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Oskar Markin, seven, and other students enthusiastically took part in a Tuesday evening class at the Langley Kyokushin Karate dojo at the Douglas Recreation Centre.

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Langley Township is facing more trouble with Metro Vancouver, as it heads to mediation over regional growth plans.

The Township’s Regional Context Statement was rejected by the Metro Vancouver board in mid-November.

The vote was the latest part of a lengthy dispute between Metro Vancouver and the Township over who has ultimate authority over planning and development rules.

Township Mayor Jack Froese and Township Councillor Bob Long were the only two Metro

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board members to vote against the recommendation to reject the Township’s statement.

The context statement is a proposed guideline for how the Township intends to develop under the regional plan for Metro.

Froese said there were 22 cited issues with the Township’s plan, some substantial, others rather minor.

The rejection came despite substantial discussion between Metro and Township staff, Froese said.

“It just means more work needs to be done,” said Froese.

However, the next measure, if no agreement can be found, could be a mediation or dispute resolution process.

Both sides would be expected to split the costs of any mediation, said Froese.

“We’re quite happy to go that route,” said the mayor.

He said the two sides still aren’t

seeing eye to eye. a rural area of Langley, between “Metro Vancouver, they look Milner and Fort Langley, for more at it through their lens, and we than 50 years. The Township look at it through our lens,” said has proposed creating a special Froese. district around the existing uniMuch of the recent argument versity campus, on both sides of between Metro Glover Road, to and Township has allow some future “They look at it through arisen because development and their lens, and we look campus expanMetro is trying to limit the developat it through our lens.” sion. ment of agriculIncluded in that Mayor Jack Froese tural land. plan was a conEarlier this year, tentious rezoning the board also refused to allow for a housing development not the Township to designate four affiliated with the school. hectares in Murrayville for urban The TWU issues were so condevelopment, saying it would set tentious that Metro is taking the a dangerous precedent for other Township to court. A hearing is municipalities. expected in mid-January over the One of the major bones of issue. contention remains the proposed Burnaby and Pitt Meadows had University District around Trinity their Regional Context Statements Western University, Froese noted. approved at the same meeting TWU is a private Christian uniat which the Township’s was versity that has been operating in rejected.

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The late Frances MacQueen inspired her daughter Sarah to launch a petition campaign for justice in El Salvador.

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Mom’s activism carried on A social justice effort has been launched in memory of a longtime Langley activist.

by Matthew Claxton

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The daughter of longtime Langley resident and human rights activist Frances MacQueen has launched a petition in honour of her mother’s memory.

Sarah Neff created the petition, dubbed Justice for the Citizens of El Salvador, with the aim of bringing attention to the crimes committed during the Salvadoran Civil War, which raged from 1980 to 1992.

“We all have to do our little piece, and this is something that I can do,” Neff said.

About 70,000 people were killed during the civil war, between the left-wing FMLN and the military-controlled government. The government forces were notorious for using death squads and assassinating Catholic clergy, peace activists, union

leaders, and anyone else seen as sympathetic to the rebels.

Frances MacQueen was familiar with the history of El Salvador, as she had long been a presence in the Lower Mainland’s human rights activist community.

MacQueen, originally from England, emigrated to Canada and settled in the Lower Mainland in the 1970s. She served as the chair of Amnesty International B.C., and was a founder and executive director of the Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST) for 20 years.

She took people into her home as well, when they didn’t have anywhere to stay.

“We always had refugees staying in the house,” said Neff.

She survived lung cancer in 2007, and didn’t let it slow her down for long.

At the time of her death, she was in El Salvador working for redress for the victims of torture and violence during the civil war.

She died of natural causes on Nov. 24, 2011, at the age of 64.

Neff is now using the petition

to continue her mother’s last task, with her attempt to overturn the amnesty law that protects former torturers and death squad members from prosecution.

After 13 years of war, the amnesty law was passed to help end the violence. But Neff believes the law is shielding the perpetrators of crimes against humanity, and that exposing the truth can bring healing to El Salvador.

The petition is aimed at the Supreme Court of El Salvador.

Neff grew up inspired by her mother’s values, which touched many people, she said.

Some of the people Frances MacQueen helped would go on to found their own organizations or causes, including a woman who started an organization for Africans with HIV. Campaigns like this one start small, but they can grow when people get involved, Neff said.

The online petition can be found at http://bit.ly/1cbq7Hg. The petition is hosted by www. avaaz.org.

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Firefighters may never know the exact cause of a blaze that killed an elderly woman and destroyed a Langley home, but they have narrowed things down.

The fire began in the residence of the elderly woman who died in the Nov. 28 blaze.

Assistant Township fire chief Pat Walker said investigators are also certain that it was not arson.

“It remains undetermined,” Walker said.

Firefighters have a number of possible causes.

There was a space heater in the area, which could have ignited the blaze.

The fourplex unit also had a large number of electrical multi-plugs and power bars, including one into which the heater was plugged.

Those can spark electrical fires.

Finally, there were reports that the victim smoked, and a discarded or dropped cigarette could be a possibility.

The fire was intense, making the task of determining the truth more difficult.

“A lot of the evidence gets burned up in the process,” said Walker.

The fourplex, an older building in the 23800 block of Old Yale Road, suffered severe damage from the fire. Township officials and restoration groups are now looking at whether it can be repaired, or if it would be less costly to tear it down and build a new structure.

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Langley Hospice offers help for those who are blue this season.

by Heather Colpitts

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The Langley Hospice Society has ways to help people experiencing grief during the Christmas holidays.

Until Dec. 14, the society has its Celebrate a Life display set up at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. People can stop by and honour the memory of a loved one or even a beloved pet.

People write the name

of the loved one on a memorial ornament which is placed on a holiday tree.

Or visitors can make a special dedication in the memorial book.

Hospice volunteers are on hand to help with the memorials or provide information about the society’s programs and services.

For those experiencing difficulty during the holidays, the society offers the Journey Through the Holidays Memorial Event on Dec. 12.

This free event starts at 7 p.m. and features singers from the Langley Fine Arts School, a memorial slide-

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A local soccer association is doing its part to help the less fortunate this Christmas.

Members of the Langley United Soccer Association are hoping to score big with their annual food and toy drive.

The Saturday, Dec. 7, event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Willoughby Community Park, next to the Langley Events Centre.

The public is urged to bring a new unwrapped toy or donation of nonperishable food items to the Willoughby turf fields and help make this event a success.

Last year LUSA filled a van with food and toys and the goal this year is to fill two vans.

All donations go to the Langley Christmas Bureau and Langley Food Bank.

show, and refreshments.

Guests are asked to RVSP by Dec. 6 by calling 604-530-1115 or emailing info@langleyhospice. com. That’s also the cutoff date for anyone wanting to provide a photo of a loved one for inclusion in the memorial slideshow. Email them to info@langleyhospice.com with the subject line Journey Through the Holidays or drop them off at the hospice’s Supportive Programs Centre at 20660 48th Ave. Photos will be returned.

People can get a free CD of the slideshow after the event.

This year, the Langley Hospice Society celebrated 30 years of service to the community.

In addition to palliative care and support for those who are dying, Langley Hospice programs are there to help loved ones of the deceased.

The programs include anticipatory, early and ongoing grief support programs for children, teens, adults, and families; education; advocacy; volunteer training; a resource library; and day camp and summer camp programs for children and teens.

The society provides its programs free to the community.

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There are 14 names that we should all try to remember this week: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, and Annie Turcotte.

There’s another name that we will not deign to mention here – but most people will remember it easily enough.

It’s more difficult to bring to mind the names of the victims than to remember those who made them important to remember. As so often is the case, there was only one killer at l’Ecole Polytechnique on Dec. 6, 1989 – and as it so often seems, there were so very many victims.

The 14 names above belong to the young women who died in “the Montreal Masscre.”

Because they did not deserve to die, they deserve to be remembered – just as all the women and girls who die as a result of deliberate acts of gender-based violence in this country and elsewhere every year deserve to be remembered.

Astoundingly, in a country as affluent and socially advanced as Canada, more than 60 women are killed by their spousal partners every year – more than one every six days. Men assaulting their partners account for 12 per cent of violent crimes in Canada… and it has been estimated that less than a quarter of such crimes are ever reported to police, so the real percentage is certainly much, much higher.

Friday, the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, which destroyed so many lives and families, is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada.

Beyond commemorating those 14 young women, the day is aimed at drawing awareness to the problem that remains among us – a time to reflect on what we all can do, as Canadians, to prevent and perhaps one day eliminate – all forms of violence against women and girls.

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Forgotten spectres of our past Painful truth

We remember things in a way edited for us by popular culture and the scraps we can recall, all through the lens of hindsight. Our Soviet Union is equal parts war movie, James Bond film, and Yakov Smirnoff punchline. And Matthew Claxton we remember all of it happening at once, and mclaxton@langleyadvance.com with a veneer of victory, knowing now how it all ends in collapse and fracture.

The scary thing about this way of thinking Do you remember the days the Soviet Union is that we do it to everything. Every country, was the feared enemy? every era of history, every political movement, Of course you do, if you’re older than 22 or all can be compressed, and the less we know 23 years. But what we remember is typically a crumbling, economically backward nation, rot- about the reality, the more comfortable we are ten to the core, but possessed of a vast nuclear with the less-complicated caricature.

We also manage to think thoughts that are arsenal. completely contradictory. The French are We remember the Soviet Union as if it was cheese-eating surrender monkeys, and also one story, told at one time, in one voice. We include Napoleon and the French Resistance. have folded together 70 years of history and The Americans are a bunch of Tea Partying compressed it down to a single page. right-wing yahoos, but they Do you remember the days elected Obama twice. the Soviet Union was the feared Just turn it Any system that involves more enemy? How about the early 1920s, a little, and than two or three people is like when there were aborted Marxist a kaleidoscope – turn it just a uprisings in war-wracked Germany a whole little, and a whole new pattern and other central and eastern new pattern emerges.

European nations? When socialist Pundits and columnists like to westerners flocked to Moscow to emerges. try to win debates with sweepsee the revolution in action, sure it ing statements about counwas ushering in better days? tries or the public mood. Canadians are X, Do you remember the days when the Soviet Americans are Y. Men’s brains work like this, Union was a key ally, a bulwark against Nazi women’s like this. If we do not remember histGermany? Stalin was old Uncle Joe, stern ory, we are doomed to repeat it, and by the maybe, but better on our side than Hitler’s. way, this is how history really happened.

Do you remember when the Soviet Union The truth is always complicated. The Soviet was going to swallow us economically? With Union lifted millions of peasants out of illiterStalin finally, to the relief of his own underate rural poverty, and then killed many of lings, dead, Kruschev ushered in economic them. It led to the creation of some of the reforms. The Soviet economy boomed – in most destructive weapons the world has ever reality, though, not quite as much as they seen, and some of the great works of art of the claimed in official statistics. The Russians last century. It was a bureaucratic mess that launched Sputnik, then sent Yuri Gagarin into officially despised bureaucracy, it was a dream space and into orbit in a single launch (a feat of peaceful co-existence enforced at gunpoint, the Americans took several tries to replicate). its leaders were idealists who could murder at Do you remember the dying days, of interthe drop of a hat. One statement does not disnal corruption, a broken economic system, in prove the other, it adds complications. which the children of powerful leaders jetted It’s always hard for me to remember to look about Moscow in Levis while the ordinary at things from multiple angles, but that’s the people toiled in crumbling factories and stood only way to even start to see the truth. in lines for hours for a pair of shoes?

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Love and kindness last forever

Dear Editor, It seems that Christmas is now fast approaching and we are all stressed about at what gifts to buy.

Yet, we are forgetting the true meaning of Christmas.

Sure, it’s nice to get gifts and money and all the materialistic things.

But we are forgetting that Christmas isn’t about the presents or the tree or the snow? It is about spending time together, with friends and family, and giving to those who are less fortunate.

We are becoming more selfish.

This Christmas, think about those to the less fortunate and give. Give love and your time to friends, family, and those who don’t have anyone.

You may volunteer at your local kitchen or shelter.

Editor food If you don’t have time for that, give some food or clothes to your local collection bank.

Remember: materialistic things don’t last forever; love and kindness do.

Steven Lofgren, Brookswood

Letters

Marijuana

Industrial pot makes higher costs

Dear Editor, I oppose a bylaw to restrict pot growers to industrial zones [Township plans pot farm bylaw, Dec. 3, Langley Advance].

Agricultural land is less expensive and readily available. Passing the bylaw will add to the cost to sufferers.

Years ago, my mother died of cancer, at the age of 61. Pain control for cancer sufferers then and today was and is an absolute necessity. There was a window of time during Mother’s

suffering when she received some pain relief from smoking joints.

Council must vote against this heartless bylaw.

Larri Woodrow, Langley

Pot plan sickening

Dear Editor, I have a pot grower next to my shop in Surrey. My office staff are getting sick from the gases and chemicals used there.

My customers think I am a dope grower. When they leave, their clothes smell

like dope and people accuse them of being dopers.

Businesses that will be next to pot operations have no idea of what they are in for if the Township goes through with a bylaw change to move growers into industrial complexes.

Please do not print my name; there will be actions taken by the dope growers.

Name Withheld, Langley [Note: Fuller versions of these letters are online at www.langleyadvance.com.

Click on Opinion.]

Development

Fort’s Coulter Berry opposition inflated Dear Editor, Mr. Blackhall [Councillors ignored everyone, Nov. 28 Letters, Langley Advance] thunders self-righteous rebukes against the elected council, listing petitions and percentages and accusing council of not listening to the community: “After only six minutes of deliberation, council endorsed the Coulter Berry building plans.”

It was, in fact, well over six months that council deliberated, watched, listened, and considered.

I am pro-Coulter Berry, as are most of the merchants in the village. I was at the public hearing referred to in Mr. Blackhall’s letter. What was unprecedented was the number of speakers in favour. At least 35 speakers came out to support the proposal.

Yes, 40 or so spoke in opposition, but I don’t need a calculator to know his “84 per cent” is wrong.

It is wise, when considering the value of petition numbers, to review how such documents are worded. And does every coffeeshop customer get to sign?

Council’s decision to approve the Coulter Berry building did not ignore everyone. The 250 people, including me, in the groundbreaking “thumbs up” picture did not have their opinions ignored.

Shirley Rempel, Langley

Animosity fueled

Dear Editor, What has gone wrong with Langley? I’ve lived here 61 years and I’ve never seen so much animosity as there is now.

It seems there is controversy every couple of weeks that the current council is responsible for. Now there is the kerfuffle over the Coulter Berry building pitting neighbour against neighbour again.

It was done like the HST: only a minority wanted it and it was forced on the rest of us. I do hope the judge puts the brakes on this council’s forceful ways.

Mayor Jack Froese said he doesn’t remember any controversy or protest. If his memory is that bad, maybe he should consider stepping down while he still remembers how.

John Ritchie, Fort Langley [Note: Fuller versions of these letters and others are online at www.langleyadvance.com. Click on Opinion.]

Energy

Pipeline proponents urged in new direction

Dear Editor, Men such as Mr. Richard Kinder, Mr. William Morgan, Mr. Ian Anderson, and Mr. Greg Toth, who recently spoke to the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce concerning the twinning of the Kinder Morgan pipeline through the Fraser Valley [Pipeline construction could start in Langley by 2016, Nov. 21, Langley Advance], are clearly intelligent and passionate people.

They are also in positions of significant power and influence.

Therefore, I invite you to join me in making the following requests of them: • Be mindful of the mounting scientific evidence of global climate change, and

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• Divest funds currently invested in the fossil fuel industry and lead the way towards its downsizing and ultimate discontinuance over the next 20 years.

• Re-direct resources and influence to the proliferation of energy production that is environmentally sustainable and socially just, as well as financially profitable.

Susan Davidson, Aldergrove

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LANGLEY, BC, Dec. 5, 2013 - Rick McMullan, Chair of the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Smith, CFRE, as Executive Director of the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation.

“We are proud that Vivian has agreed to take on this role,” says Mr. McMullan. “The Board of Directors is convinced that her expertise in philanthropy and fundraising will make a significant contribution to developing the Foundation and building its reputation.”

Presented in 2012 with the award for Outstanding Professional Fundraiser from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Vancouver Chapter, Vivian embraces philanthropy and its ability to make profound change in the world.

She began her career in the early 1980’s including a decade with a Lower Mainland hospital foundation. Fifteen years ago, she launched Liberty Quest Enterprises, a boutique consulting firm that has supported charitable organizations through planning, capital campaign support, focus groups, workshops and board development.

A lifelong learner and a teacher at heart, Vivian’s quest for knowledge has taken her around the world and positioned her as one of the most respected and sought after speakers, educators and consultants in Canada. As a Langley resident for the last four years, Vivian is excited to continue her career in a growing community.

Vivian has always been active as a volunteer, lending her time to numerous organizations over the years. Most recently her volunteer activities have been focused with the Association of Fundraising Professionals; she was recently elected to its International Board of Directors. Through this involvement, Vivian has helped shape key aspects of the fund development industry from best practices and policy-making to educational standards.

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Bill keeps sex offenders far from victims Wrapping up for health

A bill targeting pedophiles who try to live near their victims has passed Parliament.

by Matthew Claxton

mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

A private member’s bill drafted

by Langley MP Mark Warawa has passed the House of Commons and is headed to the Senate.

Bill C-489, the “Safe at Home” bill, will amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to ban sex offenders who have victimized children from living or approaching within two kilometers of a victim’s home.

Provincial politics

Food aid arrives for PKU sufferers

Food for those who can’t digest common proteins will now be subsidized in B.C.

by Matthew Claxton

mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

Those with a rare metabolic disease will get financial help from the province, making the grandmother of one such child very happy.

“We’re extremely excited about it,” said Langley’s Sharon Pallone, whose granddaughter Rosie has phenylketonuria (PKU).

The rare condition leaves a person unable to digest a common protein, the amino acid phenylalanine. The protein builds up over time and causes long term damage, including mental impairment and possibly epilepsy.

Those with PKU live on a largely vegan diet by necessity, and much of their food must be specially modified low-protein breads, pastas, and other foods. The foods can prove very costly.

Now Rosie’s family will receive a $250 per month subsidy to purchase low-protein foods, in addition to a forumula already distributed for proper development.

The government announced the changes last week, after more than a year of lobbying by those with PKU and their families.

The program will affect about 209 patients across B.C. with PKU or related metabolic disorders, according to the Ministry of Health.

It will make a big difference for families like the Pallones.

“They’ve found it a lot of pressure every month to buy these foods,” said Sharon.

Sharon, and her son and daughter-in-law, will continue to pressure the government on another front.

While they were lobbying last year for the food subsidy, they were also pushing for the approval of Kuvan, a drug that has shown some promise in treating PKU. “We’re not giving up on the Kuvan,” said Sharon.

Saskatchewan and Ontario have both placed the drug on their list and are re-imbursing patients for its use, noted Sharon.

Canadian PKU and Allied Disorders is continuing to lobby other provinces for the change.

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That incensed members Those on parole or condiof the community, as his tional sentences would also victim was a neighbour. be under strict conditions “A victim and their not to contact their victims Mark Warawa family lived with without the victim’s consent.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2013

Marijuana

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Langley Township is looking at rules to regulate medical pot.

The organizers of the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games thanked Langley Township for its support at the Dec. 2 meeting.

Games chair Arne Olson, left, Michael Jackstein, and Jamey Paterson, right, presented Mayor Jack Froese and council with a framed set of medals from the games.

by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

Langley Township passed the first two readings of a bylaw that could ban marijuana from being grown on agricultural land.

The new bylaw is intended to restrict the growth of medical marijuana to industrial areas only.

The bylaw was passed unanimously, but there will be an opportunity for members of the public to comment next Monday before it becomes law.

Councillor Kim Richter asked if the restrictions will cause issues with the Agricultural Land Commission. The Township

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does not have full authority to always restrict certain activities on local farmland.

Manager of community development Ramin Seifi said that if council does pass the bylaw, it will have to receive approval from the province’s Ministry of Agriculture before it can go into effect.

Richter noted there have already been letters about the proposed policy coming to the council.

The new bylaw is being considered because of changes to federal rules for growing medical marijuana.

Previously, marijuana was grown in usually small plots, mostly in indoor grow ops by either medical users or small-scale licensed growers.

Starting next April, larger scale commercial operations will be allowed instead of small scale grow ops.

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Prizes motivating to shop local What’s in Store Roxanne Hooper

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Coming off the madness we’ve come to know as Black Friday on both sides of the 49th Parallel, I want to throw out a suggestion to my fellow holiday shoppers.

I know Langleyites are well acquainted with the hundreds of big box retailers and smaller chain stores that are spread around this community’s commercial sectors.

Heading into what I refer to as the “insanity season” of shopping, I know most of you will be dumping loads of your hard earned cash at these same retailers – and I’m sure I’ll do my share, too – before Christmas.

But, before you finish up, I want to ask a favour, of sorts. I ask that you think about visiting some of the small, independent, and in some cases still, ma-and-pa run shops that are also found in our community’s retail cores, including Aldergrove, Brookswood, Willowbrook, Willoughby, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and downtown Langley City.

These are a myriad of shops offering many of the same products and services you typically seek from the big boys. But keep in mind that these smaller shops typically have much better customer service, and they tend to infuse much more of their revenue back into this community in the form of purchases as well as things like team sponsorships.

Consequently, by visiting that local shop you’re not only supporting the local economy, you’re also helping the local shop owners who could be your neighbour, your soccer coach, the husband of your child’s Grade 4 teacher, or your tennis partner.

If this message rings any bells for you this holiday season, then one area of town you might consider visiting is downtown Langley City with all its independent shops.

You can check out some of the old favourites, such as Forever Yours Teri James Lingerie and Auld Phillips that have DLBA executive director been around the core for decades.

Or, Downtown Langley Business Association executive director Teri James tells me there are some new kids on the block worth visiting, such as Vivah Jewellers, ABC Art gallery, and the European Shoes opening up in the old Saje location later this month.

And what better time to stop in for a visit than this weekend, with the 10th annual Magic of Christmas Parade happening along the one-way section of Fraser Highway starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and followed by the Country Christmas events at Douglas Recreation Centre immediately after.

If you get downtown a little early, then you can wander the streets, visit some of those independently owned shops, and maybe knock a few things off your must-buy list this Christmas.

Now, if my personal plea doesn’t resonate, here’s

another reason to check out some of the “little guys” this holiday season. This incentive comes with prizes attached.

Local merchants are sweetening the deal, both in downtown Langley City and in Brookswood.

In the City, they’ve returned with their always popular Win Your Wish List Contest.

And by shopping at any of the participating merchants up to and including Christmas Eve, then scribbling your name and number on the back of a sales receipt, you’re automatically entered to win one of the Downtown Langley Business Association’s coveted $2,500 gift package. It’s the winner’s pick: a travel package, an Apple toy package, or a downtown shopping spree.

Similarly, Brookswood merchants have pulled together again to offer a Win the Christmas Window contest.

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Brookswood contest aids food bank …continued from page A11

This is one of those contests that not only fosters the “shop local” concept, and gives consumers a chance to win, but it aids a charity that helps the less fortunate in our community, explained contest organizers Felicity Holmes, manager of Feminine Form.

Since most people are out shopping anyway, why not help the merchants in that little village and also help the Langley Food Bank, she suggested. I concur.

So, for the second year running, people who buy something from participating Brookswood businesses or who provide a donation to the food bank before the Dec. 19 draw are entered to win a window full of prizes donated by companies such as Ellas, Brennan’s, and Feminine Form.

“Every little bit helps this time of year, shop local and give back local and keep

our community thriving,” Holmes said.

“Please come and see for yourself the Christmas window next to Cravings and pop into your local store and enter to win,” she concluded.

Holmes is expecting the winner will receive 15 gifts with a total value of about $600 – when all is said and done.

Now speaking of Brookswood, I’ve definitely found a shift in the retail centre for the village since the opening of the new Shopper’s Drug Mart near 40th Avenue and 200th Street.

I suspect the same could happen in Murrayville, when that new Shopper’s opens up there, too. That’s still a little ways off, but contractors are working to get the exterior work on that building done before the weather turns.

And this past weekend, Shopper’s opened its newest store in Willoughby.

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Make a day of it in downtown Langley What’s for breakfast?

Saturday starts with a visit from Santa.

by Heather Colpitts

hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

Pancakes.

Crafts.

And Santa.

What would make a December Saturday any better?

The annual Breakfast with Santa hosted by Langley City is this Saturday.

The jolly ol’ elf himself pays a visit during the breakfast which takes place at the Douglas Recreation Centre from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

On the menu are pancakes, sausage and bacon, juice, tea and coffee.

And for the little ones, there’s also crafts and face painting.

People have to book their attendance in advance as there are a limited number of spots available.

The cost is $5 per person but children three and younger are free.

To book call the Douglas Recreation Centre at 604514-2865.

That’s also the number to call with any questions.

This weekend is the one of the busiest of the year, as Langley City hosts several festive events.

Party before the parade

by Heather Colpitts

hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

The forecast is for cool weather but no rain and that is expected to bring out bigger crowds for the Magic of Christmas Parade and Country Christmas.

This is year number 10 for the event which gets started from the staging area on Fraser Highway near Cascades Casino and heads down Fraser until 206th Street.

The parade typically brings out 4,000 to 4,500 people.

“I’ve been part of this for 10 years,” said Teri James, a City councillor who is vice chair of the parade committee. “The sheer volume of people standing along the parade route has grown exponentially.”

There’s been evolution over the life of the event.

Of course there’s been an increase in the number of floats/entries and in crowd numbers.

There’s also been an increase in the community groups wanting to take part so that helps lighten the load. More businesses also want to pitch in. This year Envision Financial asked to set up a hot chocolate booth downtown.

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Ice sculpting has been added in recent years.

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by Heather Colpitts

Mrs. Claus and Santa are part of the annual Magic of Christmas Parade, taking place Dec. 7 this year.

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The route has changed as well but the tried and true seems to be the one-way section of Fraser Highway.

James said that site seems to be the most popular with the public.

When Country Christmas, a family style gathering at the Douglas Recreation Centre has modest attendance, the parade added a swing over to Douglas Crescent the next year and since then, attendance has been big.

Country Christmas returns this year with activities in the recreation centre and Douglas Park from right after the parade until 8 p.m. That’s where people can enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree (scheduled for 7:15 p.m.), live entertainment, hot chocolate, crafts, activities and more.

There’s ice sculpting, a concession, Christmas mascots and more.

Before the parade, keep an ear out

for a choir singing on the newly refurbished McBurney Plaza.

And in case there’s any groups out there that missed the sign up deadline, the organizers are in a festive mood and can usually accommodate a few last minute additions.

James said there are more than 50 entries in the parade and the community support from organizations, businesses and the public has just continued to grow over the past decade.

New this year was the Best Seat on the Street contest between the the City, the Downtown Langley Business Association, Viva Mexico Restaurant, and the Langley Advance.

The contest involved submissions of favourite family holiday photos (see them at www.langleyadvance.com).

The winners have dinner at Viva Mexico and prime comfy seating on the restaurant’s deck.

“We’re going to continue doing it year after year,” she said of the contest.

James said she’s pleased to see the Langley Arts Council add to the festivities (see related story Party before the parade).

The parade is possible thanks to the parade committee and the approximately 50 volunteers who handle all the hard work of pulling off one of the community’s biggest events of the year.

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A new event is being held this year prior to the Magic of Christmas Parade.

Head to the arts council building at 205th Street on Fraser Highway to enjoy live entertainment starting at about 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Sandy Dunkley is a volunteer with a passion for music and has been arranging music events for the council (young performers are showcased on Tuesday evenings every two weeks. The next one is Dec. 17).

“We are having a pre Christmas Parade event with a lot of my artists performing, and we will be handing out hot chocolate and Christmas goodies,” she said regarding Dec. 7.

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First Capital Chorus members Mike Wilcox, Gord Harris, Leigh Henderson, and Bill Findlay stopped by the Langley Christmas Bureau Tuesday with a $1,500 donation from the group’s annual choral concert in 2012 and some festive singing as the Syncromesh Quartet. The 2013 First Capital Chorus concert is Dec. 14 at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, 20525 72nd Ave.

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cheque for $1,500 and a serenade of Christmas songs sung by Synchromesh were gifted to the Langley Christmas Bureau this week, all courtesy of the First Capital Chorus.

The funds were raised during the First Capital Christmas annual concert.

This year the concert will take place Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, 20525 72nd Ave. Gordon Harris, who emcees and produces the show said “it’s a wonderful evening” for all involved.

With doors opening at 6:30 p.m and a start time of 7, Harris said people can look forward to a night full of talent.

In addition to First Capital chorus performing, the evening will also feature the musical stylings of the West Coast Harmonies Christmas Chorus, The Langley Children’s Chorus, and the

Synchromesh Quartet.

“We’ve been doing this for 15 to 20 years,” said Harris. “This year we’re expecting between 300 View and 400 people.” video The venue this year is the with same place where the chorus meets to practise.

By holding the performance or online there, Harris said they are able to save on rental costs, while keeping admission prices reasonable.

Regular admission is $20, while students and seniors get in for $15.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

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Poppy students reaching for the stars

The Poppy Players’ new show features Broadway standards.

by Heather Colpitts

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he musical theatre students of D.W. Poppy Secondary have managed to convert the dramnasium into a New York night club for a special evening of music at shows running Dec. 12-14.

Ritz Cabaret is an original musical production with songs tailored by teacher Wayne Ablitt.

He put in countless hours rewriting and arranging the music so that our production would have its own unique musical style.

Teacher Amber Blount added that the actors were involved in creating their characters and their back story. Much of the script was developed through improvisation in rehearsal.

The set was designed and created by the school’s stagecraft teacher, Wayne Loewen, and his creative students.

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“This show is a true example of a collective creation,” she said. “For this reason, everyone involved in the Ritz Cabaret is very proud to be a part of it.”

About 75 students are involved as actors, backstage crew, set builders, and orchestra members.

And they are tackling numbers that can intimidate seasoned pros.

“We wanted to explore an earlier genre of musical theatre this year so we chose songs from musicals that were set during the 1920s to 1950s,” Blount said.

The show features the music from Chicago, Cabaret, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls, and more. Once the music was chosen the story started to evolve from there.

“The collection of songs tells the stories of the various characters who work at the cabaret, showcasing their talents, and encompassing their collective dreams,” she explained. “The audience will feel as though they are a part of the story as they take on the role of the cabaret audience.”

The school did New York, New York, a show in a similar vein a few years back.

“It gave us the opportunity to work with musical numbers from

a variety of shows, which is always a lot of fun for the students, as well as a great learning experience,” Blounted added.

The seating is cabaret-style at tables.

Dessert and coffee will be served at intermission.

Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person.

They are available at www. brownpapertickets.com.

“Some tickets will be available at the door, but we suggest you buy online in advance as seating is limited due to the cabaret style set-up,” she noted.

Proceeds go towards the senior music and musical theatre tour to Disneyland in April. Students have a rare opportunity to go backstage in Disneyland and work with professional musicians, technicians, and directors to further develop their performance skills.

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Arts & Culture

LangleyAdvance

Thursday, December 5, 2013

LangleyAdvance

Don’t be a humbug, check out this Dickens

Ensemble brings Christmas home

The sixth Dickens performance is its first time in Langley.

by Roxanne Hooper

rhooper@langleyadvance.com

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movie listings

Rose and Eric Hominick are two of the people who will be part of a new fundraising event in Langley – a reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Dec. 13.

Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance

The Langley Ukulele Ensemble performed at the Thanks for Caring Christmas Tea to benefit the Langley Christmas Bureau and now hosts its own concert at the Langley Evangelical Free Church on Saturday, Dec. 14. They will also be performing on Global TV’s toy drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and at a New Westminster seniors home later that same day.

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Showtimes for Friday December 6, 2013 to Thursday December 12, 2013 FROZEN (G) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI,SUN 1:20, 4:15, 7:00; SAT 11:10, 1:20, 4:15, 7:00; MON-THURS 4:05, 6:45 FROZEN 3D (G) CC/DVS FRI,SUN 12:00, 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; SAT 11:30, 12:00, 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; MON-THURS 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 THOR:THE DARK WORLD (PG) (VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SAT 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50; SUN 4:10, 7:00, 9:50; MON-TUE 4:20, 7:10, 10:00;WED 4:00, 6:45; THURS 4:20, 10:45 THOR:THE DARK WORLD 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) CC/DVS FRI-SUN 2:20, 5:10, 7:55, 10:55; MON-THURS 4:50, 7:45, 10:30 GRAVITY 3D (PG) (SCENES OF ACCIDENT TRAUMA,COARSE LANGUAGE) CC/DVS FRI-SUN 1:10, 3:35, 5:50, 8:15, 10:35; MON-THURS 4:35, 7:35, 10:00 THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG) (VIOLENCE) FRI-SUN 2:00, 5:15, 8:30; MON-THURS 5:15, 8:30 THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 12:05, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45; MON-THURS 6:15, 9:30 THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG) (VIOLENCE) ULTRAAVX FRI-SUN 1:15, 4:30, 7:45, 11:00; MON-WED 4:15, 7:30, 10:45; THURS 4:15 ENDER’S GAME (PG) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 10:35; MON-WED 10:20 THE HOBBIT:THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 3D HIGH FRAME RATE ULTRAAVX, NO PASSES THURS 10:00 THE HOBBIT:THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 3D CC/DVS, NO PASSES THURS 10:15 CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 4:20, 7:35, 10:40; MON-THURS 4:00, 7:00, 10:25 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (G) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI,SUN 1:50; SAT 11:00, 1:50 OLDBOY (18A) (EXPLICIT VIOLENCE,SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENES) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 12:15, 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 10:50; MON-THURS 5:00, 7:50, 10:40 DELIVERY MAN (PG) (COARSE AND SEXUAL LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 8:05, 10:45; MON-THURS 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 FREE BIRDS (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI,SUN 1:15; SAT 11:00, 1:15 FREE BIRDS 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 3:30, 5:45, 7:55; MON-THURS 4:35, 7:20

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE -- THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (PG) (VIOLENCE) FRI-SUN 12:45, 4:00, 7:15, 10:30; MON-WED 4:00, 7:05, 10:15; THURS 4:00, 7:00 THE HOBBIT:THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE NO PASSES THURS 10:00 THE BOOK THIEF (PG) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 1:00, 4:05, 7:20, 10:20; MON-THURS 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 OUT OF THE FURNACE (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE,DRUG USE) FRI-SUN 2:00, 4:50, 7:45, 10:40; MON-TUE,THURS 4:25, 7:25, 10:35; WED 7:25, 10:35 OUT OF THE FURNACE (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE,DRUG USE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 3:00 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA:TOSCA - ENCORE SAT 9:00 HOMEFRONT (14A) (FREQUENT VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-SUN 12:40, 3:10, 5:45, 8:20, 10:55; MON-THURS 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 12 YEARS A SLAVE (14A) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUAL VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 12:35, 3:55, 7:10, 10:15; MON-THURS 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 DIE HARD (18A) (FREQUENT VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) WED 9:30 JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA (14A) (CRUDE CONTENT,COARSE AND SEXUAL LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 10:45; MON-THURS 9:50 HOLIDAY INN SUN 12:45 DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (14A) (SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENES,COARSE LANGUAGE,DRUG USE) FRI-SUN 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25; MON-THURS 4:40, 7:40, 10:35 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE:THE NUTCRACKER (G) THURS 7:30 PHILOMENA (PG) (COARSE AND SEXUAL LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00; MON-TUE,THURS 4:55, 7:40, 10:25; WED 7:40, 10:25 PHILOMENA (PG) (COARSE AND SEXUAL LANGUAGE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 3:00 THE POLAR EXPRESS (G) SAT 11:00

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Community causes

Ukulele music

t’s his first concert as the new director of the Langley Ukulele Ensemble, and Paul Luongo isn’t feeling like he can live up to the standards his father set when it comes to telling jokes.

So, while threatening to mix in a little humour, the junior member of the Luongo clan told the Langley Advance that the focus of the Langley Ukulele Ensemble’s upcoming Themes of Christmas concert will be almost entirely on the kids and their music.

The Senior A ukulele students will be performing a special Christmas concert in their hometown on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Langley Evangelical Free Church.

“The music never stops, it seems. There will be very little speaking, I promise,” said Paul, who took over leadership of the ensemble when his father retired this summer.

“It’s a Christmas concert,” he elaborated, explaining that it will include a number of the ensemble’s classic holiday numbers. But about 85 per cent of the music is new for the group.

“They’ve learned a lot of music in a very short period of time,” Luongo said, noting he’s been rehearsing with the 17-member ensemble every Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon for months – just to prepare for this upcoming concert.

The afternoon show is almost sold out, Luongo noted, saying as of Wednesday there were only about 50 of the 350 tickets still left for the show.

“I do envision it being a sold out show,” he said, noting the ensemble’s Christmas shows have become legendary. The hurdle, he said, has become finding a venue big enough to hold all the fans.

Ticket are $21 for adults, and $16 for seniors and children 12 years or younger, by calling 604-340-8537 or emailing tickets@langleyukes.com.

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ities and always Dickens.

“It’s a story that bears repeating over and over again,” he said.

The show is sponsored

by Britanica Repertoire

by Heather Colpitts Company, Hominick Music Studio, and Sharon United hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com Church on Old Yale Road Ebenezer Scrooge was at 216th Street. Everyone a man who would walk involved with the show past a child starving in the donates their time and talstreet to return ents. Sharon to his office United is “It’s a story that and count his donating the money. bears repeating…” venue.

That was The Eric Hominick until, as Hominicks Charles moved Dickens’ famous tale says, to Langley about three he came to cherish the months ago and didn’t true meaning of Christmas. want to lose what has Using the condensed become a fun Christmas stage version of the tale tradition for them and that Dickens himself friends in Britanica. They wrote, a local man is hope it becomes a tradstaging a reading of A ition for this community.

Christmas Carol on Dec. “We’d like this to snow13. ball over time,” he said.

Admission is pay what There will be seven or you can. All funds go to eight readers in costume, the Langley Food Bank as well as live music. A (the show is not set up to local family of singers will accept food donations). perform before the show “It’s a worthy charity,” as audience members are said Eric Hominick, who is arriving and there will spearheading the producbe an intermission with tion. “It’s in the spirit [of refreshments that harken the season].” back to Dickens era – Hominick, owner of mincemeat tarts and cider.

Hominick Music Studio, The all-ages production his wife Rose, and about a on Friday, Dec. 13 uses dozen others will perform Sharon United’s smaller the 7 p.m. show in Sharon sanctuary for a more United Church. intimate performance “This is our sixth event,” space. It holds up to 140 Hominick explained. people.

They’ve staged this in “It’s a little more rusRichmond, Vancouver and tic,” Hominck said. “It’s a Halifax, always for charwarm space.”

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Arts & Culture

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Arts in brief

LangleyAdvance

Artists display collaborative exhibit of small works S S

mall Wonder has become a seasonal favourite at the Fort Gallery, with 16 Lower Mainland artists displaying their small, typically affordable, and sometimes unique creations starting this week and carrying through the holiday season.

Small Wonder is the seasonal group exhibit of small, original pieces by the contemporary artists who are current members of the Fort Gallery, explained gallery manager Tim Fraser.

The exhibition actually opened on Wednesday, but there will be an opening reception at 7 p.m.

on Friday, Dec. 6. The exhibition will then remain at the gallery until Dec. 22.

“The artwork will be hung salon-style, meaning that if a work is purchased, it comes down, is taken away by its new owner, and a new work is put up in its place,” Fraser said.

“If you come on the fifth, you will see one exhibition, But if you come a week later, you might see a very different one filled with new works,” he explained.

“A visual treat, and a great opportunity to see a wide range of original and affordable con-

temporary works of art in one place at one time.”

The show will feature paintings, glassworks, ornaments, and greeting cards, making it a “wonderful place to find a unique gift for seasonal giving,” Fraser suggested.

People can visit the gallery’s website (www.fortgallery.ca) to see examples of each artist’s works, as well as for more information about the gallery and the last exhibition of the year.

The Fort Gallery, at 9048 Glover Rd. in Fort Langley, is open Wednesdays to Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

Winery exhibits art

peaking of galleries, the Backyard Vineyard, at 3033 232nd St., is hosting what they call a Pop-Up Gallery art sale from Thursday to Saturday.

The winery will be displaying a collection of works from local 2-D artists.

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Also on the music front, Langley Arts Council is hosting its monthly open mic night on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 20550 Fraser Hwy. The event is free, and singers, dancers, poets, storytellers, and artists are invited to share their talent.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

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Advance Travellers •

Royal City Youth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, for the 25th season, the full length ballet, the Nutcracker.

Email a photo of you holding the Advance to: travellers@langleyadvance.com

The longest running Nutcracker ballet performance in Canada!

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this unique show that delights audiences of all ages.

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Artistic Director Dolores Kirkwood, OBC

Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby Fri, Dec. 6 7:00 pm Box Office: 604-664-8875 www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca

Surrey Arts Centre, Surrey

Fri, Dec. 13 7:00 pm Sat, Dec. 14 & Sun, Dec. 15 1 & 4 pm Box Office: 604-501-5566 https://tickets.surrey.ca

For more information, and a full list of performances, please visit our website:

www.royalcityyouthballet.org

Lyle Phillips photo

Donna Phillips enjoyed catching up on news from home on her balcony in Manzanillo, Mexico, where she and her husband Lyle recently spent a week of R&R.

Saturday, December 7, 2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Christmas Parade 6:00pm Start Time Christmas Tree Lighting 7:15pm Start Time Christmas Entertainment 6:30pm – 8:00pm What’s Happening in Douglas Park After the Parade...

20550 Douglas Crescent in downtown Langley

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Bring a food bank donation to Douglas Park and receive a free hot chocolate.

City of Langley P 604 514 2940 • F 604 530 8596 www.city.langley.bc.ca

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• Christmas Mascots • Live Entertainment

Parade Route

This delightful parade will travel East down Fraser Hwy from 204 to 207 Street.

Parade Participants Welcome!

To register call 604-514-2940 or download a registration form at www.downtownlangley.com

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What’s What

Wednesdays to Dec. 11.

• Fort Langley Library 9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722 Rehearsal – Christmas carol reheasal is 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 3 before community caroling on Dec. 17. Register in advance.

Storytime – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to Dec. 19.

dancefloor • Surrey Fiddlers Old Time Dance – Everyone is invite to the dances. The next is Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clayton Hall, 18510 70th Ave. Admission: $3. Info: 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363.

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• Music performances: Every Saturday and Sunday from October to March, the public can check out young musicians who will perform in the centre court of Wickertree, on the Langley Bypass. Music will be 12:302:30 p.m. Tom Lee Music has donated use of a piano.

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• Pop Up Gallery: An art store happens Dec. 5-7 at Backyard Vineyards, 3033 232nd St., featuring a collection of local artists in this unique retail format.

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Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.

• Brookswood Library 20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055 Storytime – Children five and under and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. 10:30 a.m.,

• Walnut Grove Library 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410 Storytime – Children five and under and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to Dec. 19.

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• Central Valley Community Pipe Band: Pipers and drummers with a minimum one year experience are invited to join the group that meets Thursday evenings at the Aldergrove Legion. Info: Pipe Major Steve Gallagher, 604-756-3799, steveg@cvcpb.org, or www. cvcpb.org.

• Langley Concert Band: New members with a minimum of one year playing experience are welcome. Rehearsals: Monday, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary band room.

All types of music played. People can sit in for free for a few weeks to see if they like it.

Info: langleyconcertband@gmail.com. Drop by to check it out before joining.

• Men’s a cappella group: New members welcome to the group that meets Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at 20525 72nd Ave. Info: Gord, 604-530-4795.

• Opus One Women’s Ensemble: No experience is necessary, only a love of singing.

The group performs all kinds of music and accepts new members throughout the year.

Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary choir room. Info: opusonewomenschoir@gmail.com.

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In support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Info table set up. Free art demo (about journaling) at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 8 has Alzheimer Society representatives onhand.

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Snow and Ice Control Program

Monday, December 9 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

The Township of Langley carries out its Snow and Ice Control Winter Program in accordance with municipal Snow and Ice Control Policy 05-732. This policy stipulates service levels according to a priority order structure.

Tuesday, December 10 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, December 16 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

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Snow and ice control operations such as sanding and salting begin when conditions warrant. Snow plowing occurs when snow depth exceeds 100 mm (4 inches) and conditions are continuous.

Snow and Ice Control Priority Routes First Priority Routes TELEVISED

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed from December 25 to January 1 for the holiday season.

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Arterial roads, major collector roads, bus routes, hilly areas, and school zones First priority routes are serviced on a continuous basis as long as poor conditions exist.

Second Priority Routes Industrial and commercial roads, secondary residential throughroads between arterial or major collector roads Second priority routes are serviced only after conditions on first priority routes are determined to be under control. Second priority routes are serviced during normal working hours only; minimal overtime is authorized.

If conditions deteriorate on any higher priority route, resources are redirected to higher priority routes.

Third Priority Routes All remaining residential roads, with a “condition based” criteria response level Only when conditions result in snow accumulations which exceed 250 mm (10 inches) in the centre of the travel portion of the road, as measured by a Township Roads Superintendent, may a single pass of a plow be made. Intersection sanding and salting will only be completed when conditions warrant.

Third priority routes are serviced only during normal working hours.

If conditions deteriorate on any higher priority route, resources are redirected to higher priority route.

Visit tol.ca/stormresponse to view the snow and ice control priority route map.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Secondary Suite Licencing and Utility Fees – Reduced Rate Application Deadline: December 31 Township Council adopted a number of bylaw amendments on March 4, 2013, authorizing an annual secondary suite licence fee of $350 and an additional 30 per cent in water and sewer utility fees (where applicable) for property owners with a secondary suite.

A phasing-in strategy was also adopted to provide a graduated fee schedule for owners of existing authorized suites, where building permit applications were submitted for the secondary suite on or before March 5, 2013.

The reduced annual fee of $175 will be in effect for the first three years unless the property is sold. Secondary suites that qualify for the reduced rate program will not be charged the additional 30 per cent utility fees until July, 2014.

The deadline to qualify for the three-year reduced rate for property owners with existing authorized suites is fast approaching. Letters have been issued by the Township, reminding secondary suite owners who received building permit applications before March 5 to take advantage of the three year reduced rate by submitting their application and payment before December 31, 2013.

Please note that departments within the Township’s Civic Facility will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. However, applications and payments by cheque can be dropped off at the Customer Service Counter or in the overnight Drop Box. Unlicensed suites will be proactively enforced and property owners who do not bring unauthorized secondary suites into compliance with Township bylaws and the BC Building Code could be fined up to $500 per day until compliance is obtained.

Permit Licence and Inspection Services Department 604.533.6018 cdinfo@tol.ca

2014 Community Grants

The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents.

Application forms for the 2014 Community Grants including Capital Improvement Grants are now available: • On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants • At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor NEW THIS YEAR: We've gone green! Applications can now be completed and submitted online. Visit tol.ca/grants to submit your paperless application today.

road closure Temporary Road Closure: 224 Street from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue

Starting December 9, 224 Street will be closed to through traffic from 52 Avenue and 56 Avenue for approximately two weeks.

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Paper copy forms will still be available at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor, and can be returned to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Or submitted via email to: Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2014

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The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

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The swimming pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 15 inclusive.

The pool will reopen at 6am on Monday, December 16.

This closure is required for construction of the East Langley Water Supply.

The weight room will be closed Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 8 inclusive. The room will be open again on Monday, December 9.

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Fri Dec 13 7:15pm vs. Surrey Eagles Sat Dec 14† 7:15pm vs. Powell River Kings Sun Dec 15* 2:00pm vs. Naniamo Clippers † Teddy Bear Toss night - bring a teddy, get in free... in support of Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation * Skate with the Rivermen following Sunday game

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For more information about this project visit tol.ca/elws.

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Cardio Room: Hours of Operation – Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 15: Monday to Friday, 6am - 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 8pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

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Singing on Sunday will help churches minister at Langley Memorial Hospital.

by Heather Colpitts hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

Selections from Handel’s Messiah and other popular music are part of a Sunday concert by local churches to provide more spiritual help at Langley Memorial Hospital.

“The purpose of our fundraising is to contribute to the share that

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the region’s churches pay of the salary and package of the chaplain at Langley Memorial Hospital,” explained Rev. Paula Porter Leggett, of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.

The chaplain is onsite four days a month,

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and spends time training Spiritual Care volunteers, visiting people in the hospital, maintaining a multi-faith chapel and resources, and making connections throughout the hospital between the many units and staff, and the spiritual care.

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“It is our hope and desire to enlarge our financial contributions so that the job can be extended to six days a month at LMH,” she said.

The concert is Dec. 8 starting at 4 p.m. in St. Andrew’s, 20955 Old Yale Rd.

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Proposed Zoning Changes

BYLAW NO. 5031

PURPOSE:

Bylaw No. 5031 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Residential Compact Lot Zones R-CL(A), R-CL(B), R-CL(SD) and R-CL(RH) and Comprehensive Development Zone CD-97. A Development Permit for the single family lots is being considered in conjunction with this bylaw.

PROPOSAL:

This application will facilitate a mixed residential development comprised of 153 single family units, 54 townhouse units, 29 rowhouse lots and 8 semi-detached (duplex) lots.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing.

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AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

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BYLAW NO.: 5031 APPLICATION NOS. RZ100403 / DP100730 Qualico Developments (Vancouver) Inc. 310, 5620 - 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3K2

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY ZONING BYLAW 1987 NO. 2500 AMENDMENT (MEDICAL MARIHUANA) BYLAW 2013 NO. 5037

Danny and Gladys Armstrong 20487 - 82 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 2A9

PURPOSE:

AGENT:

Qualico Developments (Vancouver) Inc. 310, 5620 - 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3K2

LOCATION:

20369, 20385, 20425, 20473, and 20487 - 82 Avenue; and 20364, 20386, 20408, 20434, and 20470 - 84 Avenue (see Map 1)

LEGAL:

Lot 30 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597; Lot 31 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597; Lot 156 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31984; Lot 11 Except: Easterly Portion; Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; Easterly Half Lot 11 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; Parcel “A” (H113991E) Lot 32 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597;

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Parcel B (L74752E) Lot 32 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597; Parcel “A” (H94388E) Lot 9 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; East Half Lot 9 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; and Parcel “A” See H100711 of Lot 8 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094

Bylaw 2013 No. 5037 amends Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 to restrict a medical marihuana use pursuant to the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations to select industrial zones and areas.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5031 and 5037; Development Permit No. 100730; and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 29 to December 9, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue.

Date:

Monday, December 9

Time:

7pm

Place:

Township of Langley Civic Facility

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue Community Development Division 604.533.6034

notice of hearing C. Bergman Consulting Services 3079 Dorset Place Abbotsford, BC V2S 4G8

LOCATION:

7887 - 264 Street (see Map 2)

LEGAL:

North East Quarter Section 24 Township 11 Except: Firstly: Parcel “A” (Plan with Fee Deposited 11980F), Secondly: Part on Plan with Bylaw Filed 46281, Thirdly: Parcel “E” (Bylaw Plan 62542), Fourthly: Parts Dedicated Road on Plan LMP4052, New Westminster District

PURPOSE:

Council to consider Fraser Pulp Chips Ltd.’s request for endorsement to the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for the addition of a new licensed area to the existing Liquor Primary Licence at the Pagoda Ridge Golf Course. The addition of an indoor seating area and outdoor patio results in an increased patron capacity of 150 persons. The current hours of operation of 9:00am to 10:00pm will remain the same.

AT THE HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed applications shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the applications that are the subject of the hearing.

PROJECT NO.: 11-24-0004 APPLICATION NO. LP000022 Fraser Pulp Chips Ltd. 16318 - 79 Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 0K5 LP000022

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Liquor Licence Endorsement Hearing.

AGENT:

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Proposed Liquor Primary Licence Endorsement

PROJECT NO.: 07-34-0060 APPLICATION NO. LP000023 OWNER/: AGENT:

Langley Players Drama Club PO Box 56103 Valley Centre RPO Langley, BC V3A 8B3

LOCATION:

4307 - 200 Street (see Map 3)

LEGAL:

Part 66 feet by 330 feet Lot 6 Section 34 Township 7 having a frontage of 66 feet on the eastern boundary by 330 feet on the southern boundary NWD Plan 2048

PURPOSE:

Council to consider the Langley Players Drama Club’s request for endorsement to the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a new Liquor Primary Licence at the Langley Playhouse. The proposed Liquor Primary Licence will be event driven to permit the service of alcohol to patrons during live theatre events. The applicant has requested a capacity for up to 120 persons and hours of operation from 7:00 to 11:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 1:00 to 5:00pm on Sunday.

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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Liquor Primary Licence Endorsement Application Nos. LP000022 and LP000023 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 29 to December 9, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue.

Date:

Monday, December 9

Time:

7pm

Place:

Township of Langley Civic Facility

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue Community Development Division 604.533.6034

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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Christmas

• Christmas Mingler and third annual Community Builder Awards are 2-4pm on Dec. 6 at Frostings Cupcakery, 20411 Fraser Hwy. Join You’ve Gotta Have Friends for this celebration of community, those who make this a more inclusive place to live and work, and Christmas.

• Annual Craft Fair: Kwantlen First Nation has its annual fair on two weekends – Dec. 7 and 14 from 10am-4pm at the Kwantlen Cultural Centre, 23907 Gabriel Lane. Choose from a variety of First Nations arts – basketry, clothing, jewelry, art cards, and more.

Vendor tables: $20. Info: Walter Knott, 604-376-1374.

• Christmas Sale: start the festive shopping for baking, crafts, poinsettias and more on Dec. 7 from 1-3pm at the Aldergrove United Church, #101-27336 Fraser Hwy. Refreshments available.

• Christmas Shopping Spree: stop by Critter Care, 481 216th St., to pick up unique gifts that will also help

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fund the work of this non-profit society that that runs the wildlife rehabilitation facility. Stop by Dec. 2-13, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Holiday Helper Evening: On Dec. 5 head to RC Garnett Elementary, 7096 201st St., from 6:30-9pm.

There will be live music by Amy Sicola, Kirstina Klausmayer, Jenn Morrison and Allayne McGowan, sweets and treats, a cafe, and a variety of local vendors. Admission is by donation for the Langley Christmas Bureau.

• Richard Bulpitt Elementary: the new school at 20965 77A Ave., is having a craft fair on Dec. 7. Pick up holiday fare and more: jam/jellies/preserves, honey, candles, pottery, greeting cards/paper products/calendars or other home-made crafts.

• Santa Claws: Stop by PetSmart on the Langley Bypass on Dec. 7 for pet photos with Santa. Bring your own camera. PetSmart will donate $5 to animal welfare. Runs 11am-4pm.

• St. George’s Anglican Church: The 106th annual Bazaar is Dec. 7 from 10am-2pm at 9160 Church St. in Fort Langley. Stop by for jams, jellies, baking, crafts, holly/wreaths, children’s gift shopping experience and more. Lunch/tea will be served.

• Pet photos with Santa: The Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) has photos Dec. 8. Book an appointment between 11am and 4pm by calling 604857-5055. Minimum $20 donation for the first pose. $10 for each additional pose. On Dec. 7 from 10am-4pm, by donation LAPS pet photos with Santa on a Harley are at Barnes Harley Davidson on 200th Street and Highway 1.

• Boughs, Bows and Bells: the Langley Community Chorus Christmas concerts continue with a show at 3pm on Dec. 8 at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Rd. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students and kids under six admitted free. Purchase at the door before the show or in advance from chorus members.

• 23rd Annual Christmas in Williams Park: Dec. 2-12 is when people can drive through the park, 238th Street and 68th Avenue, to see the Christmas decorations. 6-9 p.m. The big annual family event (walk in only) is Dec. 13 and 14, 6-9 p.m. where there are also treats, Santa, live entertainment, bonfires and more.

Volunteers urgently needed. Contact Tasha at 604-8562899 or tmijinke@tol.ca.

• Pioneer Christmas at the Langley Centennial Museum: Santa will not only visit with the kids and give them a special present but is also reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas at this Dec. 7 celebration that harkens back to Christmases of old. Try traditional crafts and holiday activities like stringing popcorn or decorating a gingerbread cookie. Bring letters to Santa for mailing at the historic post office. Colouring contest. $5 for a family of four. Must reserve a morning (10amnoon) or afternoon spot (2-4pm). Call 604-532-3536.

• Parade warm-up: Stop by the Langley Arts Council, 20550 Fraser Hwy. Dec. 7 starting at 3:30pm for entertainment on the outdoor stage, and hot chocolate and goodies then head to the Magic of Christmas Parade.

• Magic of Christmas Parade and Country Christmas: Dec. 7 starting at 6pm on the one-way section of Fraser Highway. After in Douglas Park, there’s the Christmas tree lighting, live entertainment, hot chocolate, crafts and more. Free for all ages.

• O Holy Night: The Let His Praise Ring Out Choir and the Cloverdale Concert Choir, 70 voices in all, perform at 7:30pm on Dec. 8 at the Aldergrove Canadian Reformed Church, 26655 24th Ave. in Aldergrove.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served after the show. Enjoy audience singing, a vocal duet and some orchestra pieces.

• Fundraising Carol Service: Several local churches are inviting the public to a concert at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd., Dec. 8 starting at 4pm. For the chaplaincy at Langley Memorial Hospital.

• Family Fun Christmas luncheon: Help raise money for the Music Access Society and its programs for local low income and at-risk kids at an afternoon of music and treats 2-4pm on Dec. 8 at Bob’s Bar and Grill 27083 Fraser Hwy. Silent auction and a meat draw. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for kids. Contact 604-259-8452, www.musicaccesssociety.com or info@ musicaccesssociety.com.

• Christmas Celebration!: From noon to 5pm on Dec. 8 Backyard Vineyards, 3033 232nd St., has a Christmas benefit celebration including music from Jordan Burgess, complimentary tapas, and wine sampling. Bring a new unwrapped gift for a child (birth to 18) for the Langley Christmas Bureau.

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Freestyle skiing

Hicks begins Olympic quest Eddie Hicks has designs on skiing in Sochi.

by Troy Landreville sports@langleyadvance.com

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Freestyle skier Eddie Hicks is healthy again and vying for a spot on the Canadian team competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics being held in Sochi, Russia in February.

Eddie Hicks is doggedly pursuing his Olympic dream.

The Brookswood Secondary grad, who has lived in Langley most of his life, is a member of the Canadian freestyle ski team for moguls.

Last year he suffered a serious injury just two days before the first event of the season. He dislocated his shoulder, cracked his humerus, and sprained his ankle.

“Naturally, with the Olympics being this year, this was a pretty bad deal for me,” Hicks said. “Fortunately, I healed well and was able to be fully recovered going into this year’s offseason training cycle. I had a very productive summer and am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming season.”

However, being unable to compete last year put Hicks at a natural disadvantage when it came to Olympic qualifying.

He will have five races this season The skiers will be going against to get the results needed to qualify freestyle skiers from other disciplines. for the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Half-pipe, aerials, and slopestyle “With my body at 100 per cent men and women will all compete for I’m confident I can be a contender the same pool of spots. Ski cross is for one of the few spots available to included, as well.

Canadian freestyle athletes in Sochi,” If he makes the Canadian team Hicks said. going to Sochi, it would be a dream He arrived in Finland last weekend, come true for Hicks, but after backand will be competing on the same to-back seasons of injuries of varycourse that he injured himself on the ing degrees, his focus is on keeping previous season. things simple and “In fact, it will be focusing on getting “I’m eager for some just a day or two shy some World Cup redemption.” of exactly a year,” podiums.

Hicks said. “We’ll see “If I’m capable Eddie Hicks how I respond menof doing that, the tally once the event is Olympics should fall prepared, but I’ve come back strong into place,” Hicks said. since I strapped my skis back on and Hicks is very appreciative of the I’m eager for some redemption.” corporate help he’s received.

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Powerful Pilots take flight against B.C. all-stars

Jadon Cohee led the TBI all-stars with 15 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the B.C. high school selects fell 131-56 to Findlay Prep Sunday at the LEC.

by Howard Tsumura Special to the Langley Advance

If there was one thing that was impossible to miss Sunday evening, as the No. 1-ranked boys high school basketball team in the U.S. rolled to another decisive win over a team of local high school-aged all-star selects at the second annual Tsumura Basketball Invitational, it’s just how strong the visiting Findlay Prep Pilots of Henderson, Nev., actually are.

We’re talking about pure muscle here, the kind of brawn that allows you to play the power game in the post, the kind that allows you to play through the physical contact in transition.

And you can be sure that after the Pilots topped the TBI All-Stars 131-56 at the Langley Events Centre, others were noticing, especially when considering the visitors outscored their hosts by

an awe-inspiring 95-20 margin in the paint.

“We’re just as skilled as they are,” said guard Jadon Cohee, the Walnut Grove guard who led his team with 15 points, “but they all have like 50 or 60 pounds on us. I just don’t think B.C. players get in the weight room enough.

With B.C. players, it is more about practising your skills.”

Truer words couldn’t be spoken.

No one is trying to say that the most talented high school team to ever play on B.C. soil would have lost if the TBI Selects had eaten more Wheaties and pumped a little iron.

But Cohee’s point spoke volumes about how much more competitive B.C. players could be if more of them could be as dedicated to their physical conditioning programs as their top U.S. counterparts.

Simply put, you can’t even begin a legitimate talent comparison of the two teams because the difference in sheer physical strength made it impossible to tell.

“We’re just And the box as skilled as score told that they are, but story so well.

Findlay Prep they all have shot 71 per cent like 50 or 60 from the field pounds on for the game and never relied on us.” the three-point Jadon Cohee shot. They didn’t have to.

“But it was good for us to get a chance to play in that kind of an atmosphere,” said Holy Cross Crusaders guard Taylor Browne, who finished with nine points, including a pair of late treys. continued on page A26…

Some choices are hard.

Jonah Bolden, a 6’9” power forward with the Findlay Prep Pilots from Henderson, Nev., was about to slam dunk the ball between a pair of Tsumura Basketball Invitational (TBI) all-stars’ defenders Sunday during an elite high school basketball tournament at the Langley Events Centre.

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks juggernaut is continuing its forward trajectory through Pacific Junior Hockey League opposition.

Last Wednesday at Aldergrove Arena, the Kodiaks won their sixth straight game with an 8-6 victory over the Grandview Steelers.

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“The one thing is that in the States, they just play so much tougher. To them, the ball is everything. They are just way more aggressive to get the ball.”

There was no question that the TBI Selects had their moments, stringing together a couple of impressive runs, but it’s hard to gauge how hungry Findlay was once its lead got past 35 points. The Pilots opened the game on an 11-0 run and led 26-6 after the first quarter.

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The Kodiaks led 2-0 after the first period and the rest of the way, the game was dead even, with the teams exchanging two goals each in the second frame and four goals apiece in the third period.

PJHL-leading scorer Stephen Ryan scored a pair of first-period goals for the Kodiaks, the first at the 3:13 mark, and the second with 4:27 to go in the frame.

Grandview stormed back to tie the game at 2-2 with goals 19 seconds apart from Timothy Chow and Mitchell Steinke.

The Kodiaks regained momentum when Kenny Prato scored 10:39 into the middle frame.

Then, in the latter stages of a Kodiaks’ powerplay, Aldergrove’s Adam Callegari scored with 44 seconds to go in the second period to give the hosts a 4-2 lead.

The third period was a wild one with goals coming fast and furious.

Leading 6-5, the Kodiaks put the game away with goals from Spencer McHaffie and Callegari’s second of the night.

Grandview’s Quinn Lenihan scored on a Steelers’ powerplay with 1:02 remaining in the contest to round out the scoring.

Quinncy Leroux and Ryan, to complete his hat trick, also scored third period goals for the Kodiaks.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the Kodiaks led the PJHL’s Harold Brittain Conference with a 16-4-2-0 record. With 34 points, the Aldergrove junior Bs were three points clear of second place Abbotsford and a whopping 15 points better than third place Ridge Meadows in the conference.

The top team in the entire PJHL is the Tom Shaw Conference-leading Delta Ice Hawks, at 17-5-12 for 37 points.

The Ice Hawks and Kodiaks clashed last night (Dec. 4) at Aldergrove Arena. The game got underway after the Langley Advance went to press Wednesday afternoon.

Tonight (Thursday, Dec. 5) the Kodiaks are taking on the host Mission City Outlaws at the Mission Leisure Centre. Opening faceoff is 7:15 p.m.

Then, on Sunday, they travel to the Burnaby Winter Club for a 4 p.m. game against the Steelers.

ICE CHIPS: At press time, the Kodiaks had the top three scorers in the league in Ryan (20 goals, 43 points), Prato (13 goals, 37 points) and Callegari (13 goals, 35 points).

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“And it was a fabulous experience for the players,” TBI co-coach George Bergen said of having them experience it first hand, “but it was also a great experience for the coaches.”

The B.C. all-stars and the Findlay players were happy to pose for pictures together after the game, and Ryan Cowley of Ladner’s Delta Pacers said his experienced would serve a greater good.

“It was hard to know what emotion to have to play a team like that,” said Cowley, a sturdy forward who went seven-of-nine from the free throw line and scored nine points for the TBI Selects. “I mean, they are a high school team, and they are all the same age as us. But they are also one of the best teams in the world, and to play against a guy who might go to the NBA? Tonight was the most incredible experience and you can’t describe it to anyone unless you have been in it. So I am excited to take this back to my high school and pass everything on to my fellow teammates at Delta.”

– Howard Tsumura is a reporter with the Vancouver Province

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Team Tardi off to B.C. ’spiel

A team representing the Langley Curling Club are among those qualifying to compete at the B.C. junior championship bonspiel in Chilliwack.

Twelve junior teams, including one from the Langley Curling Club, have snapped up the remaining berths for the 2014 Tim Hortons BC junior curling championships.

Six junior men’s and six junior women’s teams will now join the four teams that have already qualified for the junior provincial event which takes place at the Chilliwack Curling Club from Dec. 26-31.

The junior men’s and junior women’s finals will be televised on Sportsnet Dec. 31.

Visit http://www.curlbc.ca/communications/tv-schedules/ for the TV schedule.

The 12 successful teams battled through a challenging field at the Coastal Playdowns at the Coquitlam Curling Centre on the weekend.

On the junior men’s side, Team Tardi, from the Langley Curling Club, was a B event qualifier. Tyler Tardi (Surrey) skips the team with brother Jordan Tardi (Surrey) playing third and Nicholas Meister (Langley) at second and Zachary Umbach (Coquitlam) at lead.

Team Parker, from the Royal City Curling Club, were the final C event qualifiers.

The team includes second Dylan Heimburger from Langley.

On the women’s side, two teams from the Lower Mainland recently qualified for the 2014 Scotties BC women’s curling championship, presented by Best Western.

The teams earned their berths at an open playdown event held at the Kelowna Curling Club last weekend.

The two successful teams were Team Gibson, from Vancouver Curling Club, and Team Mallett, from Cloverdale Curling Club.

Team Mallett has a local connection, being skipped by Langley’s Marla Mallett. Rounding out the team is third Kelly Shimizu (Richmond), second Adina Tasaka (Vancouver) and lead Shannon Ward (Burnaby).

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Fresh holiday BAKING & fabulous GIFT BASKETS Farm-made pies, jams, jellies, syrups, fudge, Christmas trees, greenery & wreaths, UNIQUE gifts, berry wines, beautiful gift baskets and sweet & savoury food platters are all part of the old fashioned experience of stepping back in time that you feel when you visit Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery.

YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!

Take the Worry out of CHRISTMAS DINNER.

Enjoy a Christmas dinner to remember here at the farm!

Enjoy a Fresh JD Farms Specialty Turkey

Visit our website at www.krauseberryfarms.com or call us today

and indulge in a delicious stress free meal.

at 604.856.5757 to book your corporate or family dinner!

SPECIAL EVENTS HAPPENING AT THE FARM THIS YEAR INCLUDE:

Old-Fashioned Horse drawn wagon rides (weekends only – weather permitting)

✓ Grain Fed ✓ No Animal Bi-Products ✓ Antibiotic Free

✓ Exceptional Flavour ✓ Stringent Certification Program

Pancake Breakfast with Santa – Sunday, December 15th • 10am-1pm No Reservations Required! (by donation to Breast Cancer Research in memory of Liz Krause) Featuring: Santa Clause, Jenna of Creative Lime

Christmas Hours: Open until December 22nd Wed-Sun: 9am to 5pm 6179-248th Street, Langley, BC Tel: 604-856-5757 www.krauseberryfarms.com

Christmas Weekend Hours: Dec. 21-23 8am to 6pm Dec. 24 8am to 4pm Dec. 31 9am to 5pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day 24726-52nd Avenue, Langley, BC Tel: 604-856-2431 www.jdfarms.ca

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Grand PRIZE GIFT Basket

Blackwood Lane Winery The most acclaimed wines in BC, with scores soaring to unprecedented 96 and 97 points of out 100, are made right here

With Every Purchase You Can Enter to Win One of SIX Grand Prize Gift Baskets Each Valued at $300!

on our historic 248th Street Trail.

BASKETS FROM:

Blackwood Lane Winery has been at the forefront of the wine industry in Canada since our inception with the release of our amazing 2004 Alliance (Bordeaux style wine).

• Blackwood Lane Winery • Bonetti Meats

• Krause Berry Farms • Thunderbird Show Park

• JD Farms • Kensington Prairie Farm

Our wines are featured at the most prestigious restaurants in Vancouver, Toronto, and Hong Kong; and far away embassies around the globe.

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Our store carries a long list of wines as well as a special selection of wine related gifts.

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Book your private Christmas parties at our Acacia Room.

Featuring creations by chef Aaron Turkstra.

54 Ave.

50 Ave.

Christmas Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays 11am to 5pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 25180 8th Ave., Aldergrove, BC Tel: 604-856-5787 www.blackwoodlanewinery.com

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248th STREET

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JD FARMS SPECIALTY TURKEY

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BONETTI MEATS

Fraser Hwy.

KENSINGTON PRAIRIE FARM

16 Ave.

BLACKWOOD LANE WINERY 8 Ave.

8 Ave.

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