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Like thousands of others, Htoo K’Bru Paw came to Canada from a refugee camp in Thailand three years ago. The family fled Burma, or Myanmar, and on
their journey to the camp, they would sleep in the jungle, using banana leaves as blankets. After a few years in the camp, the family of 14 — the parents and a dozen children — settled in Langley, like countless other Karen refugees. “She had this amazing spirit,” marvelled Margaret Kunst, the operation director for the PuCKS (Promoting Community through Kids in Sport). “She was super energetic, and she loved sports, she was a great soccer player.” She also loved skating and was looking forward to giving hockey a try. Kunst met the family through her work with
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Most Fridays when Parliament is in session, Langley Conservative MP Mark Warawa gets on a flight in Ottawa to come home for the weekend. This Friday (today) Warawa was sure he’d be coming home, but not so sure he’d be making his usual return flight. “If the opposition brings us down, I won’t be flying back Sunday,” he told The Times on Wednesday. Most politicians and pundits expected the minority Conservative government would be defeated Friday (today) by the opposition Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties on a non-confidence vote, forcing a federal election. The high probability of an imminent election follows rejection by all three opposition parties of the latest federal budget, which was brought down on Tuesday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Warawa said he would prefer not to inflict yet another vote on the electorate, but if it is called, he will be ready. He has a campaign office picked out, signs have been printed and an experienced Conservative constituency association of roughly 1,000 potential volunteers is ready to go, if required. “I would start [campaigning] first thing Monday morning” Warawa said. Even before the fate of the government was clear, Warawa was firing shots at the opposition parties over the potential cancellation of the just-introduced federal budget. “We need to stay focused on the economy,” Warawa stated on his website. “This isn’t the time for an unnecessary election, we need to stay the course to help create jobs and economic growth.”
It is the same message Prime Minster Stephen Harper and other Tories have been delivering during the lead-up to Friday’s vote, with Harper calling a forced election “useless.” Warawa and the battle-tested local Tories have won every election since the new electoral district of Langley was created in 2004, always by comfortable margins. Warawa has seen his margin of victory increase every time, from a 48 per cent share of the vote in 2004, to 52 per cent in 2006 and 62 per cent in 2008. But three wins in a row do not guarantee a fourth, and his rivals are hoping to end Warawa’s streak. Liberal candidate Rebecca Darnell has had plenty of time to prepare.
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her workload looked after by other lawyers at her firm, but notes that some cases could still require her personal attention during a campaign. The New Democrats improved their position from third place to second in the last Langley election, but that was more because of a drop in the Liberal numbers than an increase in NDP votes. NDP hopeful Piotr Majkowski, who bills himself as Langley’s first openly gay candidate, has used his Facebook page to take swipes at the incumbent’s position on gay rights. “I think it’s amazing that there are still politicians out there that oppose same-sex marriage” said Majkowski. He has also blasted Warawa over the deal with the provincial government that produced the much-hated HST in B.C. calling it an “unfair tax shift” Majkowski plans to take a leave of absence from his job as a nurse in the pediatric department at Langley Memorial Hospital. Green candidate Carey Poitras is a political novice who is making her first run for office and hasn’t had as much time to prepare. “I’ve just started pricing out signs,” Poitras told The Times. She described her planned campaign as “not gigantic,” involving around half a dozen volunteers. She will continue to operate her homebased business during a campaign, relying on her ability to set her own schedule to juggle work and election demands. A fourth challenger, Craig Nobbs, is running for the Pirate Party of Canada, which is modeled on the identically named Swedish party that concentrates on issues of copyright reform, privacy, net neutrality and open government.
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“And she would fight it, and she would be good, but then, wham, there would be another one.” Htoo Htoo fought to the end. “She never complained,” Kunst said. “She battled right to the end. Knowing that her family supported her, she was going to fight for them.” Even when the doctors told the family that their daughter and sister had just a few hours left to live, she battled. “They thought it would be a couple of hours, but it was 24 hours, she hung on and hung on. Just a fighter.” The little girl finally succumbed to the complications from the transfusion on Feb. 3 at B.C. Children’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. “It was just heart wrenching,” Kunst said. “To come here and have this opportunity for a better life and then have it cut short like that.” This past Saturday (March 19), the little girl known for her beautiful smile, love of laughter, amazing spirit and energy, was honoured the best way those who knew her could think of — through sports.
“We really wanted to remember her spirit,” said Kunst, who helped organize a cane ball tournament, with members of the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Trinity Western University. The first annual Htoo Htoo Friendly Sepak Takraw Tournament of Champions was held at TWU. It featured 10 teams, and around 45 players, from Langley, Surrey and Vancouver. The sport, also known as cane ball, is a combination of volleyball and soccer, and is very popular among the Karen. “She was a happy, friendly and incredibly athletic girl who loved her family, friends and she loved all sport,” Kunst said. “She embodies the spirit of the tournament and that is why we named it in her honour.” Coincidentally, Saturday would have been Htoo Htoo’s 11th birthday. “She would be very happy; she was in heaven looking down at the tournament enjoying it,” her older brother, Poe Wah, 18, who was the bone marrow donor, said through a translator. He also played in the tournament, along with another brother, K’Paw Doh. “It was a chance for everybody who knew her to honour her by
playing in this tournament and having fun and remembering her in a happy way,” Poe Wah said. “She would have loved it because people from the Karen community came from all over.” The whole family was involved in the tournament, with the family selecting the trophies and medals, and the dad picking the most valuable player. “The parents were just thrilled that we were able to remember their daughter that way,” Kunst said. Poe Wah talked about how his little sister was so easy going and never complained. When the family was going somewhere, with 13 kids — the youngest was born in Langley last year— it was inevitable that not everyone could go. But Htoo Htoo, the eighth child, never complained. “That is how she was, easy going and content,” her brother said. Too many stories stuck out for him to pick one, and it dredged up painful memories, just thinking about his sister, but perhaps the thing he missed most about his little sister was her laughter and great sense of humour, he said. For more, see page 45.Video at www.langleytimes.com.
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he repairs to the 200 Street overpass that took place over the past week are yet another sad reminder of the complete inadequacy of the overpass, and things will only get worse as Langley grows and Highway 1 is expanded. Replacement of the two-lane overpass was a long-running soap opera in the late 1990s and early 2000s. When the design of the new overpass was announced, the Township council of the day was horrified, as council members rightly envisioned gridlock as the result of numerous traffic lights. The overpass design was wholly based on financing it through selling off prime portions of land that were adjacent to the old overpass. That required what was called a “single point” interchange, with traffic lights in the midst of the span. It is important to note that this idea emanated from the NDP provincial government of the day — not from the local council or the community. Despite a number of workable alternatives that were presented, the new BC Liberal government stuck with the proposal, at least partially because a contract had already been signed. Thankfully, the overpass was built to six lanes, as the prospect of the Golden Ears Bridge was on the horizon. However, the many traffic lights slow traffic to a crawl at busy times, and in rush hour, it can often take 10 to 15 minutes to get from one side of the freeway to the other. It can be argued that there has been little improvement over the old two-lane span. There have also been a number of structural problems with the overpass, the most recent of which was repaired in the past week. When a similar overpass upgrade went ahead at the Mount Lehman interchange in Abbotsford, a much better design involving flyovers and traffic circles was used, and traffic congestion there is minimal, even though it too is located in a rapidly-growing area and is the gateway to the Abbotsford Airport. It’s too bad that Langley is now burdened with such an inadequate structure for its busiest freeway interchange, and that the community will be stuck with it for decades to come.
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made a trip out to the Abbotsbut he is not having much luck ford airport to pick up a relative — too much room to run and too flying in from Calgary. For the many objects to climb on. McGregor past few months she has been in I recall the excitement of the long Nova Scotia, Winnipeg and Alberta, Says drive into Vancouver International and we had promised her green JIMMCGREGOR when we were going to pick up our grass and sunshine. Grandma. I always watched for the I am not a traveller, I don’t fly often and my stainless steel rocket ship that greeted people comincomplete passport application is somewhere in ing to the airport. It added a degree of science ficthe house. Every time I decide to fill it out, they tion to our big city adventure.The rocket ship was establish no fly lists, no fly zones, natural disasters reproduced for Expo 86 and now sits in downoccur, wars break out or nuclear reactors melt town Vancouver.The last time I saw it, it didn’t down. Nothing extreme ever seems to happen in look near as huge and exciting as it did when I Langley and that suits me just fine. I will pick peowas a boy. But then, nothing ever does. ple up at the airport and live vicariously through Finally someone spots the landing lights on their stories without suffering their jet lag. the back drop of the mountains and we watch I made sure I had left plenty of time for my the plane touch down and taxi to the terminal. short journey, accounting for unexpected delays One of the boys asks why it just didn’t land by or detours. There was no traffic to speak of, I got the building instead of driving here. there early and of course that meant the plane Everyone crowds in to see their friends or was delayed 40 minutes. Nothing I can do about relatives. Most of the older people make eye that except plunk an extra toonie in the parking contact through the glass and wave. The kids see meter and spend another one on a reasonably Grandma and start jumping up and down. If she warm cup of coffee. is a bona fide Grandma, there will be treats in There always seems to be an air of excitement that big black suitcase. at airports and train stations. People anxiously The majority of those under 35 are already await their call to the departure lounge or scan texting. It seems they have developed an the screens for updated arrival information. Tear- enhanced peripheral vision and they are able to ful goodbyes are shared before passengers head dodge people and objects without even lookinto security and last minute checklists are com- ing up. I am sure they are texting people in the pleted to ensure the right documents are in the terminal with clever messages like, ‘I’m here and right pouches. I’m coming through the door now.’ Two little boys about five and three are waitI see the sun coming through the clouds, ing for Grandma. We all know this because the just as my sister-in-law comes into view, perfect three-year-old tells each newcomer to the arrival timing. Here she is in Beautiful B.C., no need area that “Gwandma is coming from Calgary.” to travel anywhere else. At least that’s what Dad tries to get them to sit and watch the planes McGregor says.
s the politicians in Ottawa get all hot and bothered about a possible federal election, they all should keep one fact in mind. The electorate doesn’t want anything to do with a spring election. Tuesday’s budget was slated to come off as fiscally conservative and even welcoming news on the deficit front. A couple of concessions to the New Democratic Party can be seen as support for seniors and lowerincome Canadians and just may keep the government from falling on the merits of the budget. A more likely scenario is that the Tories may fall on an oppositiondominated Commons committee recommending that the government be found in contempt of Parliament due to several recent scandals. And the Tories certainly have weighty baggage when it comes to ethical conduct, including a cabinet minister admitting altering a document after first claiming she hadn’t, charges of violating election spending laws, possible breaches of lobbying laws, etc. All are items the Tories should be held accountable for and take action on. However, before the opposition gets too self-righteous on the way to the polls there’s another thing to keep in mind. Canadians have put up with two minority governments in a row and even though the Tories have stumbled through too many scandals for anyone’s liking, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper doesn’t elicit warm and fuzzy feelings from virtually anyone, the Liberals and NDP have gained no ground in opinion polls. In fact they’ve fallen behind. So any attempt by the opposition to force an election at this juncture, no matter how well-intentioned, will likely be frowned upon by the electorate who will see it as an expensive and unnecessary exercise to maintain the status quo. —Vernon Morning Star The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Nelson family expresses thanks to community Editor: The Nelson family (parents Brenda and Wayne, and sisters Chrystie and Alecsa) would like to extend their deepest thanks and appreciation to all those who have helped them through this most painful and difficult time of losing our son and brother, Coleton Nelson (#10.) Although there are too many to name individually, we would like to acknowledge the tremendous efforts and contributions made by the following individuals or groups: the Parent Advisory Committees of North Otter Elementary School, Coghlan Fundamental School, and Betty Gilbert Elementary School; the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association; Michael McRae, vice-president of marketing for Sofina Foods Inc.; Aldergrove Save-On Foods; Sven Freybe of Freybe Gourmet Foods; Roger Antoniazzi of Canada Bread (Langley); Travis Lowe of Maple Leaf Foods and Ken
Clark of Overwaitea Food Group. We would also like to extend our deepest thanks to our family, friends, and the community at large for the overwhelming love and support we have received. A special thank you to Uncle Wendall Warman for printing the remembrance hockey cards of Coleton. To all the above mentioned, your kindness in supplying food, meals, flowers, fund-raising, emotional support and just being there have been so appreciated. And lastly, to all of you who have contributed to the Coleton Nelson #10 Trust Fund, thanks again for your amazing generosity. Our son’s legacy will be to help provide financial assistance to other young hockey players who love the game, just as he did. Thanks again. Brenda, Wayne, Chrystie and Alecsa Nelson, Langley
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Coleton Nelson was killed in a collision between a car and garbage truck on Feb. 18. His family is thanking all who helped them.
Councillors need to work for the community Editor: It looks like the six-pack of Township council (plus one) is at it again, with their continued infatuation and persistence to curb the mayor’s drive for positive change in the Township. When will they finally wake up and realize they are in their position to do what is right for the taxpayers and to do what is best for the community, and not to scrutinize, micromanage and politicize every move Mayor Rick Green makes?
It seems the six- or seven-pack would prefer to tie up, gag, and shove Green in a corner, while they keep their hands comfortably placed on their seats beneath their bottoms. But when they do or are forced to get involved, they go against all common sense and the wishes of the taxpayers. I found it humourous to hear Councillor Jordan Bateman tell the public that councillors don’t just get blank cheques to hand out whenever they feel the need. Yet he and the rest of
his pack recently signed a big cheque for $8 million to the builders of the Events Centre, with seemingly no repercussions. The Events Centre payments is only one of the many blunders council and staff have orchestrated together over the past two years. The time will come next November when we the taxpayers must hold them accountable for their actions. Tyler de Boer, Langley
Attack ads should be replaced with civil debate Editor: Let’s stop the endless attacks ads in Canadian politics. As a young Canadian and as a concerned voter, I would like to see fewer attack ads created by the political parties of Canada and directed toward other candidates. Why can the parties not engage in civil debate instead? Statistically, my generation of Canadians, aged 18-24, are the least active demographic in both voting and party activity. If political candidates really want support and attention from all citizens, including the young, they should do more to educate the public on what they can do for the people, and not just use attack ads on one another. When attack ads are put on television, they rarely address or talk about any issues that
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Canadians deal with on a day-to-day basis. Instead, we see attacks like the Conservatives’ recent ad about Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. The ad talks about how Michael Ignatieff has been living and working in the U.S. and that he really doesn’t care about Canada unless he’s in office. Instead of spending money to try and show how bad their opponents are, why don’t political parties try to show the public how their own policies can help Canadians? The NDP, for example, could have a short 30-second ad that could show how their party cares about the needs of young people, showing how they will create a plan to help university students with health care. Politicians today are supposed to be role
Editor: I am appalled that people would complain about RV parking. The last time I checked it was my property, period. If I wish to park a land yacht on my property and as long as it does not stick out on
models for Canadian citizens, yet they still put out ads that attack one another rather than sitting down and debating vital issues. Fear has become a common tool used by different parties to convince citizens to vote for them. One ad created by the Conservatives attacked the NDP leader Jack Layton, claiming he would form a coalition with the Bloc Quebecois. His idea would bother many Canadians and the slogan: “Jack Layton, he’s done it before, he’ll do it again, and Canada will pay the price,� seems to have helped the approval rate for Conservatives. As citizens, we need to demand more responsible and educational debate about real issues. Kurt Renvall, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
the roadway or sidewalk or is not a safety issue, then it is my business. I may not like the colour you paint your house or the fact that you fix your car in the driveway. Should we have a
bylaw for that too? It is time that we look at cases individually and stop picking on people for living their lives as they see fit. Chad Thompson, Langley
Editor: I read the article “Teen club looks to expand,� (The Times, March 23) and had to laugh. Seriously, this is a joke. Residents who live in the nearby area would like nothing better than for this place to shut down and are now even in discussion with police to create a Block Watch program for the nights the club is open. I noticed the article has said nothing about the fact that neighbours are complaining to city hall on a weekly basis nor stated that the teenagers who attended on opening night were urinating in residents’ yards behind garbage cans and bushes. Nothing is said about the fact that teenagers were being asked to leave the club by police on opening night or that they were telling police off with extremely foul language. Nothing was said about how almost every night there are police cars at the dance club. At one point on Saturday night, there were four cars in front of it and officers were walking up and down the line in front of the club. The police shouldn’t have to be patroling this club all the time. How about the fact that teenagers have been caught on Eastleigh Crescent drinking almost every night the club is open? Or how about the fact that the street has seen an influx of garbage? What about the sign at the nearby building that was broken by the teenagers who attended this club? I walked by the club on March 19 and people who live across the street had lawn chairs out watching the drama. One person even said it was better than the show “Cops.� I live in the area and I can tell you that this club has caused nothing but problems for residents. I seriously doubt that Langley City is going to give James Thom a permit to bring even more teenagers and problems into our neighbourhood. Danielle Arbour, Langley
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Unity gives power to the people, and through the Fort Langley Community Association, the people of Fort Langley may soon rid their streets of truck traffic. Noting that there are soil deposit applications for two Glen Valley properties, FLCA vice-chairman Connie Blundy asked Township council on March 14 to re-draw the truck route so that it eliminates the heavy vehicles from using village streets. Council agreed to pursue that option with staff, and to ask the City of Abbotsford to modify access to the sites so that travel through Fort Langley is eliminated. The applications are for the Nesteruk property at 8645 256 St., and the Bezalel/ Caravetta property at 25476 and 25528 73 Ave. Although the applications comply with
After Fort Langley-Albion ferry service ceased in July, 2009, Glover Road was withdrawn from TransLink’s Major Road Network. However, council was advised that because truck routes have regional impact, the Township must consult TransLink before truck routes are eliminated. The Nesteruk application is for a soil deposit permit that would allow 41,000 cubic metres of soil to be trucked in, raising the land by half a metre to provide winter pasture for cattle. The amount is the equivalent to 5,800 single truck loads. In April, 2010, the Township was forced to issue a stop-work order on the Nesteruk property after 3,000 cubic metres of fill was deposited on the land without a valid permit in place, and for roads that were left dirty. continued, PAGE 16
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outdoor burning altogether, the Township allows it on a limited basis. As a compromise, burning seasons are held only twice a year. The spring session will run April 1 to 30, and those who want to participate must purchase a burning permit from the Township’s Civic Facility, Fire Hall 6 in Murrayville, the Operations Centre, or at the Aldergrove, W.C. Blair, Walnut Grove, or Willoughby Community Centres. For those doing yard and garden clean up, incidental outdoor burning permits are $20, and are only available for properties half an acre or larger. Permits are not issued for the urban areas of Aldergrove, Brookswood, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby. When a permit is purchased, Township staff will check the address to see if the land is within the allowed burning area, to ensure there is enough separation between properties and that no fire risk is posed to others nearby. Yard clean-up fires must be out by dusk. Land clearing burning permits, which are $100, can only be issued by Fire Hall 6 in Murrayville, and only for properties larger than 4.2 acres. Walker advised that many requirements must be met before a permit is issued. Before starting a land clearing fire, permit holders must check Metro Vancouver’s air index. If wind and air conditions are not favourable, burning will not be allowed. Only material indigenous to the property can be burned, and less expensive incidental permits cannot be used for land clearing. As well, a 15-day break must occur between each 72-hour burning period. Permit sales start the last week of March and Walker recommends that those who want to burn start preparing now. Walker said that if rules are violated, fire officials can revoke permits and issue tickets and fines. In 2010, 228 burning violation tickets were issued, and in the first two months of this year, 20 tickets were issued to people for burning debris outside the designated season.
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Buyers line up in Richmond. Lineups of eager homebuyers aren’t anything new for Polygon Homes – Buyers line up in Richmond. Lineups of eager homebuyers aren’t anything new for Polygon Homes – they’ve experienced several queues of excited purchasers at their new projects throughout Metro Vancouver in they’ve experienced several queues of excited purchasers at their new projects throughout Metro Vancouver in recent months. “Each one seems to build on the success of the last,” says Polygon’s Ralph Archibald. recent months. “Each one seems to build on the success of the last,” says Polygon’s Ralph Archibald. Homebuyers were lining up again on theHomebuyers weekend for were the chance lining to uppurchase again on a Polygon home. the weekend for the chance to purchase a The lineups Polygon home.started early in the morningTh ateMayfair lineupsPlace, startedPolygon early inHomes’ the mornlatest ering in Richmond’s ing atoff Mayfair Place, PolygonAlexandra Homes’ Gardens. The project offers one-, twolatest offering in Richmond’s Alexandra and three-bedroom resiGardens. The projectapartment offers one-, twodences; in the initial apartment release of 60 homes, and three-bedroom resihowever, rangedrelease from 780 dences; inunits the initial of 60square homes, feet to 1,000 sq.ranged ft. in two-bedroom plans. however, units from 780 square Oftothe 60 homes released, 51 wereplans. feet 1,000 sq. ft. in two-bedroom sold; is preparing to release OfPolygon the 60 homes released, 51 werethe second building in the nexttofew weeks. sold; Polygon is preparing release the “We are so pleased havefew another second building in thetonext weeks. strong in the to Alexandra Gardens “Weopening are so pleased have another neighbourhood, senior strong opening ”insays the Polygon Alexandra Gardens neighbourhood,” says Polygon senior
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to the finalists of the 2011 GVHBA renOVATION Awards! to the finalists of the 2011 GVHBA renOVATION Awards! The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) has announced
the its second annual renOVATION Awards. FortisBC the presenting Thefinalists Greaterfor Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) has is announced sponsor of Canada’s largestannual home renOVATION renovation awards program, recognizing the finalists for its second Awards. FortisBC is the presenting excellence renovation, design and construction. Forprogram, more information on the sponsor ofin Canada’s largest home renovation awards recognizing GVHBA renOVATION Awards andand to view the list ofFor finalists, visit www.gvhba.org excellence in renovation, design construction. more information on the GVHBA renOVATION Awards and to view the list of finalists, visit www.gvhba.org
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The Township of Langley, under the guidance of the Economic Development Advisory Committee of Council, is creating a new Economic Development Strategy that will provide direction on local economic planning in the years ahead. Part of the planning process will include a series of two-hour focus group sessions designed to collect ideas and input from the community in the following areas:
Focus Group Industry
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Construction
April 19, 10am
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April 19, 10am
session full
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April 19, 5pm
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Sessions will be held in Township of Langley Civic Facility meeting rooms.
April 8 - 11
Please register in advance to be considered for participation. Prior to the sessions, participants will receive additional informational material. Please contact: Kim Stepto Legislative Services 604.533.6003 kstepto@tol.ca
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public open house Agricultural Viability Strategy Community Open House The Township of Langley and the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) are preparing an Agricultural Viability Strategy to enhance farming by addressing issues such as the potential for local food production, diversification opportunities, economic challenges, urbanization conflicts, environmental issues, and competition for agricultural land. As part of the Strategy development, a Community Open House will be held where the public at large can discuss the long-term viability of the local agri-food industry. All residents, including those who are not farmers, are invited to come and talk to the AAC about what should be done in the Township. Date:
Thursday, April 14
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Please note: Additional workshops will be held with local farmers and industry representatives, who will be issued personal invitations. Farmers interested in attending those events can call the number below. Register for the Agricultural Viability Strategy Community Open House before April 6 by calling 604.533.6154. Community Development 604.533.6154
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Economic Development Strategy Survey Online The Township of Langley is creating a new community Economic Development Strategy that will provide direction on local economic planning in the years ahead. Part of the process is an online survey that Township residents and businesses can use to give feedback on development issues of today, and initiatives that the Township could take to create a better business climate and overall quality of life for taxpayers. Your views are important and you are encouraged to participate. The Economic Development Strategy Survey can be found on the Township’s website at tol.ca, in the scrolling news section on the left of the homepage. Bob Andrews Economic Development 604.532.7548
Mayor’s Drop-in Forum A series of community question and answer periods will be held where residents are encouraged to drop in, speak to the mayor and members of Township Council, and discuss issues of concern in an informal environment. The next drop-in forum will be held:
Date: Time: Place:
Saturday, March 26 9am - Noon W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22000 Fraser Highway Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000
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Township Participates in Earth Hour
Help the environment and get great soil for your garden by using a backyard composter.
The Township of Langley is proud to support Earth Hour. Please consider joining us, and people around the world, in demanding action on climate change by turning off your lights from 8:30 - 9:30pm on Saturday, March 26. Sign-up at EarthHourCanada.org.
Township residents can get a backyard composter for $35. They can be purchased at the Civic Facility or Operations Centre during regular operating hours. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
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public notices Burning Permits The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE April 30, 2011. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby • Permit fee is $20 Permits will be available at: Aldergrove Community Centre W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue 22200 Fraser Highway Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street
Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 Street
Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $100 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1
Walnut Grove Community Centre 50 m Pool Closure The 50 m Pool at the Walnut Grove Community Centre will be temporarily closed due to the Long Course Invitational Swim Meet on the following dates: Date: Saturday, April 2 Closed: 12 - 9pm Open: for public swim 6 - 11am Date: Sunday, April 3 Closed: 7am to approximately 6pm Open: for length swimming only from approximately 6 - 9pm The leisure pool, slide, hot tubs, sauna, and steam room will be open during normal operating hours: Saturday, April 2: 6am - 9pm Sunday, April 3: 8am - 9pm Regular admission rates apply. There will be limited parking on these dates. Please use the overflow parking area at Walnut Grove Secondary School. W.C. Blair Recreation Centre pool facilities will also be available 6:30am - 10:30pm on these dates. We apologize for any inconvenience. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.882.0408
Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains in your area on the dates shown below. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. However, this is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry, and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Northwest Langley and Walnut Grove: February 28 to April 8 Brookswood, High Point, and Fernridge: February 28 to April 1 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: February 28 to April 8 Engineering Division 604.532.7300
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Heather Fleming, along with other staff from Tracycakes was serving Whoopie Pies at the Fort Langley location earlier this month. The pies were being sold two-forone with $3 per sale going toward the B.C. Cancer Foundation. A total of $350 was raised.
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• Book Sale Visit the City of Langley Library’s semi-annual book sale for great books at great prices. Ends Saturday, March 26. City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres., 604-514-2850.
MONDAY • Pyjama Storytimes Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children aged two to six and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a small stuffed toy. Aldergrove Library Monday, April 11, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, please visit or call your local library. • Langley Down Syndrome Parent and Family Resource Group We welcome any parent or relative caring for a child with special needs. Contact Cheryl Hee for registration information and details, 604530-6411or email cherylhee@shaw.ca. First meeting is Monday, March 28. Group meets last Monday of the month except for July, August, and stat holidays, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Christian Life Assembly 21277 56 Ave. Enter church office building, room # 332 – immediately after passageway on right.
TUESDAY • Langley Newcomers and Friends This nonprofit, community-minded group is open to women of all ages. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at W.C.Blair Recreation Centre. Our next meeting is April 5, at 7:15 p.m. Info: Andrea, at 604-530-7669, Cyndy at 778-8375135 or langleynewcomers@hotmail.com. • Family Storytimes Children aged two to six and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes at Muriel Arnason Library, Tuesdays, March 29, April 5, 12, and 19, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, please visit or call your local library.
WEDNESDAY • Langley Film Nights Shot in the Dark Winter-Spring 2011 Series March 30, April 13 and 27 Start time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door $10. All films are at Colossus theatres at 200 Street and 88 Avenue.
• Pyjama Storytimes Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children aged two to six and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a small stuffed toy. Muriel Arnason Library Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, visit or call the library. • Family Storytimes Children aged two to six and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, please visit or call your local library. • Babytimes Join library staff for fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes for babies up to 23 months old. Find out what great resources the library has for new parents. Walnut Grove Library, Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, please visit or call your local library.
THURSDAY • Sharing and Caring Social at the Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre. Most Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $3 drop-in fee. March 31 No Sharing and Caring Social, the birthday social is Wednesday, March 30, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and features entertainment by Four Swell Guys. April 7 — Today we’ll go a wee bit Scottish and celebrate Tartan Day. Please join us and help make this a fun afternoon. • Revenue Canada’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Need a hand preparing your tax return? If your return is straightforward, and your income is less than $25,000, contact Muriel Arnason library to make an appointment. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 7, 14 and 21. Service is free. Call 604-532-3590. • The Story of Faust April 7, at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 264 St. Aldergrove. Based on the drama by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, New York actor and storyteller Glen Williamson returns to Aldergrove for another riveting show. Join Glen for coffee and dessert after the show. Show: 7 p.m. Tickets are $25/adult, $20/senior and student. Call 604-856-5371.
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Above: Micky Meh and Baw Muhtoo (left) challenge for the ball during the Htoo Htoo Friendly Sepak Takraw Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Trinity Western University. The first annual event was played in honour of Htoo K’Bru Haw, the younger sister of K’Paw Doh (above right), who passed away last month. See video at www.langleytimes.com.
After a successful inaugural tournament, next year’s edition of the Htoo Htoo Sepak Takraw Tournament of Champions should be even bigger and better. “We just wanted people to come out and see the sport,” said Margaret Kunst, the operations director for the PuCKS (Promoting Community through Kids in Sport) program, which put on the tournament, along with help from the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Trinity Western University. Takraw, or cane ball, is a combination of volleyball and soccer and is very popular with the Karen community in Langley. The tournament was on honour of a little girl, Htoo K’Bru Paw, who passed away last month. Ten teams and 45 players were at Trinity Western University on Saturday for the friendly tournament.The teams were from Langley, Surrey and Vancouver,
but Kunst said next year’s event will be bigger, with invitations extended to the Karen communities in Regina, Calgary and Edmonton. Saturday’s tournament was also made possible thanks to a $1,000 donation from a man who lived in the same Douglas Park apartment building as many of the Karen community. Back in December, the man’s key snapped off in the door the building, and some of the Karen youth, helped the man get inside.They would not accept the $20
he offered them, so the man went to St. Joseph’s Church, which has helped the Karen community, and gave $1,000. “He wanted it used towards something for these youth that they could benefit from,” Kunst said.“This man was not a rich man and he wanted to remain anonymous, but was determined the kids would be thanked in this way.” The church got in touch with Kunst and the funds were used to help put on the event.
Association hopes free fastball the answer Langley Fastball offering free registration for nine and 10-year-olds in effort to boost numbers GARY AHUJA Times Sports
The Langley Fastball Association is hoping some short-term pain will lead to longterm gain. Faced with declining enrolment in the mite division (ages 9 and 10) for the upcoming season, the local organization is offering free registration for that age group.
They have done this in the past as well. “If we can get them into mite, we can usually have them for a good three, four years,” said Daphne Polancic, the LFA’s uniform manager. Polancic’s family is an example of how free registration can create new players. “It was one of those things where it was free, so why not get the kids to try baseball,” she explained. “It was free, I took advantage, and they loved it.” Both her son and daughter are still involved in the sport. Her daughter, now 14, is in her fifth year with Langley Fastball, while Polancic’s 12-year-old son is still involved in the sport, but has switched associations to North Langley Diamond Sports. And that is the overall goal of the free
registration, to get kids involved and hopefully keep them there. “Mite is ultimately our feeder age group into the rest of the divisions,” Polancic said Most years, there are about 80 kids registered at the mite level, but so far, with the season just weeks away, only 24 are registered. Those already enrolled with receive a refund, so the association is losing $2,400 from their operating budget. Ken Maher, the president of the Langley Fastball Association, said their numbers are down substantially from 10 years ago. “It is a straight line down in the last 10 years,” Maher said. There used to be 1,200 registered players, but that was down to 350 last season, he said.
And the fewer kids that give the sport a shot at this stage, the more troublesome the future of the game. “We are hoping to gain interest in the game,” Maher said. As a small business owner in Fort Langley, Polancic knows that the economy is still recovering. “I can understand the economics at this point so I can see why parents might not be registering their kids,” she said. “This is kind of a double-edged sword: it is a public offering but ultimately we do need the registrants for the future.” Polancic is sure parents and kids will be happy if they give the sport a chance. “Ultimately it is a great way to get outside and get some fresh air,” she said.“(And) we hope they enjoy it for a lifetime.”
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
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2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
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SPECIAL PREFERRED INTEREST RATES
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24,850
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