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264th Street claims another bad crash TROY LANDREVILLE Black Press
Firefighters and paramedics responded to a motor vehicle accident on 264 Street early Monday morning.
DAN FERGUSON
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on 264 Street, the road that leads to the Aldergrove border crossing in Langley near the 24 Avenue intersection around 8:30 Monday morning. Debris from two of the vehicles involved, a pickup truck towing a trailer and an SUV, was strewn along the street. Initial reports from the scene suggested one person had been trapped in a vehicle. Two ambulances were on the scene, but the extent of injuries was not immediately known. Traffic on 264 between 16 and 24 Avenues was initially restricted to a single lane, then blocked off altogether while accident investigators went over the crash site. Area resident Geoff Bardal, who lives on 264 Street not far from the intersection, heard the “all-too-familiar” sound of a large truck braking just before the sound of the crash. “We hear the brakes screeching almost every weekend, Bardal told Black Press. “There have been deaths on that corner.” He said speeding is contributing to the hazard, with drivers going well over the limit heading to and from the Aldergrove border crossing. He would like to see some form of warning lights on 264 in addition to the stop signs on 24 to let drivers in a hurry know they are approaching an intersection.
Spiritual leader sentenced for bringing people into Canada illegally MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press
A Supreme Court judge called a South Asian spiritual leader the ‘mind of the operation,’ who had a network of drivers on both sides of the Canada-US border to bring people across to Langley illegally for years. On Nov. 17, B.C. Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Duncan sentenced Joga Singh Badwal to a 15-month conditional sentence for the lesser charge of failing to bring persons for examination upon entering Canada. She had acquitted Badwal of the more serious charge of human smuggling.
The 68-year-old Aldergrove man is a spiritual leader in the South Asian community, living in a Gurdwara on Zero Avenue. In December 2014, Badwal was formally charged under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, with one count of smuggling 10 or more persons and one count of failing to bring persons for examination upon entering Canada. It is alleged that Badwal used his status as a spiritual leader within the South Asian community to assist other South Asians to gain entry into Canada illegally. Crown sought less than two years jail, while Badwal’s lawyer asked for a conditional sentence.
It was a lengthy and complex investigation that involved undercover officers posing as people who were brought across the border into Canada. On the first sting operations, undercover officers were taken over the border to the McDonald’s at Highway One and 264 Street. “The aggravating factors in this case include the fact that Mr. Badwal was wily about border security, wire taps and the like because he had years of practice in avoiding detection,” wrote Justice Duncan in her sentencing report. “I am not sentencing him for anything other than Count 2 of the indictment, but I cannot ignore
the fact that Mr. Badwal told Sgt. D. he had been engaged in illegal border evasion activity for decades. That speaks to his moral blameworthiness.” Badwal didn’t do it for the money, the courts learned. He charged people money to come to Canada but apparently chose to give away his portion to charity and the rest went to the drivers. “Badwal was the directing mind of the operation. He co-ordinated drivers, dealt with clients, took payment, distributed money and was the eyes and ears of the operation insofar as border security was concerned,” said the courts.
Badwal has lived at the Gurdwara near the border for years. When he was arrested, $13,000 was recovered in relation to the people getting over the border. During the trial, the Crown submitted that Badwal was a highly organized individual who had a network of drivers on both sides of the border to facilitate the surreptitious arrival into Canada of paying customers and the transfer of them to locations away from the border and away from detection by officials. However, the judge said that Badwal was remorseful and embarrassed by the media coverage of his actions.
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Santa Claus is coming to Aldergrove Christmas celebrations and parade set for Saturday, Dec. 9
KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Christmas time’s a’comin’ to Aldergrove on Saturday, Dec. 9. It’s going to be a fun-packed day for all families in our community, with a children’s party, a parade and light-up competitions happening on that day in Aldergrove. The fun begins with the annual Children’s Christmas Party hosted by the Aldergrove Elks Club. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., inside the cosy Aldergrove Legion Hall at 26607 Fraser Hwy., the special guest stars include Santa Claus and his Merry Elves, along with Princess Moana from Disney providing the entertainment. Madam Butterfly will be there with her balloon creations and face painting for the youngsters, and Santa will pose for photos with the children. There will be hot dogs and
refreshments, and goodie bags handed out to all. In addition there will be four door prizes for the boys and girls. Then at 6 p.m., the Christmas “Light Up” Parade will winds its way through downtown Aldergrove. Presented by the Aldergrove Festival Days Society, the Christmas “Light Up” Parade runs along Fraser Highway through downtown Aldergrove and includes carol singing and free hot chocolate. The parade route runs from the Community Policing Office at 270 Street and ends at 273 Street. After the parade, the Walter Levy trophy is presented to the Christmas home decorating contest winners. There is still time for the public to enter a float in the parade. The application deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 6. To enter a float in the parade, please register
by completing a Christmas Light Up Parade form available on-line at http:// aldergrovefair.ca/wp-content/ uploads/2015/01/2017ChristmasParadeApp.pdf and return it by Dec. 6. The public can also print out a Christmas carol song sheet (pdf file - courtesy of the Aldergrove Star) on-line at http://www.aldergrovefestivaldays.com/christmas/Aldergrove_Star_songsheet.pdf The Walt Levy Light Up Aldergrove contest invites the community to transform the street view of your home or business into a light-up spectacular. Find out on-line at http://www.aldergrovefestivaldays.com/LightUpContest. html For more information contact the Aldergrove Festival Days Society by email at KURT LANGMANN info@AldergroveFestivalDays. com or call all Karen Long at After the children’s party, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. the Christmas “Light Up” Parade will wind its way through downtown Aldergrove. 604-419-9507.
Williams Park decorated for ‘magical’ Christmas season tours ROXANNE HOOPER rhooper@langleyadvance.com
On any given day, Williams Park is a gorgeous natural oasis full of forests, creeks, and trails. But at Christmastime, it becomes something truly magical. And a team of volunteers were on site the past few days ensuring that the “winter wonderland” full of lights, as well as blowup and cutout decorations comes to life on schedule this weekend. Several dozen volunteers and Langley Township staff literally decked the park out in lights this past Saturday and Sunday in preparation for this Friday’s 27th annual kickoff to Christmas In Williams Park. They hung hundreds of strings of lights from the trees, fence lines and just about anywhere else they could find to decorate within the rural park on the
weekend, explained Scott Johnson, the Township’s parks service coordinator. “Considering the great weather that we had, we actually got more lights up [Saturday] than we’ve ever had on the first day of set up,” Johnson added. “That was really fantastic for us,” he said, noting they’ve had every kind of weather during past set ups – but he doesn’t remember it ever being as mild and dry as Saturday. He made that comment just minutes before the rain began to pour late Sunday morning. Nevertheless, the teams continued working diligently throughout the park hanging lights on trees within what Johnson called the inner circle, where a walking trail is being established for guests who want to get out of their car and safely wander through the
Township staff and community volunteers participated in a two-day blitz to decorate Williams Park with lights.
park on foot. Young volunteer Emmett Franklin, 13, was out with his father, Ben. They were helping string lights for the third year running, and showing first-timer Cindy Sun of Surrey, the ropes. Emmett said it’s fun to help set up the lights, and more thrilling to come back – when it’s all done – and see the final results. “It’s just fun,” Franklin said of the experience, noting his family always comes down at least once during the event run to see the lights. MORE LIGHTS THAN EVER “It was a very successful run last year, lots of great donations, so we expect better this year,” he added. As a result of the donation, a lot of new lights were bought by the society this past year. “We’re going to be able to light the park up that much more, and open up to that many more visitors this year… We’re very excited for this year,” he said. Johnson has been with the Township for 25 of the last 27 years the event has been happening. While he hasn’t been involved every single year, Johnson has been “immersed” in the park event for the past 10 years. “ I think the public will be extremely happy with what we’ve accomplished,” he added. “This is going to be, by far, the best year we’ve ever had.” The annual Williams Park celebration takes place from Friday, Dec. 1 to Friday, Dec. 15, run-
ROXANNE HOOPER
Brennan Lessick and other Township staff and community volunteers participated in a two-day blitz to decorate Williams Park with lights. It was all in preparation for the 27th annual Christmas in Williams Park, a two-week event at the rural Langley park where Christmas-themed cutouts, blowups, and lights are on display and people can drive or walk around and see the displays. ning nightly between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Visitors are invited to drive through the park at 238 Street and 68 Avenue to experience the illuminated holiday spectacle from the comfort of their own vehicles. The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help cover the cost of maintaining the displays, Johnson explained. “Donations are gladly accepted for Williams Park Society, and we’ll put all that money back into purchasing more lights and more displays for next year. So, there’s a lot more to come.” Christmas in Williams Park
was first held in 1991 and continues thanks to the efforts of the event’s organizing committee, the Williams Park Society, and community volunteers, who team up with the Township to present the event. OPENING CEREMONIES On opening night Friday, Township Mayor Jack Froese will be on hand to kick off the festivities a little earlier. The opening ceremonies will begin at 4:30 p.m. and include a visit from the Grinch. “Apparently Santa’s super busy,” said society member Barb Sharp.
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It’s still early in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign, but volunteer bell ringers have been in short supply across the Langleys. “We need lots of volunteers,” said Salvation Army Gateway of Hope volunteer co-ordinator Twyla Vokins, who noted that 3,008 shifts need to be filled for the seasonal fundraising campaign that started Nov. 20 and runs until Dec. 23. There are lots of options to choose from for two-hour volunteer shifts, running from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Less than a week into the campaign, the local Salvation Army had only a third of the volunteers it requires to make things run smoothly. “People start thinking about the campaign in
December but we need volunteers now,” Vokins said. “Typically in December numbers start to pick up in terms of volunteers, but it’s important to get the word out.” “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year for Gateway of Hope,” added Krista Hannan, from The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope, noting all money donated in Langley stays in Langley. “This goes towards the next year in terms of determining how many programs we can keep afloat. We fundraise throughout the year but we have 20-plus programs that we fund.” Gateway of Hope provides many vital services in Langley, designed to complement those provided by other community organizations. Christmas food hampers, for example, focus on singles, seniors
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and couples without children. With a $150,000 local goal this year, the more than month-long campaign includes 100 volunteer shifts each day. Kettles are hosted at more than 20 locations and volunteer shifts begin at just two hours, making it easy for locals to spread holiday cheer. Hannan said some people will do one shift for the season but many will take on multiple shifts. “We’d love to have volunteers for multiple shifts, but if two hours is all you can do, that’s wonderful,” Hannan says. Hannan said if volunteers weren’t manning kettles, it would be impossible for the campaign to operate. “It’s huge for us. This whole campaign, worldwide, is based on volunteer help.” The good news is, there have been a lot of helpers returning from last year.
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New ‘tech-scams’ surfacing in this area MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press
Langley RCMP have been investigating new technology scams that are so good, even experts may be fooled. Technology can be a wonderful thing, but with everything good there comes a little bad, said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy. Langley RCMP has been made aware of a recent scam where an individual received a text message indicating they had an incoming E-transfer of money. Once the victim clicked on the link, it automatically went into her banking app where the password was entered. After following the prompts, the woman received a message indicating the money would be deposited in her account in the next couple of days. Unfortunately, rather than receive a deposit, her entire bank account was emptied, said Langley RCMP. So, how do we protect ourselves? E-transfers generally indicate a
‘sender.’ If you find you are receiving money and there isn’t a name or business attached from whom you are expecting money, do not follow the prompts. If you receive a transfer from someone you do know and weren’t expecting it, check with them to ensure the transfer of funds is legitimate, police advise. The second scam is a more sophisticated take on the ‘your family member needs bail’ fraud. In this occurrence, a woman received a call from what she believed to be her husband’s cellphone. She later found out his phone had in fact, been ‘spoofed.’ When she answered the phone, the caller identified himself as a police officer, provided a badge number and indicated she was on a threeway call with a Canadian Border Service Agent. The officer advised her that her husband had been taken into custody and needed nearly $5,000 bail money to secure his
release. She was threatened with arrest if she didn’t comply and was instructed to use a Bitcoin ATM to withdraw the money. After following the instructions she deposited the money through the WhatsApp application. She was then required to make additional deposits to ensure her husband would have no issues with border crossings in the future. There was a third demand for money and at that time the call was disconnected. The victim became concerned and called back, at which point her husband answered the phone and told her he was sitting at home and had never been arrested. Police Don’t Solicit Bail Over Phone “Police agencies will not solicit money for bail to be paid through systems such as WhatsApp, nor can bail be paid with bitcoin. Bail can only be paid at a courthouse or a police station,” said Largy.
Langley woman accused of taking Township vehicle, attempted arson The Township of Langley has one of its vehicles back and a Langley woman may be facing charges in relation to its theft as well for as an attempted arson at a south Langley mobile home park on Friday, Nov. 24. Around 2:45 p.m., Langley RCMP were notified that a Township vehicle had been taken and the suspect was known to the complainant, said police. The search for the municipal vehicle led police to a mobile home
park in south Langley where a fire had been started between two units, said police. “The individual drove to that residence and a fire ensued. It’s alleged the individual did set that fire,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy. According to Township fire department, they arrived to the scene but the fire had been put out already. There was a strong smell of gasoline present and fire extinguisher
residue could be seen beside one of the homes, said Township deputy fire chief Bruce Ferguson. Police found the suspect a short distance away. She was taken to hospital to be checked out. The suspect, a 43-year-old Langley woman, is not known to police. Information has been provided to Crown counsel to determine whether criminal charges will be recommended.
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‘Glow’ lights up Christmas for local charities
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A new event has come to Langley to delight kids of all ages with lights, entertainment, and family fun. Glow Christmas Light Garden and Market opens inside the Milner Village Garden Centre this Friday, Nov. 24 and runs Mondays to Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m. until Dec. 30. The 103,000-square-foot greenhouse will be transformed with half a million lights set up in four distinctly themed light gardens and a 210-foot musical light tunnel. Plus, with food trucks and a pop-up market on site, it’s the ideal way to have festive fun while shopping without the stress, said Glow’s event manager, Jonathan Houweling. The idea took form sometime in the spring of 2017 according to Houweling. “The original idea came from the owner and CFO of Davonda Nurseries. They identified the space was perfect for the event,” he said. “People honestly love Christmas events, they love family events. The biggest complaint is that everything is outdoors.” With the massive garden centre transformed, there’s no need to battle the elements to enjoy the beauty and wonder of a holiday event, he suggested. “Milner Gardens has a huge retail area and it’s
awesome,” Houweling said of the site at 6690 216th St. When Houweling came on board, he recognized the need to add charities to the equation. “I tried to pick two very practical and different charities in Langley and then a larger one with Canuck Place,” he noted. “They’ve been great, the charities.” Langley Hospice Society, Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation and Canuck Place Children’s Hospice are the main charities supported through ticket sales. “Basically if people type in a promo code… $4 will go to their selected charity,” Houweling explained. Tickets can be purchased at glowchristmas.ca. Enter promo code LangleyHospice and $4 of your ticket purchase will go to support the local hospice. Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation’s code is LMHF, and using the code CanuckPlace will see funds contributed to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. “It’s Christmas time, it’s about giving and it’s about sharing with our community,” he said. “Other charities approached us, but you can only have so many partners.” However, to ensure other charities are also involved, the jolly old elf himself will play a part. Selfies with Santa will be done by donation, and that money will go to a different
Attending the new Glow Christmas Light Garden and Market in Milner this holiday season could fast become a family tradition, and an easy way to give to charities. charity each day. Houweling said it’s a small way to share the giving spirit of the season. With lights, a site-wide liquor licence (and bar), different musical performances every night, and a kids zone with a Christmas treasure hunt, there’s plenty for everyone to see and do. “We are North America’s largest indoor Christmas light display,” he said. “We have eight food trucks, as well.” With a 40 vendor market, shopping can include the hunt for clothing, food, soap and hand-crafted items, art
and more. “You can shop, you can grab some food from the food trucks, you can have a glass of local B.C. wine or local craft beer from the Trading Post or put a shot of rum in your eggnog,” Houweling explained. “It’s over half a million lights and it’s warm and dry.” A team of close to 100 people worked to put everything together and create what Houweling described as a lot of open space to wander around, enjoy family and friends and take in the lights. While it’s obviously too soon to confirm whether
the event will happen again in 2018, he did give his opinion. “We do want to be around a long time,” he said. “We want to become a tradition. It’s an opportunity to see over half a million carefully constructed and positioned lights in a building I can guarantee [most people have] never been in. We cannot wait to see our friends and neighbours come out and visit us.” For tickets or more information about the inaugural Glow Christmas Light Garden and Market visit glowchristmas.ca.
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On a day when a parade of photogenic pets was passing through the Patti Dale shelter in Aldergrove to have their picture taken with Santa, Maverick stood out. The good-natured fouryear-old Maremma Sheepdog wears special boots on his front legs that allow him to walk and even run despite being born with a condition called Ectrodactyly (otherwise known as split-hand or lobster claw deformity). Owner Paulyne Villarosa, an Abbotsford resident who works in Langley, said Maverick entered her life after she started looking for a companion dog for her Husky and saw an
ad from a Langley farm that described the puppy as “unique” with “mitten paws.” She was won over by his personality and took him home. Since then, Maverick has undergone two surgeries and multiple fittings for support boots to be able to walk and run like other dogs. After his last operation, Villarosa said Maverick had to learn to walk all over again, using an backyard obstacle course built for him. “He’s pretty fast now, ” she said, as an enthusiastic Maverick all but towed her into the foyer of the shelter, leaning hard into his harness. One after-effect of his surgeries has been a cer-
tain amount of shyness, the result of spending much of a year indoors, but that is easing, Villarosa said. “He’s getting used to it (being outside).” Once again, the Santa photos were fully sold-out before the two-day event began on Saturday. Some people were on a waiting list in case a spare slot opened up. As before, the pictures were taken by professional photographers Trav+Ash, who were are once again donating their time and efforts for the Langley Animal Protection Society fundraiser . Photos were by donaDAN FERGUSON tion, a $20 minimum per Maverick dropped by the Patti Dale Animal Shelter to have his picsession and $10 extra for ture taken with Santa on Sunday. He has malformed paws that have each additional pose. required surgery and special boots .
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Township looking at becoming developer
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Langley Township may become a developer to find a new source of funding. Langley is facing an increasing bill for aging infrastructure, from roads to rail crossings to rec centres. At a budget planning meeting on Nov. 20, Township staff suggested the local government develop some of its land assets. Township administrator Mark Bakken said they are considering a “society model” in which the Township has more direct influence over the type of projects built, compared to
a more arms length model used by Surrey or other communities. That would mean that projects could address social needs as well as generating revenue. They could create seniors or low income housing, for example. There are a few sites owned by the Township that could be used for such a development. The Aldergrove ice arena is to be replaced with a new civic centre, and the land could be redeveloped. However, some Township-owned land is in rural areas and isn’t suitable for development. Bakken said the idea isn’t
for the money generated to go straight into general revenue. “Our preference would be to come up with a specific linkage,” Bakken said. For example, a project in Brookswood could have its revenue dedicated to upgrading the George Preston Recreation Centre. A project in Aldergrove could be tied to projects there. A plan will be brought to the Township council in mid to late 2018, Bakken said, if council gives the go-ahead. The plan is similar to a plan for a “land bank” floated under previous mayor Rick Green.
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The Langley School District has created a new job to increase its staff diversity. The district partnered with the Langley Association of Community Living (LACL) and its LACL Partners in Employment program in winter of 2016. The goal is to establish jobs within the district that could be filled by people with developmental disabilities. Now the district has created a one-year job, called a diversity custodian assistant, to help facilitate
this with an eye to having the position last beyond a year. “This is a fantastic opportunity to model the hiring of persons with developmental disabilities,” noted Director of Learning Support Services Lisa Dolinski. “We often place students in work experience programs around the community while they are students but this time we can potentially hire one of our own graduates.” The district worked with its union CUPE 1851 on how to accomplish the hiring diversity goals. “Establishing unique
employee positions in a unionized workplace is not a simple process,” explained director of Human Resources Barry Bunyan. The district and local now have a Letter of Understanding )LOU) on accommodating this new initiative. The LACL will work closely with the district to assess the position and its physical demands. An individual will then be hired based upon the recommendation of potential candidates from the Langley Association of Community Living.
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Just in time for the holidays, BC Buy Local Week begins at thousands of local shops For every $100 spent, $46 goes into Langley Township economy
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Buy it, eat it, love it, share it: if it’s local and you like it, let the community know. BC Buy Local Week runs from Monday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 3 and the Township of Langley is encouraging residents to not only shop and dine locally, but to let others know about their favourite local experiences via social media. “There is so much available in our own backyard,” said Val Gafka, the Township’s Senior Manager of Corporate Administration. “In addition to the Willowbrook Regional Town Centre,
one of the largest retail areas in the Lower Mainland, each of our six communities has a number of unique services and specialty stores that are well worth visiting. Whether you are searching for the perfect gift, enhancing your home, or indulging in something for yourself, we are confident that you will find what you want and need right here in the Township of Langley. And when you do, we want to hear about it.” 7,000 BUSINESSES TO CHOOSE FROM “We are proud to be the home of some 7,000 businesses in the Township, most of which are small, local business that contribute to our community in a big
way. So it is easy and rewarding for residents to support them in return during Buy Local Week,” Gafka said. Local businesses contribute to the Township’s tax base, provide good jobs, support charities and teams, and put dollars back into the community by using other local companies’ products and services. “For every $100 consumers choose to spend locally, $46 goes right back into the local economy,” Gafka said. “That ripple effect has a positive impact on our municipality’s economic climate and keeps it healthy and strong. By thinking local, we also think of the environment. Shopping
locally reduces the need to transport goods and people, minimizing our carbon footprint.” The BC Buy Local movement was started by a Lower Mainland business owner as a grassroots initiative in 2008. The following year, the not-forprofit organization LOCO BC was formed to highlight locally owned, made, and grown products. Several municipalities, including the Township take part in the annual BC Buy Local Week to showcase local businesses and how they keep communities strong and their economies thriving. “When you buy local, there is also a real sense of pride that
comes from knowing the products you are using or serving were made or grown in your own backyard,” Gafka added. With the holidays just around the corner, now is the ideal time to check out and support local shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Visitors and residents are encouraged to share stories and pictures of their favorite Township destinations to help spread the word. Follow LangleyTownship on Facebook and Twitter to share your experiences, channel attention, and broaden awareness of the power of BC Buy Local. For more info about BC’s Buy Local Week, visit locobc.ca.
Otter Co-op Liquor Store begins construction here
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Otter Co-op held a sod turning for the new Otter Co-op Liquor Store and Administration Building in Aldergrove. The new facility will be built adjacent to the Otter Co-op Retail Centre at 3650 - 248 Street. The three-storey commercial/ retail development will have a total of 23,000 square feet. It will be a destination retail and wine tasting facility serving the Fraser Valley area, as well as a central hub of Otter Co-op’s adminstra-
tive functions. Otter Co-op is proud to be partnering with Mireau Construction on the building of this project in Aldergrove. The sod turning took place Tuesday, Nov. 21, with Otter Co-op Board members, CEO Jack Nicholson, and Director of Operations Mike Will in attendance, along with Steven Bartok from Keystone Architects and Ed Kobes from Mireau Construction. Construction of the facility is now underway, with a planned opening for late 2018.
Otter Co-op held a sod turning for the new Otter Co-op Liquor Store and Administration Building in Aldergrove, Nov. 21. Otter Co-op Board members, CEO Jack Nicholson, and Director of Operations Mike Will were in attendance, along with Steven Bartok from Keystone Architects and Ed Kobes from Mireau Construction.
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Public Notice W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Temporary Full Closure The W.C. Blair Recreation Centre at 22200 Fraser Highway is closed until approximately the end of January, while maintenance work is done on the pool deck and change rooms. All areas - including the pool, fitness centre, weight and multi-purpose rooms, and front desk - have become construction zones, and the entire facility has been closed for everyone’s safety. Fitness, recreation, and aquatics programs have been relocated to other Township facilities and additional programming is being offered at all our recreation and community centres. Visit tol.ca/wcblair for schedules, information on W.C. Blair’s temporary closure, and a reopening date closer to the time the maintenance work is complete. Weight rooms are available at the Walnut Grove Community Centre, Willoughby Community Centre, and Willowbrook Recreation Centre. Walnut Grove Community Centre also has a pool. For Public Swim times, aquatic fitness schedules, and lessons visit tol.ca/swim. Go Active Passes can be used at all Township recreation facilities. Parks and Recreation Division 604.533.6170 prinfo@tol.ca
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Free Christmas concert for Langley families
Celebrate the season with song and entertainment for all ages when the Township of Langley presents a free Christmas Variety Show at the Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort Langley on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Featuring performances by Portraits of Us, The Kwerks, Rachel Button, and Kellie Haines, the concert offers something for everyone. “This is a wonderful opportunity to get in the Christmas spirit, enjoy some holiday favourites, and experience some of the many talented local performers we are fortunate to have in our area,” said Peter Tulumello, the Township’s Director of Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives. The free event concludes
the Township’s Canada 150 Fall Concert series, which was held along with a Summer Concert Series to celebrate our nation’s milestone birthday. To register for a free ticket, log in to RecExpress. ca and use course barcode 535645, or contact any of the Township’s recreation centres listed at tol.ca/recreation-culture/facilities. Portraits of Us is a duo from the Fraser Valley, made up of married couple Jason and Anna Ratzlaff. Since forming in 2016, they have performed original music with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra, played on many Canadian stages, and completed their first western Canadian tour. Their sound is clean, melodic, and filled
Portraits of Us is a duo from the Fraser Valley, made up of married couple Jason and Anna Ratzlaff. with intricate vocal and instrumental parts. Portraits of Us released their debut album Guard Your Heart in August of 2017. Look for their videos on Youtube at https://www. youtube.com/channel/ UCmtjcac8dHOAO4Gwa-VfhXA The Kwerks, comprised of Langley-based couple
Ventriloquist and family entertainer Kellie Haines started talking and singing to her stuffed animals at the age of eight. When they started talking back, she knew she had a show! With a background in theatre, clowning, singing, and dance, Kellie performs at festivals, in schools across Canada, and as a puppeteer/singer for television. Her dream came true recently when she worked as a puppeteer on a TV movie with The Jim Henson Company. Visit kelliehaines.com For more information about the Christmas Variety Show, visit tol.ca/ events, or contact the Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives Division at canada150@tol.ca.
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‘A Pioneer Christmas’
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HEATHER COLPITTS hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com
Even the price of Pioneer Christmas – $10 for a family of four – harkens back to yesteryear. Pioneer Christmas is the annual family event Dec. 2 put on by the Langley Centennial Museum to teach young and old what the holidays were like in years gone by. Families can relax and enjoy a reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, the longform poem originally called A Visit from St. Nicholas that was first published in 1823. During the museum event, kids can check out pioneer toys and learn about how Christmas used to be celebrated. There are pioneer crafts to be done and gingerbread cookies to be decorated. The kids can also colour, and get a photo taken with jolly old St. Nick. Each child also receives a surprise gift. Kids attending will want to do some homework in advance – write those letters to Santa. They can be mailed at the museum’s historic post office. All the fun is on Dec. 2 at 9135 King St. Use the event code 52564 for the session running 10 a.m. to noon or code 52565 for the afternoon session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Register at 604-532-3536 or RecExpress.ca.
Laura and Ryan Koch, perform unique, snappy folk-pop with hints of bluegrass and rock. They released two EPs in 2016 and were featured in a Dominion Lending Centres national commercial campaign. The Kwerks scooped up a Fraser Valley Music Award nomination and made it to the national
top 25 in this year’s CBC Searchlight Competition. Their songs have been picked up by radio stations locally and nationally, and their live performances are infused with sassy dance moves and funny stories. Visit http://www.thekwerks.com/ Rachel Button is a professional musician who has 10 years’ experience performing, songwriting, and recording in the UK, US, and Canada. Hailing from Britain, she has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, and The Great British Folk Festival, and is currently a vocal coach at the Langley Community Music School. Hear her perform at http://www.rachelbutton. com
Each year the Langley Centennial Museum hosts the popular Pioneer Christmas.
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Langley Blades club looking for new members DAN FERGUSON Black Press
As a group of young skaters fly past, Langley Blades Speed Skating Club head coach Eden Green raises her voice to be heard over the sound of blades digging into the ice. “It’s kind of a cool sport,” she says. “Boys and girls train and compete (together). The kids are really a community.” The Langley Blades Speed Skating Club is a not-for-profit organization established in 1996 in Aldergrove by Green’s father, George Donatelli. After a few years as the Aldergrove Blades, the club moved to Langley. Green is a Canadian Olympic medalist and ten-time championship medalist in the sport. She started skating in Mission at 13 months, switching from figures skating to speed skating at the age of four, often competing with children two or three year older. As Eden Donatelli, she went on to become the youngest-ever athlete to make the Canadian Senior National Team at 15. At the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary, she
took the silver medal in the 500 metres, and bronze in the 3,000 metre relay. She recorded a long list of accomplishments that includes Canadian Junior Olympic champion and record holder, three-time North American champion, North American record holder and world record holder in the 500 metres. She has been inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
Former Olympic champion Eden Green coaches kids at the Langley Blades speed skating club. After retiring from skating, she married English speed skater and coach Julian Green. She still skates, just for fun. “I’m on the ice probably two or three hours a day, every day of the week, just about,” Green says.
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She lives in Mission but coaches in Maple Ridge and Langley “For me its really fun, because I get to teach siblings and cousins and friends and family all the time,” she says. “(To) kind of share that journey that they have,” For some of the kids, that journey could be leading to the B.C. Games. “ It’s their very first big competition like that, where they go away from home andthey have a multisport, multi-day competition so that’s very exciting.” Blades member Ben Tyler, a competitor in the 12-to-13 Division 3 who finished second overall out of 15 skaters during a recent meet, grins as he explains the appeal. “I really like the thrill that you get when you go fast and you get a really good time,” say Tyler, Twins Scott and Emily Coons both made the journey to speed skating through other sports.
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at the Olympics level and eventually coach. Sibling Scott started by playing hockey. “At the end of practice, I’d just skate around on laps, faster and faster because I like the speed, not hockey,” he says. “I’ve been doing it ever since.” Competing in Division 1, ages 12-14 years,
Scott finished first out of 19 skaters during an intrasquad speedskating meet at Langley Sportsplex in October. He will be at the Winter Games as he came in first at a qualifying meet in Port Coquitlam. Emily is trying to get on the team at other meets. The Blades offer speed skating lessons from September to
March for learn to skate, beginner to advanced, child to adult, leisure to competitive, and Special Olympics. Members can train as regional and provincial stream skaters under the Skate for Life program (S4L). Regional skaters can choose to compete in events such as minimeets, BC Interclub Meets and FUNales. Provincial skaters can choose to compete in events such as BC Interclub meets, BC Winter Games, Bc Provincial Championships and the Canada West Short Track Championships. The club is looking for new members. It offers a “Come Try” event for novice skaters who want to experience the sport and have their ability assessed. The skates take place during regular season training sessions from September to March on Wednesdays and Friday afternoons. For more information, visit www.langleybladesspeedskating. com which has an online entry form.
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Dustin Beard with the ball with his Special Olympics B.C. Langley Rebels team against the Special Olympics B.C. Mission Grizzlies.
Special Olympics basketball tournament all about fun
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On Saturday, Nov. 25 the Special Olympics B.C. Mission hosted their first annual Invitational Basketball Tournament at Hatzic Middle School in Mission. The communities that took part in the invitational fun tournament were Mission, Abbots-
ford, Richmond and Langley. With these four communities there were nine teams competing. In the photo from the first basketball game of the day, it’s Dustin Beard with the ball with his Special Olympics B.C. Langley Rebels team against the Special Olympics B.C. Mission Grizzlies.
The four teams from Special Olympics B.C. Langley would like to say thank you to Mission for hosting the invitational basketball tournament and hope to see you all again at the next one. For information on Special Olympics Langley see: http://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/local/ sobc-langley
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Wearing his new kilt, Bob Long (at right) greets Rudy Storteboom and other guests at the sold-out Ceilidh, Sunday afternoon at Coghlan Community Hall.
Coghlan Hall hosts its first Ceilidh
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A full house enjoyed dancing and food at the first Ceilidh held at Coghlan Community Hall Sunday afternoon. The sold-out event was organized as a fundraiser for the hall and its caretakers, the Aldergrove Festival Days Society. The society organizes community activities such as Aldergrove Fair Days and Aldergrove Light-Up Christmas Parade every year, and uses the hall as its base for meetings. The Sunday event was
Mike Sanyshyn performs at the Coghlan Hall Country Christmas on Dec. 17. a success and organizer Bb Long is aiming to repeat the good times with the upcoming Country Christmas Party at Coghlan Hall. The party will feature
more good food and great music, this time from award-winning fiddler Mike Sanyshyn, accompanied by his wife Tianna on vocals and Craig McGregor on guitar. It all happens on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m., and tickets are only $10 each. To reserve call 604-671-8948. Coghlan Hall is located at 6795 - 256 Street, Aldergrove. For more on Coghlan Hall’s history see: http:// www.aldergrovefestivaldays.com/CoghlanHall. html
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Tickets $61.50 available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Brantley Gilbert - The Ones That Like Me Tour With Guests Tim Hicks and Josh Phillips, Sat., March 10, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50, $59.50, $65. available at www. livenation.com. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000 Colin James - Thursday, March 15 at the Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets are $45 (plus facility fee & service charges) at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-855-955-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Brett Kissel - Sat., March 17 at Hub International Theatre, Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets $37.50 available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Our Lady Peace and Matthew Good - with guests, Saturday, March 31, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets available at www.livenation. com. Charge by Phone 1-855985-5000. Tickets (incl. GST) $46, $60.50, $86. Cirque Du Soleil’s Crystal breakthrough ice experience opens in Abbotsford April 11 at Abbotsford Centre. Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000. Tickets (incl. GST) $35, $47, $60, $80, $105, $130 (plus
service charges). Alcoholics Anonymous - see website: www.district43aa.org or phone 604-533-2600. Housing Counselling for Seniors - Trained Volunteer Housing Counsellors are available Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m. at Langley Senior Resources & Recreation Centre, 20605 – 51B Ave. Book an appt. at 604-530-3020, ext 305. Drop-ins also welcome. Information regarding rental housing in the Langley area. Friday Night Dances - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Live bands. Come for fun, friendship and exercise to Abbotsford Social Activity Ass’n., 33889 Essendene St., Abbotsford. See website: abbysocialactivityassoc.com South Fraser Community Band - intermediate band looking for new members (Surrey-White Rock-Langley-Aldergrove-Abbotsford). Meet in music room, Elgin Park Secondary School, 13484 - 24 Ave., Surrey. Rehearsals Thursday evenings 7:45-9:45 p.m. Info: President Bob Butula at 604-502-0456. Conversation Circles - at Aldergrove Library. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people then join us for weekly guided discussions. Held in partnership with Langley Community Services Society. Please pre-register. Thursdays, ongoing, 10 a.m. – noon.
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Aldergrove basketball program celebrates first year Free, healthy recreation leads to improved games for Aldergrove basketball youths
KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
An Aldergrove father of four has spearheaded a revival of school basketball programs in this community. After launching the Aldergrove Basketball Club last year interest and participation in the sport has blossomed and led to a revival of the high school varsity basketball program. The all-free year-round program wraps up its first year this week, with four high school teams — Grade 8 Boys, Junior Boys, Junior Girls and Senior Boys — set to begin their season this coming week. Most importantly, the teams will all have full rosters to draw from, thanks to the developmental work of the
Aldergrove Basketball Club. Aaron Campbell, who played basketball at Aldergrove Secondary during the ‘90s when the sport was enjoying huge popularity here, couldn’t be more pleased. And he is now organizing a celebration at the high school that will also help raise funds for next year’s basketball program. The first annual Basketball Fundraiser Night takes place this coming Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Aldergrove Secondary School gym. The event will feature two basketball games, with the Aldergrove Secondary students versus the staff playing at 6:30 p.m., followed by an Aldergrove Secondary alumni game at 8 p.m.
Schedule for Aldergrove Secondary’s upcoming varsity basketball games.
new equipment, registration fees, jerseys, socks, etc., thanks to donors in the community. This way kids have been able to play basketball year-round, not just eight games in the school season, and this has improved their skills. We also have alumni drop in and this has helped provide mentorship for the kids.” The club’s Junior Boys team is wrapping up their ABA season this weekend at the semi-finals and hoping for good results to qualify for the finals next weekend in Abbotsford. Meanwhile the high school basketball season starts Monday, Nov. 27 (the Aldergrove Junior Boys first game is at home this Monday, Nov. 27, 3:30 p.m. versus Langley Secondary’s team). The Junior boys are practicing Monday to Thursday, 7:15 a.m. led by head coach Ryk Pichie with Campbell serving as an assistant coach. Then when the high school season wraps up the ABA begins its new season, from April to November 2018. The club also books the high school gym Mondays to Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., for practices. “Kids are getting up at 6 a.m. so they can practice, and going to bed at 8 p.m. because they’re tired — parents are so pleased to see their kids having a healthy lifestyle and having fun while they’re at it,” said Campbell. The club has a Facebook page and Campbell can also be reached at 604-401-6257.
The Aldergrove Basketball club’s Junior Boys team is competing in the semi-finals this weekend and hoping for a spot at the finals next weekend. The team is: left to right top row, Jacob Kautzman, U’Shaun Campbell, Michael Adam, Matt Gerry, Jessiah Lomas, and left to right bottom row, Nathan Truong, Oliver Tang, Konnor Bartnik, and Bryan Tran. During the evening there will be a barbecue concession, 50/50 draws with multiple prizes, a silent auction and vendor tables set up by local business supporters of the club. Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the door as well as via email to aldergrove_basketball_club@ yahoo.com “We’ve already sold 200 tickets — a local business bought 200 tickets which I will be donating to kids at Shortreed and Parkside elementary schools — and some of our special guests will be Neil Brown (coach 199495), Fred Andrews (coach 1999), and players Randy Nohr, James Maksymiu and Jeremy Luypen,” said Campbell.
“It’s a celebration of our first year as well as Aldergrove Secondary’s 60th anniversary, and will raise funds for next year’s basketball program.” In its inaugural year the Aldergrove Basketball Club has provided 70 open gym sessions at Aldergrove schools, with 200 hours of free basketball for 3,500 visits by players. Those are impressive numbers, especially considering there was nothing in structured basketball sessions in recent years. Best of all, Campbell has stuck to his plan to keep it all free, so that anyone can participate whatever their financial circumstances might be. “We’ve been able to provide
Basketball boys lose in thriller Aldergrove Basketball Club’s Junior boys lost a thriller Sunday at Columbia Bible College 54-58 in Abbotsford Basketball Association semi-final action to Abby United. Bryan Tran helped ABC keep the game close in the first half coming out strong and being a force on the offensive and defensive sides of the court. Tran finished the game with 15 points and a team high 13
rebounds. Oliver Tang in his first start of the season was solid defensively, helping keep the Abby United offence at bay most of the first half. ABC found themselves trailing 24-29 at half. The second half saw U’Shaun Campbell (15 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists), Jessiah Lomas (11 points and four assists) and Michael Adam (11 points and 12 rebounds) help
ABC turn up their offensive game and get pace to pace with their opponent. Sixth man Jacob Kautzmen came off the bench to add two points and six rebounds. ABC outscored Abby United 30-29 in the second half but it was not enough. Next week in the final game of the season the #3 ABC Junior Boys play #1 DPS Falcons in the third and fourth place game.
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U’Shaun Campbell had another triple double with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists against Abby United Sunday.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks stalled in losing streak KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
A pair of back to back losses has the Aldergrove Kodiaks mired in the bottom end of the Pacific Junior Hockey League statistics. Aldergrove took a 3-6 drubbing at the hands of the Delta Ice Hawks in Ladner on Tuesday night, and followed that with a 1-4 loss to the Ridge Meadows Flames at Aldergrove arena Wednesday. The Kodiaks have 17 points after 22 games (7-12-1-2). The Kodiaks led the first two periods against the Hawks, with two unanswered goals by Arjan Cheema in the first period and another from Kyle Bosko in the second between a pair of goals from the Hawks. Assists came from Clayton Schroeder (2), Lucas Thompson and Matt Oliver. This 3-2 lead came to a screeching halt in the third period when the Hawks scored four in a row for the 6-3 win.
The Hawks outshot the Kodiaks 35-22 and scored once on five power plays, while the Kodiaks failed to score on five power plays. The Kodiaks also took the lead Wednesday night with Oliver scoring the first goal halfway through the first period, assisted by Jake Dowell and Davin Padgham. It was a short-lived lead, however, as the Hawks evened it up five minutes later, and scored two more in the second period for a 3-1 lead. Aldergrove found penalty trouble in the third period, but managed to keep the visitors off the board with some great goaltending from Michael Lauriente. The Kodiaks pulled Lauriente late in the third period to try for an equalizer but it was the short-handed Flames which scored on the empty net. Lauriente was named third star, stopping 31 of 34 shots that night.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks captain Matt Oliver scores on Ridge Meadow Flames keeper Cooper Anderson in attempt to score another goal Nov. 22 at Aldergrove arena. The Flames outshot the Kodiaks 35-27 and scored on one of seven power plays. Aldergrove’s next game will be away at George Preston Rec
Centre against the Langley Trappers, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., followed by another away game at Planet Ice against the Ridge Meadows Flames,
Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. The Kodiaks return to Aldergrove arena on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m., when they host the North Vancouver Wolf Pack.
Aldergrove hockey fan sings Sinatra classic Football Kodiaks
KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Levi DeWaal usually sings the anthem at the Kodiaks junior
hockey games, but on Wednesday, Nov. 22 he also sang a Frank Sinatra classic for the crowd between pe-
riods, to the delight of all. Levi, 23, used to play junior hockey and enjoys watching
his brother Jacob play for the Kodiaks. He currently in enjoying a career as a realtor in Walnut Grove with Homelife. Levi plays piano and writes his own songs too, in the pop style of The Weeknd. The video of De Waal’s performance at the Kodiaks game can be viewed at www.aldergrovestar. com and The Star’s Facebook page.
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On a sunny Saturday afternoon on Nov. 18 at MacLeod Athletic Park, the North Langley Kodiaks hosted the Victoria Spartans with a berth to the BCCFA Provincial Championships on the line. Both teams’ defence came to play early with the Kodiaks getting key quarterback sacks by Mason Block and Eric Bouma. The first
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quarter ended with no score on the board. During the second quarter the Kodiaks’ Darius Penner rushed for another quarterback sack resulting in a two point safety. To rub salt in the wound, Luke Chalk ran the ensuing Spartan kick off back for a touchdown. Charlie May kicked the convert and the Kodiaks took a 9-0 lead. May would later add a 42 yard field goal to bump the score to 12-0. The third quarter was dominated again by both defenses with Mason Block leading the way for the Kodiaks with another quarterback sack. The final quarter saw the Kodiaks pull away for good as their offense finally broke through the stubborn Spartan defense, with Austin Balzer running a quarterback sneak for a touchdown and Drey Blair adding another touchdown to seal the deal, finishing the game with a final score of 26-0. The Kodiaks will battle the North Surrey Bears for the 12 man Midget Provincial title on Dec 3v at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam.
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ALDERGROVE YOUTH SOCCER ACTION
The Aldergrove Bantam C2 Blazers team won the Merritt Bantam Tournament.
Bantam Blazers win the gold
The Aldergrove Bantam C2 team won the gold medal at the Merritt Bantam C tournament this past weekend. The Aldergrove Blazers (Bantam C2) team members are Logan Hamilton, Zachary
Konkin, Matthew Lacey, Ryan Lochovsky, Brenden Mcelhinney, Izaiah Muth, Mitchell Ohlmann, Zereno Pierini, Amrit Sidhu, Manmeek Sidhu, Nolan Silver, Nate Van Santen, Cameron Walsh, Kole
Wheeler. Team officials are head coach Brad Wheeler, assistant coach Rob Lochovsky, assistant coach Rob Mcelhinney, assistant coach Phil Konkin, and manager Karen Ohlmann.
Langley Rivermen ground Eagles
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The Langley Rivermen hit the midway mark of the season in top spot in their division. The junior A hockey club faced a huge home-and-home series with the Surrey Eagles over the weekend, sweeping both ends to extend their lead atop the BCHL’s Mainland Division. The Rivermen improved to 15-5-9-0 after winning 6-1 at South Surrey Arena on Friday and then 3-1 the following night at George Preston Recreation Centre. Langley leads their division by six points over the Prince George Spruce Kings as they get set for the second half of the 58-game regular season. Overall, Langley sits in the 17-team BCHL in winning percentage at .672, thanks in large part to just five regulation losses, which is tied with the Penticton Vees. The Rivermen trailed Surrey 1-0 after 20 minutes on Friday before blowing the game open with a four-goal second period. Connor Marshall had two of the goals, while Nicholas Ponak and Tanner Versluis (on a penalty shot) had the others. John Wojciechowski and Devin Leduc rounded out the scoring in the third. John Wesley — the
former Vancouver Giant — was the lone Eagle to beat Braedon Fleming, who stopped 25 of 26 shots. Fleming got the call again the night, and once again stopped 25
shots. Angus Crookshank and Marshall staked the Rivermen to a 2-0 lead 8:08 into the game. Surrey’s Desi Burgart got the Eagles on the board before intermission. But
Versluis restored the two-goal advantage in the second period. Langley has won five of their past six games as they enter their final game of November on Nov. 29 in Coquitlam.
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Mission accomplished. Having gotten a taste of success last season, the Langley Fundamental Titans were intent on going all the way this time around. “For this group, this was the goal, especially after getting to provincials last year and doing as well as we did,� said Tamera Shearon, coach of the Titans’ senior boys soccer team. “They felt like this was the year — and I felt like that too — we could do this.� She was speaking with the Times on her car ride home from Burnaby on Wednesday afternoon. The Titans had just defeated Victoria private school St. Michael’s University Blue Jags 3-1 in the championship final of the BC senior AA boys provincial soccer championships. It was held at the Burnaby Lakes Sports Complex. SMU had won last year’s provincial banner while Fundy took bronze, a program-best. “This is just an amaz-
The Langley Fundamental Titans senior boys soccer team captured the school’s firstever provincial soccer banner with a 3-1 victory in the gold-medal game. ing group of talent altogether at once,� said an emotional Shearon, about the team, some of whom have played together for her at the school the last five years. In the gold-medal game, Tyler Chyzzy was called off the bench early because of injury, and opened the scoring 10 minutes into the contest. Jacob Sol — who was named to the Commissioner’s XI — added a pair of goals prior to half-time. He scored despite being under the weather all week. The Titans played
their game plan to near perfection in Wednesday’s final. “The whole goal was to lock them into their own half and pressure them and make them make mistakes,� Shearon said. The Blue Jags ruined the Titans’ shutout bid with a late goal off a free kick from 20 yards out. That was one of only two goals Fundy allowed over the four games at provincials. That goal came off a corner kick late in what turned out to be a 4-1 victory during pool play.
The Titans beat the LV Rogers Bombers 1-0, won 4-1 over the Valleyview Vikings and then prevailed 1-0 over the Carihi Tyees to finish tops in their pool. In the semifinals, they edged the Archbishop Carney Stars 1-0 to advance to Wednesday’s final. “Defensively, we are very hard to break down,� Shearon said. “My defence is the backbone of the team.� Eric Aujla, a Grade 12 centre midfielder on the team, was named the most valuable player of the provincial championships.
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