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Newest Link in South Langley Trail Opened

KURT LANGMANN PHOTO

The portion of the South Langley Regional Trail between 256 and 264 Streets was oficially opened by Langley Township and Back Country Horsemen of B.C.’s Aldergrove chapter on Saturday. Story, page 3.

New transit tax raises questions among callers

By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star

Questions raised at the ninth “telephone town hall” on the proposed transportation and transit tax centred around the poor levels of transit service in Langley, and what will be done to improve it.

While questioners did not give Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese a tough time, many of his answers left them disappointed.

Froese and Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association CEO Elizabeth Model fielded ques-

tions during the one-hour meeting Monday, moderated by former radio hot-liner Bill Good.

The mayor stated that Langley’s population will double in the next 30 years and “more and better transit” is needed. He said the Mayors’ Council plan will bring light rapid transit to Langley City in 12 years, and also bring in rapid buses and better roads.

He said rapid bus service will be instituted along Fraser Highway and 200 Street, with three-minute frequency on Fraser Highway and fiveminute frequency on 200 Street.

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Questioners wanted more specifics. Lorraine said “where I live, the bus runs once an hour and takes a tour all around Langley for half an hour just to get somewhere.”

Froese acknowledged that bus service along Fraser Highway to Aldergrove is infrequent, and that rural areas of Langley Township, which has 75 per cent of its land in the Agricultural Land Reserve, is non-existent. That won’t change under the plan, he aid.

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industrial park, he said there were no plans to institute any bus service there, despite the fact that thousands of people work there.

“Why should I vote ‘yes’ to a tax increase that will never benefit me?”

Ryan said.

Froese said that the Township will get a significant amount of money from the plan to improve 16 Avenue and Fraser Highway, including 50 per cent of the cost to widen Fraser Highway to four lanes — a project that remains to be done between 232 Street and Aldergrove.

Johanna said she lives in a rural area of Langley, and must walk 45 minutes to Fraser Highway and 232 Street to get a bus. She noted there are no streetlights, no sidewalks and wildlife on the road at night.

“Bus service isn’t as good as we would like to see,” Froese admitted.

“The plan focuses on more denselypopulated areas. Rural areas will not get improvements.”

Lynn said that she supports the mayors’ plan and is voting ‘yes,’ but would like to see more detailed work

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New link in South Langley Trail opens Aldergrove Star

KURT LANGMANN PHOTO

Mayor Jack Froese with a donkey belonging to resident and trail user Donna MacDonald.

Horse riders, walkers, and cyclists are now able to travel from Campbell Valley Regional Park all the way through to Aldergrove Regional Park, thanks to the completion of the South Langley Regional Trail.

A “missing link” in the shared use trail has been completed by the Township of Langley with volunteer help from the Back Country Horsemen of BC’s (BCHBC) Aldergrove Chapter.

Members of the club pledged their time, manpower, and machinery to help complete the trail.

The new portion was officially opened in the 25800 block of 8 Avenue, just east of 256 Street, on March 14.

“It is wonderful to have the South Langley Regional Trail completed,” said Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. “This is a beautiful area of our municipality and many people will get great enjoyment out of this trail.

We are very grateful to the Back Country Horsemen for all they did to make this possible.”

“They were excellent partners and a great group to work with,” Township Parks design and development manager Al Neufeld said of the horsemen,

KURT LANGMANN PHOTO

Councillor Bob Long, Mayor Jack Froese and Coun. Blair Whitmarsh helped Jack Breaks of Back Country Horsemen of BC’s Aldergrove chapter cut the ribbon to open the newest link in the South Langley Regional Trail on Saturday. who spent more than three years moving dirt, cutting brush, and clearing a pathway.

Many members of the Back Country Horsemen live in the area, and the BCHBC’s mission is to give equestrians a safe and social opportunity to learn about trail riding and the wilderness experience. The club also works with governments, businesses, and other recreational users to

preserve and enhance public land for all trail users.

Prior to the new section’s completion, the South Langley Regional Trail started at Campbell Valley Regional Park at 216 Street and 4 Avenue. It continued east along 8 Avenue for about 11 kilometres before ending at 256 Street.

In 2011, the BCHBC’s Aldergrove Chapter approached

Township Council and asked for the money to complete the project and connect the trail through to Aldergrove Regional Park at 272 Street. The Horsemen pledged to help reduce the cost of the project by providing volunteer labour and using their own machinery.

The Horsemen held work parties to clear the land and with a Horse Council of BC grant and the support of local businesses, secured loads of gravel and other material for the pathway. The Township built bridges strong enough to hold horses over two creeks, and created a switchback to allow access up a steep hill near 264 Street.

“Now that the hill and creeks have been conquered, trail users will be able to stay on the 8 Avenue alignment to get to Aldergrove Regional Park,” Neufeld said.

Riders and walkers currently connect east to the park from 264 Street via the 8th Avenue road shoulder, but future plans will see an independent trail created on the south side of 8 Avenue to provide a safer separation between the roadway and trail users. A crossing at 264 Street, Highway 13, will also have to be designed.

Two-to-one ‘No’ lead in transit referendum Angus Reid survey finds 61 per cent of Metro voters likely to vote No

By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

The No campaign has more than twice as much support as the Yes side in Metro Vancouver’s transit referendum as ballots begin to be mailed out, according to a new poll.

The Angus Reid Institute online survey found 61 per cent of voters in the region are definitely or probably voting No to the proposed 0.5 per cent Congestion Improvement Tax, compared to 27 per cent who said they will likely vote Yes. Twelve per cent were unsure.

The result shows even fewer Yes

voters than successive Insights West polls, the latest of which gave the Yes side 33 per cent to 55 per cent No. More than 1.5 million ballots are going out in the mail starting today and are expected to all arrive at homes by the end of the month.

Angus Reid pollsters said No sentiment appears widespread, but is strongest in Surrey, Richmond/Delta and the North Shore, and among voters over 35 years old.

The race is closer among Vancouver residents, younger people, those with a university education and frequent transit riders, although even

they are split.

Although voters have 11 weeks to mail their marked ballots back to Elections BC by a May 29 deadline, the Yes campaign may not have as much opportunity to persuade No-leaning voters as that would suggest. The polling firm said half of eligible voters intend to mail in their ballot “as soon as they get it.”

Distrust of TransLink and a belief too much new money would be wasted from the 0.5 per cent sales tax increase continue to drive the No vote.

The poll found the Yes side’s most

persuasive argument is that population growth will require transportation improvements, followed by the current congested state of roads and public transit.

Top reasons those polled gave for voting No were that TransLink “can’t be trusted” with new money from the tax; “TransLink needs to be overhauled before any big proposals go forward”; and others simply don’t want to pay an additional tax.

Sixty-nine per cent of No voters said the proposed improvements are “a good idea but they should be funded out of existing taxes.”

Others said it’s unfair for Metro Vancouver alone to have an extra sales tax when the entire province funds transportation in other regions.

While the Yes side has warned congestion will significantly worsen in the years ahead without upgrades, nearly three-quarters of No voters expect getting around Metro Vancouver will be equally painful 10 years from now if the tax is defeated.

The online survey of 950 Angus Reid forum members from Feb. 25 to March 5 has a margin of error equivalent to 3.3 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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done on road pricing. Froese said the mayors will be looking into it, and if it is established, the gas tax would likely be lowered.

Froese was asked how much the ‘yes’ campaign is spending and where the money is coming from. He said it is spending about $6 million, from TransLink and “taxation sources.” Model said organizations such as hers are volunteering their time to get the ‘yes’ message out.

Asked about bus service along 208 Street in Willoughby, Froese said such a bus route is part of the mayors’ plan.

Bruce asked where the estimate of one million people in the next 30 years came from, saying “one million more people will create total chaos.” He said the province is not planning expansions to schools and hospitals to meet the demand from that many additional people.

Froese said the number came from Metro

Vancouver’s regional growth strategy, and while is is an estimate, “it is based on very solid facts.

“If we are not planning today and putting infrastructure in place, we will be in dire straits 30 years from now.”

Paul said he supports the sales tax increase. “Take a ride on transit and look at the people riding it. They will be paying for pensions for people like me for years to come.

A half per cent does not break FRANK BUCHOLTZ PHOTO anyone’s bank.”

From left, moderator Bill Good, Surrey BIA CEO Elizabeth Model and Township mayor Jack Froese.

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Anne Strelic celebrated her 90th birthday this past week.

Married to Jerry Strelic, Anne (Kozar, maiden name) was the third-born child out of 12 on a farm in Script, Saskatchewan. She was born in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan on March 13, 1925.

She met Jerry Strelic at age 15 and courted for seven years, and they married when she was 22. On November 8, 2015 they will have been married for 68 years.

At age 17 she went to Toronto and worked in a war factory, making bullets until the Second World War ended in 1945.

She has three children; Diane, Brian and Gerlyn. To date she also has 10

grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

The couple moved from Saskatchewan to B.C. almost 70 years ago and first resided in Surrey before moving to their farm in Aldergrove. Jerry and Anne have been residing in their three bedroom house in West Abbotsford since 2004.

She has been involved with the Aldergrove Legion for 35-plus years and always is there to help anyone in need.

Anne has one of the best kept landscape yards and vegetable garden. They entertain every weekend and playing cards is a must in their household.

Birthday party was held at the Aldergrove Legion, March 13, and there were approximately 80 guests.

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Anne Strelic celebrated her 90th birthday in what turned out to literally be a barn-burner of a party, Friday night.

There were so many candles on her birthday cake — ninety of them, to be exact — that when she blew them out the smoke from the candles set off the fire alarms at the Aldergrove Legion hall.

Almost 100 partiers had to evacuate the building and await the arrival of the Aldergrove Fire Hall crew, to clear the alarm and allow everyone back inside.

“It was a very unexpected event,” said Strelic’s daughter, Gerlyn Winkelaar. “When the 90 candles were blown out the fire alarm went off and we all had to evacuate the building and my mom thought it was a joke. The firemen came out and were good sports about it, and stuck around for a little, wished my Mom happy birthday. Everyone was taking pictures of my Mom with the firemen.”

See Anne’s story at left in “Who’s Who.”

Avian flu quarantines lifted from all Abbotsford farms Aldergrove Star

Quarantines have now been lifted from all eight Abbotsford farms affected by avian influenza in December, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA also announced Wednesday that it had removed the “primary control zone” restricting the movement of birds and poultry products in southern British Columbia.

The zone and quarantines were put in place in December after the detection of H5N2 avian influenza on a broiler breeder chicken farm in Chilliwack and a turkey farm in Abbotsford.

The H5N2 virus was of a highly pathogenic nature, meaning it spread easily and had a high mortality rate. The virus was eventually detected

Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers were on scene at an Abbotsford turkey farm quarantined after the discovery of avian flu in December. on a total of 11 commer- more farms – including cial farms and a backyard two in Abbotsford – were farm in Aldergrove and given permission last resulted in the destruc- week to resume operation of more than tions.

“All infected prem245,000 birds. An H5N1 version of avian influ- ises have completed the enza was detected on required cleaning and a Chilliwack backyard disinfection procedures chicken farm in early under CFIA oversight,” the agency said in a February.

The first quaran- statement posted online “Three tines were lifted in early Wednesday.

February. They remain in of these premises are place on a Langley com- under quarantine for the mercial farm and the two remainder of their 21-day backyard farms, but three period to satisfy interna-

tional requirements.”

The CFIA said international restrictions remain in force on Canadian poultry exports.

While the source of the outbreak has not yet been revealed, the CFIA said: “Wild migratory birds are a known reservoir of the avian influenza virus. There is a significant wild bird population in the Fraser Valley and it is a known flyway for migrating birds.”

Testing of B.C. poultry will continue for 90 days after the last farm is disinfected and cleaned, after which Canada may regain its “avian influenza-free status,” the CFIA said.

The CFIA always stressed that the virus is not a risk to humans so long as poultry products “are properly handled and cooked.”

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Abbotsford senior conned out of $67,000 in Jamaican phone scam

By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star

The son of an 87-year-old Abbotsford man who was scammed out of $67,000 is sharing the story as a warning to others.

John Brown (not his real name) said although his dad eventually got back $41,000 of the amount he sent to the scammers, he is still out the remaining $26,000.

Brown said his dad, “Dave,” who formerly ran his own business for many years, was recently declared by a doctor to be of sound mind, but fell prey to a phone scam promising that if he invested $75,000, he would receive $3.5 million in return.

The caller, “Jack,” who first connected with Dave in January, said he had inherited $26 million from an uncle who had a gold mine in Sierra Leone, so he was good for the money.

Brown found out about the scam and begged his parents not to send any more money, but they wouldn’t listen nor would they take the advice of two Abbotsford police officers who visited them after Brown filed a police report.

He soon discovered that his dad had sent various amounts – ranging

from $400 to $26,000 – to different locations in Canada and the U.S. Meanwhile, the scammer continued to call Dave, promising that he would soon receive his $3.5 million and warning him not to let anyone know about the calls.

Other scam calls came from people purporting to be bank workers, RCMP officers and investors, claiming that Jack could be trusted.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service was able to intercept $26,000 in cash that Dave had been instructed by Jack to send in three different envelopes within one larger envelope to an address in the States.

Authorities spoke with Jack, who had the tracking number for the parcel, and confirmed he was calling from a number in Jamaica.

The cash was not forwarded.

A separate package with $15,000 cash was intercepted by Canada Post.

A woman in Toronto, Erika Murray, 23 was arrested in relation to the scam for charges of fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime and laundering the proceeds of crime.

An investigation into the packages sent to the U.S. is continuing.

Brown said his parents eventually realized they had been the victims of fraud and are “very remorseful and feel very stupid and embarrassed” about the situation.

The calls from Jack have stopped.

Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald confirms that Brown notified local police on Jan. 30 about the situation.

He said these types of scammers typically find their victims by searching social media sites online and finding out personal details.

“They’re looking for established people who have access to money,” MacDonald said.

He said these cases can be difficult to solve, from a police perspective, because the scammers often operate from foreign countries and use fake names, phone numbers that constantly change, and email accounts that are difficult to trace.

MacDonald warns consumers to follow the age-old advice of “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

“Our main concern is awareness. If someone is asking you to part with your money, your Spidey senses should be tingling,” said MacDonald.

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VICTORIA – March has been a good month for the B.C. NDP, and it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say that.

Opposition critics fired a shot amidships at the B.C. Liberal government when they began questioning the lack of progress by the new Auditor General for Local Government.

This experimental vessel was launched in Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and two years after it set sail, it is listing, taking on water and in danger of sinking.

The original idea was to expand the B.C. Auditor General’s office so it could check the financial performance of local governments too. Business groups were concerned about municipal taxes going up too quickly, with staff growing even as the province grappled with a hiring freeze.

Mayors and councillors began to talk of mutiny over that plan, protesting that their budgets are already required to balance and are subject to annual audits.

But this will be “performance auditing,” Clark insisted, not just making sure the figures add up. It will determine the public is receiving “value for money” on projects like arenas and services like police, by comparing different communities’ results. A new AGLG office opened in Surrey.

The “value for money” promise is on the rocks. The government appointed a quasi-independent board (hello, BC Ferries and TransLink) that hired chartered accountant Basia Ruta, a veteran of the federal Auditor General office who had also served as chief financial officer at Environment Canada and had done local government audits in private practice.

NDP local government critic Selina Robinson started asking why this office has spent $5.2 million and produced only one audit out of a promised 18. Community Minister Coralee Oakes, a former Quesnel councillor in her first cabinet post, allowed that there had been some rough water but there is smooth sailing ahead.

Then came a big leak, in the form of a “work environment review” of the good ship AGLG that was given to the NDP by a seasick crew member.

It described chaos below decks, with “shifting priorities and unclear direction,” as well as “wasted time and work” and “inefficient use of consultant and staff resources.”

Worse, the review noted a human resources monitor had been stationed at the office for most of January to maintain a “respectful workplace for all employees.”

“A peacekeeper,” as NDP leader John Horgan described the grim scene. “This is like

we’re in Cyprus.”

Then it was confirmed that when the AGLG board tried to conduct a performance review, Ruta’s response was to hire a lawyer. Ruta seems to be decisive when protecting her job, if not when hiring, running the office or meeting her own work targets.

Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard.

Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said. Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. The latest revision of that schedule is underway, no doubt in another series of long, acrimonious meetings.

Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on.

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

A new study urges municipalities to eliminate breaks for seniors on property taxes and fees to use services such as public transit and fitness classes.

The report by municipal finance expert Harry Kitchen was released by the Institute for Research on Public Policy.

Kitchen argues it’s time to abandon seniors discounts because they increasingly benefit wealthy retirees who don’t need the help.

“They were established at a time when a high percentage of older residents were living in poverty, but poverty rates for seniors have decreased considerably compared with those in the rest of the population,” Kitchen said.

His findings indicate seniors actually have the smallest share of people living in poverty of any age group in Canada.

He recommends grants and special aid be targeted to all low-income people in need, regardless of age.

“Those paying a reduced price are effectively subsidized by those paying the higher price,” Kitchen says in his study.

Harry Kitchen Cheap or free services to seniors can also lead to excessive use of services and larger-than-required facilities, it says.

Extra revenue from ending blanket discounts for seniors could give cities more flexibility to reduce their reliance on property taxes, he argued.

He warns the inequity of seniors discounts will worsen as the population ages and reform will become increasingly difficult as more voters turn 65.

B.C.’s home owner grant program reduces the property tax on a principle residence by more if the owner is a senior – the tax reduction is up to $845 per year for seniors but is capped at $570 for those under 65.

TransLink charges seniors a $52 for a monthly “concession” pass that’s valid across all zones, while other regular adults are charged $170 a month for a pass that’s good for all zones, or $91 for one zone only.

BC Ferries eliminated a major freebie for seniors a year ago – free travel on non-holiday weekdays. Seniors now pay half price on their passenger fare Monday to Thursday.

LETTERS

Cat shelter is too grand Editor: In the news the last couple of weeks is a lot of talk about cats, wild and domestic, roaming the Township by the thousands.

LAPS has taken on the job of rehabilitating these critters. That to me is am impossible job as cats don’t usually come when you whistle.

The press has reported that 10 cats were surrendered to LAPS for care and adoption and only a few more last year.

With these few feline residents to care for I don’t see the need for a new $540,000 cat facility.

The few times I have been in the kennel area at LAPS I have never seen more than four or five dogs in the runs.

That leaves lots of room to build a separating wall and private entrance to create an isolated cat unit for a lot less than $540,000.

John Winter, Langley

Not even two-bits worth Editor: What on earth are they thinking? Here in this very wealthy province, workers in minimum wage jobs have been crying out for a living wage of at least $15 per hour for a long time. That outcry is getting louder every day.

They get offered twenty cents per hour? Have the Liberals decided to just give up governing B.C.? They have just handed the Opposition a beautiful gift for the next election. Seriously, twenty cents an hour? For shame!

Wayne Boylan, Aldergrove

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On a surprisingly beautiful Monday, Aldergrove Daycare took advantage of the sunny weather and ventured down to the Aldergrove Dairy Queen for a free ice cream cone. The daycare’s 22 local children “enjoyed a cone on the house. Thank you, Dairy Queen,” said Mary Kobayashi, owner-operator of Aldergrove Daycare. The free cones were part of the nation-wide celebration of Dairy Queen’s “birthday” and the local DQ franchises also gathered donations for BC Children’s Hospital that day.

Mark Johnson was 21 years old when his life changed forever. He had only been working at a sawmill for nine months when he nearly died in a workplace incident. He was cleaning out a wood chipper when his left arm became trapped in heavy machinery.

He didn’t lose his arm, but today has limited wrist and shoulder function.

Eight years later, the Maple Ridge resident wants more young people and employers to be better prepared on the job to prevent workplace injuries from occurring. That’s just one of the messages he delivered to youth at Mission Community Skills Centre in Langley on Thursday.

WorkSafe BC organized the talk to Langley youth.

“No amount of work is worth losing a limb, or even a finger,” Johnson told the teens. “I want people to think about how their family would react if they didn’t come home.”

While the injury rate for all young workers has improved, the rate at which young males are injured continues to be higher than the provincial average.

In 2013, 6,540 young workers were injured – on average 26 per day – and six young workers were killed on the job.

“Whether they’re young or old, the same thing applies to all workers,” says Johnson. “What counts most on the job

Mark Johnson is staying in one piece and getting home in one piece.” He said young workers feel pressure to produce and safety can be overlooked.

In Johnson’s accident, his muscles and tendons became detached. Despite multiple surgeries, doctors wanted to amputate but he decided to keep his arm, even though it has little mobility.

He has gone through difficult and dark moments in his life but at one point he decided to change his outlook and worked hard to find a new normal.

“I’m back to snowboarding and slopitch baseball. I coach the team and can bat one-handed, hit the ball pretty far, catch with right arm . . .”

Langley man charged in string of bank robberies Aldergrove Star

Charges have been laid against a Langley man who is accused of robbing or attempting to rob no fewer than seven banks in the Lower Mainland during a five week span, from Jan. 27 to March 4, 2015.

Thomas Dennis Prosser, 36, was arrested by Ridge Meadows RCMP on March 4, after a lone male entered a Bank of Montreal in the 20600 block of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge.

Police say the man indicated that he had a gun and was able to flee the

bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

Investigators of Ridge Meadow RCMP’s Street Enforcement Unit had earlier viewed photographs of a suspect believed to be responsible for a string of six bank robberies in Langley and Surrey.

Believing the suspect they had in custody was also responsible for those robberies, they contacted RCMP in Surrey and Langley.

A search warrant was executed at Prosser’s Langley residence and all investigative findings were forwarded

to Crown Counsel who approved seven counts of robbery.

Prosser remains in custody pending a court appearance.

In addition to the March 4 robbery in Maple Ridge, the charges against Prosser stem from incidents which took place on Jan. 26, Feb. 17, Feb. 20, Feb. 27 and March 3.

The first robbery took place at a Royal Bank in Surrey, where a man entered the bank and produced a note indicating that he was armed and demanding money.

An undisclosed amount of cash

was taken in this robbery.

On Feb. 17, the man attempted to rob the New Westminster Savings Credit Union, located in the 20800 Block of Fraser Highway in Langley. In this instance, no cash was obtained.

Three days later, on Feb. 20, the man entered the TD Canada Trust in the 18600 block of Fraser Hwy. in Surrey and produced a note indicating that he was armed.

Once again, the suspect departed with an undisclosed amount of money.

Similar incidents occurred on Feb. 27 at an HSBC in the 20000 block of the Langley Bypass, on March 3 at a Surrey Scotia Bank and again on March 3 at the Aldergrove CIBC branch on 272 Street.

In each of those cases, the suspect once again produced a note and managed to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police are continuing their investigation and asking anyone who may have further information to call them or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Langley district school administration cuts ordered

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

The Ministry of Education has sent a message to every school board in the province to make cuts this year in administrative costs — but some Langley trustees warn those cuts will be felt in the classroom.

B.C. school boards have been told to find $29 million in savings through cutting administration costs.

Langley School District spends

about three per cent of its $186 million budget on administration, that includes principals and vice principals.

“The district will have to submit a savings plan to the ministry,” said secretary-treasurer David Green at the last board meeting (March 10).

“We may need to find $1 million in savings per year.”

The district has had to add administration staff, such as maintenance

and district level staff, because they have opened three new schools.

Trustee Megan Dykeman was livid about the cuts and voiced her disapproval, urging taxpayers to remember this come election time.

“We need to get real with the ministry at some point,” said Dykeman.

“We can’t cut and (have) it not affect students. We have built new schools — we have to staff them. This is a shell game and it’s ludicrous. We

already have students bringing their own paper. Maybe we should ask them to start bringing their own toilet paper to school too.”

She said it is no secret the Liberal government is looking at amalgamating school boards to save money.

Trustee David Tod also shared his concern that the cuts will be felt in the classroom and in programming.

“Come April 1, MSP and utilities are going up. I’m not sure how we

can find savings. We won’t be able to insulate the students in our care. We are cutting to the bone,” said Tod. Trustee Rod Ross then asked if increasing international student fees would help with savings. Last year, Langley increased the fees by $500 per student. The district relies on revenue from international students.

Langley is in a better position than many other districts, as it is facing a $1.9 million deficit.

Security beefed up at Abbotsford hospital after attack on nurse

By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star

Less than two weeks after a nurse was injured in an unprovoked attack at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, a security guard has been added to the hospital’s emergency room.

Fraser Health said in a statement

that the recent incidents and assaults by patients on staff are “extremely upsetting” and they have implemented changes, such as adding a dedicated 24/7 security officer specifically stationed in the ER. On March 1, a 39-year-old nurse was attacked by a 23-year-old man

who was in the emergency department for medical and mental health treatment. The nurse had cuts above and below his eye and required stitches.

Ryan Michael Stard, 23, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm in relation to the incident and is

next scheduled to appear in court on April 2.

Erin Labbe, senior public affairs consultant with Fraser Health, said the guard is in the ER and “visible to both patients and staff, so it provides a bit more sense of security for everyone in that environment.”

Fraser Health stated that incidents of violence and aggression towards staff vary between hospitals, depending on size, services and the population served, and each hospital is addressed individually.

The hospital previously had two security guards for the building.

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Irish Traditions Celebrated at Legion’s St. Patrick’s Day Party

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Aldergrove Legion hosted an early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 15, with performances by the young talents of Sionnaine School of Irish Dance. The Legion also served “green beer” for the guests, who included an appropriately attired Bob Brady, decked in Irish finery.

Accused pleads not guilty DNA leads to trial

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

The second degree murder trial against Langley resident Jason Brewer has started in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.

On Monday, Crown counsel Ranjit Khangura told a judge that the Crown will set out to prove that Brewer, 26, stabbed his friend Cole Manning, 40, to death in Brewer’s bedroom inside his Willoughby basement suite on New Year’s Eve 2012.

The trial is expected to take three weeks, with Crown calling 11 witnesses, mainly police officers, a blood spatter expert, forensic expert, some of Brewer’s friends, his then-girlfriend’s mother and the pathologist who did the autopsy.

At the conclusion of jury selection, Brewer decided to enter a not guilty plea and the trial is now with a judge alone. Members of Manning’s family were in the courtroom.

Brewer sat listening in the prisoner’s box, wearing a blue golf shirt, with his brown hair cropped short and a trimmed goatee. He has tattoos.

Crown revealed on the opening day that Manning’s toxicology report showed he had no alcohol or drugs in his system when he was killed.

Crown said that phone records will show that Manning and Brewer had communicated several times over the week leading up to Manning’s death.

The night of the murder, the two had arranged to meet at Brewer’s basement suite located near 196 Street and 69 Avenue.

Brewer had just moved in there a few days beforehand.

Crown intends to show that Manning’s body was found on Brewer’s bed with a knife in his neck.

Khangura said they will show text messages Brewer made after Manning was killed and the 911 call made by Brewer’s long-time

friend. Crown alleges Brewer went to see his long-time friend after the murder to confess what he had done.

Afterwards, his friend phoned 911.

Police were able to track Brewer by pinning his cellphone.

Crown said Brewer was on his way to his friend’s house in Abbotsford so police got there first. When he saw them there, he fled in his car and a short but eventful pursuit took place. It took several police cars ramming his vehicle to effect his arrest. Brewer was taken down on 264 Street, near the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Khangura said DNA found on Brewer’s jeans upon his arrest match the victim’s.

Evidence collected in the bedroom show that there was a bank deposit envelope with $20 inside it beside Manning’s body.

No alleged motive was discussed in court. Crown is expected to spend more than a week in examining witnesses.

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DNA evidence has led to charges against a Langley man for a May sexual assault.

Three separate investigations and two RCMP detachments working together has resulted in multiple charges laid against Kevin Adelmo Sharp, 22, of Langley.

In the first of two similar occurrences, on October 3 at approximately 11:30 p.m. a Langley RCMP officer was flagged down by a female in the 20100-block of 56 Avenue. The woman told the officer she had been sexually assaulted. She advised the officer she had been picked up by a male, alleged to be Sharp, and taken to a park area in the 19800-block of 53 Avenue where they would have sex in exchange for money.

When they arrived at the park, she asked for the cash agreed upon. Sharp stated he would pay later. She insisted he pay immediately to which he refused and subsequently sexually assaulted her. He then pushed her out of his car and fled, nearly striking her with the vehicle.

The second allegation refers to a Surrey incident where Sharp allegedly assaulted and robbed a Langley woman on October 7 of last year. The circumstances are very similar in that he physically assaulted her. She was eventually able to escape and the suspect took items from her purse before fleeing.

These two investigations allowed police to link Sharp to an event that took place in Langley on May 1 in the 20500-block of 24 Avenue. The resident woke

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The victim attended the hospital where she consented to a sexual assault examination. In November, the Forensic Assessment Centre linked DNA taken from the victim to that taken from Kevin Sharp.

Sharp has been charged with break and enter, two counts of sexual assault with a weapon, theft of a motor vehicle and assault causing bodily harm. He is currently remanded in custody and will appear for his first trial in Surrey Provincial Court on June 8.

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Township unveils 50-year, $80 million cycling plan

By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

An ambitious longterm expansion of bicycle trails in Langley Township would take several decades and $80 million to build.

The “Township of Langley 2015 Cycling Plan,” posted on the municipal website on Feb. 16, would multiply the current amount of available cycling trails by at least eight times.

The plan “is projected to be completed in stages over the next 50 years, subject to the availability of funding” the report states.

Langley Township currently has 64 kilometres of on-street cycling lanes, which would ultimately increase to 360 kilometres of on-street cycling lanes and another 160 kilometres of offstreet cycling trails by 2065.

The $80 million construction cost, calculated in 2013 dollars, doesn’t include the expense of

land acquisition or maintenance, projected to be another $1.2 million per year for “street sweeping, road marking, signage maintenance, bike symbols, and pavement repairs.”

The plan would add new bike routes on 96 Avenue, 102B Avenue, 199A Street, 201 Street, 202 Street connecting to the Golden Ears Bridge, 72 Avenue, 80 Avenue, 86 Avenue, 200 Street, 202A/202B Street, 206 Street, 208 Street in Willoughby, 48 Avenue, 56 Avenue, 216 Street, 222/224 Street in Murrayville, 264 Street in Gloucester, 24 Avenue, 32 Avenue, Highway 13 in Aldergrove, as well as 20 Avenue, 24 Avenue, 28 Avenue, 32 Avenue, 200 Street, 204 Street, 208 Street, 224 Street, and 248 Street in South Langley. It would also add new routes on 52 Avenue in Murrayville and produce “significantly changed” routes in Brookswood, Walnut

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The group is hoping to raise $30,000 to pay for new instruments, music lessons and uniforms. additional cost savings Abbotsford, that is sim- ing for new members as by having kilts made in ply too far to travel on a well and previous musical the style that was worn weeknight, said Corr. experience is not necesduring the First World “We need to pay for sary.

War. Due to wartime some quality instruction “We want kids to rationing, the garments time for our cadets to set know they can come out were pleated in such a a solid foundation for and do this,” said Corr. way that they used far their learning.”

“How often do you get less fabric and were much The cost for lessons is music lessons for free?” less expensive to make, around $75 per hour, per The ultimate goal, explained Corr. teacher. Two qualified said Corr, is that Langley In addition, the band instructors — one for would have a pipe and requires a number of pipes and one for drums drum band that could bagpipe chanters — at — are required. perform for the commuaround $50 to $75 apiece The cadets are not just nity.

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Legion, in particular, has two additional full sets of “If community groups been amazing,” said Corr. bagpipes ($1,500 each) could use some brawn, “They help how they can, drums, sticks, harnesses we’ll help.” but it would be great to and regimental insigFor the last few years be able to play for them. nia decals. The group the cadets and parents “If you love to hear has already purchased have volunteered to help a quality pipe & drum second-hand drums, but the Langley Elks at their band at community those are in need of at Hawaiian pig roast and events, parades, and speleast $1,000 in repairs. it’s been a great experi- cial celebrations we hope In addition to equip- ence, Corr said. you’ll help us with ours,” ment, the young musiBecause of safety con- said Corr. cians need professional cerns, the one activity the To find out more, instruction. Last year, cadets are not allowed to visit their website at the cadets were able to do is direct traffic. www.2277rcacc.com train with the Surrey By raising the money To make a donation, Seaforth Cadets, however as an organization, the go to website http:// that group’s lessons have Seaforth Highlanders w w w.youcar ing.com/ been moved to Delta and are able to offer youth an f a m i l y - f u n d r a i s e r / Jericho Beach. opportunity to partici- k ick star t-pipe-dr umWith many of the pate at no cost to them- band-for-2277-seaforthLangley cadets coming selves or their parents. highlanders/301560#. from Aldergrove and They’re always look- VNHTRhVVHrM.gmail

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They bring a solemn grace to Canadian cenotaphs every Nov. 11. And they’re always a big hit at community events.

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To help make that wish a reality, an online campaign has been set up in the hope of raising thousands of dollars for the 2277 Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, Royal Cadet Army Corps of Langley — a group of 12- to 18-year-old musicians — to help them purchase costly instruments, receive quality instruction to play them well and to do it all in true highland style.

Altogether, the group hopes to raise $30,000 to cover a range of expenses associated with forming a performance-ready pipe & drum band, said Corr a member of the parent sponsoring committee, whose son, Gerard, plays the bagpipes.

Until the band, which formed in 2010, has proper instruments and highland gear, they cannot enter parades or participate in community events, such as Remembrance Day services, said Corr.

Unfortunately, the equipment they need to get started cannot be had for a song.

The band’s extensive wish list, includes 10 sets of highland dress, comprised of kilts, hose, dress shoes and sporrans, as well as tunics which, if they must be purchased through a tailor, could cost as much as $1,500 to $2,000 each. Ideally, she said, they’d prefer to purchase the jackets secondhand.

They’re also looking into the possibility of

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BC Business magazine has released its first-ever top-ten list of “Best Cities for Work in B.C.” and the Township of Langley was solidly ranked at #7.

Gary MacKinnon, the Township’s manager of economic development, was pleased the community was recognized for its strong economy and ability to supply jobs - but not surprised.

“The Township of Langley is

proud of its ability to attract businesses in a variety of sectors and to provide one job for every person in the work force,” he said.

“Our commercial climate is thriving, as everything from large manufacturers and corporate head offices to retail outlets and home businesses choose to operate in the Township. There is a lot of potential here, and the result is a healthy job market.”

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Boasting a central location in the Lower Mainland, access to the U.S. border and transportation routes, a skilled workforce, and affordable land available for both businesses and homes, it has many assets that appeal to employers.

When compiling its list, BC Business looked at economic factors that reflect the health of job markets in 36 cities.

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At left, Aldergrove Secondary school’s Jess Brucker (in blue, with the ball) in a girls’ rugby “friendly” with Robert Bateman Secondary just before spring break, Tuesday, March 10 at Aldergrove’s field.

At right, Aldergrove Secondary school’s Saaya Ito (in blue, with the ball) in the same game.

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Mission City Outlaws celebrate 5-3 win over Aldergrove Kodiaks at Aldergrove Arena, March 11.

Outlaws down Kodiaks 4-1 in semi-final round

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks were overtaken by the Mission City Outlaws 5-3 Wednesday, March 11 at Aldergrove Arena.

The Kodiaks, last year’s league champions and this year’s regular season champions, lost four games in a row against the Outlaws, giving the Outlaws the championship title for the Harold Brittain conference this year. The Kodiaks only won the series’ opening game, March 4.

The Outlaws have advanced to the league finals versus the winner of the Tom Shaw conference playoffs, the North Vancouver Wolf Pack. The Outlaws won their final series’ opening game 4-3 on Monday, March 16.

Kodiak Cameron Davitt opened the scoring early in the first period, March 11, but the Outlaws soon took a 2-1 lead. The Kodiaks evened the score up and were up 3-2 in the third before the Outlaws scored three more, including an empty-netter late in the third.

In action versus the Mission City Outlaws on March 11: Aldergrove Kodiaks Brandon Dolby (#8 in photo at left) and Kodiaks captain Aaron Markin (#10 in photo below) played key roles in the success of the team in a season which featured many rookie players. The team showed surprising strength and depth and should be even better next season when many of these players return for their second season with the Kodiaks.

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By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star

One hundred and twenty-eight games, more than 700 players and thousands of fans.

Those are the final numbers as March Madness came to a close on Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.

The facility hosted four senior boys provincial basketball championships — 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A — over the course of four days last week.

And when all was said and done, the Kelowna Christian Knights, St. Michael’s University Blue Jags, Fleetwood Park Dragons and Yale Lions had been crowned champions in their respective divisions.

Altogether, 64 senior boys basketball teams played a total of 128

games.

This latest round of championships also wrapped up a busy threeweek stretch at the LEC as the facility hosted the junior boys provincial championships (32 teams, 80 games) at the end of February and then the junior girls, 2A senior girls and 3A senior girls provincial tournaments (48 teams, 96 games) in early March.

“There was a real buzz in the air among the spectators and the players,” said Paul Eberhardt, the president of the B.C. High School Boys Basketball Association.

“We were extremely pleased with it. For a very long time, we have had a goal of trying to have all our championships in one place and at the same time.

“And for the first time, we couldn’t have been happier with how it went.”

He expects the tournaments to return to the LEC once the dates are finalized.

“It is definitely in our wishes and our plans to be there for a while,” Eberhardt said.

Eberhardt said that the spectators enjoyed being able to go from court to court — four courts were in action all at the same time — if one game wasn’t holding their attention.

“If a game wasn’t that good, they could just go to another court,” he said.

“And the crowds were certainly indicative. This was the largest crowds we have ever had in the four years at the Langley Events Centre.”

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“It was a really good three weeks,” said Jared Harman, the director of business development for the LEC. “From an attendance standpoint, numbers were up from last year.”

The 4A senior boys championship final between Abbotsford’s Yale Lions and Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens, drew 4,876 fans in a thrilling contest in which the Lions prevailed 69-63.

Harman said final numbers are expected later this week.

“Hosting the girls JOHN MORROW PHOTO the week before really allowed both genders to More than 4,800 fans were on hand on Saturday night at LEC to watch Abhave the spotlight, make botsford’s Yale Lions defeated Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens 69-63.

There were three local ments, the Brookswood relatively smoothly. it special for all competiteams competing this Bobcats won the 3A “Whenever you are tors,” Harman said.

“All the different tiers past weekend, with the senior girls title while running an event of any were able to come togeth- Credo Christian Kodiaks Walnut Grove won kind, there are always liter and support the sport.” delivering a best-ever fin- bronze in junior boys tle elements, but nothing ish for the school at the action. crazy,” Harman said.

1A tournament.

And the ’Cats junior “You learn new things The Kodiaks just girls placed 15th. when you put all the difmissed the podium, placBrookswood’s win in ferent events together.” ing fourth. the 3A final drew more Eberhardt said there The Langley Christian than 2,000 fans to the were a few minor glitches Kodiaks placed eighth in game, which is believed — things which were out the 2A tournament while to be the largest crowd to of their control — and the Walnut Grove Gators ever watch a high school they will now poll the were ninth in the 4A divi- girls’ basketball game in coaches and officials to sion. the province. see what can be improved In the earlier tournaThe tournaments ran on moving forward.

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The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program put together a series of strong performances at their home regatta, Head of the Fort.

Held on the Bedford Channel at Fort Langley on Saturday and featuring rowing clubs from the area, the Cascades earned seven top-two finishes.

“The students do all the work in organizing Head of the Fort along with myself, and it went quite well,” Cascades head coach Liz Chisholm said.

Among the highlights was a runnerup result for Emily Klootwyk and Ashley Bilodeau in the women’s lightweight double. They clocked a time of 29 minutes and 12 seconds, and actually had the best overall time, but took second to a Vancouver Rowing Club entry that had time subtracted for an age handicap.

“Their time was actually the fastest, and they haven’t raced together since the Western Canadians in October,” Chisholm said.

Team bragging rights were on the line in the men’s 4+/4- event, as the UFV men’s eight crew was divided into two boats. Cascades alum Mat Morrison joined Hans-Christian Mross, Scott Micona and Brad Jones, while coxswain

Ben Schreiner helmed a crew featuring Kyle Krahn, Stephen Wall, Mike Moreton and Riley Dueck. The Jones boat – comprised of the heavier rowers from the men’s eight, or the “engine room” in rowing parlance – ended up edging the lighter Schreiner boat, 25:25 to 27:02.

“To pit them against each other in the four, they love it – a lot of trash talk goes between them,” Chisholm said with a chuckle. “My lighter guys are technically more finessed, so they’ve beat them sometimes.”

In other action, the UFV men’s eight finished second to the ‘A’ crew from St. George’s School by a slim 8.1-second margin, while the Cascades’ Julia Pesek teamed up with Chris Jarvis – who competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics – to take second in the mixed double.

The UFV women’s four featuring Suzanne Kubat, Rachelle Strelezski, Katy Olley and Janelle Tucker notched a runner-up finish in their category, as did the women’s novice four crew of Jasmin Sprangers, Sarah Desrosiers, Stephanie Johnson and Genelle Grubb. Trevor Short and Ben Frizzo finished fifth in the men’s novice double, while Arden Holmes was sixth in the women’s single.

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Stage set for Langley Has Talent finale Anyone who has enjoyed the performances at previous LHT competitions, as well as those who have always planned to attend and not yet done so are urged to make this the year they come out.

“This is the last year Rotary will put on Langley Has Talent,” said the competition’s founder, Peter Luongo.

“I hope the community will really get behind it and demonstrate support for the talent in Langley and the need for a (dedicated performing arts) venue.

“I’m excited to have the chance to bring this to a close this year,” said Luongo.

Tickets for the March 28 show are $20 each, and are now available at langleyhastalent.com or at the Langley Times office, 20258 Fraser Hwy.

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With the selection of the semi finalists now complete, the stage is set for the fifth and final Langley Has Talent competition.

Twenty three acts will take the stage at Christian Life Assembly on Saturday, March 28. From those, the top acts, selected by a panel of celebrity and industry judges, will go through to perform in the finals at CLA on Saturday, April 18.

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Despite tough times in the local poultry industry, Fraser Valley farmers have exceeded their commitment to provide protein for thousands of meals for one of Canada’s poorest neighbourhoods.

Around 150 turkey and egg farmers raised $92,700 – $20,000 more than the previous year – to help Union Gospel Mission (UGM) include protein in many of the 320,000 meals it provides in Vancouver and New Westminster.

Abbotsford farmer James Krahn, who is

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“Despite all the challenges,” he said in a news release, “being a farmer has proven to be a relatively stable industry.

I think it’s just a good thing to give back in any way we can. We’ve done well, so why wouldn’t we share?”

While the six farms Krahn helps oversee weren’t infected by the avian influenza outbreak that hit the Fraser Valley in December, he has still felt the deep impact.

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“When the Fraser Valley farmers partnered with us, we were able to move away from offering a lot of sugar — which is easier to obtain — to much-needed protein,” said Bruce Curtiss, manager of Hastings Outreach. “Those with so little rarely get meat because it’s so expensive and needs to be prepared

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Selkirk Saints defenceman Stefan Gonzales celebrated his greatest hockey triumph last March when he helped his team to its second straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title at the Castlegar Recreation Complex.

The bumps and bruises from the season-ending highlight moment were well earned, but the opponents Gonzales faced on the ice were nothing compared to the battles he faced in the classroom after returning to school after a four-year absence.

“I barely survived the first semester,” says Gonzales. “I never really had great study habits in high school; I got good grades by just showing up to class. I was lucky in that sense, but it didn’t really prepare me for the amount of work I would have to do coming back to school.”

Gonzales played junior hockey for four seasons before arriving to Selkirk College at the start of the 2013-2014 school term. Forgoing any college courses after high school to concentrate on hockey, two months into the first semester at Selkirk College, Gonzales had failed a midterm and was struggling in the role of student athlete.

“After four years of just playing hockey and hanging out with your buddies watching Netflix and playing video games, there wasn’t a lot of studying going on then,” he says.

“Coming back, it was a steep learning curve for the first couple of months.

It was much harder than I anticipated.”

PURSUING DREAMS AND FACING REALITY Gonzales grew up in Surrey and found a passion for hockey at an early age. When he was 12, the prestigious North Shore Winter Club recruited him to come and play out of its North Vancouver facility. In pee wee and bantam hockey, he was teammates with the likes of NHL’s Evander Kane (Winnipeg Jets), Stefan Elliott (Colorado Avalanche) and Martin Jones (Los Angeles Kings).

When he was 17, Gonzales was a highly touted prospect and went to play in Tier II Junior with the British Columbia Hockey League’s Burnaby Express.

“I wanted an NCAA scholarship

and that was my main focus,” says Gonzales. “I was drafted into the Western Hockey League (WHL), but my goal was to combine education and school so I took that pathway.”

Gonzales played three full seasons in the BCHL with Burnaby, Quesnel, Chilliwack and Victoria. The success Gonzales experienced with the North Shore Winter Club in minor hockey was not mirrored during those seasons where he played on teams that struggled to get wins.

In his final season of junior he was traded to a team in Ontario and when Gonzales decided he didn’t want to make the trip across the country, he opted to play Junior B with the Aldergrove Kodiaks. It was a difficult choice and one that put an end to his dream of playing hockey on a scholarship in the United States.

“When it’s the goal for so long and you are so focussed on it, when that doesn’t turn out it’s disheartening and you have to re-evaluate what you’re doing,” says Gonzales.

Determined to make the most of it, Gonzales had a tremendous season with Aldergrove where he led all Pacific Junior Hockey League defencemen in scoring and helped his team to the championship final.

EXPLORING NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES Gonzales was recruited by former Selkirk Saints coach Jeff Dubois, who had built a powerhouse program in Castlegar that saw the team post a 21-3 regular season record and capture its first BCIHL Championship in 2013.

“I hadn’t gone to school for a few years and I was sold on the small school experience,” says Gonzales. “I felt like that would be a good adjustment period to get back into the swing of academics.”

Gonzales enrolled in the Business Administration Program and on the first day of class was a 21-year-old freshman who hadn’t cracked a textbook since graduating from Grade 12.

Though Gonzales and his teammates took part in the College Success Workshop with Selkirk College’s Learning Skills Coordinator Todd Solarik, he quickly felt overwhelmed.

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“I was excited to be going back to school,” says Gonzales. “But when things started to get stressful, hockey was the comfort zone, so I focussed even more on hockey. When you are so stressed out with school, you are not having as much fun at the rink because you are thinking about school. Instead of trying to fix it, it’s

easy to ignore it and then that only makes it worse.”

Rather than giving up, Gonzales battled through the first semester.

When the second semester started in January, he took a deep breath and paid another visit to Solarik where he sought help through Student Support Services. It was there that Gonzales found tutors and counsellors that helped him channel his energy.

“I felt I was working so hard to get Cs and Bs… but I wasn’t really working efficiently or smart,” he says. “The second semester was the beginning of a refocus where I went over my notes every day, was on top of my homework, worked ahead, communicated with the teachers when I was not going to be there and managed my social life a lot better. I hit my stride because I became more focussed.”

SOARING THROUGH THE SECOND YEAR Now midway through his final year of the Business Administration Program, Gonzales is a star student and one of the key Saints’ leaders on and off the ice.

When new Saints’ head coach Alex Evin — himself a former NCAA student athlete with Colgate University — told the players that

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academics were going to take on a heightened focus with a mandatory weekly study group, Gonzales was one of the players to step forward to help lead it.

“The first semester last year was humbling,” Gonzales says of his motivation to take the academic lead as a second-year player. “Everyone is just as smart as you here, everyone did the same thing you did in high school. By the second semester I realized that it’s okay to go for help and now that I have gained that experience I want to help the other guys.”

Having commanded control over his academics, Gonzales can now enjoy other important elements of student life. Living in the Kekuli House Residence on the Castlegar campus, Gonzales has found a community beyond his teammates.

“One of the coolest things about the games is that so many students come out to watch,” he says. “When I get back after a game there are people in the common room that will let me know how the team played… good or bad. They are there every game and they are loud. People really get into it, you don’t see that with any other teams in this league. We have great support from the community and the town.”

With newfound academic confidence gained, Gonzales plans to continue with his education and hockey career once he graduates in April.

With Business Administration transfer agreements in place with a number of different institutions in British Columbia and Alberta, Gonzales has set his sights on putting in two more years and earning a degree.

Though looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead, Gonzales says his Selkirk College experience has laid a solid foundation for his future.

“The transitioning from four years of not really using the academic side of your brain and not learning away from the rink, Selkirk College has been a great place to make that transition,” he says. “The teachers know your name, they want you to succeed, they want you to graduate here and get your diploma.”

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From shadow puppets to Sesame Street muppets, the craft of puppetry engages our imagination. In the public library the classic puppet show continues to fascinate children even in the 21st century.

Youngsters aged nine to 12 will have a chance to exercise their creativity at a Puppet Theatre Fun program.

It will cover three afternoons at the Murrayville Library.

On the first afternoon they will write a short play, on the second afternoon they will make the puppets for it, and on the third they will put on their puppet shows using a traditional puppet theatre stage.

Puppet Theatre Fun will run Thursday, March 26, Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Register for this free program by calling the library at 604-533-0339.

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The Abbotsford Seed Library offers anyone a chance to trade extra seeds or previous years’ seeds.

No seeds? No problem! For new gardeners, or anyone without any seeds to trade, the Abbotsford Seed Library has free, organic, non-GMO and heritage seeds available for anyone interested.

All they ask is that you “check out” the seeds, and then check them back in to their seed library once you have grown the plants out. They will have literature that will teach you how to harvest your own seeds from the plants you grow.

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The location and times will be announced later based on space and interest and will be announced on their Facebook page and emailed out to interested parties.

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Elvis show worthy of a comeback: 1968 TV special live on stage “As far as I know, this is also the first time a complete tribute show like this has been done, the way we are doing it: from start to finish.”

The show will feature a live sevenpiece band, The Memphis Sound, dance by Vancouver’s hottest go-go dance troupe, The Hot Pants, and of course Eli “Tigerman” Williams as Elvis.

Eli Williams grew up in Vancouver listening to Elvis’ vinyl records. In love with the King’s music, Williams studied under Brian Simpson, a four-time World Champion and instructor of the world’s only Elvis School.

Township For the week of March 19, 2015

dates to note Monday, March 30 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

Only five years later Williams won the Grand Champion crown at the 2012 Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival.

In 2013 he won the Ultimate Elvis Championships in Waikiki.

Two dates are currently booked: March 28 in Abbotsford at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium and May 23 in Port Moody at the Inlet Theatre, both start at 7 p.m. Tickets for the March 28 show at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, are $25 at : http://68theshow.brownpapertickets. com and for more information on the show see http://www.68theshow.com/

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public notices Burning Permits TELEVISED

Wednesday, April 1 | 3 - 5pm Mayor’s Standing Committee on Public Engagement Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Wednesday, April 1 | 7 - 9pm Economic Development Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Friday, April 3 (Good Friday), and Monday, April 6 for the Easter Holiday.

Tuesday, April 7 | 7 - 9pm Heritage Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

langley events centre Coming Events Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse Sat Mar 21 7:00pm vs. Colorado Mammoth Sat Apr 4 7:00pm vs. Edmonton Rush Pre-game party every game at 5:30pm

Langley Rivermen BCHL Hockey The Langley Rivermen would like to thank their fans, sponsors, billets, and all their other supporters for a fantastic 2014-’15 season. See you next year!

Langley Rivermen 2015-16 Season Ticket offer: Only $99!

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

Eli Williams as Elvis

The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015.

Please note: Township fire halls and some civic facilities will be closed to the public on Good Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

Please visit tol.ca for further information. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE April 30, 2015.

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 W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue 22200 Fraser Highway Civic Facility Walnut Grove 20338 - 65 Avenue Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Willoughby Community Centre Operations Centre 7888 - 200 Street 4700 - 224 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

public notices Notice of Proposed Disposition of Township Lands Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to sell Township owned lands, the particulars of which are as follows: Legal Descriptions:

Lot 19 Section 23 Township 8 NWD Plan 2759 PID: 008-152-411 and 1.55 acre portion of Lot 16 Section 23 Township 8 NWD Plan 2759 PID: 008-152-373

Civic Address:

7633 - 202A Street and a 1.55 acre portion of 7643 - 202A Street 80 AVE

204 ST

This is the rock that was the Elvis comeback. This is “68: The Show.”

“There are many tribute shows,” says Williams, “but none that cater to refreshing the market. Elvis, was and always will be the King of Rock & Roll, and unfortunately, his name, and some shows about him seem to garner a sense of satire. With this show, we celebrate what was the most fresh, dynamic show Elvis ever gave.

“After having been in the army and making mundane movies, Elvis proved he was still a rock star. That’s the type of show I envision: raw, real, rock and roll.

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In 1968, after seven years of making movies, Elvis Presley’s career was coughing in the dust of the British Invasion. The challenge of a comeback found him on a TV special in a black leather biker outfit, singing his heart out, performing like a panther and singing the songs that first made him the “King of Rock and Roll.”

Now, in 2015, award-winning Elvis tribute artist, Eli Williams, and the allstar band the Memphis Sound will recreate the entire comeback special live on stage, featuring the music, costumes, dance and visuals.

200 ST

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Property Description: The properties are both zoned SR-2 and are unimproved.

Purchaser:

The Board of Education of School District No. 35 (Langley).

Nature of Dispositions: Fee Simple

2015 - 2019 Five-Year Financial Plan Township of Langley Council would like to hear from citizens and take their views into consideration as they deliberate on the 2015 - 2019 Five-Year Financial Plan, with emphasis on the 2015 Operating and Capital Budget. The Draft 2015 Operating and Capital Budget includes a 1.59 percent base property tax increase.

Council seeks public input on four additional items under consideration: addition of three RCMP officers, addition of eight full-time firefighters, an increase to the amount set aside for capital infrastructure, and an increase to the amount for paving roads.

Residents can provide feedback in one of two ways until March 22: 1. Visit the Township’s website at tol.ca/budget and complete the questions on the budget simulator tool 2. Complete a budget questionnaire available on our website and at community recreation centres For further details, visit our website at tol.ca/budget or email tolbudget2015@tol.ca.

Karen Sinclair Deputy Director of Finance ksinclair@tol.ca

Sale Price:

$6,908,000 Scott Thompson Manager, Property Services Department 604.533.6138

Willowbrook Recreation Centre Maintenance Closure The recreation centre and fitness centre at the Willowbrook Recreation Centre in the Township Civic Facility at 20338 - 65 Avenue will be closed for maintenance from Sunday, March 29 to Monday, April 6 inclusive.

The recreation centre and fitness centre will reopen at 6am on Tuesday, April 7.

For fitness centre hours at other Township facilities, visit tol.ca/weightroom.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Willowbrook Recreation Centre 604.532.3500

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CALENDAR Seniors’ Old Time Dances - every second Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St. Only $6 per person, includes refreshments. Upcoming dates are Saturday, March 28, no dance April 11, resumes on April 25, May 9 and 23, June 6 and 20. Summer break July and August, dances resume in September. Info: Gladys Andreas 604-576-7970.

Book Chat - Have you read a good book recently? Bring one or more of your favourite books, grab a snack, and let’s chat! For Grades 6 to 8, at Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 19, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Mini Book Club - Let’s talk about books we plan to read and draw favourite book characters we have met. For Grades K – 3.

Please pre-register at Aldergrove Library, Monday, March 23, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Spring Break Fun - Enjoy an hour of stories, crafting, and playing silly games with your friends at the library. For schoolaged children, at Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 25, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Please pre-register. Also at Brookswood Library, Wednesday, March 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Around the World - Travel around the world through story, song and crafts. For ages 5-12. Please preregister at Walnut Grove Library, Tuesday, March 24, 2-3 p.m.

Puppet Theatre Workshop Over three afternoon sessions, learn to write a puppet theatre script, make the puppets for your story, then present a short puppet show. For ages 9-12. Please pre-register at Murrayville Library,

Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28, 2-4 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, at Walnut Grove Library, Wednesdays, March 11-25 or Thursdays, March 12-26, 9:3010 a.m.

Free CRA Tax Clinics - for low income, straightforward 2014 returns. At the Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. To register, call 604856-6415. Library is located at 26770 - 29 Avenue.

Baginners Taoist Tai Chi - Monday, 7:30-9 p.m. at St Dunstan’s Church, Aldergrove, from Feb. 23 to March 30. All-ages, teens, 19+ to seniors welcome.

Ham Radio Luncheon - open to any amateur radio operator, third Monday of every month; 11:15 a.m. at Andreas Restaurant, 202 St. and 56 Ave. Pay your own bill, talk as long as you like. Most questions can be answered. Info: 604-514-3951.

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

Please pre-register. Walnut Grove Library, Thursdays, until April 30, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

87th Annual Bradner Flower Show - “The Good, The Bad & The Bug-ily.” Find out everything there is to know about the good bugs in your garden and how to use them to your advantage, April 10, 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bradner Hall and

School, 5305 Bradner Rd. Fun for all ages, admission still only $2. Opening ceremony, Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday/Sunday chefs, local wineries, special speakers and live music. Lots of interesting displays, crafts, art and food.

Info: Facebook.com/BradnerHall or email bradnerflowershow@ gmail.com Conversation Circle - Practice your English at the library. Improve your conversation skills, learn about the library’s ESL resources, and meet new friends.

Please pre-register. Walnut Grove Library, Thursdays, until April 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The Lonely: A Tribute To Roy Orbison - starring singer Mike Demers with band, Thursday, March 26 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets are $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211) and www.ticketweb.ca Interosculate Exhibition - March 6 to 27 at S’Eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery in Building B on the Abbotsford UFV Campus. The show will include a diverse selection of inventive works including 2D and 3D, conceptual, inter-disciplinary, new media and multimedia practices. Opening reception Friday, March 6, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Nearly Neil - Bobby Bruce’s tribute to Neil Diamond and the Solitary Band, Thursday, April 30 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $39.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211) and www. ticketweb.ca Colin James: Up Close And Personal - an acoustic tour with spe-

cial guest Chris Caddell, Sunday, May 10 at the Clarke Theatre in Mission. Also on Monday, May 11 at the HUB International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Tickets are $42.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations.

Charge by phone at 1-885-9855000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Aldergrove Toastmasters Leaders Club - meet the first and third Monday of each month from 6:45 to 8 p.m., upstairs room on the far right, 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: president Millie McConnell, 604-825-3334.

Port Kells Art Club - Classes every Monday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with general meetings third Monday of each month. New members, all levels of experience welcome.

Annual membership $25. Club exhibits 3-4 times per year in community. Located in Langley on Fraser Hwy. Info: Rita Evans at 1-604-853-4006.

Yoga in the Country - at Jubilee Community Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd. Abbotsford, Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30. All levels welcome. Drop in fee $6 per session, bring a yoga mat. Certified instructors.

Carpet Bowling - at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.

Cost per person is $1.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly – a non profit weight loss support group, evening group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. Tuesday morning chapter meets at the Clubhouse, 27435 - 29A Street, Aldergrove, at 10 a.m. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014.

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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. Info: Lisa at stewardship@leps.bc.ca 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Egg-cellent Easter Adventure’ at museum Aldergrove Star

An “egg-citing” way to celebrate Easter will be held by the Langley Centennial Museum, and families are invited to get in on the fun.

Baskets & Bunnies will be held at the museum, at 9135 King Street in Fort Langley, on Saturday, April 4, with a morning session from 10 a.m. until noon and an afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per child, and kids must be accompanied by an adult.

“Your family will have an egg-cellent time at this fun event,” said Township of Langley arts and culture programmer Maggie Lukban. “Kids will enjoy a variety of crafts and games, including Easter egg dyeing, an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.”

To register for Baskets and Bunnies, visit RecExpress.ca, drop in to any Township community recreation facility, or call the Langley Centennial Museum at 604-533-3536.

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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.

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

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

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

Post Abortion Healing Services - for post abortion healing support, please contact Tanya at Your Pregnancy Options, Aldergrove - info@yourpregnancyoptions.ca, 604-856-9151, www.yourpregnancyoptions.ca Langley Amateur Radio Association — meets first Thursday of month at 7 p.m. at Brookswood Firehall #5, 20355 32nd Ave., Langley. Coffee and sweets provided. Info, email: Don dondee@ shaw.ca

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

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

If you are worried about odour, keep garbage in the freezer until collection day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To report poachers or polluters or if you have a problem with wildlife call: Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 1.877.952.7277

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public notices Nominate An Environmental Hero Do you know someone who makes a difference to our community and the world around us?

If so, please nominate them for a Langley Environmental Hero Award!

The Township of Langley is teaming up with Langley MP Mark Warawa, the Township’s Langley Environmental Partners Society, the Fort Langley National Historic Site, and the Langley Times to present the 2015 Awards.

The Langley Environmental Hero Awards recognize grassroots efforts, both big and small, to protect the environment.

This year’s Awards will be presented to a youth, adult individual, and a business on June 6, and TD Bank will present $500 to the winner of each category.

Nomination forms are available online starting Friday, March 20 at tol.ca, markwarawa.com, leps.bc.ca, and langleytimes.com.

Completed forms may be submitted electronically to langleyenvironmentalhero@gmail.com.

They can also be submitted: • by fax to 604.534.5970 • in person at any of the partner locations • by mail to #104 4769 - 222 Street, Langley, BC, V2Z 3C1 Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 8 at 4pm.

Sarah Atherton Interim Executive Director, LEPS 604.532.3511 exec_director@leps.bc.ca

Public Swim Schedules Get swim information online, anytime, at tol.ca/swim.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com MEAT CUTTERS A & B Holdings Inc. dba A & S Meat and Poultry located at 12827 76 Ave #105, Surrey, BC V3W 2V3 seeks to hire 3 full time permanent meat cutters. Job duties include: Cut, trim, fillet, grind, weigh, pack and prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, lamb, goat and beef etc. using butcher’s cutlery or powered equipment. High school education workable spoken English, 1 year meat cutting experience or completion of meat cutting training program is required Wage is $23.00/ hr. Email your resume to: asmeats127@gmail.com

Oranya Farms Holdings II at 26965-20th Ave, Aldergrove BC are hiring for their poultry division, Full time poultry farm workers. Duties: Caching and moving poultry, cleaning of caged and barns & sterilizing of poultry bird houses. Heavy lifting and fast pace work. Must be willing to work night shifts and week-ends.

Wages at a hourly rate of $11.50.

Experience 1-2 years in farming an asset. English speaking / reading and wiring a must.

Please submit a resume att, HR manager. Fax: 604-856-7638

Poultry Farm Worker (Aldergrove)

Stasis Farms at 27170-20th Ave, Aldergrove BC are hiring for their poultry division, Full time poultry farm workers. Duties: Caching and moving poultry, cleaning of caged and barns and sterilizing of poultry bird houses. Heavy lifting and fast pace work. Must be willing to work night shifts and week-ends. Wages at a hourly rate of $11.00. Experience 1-2 yrs. in farming an asset. English reading and wiring a must.

Please submit a resume att, HR manager. Fax: 604-857-2189

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GENERAL LABOURER needed immediately, fulltime, will train, must be physically fit, quick to learn, reliable, $12/hr to start 778 240 0234

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LOEWEN Welding & Mfg, Abbotsford, is looking for experienced machinist with 3 or more years of experience. Work week is Mon Thurs, 10 hrs a day. Fax resume to 604-826-6051 or email to gord@loewenwelding.com

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Credit and Collections Manager Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America.

Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s.

Located in Abbotsford, our BC Finance Division is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager for its BC and Alberta Divisions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a business-to-business credit and collections environment.

Must have an intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrate successful leadership with the ability to communicate effectively in all forms.

The Credit and Collections Manager will engage, manage and work to directly improve the activities of the credit department. Additionally, he/she will manage the administration of all credit activities including the credit approval process, collection of accounts receivables and the credit support function.

Specifically, the Credit and Collections Manager will: • Supervise the work of 8 credit personnel • Develop/recommend/implement credit and collections policies and procedures • Make decisions regarding bad debt write-offs • Recommend and oversee both third party action and bankruptcy claims • Facilitate the balance between sales growth and credit risk Preference will be given to those with five plus years of managerial experience and who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Program.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

GREENHOUSE LABOURER

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Poultry Farm Worker (Aldergrove/ Abbotsford)

SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM Admission: $7.00 ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO 1-604-316-1933

LEWTHWAITE, Gail We are deeply saddened on March 16, 2015 our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother past away at the age of 72. She is survived by her husband Larry of 53 years; her children, Joanne, Dan (Mona), David (Sheri) & seven grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren & foster daughters. Gail enjoyed camping, bowling, traveling & cooking. She retired after working 26 years at the House of Concord with young offenders. The family would like to thank the Dr’s & nurses at RCH. As per Gail’s wishes there will be no service.

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FORKLIFT EXP. AN ASSET Positions Start Immediately!

Must have own transportation.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Please Give.

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SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.49/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required.

To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656

Your application should include a resume plus references and a cover letter outlining any relevant experience.

Please apply today with a cover letter to: e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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A22 Thursday, March 19, 2015 PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

REAL ESTATE

AUCTIONS

TRANSPORTATION

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

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PLUMBING

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APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

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Landclearing, drainage, sand / gravel trucking, riding rings, ponds. demo’s. Call Fred 604-856-7006, 604-220-5622 K-Mac Excavating

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SEIZED VEHICLE Auction, City New West, Sat. Mar. 28th @ 10:30 am www.allcityauctioneers.com

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UNDER $200

PROM DRESS Strapless, worn once.

Beautiful intricate beading.

Soft yellow colour. Fits a size 2 or 4. Paid over $600. Sell for $150. Can email pics.

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

RENTALS 851 706

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APARTMENT/CONDO

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building.

1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location.

604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

HELP WANTED

Accountant The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Senior Accountant.

Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America.

Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s.

The position Currently working from our Accounting office in Abbotsford you will be part of our team servicing our Canadian titles.

Role and Responsibilities • Creating and posting monthly journal entries • Preparation, completion and analysis of Monthly Financial Statements • Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts • Providing support and oversight to all departments from a best practices approach • Preparation and completion of annual budgets • Various other accounting demands Qualifications and Experience • Completion of an accounting designation • At least 2 year’s experience in full cycle accounting • Good working knowledge of Excel • Strong attention to detail • Good problem solving and analytical skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Good interpersonal & communication skills This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits and pension package.

If you are an energetic self-motivated individual looking to expand your skills, this is a tremendous opportunity with a company that has experienced continued growth over the years.

Please apply today with a cover letter to: e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

HOMES FOR RENT

2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710 Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

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YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd Jobs. Inside / Outside REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / ANY SIZE Leaves / Weeds / Scrap Appliances / Electronics...

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TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

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$610,000 19120 68th Avenue, Cloverdale This is one SWEET DEAL!! A beautiful 3 storey home AND carriage house all with so much personality and so tastefully done. A ‘classy’ kitchen with a butler bar, granite counters, ss appliances, formal living room with fireplace, family room open to kitchen. PLUS Carriage house is approx 450 sf with 1 bedroom and zoned commercial. Perfect for the investor or an ‘In Home Business’. Come see, you won’t be disappointed!!

Call Debby to view

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ALDERGROVE 5487sf lot, 3215- 266 A St. Bright sunny 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $399,000 778-878-1586

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or May 1

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITTBULL pups purebred, born Feb 24th. Avail for viewing. Great bloodlines. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

JUST SOLD 27656 Porter Drive, Aberdeen

SO, SO BEAUTIFUL!! This home is loaded with quality and class from the moment you set your eyes on it! A perfect location on Porter Dr in an area of beautifully built European homes. The welcoming large 'country style' front porch is your first formal invitation into a large slate foyer and high ceilings. The open 'great' room/kitchen/dining rooms have quality everything with stainless steel gas stove, fridge and dishwasher. A large entertaining size bar, semi formal dining room overlooking a fenced private yard, beautiful master with window seat and spa like ensuite. Call me for a look, and you'll see what I mean. Call Debby

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REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE

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If you get this paper - I sell in your neighborhood!

Get 30 years experience in your local area working for you today!

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$299,900

AFFORDABLE!

2 bedroom rancher on a double lot 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. Have a look if you are looking for affordable.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 3391-273B STREET

$539,900

STONEBRIDGE ESTATES

27598-48th AVENUE

$250,000

SOLD

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 tile 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.

.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!

CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100

6111 LECLAIR ROAD $ 1,200,000 5 ACRES IN BRADNER

4516 217 STREET

$660,000

MURRAYVILLE RANCHER

SOLD

This custom built home is loaded with custom features that need to be polished this place has all the features in place to make it an Estate like it once was. Just under 4000 sq ft of custom construction with nice horse barn/shop all on a private 5 acre lot in popular Bradner area this is not a drive by and when you see it you will know.

Book your appointment today and bring your tool box and make $$$.

Check this one out! Over 1800 sq ft on a 1/4 acre lot large rooms with 9' Ceilings large master bedroom with a very nice ensuite. All the things you would want in your retirement home are here including a trellised patio with vines covering it for those summer days overlooking private back yard. Vaulted ceilings in living room with gas fireplace have a look here.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 UNIT 117 27158 32ND AVE $159,900 WILLOWCREEK

2 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 patio unit on the main floor in building # 2 with southern exposure in this quiet and private location of the building. Large bedrooms and gas fireplace open plan and you must see it. Great value for a main floor unit.

20214-54A AVENUE

$792,000

LEGAL 4 PLEX

SOLD

Legal 4 plex in Langley City. All ready rental income and 100% occupied for years.

Individual access and individual metered have a look here buy and rent or live in one yourself.

All nice spacious 3 bedroom units 2 upper and 2 on the main floor. Don’t worry about being shut down here it’s legal.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 UNIT 314 27358 32ND AVE $189,900 WILLOWCREEK

Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.

# 120 -27044-32 AVE $230,000 BERTRAM ESTATES

Lots of updates in this end unit townhome close to schools and walking distance to everything in this Great family oriented community playground for children and pet friendly this is worth a look at. All you have to do is move in!

1200 LEFEUVRE ROAD

$650,000

5.6 acres bare land for sale. Bring your agri ideas and start something new this spring.

26878-32 AVENUE

$232,500

3 storey end unit townhome. Check out this remodeled townhome with a unique oak kitchen and fully developed deck with hot tub and storage. This home has updated windows and appliances, extensive use of pot lights and new bathrooms …you get the idea.. .

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

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