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Father Justin Bosnich took advantage of Aldergrove’s free movie in the park on Saturday night, perfect for the weekend with his boys. Families camped out waiting for “How to Train Your Dragon” to start. See inside for more photos.
Keep conserving water, officials tell residents By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
A combination of cool, rainy weather over the weekend and Metro Vancouver’s move to tough stage 3 water restrictions appear to have sharply cut water consumption in the region. The region had set a target of cutting water use to no more than 1.2 billion litres of water per day when stage 3 – including a complete ban on lawn sprinkling – was declared
July 20. Regional usage fell from 1.48 billion that day to the 1.2 billion target last Thursday. As wetter weather arrived and fewer residents felt the need to water plants, the numbers dropped further – to 1.05 billion Friday, 1.02 billion Saturday and 1.0 billion Sunday. “Those are good numbers,” Metro water utilities committee chair Darrell Mussatto said. “We’ve had three good
days of cooler weather and people making the adjustment – respecting stage 3.” But he cautioned there are no plans to relax the restrictions – the toughest Metro has imposed in 12 years – and he urged residents to remain vigilant. “We don’t want to be complacent,” Mussatto said. “The reservoirs need much more water than we received on the weekend to get them into a good healthy operating range.”
He estimated 100 millilmetres of rain is required to bring the regional water supply up into the midst of its normal range for this time of year. “We’re going into what is traditionally the driest part of the year,” he noted. If consumption can be held to no more than 1.2 billion litres per day, Metro officials estimate the reservoirs will have enough water to meet demand even if no rain falls until November.
at this time.” A psychological risk A B.C. parole board assessment done on has concluded that Brian Abrosimo is likely to serious- Abrosimo on June 2, concludly harm someone if he is let ed that he is impulsive and has a ‘very high risk to reofout of jail at this time. In 2006, Abrosimo, 52, fend, both generally and with was sentenced to 14 years in sexual violence.’ The parole board noted prison, followed by a 10-year supervision order for abduct- that the emotional damage ing an 11-year-old Langley Abrosimo has inflicted on his girl from a rural Aldergrove victims is permanent and devastating. road. The girl’s family urged In August 2004, he used the parole board to keep his van to knock down two children who were riding Abrosimo behind bars forbicycles along 256 Street, kid- ever. At the hearing, Abrosimo napping the 11-year-old girl, told board members that taping her eyes and mouth he attributed his and driving her to actions to his Surrey where he addiction to meth sexually assaulted and the “monster her. within.” She got out of He assured the van and ran off them he would to a nearby home. never use drugs Her friend was again and that “the left behind in a monster is dead.” ditch, with cuts, But the board bruises and a brofound his observaken wrist, watchtions to be naive ing the van disapBrian Abrosimo and optimistic. In pear. Abrosimo was also con- December 2013, he punched victed of handcuffing and another offender in the face in gagging a sex-trade worker an unprovoked attack. At the parole hearing, before violently assaulting and raping her the month Abrosimo revealed that when prior to the abduction of the he snatched the girl in 2004, he had actually intended to Langley girl. On July 16, the parole keep her for a day or so. Prior to abducting the girl board voted to detain he had altered the appearance Abrosimo until the end of his sentence in 2020, concluding of his van, and placed a matthat “there is no supervision tress in it. There were handprograms that would protect cuffs, bolt cutters and a handthe community adequately gun in the van at the time of SEE: Page 3 from the risk that you present
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Township will provide garbage carts By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
In a bid to improve waste reduction, the Township of Langley will buy wheeled garbage “carts” for households to separate organic trash from regular household garbage. Each eligible household will get at least two carts, one with a black lid and one with a green lid.
The new program was endorsed by Township council Monday afternoon. The changes will take effect in mid-2016. It will cost $2.9 million, but most of that will be covered by surplus solid waste funds put aside by the engineering division. Something had to be done, because the Township wasn’t
keeping up with a Metro Vancouver program to reduce pressure on landfills by diverting recyclable organic waste. As of this year, the Township was diverting 62 per cent. The Metro target for the year was 70 per cent and it will rise to 80 per cent by 2020. The report predicts the new system will save the Township money because it won’t have to
pay as much in solid waste disposal fees. Rural property owners won’t be part of the new system, however. A mail-out poll of 5,000 eligible rural households who currently have to truck their trash to waste transfer stations found 73 per cent were not in favour of expanding curbside collection to the rural areas.
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The Southern Railway of BC (SRY) has submitted a proposal that would see empty coal trains resume running through rural Langley and Abbotsford’s downtown several times a day, this time on a long-term basis. SRY has presented BNSF Railway with a plan that, if accepted, would see U.S.-bound trains leaving Roberts Bank Coal Terminal to be routed through Abbotsford and the Sumas border crossing. SRY’s track runs from north Langley through to the northwest section of Abbotsford, then south
along Highway 11 and Gladys Avenue, parallel to CP tracks. The line saw 337 two-mile-long empty coal trains travel along the route between July 7, 2014 and Jan. 3, 2015. Those operations allowed BNSF to do maintenance work on its line through Washington state. The trains were halted when SRY locked out its workers during a labour dispute that has now been resolved. Last month, Abbotsford mayor Henry Braun told a crowd at his State of the City address that he expected the trains to resume in the
Empty coal trains may return to SRY line here. future. SRY community Those trains, he said, relations director Singh would help take trains Biln confirmed to Black off of BNSF’s main line, Press that his railway had allowing the railway to made a proposal to BNSF increase its traffic there. regarding future “reroute He said, though, that trains.” market conditions have Biln said a “long-term” decreased coal volumes deal was possible that recently. would see two to three “We expect that trains trains per day move along will start moving again the route. when market conditions
approve and volumes increase,” he said. Biln said SRY will work to improve railway crossings if the route begins to see long-term, regular traffic. BNSF public affairs director Gus Melonas said the company regularly evaluates its traffic flow and volumes. At this point, he said, BNSF is accommodating its traffic on its current routes. “We have not made an official determination at this point on future operations through Abbotsford,” he said, noting the discussions are continuing on using other tracks.
Shuttle bus service sought for Langley seniors By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
Seniors in the Township and City of Langley are being poorly served by an “unreliable” public transit system and should have their own locally-run shuttle bus service, Township council was told. Kathy Reddington, cochair of the Langley Seniors Community Action Table, presented the results of the 20142015 seniors’ transportation questionnaire at the Monday afternoon meeting of Township council. The survey of 250 seniors, 167 in the Township and 83 in
the City, found 71 per cent of use public transit. Langley Township seniors were Only eight per cent of the driving to go shopTownship seniors ping and make medtook the bus, and ical appointments 19 per cent in the compared to 49 per City. cent of Langley City The respondents seniors. complained bus A summary routes are indirect report filed by and take too long, Reddington said don’t go where they the difference is want to go, don’t because many of the come often enough Township seniors and they don’t feel live in “car-depensafe in central bus Kathy Reddington, codent” areas without exchanges. chair of Langley Seniors easy access to public The solution, Community Action Table. buses. Reddington said, Neither group was likely to would be a seniors-only shuttle
that goes to the places older residents want to go. A majority, — 73 per cent — of those surveyed said they would use a seniors-only shuttle bus if it went to at least four destinations that fit their needs and didn’t charge too much. Most put the acceptable fee at around $3 a ride. Reddington suggested the shuttle service could use the vehicle operated by the Langley Bus Co-op that was launched late last year by the Langley Seniors Resource Society (LSRS), Langley Care Society, and Magnolia Gardens with a donated TransLink vehicle.
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Aldergrove resident Jori Black was in no hurry to test his scratch and win ticket. He’s made a habit of buy a Lotto Max and couple of Set For Life tickets every Friday. His latest “Set For Life” ticket purchase sat on his desk for about a week before he got around to checking it, and saw the “CASH 25 YEARS” message. He’d won the top prize of $675,000. “I immediately went into shock,” Black said. The money will allow the Black family to buy their first home. “I also have my eye on some toys, such as a new car and possibly a boat,” Black said. The winning ticket was purchased at the Otter Co-op in Langley. Set for Life offers a top prize of $1,000 a week for 25 years. The 15th anniversary special edition also offers 15 prizes of $100,000.
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the kidnapping. Prior to the crime, he was frequenting crack houses, exchanging money for sex. Abrosimo’s criminal history dates back to 1986, and includes impaired driving, making threats and using violence to gain compliance from victims. In 1992, he gagged and raped his former girlfriend. At one point, her children were present. Abrosimo was convicted of that crime in 1995 and received a two-year sentence. After being released on full parole a year later, he was arrested for firing a gun multiple times at a man. In 2003, while high on drugs, he threatened to shoot a police officer and himself. He claimed to have a gun but was, in fact, in possession of a stapler. In 2004, before the kidnapping and sexual assault of the Langley girl, he went back to the home of his exwife and assaulted her, allegedly attempting to rape her again. Abrosimo suffered a brain injury during a jail riot in 2008. But, since birth, he has had limited cognitive abilities and low intelligence. In his sentencing report, the court learned that Abrosimo was sent to a special needs school where it is alleged he was physically and sexually abused. In 2010, he tried to sue the Attorney General, saying he was being harshly treated during his incarceration and that his life had been threatened.
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Dr. Jasbal Gill (left) and his father, Dr. Sukhdev Gill at the new Aldergrove Medical Centre. electrical, plumbing, insulation and drywall were installed over the past year. “We bought the building in February 2014 and just this week received our final inspection and occupant permit from the Township,” said Sukhdev. “We are still waiting for permits to install a more modern facade as well as to enlarge the smaller building on the south side for a physiotherapy office.”
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Fun on the farm for 400 kids By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
It was a fun-filled day on the farm, with more than 400 children and parents attending Langley Child Development Centre’s annual Family Picnic at Aldor Acres last month. “Families were so grateful for the range of activities available for their children who have varying needs and abilities,” said Langley Children’s Society’s Cora Boecker. “There were hayrides and a petting zoo, to face painting, arts and crafts.” Each year, Langley Child Development Centre (LCDC) hosts a family picnic to celebrate families who have received or are receiving services from the LCDC. It’s an opportunity to come together in a safe and supportive environment. Here, they can share in the common experience of having children with unique challenges – from having delays related to being born 17 weeks early, to a diagnosis of Down syndrome or autism, to facing a life-limiting ill-
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More than 400 children and their caregivers spent a great day at the farm at Aldor Acres in June, as part of the Langley Child Development Centre’s annual Family Picnic.
ness, said Boecker. “These are all of the various experiences that Langley families face on a daily basis,” she said. In the past, LCDC held the picnic at a small local park, close to the office. Access to parking and washrooms has always been a challenge, said Boecker. This year, LCDC approached Aldor Acres to see if it was possible to host the picnic at their accessible farm. “Without a moment’s hesitation, Dorothy and Melissa Anderson both generously and graciously offered to host it at no charge to our families or to our society,” said Boecker. Families were excited at the opportunity to bring their children to a farm to experience the petting zoo, look at the farm animals, including the babies, go for a hayride with Farmer Al and enjoy some family-friendly games in their fields without worrying about what others may think about their children’s specialized equipment or their unique differences in behaviour or development, she said.
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When Kelly talks about her daughter Jadacey, her face softens, her eyes light up, she smiles. “Everything about her is a gift. I love her so much,” she says. “She makes me appreciate so much in life. We’ve had a hard life but she’s made me stronger.” That strength has been honed over the eleven years of Jadacey’s young life and is borne out of the fierce love Kelly has for her daughter. Kelly has been a single mom since Jadacey was born. Being a single parent can be challenging at the best of times but Kelly has had the added challenges of Jadacey’s complex care needs. When Jadacey was born there was nothing to suggest that she wasn’t a healthy baby girl. Kelly took her to the doctor for regular visits and although she wasn’t reaching developmental milestones at the same rate as other children, her doctors never expressed a high concern. But at six months, Jadacey had a seizure that sent Kelly racing to the hospital. After weeks of testing, she was diagnosed with severe epilepsy. The seizure activity in her brain has had an effect on her development. Jadacey is not mobile and she is non-verbal, although she does communicate with sounds. She needs aroundthe-clock, specialized care. Kelly tried going back to work, leaving Jadacey with an aide. When the aide was unable to provide consistent care, Kelly found herself
Kelly smiles at her daughter Jadacey. struggling to find a replacement. She ended up losing her job. Kelly decided that she’d have to go on social assistance and provide Jadacey’s care on her own. But as a single mom, whose family is far away, even that became too much. “I found that I was getting so exhausted that I wasn’t waking up at night when she needed me,” Kelly recalls. “There were days when I felt like I just couldn’t do it anymore. I realized that I wasn’t able to give her the care I wanted to give her and that it would be selfish of me to try and continue.” Kelly fought to keep Jadacey out of foster care, certain that her needs were so complex that even two parents would burn out. That’s when she found Matthew’s House. Matthew’s House supports families by providing individualized respite care in a homelike environment for children who live with complex care needs. Respite care gives parents a much needed break to rest and rejuvenate. The primary function of Matthew’s House is to provide temporary respite care for families.
Where long term care is needed, as is the case with Jadacey, the staff at Matthew’s House work with the family and the service provider to arrange for that care. Kelly says Matthew’s House has made an enormous difference. “This place has been a huge blessing in our lives,” Kelly says. “I honestly don’t know where I’d be without Matthew’s House. Everyone here is amazing. I haven’t met one (staff) person here that I don’t like or trust. They all have a passion for taking care of children. I love that the staff love her so much, it makes me feel so happy.” While it was hard for Kelly to leave Jadacey at Matthew’s House at first, the exceptional care and love that her daughter receives has made her feel at ease. Matthew’s House has been good for Kelly too. She no longer feels as isolated or exhausted as she did. She is still very involved in Jadacey’s life, visiting her regularly to read to her, take her for walks, give her hugs and shower her with love. Having this vital support has enabled Kelly to think about the future. She’d like to get back to work and earn her own living again. She’s considering going back to school. When asked if she has hope for Jadacey’s future, Kelly’s answer is firm. “Yes. I can’t give up hope for her, of course I can imagine a future for her,” she says. “The love I have for Jadacey is so strong, I’ve never felt anything like this before. I’m always trying, hoping, praying for the best for my daughter.”
Editor: What’s the problem with Nestle not paying for water? How about beer, wine, soda, a cup of coffee or tea? There’s no difference, they all profit from selling water only Nestle doesn’t add anything to it. As others have said; charging for water makes it a commodity which, under NAFTA, could then be shipped by Nestle to the USA and Mexico. Who really began this protest against but really for Nestle? Nestle wants to buy and sell our water, but once a price is established and they pay more we may eventually pay more too, bottled or not! Gary Huntbatch, Abbotsford
‘Fair price’ on water is the demand Editor: Re Tom Fletcher?s ?Latest Nestle protest doesn’t hold water? (Aldergrove Star, 21 July 2015). Mr Fletcher pulls no punches, calling the SumOfUs/WaterWealth petition nonsense in the opening paragraph of his piece. Fortunately none of Fletcher’s punches land, being aimed at places the petition never stood. As a representative of WaterWealth I sincerely apologize to Mr Fletcher if he took the words “suck BC dry” literally and mistook the opening comment for the whole conversation. We had not anticipated that, and feedback we have received indicates that the public went well beyond that opening comment to understand the broader issues that the petition was about — primary among them being to ensure that the Water Sustainability Act is sufficiently funded to be fully implemented. The review of rental rates under the Act, that the petition sought and that the province promised even before the petition was delivered, is but one more step in the on-going work to ensure that the public’s voice is heard in development of strong regulations for the Water Sustainability Act, the first major update of B.C. water law in over a century. Perhaps Mr. Fletcher overlooked that the petition text was “Charge a fair price for Canada’s groundwater. Commit now to review the water rates.” Those rates, ranging from $0.02 to $2.25, apply to some 80 categories of water use. None of those 80 categories of use can be satisfied with either tap water or a jug from the fridge. Ian Stephen, Campaign Director, WaterWealth Project
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Free trade in milk, eggs, even logs? VICTORIA – One of the rituals of life in southern B.C. communities is cross-border shopping for certain items. Even corner store owners are known to pop down to Washington border towns to load up a van with U.S. milk, taking advantage of a price difference generated by our “supply management” system. The recent slide in the Canadian dollar reduces this pressure in the short term, but the fact remains that dairy producers are propped up in Canada. And that’s increasingly a problem as Canada pursues entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership, the next big trade deal. With the U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries involved, it would form the largest trading bloc in the world. Canada uses tariffs of up to 300 per cent to protect its dairy and poultry industries from foreign imports, and the higher domestic price on milk and eggs is a burden that falls most heavily on poor people. The industry group Dairy Farmers of Canada and others argue that reducing or removing Canada’s import protection won’t change the huge farm subsidies paid by European and U.S. governments. The recent trade agreement between Canada and the European Union has already chipped away at this protection. The Conservative government is tiptoeing on this issue as a fall election approaches, with rural seats across the country at stake. But the
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United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand have deregulated their dairy industries and the Canadian industry is already facing increased cheese imports due to the European Union agreement. It’s an issue to watch as the federal election heats up. The NDP has positioned itself as a defender of supply management, a particularly touchy issue in rural Quebec, while the federal Liberals are committed to keeping up with the U.S. and joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The trend toward freer trade is broad and long. The Harper government ended the monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board in 2012, and grain growers continue to compete globally. A trade deal with Korea saw tariffs come off Korean import vehicles, and life goes on. Another controlled and protected commodity that is seldom discussed is logs. That’s changed with the push for the Trans Pacific Partnership, as Japan protests federal and provincial restrictions that push up the cost of logs for export. Ottawa regulates the export of private land logs, but only in B.C. This is a long-standing irritant for
private land owners, holding the domestic price for premium “J grade” Douglas fir logs below $80 per cubic metre while the price in Asia and Washington state has climbed above $100. The U.S. has long complained about B.C.’s cheap Crown land stumpage and low domestic log prices in general, viewing them as a subsidy to lumber production. Indeed, this whole protection apparatus is designed to stimulate domestic milling, although it doesn’t seem to be working. The main investment by B.C. forest companies recently has been buying southern U.S. sawmills. The coastal industry has maintained that profits from log exports are keeping logging alive, paying for the harvest and processing of logs in B.C. With Pacific trade talks in the background, pushed hard by U.S. President Barack Obama, the latest Canada-U.S. lumber agreement is due to expire in October. It will be more difficult to defend what University of Alberta economist Jack Mintz calls a “Soviet-style approach to price determination.” B.C. used to do something similar to this with wine, protecting a backward industry cranking out mostly god-awful plonk. Competition made the wine industry better, and now it’s world class. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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Free Family Fun at Aldergrove Movie Night Families camped out waiting for “How to Train Your Dragon” to start at Aldergrove’s free movie in the park on Saturday night. There was plenty of entertainment while they waited including local musicians Her Brothers, along with free popcorn, water, goody bags, face painting, games, bouncy castle and slide. Mike the Reptile Guy was there with his African turtle, and bubbles were flowing with cool bubble machines everywhere.
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Langley resident Alex Kohler brought his total number of donations to 11 on Sunday at a blood donor clinic held at the Murrayville Fire Hall. The blood drive was part of a friendly competition between Township of Langley firefighters — who hosted the event — and police officers and firefighters in the city of Abbotsford. Canadian Blood Services regularly holds donor clinics in Langley. To book an appointment for the next clinic, call 1-888-2-DONATE.
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Kids summer camp at museum Aldergrove Star
The Langley Centennial Museum would like to alert parents to a special opportunity this summer called History Heroes Camp. During this week-long afternoon camp, kids between the ages of eight and 12 years will have the opportunity to create and curate their own small-scale exhibition that will be showcased in the museum’s permanent History Gallery. The exhibition will be created using artifacts borrowed from the museum’s extensive teaching collection. Artifacts ranging from tinker toys to teddy bears will be available to kids to help them create a display that holds
meaning and interest to them as well as the local public. Museum instructors Kirsten Brokop and Vanessa Kroeker will instruct and encourage the group while curator Jasmine Moore will be available to guide the process. The last day will include a small opening where students will be able to show off their work to friends and family. This tight-knit group of campers will have this amazing opportunity starting after the long weekend from August 4 to 7. Camp runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Call the museum at 604-532-3536 for more details.
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The Langley Demonstration Garden has a busy summer planned! An educational facility operated by the Langley Environmental Partners Society in partnership with the Township of Langley, the Demonstration Garden is located in the Derek Doubleday Arboretum in the 21200 block of Fraser Highway. It is open year-round to demonstrate sustainable gardening techniques and staffed weekdays from May to August. This summer, a number of fun and informative events, activities, and programs will be held and the public is encouraged to take part.
public notice All forms of lawn sprinkling using treated drinking water are prohibited. Power washing and surface washing for aesthetic purposes is prohibited. No outdoor washing or rinsing of vehicles and pleasure craft is permitted, except what is required for safety - windows, lights, and licences only. Exemption permits are no longer available for new lawns under Stage 3 restrictions; any permits issued previously during Stage 2 are now void. The Township of Langley’s Water Shortage Response Bylaw has four stages of watering restrictions: • Stage 1 automatically implemented every year • Stages 2 and 3 used in times of extended drought or when facing a water supply issue • Stage 4 reserved for emergency situations All areas of the Township are subject to the next stages of restrictions if deemed necessary by Metro Vancouver or the General Manager of Engineering. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 tol.ca/waterrestrictions
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Intro to Pressure Canning – Wednesday, August 19, 7 - 8:30pm: Participants will learn how to safely preserve low-acid food at home and take the fear out of pressure canning. Please RSVP by August 15.
Blackberry Bake-Off and Open House – Thursday, August 20, 3:30 – 6:30pm: 56 Avenue AVE.
Local traffic will be allowed access from 56 Avenue. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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The popular annual tradition continues! Enter a blackberry creation in the Bake-Off for the chance to win fame as Langley’s best blackberry chef. Enjoy a locally-sourced barbecue for just $5, visit the kids’ craft corner, and groove to live music. No registration necessary unless entering a culinary creation, in which case, please register with LEPS.
Registration is now full for Eco Explorers kids’ day camps. See you next year! For more information and to register, contact: Langley Environmental Partners Society garden@leps.bc.ca 604.546.0344
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Aldergrove Dodgers 4-2 Over Cowichan Valley in Game 1
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From left: Aldergrove Bantam Dodgers pitcher Brett Jackson winds up the ball in 4-2 win in game one of the Wild Card series against Cowichan Valley, July 24; Aldergrove Dodgers Jacob Stebbings slides safely into third base; Cowichan Valley runner slides safely past Aldergrove Dodgers second baseman Brandon O’Grady.
Aldergrove Dodgers fall in ‘Wild Card’ finale By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The Aldergrove Bantam AAA Dodgers took it almost all the way before they were eliminated from the provincials at the Wild Card Tournament on Sunday. The double knockout tourney saw the Dodgers lose to the Cowichan Valley boys on Sunday, a team which the Dodgers had beat on opening day at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The Aldergrove host team had a 4-2 win over Cowichan Valley on Friday, July 24 but lost their second game Saturday against the Nanaimo Pirates, 13-3. The Dodgers followed that with a 3-2 win over Kamloops Riverdogs later that day, setting them up against Cowichan Valley again on Sunday.
Cowichan Valley’s final game Sunday against Nanaimo was rained out so the deciding game for a provincials berth was postponed until Monday at Nanaimo’s field. The Vancouver Community team was the only one to win all three of their games, putting them automatically into the provincials berth. Vancouver defeated Nanaimo 3-2, Richmond Chuckers 9-7, and Victoria Red 11-5. The Aldergrove Bantam AAA Dodgers team consists of #2 Brandon O’Grady, #21 Mike Saulter, #27 Tyrell Rogers, #24 Caleb Neilsen, #17 Brett Jackson, #5 Sol Michaud, #20 Jacob Simons, #7 Brady Lamsden, #12 Jacob Stebbings, #32 Josh Krahn, #10 Braden Warbeston, and coaches Kevin Stebbings and Troy Michaud.
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Aldergrove Bantam Dodgers team line up at Wild Card Tournament.
Athletes, coaches to Special Olympics Local quintet to represent Aldergrove Star
Abbotsford has sent three athletes and two coaches to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, July 25 to Aug. 2. Mike Palitti will be competing in track and field, Chris Hamilton in soccer and Austin Johnston in bowling. As well, coaches Tom
Norton and Vince Astoria will be helping to coach track and field and socccer, respectively. Special Olympics Team Canada is in the final stage of preparation for the Games. Comprised of 164 members, including 57 athletes and 18 volunteer coaches and mission staff from B.C., Team Canada is set to
showcase their skills on the world stage. The Games will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2015 and will host roughly 7,000 athletes from countries all over the world. The Vancouver Team Canada send-off celebration took place on July 20 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.
Canada at Pan Am Juniors Aldergrove Star
Three members of the Trinity Western Spartans track and field team will wear the Maple Leaf for Canada. Pole vaulter Madison Evans, steeplechaser Caleb DeJong and long distance runner Mirelle Martens have been chosen to compete for Canada at the Pan
American junior championships. Also representing Canada will be a pair of Langley Mustangs Track and Field club members. Teagan Rasche and Brent Reston will compete in the javelin competition, The meet runs July 31 to Aug. 2 at Edmonton’s Foote Field.
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Creed Bratton - evening of music and comedy with the star of The Office, voice of The Grass Roots, Monday, Sept. 28 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Shane Koyczan - “Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To” Tour, Sunday, Oct. 18 at Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Brett Kissel - in concert with Jordan Mcintosh, Sun., Nov. 15 at Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000
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Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, July 31 at a fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave., Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604581-0313. Meteor Shower Watch & Walk: Astronomy Event - Saturday, August 8, 8-11 p.m. at Aldergrove Regional Park. Gaze at the night sky through telescopes, meet astronomers, and walk lanternlit trails. Crafts, fun learning activities, music and entertainment. Campers must arrive between 5 and 8 p.m. Event runs rain or shine. Aldergrove Elks Lodge # 66 will provide an evening concession with coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. Campers can enjoy a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Cash only. Proceeds support BC Elks Association and Aldergrove community initiatives. Meet at the Aldergrove Bowl entrance at 550 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford. All ages, drop-in, $2/ person. Presented with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org Forage with Chef Chris Whittakker - Sunday, August 2, 4-9 p.m. at Fraser Common Farm. All-ages. $100 admission. Fraser Common Farm and Glorious Organics Cooperative proudly present an on-farm long table dinner created and conceived by Chef Chris Whittaker of forage restaurant. Come to sunny Aldergrove for a meal experience you won’t soon forget. Spit BBQed heritage pigs from Laurica Farm and all the vegetables and fruit supplied by Glorious Organics Cooperative, harvested fresh out of the field. Accompanied by The Farm House Natural Cheeses, Lotusland Vineyards wine and Four Winds Brewing Co. beer. Check out the details and buy your tickets at eventbrite.ca. Info: Glorious Organics at info@gloriousorganics. com or phone 604-857-1400. Website http://www.gloriousorganics.com/come-forage/ Western Hoedown - benefit for Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation at 25039 - 8 Ave., Aldergrove, Saturday, Aug. 15, 1-5:30 p.m. Family fun, petting zoo, silent auction, ticket draw auction, horseback riding, square dancing, live music featuring Rick Chadwhick & Nigel Tucker, and Darlene Cozart, and Diamond Country Dancers to showcase square dancing moves. Ticket Prices: adults $10, children ages 6-15 years old $5, children under 6 years old free. Tickets include hamburger, hot dog, chicken burger, chili. Tickets available: Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation, 109 - 20631 Fraser Hwy., Langley, phone 778-278-3697. Natalie Macmaster and Donnell Leahy - Two Fiddles Two Pianos Tour, Thursday, Nov. 26 at Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Port Kells Art Club - classes held every Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with general meetings the third Monday of each month. Instruction is provided by professional artists from the Lower Mainland area. New members of all levels of experience are welcome. Annual membership $30. The club exhibits three to four times per year in the community. Located at 20701 Fraser Hwy. in Langley.
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LAKUSTA, Kenneth John Born August 5th, 1957, and passed away July 22nd, 2015 Ken is survived by his daughter Ashli (Dana), son Tyson, parents Hilda and John, granddaughters Cianna and Presley, sister Charlotte (Gord), sisterin-law Maryann, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his brother Kevin. Ken will be missed by many for his generous spirit & boisterous humour. He enjoyed his job as a Heavy Duty Mechanic & Longshoreman. Previous service to Aldergrove Kinsmen, Aldergrove Minor Baseball and most notably Aldergrove Mixed Slo-Pitch, including several years spent running the Annual Festival Days Slo - Pitch tournament have made Ken a well-known community member as well as a long time Aldergrove resident. A Memorial Service will be held on August 5, 2015 at 6pm at the Aldergrove Legion; 26607 Fraser Hwy. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate blood to the Canadian Blood Services.
KWAKIUTL Band Council is seeking an Elementary School Principal in Pt. Hardy on Vancouver Island. For a full job description email manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca Pls send cover letter, salary expectations & 3 references via email or fax 250949-6066 by July 31, 2014. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today! MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com
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Ken Berghall
Oct 28, 1963 - May 20, 2015 Ken passed away suddenly at age 51. He will be missed by his daughter Christina, son Jesse, father Stig, sister Rita and their families, too many to list. Also he will be missed by many friends, & co-workers. Ken lived life to the fullest and will be remembered for his great smile and beautiful blue eyes. There will be a service held on August 9, 2015 at 1 PM at 26675 Fraser Highway in Aldergrove. In lieu of flowers a donation to the SPCA or any animal shelter would be appreciated. He loved his animals. Rest in Peace my friend.
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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 $10.50/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required. Positions open to all persons (incl. youth, aboriginals, new immigrants and all others) demonstrating their ability to meet expectations of full time, physical work in greenhouse environment. To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656
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Junior Advertising Consultant The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for a Junior Advertising Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to enhance their skill set. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to an existing client list, prospect new business as well as provide administrative and computer support to the Advertising and Ad Control departments, in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is highly motivated and has the ability to multi-task, along with strong organizational and communication skills. You will also be proficient in Mac, Excel and Word programs along with strong typing skills. The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Lisa Prophet, Advertising Manager The News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2X 3K1 Email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Posting closes on August 10, 2015 at 5pm.
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PEACE & QUIET ON 45 ACRES If you are looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley call today. I have a great one available, a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 great homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery or room for a new home site? Includes 2 road frontages. This is the ideal location.
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24588 58A Avenue, Langley • $874,000
It’s true this barely lived in unit looks like the day it was bought. With NO GST…This 2 bedroom 2 Bathroom condo unit is sure to impress. From it’s gleaming stainless steal appliances to the beautiful laminate floors and granite counter tops. Built in 2011 by Marcon Construction this is the place to live near shopping, recreation, and transit. Call Verne today for your viewing.
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1500 sq ft 3 bedroom rancher with a fantastic open plan and large family room that opens up to a fully developed backyard with a gazebo and shop and extensive landscaping on a quarter acre lot. Shop is a drive through for backyard access. Have a look here and you will not be disappointed.
Have a look here you can be in before school starts on this one. All updated with new flooring and new paint and updated kitchen, so all the work that you did not want to do when you bought your next home is already completed. 3 or 4 bedrooms you can choose this is worth a look.
109 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE
24925-40TH AVENUE
Looking for affordability then here it is. This in one of the nicest 1 bedroom units around today with very open plan and the morning sun in your unit, and shade late in the day. Very clean and private deck too, located in building # 4 of Willowcreek development. Looking for a nice place to call your own and have your own space then this is it.
$798,000
Walk to the co-op from this property - flat and all usable with a great 2100 sq ft older bsmt home on the property, lots of parking and two road frontages. Take a look and compare if you are looking for a great location for you home based business this is it
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$750,000
27598-48th AVENUE
OTTER PRIVACY
SOLD
$250,000
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
SOLD
Make this your next move with almost 5,000 sq ft of privacy with a water feature and room to play. Large deck overlooking all this, home has an open plan upstairs with two sets of French doors, two bathrooms, two bedrooms up and one down also check out the summer kitchen, this is a must see.
Check out this 5 bedroom bsmt home with a circular driveway on this very pretty and private .75 acre lot in North Otter. This home has an updated kitchen great room concept on the main floor with 2 bathrooms and a rustic bsmt for the outdoorsman in your family with room to park the boat an quads here. This is not a drive by, backs onto an apple orchard it is rare that one like this comes around out in the country and close to everything hurry hurry.
.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!
UNIT 314 27358 32ND AVE $189,900 WILLOWCREEK
8631-260TH STREET $ 579,900 5 ACRE GLEN VALLEY
26987-28TH AVE $389,900 ! GRANDMA’S HOME! REDUCED
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Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
LISTINGS WANTED
Bring your ideas and take a look here if you are looking for some agricultural enterprises. Partially cleared and on a quiet no thru road with a shop and driveway already in waiting for your ideas. Currently a cabin on the property so if you are looking for a weekend retreat this is worth a look or…
SOLD
If you had a grandma this would be her place neat as a pin and manicure to perfection this is a 1680 sq ft 2 bedroom main floor and 1 downstairs home in a great neighborhood on a large 8885 sq ft lot . Lots of parking and room to park things, this is worth a look for sure call to view..
wanted to sell. Market is now moving... Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 26878-32 AVENUE
$229,000
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.. .
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NEW 2015 Escape SE
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2015 TRAX LT
4G LTE Wi-Fi, power windows, alloy wheels, Bluetooth, AWD, keyless entry, cloth interior. P7839A
$22,900
2014 FORTE EX
UVO entertainment, rear camera, Bluetooth, keyless entry, 6 spd manual. F0082B
$18,900
2011 SRX LUXURY
DVD entertainment, dr seat memory, rain sense wipers, heated seats, power liftgate, rearview camera. P7840A
$30,900
2011 MAZDA2
Automatic, A/C, CD player, cruise, alloy wheels, power windows, keyless entry. FK290A
$10,900
2012 ESCALADE AWD
Power sunroof, leather, Navigation, Bose sound, DVD player, touch screen. F0594A
$51,900
2014 CRUZE DIESEL
Navigation, remote starter, climate control, rearview camera, heated seats, leather. P7844A
$20,200
2014 ACADIA SLE2
Rear park assist, power liftgate, remote starter, Bluetooth, AWD, power group. P7836A
$32,900
2014 PATRIOT SPORT
5 speed manual, cloth interior, AM/FM/CD player, manual windows, cruise, steel wheels. F0473A
$17,900
2014 VERANO CX
Factory warranty, cloth interior, alloy wheels, A/C, power group, Onstar. P7808A
$15,900
2008 CALIBER
Power sunroof, keyless entry, heated leather seats, A/C, folding rear seat. FK268A
$7,900
2012 RUBICON WARN winch, oversize tires, HD axle, Nav, manual, leather, Bluetooth. P7806B
$32,500
2011 FORESTER 2.5X
AWD, power sunroof, heated seats, A/C, satellite radio, Bluetooth. P7848A
$19,900
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