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SkyTrain to Langley tops transit options By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

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Aldergrove’s Wes Lockhart (right) in action against Langley side in the U-17 boys’ soccer cup game. Aldergrove keeper Kyle Saggert stopped all of Langley’s shots on goal in the deciding shootout, to win the game and cup with a 1-0 final score.

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A 24-year-old Aldergrove man is in custody, accused of a home invasion in West Vancouver last fall. On Oct. 28, 2012, West Vancouver Police were called to a home in the 2200block of Haywood Avenue. A man inside the home told police he had been confronted by two suspects brandishing a gun. The victim’s hands were bound with plastic tie straps and several items had

been stolen from the home, said police. At the time of the alleged home invasion, police had already received and were responding to complaints about two suspicious men claiming to be distributing pamphlets in the same block. Investigators subsequently determined the attack was not random. After an extensive investigation using a variety of techniques one suspect was identified and an arrest warrant was issued in early February.

Richard Wayne Heino was arrested by Abbotsford Police March 1, on the outstanding warrant. Crown Counsel has approved charges of unlawful confinement and use of an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence. Investigation to identify and arrest a second alleged suspect is ongoing, said West Van Police. Heino remains behind bars at the present time.

New rapid transit studies released by TransLink have handed more ammunition to backers of SkyTrain technology through Surrey to Langley as well as on Vancouver’s Broadway corridor toward UBC. A SkyTrain line running above Fraser Highway from Surrey City Centre to Langley, coupled with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines running south to White Rock on King George Boulevard and east to Guildford on 104 Avenue is the most expensive of four shortlisted options at $2.22 billion, but TransLink found it delivers the most transportation benefits and by far the highest ridership. It would also be the fastest, carrying passengers from Langley to Surrey Central station in just 22 minutes, compared to 29 or 30 minutes for the other three options. Surrey council has lobbied for a network of ground-level light rail (LRT) lines, rather than BRT or elevated SkyTrain, arguing LRT would be a better fit for the city’s neighbourhoods. TransLink previously studied a dozen different technology permutations in Surrey before winnowing them to the four front runners. The option closest to the city’s preference would run light rail trains on all three corridors radiating from downtown Surrey, with BRT rapid buses running on the southern section of King George from Newton to White Rock as light rail isn’t considered justifiable there. At $2.18 billion, that would be only slightly cheaper than the SkyTrain/BRT option, but is estimated to attract only half the new transit riders as SkyTrain because light rail trains run more slowly and less reliably at street level with traffic. The main downside of SkyTrain is the elevated guideway down Fraser Highway would be an eyesore, while BRT and LRT offer more scope to improve urban design. Surrey transit advocate Paul Hillsdon, who previously backed light rail, now prefers the SkyTrain option (with BRT running to Guildford, Newton and White Rock), adding it clearly outperforms LRT at virtually the same cost. “Based on the cost, there seems to be very little benefit to pursuing the light rail system as the city has advocated,” Hillsdon said. He added TransLink may have inflated the light rail costs somewhat compared to systems built elsewhere, but he accepts the findings. “There are huge travel time savings with SkyTrain and double the ridership, for basically the exact same price.” But he said SkyTrain on Fraser Highway would depend on neighbourhood acceptance of denser development – SkyTrain could bring high-rise towers, not just mid-rises, to Fleetwood and Clayton. SEE: Page 3

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Despite the city’s goal of densifying King George, Hillsdon noted that hasn’t happened, while growth has concentrated in areas like Clayton and Grandview instead. BRT, which delivers the southern leg to South Surrey/White Rock in all options, does not simply mean adding more buses. A BRT line would run high-capacity articulated buses in their own dedicated lanes, with traffic priority – functioning much like a light rail system on rubber wheels instead of tracks. Surrey Coun. Barinder Rasode said council definitely wants light rail, not just express-bus BRT, on King George to densify that corridor, in line with city plans. “We’ve been very clear that our option would be LRT, not just because of the cost but because it is less intrusive to the community,” Rasode said. Light rail passengers riding at street level would be more likely to stop and shop at Surrey businesses, she said, than an overhead Skytrain whisking residents to other cities. “It’s about economic investment in our own city,” Rasode said. “We don’t want mass rapid transit running right out of the city every time. We don’t want people to just be transported straight out to Langley.” The $2.18-billion LRT scenario would still require passengers arriving from South Surrey and White Rock on BRT buses to transfer to trains in Newton. A cheaper option, at $1.68 billion, would run light rail on Fraser Highway to Langley and BRT on the King George and 104 corridors. The cheapest scenario still on the table is running BRT on all three corridors at a cost of $900 million. Also released was a study of options for rapid transit on Vancouver’s heavily congested Broadway corridor to UBC. Again, the most expensive option – a $3-billion underground SkyTrain line down Broadway – also ranks as having the highest benefit, most ridership and best speed and reliability. At-grade LRT could be built to UBC for $1.1 billion, while tunnelled LRT or a combo LRT/subway scenario could run Paul Hillsdon $1.4 to $2.7 billion. TransLink plans to lead regional discussions with the public, elected officials and other stakeholders to examine the trade-offs of the options and decide on preferred options for the Surrey and Vancouver expansions. “We’re not picking one over the other,” said Bob Paddon, TransLink’s executive vice-president of strategic planning and public affairs. “We’re nowhere near identifying a preference.” Paddon said the short-listed options perform differently depending on what criteria is considered and the goals of the local communities, adding more detail on TransLink’s findings will be released in the weeks ahead. Nor is it clear yet how either new transit line will be financed. Area mayors are pressing the province for new funding sources for TransLink, but Paddon noted there would also have to be large capital contributions to the new lines from the federal and provincial governments. “You can’t do rapid transit without senior government involvement.” No decision has been made on whether a Surrey or Vancouver rapid transit expansion should be built first.

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Seismic 2000 Construction Ltd. of Aldergrove has won this year’s Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Award in the bridges and structures category for its work on the Highway 3 Old Kootenay River Channel Bridge. The project involved rehabilitating the existing 300-metre-long bridge, which was built in 1958. The company provided excellent traffic management to keep Highway 3 open, and dealt with a number of challenges as a result of summer electrical storms and power failures. It also worked to mitigate any potential environmental disruptions and impacts, as the bridge lies within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. “It’s an excellent feather in our cap,” said Kazakoff. “We had a crew of 35 workers for six months working in the oldest wildlife refuge in B.C. We had herds of elk, swallows, and 80 per cent of the work was underneath in the wetlands. We had to do our due diligence.” Kazakoff founded the company 15 years ago when he was laid off by another road builder at age 50. “I figured I might as well because who

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Deputy minister Grant Main, Doug Kazakoff of Seismic 2000 Construction and minister Mary Polak. would hire me at 50?” he told The Minister of Transportation Star. The company has been based and Infrastructure Mary Polak at their offices next to Otter Co-op said, “This award is well-deserved for the past four years. and highlights the excellent work Kazakoff ’s wife Noni is also his Seismic 2000 Construction did on business partner but the couple the Old Kootenay River Channel are now grooming their children Bridge – an important part of the to take over the business so they Highway 3 corridor connecting can retire to their hobbies, which B.C. and the rest of Canada.” include the Fort Langley dragon Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA boat racers. Their daughter Dawn Rich Coleman said, “Thank you to and son Nathan and son-in-law all the finalists for their dedication Dave will carry on the family tradi- and hard work on improving our tion at Seismic 2000. roads here in B.C.”

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Aldergrove Secondary students (from left Dominik Beulens-Davis, Travis Allen and Renato Palmieri assisted an older woman who had fallen at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre March 5. The students were on their way back to school from lunch break when they saw a woman fall outside the community centre and hit her head on the ground. The students assisted in providing CPR before first responders arrived and transported the woman to hospital, where she is recovering.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature session ends this week. It can’t come quickly enough for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals. This is also the week we see the rest of the fallout from “ethnic-gate,” as the latest controversy over partisan activity by political staff has been clumsily labelled. A disgruntled former B.C. Liberal caucus staffer handed the NDP opposition an internal memo setting out a strategy for ethnic “outreach” that strayed into forbidden territory, suggesting that ethnicfriendly government events could be staged and participants’ names collected and turned over to the party. “This secret plan clearly demonstrates the Liberals are deliberately folding government resources and staff into their party’s campaign machinery, despite rules that forbid this,” thundered NDP house leader John Horgan. “We’ve seen this before, with the Liberals’ efforts to run a secret committee to subvert the public process around Burnaby Hospital, and in the attack website created by caucus staff and launched by the Liberal party.” Casual observers might see this as a disturbing new development in misuse of public resources. It’s disturbing, all right, but it’s hardly new. The “attack website” Horgan refers to is a case in point. While a website targeting NDP leader Adrian Dix

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was being cooked up in the B.C. Liberal bunker, a similar effort was being developed in NDP research down the hall. This partisan message detailed all the worthwhile things that could be done with the government’s $15 million advertising budget singing the praises of the government’s “jobs plan.” But this one carried the logo of the NDP caucus, so it was within the rules. The average person, seeing two groups of staff on the public payroll, each slagging the other, might not detect much of a difference. The biggest headline from the leaked memo was its reference to generating “quick wins” for the election campaign by staging apologies for historic racial injustices. It mentioned how former premier Gordon Campbell delivered a solemn apology in 2008 for the decision to turn away a ship carrying Sikh refugees from Vancouver harbour – shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. What does a modern provincial premier accomplish by apologizing for a federal immigration decision made in 1915? Why would another premier now feel the need to apologize for a federal “head tax” imposed on Chinese immigrants from 1885 to 1923? The answer is obvious. Again, don’t expect much to change with an NDP gov-

ernment. Asked last week if he would stage an apology for the head tax, Dix delivered a wellrehearsed history lesson that made it clear he is anxious to do so. Welcome to politics in an urbanized, globalized media culture. It’s more important to put on a show than to do the right thing. Hospitals are announced three times before they’re built, then announced again when they are staffed. Politics is a lucrative career. Former B.C. Liberal MLA Lorne Mayencourt is one of the additional “outreach” staff hand-picked by Clark. The B.C. Liberals retort that the NDP caucus has a similar staffer named Gabriel Yiu, who has taken three leaves of absence to run for MLA, and is in practical terms a professional NDP candidate. Yiu is running for a fourth time in Vancouver-Fraserview, having been defeated in 2009 by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. That campaign was notorious for anonymous Chineselanguage pamphlets claiming the NDP favours legalizing drugs and imposing a “death tax” on inheritance. This latest scandal might produce meaningful reform. But the misuse of public money to further the interests of political parties is deeply entrenched. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: I don’t get it. I don’t understand the shift that has occurred in people’s mind that they now think going outside in their pajamas is perfectly acceptable behaviour. Today alone I counted 11 pajama wearing people. I totally understand the need to feel comfortable. The trend towards casual comfort is evident everywhere, wedding attire has changed, New Years Eve parties are casual, fewer ladies in high heel shoes and dresses, yoga pants are the rage etc., but seriously you pajama wearing people are pushing it. The majority of “offenders” seem to be teenage girls, but I have seen boys as well and many adults. My daughter was ticked off that for girls basketball tryouts a peer showed up in her pajamas and fuzzy boots. The girl made the team because there ended up being no cuts. I highly doubt this girl is serious about the game. I have spoken to a couple teenage boys who find it a turn-off when girls in their class show up in pajamas. They commented that they think the girls have not showered and find it gross and slobby that they are wearing what they just slept in. Don’t even get me started on the pajama wearing moms walking their pajama wearing kids to school. They are everywhere… at the grocery store, at restaurants, what is next, wearing them to job interviews? I’m sure it has been done. I just can’t help but think parents are a bit to blame. Isn’t it our job as parents to teach our kids what appropriate attire is for different situations? I guess I was just raised by a mom who cared about those sorts of things. She would make us clean our shoes and wouldn’t allow us to wear clothes with stains and food spills, hair was brushed etc… in other words we looked presentable and with that came confidence and a sense of pride. Please understand your appearance affects how people will treat you. The wise old expression, “You never get another chance to make a first impression,” is so true. Please leave your pajamas at home where they belong. S. McDonald, Aldergrove

Valley needs transit now Editor: I read and winced at the advertorial disguised as an editorial in the March 6th Vancouver Sun, authored by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and UBC President Stephen Toope. They claim if a subway style transit system is not built on the Broadway corridor out to UBC, it will be the end of the downtown economic engine as we currently know it. Not even discussed is the issue of whether it will be the sole sourced, cost bloated product from Bombardier as a continuation of the Skytrain system from VCCClark westward or a much more cost effective LRT system built at grade. It matters not how it is built - carrying mainly students with fares heavily discounted means it will be an even larger river of red ink than usual, subsidized by an ever increasing Rube Goldberg patchwork array of taxes and fees. We exhausted taxpayers, south of the Fraser, are becoming increasingly tired of continually shoveling our cash north of the Fraser to pay for transit system technology we will never use and does not represent best bang for the long term buck. SkyTrain is from a sole-source supplier, Bombardier, versus a worldwide supply chain dying to compete with an alternate LRT solution. In addition the LRT solution is substantially less money and seismic survivable-unlike SkyTrain. South of the Fraser is currently one million people with another 500,000 arriving over the next 20 years - Surrey will be larger than Vancouver. It takes me longer to go from east Langley to downtown Vancouver (62Km and 110 min) on TransLink than it takes to go from Ottawa to Montreal (180Km and 100 Min). It is imperative that Abbotsford be considered as part of this plan as it is the second fastest growing city in BC. What sin have we committed in our past lives that our LRT needs are continually shelved in favour of our brethren north of the Fraser? I cannot understand that with almost every MLA along a prospective LRT route being not only a Liberal MLA but a member of Cabinet over the past decade, why we were not recipients of this critical infrastructure? Please stand up to TransLink and whatever government we inherit on May 14 and demand the next rapid transit expansion is in the Surrey/Langley area. Lee Lockwood, Aldergrove

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Transit service to Aldergrove and the eastern part of Langley will be the topic of an event on Saturday, March 16. Harry Bains, Surrey-Newton NDP MLA and NDP transportation critic, will be speaking at the event, and public input is welcome. It will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Phelp Hall (formerly the Eagles Hall), at the corner of 248 Street and Fraser Highway. All are invited to attend.

Pro-pot forum in Langley Aldergrove Star

The Sensible BC campaign to legalize marijuana possession in the province is coming to the Langley Township municipal hall. The group will hold a public forum on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the fourth-floor Fraser River Presentation Theatre at 20338 65 Ave. on its plans for a province-wide referendum. Sensible BC Director Dana Larsen said the group is still putting together a speakers’ list for the Langley forum, but expects it will have the same mix as previous meetings which have featured current and retired politicians, former police officers and university experts. The group has already held panels in Victoria, UBC, HARRY HUNT PHOTO SFU, and elsewhere. Sensible BC hopes to collect Morley Wells and June Doren were royalty for the day as Jackman Manor’s 2013 enough signatures to force a province-wide referendum King and Queen of Hearts. on decriminalizing marijuana in September of 2014.

CALENDAR Knitting Circle - at Aldergrove Library. Feeling at loose ends? Why not gather up your materials and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. Bring your current needlecraft project with you. Aldergrove Library is located at 26770 - 29 Ave., Aldergrove, call for info: 604-856-6415. Fraser Valley Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, Saturday, Apr. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at George Preston Rec Centre, 20699 - 42 Ave. Info: www.fraservalleydahliasociety.com Buddy Holly - tribute by Johnny Vallis, Friday, May 10 at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Chilliwack. Tickets are $29.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Joseph the Magician - Tuesday, March 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m., City of Langley Library. Celebrate Spring Break with magic. Joseph the Magician has delighted audiences of all ages in the Lower Mainland for over 20 years. His fun-filled, high-energy, interactive magic show will have kids and parents laughing throughout. Join us for one hour of great family entertainment. Call 604-514-2855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Crescent in Langley to let library staff know you are coming. Photographing Birds in the Lower Mainland - Award-winning photographer John Gordon shares the secrets of photographing the diverse species of birds that live in the Lower Mainland. Learn where and when to go and what camera equipment is needed. Take up a new hobby or expand an old one, and enjoy the beauty of local birds in their natural habitat. Held at Muriel Arnason Library, Wednesday, March 20, 7-8 p.m. This adult program is free, but registration is required: visit library or call 604532-3590. Crafts Around the World - It’s Multicultural Month at the library… bring your imagination and create some crafts from around the world. All supplies are

provided. This drop-in program is suitable for children ages 5 and up at Muriel Arnason Library, Tuesday, March 26, 2-4 p.m. Call 604-532-3590. Book Sale - Saturday, March 16 to Saturday, March 20 at City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres. Visit the City of Langley Library’s semi-annual Book Sale for great deals on used books, puzzles, and DVDs. Mount Lehman Garden Club meeting on Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m. in the Mount Lehman Community hall, 6418 Mount Lehman Rd. The speaker this month is Chris Jennings who will speak and show slides on Shade Gardening. Info: Yvonne at 604856-0313. Teen Games Night - Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular and crazy cool games to the Walnut Grove Library on Monday, March 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come out during Spring Break and play Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne and Ultimate Werewolf. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided and there will be an MP3 player door prize. This program is for teens (ages 12 to 18) and registration is required as space is limited: visit the Library or call 604-882-0410. Spring Break Activities - March 16-24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., it’s all about spring survival at the Fort. See if you have what it takes to survive as a fur trader! Learn to start fire the traditional way with flint and steel at 11 a.m., once you’ve mastered fire starting participate in the “Fur Trader time trials” at 12:30 and test your skills carrying fur bales. At 2 p.m. hear the bang of musket fire echo through the fort, bake bannock over the open fire at 3 p.m. and then hone your finger weaving skills at 3:30 p.m. Throughout the day visit the blacksmith shop, identify wild animal tracks and complete your Xplorers activities book for a certificate and a prize. Enjoy lunch at the Full Barrel Café open from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Regular admission applies; free for annual pass holders. Easter Scavenger Hunt - March

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dates to note Tuesday, March 19 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Wednesday, March 20 | 7 - 9pm Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Thursday, March 21 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Friday, March 29 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 1 (Easter Monday). Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

langley events centre Coming Events BC Boys AAA High School Basketball Championship presented by TELUS March 12 - 16 Thu Mar 14 Games at: 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:15pm Fri Mar 15 Games at: 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm Semi-Final games at: 6:00pm, 8:00pm Sat Mar 16 Games at: 9:00am, 9:15am, 11:00am (two venues), 12:45pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm Third place game at: 6:00pm Championship game at: 8:00pm

Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Mon Mar 18 7:15pm vs. Surrey Eagles Playoffs – Round 1 – Game 3

Tue Mar 19 7:15pm vs. Surrey Eagles Playoffs – Round 1 – Game 4 (if necessary)

Public Skate Spring Fever Mon March 18 4:30pm proceeds to KidSport Langley presented by Save-On-Foods

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public notices Be Wild Animal Aware The Township of Langley is full of wildlife habitat, and residents share the area with animals including bears, cougars, and coyotes. While residents throughout Langley do not need to be continually on alert, there are a number of actions that can be taken to deter wild animals if they are spotted in your area. Parents are encouraged to educate their children on what to do if they encounter any of these animals, especially if they play by themselves in areas that wildlife frequent or have been seen in the past. To help people coexist with creatures that are simply trying to survive but can be dangerous if provoked, the following information is offered:

Bears: are coming out of three or four months of hibernation this time of year. They are extremely hungry, have lost weight, and are looking for a lot of food. They also have cubs, which the mothers will teach how to hunt and look for food. Baby bears learn from their mothers’ behavior and they are smart animals: don’t let them learn that food can easily be obtained from humans. If you encounter a bear, do not run. Act big and loud, and back away slowly to a safe place.

Cougars: can have kittens throughout the year, and family groups can

be seen at any time. Cougars and bobcats have been seen in Langley over the past couple of months. They survive on natural food sources found in the wild, primarily deer.

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

Coyotes: have the largest population of potentially dangerous wildlife in Langley and can be seen year round, even in residential areas. Pups are born in the spring and are trained to hunt and kill. Coyotes are bold and easily lose their natural fear of people. Never feed a coyote. If you encounter a coyote, scare it off by making loud noise or throwing something at it to make it afraid. Never ignore a coyote. If it continues to approach, do not run. Maintain eye contact, pick up small pets or children, and slowly move to an area of increased activity.

In Residential Areas: Reduce the smell of food by keeping barbecues clean. Keep pet food inside. WARNING Garbage is the biggest attraction Langley has a large for bears so keep it secure and inaccessible to wildlife. Do not deer population leave garbage cans out overnight: USE CAUTION keep them in the house, a locked ON ROADS garage, or secured outbuilding that cannot be broken into by large, smart bears. Put them out only on the morning of collection. If you are worried about odour, keep garbage in the freezer until collection day. Do not use bird feeders, as they attract bears and the birds do need seeds when other natural food sources are available. Be vigilant with small animals, especially cats, in areas where coyotes are around.

In Agricultural Areas: Protect your investment by keeping fences secure and free of damage that predators can use for access. Coyotes burrow, so ensure surrounding netting goes deep into the ground. Use electric fencing to deter bears from blueberries and beehives, and pick berries and fruit as they ripen. Be vigilant with livestock and keep them secure. Farm animals are usually killed at night, so bring them inside in the evening. It is an offence to attract wildlife into a residential neighbourhood. Those who do not take steps to deter bears and other wild creatures can face a fine of up to $575. To report poachers or polluters or if you have a problem with wildlife call: Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 1.877.952.7277

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Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains 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. 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. Brookswood/Fernridge/High Point: March 4 – April 12 North Willoughby (Yorkson) and Northwest Langley: March 4 – April 19 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: March 4 – April 26 Murrayville: April 12 – May 17 Willoughby: April 19 – May 31 Fort Langley, Forest Knolls and Milner: April 26 – May 24 Engineering Division 604.532.7300

public programs and events Grow Healthy Grow Smart Sustainable Garden Workshops Are you interested in learning simple ways to reduce or eliminate your use of cosmetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers? If so, look for the Township of Langley’s Grow Healthy, Grow Smart program information in all Township facilities, or register for the free workshop being offered: Date: Time: Location: Address:

Saturday March 16 1 - 4:30pm Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Ave, 4th floor

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Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Appointment – 2013 The Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (CTSAC) is appointed by Council to advise Council and staff on policies and procedures and to provide and support advocacy, community education, and outreach programs regarding transportation and community safety in the Township of Langley. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, provide input on important issues, and make a positive contribution to our diverse and growing community. The Township is presently seeking one volunteer for the Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2013. An application form is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/committee. Please complete the application form and attach a cover letter and a brief resume. Deadline:

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The BC Aquasonics National Stream Synchronized Swimming teams head to Calgary to compete at Synchro Canada’s National Qualifier Championships held at the Talisman Centre, March 20-24. This is the first year that Synchro Canada has held a National Qualifier event, replacing the former Eastern and Western Qualifier round. Over 700 athletes from across Canada will be competing, including several from the local area. “Our athletes have been training extremely hard since August preparing for this competition,” says BC Aquasonics head coach Susan Kemper, ChPC. “In this sport we train 15 to 25 hours a week at the high performance level. These ath-

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Director Brittany Bergevin Heads to Regina

“I hope I can make you all proud ” It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that I have sat at my last board meeting for the Otter Co-op this past week. However, the news is not all bad. I am currently preparing to depart to “The Pile of Bones” otherwise known as the city of Regina. I will be attending the RCMP training academy Depot, in hopes of graduating to become a police officer. It is going to be a difficult six months away from home, and it could potentially be longer, but I will perservere. I have enjoyed my time on the board as both a Junior Director and as an Elected Director. I hope that as the Junior Director I did that position justice, and I thank the board and the membership for giving me the chance to prove myself as an elected official. I know that I have gained much knowledge that I would not have been able to receive elsewhere. I have made countless friends in the

staff, board members, management, and others around the Cooperative system that I hope to maintain for a lifetime. Most importantly however, I have gained an appreciation for the Cooperative system as a way of doing business and life. One thing that I ask is that you continue to put faith in young people. Without being given that first chance, I know I would not be where I am today and I am grateful for that. The experience of being a director has given my life a quality that not many young people can attest to and I say thank you for that opportunity. I appreciate all that you have given me over the years and I hope that I will make you all proud. If I do end up somewhere other than the lower mainland, I hope that that town has a Co-op so that I can share my appreciation for the Co-operative values elsewhere.

Armstrong Feed Mill

A Great Addition to Otter Co-op Otter Co-op is pleased to announce that the purchase of Interior Dairysource Feed Mill is complete! As of March 7, 2013, Otter Co-op purchased the assets of Interior Dairysource in Armstrong, BC; and began operating as Otter at Armstrong on March 8th. This feed mill operation fits in well with Otter Co-op’s feed division, as feed is a major component of our business, selling in excess of $33 million dollars this past fiscal year. The mill at Armstrong in its current configuration has the capacity to produce approx 25,000 tonnes of feed per year. To put it into comparison, our feed mill operation in Aldergrove produces approx 65,000 tonnes of feed per year. Otter Feed Division currently sells to farm accounts and consumers in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. And Otter also has a significant feed business with dealers and resellers all over BC, as well as to some dealers into Alberta. The purchase of the Armstrong facility will help increase capacity, as well as improve delivery efficiencies and offer us the opportunity to purchase ingredients more competitively with the increase in volume and access to rail. This is a great addition to Otter Co-op, and will reap benefits to the Co-op and our members for years to come!

If Yes, Otter Co-op Board of Directors is looking for you! Sense of Community, Business Acumen in helping direct a $170 million operation. If you are interested in running for the Otter Co-op Board of Directors you must have your Director Qualification Declaration signed by Wednesday, May 15, 5:00 pm to be eligible to run for a position at the May 29, 2013 Annual Meeting. Applications are available at the Administration Office. If you have any questions please call Merilee @ the Administration Office 604 607 6923.

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Spring is fast approaching! One only needs to see the wonderful display of garden seeds, seed potatoes, patio furniture and barbeques to get the feeling. This also means that summer will come quickly. As our General Manager alludes to in his Dorothy Anderson message, Otter Co-op has had another Board President great year, and we just keep growing and growing. March 2, 2013, marked our year-end with sales of just over $167 Million. As our Co-op is a member/owner of Federated Co-operatives Ltd., we are now in the #8 position of the 234 Co-ops, mostly in Western Canada, under the Cooperative Retailing System umbrella. We are very fortunate that Otter Co-op is very diversified as we have many different business units, such as Food, Hardware, Family Fashions, Pharmacy, Feed, and Petroleum, which includes our 5 Gas Bars and Bulk Petroleum. As well, our management team is always on the lookout for new opportunities that might work within our Co-op System. You, our members, can let us know if you think of anything we are missing. That is how our Pharmacy within the Retail Centre came into being. Just recently, five of our Directors had the opportunity to attend the Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Annual General Meeting held in Saskatoon. Senior Leadership Team Vice-Presidents updated us on the various departments that made up their $8.8 billion of sales in their last fiscal year. Of this amount, $527 million will be allocated to the 234 member Co-ops as patronage refunds on their 2012 purchases from FCL. This then makes up a portion of the Patronage Dividends that we pay out to you, our members, every September. As is always the case, FCL keeps the whole Co-op Retailing System updated and in turn emphasizing our “YOU’RE AT HOME HERE” tagline. Training of our staff (and Directors) is constantly happening at Otter Co-op. This is where our Co-op brand characteristics come in: FRIENDLY, TRUSTING, CARING, HONEST, PROUD, SUCCESSFUL, AUTHENTIC, and KNOWLEDGEABLE … coming straight from the book and we mean it. Enjoy the coming months and remember “YOU’RE AT HOME HERE”. We are the hosts, you are the guests. We look forward to seeing you at the Co-op.

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Do You Know Someone Currently in Grade 11? OTTER CO-OP STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM

Otter Co-op is seeking applicants to participate in our Student Representative Program. We are looking for a student that is interested in learning how a large business operates, the co-operative movement and community involvement. The objective of this program is to expose a high school student going into grade twelve, to a large co-operative organization by participating as an observer of the Board of Directors. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain experience in business planning, administration and decision making. This is a one year term running from May 2013 to May 2014. The Student Representative will be expected to attend at least one meeting per month and be willing to participate in public functions as required. The Student Representative will be encouraged to participate fully in discussion but will not have voting privileges on Board decisions. The Otter Co-op Board of Directors follows a strict code of Ethics and our Student Representative would be expected to adhere to the same standards.The Student Representative must have parental or guardian permission to participate in this program. All short-listed applicants will be interviewed. Deadline for applications is April 30th 2013.

Kid’s Club Easter Party!

If you are not yet a Kids’ Club Member (not yet 12 years old) Join today. Bring a friend and come to the Kids’ Club Easter Party March 29 from 10:00 – 2:00. Lots of fun for all ages. Party includes face painters, balloon artists, bouncy castles, cup cake decorating, games and so much more!All Otter Co-op Kids’ Club activities are free. We hope to see you at the Co-op on Good Friday, March 29.

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(A division of Langley Meals on Wheels)

Tracy Grant

Heather Olson

A Grand Way to Complete our 90th Year!

NYGARD CONTEST WINNERS

Otter Co-op Family Fashions Department recently held a contest sponsored by Nygard. To enter you either purchased or tried on a Nygard product or entered on line. There were three prizes, two were gift vouchers for $350 and one of $300 worth of Nygard products.

General Manager’s Message

Pictured here is Family Fashions Manager Jen Quiring with two of the winners ( L to R) Margaret Heringer $350 winner and Sharon Winfield $300 Nygard Voucher winner.

90TH ANNIVERSARY WIN A TRIP CONTEST DECEMBER WINNERS Pictured here the Final Trip Winner for the 90th Anniversary Contest of a Trip for 4 to Disneyland is Bonnie Lockhart (pictured here with her family) and Produce Manager Brian Macklin presenting certificate. There was also one draw for the Otter Co-op Staff for a trip for 4 to Disneyland and the winner was Carllei Kuypers (pictured here with General Manager Jack Nicholson). Other trip winners published earlier were Susan Meier winner of a trip to Las Vegas, David Meaney a trip to Mexico, and Brian Rogers a trip for two on a Cruise.

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Congratulations to you all!

William (Bill) Kauss Derek Hammer Patricia Haddow Vafa Alizadeh Sian Russell Cassandra Marno Elaine Mathieson Charlie Macklin Amy Chiang Cheryle Thomas

Bonnie Lockhart and family

Carllei Kuypers staff Winner

Congratulations to all our Winners!

March 2, 2013 marked the end of our fiscal year here at Otter Co-op, and what a grand way to end our 90th Year Anniversary! With strong community support from our members and shoppers, Otter achieved a new record for sales this past year, ending at $167,116,529; Jack Nicholson which is a 7.9% increase over the previous General Manager record set last year of $154,919,309. Fantastic results made possible by our dedicated team of directors and staff at Otter, as well as you, our loyal shoppers. I am very proud of our team and these results, especially given the past year of increased local competition, and competing with additional cross border shopping challenges. March 2013 also marks the expansion of Otter Co-op’s successful Feed Division, as we complete the purchase of a feed mill operation in Armstrong, British Columbia. As of March 7th, the Interior Dairysource Feed Mill is now part of the Otter Co-op Feed operation, and fits in well with our position as a provincial feed company. Otter Co-op currently enjoys sales of our products to well in excess of 150 feed dealers throughout British Columbia, and there were many synergies between our two mills that made this a great marketing, sales and bottom line addition to our company. We are excited that this operation will bring bottom line savings to the feed operation immediately, as well as operational savings through improved purchasing opportunities on commodities that we currently use in our Aldergrove operation. Other expansion projects currently in the works include our planned gas bar and convenience store on Highway 11 between Abbotsford and Mission; and a new cardlock, bulk plant, gas bar and convenience store in Chilliwack on Lickman Road. We continue to work through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for our project on Highway 11, and are planning to break ground on our Chilliwack site later this year. These projects both fit in well with our plan for continued growth and success of our organization, adding additional sales and profits into the Coop. Your board and management and staff continue on a track record of fiscal responsibility balanced with sound marketing objectives, to ensure that we have continuous development and growth of our employees and the Co-op. I love that someone said Otter Co-op is rooted in history, is relevant and revered today, and positioned for tomorrow. It’s great to see what we’ve achieved this past year, and we are excited and looking forward to another record breaking year in the twelve months ahead of us. Our Annual Meeting is set for May 29th, be sure and mark your calendar to come out and hear the results achieved in each division this past year, as well as the exciting plans for the future. See you at the Co-op!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

Glen Mountain Produce/Convenience Store We not only carry fresh fruit and vegetables, coffee, dairy and groceries we now have Otter Co-op fresh baked Bakery items, fresh Meat, Poultry, Deli Meat and Cheese selections as well as Organic and Gluten Free Products. Make it your One Stop Convenience Store. A Small Store with a Big Cart!

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Kid’s Club Easter Party!

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Otter Co-opService Awards 2013 Twenty Years

Forty Years

Judy Legare

Alfred Smith

David Peckham

Ten Years

ARE YOU 55+

NEXT GET TOGETHER IS MARCH 25

Come & join us for lunch!

Marcel Kernel

Karen Ryan Cameron Bedard Katherine Rezanson Kelly Reid Kim Thirsk Debbie Rietveld Alex Chiang Joshua Kaszonyi Trevor Turner Wendy Myles

(A division of Langley Meals on Wheels)

Tracy Grant

Heather Olson

A Grand Way to Complete our 90th Year!

NYGARD CONTEST WINNERS

General Manager’s Message

Pictured here is Family Fashions Manager Jen Quiring with two of the winners ( L to R) Margaret Heringer $350 winner and Sharon Winfield $300 Nygard Voucher winner.

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Wanda McBlain

Five Years

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Congratulations to you all!

William (Bill) Kauss Derek Hammer Patricia Haddow Vafa Alizadeh Sian Russell Cassandra Marno Elaine Mathieson Charlie Macklin Amy Chiang Cheryle Thomas

Bonnie Lockhart and family

Carllei Kuypers staff Winner

Congratulations to all our Winners!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

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“Co-op On The Label Equals Quality On The Table”

Otter Co-op is excited about the launch of our new Co-op Centsibles brand. Centsibles offers extreme value on basic, everyday essentials available in sizes and prices that are family friendly. You can find Centsibles products located throughout the grocery and meat department. Co-op Gold also has gone through a re-launch and has a great new look with the same great taste. Offering a range of products carefully selected to deliver exceptional quality and value every day. Products carrying the Co-op Gold label include grocery items, frozen meat, processed meat, pre-packaged deli items, bakery goods and produce. Coop Gold also offers organic products guaranteed to deliver the same quality and value, while helping you be good to yourself and the world around you. Let us provide you with the opportunity to live a healthier and more natural lifestyle with Co-op Gold Organic Products!

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Saskatoon Saskatchewan March 1-4/2013 Susan Dodd Otter Co-Op Director

As a new director I was able to attend this meeting as a delegate for Otter Co-op. I learnt that no matter the size of the Co-op, challenges of the future will affect us all. Technology is an area that is growing at lightning speed, and Federated Co-op is making great strides to insure that every Co-op will embrace these changes. It was amazing to meet other delegates from all over western Canada who had similar concerns to us here at Otter. The big box stores are everywhere and we need to evolve, but not forget our roots. The co-op brand and the re-branding of some of our products, with commitment to quality, will create value for our members and community. On Sunday evening we had the opportunity to hear keynote speaker Mark Tewksbury (former Canadian

Olympic swimmer) talk about how business is similar to sports. He spoke about envisioning success, working towards that goal and having the commitment to become a winner, no matter where you are on the team. The bar is constantly being raised and by using the power of example we can inspire excellence in others. Taking control of our destiny by investing in our future with marketing strategies and training of the next generation, Co-op's can continue on the path of growth, and retain the values that are important to us all. “At Co-op you're at home here” Respectfully submitted, Susan Dodd OTTER CO-OP DIRECTOR

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2 Day Scratch & Save Sale – Family Fashions/Hardware • Friday & Saturday March 29 to 30 Customer Appreciation Day • Saturday, April 13 – Discounts, Door Prizes – Watch for Details Pharmacy Diabetic Footcare Clinic • Friday, April 19 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Poppy Golf Course 3 Day Scratch & Save Sale – Family Fashions/Hardware • Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 25, 26 & 27 2 Day Car Show • Saturday & Sunday, April 27 – 28 (First Annual Otter Co-op/C.F.V Vintage Car Club Car Show) Scholarship Application Deadline • Tuesday, April 30 – 6:00 pm Student Representative Application Deadline • Tuesday, April 30 – 6:00 pm Director Qualification Declaration Application Deadline • Wednesday, May 15 – 6:00 pm Annual Meeting • Wednesday, May 29 – 7:00 pm D.W. Poppy Secondary

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(604) 856 0030 Ladner Gas Bar 6420 Ladner Trunk Rd Ladner, BC (604) 940-1322 Gas Bar Hours: Mon-Fri 5am-11pm Sat/Sun/Stat Hols 6am-11pm Gloucester Gas Bar With a Tim Hortons 26474 56th Ave, Aldergrove, B.C. (604) 856 6676 Hours: 5am-11pm 7 Days/ Week incl Stat Holidays Fraser Heights Gas Bar 16788 104 Ave. Surrey, BC

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Putting art on ‘the map’ Aldergrove Star

Organizers are seeking artists to join the fifth annual Langley Art Studio Tour. During the last two weekends in September, visitors will follow a printed guide map to art studios and other related stops of interest all over the community. It’s a great way to showcase local art, be it paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewellery, glass, fabric or other media — as long is it’s your own original work. The event is well advertised and visitors come from far and wide. If you don’t have a studio, apply anyway. Many artists are willing to share their studio space, plus there are several “stops of interest” where artists can display their work. Applications from artists who live outside Langley are encouraged and will be accepted as space permits. Fee is $100 per studio (solo artist) or $50 per artist (sharing). Apply by June 15. For information and registration forms visit: www. langleyartstudiotour.ca

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Will Aldergrove ever see goodconversation public transit? started Let’s get the A Community Conversation with B.C. NDP Transportation Critic Harry Bains Saturday, March 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Prest Hall, corner of 248th and Fraser Highway Will Aldergrove ever see Will Aldergrove ever see Parking is free and the 502 bus stops (infrequently!) nearby good public transit?

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with B.C. ANDP Transportation Critic Harry Bains Community Conversation Saturday, March 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Arts Matter and Artists Count with B.C. NDP Transportation Critic Harry Bains Phelp Hall, corner of 248th and Fraser Highway Saturday, March 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Conversation and Social Parking is free and the 502 bus stops nearby Prest of 248th and(infrequently!) Fraser Highway with B.C.Hall, NDPcorner Arts Critic Spencer Chandra Herbert Parking is free Friday, and theMarch 502 bus stops nearby 22, 7 to(infrequently!) 9 p.m. Arts Matter and Artists Count For more information, call 778-255-0767 Conversation and Social with B.C. NDP Arts Critic Spencer Chandra Herbert Arts Matter and Artists Count Friday, March 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Has For themore Agricultural Conversation Social Reserve information,and callLand 778-255-0767 with B.C.outlived NDP Arts Critic Spencer Chandra Herbert its usefulness? Friday, March 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Has the Agricultural Land Reserve A Community Conversation For more information, call 778-255-0767 outlived its usefulness? with Harold Steves (an architect of the ALR) and A Community Kent Mullinix, Institute forConversation Sustainable Horticulture, with Harold Steves (an architect of the ALR) and Kwantlen Polytechnic University Has the Agricultural Land Reserve Kent Mullinix, Institute for Sustainable Horticulture, Thursday, March 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Kwantlen Polytechnic University Kwantlen outlived Polytechnic its University, usefulness? Room 1030 Thursday, 28,Bypass 7 to 9 p.m. 20901March Langley A Community Conversation Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Room 1030 with Harold Steves (an architect of the ALR) and 20901 Langley Bypass For more information, Kent Mullinix, Institute for Sustainable Horticulture, call 778-255-0767 or visit shanedyson.bcndp.ca Kwantlen Polytechnic University For more information, Thursday, March 28, 7 to 9 p.m. call 778-255-0767 or visit shanedyson.bcndp.ca Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Room 1030 20901 Langley Bypass Shane Dyson, NDP candidate for Fort Langley-Aldergrove, is hosting these events to encourage a dialogue about For Valley. more information, important issues in the Fraser Everyone is welcome, call 778-255-0767 visit shanedyson.bcndp.ca regardless of political affiliation.or This is your chance to be heard in the runup to the May 14 B.C. election.

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Gonzales makes it 3-1 for Kodiaks in semis By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Aldergrove Kodiaks’ mighty defenceman Stefan Gonzales has been an outstanding asset for the junior hockey team all season but he’s also contributing more than his share to the playoffs run. On Sunday night (March 10) Gonzales netted the game four winning goal over the Abbotsford Pilots in double-overtime to put the Kodiaks up 3-1 in the semifinals. Assisted by Ryan Veillet and Kenny Prato, Gonzales fired the puck low and it zipped past keeper Aaron Oakley to end the game 4-3 at 3:33 in the second overtime. It followed Friday’s doubleovertime win in which Kodiak Brandon Dolby scored the winner at 7:58 in the second overtime, to end the game at 5-4. The Pilots had opened the series

with an 8-1 bruising of the Kodiaks, the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s March 5, however, the Kodiaks year-end awards last week. He evened it up with a 4-2 win the next scored 13 goals and added 30 night. assists in 44 games with the The Pilots now face the daunt- Aldergrove Kodiaks, finishing the ing challenge of havseason as the highesting to win all three of scoring blue-liner in the the potential remaining league. games in the series, while In addition, Kodiaks the Kodiaks just need one coach Ron Johnson was more win. named PJHL Coach of Gonzales earned the the Year, while Pilots well-deserved game first goalie Aaron Oakley was star on Sunday, while named Most Valuable keeper Mark Menicucci Player. Recipients of indireceived third star. vidual awards are selected Gonzales also earned Stefan Gonzales by the member clubs and third star for his producofficers, based on their tion on Friday night, which includ- performance during regular season ed a first period power play goal play. and an assist on the third period’s Game three was even with tying goal. 43 shots on goal apiece, and the Gonzales, of Surrey, was also Kodiaks scored on three of seven SEE: Page 20 named the Best Defenceman in

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Aldergrove Bruins are hosting teams from around the world at the International Friendship Hockey Tournament, March 14-24 at Aldergrove Arena.

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Today, Aldergrove welcomes 10 teams from around the world. The 2013 Peewee International Friendship Ice Hockey Tournament is officially here. After 16 months of preparation and planning, teams from Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada have arrived. The International tournament will run until the 24th of March and will feature teams made up of boys and girls aged 12-14 years old. The tournament’s history is a long one with it getting a piece of its start right here in Aldergrove. In 1986 Aldergrove Minor Hockey hosted an Atom B Invitational Tournament. One of the teams that participated was the Hachinohe White Bear from Hachinohe, Japan. Mr. Tadakiyko

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Kaneiri was there. In 1989 the citizens of the Japanese city of Hachinohe on the island of Honshu, celebrated their city’s 60th Anniversary. A local business leader by the name of Mr. Tadakiyko Kaneiri and his brother Kiyotaka had a dream to mark the occasion by hosting an International Peewee Ice Hockey Tournament for 12 and 13 year old children. They believed that bringing youth together from all over the world in an atmosphere where the emphasis was placed on fair play, sportsmanship, mutual respect and cultural exchange would develop greater tolerance and understanding and forge lifelong friendships. Their dream became a reality when the first Friendship Hockey Tournament was hosted in 1989 in Hachinohe. All of the players par-

ticipating in the tournament were assigned home stay or host families for the duration of their stay in Japan. The tradition of the host families has continued in each tournament. The Friendship Tournament is not a business or profit driven event but rather a vehicle for young ice hockey players, both boys and girls, from different countries to play against each other in the spirit of friendship and fair play while experiencing the culture of the host country. Mutual respect and understanding are two of the principal aspects of this tournament that participants learn which in turn serves them well for the rest of their lives, both on and off the ice. At the conclusion of the first tournament, St. Paul, Minnesota offered to host the second tourna-

ment in 1991 and thus the biennial Friendship Tournament was born. When the next venue is decided upon, the tournament flag (which will be hanging proudly in the Aldergrove Arena starting this Saturday) is passed to the next host country. Since the tournament’s inception it has be held in Cranbrook, BC - Christchurch, New Zealand - Aldergrove, B.C. – Canberra, Australia – Tomakomai, Japan – Hachinohe, Japan - Johnson/Como USA and most recently in Hudson, Wisconsin, USA. Aldergrove has attended every tournament and represented Canada with great pride. The tournament prides itself on the fact that there are no losers. All participants “win” by being part of the tournament. Teams participating are not national “rep” teams but

rather teams consisting of players who may not normally be selected to play against international teams or visit and compete in an international event. The players are ones who play ice hockey for the local community or town, not just to win but for the enjoyment of participating and doing what kids do best…have fun and create friendships. Please help us welcome the world over the next 12 days here in Aldergrove. Let’s show our guests good hospitality, good sportsmanship and most of all good Friendship. Opening Ceremonies for the tournament take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the Aldergrove Arena with all games wrapping up on Sunday, March 24. For more details check out: www.peeweefriendshiphockey.com

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Rugby Boys on the Ball HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Above, Aldergrove’s Jason Robertson emerges with the ball in grade 8 boys’ rugby action between Betty Gilbert Middle School and Abbotsford’s W.A. Fraser School. At right, Aldergrove’s Dawson Ivison runs with the ball.

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Race the Ridge presented by Local Ride Bike Shop will draw top cyclists from across the province to Maple Ridge’s only stage race on April 27-28. It will feature a brand new course for its individual time trial. Riders will have the opportunity to test themselves on the route on April 6 in Pitt Meadows, before the main event on April 27. “We wanted to give racers a chance to check out the new time trial course in a race situation as a kind of sneak peek for Race the Ridge,” said race organizer Barry Lyster. “The Pitt-Polder time trial will offer unique challenges. There are some sections of very rough pavement and icy, strong headwinds off of Pitt Lake are very likely.” The April 6 time trial

will come the day before another of Lyster’s competitive cycling events, Barry’s Roubaix, a multilap road race using the roads and dykes of Pitt Meadows. More information about the April 6 Pitt-Polder time trial will be announced soon. “Those riders who choose to race the time trial the day before Barry’s Roubaix are truly hardcore,” said Lyster. “It will be a great tune-up for Race the Ridge.” Racers are encouraged to register for Race the Ridge, as a discounted early registration rate is available until February 28. Race and registration information can be found online at www.localride. ca > Our Races > Race the Ridge. For details about Barry’s Roubaix, visit www.localride.ca > Our Races > Barry’s Roubaix.

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power plays while the Pilots scored on two of five. Brandon Dolby was the game’s first star for the game clinching goal. Scorers for Aldergrove were Gonzales (assists Daniel Higgs and Stephen Ryan) in the first, Kenny Prato (assists Ryan Simpson and Adam Callegari) in the second, Ryan Simpson (assists Prato and Schwarz) and Stephen Ryan (assist Gonzales) in the third, and Brandon Dolby (assists Callegari and Prato) in overtime. The Pilots outshot the Kodiaks 46-39 on Sunday’s game four and scored on three of six power plays while the Kodiaks scored on one of six. Scorers for Aldergrove were Kodi Schwarz (assists from Prato and Adam Callegari) in the first, Ryan Ziadie (assists from Spencer McHaffie and Prato) in the second, Spencer McHaffie (unassisted) in the third, and Gonzales (assists Veillet and Prato) for the overtime goal. The Aldergrove Kodiaks redeemed themselves on home ice Wednesday, March 6 by defeating the Abbotsford Pilots 4-2. The win followed an embarrassing 8-1 blowout the night before at the Pilots’ home ice, and puts the two teams at one apiece in the Pacific Junior Hockey League semi-finals. The Kodiaks opened the scoring in

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the first period at 16:05 when captain Daniel Higgs hit the back of the Pilots’ net, assisted by MacLean Hewitt and Stephen Ryan. Up 1-0 at the start of the second, the Kodiaks got another just 28 seconds in when Hewitt scored, assisted by Stephen Ryan and Cole Gastel. The Pilots got their first goal at 9:28, then Kodiak Adam Callegari got away to score shorthanded and unassisted at 18:39. The Pilots closed the period with a power play goal 11 seconds later, but it was to be their last of the night. In the dying minute of the third period Callegari scored yet another shorthanded and unassisted goal on an empty net to end the game at 4-2. The teams were even on power plays with six each that night, and the Kodiaks outshot the Pilots 37-31. Game stars were Callegari for first, Ryan for second and Higgs for third. The opening game had started out fairly even with the Pilots up 2-1 at the start of the third. Then the Pilots exploded for six more goals. Ryan Veillet scored the Kodiaks’ lone goal. Game five was on Tuesday, March 12, at MSA Arena and game six (if needed) was on Wednesday, March 13, at Aldergrove Arena, and game seven will be Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. at MSA Arena (see website www.aldergrovestar. com for updates).

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Aldergrove’s Johnny Rees takes a shot at Chilliwack’s goal in peewee hockey, Sunday, March 10 at Aldergrove Arena. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.

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Twisters athletes brought home 41 medals and lots of ribbons at the Langley Invitational, held March 8-10. Five members of the levels 2-3 women’s team qualified for the Provincial Championships in Prince George, held from April 5-7. These five members are: Katrina PennerLoat and Lexi Gaspar of Mission, Kimberly Vandermeulen and Kate-

lyn Cotterell from Abbotsford, and Paula Melger-Ida from Aldergrove. From Langley/Aldergrove Kyle Machibroda-Ames (National Open): gold all-around, floor, vault, high bar; silver on pommel horse and parallel bars, bronze on rings; and Paula Melger-Ida (Provincial 2 Tyro): bronze all-around. Paula Melger-Ida also achieved gold on floor, bronze on beam and

all-around at the Flip City event, Feb. 22-24 and Surrey, March 1-3. Four athletes from the women’s competitive team earned a place to represent Team BC at the Western Canadian Championships which are taking place from May 3-5 in Winnipeg. These athletes are Andry Friesen and Emily Moorthy from Abbotsford and Ashlynn and Tamara Skulstad from Mission.

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OBITUARIES Anderson, Clifford W June 13, 1923 March 6, 2013.

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Sandra was born and raised in Langley, BC, where she was active as a member and then leader in 4-H and scouting. A special thanks to her many friends at Peace Arch Hospital. You made this past year much easier for her. No service - a memorial gathering will be planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Waterfowl Society.

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

287

HANDYMAN CONSTRUCTION 20+ yrs exp. Concrete, landscaping sheds, elec. $14/hr. (604)355-4192

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MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $45/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

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MOVING & STORAGE

338

PETS

PLUMBING

477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

700

TRANSPORTATION

RENT TO OWN

810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-537-4140

Eastcan RooďŹ ng & Siding SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

â&#x20AC;˘New Roofs â&#x20AC;˘Re-Roofs â&#x20AC;˘Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

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REAL ESTATE

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

603

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665

IS YOUR ROOF DIRTY? SAVE IT! *Moss Removal *Re-Roof *Repair *Clean.WCB/Liability.604-787-6441 www.ecogreenroofcleaning.ca

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TREE SERVICES

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Shih Tzu/poodle x pup, 8 wks, 1st shots, family raised, M/F, mixed colours. $495. (604)858-9770

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TREE & STUMP

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

548

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 â&#x20AC;˘ Twins â&#x20AC;˘ Fulls â&#x20AC;˘ Queens â&#x20AC;˘ Kings 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

PETS 338

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ACREAGE

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

6 bdrm Family Home- $436,700. 34129 King Road, Abbotsford OPEN HOUSE Mar. 16, 1pm-4pm

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We Will Buy Your House, Quick Cash & Private! Mortgage Too High & House Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Sell? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Make Payments? We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

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706

APARTMENT/CONDO

$625/MONTH, 1 bdrm apartment in Aldergrove, Avail Apr 1, N/P N/S. 604-532-9905 or 604-341-9674. ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926

736

HOMES FOR RENT

456

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

741

ALDERGROVE, Downtown. Newly reno office space. Approx 600 sqft. Call for details, David,604-328-4461

750

Aldergrove lge 1 bdrm $700 incl gas hydro sh ldry. Gas f/p. np/ns, no partiers. $250dd. 604-856-9642

751

SUITES, UPPER

Factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, windshield, sissy bar, leather bags. 27,000km, one old guy owner, $7450 obo (604)817-1945

TRANSPORTATION 810

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL MARINE

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912

556

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

END UNIT!

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ DIFFICULTY SELLING ? â&#x20AC;˘ DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

229,000

Desirable End Unit in 45+ Complex. 3 bed/3 bath. Shows extremely well. Single Car Garage and fenced yard. Walking distance to shops and transit.

Anne Stromsten

604-308-7365

www.annestromsten.com

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2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER

ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm. suite, April 1. 4 appl. f/p, N/S N/P. $1200 incl utils. 604-607-0647, 604-856-5106

PETS

LARGE H.O. SCALE TRAINS, c/w Peco switchs, track, 130 pieces of rolling stock, engine, buildings etc. Call: (604)856-7207

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MOTORCYCLES

SUITES, LOWER

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697

599,900

830

Abbotsford/Aldergrove 3 Bdrm 2 bth bsmt ste. Sep drive/own fncd yrd on acreage. Mins to Alder/Abby. $1000 Mar 15th. N/P, N/S (604)825-1563

FEED & HAY

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

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

OFFICE/RETAIL

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.

NEW LISTING!

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

BOATS

15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Welded aluminum boat, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? wide, 44 inches deep v-hull with stand up fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top, sst steering lights horn bilge pump. Boats are new. Trailers available. $6750. Chilliwack 250-244-1704 quintrex@telus.net

MIXED SPECIES HOG FUEL 1â&#x20AC;? minus mixed berry mulch, Red Cedar coarse hog fuel Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500

477

â&#x20AC;˘ Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal

ALDERGROVE. 4 bdrm 2 storey home on quiet CDS. N/S. N/P. $1800/mo + utils. Avail. immed. 604-818-0233.

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

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23150 FRASER HIGHWAY

3/4 ACRE LOT OUT OF ALR Possibilities here to look at on this busy Fraser Hwy location sewer available home needs work or rezone or home based business anyone. Check this one out. Call

#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

Dan Flokstra $214,000

TWIN FIRS

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

2825 - 256TH STREET

SOLD

Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

$620,000

3373 - 273RD STREET

ALDERGROVE CUSTOM

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$2,000,000

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Have it all this time you move want a home with everything in it and then some? This is the one, as you will never build this home for this price today it is better than new. It has everything and then some 9 foot ceilings hardwood floors 4 bathrooms a fantastic master suite and huge walk in closet with ensuite that you can only dream of. 4 bedrooms up stairs and open great room concept, granite throughout the home crown mouldings and so much more and the quality is to be unsurpassed so take a look in pride of ownership here and make this a must see. P.S you will love the media room, all high end everything and all for sale for you today at below cost.

SOUTH LANGLEY PRIVACY

WANTED

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Call

37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS

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LISTINGS

$879,900

1395 - 242ND STREET

Dan Flokstra

27053 - 27 AVENUE

604-857-1100

$489,900

Very well kept and mostly updated 1400 sq ft on the main floor with a finished bsmt on a private 5 fully fenced acres located on a no through street. Also has huge shop for the car enthusiast and Circular driveway for the trucker in the family, home has new well, newer septic, newer roof new bathrooms new interior doors you get the picture, close to everything

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#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

$200,000

WALK YOUR KIDS TO SCHOOL

CEDAR PARK TOWNHOME

Check out this centrally located home with 2 bedroom suite and large upstairs with family room and 3 bathrooms for the main floor suite as well,jetted tub hot water heat large back yard , oak kitchen take a look and make your offer.

Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

3175-268 STREET $ 429,900 1/4 ACRE LOT

Close to everything large lot, room for a shop, mortgage helper already in 4 bedrooms for main floor and two more downstairs. Lots of parking and room to move around both in the yard and house so have look here. New furnace and hot water tank newer roof.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE

$217,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT

Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.

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Dan Flokstra

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