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A Quilt for Warm Memories from Cops for Cancer

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HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Langley RCMP constables Aaron Kehler and Jason Ryan were among the Cops for Cancer riders who presented Teresa Sperger with a memorial quilt at a special assembly of the students of Shortreed Elementary school during the ride’s stop on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30. The quilt, made by the members of the Fraser Valley Quilters Guild, honours the memory of the late Christopher Sperger, a Shortreed student and cancer patient who passed away seven years ago at the age of seven. Teresa Sperger also presented memorial strings of beads to the Cops for Cancer riders and thanked them for their support during Christopher’s illness. More photos, page 3, also video at www.aldergrovestar.com

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Following an altercation in an Aldergrove parking lot, Langley RCMP arrested a man they allege committed fraud in relation to a scam which had been occurring in Langley over the last couple of weeks.

On Friday, Sept. 26, a Langley man fell victim to the fraud in which he paid someone $300 to buy a flat-screen TV. At this point the scammer goes ‘inside’ to get the product but never comes back out.

Fast forward to Saturday, when the same victim is out with his adult son near the Otter Co-op and catches sight of the scammer.

His son attempted to stop the suspect so police could be called. The two men pushed and shoved each other before the scammer jumped into a vehicle driven by a female that arrived to retrieve him.

The victim’s son jumped into the rear seat of the vehicle and the driver was yelling at him to get out or she would call the police. Police allege the suspect punched at the victim’s son, who returned the favour to stop the blows and to stop him from fleeing.

A retired RCMP member came upon the situation at this point and witnessed two males trying to restrain the suspect while the female driver screamed in the front seat. He then assisted with the detention of the suspect, who appeared to be the main instigator, until police arrived.

Darrell Anderson, 51, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody on one count of fraud. He will next appear in Surrey Provincial Court on Oct. 2.

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Cops for Cancer Stop in Aldergrove to Remember Christopher Sperger

HARRY HUNT PHOTOS

Clockwise from top left: Teresa Sperger presented Cops for Cancer rider A. Sergeant Sarah Swallow of Delta Police Department with memorial beads and a hug at the riders’ stop at Shortreed Elementary school on Tuesday, Sept. 30; Cops for Cancer riders pull into Shortreed Elementary school; Cops for Cancer riders handed out team cards at a special assembly of the students of Shortreed Elementary school during the ride’s stop on Tuesday morning; and Cops for Cancer riders presented a quilt to a Shortreed Elementary school student to give to her twin sister who is currently undergoing cancer treatment.

Trio of Langley riders join Cops for Cancer Fraser Valley tour Aldergrove Star

Over the Labour Day long weekend, three Langley police officers joined dozens of other law enforcement in the 160 km Century Ride, in training for the upcoming Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley, which started Sept. 11.

It’s a mandatory ride for all law enforcement taking in this year’s gruelling Cops for Cancer tour from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar. They rode through Langley on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Their first school in Langley is a memorial stop at Shortreed Elementary, where young Christopher Sperger once attended.

The Aldergrove boy was a junior member of the Cops for Cancer during his battle with the terrible disease.

He died from cancer several years ago, but his mother Teresa meets the officers each year at his school.

“When children are going through cancer treatment, they are given their beads for each treatment or surgery they do.

“The riders will be given a bead at their memorial stop at Shortreed.

It’s a very emotional moment,” said Langley RCMP Const. Craig van Herk, who is once again Cops for Cancer Tour organizer. He is part of the support crew who go along for the nine days.

But van Herk rode for many years before that, and had a personal connection with Sperger, keeping a picture of them together in his office at the detachment as a constant reminder of why he does what he does and

why Cops for Cancer is so important.

The riders made stops at four Langley schools and take time to speak to students about why they ride.

Reaching out to students is an important component of what they do and the strike left it all in limbo until very recently, said van Herk.

The money they raise helps fund leading edge pediatric cancer research and caring support programs operated by the Society, like Camp Goodtimes.

All officers do their own fundraising, from barbecues to car washes.

Langley RCMP Const. Jason Ryan, Const. Aaron Kehler and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement officer Randy Fullerton are part of this year’s ride.

Since 1997, Cops for Cancer in B.C. has raised more than $32 million, allowing the society to directly fund childhood cancer research and support programs.

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Aldergrove player steps up to the plate The team captain of the Thompson Rivers University Wolf Pack baseball team in Kamloops, Luc Simpson has high expectations of himself and his team for the upcoming year.

Simpson, of Aldergrove, was named the team captain by Ray Chadwick, head coach of the Wolf Pack baseball team.

This is not a role he takes lightly. Simpson remarks, “This year I’m trying to be a professional on and off the field.”

As a leader, Luc strives to give younger players someone to look up to as he leads by example. Simpson explained how he wants to create lasting standards for him and his team.

“That’s my goal: walk away with the guys in the right mindset for the next couple years.”

Simpson is a player backed by experience. In high school, Simpson played for the Langley Blaze, a high performing team for the age group. Right out of high school he went to the States and played for Muscatine Community College in Iowa.

Unsatisfied, Simpson returned to Canada and found his more permanent home at TRU.

“I’ve known Ray for a while and he’s a great coach. I liked coming to play for him.”

Simpson speaks of the coaching staff and his teammates with pride: “It’s a brotherhood. It’s a family.

You’re welcomed even when you leave [school], you’re here for years to come.”

Experience is a commonality on the team this year for the ‘Pack.

With a strong returning core, Simpson has high hopes to end his veteran season as a member of the WolfPack.

“We have a really good core of guys. There’s about eight or nine of us graduating guys. We all get along.”

For Simpson and the Wolf Pack, the focus this year is winning a championship.

Simpson explains, “We’re going to be really good this year. As long as we stay in it, work hard, stay disciplined and keep the wrong mind sets away from the field.”

In the classroom, Simpson has been focused on a diploma on Architectural Engineering. However, after he graduates he wants to continue to play baseball. “I want to pursue baseball. Go overseas, play some ball and travel.”

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Biologists removed eggs from nests in the Fraser Valley that were of high risk for disturbance, and 40 hatchlings were released back at two priority sites determined by the recovery team in the last two weeks.

Transmitters were attached to 18 of the turtles so they can be radio tracked, and will provide more information on their survival and habitat use.

“There is very little known about hatchling and juvenile turtle behaviour (and) movements and habitat needs. This data will help to inform both this species’ conservation as well as many related species and turtles in general,” says wildlife biologist Andrea Gielens.

Gielens is a well-respected biologist who has worked with the Zoo’s Animal Care Department for about 10 years, on both the endangered Oregon Spotted Frogs and Western Painted Turtles conservation projects.

Western Painted Turtles with their transmitters swimming in their natural habitat.

There are 13 more turtles that were retained at the zoo to allow them more time to grow and they will likely be released next spring.

Last year the zoo released 12 turtles back into the same location where their eggs where originally collected in the Sunshine Coast.

This program originally started in spring 2012 when the zoo participated in taking eggs from the emergency locations and bringing them back to be incubated at the zoo.

According to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), the Pacific Coast Population of the Western Painted Turtle is listed as endangered, while the Intermountain - Rocky Mountain

Population is listed as special concern. A short supply of suitable habitats due to urban development, drainage of wetlands, forestry, road building, and other human activities are a limiting factor for this species and other freshwater turtles.

The Western Painted Turtle is named after the bright yellow stripes on its head, neck, tail and legs, and the glowing red on its plastron (shell covering the belly) and under-edge of its carapace (shell covering the back). They can grow to over a foot in length, and can often been seen basking in areas completely surrounded by water to avoid predators.

If you see a Painted Turtle, the best thing to do is to keep your distance; do not move them or take wild turtles home as pets. Be careful not to trample on turtle nest sites.

The Province of B.C. contributes both funding and ‘in kind’ contributions in support of the project.

This includes staff time, equipment, research funding related to the radio-tagging of the turtles, and overflow facilities for rearing them until they can be released back into the wild.

Langley resident fined for income tax evasion Aldergrove Star

The Canada Revenue Agency announced that Peter Perina, also known as Petr Perina, was sentenced on September 18, 2014, in Robson Square Provincial Court.

Perina pled guilty to one count of income tax evasion and one count of goods and services tax evasion. He was fined $44,721, representing 75 per cent of the total fed-

eral income tax evaded and 75 per cent of the total goods and services tax (GST) he failed to remit, payable by September 18, 2015.

He was also ordered to serve a 15-month conditional sentence.

A CRA investigation determined that Perina, who works in construction, not only failed to report income but also made blatant modifications to documents

provided to the auditor. The effect of these modifications was to lower the amount of income reported and GST collected. In total, it was found that Perina failed to report $190,448 in taxable income for the 2008 to 2010 taxation years, evading $44,025 in federal income tax.

Also, he under-reported and failed to remit $15,604 in GST collected over the same years.

Stabbing victim ‘unco-operative’ Aldergrove Star

Police are looking for information about a violent altercation that took place Friday morning in Aldergrove. But it doesn’t look like they are getting much help from the victim.

According to Langley RCMP, the 26-year-old man, who was stabbed repeatedly, is not co-oper-

ating with police.

The incident happened around 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 in the 26300-block of Fraser Highway, at the Chevron gas station.

Early reports indicated the man was stabbed multiple times in the back and head. He was taken by Air Ambulance to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening inju-

ries.

So far, police say, the victim has been unco-operative with investigators and apparently, there were no witnesses to the event.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

‘Disciplined’ teacher moves to Alberta

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

An Aldergrove Community Secondary School teacher suspended for playing a homophobic prank on a male student has apparently moved on to teach in Alberta.

Langley School District suspended metal shop teacher Daniel Ogloff for 10 weeks without pay from November 2013 to January 2014, for acting unprofessionally, disrespectfully and without regard for students’ physical and emotional safety. The suspension related to an incident in September 2013.

Now the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation has suspended him for two more weeks. But the suspension doesn’t matter, because it appears Ogloff is now teaching in Bassano, a small town in southern Alberta.

In September 2013, during class, Ogloff placed a piece of masking tape on the back of the jacket of a Grade 11 male student without the student’s knowledge. The tape had the words “I’m gay” written on it. Ogloff considered this horseplay.

He then gestured “shh” to students after putting the tape on. Some students in the class were laughing and taking photos.

Ogloff allowed the student to leave class with the tape on his back.

The district required that Ogloff participate in restorative action with the student, mandatory mentorship with another teacher and complete a course.

Ogloff disputed the appropriateness of this discipline.

He had a previous verbal warning in 2011 in respect to inappro-

priate comments he made to Grade 7 student. In 2012 he spoke disrespectfully to a female Grade 12 student. He has held a teaching certificate since 2008.

Langley School District spokesperson Ken Hoff couldn’t confirm if he is still employed by the district.

“I can’t speak to personnel issues,” Hoff said.

CNKW Radio reported that the Alberta school district which hired Ogloff checked out his references and nothing indicated he had been disciplined or suspended.

“What I can say about that is when we are contacted for a reference we provide a full and accurate reference,” said Hoff.

He couldn’t comment as to whether or not they were contacted for a reference.

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‘Safe at Home’ comes into effect Aldergrove Star

On Sept. 19, Langley MP Mark Warawa’s Safe at Home bill came into effect.

“Tomorrow is an important occasion for me, for Canada’s Parliament, and for victims across our country,” said Warawa, who delivered the statement in the House of Commons the day before.

“I want to share this milestone with a victim and her family. A few years ago, they came into my Langley office and told their story of a sexual assault. They lived in anguish when the sex offender was sentenced to serve house arrest right across the street from their home,” said Warawa.

“The neighbourhood they had

once loved was now the place they to move back in the family home dreaded to be because their attacker after his release despite that he lived was there. The mother, with tears, across from his victim. asked me, ‘Why should The victim’s mother we have to move… we’re pleaded with the judge to the victim?’ not allow this but he came “Mr. Speaker, that back home. The neighwas a great question. bourhood was outraged Everyone should have the and posters went up warnright to feel safe in their ing about Balducci. own home. This bill helps “The Safe at Home Bill to ensure that victims is now the law because concerns are being heard of the strong support and considered.”

MP Mark Warawa of our Prime Minister, It was in 2010 when the Justice Minister, and Marco Balducci was found guilty my colleagues on both sides of of two counts of invitation to sexual this House and the Senate. Thank touching with persons under the you for working with me to make age of 14. He served four months in a stronger, safer Canada,” said jail. The judge granted his request Warawa.

Aldergrove senior found guilty of theft

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

An Aldergrove senior will be sentenced next month for several property theft crimes committed two years ago.

A trial has concluded and 74-year-old Roelof Den Dryver was found guilty of theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property over $5,000, as well as reporting an offence committed when it was not.

He was acquitted on a charge of assaulting a police officer, however.

After a lengthy investigation, charges were laid against him and his co-accused Derek Hall, 31. They are accused in a number of property crimes, including stealing a

brand new truck during a test drive, and stealing a bulldozer and trailer.

Additionally, when police arrived on the property in the 6600-block of 256 Street and announced they would be executing a search warrant, Den Dryver was accused of punching one of the officers in the face.

Police allege that Den Dryver had attended a local dealership and test drove a new 2012 Dodge pickup.

A short time later, he reported to police that he had been carjacked and the truck had been stolen.

Later that month, Langley RCMP received a report of a new Dodge pickup truck parked in the

trees on the property where the two men live. However, when officers went there, no truck was found.

Also that March, Langley RCMP received a report that a Caterpillar loader and a Komatsu bulldozer had been stolen from a construction site. During the search, both the loader and bulldozer were recovered, as well as a key for the new Dodge pickup that had allegedly been carjacked.

Additionally, a large utility trailer was located on the property and determined to have been stolen. It was returned to the owner.

Den Dryver is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3 in Surrey Provincial Court.

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WHISTLER – The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises.

When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for fouryear terms instead of three.

After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume.

Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc.

Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly.

Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters.

Is CUPE running your city hall?

During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors.

Is the province going to impose some kind of solution?

“There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well.

Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground?

“We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said.

“What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.”

Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this?

“The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.”

NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections.

Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff ? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent?

No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them.

Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position.

So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near.

Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention.

I’ll discuss that in a future column.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: On July 25, 2013, The Star reported the approved Aldergrove recreation center would cost over $50 million. Just three short months earlier, council had approved a budget of $35 million. No explanation for this sharp increase of $15 million has been provided.

An increase of $15 million from the “budget envelope” provided only three months earlier leads to lots of questions. Statements were made that suggested “shovels would be in the ground by early 2015.” So why has little or nothing been said since the July, 2013 announcement?

In the 2013 annual financial statement released in June of this year, the Township reported that revenues were more than $35 million lower than expected. Since this expected “surplus” did not materialize, the Township will not have the funds to complete the recreation centre without a serious upswing in revenue or dramatic cuts in expenses.

How could the Township be so far off on their expectations?

The reasons lie in the details of the financial report.

“Local area service contributions, contributions from development cost charges and other income” came in a total of $45 million lower than expected. Small gains in other items made up for $10 million, for a total net shortfall of $35 million.

So who provides “local area service contributions” and “contributions from development cost charges?” You guessed it — developers.

Because the Township depends so heavily on the monies raised through development cost charges, it is motivated to approve developments that may not be in the best interest of the various Langley Township communities, or of residents.

For the last few years at least, the shortfall has been growing.

Despite approving almost all of the proposed developments that come forward, the Township still cannot acquire the funds necessary to provide the services and infrastructure needed in our communities. The Township’s path to financial freedom was to be unbridled development. It hasn’t worked.

What does this mean for the Township? Can the path to financial freedom be unbridled development, or do we need to revisit the whole approach? Clearly approving everything hasn’t worked.

What can you do?

Citizens need to question the council’s financial planning assumptions. They need to ask incumbent councillors why they keep approving every development, and ask where the funding is for projects such as the Aldergrove Recreation Centre.

These projects will continue to be delayed, because there is no money to pay for them.

Kevin Mitchell, Langley

Price of transit too high on Fraser Valley Express Editor: Having a bus that connects Abbotsford to Chilliwack and Metro Vancouver is an important step forward in creating a regional transit network. However, when I look through the pricing of the proposed service I can’t help but wonder if the FVRD and BC Transit are trying to kill the service before it starts.

The Fraser Valley Express has a suggested fare of $6 per ride regardless of distance. It will not allow transfers from the Chilliwack, Abbotsford, or TransLink transit systems.

This means a weekday trip from Seven Oaks Mall to Vancouver will cost the rider $13.75. The same trip via the 21 Aldergrove Connector and the 503 to the SkyTrain is only $7.75. A savings of $6 each way. Or $12 for a round trip.

Presently minimum wage in B.C. is at $10.25/hour before taxes.

So we are asking low wage earners to work approximately 90 minutes before they can afford to ride the Fraser Valley Express. And this doesn’t cover the extra fares from Abbotsford and TransLink buses.

In order for transit to be effective it must be affordable to use.

And it has to be priced competitive to existing services.

Ken Wuschke, Abbotsford

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Fox to seek another term on Township council Aldergrove Star

Charlie Fox will be running for reelection in this year’s municipal election on November 15.

“Having served for three terms and being proud of my contribution to the Township of Langley and the leadership provided, there is still work to be done,” said Fox. “This past term I have worked with my Council colleagues to rebuild confidence in our community as a place to live and do business.

We have seen unprecedented growth in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors making Langley Township a very healthy and enjoy-

able place to live, work and play.

We have seen several major infrastructure partnerships result in major projects in the transportation sector, projects like the Carvolth Park and Ride, overpasses at the Bypass, Mufford Cres. and 232nd, the new 248th overpass and more.”

Fiscal and tax responsibility has been a tall order as costs escalate but in this past year the Township has boasted among the lowest tax rates in the Metro Vancouver area (based on a study completed by the District of Maple Ridge).

“Public safety has been an emphasis in my past election promises and

continues to be a focus as we move forward in to the years ahead. Our policing model in the Township is sound. Our Fire and Emergency response times are excellent and make for a safe community, one that is more liveable for our families.”

The Township has seen substantial growth in its recreational facilities and parks but this is an area that continues to need addressing.

“I remain committed to building a Recreation Complex for Aldergrove.

We need to build the right facility to meet the needs of today and for generations to come. Also, we need to look at options and partnerships to

see if we cannot get a fine arts per- narrow focused interest groups. formance theatre. Also, we need to “It is my commitment to listen continue to focus on to the citizens and parks and green space move this community development in the ahead in a positive and Willoughby slope area constructive way makto ensure walkable and ing the community of connected community Langley the most liveneighbourhoods.” able in the Fraser valley It will be important and the province. It is for the electorate to be my hope to again serve informed as they preyou for the next term as pare to go to the pollwe move ahead in this ing booth. The role of a rapidly growing and Charlie Fox Township Councillor is changing community.” to look after the best interest of the See Fox’s web-site at: www.

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Sparrow seeks second term on Township council Aldergrove Star

Michelle Sparrow will be running for re-election in the upcoming November 15 municipal election.

“Over the past three years it has been a privilege to share my perspective and passion for our community on Langley Township Council,” says Sparrow. “I have enjoyed my first term and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to hear from so many residents about what matters. I am proud of the work I have accomplished so far on behalf of Langley residents. Let’s continue making a difference within our community together.”

During her first term Sparrow says she been a strong voice on Langley Township Council, including speak-

ing against the urban development of agricultural lands.

“I have been unwavering in my fight to see our Agricultural lands preserved and to protect what makes Langley such a unique place to live.

“This term, I spearheaded new and innovative citizen engagement work with our IT department which led to extensive improvements to the Township website. This has greatly enhanced the way our citizens access information. Improving engagement opportunities, such as an interactive budget simulator and improved online access to important documents such as council agendas, minutes and video web streaming.

“My motion to see the creation of a policy which requires Township

Council to set a strategic vision and we would otherwise have to drive to set goals at the beginning of every to, leaving space for parks, commuterm, ensuring there is a clear vision nity gardens and ample green space and direction which elected officials and to move away from automotive are responsible, was somefocused communities. thing which had never “If given the opportubeen done before and was nity to serve another term I passed unanimously, crewill continue to be a strong ating a legacy for future voice, to bring innovation Councils. and a fresh perspective to “I have worked to see Township Council. This that our urban developupcoming term I have sevment areas provide a varieral priorities which I will ety of housing options work to see move forward. and respect the diversity Some of those key objecour community of com- Michelle Sparrow tives include: a commitmunities’ offers. Encouraging in the ment to see shovels in the ground appropriate areas mixed-use, walk- for a new recreation complex for able communities, which provide Aldergrove, to explore the potential at our doorstep, shops and services partnerships and opportunities avail-

able for a performing arts theatre for the Langleys, to continue to work to address the essential needs of our protective services and to continue the citizen engagement work I have started alongside our IT department, which will see the continued implementation of a E-Democracy strategy moving to broader more active citizen participation, enabled by the internet.

“I have always been, and will always be, a believer that each one of us can make a difference, and I will never take for granted the opportunity I have in front of me. I look forward to the future ahead, and to achieving our goals together,” said Sparrow. Visit her websiteVoteSparrow.ca for more information.

Dornan aims for third term on Township council Aldergrove Star

Bev Dornan is seeing her third term on Langley Township council.

“I feel very privileged to have served this community for the past six years,” she said.

Dornan is a longtime Township resident, having grown up in the rural Aldergrove area. She lived in Murrayville for 24 years and recently moved to Fort Langley. A graduate of Simon Fraser University, with a degree majoring in economics and commerce, she is the general merchandise manager of Otter Co-op.

She has been very active in the community. She is president-elect of the Aldergrove Rotary club, has chaired the Langley Relay for Life

this past year and is a charter mem- accomplishments, as well as challengber of the BPW Women’s Group es, during the six years that she has of Langley. She is a past presi- been on council. She has been part dent of Greater Langley of the decision-making Chamber of Commerce, process that has seen the board member of B. C. Mufford Overpass comChamber of Commerce pleted, the Aldergrove and the Langley Hospital sewer system completed Foundation. and the East Langley In her two terms on water line in the final stagcouncil, she has served as es of completion. co-chair of the economic “This has been gratifydevelopment committee, ing.”

Tourism Langley repreShe also wants to work sentative, alternate for towards improving parks Bev Dornan the agricultural advisory and trails and other recrecommittee and for the Fraser Valley ation opportunities.

Regional Library board. “ A healthy lifestyle is a goal She said there have been many Langley strives to achieve. Parks and

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trails are a large part of our lifestyle here in Langley and the continued investment in these has been a focus of the council. I am also working with council towards developing a plan for a recreational centre for Aldergrove.”

A hot topic in the past year has been community and neighbourhood plans, particularly in Brookswood and Fernridge. Dornan said “Working with the community to develop community and neighbourhood plans that serve the area now and well into the future has also been a strong focus. There is much more to do to develop the Brookswood/ Fernridge plans. Strong community involvement to develop the best pos-

sible plan will be my focus.”

She wants to work with the RCMP and fire department to provide the most complete and safe service. “Planning for the future for Langley, developing a plan that is balanced with a place and lifestyle for us all,” is council’s role, she said. “This includes our strong rural heritage and agricultural component as well as the development of plans for our urban growth where all sectors of the community can live, work and play. That is the vision of a balanced community.

“I hope I can represent the common sense vote and give a thoughtful and measured approach to planning for the future,” she said.

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Tim Everson, proud principal of the new Yorkson Creek Middle School, welcomes students and staff as he walked the hallways on opening day.

Yorkson Creek Middle School Opens to Students The day may have been dreary but there was definitely a buzz in the air as the doors opened to students for the first time at Yorkson Creek Middle School on Monday, September 22nd. Class lists were posted under the covered entrance way and once students found their name and classroom number they hustled through the front doors to see their new school for the first time. Many students and parents chorused ‘oohs and ahhs’ as they walked the shiny halls, peeked

into the Learning Commons or watched the commotion from the balcony that overlooks the front foyer.

Learning in Langley Blog Launch an innovative, inspiring and unified learning community.

If our vision is a goal, then our purpose and mission is the means by which we will arrive there. The shared mission of the District is to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and create a positive legacy for the future. To guide us along the way, we will keep in mind our core values: integrity, excellence, courage and community.

One way the District will support and document its journey is to record examples of times the mission, vision or core values have been exemplified by staff, students or the Langley learning community.

A blog is beginning to take shape showcasing our successes and highlighting inspirational moments in our District and we invite you to take part, either in reading and enjoying the moments shared, or by sharing your story for others to enjoy.

Visit the blog, read the entries, then share your story at www.LearningInLangley.ca!

Recently the District went through a process of re-visioning with administration, staff and partner groups as well as members of our school community. As a result of this process, a new mission statement has been realized, a vision for the future has been articulated and four core values have emerged to guide us in our journey.

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His wife and children visit all the time, and many times the girls stay the Fresh air. That is one of the things night — but Figueroa said they have Jose Figueroa misses the most, after grown bored of playing at the church. spending an entire year inside the “Kids need to go places and be with Walnut Grove Lutheran Church, unable their friends.” to step outside to feel sunshine on his Despite a federal judge ruling that face. He can’t go outside for fear he will Figueroa’s deportation order be sent be arrested by Canadian Border Service back for another review by a different Agency officers who would hold him in officer, the CBSA still has him under an immigration detention centre. surveillance.

For Figueroa, he has missed a “From my perspective, I can’t underChristmas at home with his family, his stand why they are still out there wantchildren’s birthday parties, and regular ing to arrest me like a criminal. I have day-to-day life with his wife and kids. done nothing wrong and I’m certainly “I miss my freedom,” he said on not a criminal,” he said. “If the CBSA Thursday. Saturday, Oct. 4 will mark dropped the arrest warrant I could go exactly one year since the back home, go back to work Langley father of three was to provide for my family. The forced to seek sanctuary ministry must answer to why inside his church after the they are still pursuing the CBSA put out a warrant for arrest warrant when a judge his arrest. has clearly indicated my staA potluck is being orgatus in Canada needs to be nized on Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. reviewed.” at the church. Figueroa is In fact, Federal Court hoping the community will Judge Mosley questioned come out and support his and couldn’t find reasonable family’s quest to stay together answers from the immigraJose Figueroa in Canada. tion ministry’s lawyer as to Officers from the CBSA park at the why Figueroa was considered a threat church on a regular basis, making sure and therefore inadmissible when the Figueroa stays within it, or else they are FMLN, the political organization he ready to arrest him. Despite a federal supported in El Salvador is not on any judge ordering a stay of his deportation Canadian terrorist list, never has been order, the CBSA didn’t drop the arrest and is now the current democratically warrant. With support from his pastor elected government there. and the congregation, Figueroa has lived Mosley even suggested to the minisan entire year within the walls of his try that if Figueroa was not granted perchurch. manent status in Canada, then poten“Pastor Karl (Keller) has been a great tially the same decision should apply to support and so have the members of this the thousands of El Salvadorians living church. Many bring me food,” he said. in Canada.

A very small room has been conJust last week, Langley MP Mark verted into his bedroom with a bunk bed Warawa sent yet another letter of supfor his children to sleep there too. The port for Figueroa, calling on the governcommunal kitchen is his place to make ment to let him stay in Canada permameals, and luckily there is a shower so he nently, emphasizing that he is a “model can stay clean. A local personal trainer citizen.” He is in full support of Figueroa had volunteered time to work out with being able to stay in Canada with his him to help him keep fit. family and calls on his government to “I haven’t dared to step out to the have “common sense.” back yard, so I’ve never been outside this Yet, Figueroa remains trapped — whole year,” he said. His skin has light- waiting for common sense to prevail. ened.

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Forum focuses on Township transportation Aldergrove Star

Overpasses have been built, roads are being widened and bridges replaced, and a vision is in place to greatly enhance transit in the years ahead. But what does that mean for the people who do business in and around Langley?

Each year, the Township of Langley’s Economic Development Department offers a forum to educate local business people and the general public about issues that affect them. This year the event will focus on the future of transportation in the area.

The fourth annual Langley Economic Forum will be held on Wednesday, October 22 at the Langley Events Centre, 7888 – 200 Street. The forum runs from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and a free lunch will be provided. To attend, RSVP to econdev@tol.ca or 604-5336152 by October 15.

Guest speakers will include Paul Cordeiro, Manager of Transportation Engineering for the Township of Langley; Andrew Hind, Senior Transportation Engineer for the Province of British Columbia; Bryan Yu, Economist with Central 1 Credit Union;

and Sany Zein, Director of Infrastructure and Network Management for TransLink.

With the Township’s population expected to almost double in the next 30 years, infrastructure is being built and plans put in place now to ensure that the public can move through the community and the region safely and efficiently.

In the past year, a number of overpasses that separate trains from traffic have been completed as part of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Project.

Langley Township’s Mufford/64 Avenue at Hwy 10 Overpass opened this summer and the new 232 Street overpass was completed in the spring as part of the RBRC partnership. New crossings have also been built at 192 and 196 Streets and 54 Avenue. Other recent transportation enhancements in Langley Township include the replacement of the Nicomekl Bridge on 56 Avenue and the ongoing widening of Fraser Highway. As well, a transportation vision that would see Light Rail Transit service created between Langley and Surrey has been approved by the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation.

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Red carpet for ‘Silver Screen’ Aldergrove Star

Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Judy Garland, oh my!

‘Old Hollywood’ will soon be strutting into town and Langley is ready to roll out the red carpet.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, a Silver Screen Gala is coming to Cascades Casino and Convention Centre — an unforgettable fête that will include dinner, a live and silent auction, sizzling entertainment by renowned celebrity impersonator Tracey Bell and special guest Carmen Ruiz y Laza of Carmen TV. In addition to being a costume party with a ‘come as they were’ theme, this blast to the past will benefit the Langley Lodge and the Langley Hospice Society (LHS) in their first ever joint gala.

Funds raised from the event will be split evenly between the charities.

“Together, I believe that we can be more efficient, more effective and — ultimately — better serve the community,” said Terry Metcalfe, president of the Langley Care Society (LCS) and Langley Care Foundation (LCF).

The Langley Care Society is the not-forprofit owner/operator of Langley Lodge — a complex health care facility with 139 residents, that’s celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The Langley Care Foundation is the fundraising arm for the LCS. “We have been actively fundraising for six years now, and seek to enhance the quality of life of the elderly in Langley,” said Metcalfe.

The idea of a combined event with net proceeds split 50/50, seemed like a natural fit,

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Patrick Matiowski, Kristyl Clark and Terry Metcalfe are stepping back in time to present a Silver Screen Gala in support of Langley Lodge and Langley Hospice Society. notes Metcalfe. with dignity and hope “There is an opportu- while coping with grief nity to be more success- and end of life,” she said. ful than either of us could And while the party do alone,” he said. hasn’t officially started, In 2013, the Langley the team of volunteers Care Foundation raised planning behind the close to $26,000 net from scenes working diligently their gala event. This year, to coordinate the gala are Metcalfe says they’re aim- already having fun. ing to double that figure.

“It’s been an amazFor the Langley ing experience from the Hospice Society, the beginning, both the partpartnership just made nership between to the perfect dollars and sense. two organizations and “This year we are the response from volunhoping that our partici- teers when invited to be pation with them will part of it,” said Shannon help to double the atten- Todd Booth, acting dance at the event and Executive Director of the significantly increase the LHS. funds raised,” said Kathy “Individuals who willDerksen, president of the ingly embrace the opporLHS, also noting that the tunity and the roles they gala isn’t just about rais- take on…many hands ing their profile in the make light work, but the community. gift of time and talent — For the Langley that’s really brings heart Hospice Society, their to the experience. fundraising events and A passionate and galas provide funds engaged committee, to help them provide along with the amazimportant palliative care ing contributions from and bereavement support our event sponsors and programs, to the more supporters will ensure a than 5,000 people who quality experience for all access their services, free our guests.” of charge, each year.

Sponsorship spots “They provide us with are filling up fast, howa source of funding to ever, the gala committee help us continue our mis- still has space for anyone sion to provide our ongo- wanting to support the ing compassionate sup- event, notes Todd Booth. port to help people live “We have some great

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Sponsorship and donations are gratefully accepted.

Todd Booth admits she isn’t quite sure which ‘Old Hollywood’ celeb she plans to channel yet, but award-winning entertainer Tracey Bell who will be headlining the gala, has her attire covered.

Bell will be changing wigs and costumes in seconds to become show business legends Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minnelli, Cher and more.

Previously recognized as the 2005 Canadian Special Event Industry’s “Entertainer of the Year” and the 2009 BC Event Industry Awards,’ Entertainer of the Year,’ Bell performs internationally at private corporate events, charity galas and in billionaires’ homes, and is celebrating more than 25 years as an entertainment entrepreneur in the special events industry.

“I’m honoured to raise awareness for both of these important Langley organizations,” she said.

“I hope the guests enjoy dressing up and playing along as much as I do.”

For those still in need of a costume, Hallowville Manor, located at 20568 56 Ave. is generously donating all proceeds of costume rentals for the Silver Screen Gala to the Langley Hospice and Langley Lodge. Tickets to the gala are $125 each.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.langleylodge. org/fundraising/events or call 604-530-1115 or 604-880-6752.

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Approximately 600 law enforcement officers accompanied by several pipe bands marched into Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford on Sunday afternoon to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. The B.C. Law Enforcement Memorial Service brought together police officers, peace officers, families and citizens from around the province.

Among those attending the event were Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich, Deputy Premier Rich Coleman and RCMP Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens. The memorial service was co-hosted by the Langley RCMP and the Abbotsford Police Department. The event was one of many held across Canada.

Fraser Valley Council #2552 of the Knights of Columbus is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, it is hosting an Anniversary Banquet in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Langley on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men founded in 1882 by a parish priest in New Haven, Connecticut, for the stated purpose of “rendering assistance to needy members and their families and conducting educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief work”. The four principles of the Order are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Since then, it has grown to over 1.6 million members in some 12,000 councils throughout North America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Poland and the Ukraine.

The Fraser Valley Council was instituted on October 19, 1924.

Although it was centered in St. Joseph’s Parish in Langley Prairie, it was established to represent and serve the whole Fraser Valley. With the growth and development of the rest of the valley, it eventually evolved into a true Langley council.

The first Grand Knight of the Council was Dr. J.G. Jervis and some of the other charter members were local pioneers, Joe Donnelly, Charlie and Hugh Hagarty, Dan and Tom Enright, J.V. Sullivan, Norman McKinnon, and Jim McLellan.

When St. Joseph’s Church was built in the late ‘20s, the basement hall was finished and paid for by the Knights and it was called the K.C. Hall. The church burned down on March 18, 1943 and was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

The depression years of the ‘30s hit the Fraser Valley hard as it was a farm-based economy and agriculture was in a depressed condition.

Council membership also suffered Association for the Handicapped and for a time serious thought was and officially handed it over to that given to surrendering the charter. group in 1977. In 1979, $3,000 was But a group of younger men was set aside for Vietnamese refugee elected to office by the pioneers families sponsored by St. Joseph’s and in the depth of the depres- Parish. In recent years, Fraser sion, the Council embarked on Valley Council has continued an expansion program to reach to serve church and community out to the entire Fraser Valley. Jim with its volunteer workforce and Sullivan was the Grand Knight fundraising efforts. For example, for many of these hard years and in 1990 the Council donated the Frank McKinnon was the Financial funds required for furnishings and Secretary. Jim had a a stained glass window panel truck, used to in the new chapel of deliver groceries for the Langley Memorial Sullivan’s General Store, Hospital. and once a month or so During the 1990s, the group would use this the council added to van to travel to parishes its fundraising activiin White Rock, Surrey, ties by volunteering at Mission, Abbotsford or a local bingo club. This Chilliwack. effort gradually transSmall clubs were formed into an annual created in these remote Joseph Krentz will be government gaming parishes with as many honoured for over 50 grant which the counlocal Knights as they years of service to cil receives to this day Knights of Columbus. to support a diverse could muster.

Post-war expansion saw tre- group of charitable resources, such mendous population growth in the as Langley Hospice, Covenant Fraser Valley and the parish clubs House, Gateway of Hope, Special nurtured by Council 2552 through- Olympics, Domestic Abuse out the valley began to strike out Services, Big Brothers and Sisters, on their own. Chilliwack was the Langley Boys and Girls Club and first to become a new council in many others.

1952. In 1959, North Surrey was One name that has been a conthe second new council to be spon- stant over more than 50 years is the sored. Maple Ridge, White Rock, council’s senior member, Joseph Cloverdale, several Surrey councils, Krentz, who served many years as Abbotsford and Aldergrove all fol- Financial Secretary as well as two lowed in due course. terms as Grand Knight. He was an The Council raised $2,400 in active participant in many of the January of 1968 to furnish a four- activities described above. He still bed ward in the newly constructed contributes to his community to Langley Chronic Care Hospital. In this day by managing the internaJune of 1969 it purchased the for- tional outreach program, Canadian mer Lutheran Reform Church in Food for Children, with a collecCloverdale and made the basement tion and distribution depot on his available as a workshop and train- own property. ing centre for mentally disabled Krentz, an exemplary Knight, adults. In 1976, it started construc- will be honoured at Fraser Valley tion of a 42’ x 60’ greenhouse on Council’s Anniversary Banquet on property owned by the Langley Oct. 18.

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Monday, October 6 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Tuesday, October 7 | 7 - 9pm Heritage Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Tuesday, October 8 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Walnut Grove Community Centre

Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving Day. Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

langley events centre Coming Events Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Sat Oct 4*

7:00pm vs. Nanaimo Clippers * home opener

Fraser Valley Phantom Midget AAA Female Hockey Sun Oct 5

11:00am vs. Vancouver Island Hurricanes

TWU Spartans University Sports Volleyball Fri

Oct 10 vs. Thomson Rivers Univ.

6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Oct 11 vs. Thomson Rivers Univ.

5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s

The Township of Langley is giving residents a chance to properly dispose of hazardous materials from around their homes and to recycle small appliances and electronics.

Acceptable items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The annual Household Hazardous Waste Plus Recycling event will be held:

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Operations Building Address: 4700 - 224 Street Cost:

FREE to Township residents.

Proof of residency required.

Paint, batteries, pesticides, cleaners, and chemicals will be safely disposed of by hazardous waste professionals.

PLUS: Electronics, small appliances, mercury thermostats, and smoke detectors will also be accepted and recycled.

Household quantities only. To enquire about larger quantities contact 604.532.7300 prior to the event.

Antifreeze Ballasts Batteries (all) Bleach Brake fluid Concentrated acids Darkroom chemicals Fluorescent lights/bulbs Furniture stripper Herbicides Insecticides Motor oil Oven cleaner Paint and thinners Pesticides Propane fuel tanks (empty) Solvents Swimming pool chemicals Toilet bowl cleaner Transmission fluid Turpentine

PLUS • • • •

For more information, visit tol.ca/hhw.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Electronics Mercury thermostats Small appliances Smoke detectors

Men’s Hockey Sat Oct 11

7:00pm vs. Selkirk College

Valley West Hawks BC Major Midget Boys’ Hockey Sat Oct 11

3:30pm vs. Vancouver Canadians

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

public programs and events It’s all fun and games from here!

The Fall 2014 - Winter 2015 Leisure Guide is now available online. Visit tol.ca/guides.

Paper copies are available at all Township of Langley Recreation Centres and libraries.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

public notice We are looking for Langley pioneers!

Are you at least 70 years of age?

Do you currently live in Langley Township or City?

Have you lived in Langley for at least 60 years?

Each year Langley pioneers who meet the above criteria are recognized at the annual Douglas Day Banquet on November 19.

If you are a Langley pioneer or know someone who might be, please contact us by Monday, November 3.

Lisa Egan Special Events Coordinator Corporate Communications and Events 604.533.6148 legan@tol.ca Township continued...

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Temporary Road Closure: 52 Avenue between 238 Street and 240 Street 52 Avenue will be closed between 238 Street and 240 Street from Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 24. The full-time road closure is required for the installation of a water main as part of the East Langley Water Supply project. A detour route is noted below.

Notice is given that the Township of Langley will be considering 2015 property tax exemptions (with provision for exemption at a maximum of 10 years at a time) for the following properties. Estimated taxes are shown for 2015 and for the following two years as required in Section 227 of the Community Charter.

Township of Langley – Property Tax Exemptions – 2015 New Exemptions for 2015 Name

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Local Access Only

238 ST

52 AVE

Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation Community Living Society Canadian Red Cross Pacificsport Foundation

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221A Street 8983 216A Street 101 9770 196A Street 230 7888 200 Street

$3,870 $80 $8,550 $2,650

$4,060 $80 $8,980 $2,780

$4,260 $80 $9,430 $2,920

0463511119 0281514005

6866 Glover Road 26245 28 Avenue

$3,340 $2,880

$3,510 $3,020

$3,690 $3,170

Places of Worship & Private Schools Christ Covenant Church Rose of Sharon Baptist Church

240 ST

236 ST

52 Avenue closed 238 Street to 240 Street

Estimated General Taxes 2016 2017

Existing Exemptions Community Halls, Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations Name

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Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. The work is weather dependent and the construction schedule is subject to change. Visit tol.ca/elws to learn more about the East Langley Water Supply project.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

Temporary Road Closure: 201 Street Between 100A Avenue and 102B Avenue A temporary road closure of 201 Street between 100A Avenue and 102B Avenue will be in effect on Tuesday, October 7 from 6pm until 5am on Wednesday, October 8.

199B STREET 199B ST

CLOSURE Closure AREA Area

102B AVE

102B AVENUE

102 AVE

102 AVENUE

100A AVE

199A ST

199A STREET

201 ST

201 STREET

208 ST

208 STREET

100A AVENUE

96 AVE

96 AVENUE

We thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience you may experience.

Engineering Division 604.533.6151 enginfo@tol.ca

public programs and events Walnut Grove Community Centre 20th Anniversary Celebration This year, Walnut Grove Community Centre at 8889 Walnut Grove Drive celebrates 20 years of delivering services to the community.

Join us in marking this milestone on Wednesday, October 8 at 6pm.

We will celebrate with music, cake, and refreshments.

Loonie and toonie admission rates will be in effect for drop-in activities, with children, youth, and seniors getting in for $1 and adults for $2.

Leeann Virtue Community Recreation Manager 604.532.3540

Fernridge Community Hall Langley Lions Society - West Langley Hall Willoughby Community Hall Murrayville Community Hall Murrayville Community Hall Harmsworth Community Association Fort Langley Community Association Milner Community Association Aldergrove Fesitval Days Society (Coghlan Community Hall) Critter Care Wildlife Society City of Surrey Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities Langley Rod and Gun Club Brookswood Senior Citizens Langley Players Drama Club (Langley Playhouse) Langley Asociation for Community Living Langley Elks Lodge #259 Foundation Langley Riders Society Canadian Museum of Flight Langley Animal Protection Society Langley Association for Community Living Nicomekl Enhancement Society Langley Rugby Club BC Farm Machinery Museum BC Farm Machinery Museum Aldergrove Old Age Pensioniers Association Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors Society Scouts Canada Wagner Hills Farm Society Langley Childrens Society Langley Childrens Society Langley Childrens Society Flip City Gymnastics Flip City Gymnastics Flip City Gymnastics Flip City Gymnastics Langley BMX Girl Guides of Canada Fort Langley Lions Club Langley Quarter Midget Association Mountain View Conservation Centre Campbell Valley House of Hope Greater Vancouver Regional District - Pacific Parklands Langley Memorial Hospital Basketball BC Langley Gymnastics Foundation Tourism Langley Governing Council of the Salvation Army Salvation Army - Gateway of Hope The National Trust for Land & Culture (BC) Society

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$1,250 $2,840 $2,770 $1,120 $1,800 $1,640 $17,110 $2,360 $1,850 $2,120 $16,320 $6,430 $28,570 $5,560 $3,140 $1,640 $780 $2,360 $4,580 $5,660 $2,590 $3,660 $2,980 $7,800 $6,500 $4,390 $1,170 $21,010 $6,280 $3,160 $2,250 $3,640 $3,460 $3,460 $3,460 $3,460 $460 $950 $1,610 $2,000 $3,310 $11,940 $4,860 $28,920 $3,510 $19,930 $1,360 $1,920 $9,740 $1,270

Estimated General Taxes 2016 2017 $1,310 $2,980 $2,910 $1,180 $1,890 $1,720 $17,970 $2,480 $1,940 $2,230 $17,140 $6,750 $30,000 $5,840 $3,300 $1,720 $820 $2,480 $4,810 $5,940 $2,720 $3,840 $3,130 $8,190 $6,830 $4,610 $1,230 $22,060 $6,590 $3,320 $2,360 $3,820 $3,630 $3,630 $3,630 $3,630 $480 $1,000 $1,690 $2,100 $3,480 $12,540 $5,100 $30,370 $3,690 $20,930 $1,430 $2,020 $10,230 $1,330

$1,380 $3,130 $3,060 $1,240 $1,980 $1,810 $18,870 $2,600 $2,040 $2,340 $18,000 $7,090 $31,500 $6,130 $3,470 $1,810 $860 $2,600 $5,050 $6,240 $2,860 $4,030 $3,290 $8,600 $7,170 $4,840 $1,290 $23,160 $6,920 $3,490 $2,480 $4,010 $3,810 $3,810 $3,810 $3,810 $500 $1,050 $1,770 $2,210 $3,650 $13,170 $5,360 $31,890 $3,870 $21,980 $1,500 $2,120 $10,740 $1,400

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BC Conference Mennonite Brethren Churches Brookswood Baptist Church United Pentecostal Church Of BC Apostolic Faith Mission Mennonite Church BC Trustee Board Presbyterian Church Trustees Sharon United Church Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Living Word Christian Church Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Saint Herman Of Alaska Orthodox Church Archdiocese Of Canada First Christian Reformed Church Of Langley Christian & Missionary Alliance-Canadian Pacific District Willoughby Heights Canadian Reformed Church Lethbridge Stake LDS Walnut Grove Lutheran Church Of Langley BC Congregation Of NW Langley Baptist Walnut Grove Baptist Church Amazing Discoveries Ministries Synod Of The Diocese Of New Westminister Christian & Missionary Alliance-Canadian Pacific District Apostolic Church Of God Harvest Baptist Church Christians’ Gospel Society Priestly Society Of St Pius X Rose Of Sharon Baptist Church Langley Immanuel Christ Reformed Church Conference Of Mennonites In BC United Churches Of Langley St. Andrews United Church Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church Pentecostal Assemblies Of Canada Aldergrove Canadian Reformed Church Congregation Of The Assembly Of Christians Truth Tabernacle Of Greater Vancouver BC Living Word Fellowship Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Vancouver Aldergrove Vineyard Calvary Baptist Church Of Aldergrove Immanuel Lutheran Church Wind Word Ministires Kalgidhar Darbar Sahib Society Inc Riverside Calvary Church Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Vancouver Southridge Fellowship Baptist Church Trustees Of The Sharon Congregation Of United Church Langley Christian Assembly Society Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church Trustees Of The Congregation Of The Canadian Reformed Church Of Langley President Of Lethbridge Stake Trustee’s Of Aldergrove Congreation Of Jehovah’s Witnessess North Langley Community Church Christians’ Gospel Society Christian Life Assembley Trustees Free Reformed Church Hebron Presbyterian Church Holy Nativity Antiochian Orothdox Church Anglican Church Anglican Synod Office

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20098 22 Avenue 20581 36 Avenue 4447 200 Street 4035 207 Street 20997 40 Avenue 20867 44 Avenue 4815 216 Street 21465 Old Yale Road 20178 72 Avenue 20241 68 Avenue 7221 198B Street 20525 72 Avenue 7640 200 Street 7949 202A Street 20030 82 Avenue 20530 88 Avenue 20025 91A Avenue 20784 93 Avenue 2013 248 Street 3025 264 Street 26291 28 Avenue 24497 Fraser Highway 22594 Old Yale Road 22678 48 Avenue 22630 48 Avenue 4057 248 Street 21713 50 Avenue 24687 56 Avenue 9025 Glover Road 9025 Glover Road 8870 Glover Road 9095 Glover Road 2469 267 Street 26580 29 Avenue 3025 271 Street 2623 272 Street 2826 272 Street 27309 Fraser Highway 27229 Fraser Highway 3232 272 Street 26460 52 Avenue 5998 264 Street 20178 96 Avenue 20644 88 Avenue 22756 48 Avenue 21562 Old Yale Road 4775 221 Street 20097 72 Avenue 21804 52 Avenue 20370 82 Avenue 26640 32 Avenue 21015 96 Avenue 20620 36 Avenue 21277 56 Avenue 20757 80 Avenue 6656 Glover Road 4828 216A Street 9160 Church Street

Estimated General Taxes 2015 2016 2017 $3,980 $4,180 $4,390 $4,720 $4,960 $5,210 $2,150 $2,260 $2,370 $2,400 $2,520 $2,650 $1,410 $1,480 $1,550 $3,940 $4,140 $4,350 $2,740 $2,880 $3,020 $2,220 $2,330 $2,450 $3,790 $3,980 $4,180 $6,010 $6,310 $6,630 $3,930 $4,130 $4,340 $11,430 $12,000 $12,600 $3,580 $3,760 $3,950 $3,870 $4,060 $4,260 $4,740 $4,980 $5,230 $8,730 $9,170 $9,630 $16,210 $17,020 $17,870 $4,150 $4,360 $4,580 $1,660 $1,740 $1,830 $10,060 $10,560 $11,090 $4,510 $4,740 $4,980 $1,600 $1,680 $1,760 $2,070 $2,170 $2,280 $2,430 $2,550 $2,680 $1,720 $1,810 $1,900 $1,660 $1,740 $1,830 $5,590 $5,870 $6,160 $3,370 $3,540 $3,720 $2,060 $2,160 $2,270 $3,120 $3,280 $3,440 $4,150 $4,360 $4,580 $1,930 $2,030 $2,130 $2,350 $2,470 $2,590 $1,450 $1,520 $1,600 $2,490 $2,610 $2,740 $4,730 $4,970 $5,220 $5,590 $5,870 $6,160 $6,150 $6,460 $6,780 $120 $130 $140 $6,140 $6,450 $6,770 $1,670 $1,750 $1,840 $1,470 $1,540 $1,620 $17,500 $18,380 $19,300 $5,310 $5,580 $5,860 $4,280 $4,490 $4,710 $400 $420 $440 $6,500 $6,830 $7,170 $6,620 $6,950 $7,300 $4,850 $5,090 $5,340 $20,090 $21,090 $22,140 $4,160 $4,370 $4,590 $9,840 $10,330 $10,850 $4,250 $4,460 $4,680 $18,290 $19,200 $20,160 $9,410 $9,880 $10,370 $5,460 $5,730 $6,020 $660 $690 $720 $1,150 $1,210 $1,270

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$10,290 $4,100 $1,610 $40,220 $34,800 $4,110 $13,270 $2,420 $21,020 $830 $11,690

$10,800 $4,310 $1,690 $42,230 $36,540 $4,320 $13,930 $2,540 $22,070 $870 $12,270

$11,340 $4,530 $1,770 $44,340 $38,370 $4,540 $14,630 $2,670 $23,170 $910 $12,880

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19893 64 Avenue 21920 Old Yale Road 21960 Old Yale Road 6840 Glover Road 6120 Glover Road 3190 - 271 Street 23245 Mavis Avenue 5458 272 Street 7206 240 Street 21628 48 Avenue

$8,900 $1,890 $13,340 $1,090 $5,840 $2,990 $3,280 $2,370 $1,910 $5,200

$9,350 $1,980 $14,010 $1,140 $6,130 $3,140 $3,440 $2,490 $2,010 $5,460

$9,820 $2,080 $14,710 $1,200 $6,440 $3,300 $3,610 $2,610 $2,110 $5,730

Private Schools Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Vancouver West Coast Montessori Society West Coast Montessori Society Langley Christian School Society Langley Christian School Society Seventh-Day Adventist Church Canadian Reformed School King’s Community Church (King’s School) Canadian Reformed School Association Fraser Valley Elementary Roots & Wings Montessori School

Heritage Properties Matheson Residence Robert and Mary Harrower Residence Lamb/Stirling Residence Moir Residence Dixon House and Barn F.J. Hart Building CN Railway - Langley Station Henry Leaf Residence Sperling Methodist Church & Hall Murrayville Bed & Breakfast

Darlene Foxgord Manager, Revenue and Tax Collection 604.533.6029

The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from September 24 2014 to October 31, 2014. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE October 31, 2014.

Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby • Permit fee is $25 Permits will be available at: Aldergrove Community Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22200 Fraser Highway

Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue

Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive

Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street

Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 Street

Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance.

CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $250 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1

Online Survey: Help Reduce Litter and Illegal Dumping Over the years, the Township of Langley has received more and more requests to respond to litter and illegal dumping – and the trend is rising. Our community is growing, we are creating more waste, and yet we all know we need to reduce the amount of garbage we are throwing in the landfill.

That is why the Township of Langley is working on an anti-litter and illegal dumping strategy – and we need your feedback.

Please take five minutes of your time to complete a short survey on tol.ca/environment. Your input matters to us.

For more information, contact: Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Draining Your Above-Ground Swimming Pool?

Residents with above-ground swimming pools who drain their pools annually at this time of year are reminded to: 1. de-chlorinate the pool water prior to draining the pool 2. drain the water onto your grass/lawn No one should drain pool water into a ditch or storm drain. This causes many risks to our natural resources and our ground water. We all play an important role in protecting our environment.

De-chlorination tablets are available for purchase at local hardware and pool supply stores. Follow the instructions provided with the tablets. Once the water has been de-chlorinated, empty the water onto your grass/lawn using the hose that comes with your pool kit.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

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Langley model wants to give back to cancer patients

Retail Council of Canada

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA

October 15, 2014

Aldergrove Star

Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, BC

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Why Retail West Needs to be in Your Calendar

1 Interact with speakers from leading

Canadian brands in the western market

2 Learn about key trends that are shaping

the retail industry today and in the future Engage with your peers in a variety of sessions

3 that will provide you with real-life case studies

Register today!

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MySTORE, MySTORY Vancouver Wednesday, October 15, 2014 / 6-8PM Pan Pacific Hotel Visit www.retailcouncil.org/events for more information.

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Last year, in the prime of her life and modeling career, 25-year-old Langley resident Elly Mayday was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. The diagnosis sent her into a whirlwind of surgeries and very harsh rounds of chemotherapy, as she fought for her life.

In those difficult times, she remembers getting a chemo comfort bag from friends, full of thoughtful items like a hand-knitted toque for her bald head, hard candies to alleviate ‘metal mouth’ and written words of encouragement.

“I had some great friends who gave me one and I loved it so much I wanted to pay it forward,” said Mayday.

Langley’s Forever Yours Lingerie and Mayday have teamed up during Ovarian Cancer awareness month (September) to create chemo comfort bags for those undergoing chemotherapy.

Mayday has been Forever Yours’ star model in past years, and even did some modeling for them during her treatments, gaining her international attention after doing a photo shoot in only a sports bra and underwear.

In the picture there is no air brushing, just Mayday looking bald and beautiful, cancer scars and all.

From that poignant ad, Mayday went on Good Morning America and spoke with media across

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Elly Mayday and Sonya Perkins of Forever Yours Lingerie show off the chemo comfort bags that are available for cancer patients. the world about her way of turning the modeling world on its head.

“We wanted to provide something tangible for people who are currently fighting cancer.

Elly shared with us some of the things that helped her get through her treatment and here we are, building chemo comfort bags,” said Sonya Perkins, Forever Yours Lingerie co-owner.

The Langley-based lingerie store is happy to accept cash donations to purchase items for their chemo comfort bags.

They are also looking for words of encouragement — a short note or card with words of support to include with each bag, and knit or crocheted toques. They request that the hats be made with soft materials because they are going on bald heads.

The goal is to make up to 500 bags, said Mayday.

The campaign is being called Fight Like A Girl.

The comfort bags will include a comfortable blanket, hand-made hats, journal, thermal cup, movie passes, lip balm, body lotion, handwritten cards/letters, warm socks and candy to alleviate metal mouth caused by chemo. These bags will be given to both male and female cancer patients in Langley.

Ovarian cancer has been dubbed the silent killer since the signs and symptoms can be difficult to detect. Mayday is a survivor but she will have future cancer treatments.

She is currently modeling in New York.

Donations and letters will be accepted at Forever Yours, 20460 Fraser Highway, seven days a week.

In the prime of her life, and busy with modeling and all the fun life brings at 24, Mayday was diagnosed with a cancer that usually strikes older woman. Since her diagnosis, Forever Yours has

helped raise funds for her treatment and recovery.

“She underwent numerous operations, and thankfully, she is still here with us – however, it is still a fight for her,” said Perkins. Mayday is a survivor but she will have future cancer treatments.

But she is choosing to live life to the fullest while still giving back.

She is currently modeling in New York. She has a popular Facebook fan page and is putting out another model calendar this year, with partial proceeds going to the comfort bags.

They are all hoping the community can get behind helping those in Langley going through chemotherapy.

Donations and letters will be accepted at Forever Yours, seven days a week. Or words of support can be mailed to: Fight Like A Girl, Forever Yours Lingerie, 20460 Fraser Hwy., Langley, BC, V3A 4G2

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public notice 2015 Council Advisory Committee Appointments Volunteering is a great way to get involved, provide input on important issues, and make a positive contribution to our diverse and growing community.

• Economic Development Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available)

representatives. Applicants will be notified after Council has made its appointments in early December.

• Heritage Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available)

Deadline is Monday, October 6, 2014.

• Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available)

Please submit applications by:

The Township is presently seeking volunteers for the following Council Advisory Committees:

• Seniors Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available)

• Agricultural Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available)

• Youth Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available)

• CP Rail Community Advisory Panel (two-year term position available) • Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available)

A description of each Advisory Committee and an application form is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/committee. Please complete the application form and attach a letter and a brief resume, indicating which Advisory Committee you wish to serve on. Current Advisory Committee members are welcome to reapply.

• Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available)

Committee application reviews will be scheduled during the week of October 28 - 31, 2014, with members of Council and staff liaison

Online:

tol.ca/committee

Email:

legservicesinfo@tol.ca

Mail:

Deputy Township Clerk Legislative Services Department Township of Langley 20338 – 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1

Fax:

604.533.6054 Legislative Services 604.533.6100

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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SPORTS

Sports may be submitted via email to newsroom@aldergrovestar.com fax 604-856-5212 or deliver to 27118 Fraser Hwy.

Want to compete?

Aldergrove Kodiaks maul Panthers 7-1

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

After taking a 7-1 drubbing from the Richmond Sockeyes last weekend the Aldergrove Kodiaks dished out the same score to the visiting Port Moody Panthers at Aldergrove Arena Wednesday night, Sept.

24.

The Panthers were never in the game, failing to score in their seven power plays, even with a two-man advantage over the Kodiaks. Their only goal came early in the third period when the Panthers were down 6-0 when Derian White notched one against Kodiaks keeper Griffin Baillie seconds after their power play ended.

However, Kodiak Brandon Dolby closed the scoring that night at 13 minutes in the third for the final 7-1 score.

Kodiaks scored four times in the first period, and outshot the Panthers 24-3. Scorers were Eric Callegari from Jordan Funk and Evan Cusmano, Nolan Wallinger from Evan Cusmano,

Aldergrove Star

Aaron Markin (unassisted), and Jordan Funk from Eric Callegari on a power play.

Second period goals were both by Kodiaks Cameron Davitt, with the first unassisted and the second goal from Dryden Wust.

Kodiak Brandon Dolby’s third period goal was from Jacob Cronin and Dylan Geiger.

The Kodiaks outshot the Panthers every period for a final count of 55-19.

Game stars were Kodiak Jordan Funk for first, Kodiak Evan Cusmano for second and Panthers’ Derian White for third star.

The Kodiaks played the Delta Ice Hawks in Delta Tuesday night (after Star press deadline, see The Star online www.aldergrovestar.com for updates) and hosted Mission City Outlaws Wednesday night.

They travel to play Abbotsford Pilots Friday night, Oct. 3 and host the Langley Knights KURT LANGMANN PHOTO on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Port Moody Panthers’ #11 Evan Gain muscles in on Aldergrove Kodiaks’ goalie Griffin BailAldergrove Arena. lie and #4 Jamieson Ree but to no avail as the Kodiaks held Panthers to a 7-1 drubbing.

Soccer Youths Get Their Kicks

Langley United president suspended

By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star

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Aldergrove’s Kurt McCormack (at left) in action versus Langley in U-12 boys’ soccer on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.

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The Fort Langley Canoe Club is looking to form a new Seniors (60-plus) Competitive Dragon Boat mixed team. They are particularly in need of more men to join the team; however, couples, partners and singles are welcome.

Are you interested in training with other 60-plus paddlers to go to IDBF Club Crew Worlds 2016 in Adelaine, Australia?

Contact the FLCC at membership@fortlangleycanoeclub.ca if you are interested. All those interested will be invited to a meeting to decide how to best meet this goal as there are many options.

These decisions need to be made quickly as the team will need to attend qualifier races and IDBF CC Nationals in Welland, Ontario in 2015 to earn their spot to go to IDBF CC Worlds 2016 in Australia.

Please contact the club as soon as possible if you are interested, and pass this on to any other 60-plus paddlers that may be interested.

Langley Knights

Dave Kasper, the president of the Langley United Soccer Association, has been suspended for 16 weeks for behaviour unbecoming of a member of the B.C. Soccer Association.

“He was charged and found guilty under our B.C. Soccer rules and regulations,” said Paul Mullen, the executive director of the B.C. Soccer Association.

He did not get into specifics of what Kasper had done, in case there was an appeal.

“We were aware of and made aware of various things and so it was felt by our disciplinary process to charge him and bring him in,” Mullen said.

The hearing was on Sept. 10 and the suspension began on Sept. 13.

“From our perspective, he can return to his various capacities that he is

allowed to within whatever positions he holds within soccer,” Mullen added.

“Langley United’s board and executive stands 100 per cent fully behind Dave and all his efforts to ensure our club is well represented in the Fraser Valley and within BC Soccer and we look forward to his return,” said Langley United vice-president Brian Leonard in an emailed statement to The Langley Times.

“Langley United is very well organized and this action will not affect our boys and girls soccer on the field, or impact our day-to-day operations or our long-term plans to become one of the largest and most advanced soccer clubs in British Columbia,” Leonard said.

He added that the LUSA board of directors felt there was overwhelming evidence to exonerate Kasper, but have declined to pursue that avenue.

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Photo at left, Aldergrove’s Joel Gustafson (at right) in action versus Surrey in U-13 boys’ soccer on Saturday, Sept.

27 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Photo at right, Aldergrove’s Ashley Lemay in action versus Port Coquitlam in U-21 women’s soccer on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.

Autism support dog instantly becomes part of the family Aldergrove Star

One evening in 2010, Brad and Candy Gubbels were watching the news when they saw a segment about a boy living with autism and his new support dog.

This story hit close to home for the Gubbels family as their son, Jason, also has autism. They decided right then and there that a support dog was the missing piece of the puzzle for their family.

Jason, now 8, was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old and like many families with autistic children, his parents found some of his behaviours difficult to manage. Family outings were an ongoing struggle as Jason had a tendency to bolt and not look back. Jason also had difficulty expressing his emotions and could be inconsolable for hours.

One thing that the family noticed from an early age was that Jason has a love for animals.

When the Gubbels would go over to friend’s houses, Jason would always be found wherever the dogs were. This made a support dog a perfect fit for Jason and his family.

On Feb. 14, Jason and Echo, a yellow lab, officially graduated as an Autism Support Dog Team trained

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Echo has immediately become part of the Gubbels family.

“Jason has always been a happy child but Echo has brought him to a

Jason and his dog new level. Echo has made going on outings much easier for us now. We know that Echo is by his side and keeping him from darting into the street or taking off in a store,” states Candy Gubbels. “When Jason gets upset, he hugs Echo and is learning to comfort himself by this. His episodes of being upset are over in almost an instant with a simple hug from Echo.”

An additional benefit that Candy and Brad have noticed is that Jason has become more talkative and has become an ‘instant celebrity’ at school. The other students have been approaching Jason and Echo and creating more communication opportunities between him and his peers, which is vital to Jason’s development.

“The happiness that bursts out

of Jason when he is with Echo and the smiles on our daughter Evy’s face when Echo is around is invaluable,” continues Candy. “We cannot thank Variety and BC Guide Dogs enough for what Echo has done for our family and for Jason.”

“We are thrilled that Jason and Echo have already become a great working team and have developed a friendship,” says William Thornton, CEO, BC Guide Dogs. “We would like to thank Variety for sponsoring this Autism Support Dog Team and for their ongoing remarkable support.”

“Last year Variety provided funding to 1,277 families across British Columbia,” says Bernice Scholten, executive director of Variety – The Children’s Charity.

“We also helped 32 organizations who have programs and services for children who have special needs. By assisting organizations like Autism Support Dogs, we are able to help an even greater number of children across the province. And families tell us the impact on their lives is significant, reducing the financial stress that comes with providing for a child who has special needs and also helping them to feel like they’re not alone.”

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Green Team wades into Creekside Aldergrove Star

The Lower Mainland “Green Team” removed Himalayan blackberry and morning glory and planted native plants and trees at Creekside Nature Park in Aldergrove on Sept.

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The event was hosted by Langley Environmental Partners Society, and the volunteers included Cassidy, Anika, Chase, Joshua, Diana, Aidan, Jake and Nadine.

Eight volunteers from Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack contributed 24 hours. Of these volunteers four had never been to Creekside Park before, two had never removed Himalayan blackberry and four had never removed morning glory before.

In total, 15 cubic metres of invasive plants were removed and 59 native plants and trees were planted, such as western red cedar, big leaf maple, Saskatoon berry, Pacific nineSUBMITTED PHOTO bark, thimbleberry and spruce.

Volunteers worked on planting in Creekside Park in Aldergrove.

‘Green Wednesdays’ are back at KPU Aldergrove Star

sity of robust, life-giving species we share the planet with,” said Betty Cunnin, KPU horticulture instructor and faculty support for Green Wednesdays.

This season’s movies include the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed documentaries DamNation and Revolution. Also in the line-up are two films from local filmmakers Jen and Grant Baldwin, and Taina and Ilkka Uitto.

The opening event on Oct. 8 is a collaboration with the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS), in celebration of BC Rivers Day and WaterWeeks. Hosted

by LEPS, in partnership with the Township of Langley, WaterWeeks is an annual series of events that provide opportunity for residents of all ages to experience, appreciate and take action to protect their community’s watershed, wildlife and natural resources.

Starting in November, movies

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) School of Horticulture, in collaboration with the non-profit Green Ideas Network, announce the seventh season of Green Wednesdays: a series of challenging documentaries that explore what we eat, and what we need to sustain our species.

Beginning Oct. 8, the public is invited to view monthly movies on climate change, sustainability, agriculture and food with KPU horticulture and environmental protection technology students. The screenings often include informed guest speakers who engage the room in spirited conversation, and open up a public dialogue on the environmental issues that affect each and every one of us.

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Farm market to benefit newly retired racehorses Aldergrove Star

The New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society will hold its sixth annual Fall Shed Row Market this Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5 at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley.

Shoppers will be able to peruse an array of locally-made goods, from organic vegetables and artisan cheese to handmade jewellery, art and home dĂŠcor. The family-themed event will feature pony rides, face painters, balloon artists, and a live ‘Meet the Graduates’ performance featuring past New Stride horses. Proceeds will go directly to supporting the housing, rehabilitation and training of retired thoroughbred racehorses.

This year’s market will also feature

New Stride’s first annual 100-Day Trainer Challenge. The challenge showcases thoroughbred ex-racehorses as they transition into new careers. New Stride has been promoting their journey throughout the 100-days and educating the public on the athleticism and intelligence of the breed as well as their suitability as a sport horse and useful riding horse. The challenge culminates with a Thoroughbred Showcase at the Fall Shed Row Market on October 4.

The end goal is placement of the five horses into permanent homes through a private sale.

The harvest-themed market — which is named for a row or double row of horse barns with individual stalls facing a walkway commonly

found at the racetrack — got its start in 2009 at Barb Beaton’s Fields & Flowers Farm in Langley as a way to honour her wonderful thoroughbred stallion Musing (a former racehorse who became a noted sire of hunters and jumpers in his career after the track) and to raise funds and generate awareness for the New Stride organization. “The community has made this event a huge success and contributed greatly to our program year after year,� says New Stride President Bill Randall. “The market is one of our largest fundraising events away from the track and the money raised helps us fund spaces to take on new horses and ultimately more adoptions.

Everyone who’s come to the market

has contributed significantly to the work of New Stride.�

Further details regarding The Shed Row Market including a complete list of vendors, can be found by visiting www.theshedrowmarket. com.

Details about the challenge can be found online at: http://newstride. com/tb-showcase/100-day-trainerchallenge/ Founded in 2002, the New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society facilitates adoption and care and retraining for non-competitive and injured thoroughbreds. Staffed by volunteers, New Stride facilitates both an adoption program for recently retired racehorses and a sponsorship program for horse lovers who

cannot take on the care of a retired racehorse, but would like to support one of these beautiful animals in their new life.

During its existence New Stride has placed over 130 thoroughbreds into adoptive homes and assisted many owners and trainers in connecting horses coming off the track with opportunities for new careers and homes. The organization also offers assistance to thoroughbred owners outside the racing community in the form of information, advice and free advertising of horses for sale on its website.

More information about the society and horses available for sponsorship or adoption can be found by visiting www.newstride.com.

Fundraiser sells out in aid of abused children, animals

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

Five years ago some caring people had a dream to pair children who have experienced violence with rescued farm animals to let them bond, learn and heal with one another.

In 2011, that dream became reality when two women offered the group the use of their farm in Fort Langley.

Now the SALI Farm (Semiahmoo Animal

League Inc.) has been up and running for several years, helping a number of abused children and horses. “The farm program is rooted in the realization that one of the most common components of violence is a lack of empathy. Caring for animals and plants teaches children empathy...with the hope that this will break the cycle of violence,� said SALI founder Keryn Denroche.

In May 2012, Badger became the group’s first rescue animal at the farm.

Badger had a tough life as a baby and is now lame in both front feet with severe navicular, said Denroche.

Badger has healed from his abuse and neglect and shows the children that they too have hope.

More recently, Chase, an abused quarter horse, has found his forever home at SALI’s Farm.

Chase was seized from a rural property in Clearwater, B.C. by the BC SPCA after numerous reports of abuse.

The investigation is continuing and charges of animal cruelty are pending in the case.

Chase arrived March 27.

Two groups of children came out weekly to care for Chase and the other animals at the farm.

The children gave Chase a high calorie/high

nutrient supplement to help him gain weight.

By the end of the program, Chase had gained nearly 100 pounds and was out of danger and could be weaned off his supplements.

The children could see his transformation and were very proud of their contribution to his recovery. “Chase was quickly won over by the kindness and gentleness of our children and SALI vol-

unteers and we are all in total love with this guy,� says Denroche, executive director of SALI. “We are so thrilled that we had the opportunity to offer a safe home to Chase for the rest of his life. “And Badger now has a four-legged friend that will always be by his side.�

The children care for donkeys, horses, chickens, roosters, dogs, cats and nature.

The children also have

a garden plot for horticultural activities.

This past Sunday SALI hosted its annual Black Tails & Boots Gala at the farm.

Knowing the important work this farm is doing for children and animals, the fundraiser sold out quickly.

Those who came out to the gala met Chase and his farm family.

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Two rescued horses Chase and Badger meet nose to nose for the first time at the SALI Farm in Fort Langley where they were helped back to health by children who were abused themselves. A fundraiser for SALI this past Sunday sold out.

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The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce's Celebration of Excellence recognizes and honours outstanding businesses. The awards evening provides an opportunity to celebrate Langley businesses and individuals who have made a significant contribution to business, community spirit and service by demonstrating outstanding business leadership, innovation and success.

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Aldergrove Seniors Bridge Club - has been active at the OAP Hall for years. They would like some new members for Partnership Bridge Friday evenings at 7 p.m., except the second Friday in the month. Cost is $4 a night. Info: phone Carol at 604-607-0504.

Wonderful Wetlands Tour - Sunday, Oct. 5, 1:30-4 p.m. at West Creek Wetlands, Langley. Enjoy an exclusive guided walk through the West Creek Wetlands restricted reserve, home to an incredible variety of plants and wildlife. Pre-

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Aldergrove Pensioners and Seniors - Monday, Oct. 20 is the OAP meeting. Pensioners and seniors welcome and needed at 1 p.m. at OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, Aldergrove. Members of the groups using the hall also welcome.

Blood Moon Night Walk Wednesday, Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Langley. Experience a guided night walk and listen for nocturnal animals. The full lunar eclipse happens after midnight,

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Heritage Apple Day - Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Derby Reach Regional Park, Langley.

Enjoy guided tours to heritage apple trees, taste different varieties of apples, and talk with apple experts. There will be games, crafts, old-fashioned tasks, fiddling, artists painting, and historians. Meet at the Heritage Area on Allard Crescent, north of 96th Avenue and 4 kms west of Fort Langley. For all ages. Free, Ddropin event.

Jim Byrnes - with special guest Babe Gurr, Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre in Maple Ridge. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at The Arts Centre & Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org Storytime - Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Young children and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Registration appreciated.

At Fort Langley Library, Thursdays, Oct. 2-23, 10-10:30 a.m., and at Walnut Grove Library, Thursdays, Oct. 2-23, 11:30 a.m.-12 noon.

Pajama Storytime - Tuck into a story! Children and their caregivers are invited to an evening program of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and can bring a soft toy. Registration required. At Muriel Arnason Library, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 7-7:30 p.m., and at Aldergrove Library, Monday, Oct. 6, 6:30-7 p.m.

Babytime - Make language fun!

Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes, and simple stories that encourage the development of speech and language skills. Registration required. Murrayville Library, Thursdays, Oct. 2-23, 10:30-11 a.m.

Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft - a special Thanksgiving Storytime. Young children and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, and rhymes as well as a simple Thanksgiving craft. Registration required.

Brookswood Library, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 11 – 11:30 a.m.

Yoga for Kids - Children are invited to enjoy a yoga and creative movement class with a certified Children’s Yoga teacher.

This class includes child-friendly breathing techniques, a musical warm-up and creative yoga posesand ends with a peaceful guided relaxation. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Registration required. Murrayville Library, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:302 p.m. for ages 3-4; 2:15-3 p.m. for ages 5-8; 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 9-12.

Life Lease Housing Workshop – Kate Mancer, leading authority on life lease housing and author of The Future of Seniors Housing: Planning, building and Operating Successful Seniors Housing Projects, will present informative session, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1:30-3 p.m. at Langley Seniors Resources Society & Recreation Centre, 20605 – 51B Ave. Register at 604-530-3020. Drop-ins welcome. Free and open to the public.

Diwali Celebration - Saturday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m., Muriel Arnason Library and the Township

of Langley are celebrating their 11th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights). Experience diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, Mehndi, Indian music, sari wrapping demonstrations and delicious refreshments. Learn basic steps of Punjabi folk dance, bhangra. Drop-in, free and open to the public. Info: 604-5323590, or visit Muriel Arnason Library, Township of Langley Civic Facility at 20338 - 65 Ave. Abbotsford After 5 Annual Festive Dinner - Monday, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. at ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford.

Jan Martens shows the latest trends in Christmas décor and Rushia Klassen shares how keeping the “Christ“ in Christmas has redecorated her life with love, sparkle, texture and redesigned her relationships. Cost $18. Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca The Very Best Of Celtic Thunder - Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl.

GST) $65 & $75 (Plus FMF and service charges), available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, or by phone 1-855-985-5000.

West Coast Women’s Show - returns to Tradex, Abbotsford, Oct. 24, 25, 26. Friday, Oct. 24, 1 to 10 p.m.., Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $12 adults, $9 seniors and youth, children 6 to 12 are $4 and children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online now for a savings of $1 off adult admission or save $2 by joining the West Coast Women’s Show VIP club online.

Tickets can also be purchased at any Lower Mainland London Drugs Customer Service counter.

SAMC Faculty + Friends Recital Series - Trio Zimrah, on a musical journey of chamber music for clarinet, violin, and piano. French delights of Milhaud, the Russian Armenian folk influence of Khatchaturian, and a joyous Klezmer Wedding by Canadian composer Srul Irving Glick. The trio features Vancouver-based musicians Connie Gitlin on clarinet, Laura Chenail Hough on violin, and Suzanne Klukas on piano. Soprano Alison Nystrom will join Trio Zimrah to perform Vivaldi’s “Domine Deus” and Schubert’s masterpiece, “Shepherd on the Rock.”

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2:30-4 p.m. at Langley Mennonite Fellowship, 20997 - 40 Ave., Langley. Adults $15, Seniors $10, Students $10, Special rates $30 per family includes two adults with children Movie Night at TWU - Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 pm at Northwest Building, Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Road, Langley.

Love movies? Ever think about making them? TWU’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture is hosting a one-night film fest, screening the best student films from the past decade: animated shorts, wild comedies, music videos, art films, and more. Includes a behind-the-scenes Q&A with the filmmakers. Youth get in free but seats are limited so book ahead. Email samc@twu.ca to reserve your ticket.

Abbotsford Women’s Connection Fall Fair Brunch - Wed., Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower, Azalea Room, 2825 Clearbrook Road. Cost $11, featuring tables of baked goods, knit items, loonie grab bags, silent auction and new to you, and speaker Heidi McLaughlin shares “Diamonds in My Pockets.” Reservations: Joyce: 604-744-5159 or Rose: 604-852-8240 or abby-

connectreservations@gmail.com Leela Gilday - Dene singer/ songwriter will open the Harrison Festival Society’s 26th Season of Performing Arts with her gutsy vocals and soulful stage performance Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall. Tickets are $22, can be purchased online at www. harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664.

Fraser Valley Food + Gluten Free Living Show - at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, Oct. 3-5. For more information about the Fraser Valley Food Show visit website: http://www. fraservalleyfoodshow.com/ Sign, Sing and Play - Saturday, Oct. 4, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at City of Langley Library. Bring your baby aged 6 months to 2.5 years, and join a session of Sign, Say and Play! These classes are an excellent way to practice signing. Registration required. Phone: 604-514-2855.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Sunday, November 2 at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Tickets are $57.50 (plus service charges) at Ticketmaster. Charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000 or online at ticketmaster.ca.

Sesame Street Live - Dec. 1314 with four performances at Abbotsford Centre. Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets (incl. GST) $22, $38 (Gold Circle) and $68 (Sunny Seats) plus FMF and service charges, available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, By phone 1-855-985-5000.

Sts. Joachim & Ann’s Christmas Craft Fair - Friday, Nov. 14, 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aldergrove.

Handmade goods from local artisans and crafters, along with baked goods and preserves.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect present, charming Christmas ornaments, or the ultimate strawberry jam, you’ll find it here.

Hungry? Serving chili and pie for supper on Friday night, or you can join us for a light lunch on Saturday afternoon. Artisans and crafters: Tables rent for $30 and corners for $50. To rent a space, or for info contact: Ann 604-8572902 or Pauline 604-287-6153.

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly a non profit weight loss support group, evening group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. New chapter has started on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St Dunstans church in Aldergrove. Info: phone Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014.

Max & Ruby in Nutcracker Suite - Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Clarke Theatre in Mission. Tickets $29.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Conversation Circle - Practice your English at the library. Improve your conversation skills, learn about the library’s ESL resources, and meet new friends.

Walnut Grove Library, Wednesday, Sept. 18-25, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Fraser Valley Watercolour Society Art Show - at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford, Sept. 19-Oct. 14. Theme is “Doing Our Own Thing – Together”.

Open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate their 25th anniversary by joining them at the artists’ reception on

Sunday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m. Fraser Valley Watercolour Society welcomes new members, meet weekly. Info: Carol Portree at 604-850-9694.

Free English as a Second Language Classes - start on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. with classes every Tuesday, everyone welcome, at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 St., Aldergrove. Info: Diane Fox 604 533 3352.

Jay And The Americans - Thursday, Oct. 30 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $54.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www. ticketweb.ca Aldergrove Summer Farmers Market - every Saturday, 9 a.m.

- 2 p.m. on 30 Avenue at 272 Street. Weekly summer farmers market featuring local farm products and foods, spices, jams, hand-made soaps and B.C. arts and crafts. Vendors welcome.

Info: info@aldergrovefarmersmarket.com or 604-728-2080.

George Canyon - Decade of Hits Tour with special guest Jordan McIntosh, Wed., Oct. 15 at Hub International Theatre at Chilliwack Cultural Centre; Thurs., Oct. 16 at the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, Maple Ridge; Fri., Oct. 17 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets are $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Kira Isabella - with Autumn Hill and special guests Me & Mae, Sunday, Nov. 2 at Gabby’s Country Cabaret, Langley. Tickets $30 (plus service charges) at TicketWeb. Charge by phone at 1-888-222-6608 or online at www.ticketweb.ca.

Glen Valley Watershed Society – Is the future of our local streams health important to you? Join a group of interesting, passionate people that are looking for others with the same interests in NE Langley/NW Abbotsford - to protect our waterways to ensure a healthy environment for all animals. Info: Lisa at stewardship@ leps.bc.ca Langley Community Farmers Market - Fresh, local and organic. Every Wednesday, 2-6:30 p.m. until Oct. 8. Fill your basket and feed your soul at Langley’s tastiest outdoor market with over 40 vendors that “Make it, Bake it or Grow it” selling the very best this region has to offer. Kwantlen University Campus Courtyard, 20901 Langley Bypass with 30 minutes free parking. See website: www.lcfm.ca Aldergrove Pensioners and Seniors - Exercise in the Aldergrove OAP Hall with a certified instructor. Cost is $6 a person per session. Also starting Sept. 19 Carpet Bowling scheduled at the Aldergrove OAP Hall on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. Cost per person is $1.

Brad Paisley - with special guests, Friday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $59.50, $89.50 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, phone 1-855-985-5000.

Christmas with Michael W. Smith - Sunday, December 21, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $35, $50, $60, $75 (Plus FMF and service charges), additional $5 charge for day-of door sales. Tickets are available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue

Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, By phone 1-855-985-5000.

Aldergove Leaders Club Toastmasters Group - meets every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 26245 28th Ave Aldergrove.Next meeting Sept 19. If you’re 18 years or older, and want to improve your self-confidence and public speaking skills, join us. Info: email KarinZinner@ gmail.com; website www.leadersclubtm.org Take Off Pounds Sensibly - daytime group for TOPS on Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican church, Aldergrove, 3025 - 264 St. Info: Lynda 604-8568014.

John Fogerty - Friday, Nov. 28 at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets $20$74.50 at Ticketmaster outlets.

Doobie Brothers - Sunday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $35.25, $45.25, $65.25 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone 1-855-985-5000.

Partners Bridge - every Friday except second Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St.Newcomers welcome. Cost $2. Info: 604607-0504.

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

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.

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: Vicki Austad, 604-856-5970.

Volunteer Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-5303020 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 - 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.

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 Sheila at 604-539-0225.

People in Pain Network - nonprofit organization which assists people living with all types of chronic pain. A new, free Fraser Valley support group 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 e-mail at dick@ pipain.com, 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 Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.

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.

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