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Langley class sizes higher than B.C. average By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

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Aldergrove Kodiaks head coach and general manager Rick Harkins (centre) is the first to introduce the “Breakout” program, with other PJHL teams to follow. The program for athletes’ mental health support was developed by Tom Dooley (right) and Trevin Sewell (left).

‘Breakout’ for mental health By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

A new support program has launched in B.C. that is aimed at providing professional and peer-based assistance with mental health issues in sports. “Breakout” has been formally adopted by the Pacific Junior Hockey League and the Aldergrove Kodiaks are the first junior B hockey team to sign on with the program. The program will roll out to the other nine PJHL clubs in coming weeks. Breakout’s founder, Sean Dooley, had officially launched the program last month with the Nelson Leafs, where he also serves as assistant coach. On Feb. 10, Dooley launched the program in Aldergrove at a meeting with the full Kodiaks team and management at Aldergrove Arena. Dooley said Breakout was being brought to Aldergrove first at the invitation of Kodiaks assistant coach Trevin Sewell, who found that it dovetailed perfectly with his own goal of providing the team’s players with assistance and resources for issues faced by athletes.

Both Dooley and Sewell had suffered from depression and had selfmedicated with alcohol during their younger playing days. “You’re told, you gotta be tough, suck it up,” said Dooley. “And there’s a stigma around mental health, but we’re saying it’s OK to ask for help. Because if I had not asked for help I probably wouldn’t have survived.” Dooley observed that often young players are living away from home while they pursue their athletic goals, or in some cases may not have the family support they need in their homes. Or the person needing help might be a player’s friend, sibling or even parents. Or the problem could be related to injuries such as concussions. Breakout’s model is “building lines of communication… and awareness.” This is accomplished through providing ongoing speakers and workshops on mental health issues, as well as providing clinical counsellors and concussions education. The services are provided in conjunction with the B.C. provincial health services authority’s

“MindCheck” program services to teens and young adults (see website: mindcheck.ca). Sewell said that as a once-young junior hockey player — he’s now 28 — he wished he had this kind of support then. “I didn’t understand my emotions… I hid my feelings, and substance abuse led me to a dark place, near death, before I saw the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Sewell. “Breakout is all confidential, and helps you understand why you’re feeling like you do and what to do about it.” Sewell noted that junior B hockey used to be disparagingly referred to as “jungle B” because of the scraps and fights that were once endemic to the game but the league has diligently moved to get rid of these excesses and to provide a positive “development” atmosphere for athletes to advance in their careers. “Breakout is not a social event, it’s survival,” added Dooley. “And it might save your life.” Breakout is on social media, via twitter @breakout.mh and on Facebook via “Breakout” or send an email to breakout.mh@outlook.com.

A just-released provincial government report shows the average Langley public school class had more students than the B.C. average last year. The “overview of class size and composition in British Columbia Public Schools” report was produced by the provincial Ministry of Education. It shows that, as of Oct. 31, 2015, in the Langley school district, the average kindergarten class was 20.9 students, higher than the provincial average of 19.7. The average Grade 1 to 3 class was 22.6 pupils, larger than the provincial average of 21.8. The average 4 to 7 class was 27.6, bigger than the provincial average of 26.0. In the Grade 8 to 12 category, the average Langley class size was close to but still slightly bigger than the provincial average at 23.8 compared to 23.4. In response to a Times request for comment on the local class size figures, Langley School District Communications Manager Ken Hoff said, based on the provincial report, “the Langley School District sees itself as fairly comparable to other Fraser Valley and Metro class size averages.” Langley Teachers Association (LTA) president Gail ChaddockCostello said the provincial numbers show Langley schools “are the worst overall, collectively, in the province.” An LTA analysis said Langley had the second worst kindergarten class size in B.C., tied for second worst in grades 1-3, and tied for fifth worst in Grades 4-7. Chaddock-Costello said the figures were also skewed downwards

because the provincial government included smaller-than-average classes like the international baccalaureate, French immersion and special education pro grams in the averages. She added the provincial numbers don’t reveal the number of classes with more than 30 students in the Langley district. Based on grievances filed by teachers last year, ChaddockCostello said the LTA estimates 21 Langley classes had from 31 to 36 students. The report also doesn’t give a district-by-district accounting of the increasing number of special needs students in the classroom, Chaddock-Costello said. “We (in Langley) have larger and larger case loads,” she said, adding “there is not, I can assure you, a commensurate increase in specialist teachers.” A BC Teachers Federation press release said the number of classes in BC with four or more children with special needs has risen to 16,516, the most ever. The number of classes with seven or more children with special needs has also gone up to an all-time high, 4,163, the BCTF said. “When classes become too large and overly complex, all students lose out on time with their teachers” BCTF President Jim Iker said. “It is time for this government to stop the cuts” Iker added. Provincial Education Minister Mike Bernier responded by saying a $100 million learning improvement fund has hired an additional 312 full time teachers, increased another 616 from part time to full time, and upgraded almost 3,000 support staff from part time to full time as well. “We’ve been working well with

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Bed closures at LMH By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

Langley Memorial Hospital (LMH) will close a number of hospital beds as a result of a Fraser Health Authority (FHA) decision to shift aging patients out of hospitals and into hundreds of planned new residential care beds. Tasleem Juma, a spokesperson for the authority, said she was unable to provide an exact number of bed closures at the Langley hospital because it will depend on patient volume. “In terms of bed numbers, these ebb and flow each day and each site will do what makes sense for their patient population,” Juma told Black Press. “What I can tell you is that, at Langley Memorial Hospital, these bed reductions will mean improv-

ing our infection control measures by converting some of our four-bed rooms into three-bed rooms.” Juma said the FHA has already recruited and hired more staff for home health services for seniors. “We are also increasing the number of nurse practitioners to better support seniors in the community and at the hospital,” Juma said. A retired nurse told Black Press that staff at LMH were informed 12 beds in the 203-bed hospital will be closed — eight surgical and four medical (for non-surgical cases). They were advised of the closures earlier this month, said Lindsay Gri, who is a retired Registered Nurse and former patient care co-ordinator. Gri said LMH is the first hospital in the FHA to make the cuts

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(the FHA’s Juma could not confirm that when asked by Black Press). “It’s already started,” Gri said. “They’re reducing two beds each week (at LMH). They haven’t got the resources in the community but they’re already closing the beds.” Gri said the loss of the hospital beds will mean more patients occupying ER beds and more people going home from hospital sooner than they should. The plan announced by the FHA will close 80 hospital beds at 10 hospitals over the next six months while simultaneously opening 400 new residential care beds. The FHA said the region will see a net increase in combined residential and acute care beds and a net increase in jobs.

Crash sends couple to hospital By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

An early morning crash at 264 Street and 56 Avenue sent a senior Surrey couple to hospital on Thursday. Around 4 a.m., a 61-year-old Mission man was driving a pick up truck when he attempted to make a left hand turn in front of the Surrey seniors white Acura Integra.

Damage to the front end of their Integra is extensive and the couple, both 71-years-old, were temporarily trapped inside. An air ambulance was called in but then cancelled once the couple’s injuries were assessed, said police. The 61-year-old driver was not injured and remained at the scene. He was issued a violation ticket, said Langley RCMP. The couple

were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors, said police. It was a downpour at the time, but it isn’t known if weather played a role. The road was temporarily closed while police investigated, but was re-opened by the morning rush hour.

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On Sunday the Aldergrove Over 40s and Over 50s men’s soccer teams were in competitive action. Aldergrove has four older divisions of men playing Sunday mornings through till the end of March when the annual Barry Bauder Memorial Tournament for senior men’s and women’s teams, hosted at Aldergrove Athletic Park, closes the winter season.

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The Agricultural Land Commission has turned down a proposal from a developer hoping to create a 224-acre industrial park in Bradner just north of Highway 1. The proposed industrial area is adjacent to Gloucester Industrial Estates in Langley Township. The project’s proponent, Ron Emerson of the Emerson Real Estate Group, had said his plan would create $4.7 billion in industrial activity and create around 5,000 jobs.

However, local residents expressed concern about removing land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. In 2013, the City of Abbotsford forwarded the proposal to the ALC, with opposition from Couns. Patricia Ross and Henry Braun – now the city’s mayor. In their decision, the three-member Agricultural Land Commission panel said large-scale proposals to exclude land in Abbotsford for industrial development should come from the local government.

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the BCTF on major education initiatives like the new curriculum, so it’s disappointing to see them making broad political conclusions from a province-wide report on class size and composition,” Bernier said. “This year we are investing a record $5 billion in the education system in B.C. and that includes extra funds to districts to support each and every student with special needs,” the minister added. Education ministry figures show most classes over 30 students tend to have no more than 31 students and are bigger to accommodate student course choices in Grades 11 and 12. The ministry also said the number of classes with over 30 students has been dropping “dramatically” for over a decade, falling from 9,253 in the 2005 - 2006 school year to 1,077 in 2014 - 2015.

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Can Abbotsford land Molson Brewery? By TYLER OLSEN Aldergrove Star

Abbotsford staff are looking for a possible home for a new Molson brewery, while a Langley company has filed papers to build a 300,000 square foot plant that will employ 300 people once up and running, according to a report by the city’s economic development officials. Molson recently sold the site of its high-profile Vancouver brewery, and is currently looking at sites around the Lower Mainland, according to company spokesperson Jennifer Kerr. Kerr wouldn’t say more than that, but the most recent report to the city’s business innovation, growth and attraction committee says Abbotsford staff have been working with a real estate compa-

ny and a local landowner to find a suitable location for the company. The company is seeking 18.5 acres of land for their brewery, which employs around 200 people. The same report says that Mayne Coatings – a company that manufactures siding for homes – has filed a development application as part of plans to build a large new plant on Clearbrook Road. Mayor Henry Braun said the city had seen a significant increase in business inquiries over the past year. And while Abbotsford has more industrial land than many Lower Mainland municipalities, Braun said those lands set aside more than 10 years ago in the City in the Country Plan are quickly disappearing. “In another year, I think they

Langley Township fire department will not carry Narcan kits on their fire trucks to deal with drug overdoses at this time, said assistant fire chief Bruce Ferguson. Administered early enough, Narcan or naloxone can reverse an opioid drug overdose and potentially save lives. Last week, firefighters in Surrey and Vancouver became the first to carry the kits. Both those municipalities had the highest number of overdose deaths in B.C. last year. “So far, they are the only ones that have been OK’d to try this pilot project,” said Ferguson. “Administrating Narcan is so far not in our scope of practice.” Ambulance paramedics have long been equipped with the drug, but the program is being expanded to include firefighters after an increase in overdoses to opioid drugs, such as heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl.

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will almost be built out.” Braun said there are a few lots that might be suitable for a plant the size that Molson is seeking to build. However, access to rail may prove challenging. City staff have fielded several other inquiries regarding a range of business proposals, including a high-tech incubator, a galvanizing plant, a bio-energy facility, and a education technology company looking for space. Meanwhile, the report notes that the city saw a dramatic spike in the number of films being shot over 2015. More than 25 films were shot over a total of 105 days in 2015, according to the report. The number of movies filmed more than doubled, while the number of filming days rose by 98 per cent.

‘Make A Difference’ auction to help refugees The response by Canadians to the needs of Syrian refugees has been amazing, as across Canada, churches and other groups have come together to sponsor thousands of people form that war-torn country. Through these efforts, as many as 25,000 people affected by that crisis will find new homes in Canada. But the majority of Syrians in desperate need of help do not want to come to Canada. They are in places like Lebanon and Jordan, or within Syria itself, and they want to go home to rebuild their lives when the war ends. Altogether, over 11 million

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Editor: An open letter to Township Council with suggestions on ways to improve the pool situation within the present budget. The decisions of council on design and location of the proposed Aldergrove recreation centre have made many people in Aldergrove and the rest of Langley lack confidence in the council. There are ways of correcting these errors without spending more money. It appears that council refuses to put the pool in a more desirable location such as by the Kinsmen Centre where it could easily be used by the high school and middle school as part of their Physical Education classes, as the Walnut Grove Pool is used for the Walnut Grove High School. It would also have been beside the park which is the logical place to put a pool. The pool must be made larger. I realize that the consulting group stated that a six-lane, 25 metre pool would be adequate for Aldergrove but really the consulting group just said what council wanted

to hear. A different consulting group could have said something larger. I was recently at the Walnut Grove Pool and checked out what six lane, 25 metres would look like. Their large pool is more than twice the size of Aldergrove’s proposed pool. They also have another large pool that is meant for younger children to play in which we would not have in the winter time. In six lanes with no more than five people swimming in a lane that would mean about 30 people would fit swimming reasonably comfortably in the pool at one time. If the pool is divided into areas for people playing with their children and for exercise classes that leaves a very crowded pool without the capacity to handle our community comfortably. If council wishes, the proposed pool could be expanded beside the main building, moving the grassy area and picnic area to where the wave pool is planned. Eliminate the wave pool. It would only be open in the summer time. We need a

larger year round pool in Aldergrove far more. The pool should be at least 35 metres long and eight lanes with a deep area to accommodate a regular sized diving board and rope swing area. Something for the older youth to do besides lengths. Eliminating the wave pool would free up monies for a larger pool and a roof. Most of the year the outdoor, year-round pool will feel cold without some way to warm the air. To attend swimming lessons families will still be forced to attend the other pools. Lessons are filled quickly. That is probably why half of the grade three students in Aldergrove cannot swim the width of our small pool. That will not improve with the planned outdoor pool. Council think again. Enlarge the pool and make the air warm around the pool. Give the pool summer in the winter time. It won’t cost more. The money is already in the budget if you eliminate the wave pool. Dianne Kask, Aldergrove

Letter: Concert features classical guitarist Editor: Langley Hospice Society supporter Roy Clements and his team from Clemo’s Crusade for Hospice have teamed up with talented classical guitarist, Matthew Silverman to host a concert on March 5 in support of the Langley Hospice Society. This is Matthew’s second annual concert in support of the Hospice Society; last year’s concert was enjoyed by all who attended. For more informa-

tion about Matthew and to hear a sample of his repertoire, we encourage you to visit the following link: http://silverstringguitar.virb.com/listen The concert will be held at the St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, located at 9160 Church Street in Fort Langley. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased through the Langley Hospice Society, in person at Supportive Programs Centre, 20660 – 48th Avenue, Langley;

by phone at 604-530-1115; or by contacting Roy Clements of Clemo’s Crusade for Hospice at 604-455-0095. Please note that your ticket purchase includes light food and non-alcoholic beverages, and there will be wine and beer available for purchase onsite. Please share with your friends. Shannon Todd Booth, Communications and Funds Development Manager, Langley Hospice

Editor: What a great story about Amie MacLean’s drive to recruit new blood donors. This woman is an inspiration to many, for her fantastic effort to raise 129 blood donors, to “pay forward” for the units of blood she received while in hospital. I was turned down, because of a recent visit to Mexico, where the Canadian Blood Services have listed some areas as being at risk for malaria. I urge you, if you are a blood donor, to contact the CBS and ask about your destination before going on a vacation. Meantime, please contact Amie’s Facebook page, “Amie MacNeil’s Blood Drive-129 reasons to give” and give your support and pledge to donate at the next clinic here in Aldergrove. She had 56 donors on Saturday, let’s get her over her goal of 129 donors. Well done, Amie! Wayne Boylan, Aldergrove

Trans Mountain committed to environmental protection Editor: Re: February 17 letter, The Star, “Pipeline not a dream” The Trans Mountain Expansion Project has just completed the most comprehensive regulatory review process in the history of the National Energy Board. For more than two years, 1,650 Intervenors and Commenters have had the opportunity to ask questions, provide evidence and offer their views on the project. We’ve presented the very best scientific and technical evidence, and have answered more than 17,000 questions since we filed our 16,000 page application. And, that’s in addition to the more than three years of consultation that has taken place with thousands of individuals, including some 159 open houses and workshops and more than 24,000 points of engagement with Aboriginal communities. Trans Mountain has made more than 400 commitments to address concerns raised by the public, encompassing a wide range of areas including emergency response, incident prevention, and river crossing procedures, to name a few. If our project is approved, each and every one of these commitments will be implemented. That said, the importance of public trust and confidence in the process has always been a priority for us. We’re continuing to have meaningful conversations with Canadians and incorporating their ideas and feedback into our project. We’ve proposed comprehensive measures to mitigate environmental effects during construction, including for the 116 salmonbearing crossings within the B.C. portion of the proposed pipeline corridor. We’ll work with stakeholders, Aboriginal communities and regulatory authorities to protect, preserve and, where possible, enhance the freshwater habitat of salmon stocks. Fisheries research has been a vital component of our project. Field crews have investigated potential watercourse crossing options and learned more about potentially sensitive habitat. These teams have visited more than 1,000 locations and the information gathered will allow us to avoid or minimize impact to fish and fish habitat. We take our commitment to environmental protection seriously, as demonstrated during our Anchor Loop expansion project, which crossed through Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park. That project received the prestigious Emerald Award in recognition of the excellent environmental initiatives undertaken. And, we have a long history of investing in environmental stewardship. For more than 20 years, we have taken part in local habitat enhancement events and activities. Trans Mountain has contributed $50,000 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation in response to stakeholder feedback and input from Aboriginal groups identifying salmon habitat as a priority. Ultimately, the expansion project brings long-term benefits that balance social, environmental and economic interests. We’re proudly building on our 60-year history of positive working relationships and demonstrated commitment to safe and reliable operations, and we look forward to creating lasting legacies for the future. I encourage you to learn more about our project at www.transmountain.com. Scott Stoness, Vice President of Regulatory and Finance, Kinder Morgan Canada

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Tax credit given for farm food donations By KEVIN GAWLEY Aldergrove Star

Tons of fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies are donated to the Abbotsford Food Bank every year. That tonnage may soon increase, thanks to a new provision announced this week by the B.C. Liberals in their 2016 budget. A new 25 per cent income tax credit for farmers who donate to registered charities could make it more affordable for them to give away excess produce, benefitting organizations such as the Abbotsford Food Bank. The market value of all food donated onward may be claimed on the farmer’s 2016 tax return. This means a grower who gives away $1,000 worth of potatoes will pay $250 less in income tax. Kayla Feenstra picks up produce from farms around Abbotsford for the food bank, which last year received more than 22,000 kilograms of food with an estimated value of $50,000 from local farmers. The new credit would put an additional $12,500 in the pockets of Abbotsford farmers, if the same is donated this year. Feenstra said that before implementing

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Farmers can now claim tax credits for donating food. the pick-up program in said he donates “tons” She is not concerned 2013, few donations were of fruits and vegetables about whether she will received from farms. almost every week, espe- get a special tax credit, “Farmers are typically cially during the sum- however. pretty busy so they don’t mer. The dollar value of “I think a farm should have time to drive to the the donations he made do that anyway. When food bank,” said Feenstra, last year was “in the thou- you live in a community, who thinks the new sands,” he said. you have to look after tax credit will encourTaves said the credit your community,” she age farmers to donate, won’t affect the amount said. because it will make the he donates, as he already Onninks is particuextra sorting, moving and gives as much as possible. larly happy to hear of packing work worth their Arina Onninks, another aspect of the time. the owner of Onnink’s B.C. budget – a $2 milOperations like Taves Blueberry Farm in lion increase in funding Family Farms, which Abbotsford, said she for the B.C. Buy Local Feenstra says is one of the donates berries to a Program, an initiabiggest and most reliable church that makes break- tive that campaigns to donors, will benefit finan- fast for the homeless. encourage people to buy cially. She also contributes fruit locally produced food. “They’ve been abso- to an organization that “People need to know lutely incredible,” she rehabilitates birds, the we need to support our said. Abbotsford Airshow, and local economy,” she said. Owner Loren Taves others. “It gives jobs, it’s good

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“Bold leadership” to take action against climate change has earned national accolades for the Township of Langley. On Feb. 10, a special recognition ceremony was held in Ottawa by the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) to acknowledge Canadian municipalities that recently achieved milestones in its program to enhance the environment by reducing the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced. Only 33 municipalities throughout the country have achieved the fifth and final milestone in the program, including the Township of Langley. Township Councillors Kim

Richter and Petrina Arnason, who were participating in the FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference, accepted the award on behalf of the Township. “We are really pleased to have been a part of this important initiative and proud to be recognized for our success with the program,” said Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese. “We all need to do our part to protect the environment and being responsible environmental stewards is something the Township takes seriously. Our municipality is committed to creating a great quality of life for those who live here now and for generations to come, and it is important that we lead by example.” In 2001, Township Council

approved participation in the FCM’s Partners for Climate Protection program and committed to measuring and reducing corporate and community GHGs. During the course of the program, the Township created a baseline GHG emissions inventory, adopted a Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan, and put the plan to action. Led by the Township’s Strategic Initiative’s department, employees throughout the corporation worked to implement GHG-reducing measures, such as installing a geothermal system at the Aldergrove Water Treatment Plant and earning an E3 Fleet Gold Rating for excellence in fleet management and green performance.

Women’s Day luncheon with Rotary Aldergrove Star

The “In Celebration of International Women’s Day” luncheon will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Langley Central at Newlands Golf & Country Club on Saturday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with doors open at 10:30 a.m. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8, with thousands of events being

held around the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. This year Rotary will be honoring three women of distinction from our community for the volunteer work that they have done to make a change in the world. Guest speaker will be Tamara Taggart, anchor of CTV News at Six. There will also be a silent auction with many items. This year’s proceeds will be in

local support of “Young Strokes 4 Hope” which provides extra training and support groups for 19 to 60 years and “SOAR” for 60 years old and over stroke survivors as well as international support for the Kenya Ol’Pejada Project (potable water). Tickets are $45 and can be purchased on line at www.internationalwomensday.ca or at the Langley Times office, 20258 Fraser Highway, Langley.

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and lobbed across the arena into the Pilots’ empty net. A pair of goals from Aldergrove Davitt and Unger were the game’s Kodiak Cameron Davitt and an first and second stars, respectively. empty-netter from Spencer Unger Dawson Rodin was the Kodiaks’ net sealed a must-win playoffs game for keeper that night. the team over the visiting Abbotsford The teams met again for game Pilots, Sunday night at Aldergrove five Tuesday at MSA Arena, with Arena. Aldergrove aiming for game six The Kodiaks’ 3-1 win keeps the Wednesday at Aldergrove Arena — team’s hopes alive, as they are down and game seven Friday at MSA Arena 3-1 in the best-of-seven games series. (see Star website for updates). The Kodiaks are faced with the chalKODIAKS FALL IN DOUBLE lenge of winning three more games in OVERTIME — AGAIN a row to advance to the next round, After losing in double-overtime while the Pilots have only to win one Feb. 10 at Aldergrove Arena, the more game. Kodiaks repeated it on Friday at MSA The Kodiaks outshot the Pilots Arena. 35-24 and made the shots It was the Kodiaks’ count this time. third loss in the best-ofThe Pilots opened seven series. the scoring early in the Kodiaks were up 2-0 first period but Kodiak in the first after a pair Cameron Davitt respondof goals from Joshua ed with his own marker Pollock. The first was on less than a minute later to a power play with assists put the first period in a tie. from Wyatt Versluis and Davitt’s assists came from Matt Oliver, and the Spencer Unger and Davin other was assisted by Kyle Padgham. Bosko. Kodiaks forward Davitt scored again in The Pilots took the Brandon Dolby scored the second on a power lead in the second with twice on Abbotsford play — one of seven for three goals, making it 3-2 Pilots keeper Jacob the team that night — for the Pilots. Crawford, Feb. 17 at with assists from Padgham The Pilots scored Aldergrove Arena. and Eric Callegari, to take one in the third and the a 2-1 lead. Kodiaks came back with four of It was an all-out end-to-end battle their own to even it up and take it for most of the third period and the into overtime. Scorers were Pollock Pilots pulled keeper Jacob Crawford (from Deryk Kirchner and Camerona in the dying minutes for an extra Davitt), Erik Olson (from Hayden man-advantage on their fourth and Guilderson), Eric Callegari (from last power play, but Kodiak Unger Quinncy Leroux) and Davitt (from snatched the puck from the Pilots Davin Padgham). By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

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Aldergrove Kodiak Cameron Davitt #12 contributed two goals to the 3-1 win over the Abbotsford Pilots, in game four of the playoffs round one on Feb. 21 at Aldergrove Arena. Pilot Mitchell Plevy scored the penalty kills in the game, although winner at 3:37 in the second over- they managed to score on one of their time. two power plays. The Kodiaks outshot the Pilots Still, the Kodiaks were up 3-2 in 48-45 in that game. The Kodiaks the last part of the third period before scored in one of five power plays the Pilots took a 5-3 man advanwhile the Pilots scored in two of tage to score the tying goal at 18:36. eight. Jackson Waniek scored this goal, KODIAKS FALL IN DOUBLE and at the 5:31 mark of the second OVERTIME TO PILOTS overtime was awarded a penalty shot A pair of power play goals and a which he also scored on, for the win. deciding penalty shot in double-overAldergrove was up 1-0 in the first, time gave the Abbotsford Pilots their with scoring by Lucas Stratford, and second win in as many playoffs games assists from Deryk Kirchner and Erik against the Aldergrove Kodiaks Bocale. Wednesday night at Aldergrove The Pilots scored early in the Arena. second on a power play, but Kodiak The Kodiaks were plagued by nine Brandon Dolby, assisted by Spencer

Unger and Davin Padgham, scored on a power play to restore their lead at 2-1. The Pilots evened it up early in the third but Dolby scored once more at 15:17, assisted by Cameron Davitt. Two minute penalties were taken for delays of game by Kodiaks Matt Oliver and Kyle Bosko just 20 seconds apart shortly after Dolby’s goal and a boarding penalty against Unger gave the Pilots a sustained two-man advantage for the final minutes of the game, enabling Waniek to score the game evener to take it into overtime. The Pilots’ man-advantage continued for the first two minutes of the ten minute overtime but neither team was able to score. Thankfully, there were no more penalties against the Kodiaks for the rest of the game but despite some great opportunities the Kodiaks were unable to get the puck past goal keeper Jacob Crawford. KODIAKS FALL 1-4 IN FIRST GAME Three power play goals gave the Abbotsford Pilots their 4-1 victory over the Aldergrove Kodiaks in the opening game of the PJHL firstround playoffs. The Pilots scored one power play goal in each of the three periods at MSA Arena, Feb. 16, while the Kodiaks were unable to score in their six power plays. The Kodiaks’ sole goal came halfway through the second period, with Brandon Dolby lending the assist to Kyle Bosko. The goal tied the game briefly at 1-1 but the Pilots were up 2-1 three minutes later. The Pilots outshot the Kodiaks 38-32.

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ball — Christian Burton, Jacob Fettes, Christopher Lakusta, Kyle Litfin and Ryerson Shelvey (athletes); Bruce Shelvey (coach) and Nicole Grainger (adult supervisor). Wheelchair basketball — Joel Aukema and Tanner Jung (athletes); Nadene Jung (adult supervisor). Biathlon — Emmanuel Bussani (athlete); Lori Bussani (assistant coach). Curling — Brenin Moore and Karson Van Baar (athletes); Wayne Moore (head coach). Diving — Sarah Butt, Ella Davidson, Jaedon Jones, Kaya Kenyon, Emma Klaver, Darin Mellor-Lain, Breanna Nichols,

Jessie Nowotny, Jayden Poole and Grayce Vanderwerf (athletes); Kelly Dee (head coach), Lisa Breure (official) and Nikki Kenyon (adult supervisor). Figure skating — Peyton Molberg (athlete); Patti Graham (adult supervisor). Gymnastics — Ryder Croome, Maya Crutch, Noah Ichihara, Trevor Ma, Emma Schmor, Luke Van Harmelen and Matthew Woznica (athletes); Jonathan Osers (assistant coach) and Carole Williamson (official). Judo — Deltin Schuchardt (athlete). Karate — Mehek Budshah, Fiona Maclean, Nika Najafi, Ishaan Narayan, Jaxson Seip,

Aneka Teja, Nicolas Tyne, Jodhan Brar, Newton Ma, Vladislav Mazur and Robert Truong (athletes); Shakiba Fadaie and Kamelia Najafi (assistant coaches). Rhythmic gymnastics — Victoria Kolganov and Theodora Petrova (athletes). Ringette — Chloe Arneson, Sydnie Bressette, Fiona Briner, Kaycia Flaman, Clare Fricke, Kalyn Gustavson, Amelia Raymond, Nick Raymond, Daphne Stams, Cassidy Walker, Amanda Yee and Jordyn Watson (athletes). Freestyle skiing — Ethan Phillips (athletes). Speed skating — Elle Bush and William Park (athletes).

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at the time he felt his players were in danger. The on-ice incident sent several Langley players to hospital. The suspension was announced Jan. 30 and will last until September 2021. Craighead had been on an indefinite suspension from the league since the incident.

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Thirteen skaters from the Aldergrove Skating Club attended the Winterskate competition in Chilliwack, Feb. 5 to 7, and represented the club well, bringing home several ribbons and medals. Cora-Lee Hagel skated to a Gold Medal in the Star 5 girls event. Tarra Lomas and Tia Flello skated for the first time in the same event, meeting some personal goals, along with Marissa Bandick. In the Star 4 event,

Courtney Watson proudly came home with the silver medal skating in this event for the first time. In the Star 3 event, Lexus Lomas, Emily Wildy and Rachel Lagasse all received a Silver standing, as this level is adjudicated. In the Star 2 event, also adjudicated, Katie Wiebe, in her first time competing at this level received a Bronze standing. In the Star 1 event, Paige Trottier received

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Aldergrove skaters performed well at the Winterskate competition this month in Chilliwack. the top standing of a adjudicated introductory first time at this level, was event, received Silver rib- able to perform a solid Gold ribbon. In the Interpretive bons. program placing 8th, and In the Bronze event passing her test at the events, Sarah Wildy and Allison Campbell, in the Maddie Wasmuth, her same time.

Thunderbirds defeat Ice

This past weekend, the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds rolled out the red carpet to the Kootenay Ice visitors to welcome them to not only NHL’s Hockey Hometown tour, but to the TBirds’ last home regular season games. Once the game got going the TBirds were all business, taking the very important four points from a determined and improved Kootenay Ice team. Game 1 ended up in a 6-1 TBird win with home goals scored by Jake Mulder (2), Mackenzie Wight, Zac McKee, Nowel Maarhuis, and Jonathan Rees. The win between the pipes belonged to Paul Tucek. Game 2 was on the following morn-

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It was a hard-fought battle but the Aldergrove Midget A1 Bruins came through in the third period to take a 7-6 win over Semiahmoo A2-T2, Thursday night at Aldergrove Arena. The score was tied at 2-2 in the first, and Semiahmoo took a 5-4 lead in the second, but the Bruins scored three more goals in the third for the win. Scoring for Aldergrove were Brodie Buchner and Hudson Shelvey with a pair each, and single goals from Logan Belansky, Caleb Boelema and Tanner Myer. Bruins’ keeper Dawson Calfa made 19 saves in the game. The teams meet again on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:45 p.m. at South Surrey Arena.

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12 ALDERGROVE STAR | Thursday,FEBRUARY February 25, 25,2016 2016 12 || THE The Aldergrove STAr | THURSDAY, Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner tribute to the queen of rock n’ roll Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211, www.ticketweb.ca). Led Zepagain - Tribute to Led Zeppelin, Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Fort Langley’s Céilidh - Kitchen

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party, live music, Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7-9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Enjoy traditional music, song and fun. Tickets $5 at door. Includes a traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next Ceilidh will be March 24. Performers contact: Jack Williamson, 604-888-7925, email jackwilliamson@telus.net Bye Bye Birdie - Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts Sumas Mountain presents musical, Feb. 25 at 12 and 7 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 12 p.m., Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way. Tickets $15 evening, $7 mati-

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nee. Call 604-850-5207 for advance tickets. Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, Feb. 26 at a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave., Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-5311923 or 604-581-0313. Free Clothing BC - event set for Aldergrove at Parkside Elementary school, 3300 - 270 St. on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Infant to adult size clothing, shoes and household items, free to anyone, no questions asked. Please bring your own bags.

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The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents. Application forms for the 2016 Community Grants and Capital Improvement Grants are now available: 1 On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants 2 At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor We’ve gone green! Applications can now be completed and submitted online. Visit tol.ca/grants to submit your paperless application today. Hard copy forms are available at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service, 2nd Floor, and can be returned to: Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Or submitted via email to: Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline: Monday, February 29, 2016. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

Heritage Building Incentive Program The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources. The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, March 4, 2016 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip. Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.533.6176

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Avenue, Langley, via the South Valley park entrance. All ages. Free. Drop-in. To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org or call 604-432-6359. The Old Friends Tour - Byrd Dawg and the Vintage Electric Band in the ultimate tribute to two iconic duos, The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel at Chief Sepass Theatre, Fort Langley, March 5, 7:30 p.m.; Clarke Theatre, Mission, April 8, 7:30 p.m.; Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, April 15-16. Tickets online at ontourtickets.com or phone 1-855411-7500.

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Info at website www.freeclothingbc. com or call 604-512-4116 or see Facebook.com FreeClothing page. Pot Luck Supper - hosted by the Aldergrove OAP branch 71 on Sunday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, bring contributions to dinner at the OAP Hall at 3015 - 273 Street, Aldergove. The Lonely - Tribute to Roy Orbison, Wednesday, March 2 at the Hub International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604391-7469 or online at www.chilli-

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Green Building Permit Rebate Program Offers Incentives for Energy Efficient Construction The Township of Langley offers the following building permit fee rebates for new residential construction projects constructed to the following EnerGuide ratings:

Calling All Eco-Artists! Turn trash into treasure with our fourth annual Upcycling Design Challenge. Create a unique and interesting piece made from at least 75% found/recovered material. There is $1,300 in cash and prizes to be won! Contest entries will be displayed at an exhibit at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre from Tuesday, April 19 to Sunday, May 1. Come see the display and vote for your favourite piece. Prizes will be awarded at an evening reception on Thursday, April 28, 6 to 9pm. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 9. For more information visit tol.ca/upcycling or call 604.532.7300. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

public notices Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependent and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Willoughby: Monday, February 22 – Friday, April 1 North Willoughby (Yorkson) and Northwest Langley: Monday, February 22 – Friday, April 8 Aldergrove/Gloucester/Salmon River Uplands: Monday, February 22 – Friday, April 15 Willowbrook: Friday, April 1 – Friday, April 29 Fort Langley/Forest Knolls/Milner: Friday, April 8 – Friday, May 6 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

• $750 for single family dwellings constructed to EG 80 • $150 for each townhouse, row house, manor house, or duplex unit constructed to EG 82

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Participants who elect to participate in this voluntary program will also receive a complimentary EnerGuide plan evaluation conducted by a Certified Energy Advisor.

Please be advised that the Marina Park boat launch in Fort Langley will be closed to motorized watercraft from 6am – 3pm on Saturday, March 5 for the University of the Fraser Valley Cascade Athletic’s “Head of the Fort” race on the Bedford Channel.

Robert Baker Community Development Division 604.533.6018 rbaker@tol.ca tol.ca/greenbuilding

We apologize for any inconvenience. Scott Johnson Parks Services Coordinator 604.532.3538

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FOLLACK, CARL HEINZ Carl Heinz Follack of Salmon Arm, B.C., born in Meeting Lake, Saskatchewan, June 28th, 1933 to Wilhelm and Erna Follack, passed away peacefully at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, B.C. on February 17th, 2016 at the age of 82. Carl was predeceased by his parents Wilhelm and Erna, wife Marilyn Pritchard, sister Anne, and brothers Wilhelm and Reinholt. He leaves behind his children Linda (Darryl), Rick, Robert and Sandra, as well as grandchildren, Julia, Megan, Nicholas and Nathan, sisters Esther and Lillian, and brother David (Valerie). As a young man, Carl left Saskatchewan and ventured to B.C. where he met Marilyn Pritchard. They were married in Surrey, B.C. on April 19th, 1958 and eventually bought an old farmhouse on 40 acres in Aldergrove where they raised their four children, Linda, Rick, Robert, and Sandra. Carl was a man of few words, but if you wanted a chin-wag, then coffee was always ready at 10 a.m. He was a hard worker and liked to be busy. Carl had no formal training or education, but regardless, was a master of any trade he cared to pursue - carpenter, metalworker, welder, engineer, orchardist and inventor – Carl was talented in all he tackled, and he renovated the house to hold his family and built barns and shops for their farm. Soon the house was a perpetual whirlwind filled with family and friends. Carl was never too busy to help his friends. His workshop was a gathering place where he helped many a neighbour fix equipment or build something for their farms. He and Marilyn operated a successful mink ranch for over 25 years before they “retired” and moved to Salmon Arm in 1990 to an old cherry orchard. There Carl discovered a passion for his orchard and brought it back to life, supplying many happy customers with cherries, strawberries and raspberries over the next 25 years. Again, he brought his many talents to Salmon Arm and spent his days helping his friends and neighbours with whatever needed fixing or building. They were happily married for 45 years before Carl lost his soulmate when Marilyn died in May 2003. We will miss his big smile, his penchant for teasing, his love of a good joke, and his wave as he roars off in his Gator to check the orchard. Thank you to Dr. Amy Megyesi, the staff at Hillside Village, the Shuswap General Hospital and the Shuswap Hospice Society for caring for Carl with such kindness and dedication. There is no funeral by Carl’s request. Ashes will be laid by family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Bower’s Funeral Service & Crematorium, Salmon Arm, B.C. (250) 832-2223. Email condolences and memories of Carl through his obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.

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Great opportunity to own! Fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in Parkside Place. Cozy living room with gas heatilator fireplace with sliding doors to balcony and adjoining white kitchen. Large master bedroom with his & her closets and updated ensuite. Newer high efficiency washer and dryer. Park across the street & close to shopping, restaurants, transit, etc. Call today!

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5.92 acres. Check out this close to town property with an older 1150 sq ft 3 bedroom bsmt home first time offered for sale in 50 years. Want to plant roots this is a place to do that, some nursery stock already on property and irrigation lines in with a great well. Take a look here and Call Dan Flokstra.

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Very clean fully finished bsmt home on a 9000 sq ft lot with 1530 sq ft on the main floor could be 4 bedrooms up this is worth a second look. Gas fireplace and open plan with room for the whole family to grow has covered deck for the BBQ in the rain Neat and clean put this on the must see list.

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