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By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
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Susan and Boyd Wylie at home in Langley. The couple are leading this year’s Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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This year’s Investors Group Walk for Memories is dedicated to Susan and Boyd Wylie. Susan and Boyd Wylie, married since 1978, have both experienced the loss of their mothers to Alzheimer’s disease. Susan grew up in North Vancouver with a younger brother and parents that encouraged her to use her imagination and to have a sense of humour. Boyd grew up in Richmond with an older sister and had a wonderful childhood making and
floating rafts. Both Susan and Boyd would like to claim their parents as the best in the world. Boyd first connected with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in 2008 for information to better understand his mother’s diagnosis. He and Susan later became founding members of an adult kids’ support group in Langley. They both credit attending support groups as allowing them to learn more about the disease and to process their feelings. Both Susan and Boyd have extensive
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Clear-cutting an Aldergrove industrial site without permission will cost a developer $37,800. Beedie Development Group chopped down all of the trees on the property it owns at 56 Avenue and 272 Street in the Gloucester Industrial Area without getting the necessary approval from Langley Township. Under the terms of a restrictive covenant, the trees were not supposed to be touched until council had a chance to review the proposal to construct two buildings totaling 8,000 square metres on the site. The company said the clear-cut was the result of a “miscommunication.” In October, Township council delayed approving the project while staff discussed some form of compensation with the builder. The agreed-upon payment was approved by council on Dec. 8, with some councillors arguing the amount wasn’t nearly enough. Kim Richter called the $37,800 “a slap on the wrist” and suggested $100,000 would be better. Petrina Arnason agreed, calling the settlement “insufficient” and “insignificant.” “I feel we have to send a strong message,” Arnason said. Responding to questions from council, Ramin Seifi, the Township general manager of engineering and community development said there is nothing on the books that
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‘Memories’ in poetry
Helping families ‘get through to other side’ of Alzheimer’s
The Woman I Don’t Know The woman I don’t know wears a frown and hangs her head the woman I don’t know rarely smiles … is full of dread. The woman I don’t know depends on others for her food the woman I don’t know can be difficult and rude. The woman I don’t know sees me as son or maybe brother the woman I don’t know sad to say she is my mother. -by Susan Wylie, July 2011
The Woman That I Knew The woman that I knew was as independent as a cat the woman that I knew smiled and always liked to chat. The woman that I knew entertained at “old folks homes” the woman that I knew o’er the world she did roam. The woman that I knew always thought first of others the woman that I knew was the very best of mothers. -by Susan Wylie July 2011
The Woman I’ll Remember The woman I’ll remember is fun and loves to tease the woman I’ll remember is very easy to appease. The woman I’ll remember tells long stories and bad jokes the woman I’ll remember always talks about “old folks”. The woman I’ll remember loves her family & friends the woman I’ll remember tells a tale that never ends. -by Susan Wylie July 2011
Eyes Those vacant eyes that cannot see is she wondering who I could be? Is she trying to remember my well-worn face as I do remember her warm embrace? I look at her and she looks at me she looks away should I let her be? I remember the smile that showed in her eyes when she looked at me like I was her prize. Now those eyes look tired and used as they dart around she looks confused. It’s time to leave as she wheels away sadness descends . . . we’ve exceeded our stay. -by Susan Wylie, 2013
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The first quality that stands out about Susan and Boyd Wylie is their sense of humour — their readiness to enjoy life, and to smile. You can only wonder at how they manage to laugh at all. Both have lost mothers to the ravages of dementia: Boyd’s mom, Audrey Wylie, to Alzheimer’s, and Susan’s mother, Joyce Richards, to the vascular form of the disease. Boyd, a single child, and Susan, with a brother and an aging father, were key caregivers as their moms’ health declined. On top of this, Boyd discovered he had cancer. Five tumors, including one on his kidney. He was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that raises your chances of various cancers. He has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The clinical descriptions don’t begin to describe how this burst-pipe of knowledge can effect a person and their loved ones. But the now-retired B.C. Tel/Telus employee (36 years of service, the last 11 in Langley) isn’t letting his health impede his quality of life, or his willingness to step forward in support of others. Boyd and Susan, a retired former manager and administrator with government and in the private sector, are honorees of the next LangleyAldergrove-Abbotsford Walk for Memories, set for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at the Aldergrove Athletic Park. Jan. 25 is especially significant for Susan, because it will be the third anniversary of her mother’s death at age 81. “Her body broke down,” Susan says simply of the tortured months the family endured. Boyd’s mother was cared for at Langley Gardens up
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Boyd Wylie with his late mother, Audrey. to her death in March 2013 at age 93. Boyd suffered the non-uncommon stings of Alzheimer patients’ offspring, including a great deal of anger aimed directly at him by a woman previously known for her mild, courteous manner. So together the Wylies turned to the Alzheimer of B.C. “So many people don’t want to ask for help,” says Susan. They were welcomed into what’s known as an adult kids’ support group — for people with parents suffering from dementia, including those sandwiched between parents and children.
“When loved ones die, people tend to leave these groups,” says Boyd. However, “a couple of people asked us to stay,” says Susan, so they remained to facilitate support groups. “We’re there for people to talk to, to support them, and to add humour to their lives.” As with so many things in life, someone has to have “been there” to experience and understand it. Susan and Boyd try to reassure families they “can get through to the other side,” since they managed to do so. And today, thanks to ongoing work by the Alzheimer
Society of B.C. and through widespread public debate, dementia is no longer stigmatized. Audrey Wylie died without the support of her old friends, who didn’t understand her predicament and never reached out to her or to Boyd. The Investors Groupsponsored Walks for Memories take place around B.C. each year on the last Sunday of January, Alzheimer Awareness Month. Organizers of the Langley-AldergroveAbbotsford event describe it as a “community group hug” for dementia sufferers and their caregivers. Rain or
shine (there are some tents and Rotary Field House for shelter), supporters come to the Aldergrove park to draw attention to the need for more research into dementia, for more facilities and support for caregivers, and of course for the money to achieve those aims. There will be music, food and entertainment, as well as dementia information and resources. The park is wheelchair- and pet-friendly (dogs must be on leashes), and walkers (no set distances) are encouraged to form fundraising teams. Registration may be done and donations made on the day of the event (doors to Rotary Field House open at noon, official event opening at 1 p.m.), but everyone with access to a computer or a smart phone is strongly encouraged to register online, via walkformemories.com (it’s important to scroll down to the “Langley, Aldergrove & Abbotsford” link). This year, the path around the park’s southwest quadrant will host a walkway of memories: pictures of dementia sufferers and words and poems about them. If you would like someone you know to be remembered in this way, please submit your photos and words in person or by mail to Investors Group’s Langley office (100 — 8837 201st St., V2Y 0C8, phone 604-455-1430) or by email to laawfm@gmail.com. Please be sure to include the full name of the person(s) being remembered, their years of birth and death, their links to our local community (if relevant), and the names of the people or teams walking in their honour. ****** The Aldergrove Star, a member of Black Press, is a media sponsor of the Walks for Memories.
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David, Ken, Stephanie and Laura are some of the people who meet once a month to talk about how their lives are affected by dementia. They are all caring for family members who are in various stages of the disease and they attend a free caregiver support group offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. To ensure its programs continue to
meet local demand, the society needs to fill some volunteer positions in Langley and North Surrey. “Volunteers are absolutely invaluable to our team,” says Rose Puszka, the society’s support & education coordinator for the Langley and North Surrey area. “It’s exceptionally rewarding work, to know that you are making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Our volunteers tell us they get far
more than they give,” says Puszka. A facilitator is needed for the monthly support group, which has enormous value to caregivers. “This is their lifeline,” says Puszka. “They can meet with people with similar issues who are in a unique position to offer support to others on the same journey. The group is a place where they can talk openly, share information and give each other mutual support.”
The facilitator should have excellent listening and empathetic skills, and a knowledge of dementia or a willingness to learn. Formal or informal caregiving experience is an asset. Training is provided and a one-year commitment is required. For more information and to volunteer, contact Rose Puszka at 604-5335277 or rpuszka@alzheimerbc.org. An estimated one-in-11 B.C. resi-
dents over age 65 already live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. That number is projected to double within a generation, or 25 years. The resulting need for assistance is soaring and volunteers help ensure that the demand is met. Residents can get more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by visiting: www.alzheimerbc.org
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Avian flu outbreak hits Aldergrove farm Aldergrove Star
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For the first time ever, LAPS has created a calendar featuring 12 of its favourite “Furry Tail Endings.� It shares the stories and photos of 13 very special dogs and cats who have found their forever homes through LAPS’ adoption programs. Calendars are on sale now for $20 each. They can be picked up at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter, 26220 - 56 Ave.
Langley grad rates at all-time high By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Students in Langley are graduating at the highest rate ever seen. Last year, 87 per cent of Grade 12 students graduated, up from 78 per cent in 2008. The school district’s realistic target is 93 per cent, but the ideal is 100 per cent, said Superintendent Suzanne Hoffman at the final board of education meeting of the year. “While it seems like a good news story, I’m dissatisfied with the results. It’s not good enough. We
want 100 per cent,� said Hoffman. Males are still lagging behind females, with 85 per cent graduating. That is the highest rate ever seen for boys though, which shows gains have been made. Aboriginal students are also seeing better successes, with 68 per cent of Aboriginal students graduating, compared to 52 per cent in 2007. To that Hoffman said there is still work to do to bring those numbers even higher. The same is true for special
education students, at 68 per cent. Those students with behaviour issues saw the least success. English as a Second Language learners graduating at a 93 per cent rate last year. Last year, a Karen refugee was the first from that group of people who moved to Langley several years ago to graduate. Of those who graduate, 91 per cent planned to attend some sort of post-secondary education. For those who don’t graduate, principals track why each of them didn’t.
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A small non-commercial poultry operation in Aldergrove has become the latest victim of an avian flu outbreak in the Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported all 85 birds at the Aldergrove location were destroyed on the weekend before Christmas. It is the first case of avian flu to affect a non-commercial poultry operation since the outbreak was first reported on Dec. 1. Since the H5N2 virus was detected at a broiler/breeder farm in Chilliwack and a turkey farm in Abbotsford, a total of 12 sites have been affected and more than 240,000 birds have been killed with carbon dioxide gas and then composted in a bid to keep the deadly virus from spreading. Besides the Aldergrove outbreak, there have been two other cases in the Langley area, resulting in the destruction of 53,000 table egg layers at one farm and 11,800 broilers/breeders at another. The H5N2 bird flu virus is described as a Eurasian-North American Hybrid that is especially deadly to birds. It’s the first time this type of avian flu virus has been seen in North America. “The appearance of this particular reassortant (genetic material from two or more viruses) virus is significant due to its ability to cause high mortality in domestic poultry,� a CFIA statement said.
There have been no reports of H5N2 related illness in humans, but public health officials are monitoring workers who have been exposed to affected poultry, the agency said. The virus has been detected in wild birds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has reported the H5N2 strain was detected in northern pintail ducks just across the border in Lynden, Wash. The USDA also reported a different strain of avian flu was discovered in in a Oregon backyard poultry flock. On Tuesday, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) banned Canadian birds and bird products originating in or transiting through the control zone in B.C. from crossing the border. The ban covers uncooked chicken, turkey, duck, or goose; raw eggs; live birds; hatching eggs; composted manure; and meat from hunter-harvested birds. Pet birds must have APHIS-approved health certificates and will be required to spend 30 days in quarantine. More information can be found online at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ wps/portal/aphis/home/ The worst avian flu outbreak in Canada was recorded in 2004, affecting 42 commercial farms and 11 non-commercial operations in the Fraser Valley and leading to the destruction of 17 million birds. - with files from Chilliwack Times
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Abbotsford Hospice Society’s (AHS) Holmberg House has received another $830,000 in donations to help complete its construction. The latest donation, made Monday, consists of $415,000 from AHS and a matching amount from Dave and Lee Holmberg. AHS executive director Bev Brown said the money puts Holmberg House $85,000 away from reaching its “clean lock-up” goal. “We are so proud of our community for raising these funds and helping us to achieve this milestone,” she said. David Turchan, chair of the
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Target of lottery lawsuit denies claim By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
The man being sued over an unclaimed $50 million lottery ticket says he doesn’t have it. Dalbir Sidhu has been taken to court by Gayleen Rose Elliott, who is convinced that Sidhu, a co-worker who was responsible for buying tickets for a workplace lottery pool, has the winning March 14 Lotto Max ticket that was sold in Langley and is trying to avoid sharing the winnings. Elliott filed her notice of civil claim in the Vancouver B.C. Supreme Court registry on Dec. 1. In his response, filed on Dec. 19, Sidhu says he forgot to buy the
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VICTORIA – It’s time to look beyond the protests and political battles around climate change that dominated 2014, and look at the year and the decade ahead. From the California drought to shifting forest patterns across B.C., there is evidence that our climate is changing more rapidly. Public debate consists mainly of squabbling about the significance of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, rather than what can be done to prepare. A draft discussion paper from the B.C. forests ministry on wildfire control was released in December after an access to information request. “Climate Change Adaptation and Action Plan For Wildfire Management, 2014-2024” describes the progress made in the province’s community forest fire prevention plan, and its goal to create “wildfire resilient ecosystems and wildfire adapted communities” over the next 10 years. The final discussion paper is to be released early in 2015, but the key research is in. It estimates that by 2017 there will be 788 million cubic metres of dead pine in B.C. forests. Fires in these areas spread 2.6 times faster than in healthy green stands, up to 66 metres per minute. The report calls for fuel management beyond community boundaries to stop “mega-fires” by creating
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landscape-level fuel breaks, with targeted harvesting, prescribed burning and new silviculture practices. It notes that bark beetle infestations and bigger, hotter fires are being seen across North America, with costs rising along with urban development. For example, the 2011 Slave Lake fire in northern Alberta generated the second largest insurance charge in Canadian history. The costs of preparing are huge. The costs of not preparing could be catastrophic. Also in 2014, the B.C. government appointed an advisory committee to prepare for the renewal of the Columbia River Treaty with the United States. While this 1964 the treaty has no end date, its flood control mandate expires in 2024. I spoke with Deborah Harford and Jon O’Riordan, members of the Simon Fraser University Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT), who, along with ACT senior policy author Robert Sandford, have written a provocative book on the treaty. They hope it will help lead to a renewed agreement that will be a model for a changing world. “If you’re looking ahead 60 years from 2024, there’s a lot of climate change projected in that period, for British Columbia and the U.S.,” Harford said. “For the B.C. side, we’re looking at heavy precipitation and potential
increase in snowmelt runoff, while in the States, you’re getting the opposite, much less snow. “There will probably be no snowpack left down there, and they’re looking at the prospect of quite drastically lower flows in the summer.” The treaty, sparked by devastating floods in 1948, led to construction of three dams on the B.C. side and one at Libby, Washington that backed up Kookanusa Lake into B.C. Between that reservoir and the Arrow Lakes, 110,000 hectares of B.C. land was flooded, including orchards, dairy farms and the homes of 2,000 people. Those dams hold back spring flood water and provide for irrigation that has allowed Washington to expand its agriculture to a $5 billion-a-year industry. The treaty shares the value of hydroelectric power generated by the many downstream U.S. dams such as the Grand Coulee, but it pays B.C. nothing for agricultural benefits that were achieved at the cost of B.C. farms and aboriginal territories. O’Riordan notes that climate shifts create a strategic benefit for B.C. The U.S. has no more dam capacity to exploit, and needs us more than ever, for flood protection and water supply. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: I was taken aback by the headline “Farmers think migratory birds spreading avian influenza”. As a farmer in the valley who keeps a small flock of chickens as part of a mixed farming operation, I was surprised by such a statement. Did I miss the survey? Nobody asked me. If they had, I would have to surmise that the original virus probably did enter the barn from wild bird populations, but this strain seems to have either: 1) mutated into something more virulent within the barns; 2) the birds we are breeding are more susceptible to these avian influenza strains; or 3) the method of housing the birds creates an environment in which these viruses can spread quickly. None of the birds on our farm have suffered during this outbreak (nor did they during the outbreak in 2004). There has only been one report of infection on a hobby farm, and in 2004 less that 20 per cent of farms affected were backyard hobby farms accounting for a very small percentage of overall affected birds. Why is it, that if these birds are more exposed to migratory bird populations, they are not experiencing greater losses? I believe that if we are to keep raising chickens using the conventional methods we do today, we will need to accept these occasional but catastrophic losses, or the air from outside will have to be filtered and treated to create a completely sterile environment within the barns. There are other solutions, of course. They might include a breeding program that balances egg and meat production with disease tolerance, or perhaps less crowded living conditions. Both of these options will probably mean less chicken available for consumption as well as a raise in the price to compensate for lower yields. I realize that this does not seem desirable to most people but perhaps its time to really consider the long term sustainability of the current means of production, as well as the true cause of these outbreaks. David Catzel, Aldergrove
Nisga’a Nation is not a ‘parallel state’ in Canada Editor: This in response to Tom Fletcher’s column (‘Nisga’a proving their critics wrong,’ B.C. Views, Dec. 3) and a recent letter to the editor from Ron Johnson (‘Perils of a parallel state’). First, the Nisga’a Nation is not a “parallel state.” As a result of our treaty, we are very much a part of Canada, a fact about which many Nisga’a citizens are extremely proud. In the manner set out in the Nisga’a Treaty, federal and provincial laws apply to Nisga’a Nation, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to Nisga’a government, Nisga’a citizens pay taxes, and Nisga’a citizens continue to be entitled to all the rights and benefits of other Canadian citizens. If anything, our treaty removed the barriers of the Indian Act that obstructed our full participation in Canadian society. We take exception to being separated in any way from Canada. Second, Johnson’s comment that Nisga’a citizens have become a “landed gentry” is a completely inaccurate portrayal of the state of Nisga’a society. It suggests that through the recognition of our aboriginal title under the Nisga’a Treaty, Nisga’a Nation has somehow magically transformed its economic conditions to that of a 19th century aristocrat living off rents. In fact we were not allowed to participate in the industrial revolution, and we need to catch up to the rest of Canada. As tax-paying Canadians, we at Nisga’a Nation still have to earn our daily bread, attract investment to our area and carefully plan and build for the future, just like everyone else in Canada. This is why we support the development of the liquefied natural gas industry in B.C., are seeking to attract investment, and possibly operate an LNG facility on Nisga’a lands. As we have indicated to the government of B.C. at recent joint press conferences, our efforts at Nisga’a Nation provide LNG proponents project certainty to support the establishment of the LNG industry in B.C. generally. Nisga’a Nation strives for sustainable prosperity and self-reliance. We appreciate how Fletcher has kept an open mind to allow his views on the Nisga’a Treaty to evolve. We are optimistic that eventually more people will understand that we want what all citizens of B.C. want – an improved quality of life. H. Mitchell Stevens, President, Nisga’a Lisims Gov’t., New Aiyansh
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Chamber claims solid support but other groups ‘concerned’ dealers to cut costs in areas such as charitable giving within the The president of the B.C. community. Chamber of Commerce insists Even if the province charges only a minority of businesses in the new 0.5 per cent tax on vehiMetro Vancouver object to a pro- cles bought outside the region posed new 0.5 per cent sales tax but ultimately registered within for transit and transportation. Metro Vancouver, Qualey said John Winter says fears of that may still leave questions of business flowing out of the how it will be enforced. region because of the proposed If the new tax applies to car Congestion Improvement Tax dealers, Qualey wants it also have been voiced mainly in added to the sales tax charged on Langley, where shoppers may be private car transactions. tempted to go east to Abbotsford Richard Truscott, B.C. directo avoid the new tax. tor for the Canadian Federation “They’re the ones who feel of Independent Business, prethey will bear the brunt,” he dicts a significant degree of said, but insisted there is broad opposition from his small busisupport for the Yes side in the ness members. spring referendum among busi“I would expect there to be ness leaders elsewhere in Metro a fair amount to cynicism and Vancouver. doubt as to whether an extra half “The business community is point on the PST is the right way solidly behind this,” to fund transportation Winter said, adding improvements,” he concerns about extra said. bureaucracy and Truscott said the costs to separately CFIB wants greater report a new sales tax accountability for are overstated. the billions of dollars “I don’t think it’s already being spent on going to be a huge transit and infrastrucproblem,” Winter ture in the region. said. “To turn around New car dealers and ask taxpayers to Jordan Bateman: in particular fear lost “TransLink has failed” fork over even more business but Winter dough leaves a lot of said 0.5 per cent works out to business owners scratching their just $200 on a $40,000 car. heads.” “I’ve never met a car dealer He said the CFIB is surveywho wasn’t prepared to wheel ing its members on the new tax and deal,” he said, predicting and expects to take a position in dealerships in places like Langley January, provided there’s enough and Maple Ridge won’t sit back of a majority for or against. and let customers take their busiGreg Wilson, government ness east to the Fraser Valley over affairs director for B.C. for the a relatively small amount. Retail Council of Canada, said But Blair Qualey, president there is concern among retailers and CEO of the New Car Dealers about the extra costs and reportAssociation of B.C. said he wants ing requirements that will come clarity from the province on with a new separate tax. whether or not dealers will have That means yet more reproto absorb the tax hike before his gramming of point-of-sale termiorganization takes a stand on the nals and computer systems after plebiscite. the creation and then repeal of “This tax could be a pretty the HST. big chunk per year for these guys “It also tends, along with if they have to swallow it to stay everything else, to drive more competitive,” Qualey said. traffic to the U.S.,” Wilson said. He said that could force auto “Our members along the border By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
ment contributions would fund are acutely aware of that.” But Wilson said he is also $7.5 billion in transit, road and hearing strong support for bridge upgrades. “There’s no purpose in voting the new tax from many retailers because of the transit and No,” he said. “If people do we’re transportation improvements it going to be stuck with the gridlock we have, only worse.” would bring. Heading the “I hear as many No campaign positives as negatives,” so far is Jordan he said. “I have a lot Bateman of the of members who tell Canadian Taxpayers me how good it will Federation. be, how it will help Bateman is seekcustomers get to their ing to tie the new tax stores, bring goods to to the unpopularity their stores and bring of TransLink, which employees to workis not mentioned on places.” The Retail Council John Winter: “Not a the mail-in ballot of Canada is unlikely problem with new tax” going to referendum. Winter insists the to take a position for vote should not be a referendum or against, Wilson said. on TransLink and says Bateman Yes campaign unites is circulating “unfortunate misinformation” by focusing on ‘strange bedfellows’ John Winter is a key member TransLink waste. “From a voter’s perspective, of the Yes campaign and it’s not his first time promoting a con- this is a non-issue, a smokescreen,” Winter said, arguing tentious tax. The president of the B.C. money from the new tax will be Chamber of Commerce fought restricted to funding the new to keep the harmonized sales tax projects in the mayors’ vision, but saw it go down to referen- with independent audits to dum defeat in 2011 with 55 per ensure that happens. “They’re going to spend this cent of voters opposed, forcing the province to reinstate the pro- money with handcuffs on them.” Bateman calls that “malarky” vincial sales tax. This time both Winter and and says Winter, the mayors and anti-HST strategist Bill Tieleman other Yes campaigners are deludare on the Yes side urging Metro ing themselves and voters by residents to agree to the new avoiding mention of TransLink. “The other side knows tax for transit road and bridge TransLink is a completely failed upgrades. “It does create strange bedfel- brand, “ he said, adding audits lows,” Winter acknowledged, but are no insurance. “The audits will happen after added it underscores the broad coalition of business, labour, the money is spent. So congratuenvironmental and other groups lations, TransLink wasted more of your money and you found backing the cause. He calls it a “non-partisan” out after an audit.” Bateman said there are plenty common-sense issue and said he’s “very optimistic” the plebi- of questions hanging over the referendum and whether the scite will pass. Ballots go out March 16 and promised transit upgrades can must be mailed back to Elections actually be delivered. He promises to release an BC by May 29. The 0.5 per cent sales tax alternative plan in January to charged only in Metro Vancouver expand transit without addis to generate an extra $250 mil- ing the new sales tax by finding lion a year, which combined with savings within TransLink and federal and provincial govern- municipal government spending.
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The Township of Langley is preparing to seek more answers about the Kinder Morgan pipeline project, and is encouraging residents who have an opinion on the project to voice their concerns. The Township has been granted corporate intervener status in the National Energy Board’s hearing on the proposal to twin the Trans Mountain Pipeline, which runs through north Langley. The municipality remains focused on several fundamental
issues, including: 1. The potential environmental and socio-economic effects of the proposed project; 2. The suitability of the design and location of the proposed project; 3. Potential impacts of the project on landowners and land use; 4. The cost to taxpayers related to the installation and longterm operation of the pipeline; 5. Kinder Morgan’s co-operation in adhering to municipal bylaws and policies; and 6. Kinder Morgan’s account-
ability in adequately responding in case of an incident. The Township will submit a request for more information to the National Energy Board by Jan. 9, 2015. Residents with relevant information regarding these issues must send their submissions to the Township before then. Email publicinput@tol.ca or mail or deliver submissions to: Pipeline Input, c/o Township of Langley Engineering Division, 4700 – 224 Street, Langley, BC V2Z 1N4 This is the second round of
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Watchers of Langley Forests (WOLF) and Aldergrove Neighbours are inviting the public to attend a late season Christmas Concert at Creekside Forest in Aldergrove. The concert, an “a cappella” vocal performance by the Opus Women’s Choir, will begin at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 3. It is expected to last about an hour and a half. The location will be Creekside Forest, a municipally-owned forest now slated to be developed as part of a 61 family home development. Local forest conservation group, Watchers of Langley Forests (WOLF) together with a group of Aldergrove residents calling themselves Aldergrove Neighbours, have been campaigning for Creekside Forest to be preserved as is. “What the future will bring is up to Township Council. We are hopeful that the Mayor and Council will to the right thing though. It is in that spirit of hope so in keeping
with the holidays that we decided to organize the concert,” said WOLF chair Kirk Robertson. Jessica Horst, of Aldergrove Neighbours, said, “This is all about the community coming together speaking up for saving our natural heritage.” Creekside forest is the southern portion of a 19 acre property owned by the Township of Langley and located at 28 Ave. and 276 Street. In the spring of 2014 the land was rezoned to allow for 61 detached lots. Twenty lots are located in the heart of the forest following a “keyhole” design. The other 40 lots are in the northern unforested portion. Since January 2014, WOLF has been calling for the forested area to set aside for conservation and recreational purposes. In conjunction with local Aldergrove residents they have made delegations to council and organized tours of the forest in late May. In November 2014 the property was put up for
Literacy program begins in Aldergrove Aldergrove Star
Without the ability to read, life can be a struggle. Helping children receive the support they need to become successful readers is critical and that is why the Reading Buddies program was created. Reading Buddies is a fun, stressfree way for struggling readers to grow their literacy skills with the help of a high school mentor. Big Buddies and Little Buddies meet for one hour each week to practice reading in the City of Langley Library, Walnut Grove Library and the Aldergrove Library. The program supports struggling readers and helps to boost
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Wednesday, January 7 | 7 - 9pm Economic Development Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Thursday, January 8 | 7 - 9pm Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, January 12 8 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting and Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Tuesday, January 13 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Tuesday, January 14 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Walnut Grove Community Centre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
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1st Walnut Grove Scouts Dates: Saturday, January 3 and 10 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Secondary School 8919 Walnut Grove Drive, front (east) parking lot Pickup service is available in Walnut Grove for a $10 minimum donation and in Fort Langley and Willoughby for a $15 minimum donation. Areas that are further away can be negotiated. For pickup, contact Tony Yip at 778.858.5331 or treepickup@1stwalnutgrovescouts.ca.
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road closure Temporary Full Road Closure: 52 Avenue between 236 Street and 237 Street A temporary, full road closure will take place from Monday, December 8 until Sunday, January 4 on 52 Avenue between 236 Street and 237 Street to complete water valve chamber construction for the East Langley Water Supply project. Signed detour routes will be in effect. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and to plan extra time to reach their destination safely. Work schedule may be adjusted and some work is weather dependent. 52 Avenue closed from 236 Street to 237 Street
1st Willoughby Scouts Dates: Saturday, January 3 and 10 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Willoughby Elementary School – 20766 - 80 Avenue Pickup service is available for a $10 per tree donation in Willoughby and $20 per tree donation for areas further away. For pickup, contact Kathy at 604.329.7052. Event includes a bottle drive.
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Fields Tree Service Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 3 and 4 Time: 9am to 3pm Location: Derek Doubleday Arboretum, enter off the north side of Fraser Highway, east of 208 Street Proceeds will go to the BC Cancer Foundation. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Sat Jan 3 7:00pm vs. Coquitlam Express Fri Jan 9 7:00pm vs. Chilliwack Chiefs Sun Jan 11* 2:00pm vs. Chilliwack Chiefs * Free skate after the game
Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse Sat Jan 10* 7:00pm vs. Toronto Rock * Home opener Sat Jan 17 7:00pm vs. Buffalo Bandits Pre-game party every game at 5:30pm Season tickets, multi-game packs, and family holiday packs are on sale now. Call 604.882.8800 or visit StealthLax.com The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
Input Sought on Township’s Kinder Morgan Concerns The Township of Langley continues to seek the public’s input on its concerns regarding Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project and will accept comments until Friday, January 9, 2015. The Township of Langley has been granted corporate intervener status in the Kinder Morgan pipeline hearing and is preparing to submit its second information request to the National Energy Board. For more information, visit tol.ca/pipelineinput. If approved, the project would see the pipeline twinned by locating a portion of new pipeline within the existing corridor up to 217A Street and creating a new pipeline corridor for the remainder. In August 2014, Kinder Morgan revised its corridor alignment to run through or around Redwoods Golf Course and through the industrial part of North West Langley toward Port Kells. To comment on Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline expansion project and realignment of its pipeline corridor, Township residents are encouraged to email publicinput@tol.ca or mail submissions to: Pipeline Input c/o Township of Langley Engineering Division 4700 - 224 Street Langley, BC V2Z 1N4 We appreciate your feedback. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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Aldergrove’s Theodore feeds opening goal on Finns Aldergrove Star
It is a tournament that hundreds of thousands of Canadians tune in to watch every holiday season. And this year, it features a local connection as Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore has made the final roster for Canada’s entry to the 2015 world junior hockey championship. The tournament began Dec. 26 and runs until Jan. 5 in Toronto and Montreal. Theodore was one of seven defencemen named to the final roster. Ten had been invited to the team’s training camp.
This is his first time playing for Canada’s world junior team, but he has represented his country before at the world U18 championships. Theodore, who played his minor hockey with the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association, was a first round draft pick (26th overall) of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2013 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old plays in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds. In 10 games with Seattle this season, he has two goals and six assist.
Theodore had hurt his elbow in training camp with the Ducks and he played five games with Anaheim’s AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, registering three goals and two assists before joining Seattle. Last season, he was the Thunderbirds’ top scorer with 22 goals and 79 points in 70 games. In the first two games, Dec. 26 and 27, Canada blanked both Slovakia and Germany, 8-0 and 4-0, respectively. In the game against Finland, Dec. 29, the result was 4-1 for Canada, as Sam Reinhardt scored
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the first two goals. Canada got the opening goal 5:32 into the game when Reinhart was fed by Shea Theodore at the point and then tapped his rebound past Juuse Saros. Anthony Duclair had another goal as Canada stayed perfect at the World Junior Championship with a 4-1 victory over Finland on Monday night. Curtis Lazar also scored and Max Domi had a pair of assists for Canada (3-0-0), which ends group stage play with a showdown against the United States (2-0-1) for first place on Dec. 31.
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Kodiaks hold on to lead By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
It was a decisive 4-1 win for the Aldergrove Kodiaks over the Ridge Meadows Flames, Dec. 29 at Aldergrove Arena. Flames’ Cameron Alder opened the scoring early in the first before the Kodiaks responded with four power play goals to take the win. Eric Callegari scored the Kodiaks’ first in the first period, and three more in the second period came from Brandon Dolby and Quinncy Leroux with a pair. It was a four-point night for Leroux, who had assists on the first two goals, earning him the game’s first star. Aaron Markin had assists on both of Leroux’s goals and Eric Wieking and and Joshua Poitras had one assist each. The win puts the Kodiaks firmly in the lead at the Brittain conference with 37 points after 31 games (16-9-2), three points ahead of the Abbotsford Pilots and five ahead of the Langley Knights. Mission Outlaws follow at 28 and the Flames sit at the bottom with 20. The Kodiaks started out ahead of the Delta HARRY HUNT PHOTO Ice Hawks, Dec. 23 in Goalie Trey White (#35) and Jayden Atchison (#19) in a friendly between the Ladner, but ended up losAldergrove Atom C2 (black) and C3 (white) Storm teams at Aldergrove Arena ing 4-3 in overtime. over the Christmas holidays, Friday, Dec. 19. The Kodiaks were up
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Langley Knights’ goaltender Nickolas Trenciansky turns aside Aldergrove Kodiaks’ Cameron Davitt during a first period scoring opportunity. Denied on this chance, Davitt bounced back to score three times in a 7-4 Aldergrove victory at George Preston Recreation Centre, Dec. 18. 3-1 in the first period, with a pair of goals from Cameron Davitt sandwiching a power play goal by Jordan Funk and one by Hawks’ Quinten Wideski. Assists came from Callegari (2), Wieking, Davitt and Funk. However, the Hawks evened it up with one goal in each of the remaining periods by Brent Chreptyk. A shorthanded, unassisted goal by Hawks’ Jake Fletcher at 36 seconds into overtime sealed the game for the Hawks. In a first-place showdown with the Langley
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Knights, Davitt scored three times as the Kodiaks beat the Knights 7-4. The junior B hockey game was played on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the George Preston Recreation Centre with Aldergrove punishing Langley on the power play, scoring four times in 10 chances on the man advantage. The win was Aldergrove’s ninth in 11 games. The Kodiaks led 1-0 after one period and 3-2 after 40 minutes. The visitors scored twice with the man advantage in the third period to break
open the game. Aldergrove’s Funk had a goal and two assists and Elvis Jansons, Dolby and Wieking had a goal and an assist apiece. Nickolas Trenciansky made 46 saves in the loss as the Knights were outshot 52-31. Kodiaks’ Ben Giesbrecht stopped 27 shots for the victory. The Kodiaks travel to Burnaby Winter Club on Jan. 4 to play the Grandview Steelers, and their first home game of the new year is Jan. 7 at Aldergrove Arena versus Richmond Sockeyes, puck drop 7:15 p.m.
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Hunter protest over new regulations to benefit guides fills Langley meeting room By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star
As B.C. hunters packed rooms to protest regulations giving guideoutfitters and their out-of-province clients a larger share of big-game permits, the provincial government argues that the shift is being exaggerated. B.C. Wildlife Federation held a meeting on the controversial topic Wednesday night in Langley. The latest increase in the share of guide permits to hunt moose, grizzly bear and other restricted animals in limited-entry hunting areas of B.C. totals 618 “hunting opportunities” across the province per year, says a statement from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Based on the success rate of hunts for different species, “this model represents a transfer of approximately 186 animals from residents to guides.” The B.C. Wildlife Federation’s estimate that the wild game allocation policy could result in 5,000 fewer hunting permits for resident hunters under limited entry hunting rules is “not accurate,” the ministry says. Forests Minister Steve Thomson
said in an interview he made the decision on the latest allocation after a long consultation where the BCWF and the Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. couldn’t agree. The decision was to provide certainty for guide businesses, but also took away guides’ rights to pool regional game allotments and hunt in vacant guiding territories. “There are arguments over the number, depending on which base you use, and I expect those arguments will continue,” Thomson said. “At the end of the day we all want the same thing, which is healthy wildlife populations.” BCWF hosted hunter meetings in Kelowna and Langley this week, and spokesman Jesse Zeman said hunters were lined up out the door in Langley. He said the latest changes are part of a longer-term shift going back more than a decade that has seen a loss of harvest share for resident hunters. B.C. hunters are concerned that the share reserved for guide-outfitters is now higher than anywhere else in North America. Under the latest policy, that share is 20 per cent for elk, 20 or 25 per cent for moose depending on the restricted region, 35 per cent
for mountain goat, and 40 per cent for grizzly bears. Open season areas for moose and other animals remain in the southern Interior and northeast, where anyone can buy a license and tag to hunt. Abundant species such as mule deer, whitetail deer and black bear have no hunting quotas in any part of B.C. Zeman said for prized species such as Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island, winning a resident tag in the lottery is rare enough to be a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. As hunter numbers rebound, they increasingly face the choice to aim for another species, drive long distances to an unrestricted region, or hire a guide. The latest changes include returning Kootenay bighorn sheep to a general open season for guided hunting. The restriction that only full-curl rams can be hunted remains in place. Thomson said the population will be closely watched, and harvest limits returned if necessary. Zeman said the BCWF is concerned that this iconic Rocky Mountain trophy could once again be over-hunted. The popularity of hunting in B.C. continues to increase, from about 81,000 licences issued in 2003 to
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from resident hunters and the share reserved for guides has risen. In 2005 there were 56,000 applications for moose, with only one out of five successful. By 2013, there were nearly 67,000 would-be resident moose hunters, 54,000 of whom were refused a moose tag.
Metro loses appeal to uphold growth limits in Langley Court ruling not seen as risk to region’s growth strategy By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
Metro Vancouver has again lost in court to Langley Township in a legal fight over whether the regional district’s rules to control urban sprawl trump the decisions of the municipality. The B.C. Court of Appeal rejected Metro’s appeal of its earlier failed attempt to quash a Langley rezoning that allowed much smaller lot sizes so 67 new homes could be built on farmland near Trinity Western University. All three judges in the appeal found no inconsistency between Langley Township’s Official Community Plan and its commitments under Metro’s growth strategy, rejecting Metro’s position that the rezoning was an illegal amendment. The ruling also notes the areas slated for development within the A.C.T. Stock Farm owned by Peter
Wall are “not suitable for agriculture” the whole regional growth strategy in and the plans were conditionally question.” approved by the Agricultural Land He said the region had been most Commission. concerned about the language used The decision means homes can be by the lower court judge suggesting built there as proposed, the regional district has creating a larger university no authority to interfere district near Highway 1, in local development decias well as on the 11-acre sions. Hendricks farm further The appeal court’s south in Langley where more narrow ruling Metro also lost on appeal. appears to have ignored But Metro board chair those comments and left Greg Moore said the the regional district with regional district does not teeth to enforce growth believe the defeat creates a limits, he said, although dangerous precedent that there may need to be Greg Moore unravels its new regional more explicit wording in growth strategy or its future ability to regional context statements that citrestrain development to protect farm- ies pass to indicate how they will conland. form to Metro rules. “We obviously wish it had gone Langley Township had not yet in a different direction,” Moore said. adopted its new regional context “But it isn’t as grand as some people statement when its council approved have been making it out that it puts the development, so it was governed
by Metro’s old 1998 Livable Region growth strategy. Strategic Plan, not the new regional “They’ve changed their tune growth strategy adopted in 2011. because we were right,” Froese said. Moore said he expects Langley “This is a nice Christmas present for Township will now pass its context me.” statement and comply Metro has also been with the new growth stratat odds with Port Moody egy moving forward. over that city’s plan to Langley Township convert industrial land Mayor Jack Froese said into higher density mixed Moore is wrong to downuses. play the decision. Moore said the region “I think this is signifiand Port Moody have cant moving forward on agreed to try to reach an how regional districts out-of-court resolution relate to the member by the end of March on municipalities,” Froese what changes to the local Jack Froese said. “This case will resoOfficial Community Plan nate very strongly with the members. are acceptable. Metro Vancouver had The right of locally elected govern- sought financial aid from the Union ments to control land use planning is of B.C. Municipalities to fight the paramount.” appeal against Langley Township, He said Metro is now admitting but was rejected on the basis UBCM what the Township has long insist- could not support one of its members ed – it was operating under the old in court against another.
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Just as the title says, this Langley townhome is ideally located in the heart of the city near shopping and $264,900 transit, in a selfmanaged complex with NO Strata fees. All kinds of upgrades including, windows, roof, hot-water tank, furnace, and flooring. Plus a private south facing back yard with bonus workshop and parking for two.. Call Verne today for your viewing 604-857-1100
Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley? Call today! I have a great one available — a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery or room for a new home site? Includes 2 road frontages. This is the ideal location. Call Verne Stel today @ 604-857-1100
5394 208 Street, Langley
1939 256th Street, Langley.
NEW WESTMINSTER’S FINEST CONDO AVAILABLE Come check out the finest condo on the market in New Westminster. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit includes vaulted ceilings, a huge loft, updated flooring, paint and kitchen, just to mention a few. Plus beautiful view of the Fraser River. This unit is sure to please. Call Verne Stel today, 604-857-1100
#208 74 Miner Street, New Westminster
$304,000
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$389,900
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Fully suited with lane access and a small workshop already in place right beside the Legion in Aldergrove. 9751 sq ft yard almost an quarter acre lot. Take a look at this one if you need room - floor is 1160 sq ft with a full bsmt. Starter or investment this is worth a look.
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$615,000
$559,900
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One of Stonebridge Estates finest homes is now for sale and it could be yours! This is a very well appointed home from the open kitchen with island and eating bar, sit down eating area, family room concept with room for the large screen TV. This is set up for living comfortably – that’s for sure. Enjoy the crown molding and high ceilings, great colour scheme throughout and 2 offices for the work at home family. All the features that you are looking for are here and neat as a pin. Don’t pass this home up, oh yeah, you got to see the back yard here – cozy and private with a n/gas BBQ hookup already in place. All this on warm floors with the crawl space below, custom matched garden shed/workshop as well.
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27598-48th AVENUE
2 bedroom rancher on a double lot already subdivided with lane way access and workshop /suite in back in Huntington Village. 1056 sq ft and neat and clean on a concrete foundation with a crawl space all appliances included and upgraded windows and newer roof. This home is nice and warm have a look if you are looking for affordable.
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27022-35 AVENUE
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All in one location and below replacement cost seller wants sold today so here is your opportunity. 2000 sq on the main floor 2 bedroom suite upstairs and secure paved parking in the rear of building. You’ve driven past it now it’s time to own it. Right across the road from Aldergrove Credit Union. Quick possession possible need an investment or????
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$ 189,900
Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
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.4 acre lot with freeway exposure septic approved and drilled well Is in. Looking to advertise a business or park your truck, check this out!
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$ 639,900
Check out this rancher on this fenced and cross fenced 1.24 acre lot with shop and horse barn bonus 2 septic systems for the second dwelling( fully serviced mobile pad already in) Good value here make an appointment to see it today. New heat pump in the home, new perimeter drains, newer roof motivated sellers have a look today.
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