Langley Advance March 13 2014

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Langley gymnastics coach charged

An Abbotsford man is in custody charged with sexual interference.

by Matthew Claxton

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A coach associated with the Langley Gymnastics Federation has been charged with sexual interference, the Langley RCMP

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Langley gymnastics coach John William Henry

announced Tuesday.

John William Henry, a 32-yearold Abbotsford man, has been charged after an investigation began on Thursday, March 6.

Henry was arrested that day, and

charged on Friday, March 7. He is being held in custody until a court appearance on Friday, March 14.

The Langley RCMP Serious Crime Unit has taken on the investigation, and is interested in hearing from anyone with more information on the matter, said Cpl. Holly Marks, spokesperson for the local RCMP. The investigation progressed quickly for a number of reasons, said Marks.

“Most importantly, to remove the possibility of future incidents,” she said.

Henry has been cooperative with investigators, Marks said.

He did not have a criminal record, police said.

Police are releasing few other details about the investigation at this time as the case is now headed towards the courts. This is also to protect the identity of the victim and any potential witnesses.

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by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

A small herd of cattle caused a bit of a traffic snarl Wednesday morning on the

Langley Bypass after the cows got loose on the road.

The RCMP and Langley Animal Protection Society were both called at about 5:55 a.m.

According to Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks, the event was described as “traffic hazard, cows” on a report.

Police received a number of calls about the cattle milling around on the Bypass near Glover Road and the train crossing.

Officers arrived and helped the owner of

the animals herd four back into the trailer.

The owner explained that he had been transporting the cattle from his property in Chilliwack to a slaughterhouse in Surrey.

When he drove over the train tracks, the pin holding the trailer door popped out. Four cows escaped. None of the cows, nor the humans involved, were harmed.

The LAPS organization didn’t even have to head out, as the Mounties and owner rounded up the cattle fairly quickly.

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Trinity Western University announced it has named Bob Kuhn as its president and vice chancellor.

Kuhn, who has served as the university’s interim president since July 2013, will be Trinity Western’s fourth president since its inception in 1962.

“After 52 years of growth and miraculous accomplishments, Trinity Western University has found its place as a leader among the ranks of Christian higher education,” Kuhn said.

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Development

Three nights of furor over Fort site A multi-night public hearing explored the controversial Coulter Berry Building redesigned proposal.

by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

Hundreds turned out to speak for or against the controversial Coulter Berry Building planned for Fort Langley at Monday’s Township council hearing.

Of more than 140 people who spoke on Monday night, during the four-hour first portion of the meeting, approximately 35 were opposed, and one or two were neutral.

Those in favour were largely Fort residents, some of them having lived there for decades.

“I need a place to live,” said Fred Jackson, a longtime resident who now uses a wheelchair. “Coulter Berry offers four suites that can be handicapped adjusted.”

Nothing else in the Fort is offering that kind of housing, he said.

“I need that third floor, and I support it a hundred per cent,” said Jackson.

The third floor of the threestorey development planned for the corner of Mavis and Glover, is the key to much of the controversy.

The building is to consist of commercial outlets on the ground floor, offices on the second, and condo apartments on the third.

Those in favour say it is an attractive building that will bring new residents and jobs to the Fort, along with additional parking, the majority of which will be underground. It is to be built with a heritage-style facade.

Opponents charge that it violates heritage guidelines created for the Fort’s downtown, and that it is simply too large, and will overshadow the area. They worry that it will destroy the heritage character of the neighbourhood.

The pro-Coulter Berry side was

Residents packed the Township hall Monday for a Coulter Berry hearing. More people watched from hallways on screens set up to accommodate the large crowds.

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well organized Monday, having to two storeys in height. signed up the vast majority of “I believe it is a beautiful the first 100 speakers. building, however it is way too Many were local business big in height and width,” said owners, like Catherine Doyle.

Sarah Fraser.

“This delay in building is Some residents whose families negatively affecting my busigo back more than a century ness,” Doyle said. spoke, on either side.

She was one of many who Katherine Hope is a fifth-generwanted construction to resume. ation member of the Hope famNeither side has been happy ily, and she noted that her greatabout what some have dubbed grand uncle was the architect the “heritage hole,” the sizeof the Fort Langley Community able excavation that was created Hall, and she is related to the before a court ruled against the Berry family, which had a store first version of on the site, and the Coulter Berry for which the “It’s too damn high plan. building is partly Many prominnamed. and it takes up too ent residents of “We want to much space.” the Fort and surprogress and Bob Armstron rounding areas evolve as a comspoke on behalf of munity,” Hope the project. said.

Howie Vickberg, a former Bob Armstron, whose greatTownship councillor, said that grandfathers came to the Fort in council had endorsed the first 1882, and who had an ancestor version of the design, and said who also worked to build the that, if anything, this second ver- community hall, was opposed to sion has been an improvement. the project.

“I would hope you would give He has no problem with the the same consideration to the look of the building, he said. new proposal,” Vickberg said.

“But it’s too damn high and Albert Anderson of Aldor acres it takes up too much space,” he also spoke in favour, as did said. artist and Fort Gallery director Many residents, for and Susan Falk. against, bemoaned the fact that Opponents were steadfast that the controversy has divided the the building should be reduced community. Many said they

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are reluctant to talk about their views because they worry it will harm their personal or professional relationships.

Connie Blundy, president of the Fort Langley Community Association, said her group was officially remaining neutral. Its own members are divided, she said.

The association is calling for a new Fort Langley Official Community Plan, created with consultation with the current residents, and to which developers can adhere.

The meeting ended at 11 p.m. and was to continue into Tuesday evening, with 28 people still left on the speaker’s list. The hearing continued for another four hours on Tuesday, with approximately 244 people having spoken by the end of the second night. There were another 60 names on the list heading into the third night, and more people would be allowed to sign up at the meeting.

After last week’s overcrowded attempt to hold a hearing on a new Brookswood/Fernridge Community plan, the Township was better prepared for the Coulter Berry hearing. Screens and speakers were set up at several foyers in the Township civic facility so overflow crowds could watch.

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Kids causes

Rollers bowl for the kids

Teams and individuals tested their bowling expertise for charity.

by Troy Landreville sports@langleyadvance.com

An annual fundraiser in Langley adopted a retro theme last weekend.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley gave Bowl for Kids Sake a 1970s feel.

In all, 35 teams bowled March 8 and 9. executive director Mary Reeves estimated that this year’s Bowl for Kids Sake will generate roughly $25,000 – about what was raised last year.

The beneficiary from the weekend of strikes, spares, and occasional gutter balls is BBBSL, which pairs adult volunteers (a.k.a.

Bigs) with children in need of a mentor (Littles).

Funds raised will be used for three mentoring programs: traditional community-based matches, inschool mentoring matches (both adult and teen), and the Go Girls and Game On group programs.

“These programs for the most part are preventative in nature and support children at risk of falling through the cracks and not reaching their full potential,” Reeves said. “All programs provide youth with a role model and a friend to talk to. The focus is on building positive, support-

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The Deloitte LLP team bowled at Willowbrook Lanes on March 8 during the Bowl for Kids Sake event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley. ing relationships founded on trust and respect.”

Reeves said the weekend had a great vibe.

“We loved the costumes from the 1970s,” she said.

“Clearly the Hardy Sales teams, Aldergrove Credit Union, and Soroptomists were [wearing] the most colourful and engaging costumes.”

The bowler adorned in the best individual costume took home a threepiece luggage set compliments of Travel Best Bets, and the best dressed team won a trophy. Panago donated pizza for every session and Subway Fraser Crossing donated cookies.

This was a banner year in terms of corporate support, with the highest ever number of lane sponsors in event history.

“It was nice to see some

new businesses get on board this year,” said Reeves, who noted that all the money raised stays in Langley. “It is such a fun, entertaining and team building way to do good for the community and children in Langley.”

Hardy Sales had two teams bowling and raised the most money as a company team. Maxine D’Andrea and Tim Lounsbury were the top individual fundraisers.

BBBSL turning 40 is a milestone for a group.

“This is a year of celebration for our agency and all of the former and current volunteers,” Reeves said. “Littles and staff have played a role in why we are here today.”

For more about BBBSL visit its website at bbbslangley.com.

Local roadways

Driver rams back of school bus A school bus with no children on board was hit from behind by a car Tuesday around lunchtime.

by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

One person is in hospital after a car crashed into the back of a school bus in South Langley Tuesday just after noon.

The school bus was driving south and slowing for a red light at the corner of 200th Street and 32nd Avenue, said Cpl. Holly Marks, spokesperson for the Langley RCMP. The bus was empty of children, and the driver was the only person on board at the time.

A Toyota, also heading south, slammed into the back of the bus and was pinned under the bus’s rear bumper and undercarriage.

Two of the three people in the car were able to get out, unhurt, but the third was trapped for a time. She was freed from the vehicle and taken to hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries.

The Langley Township fire department used lift bags – giant heavy rubber air bags – to lift the rear of the bus off the car to separate the wrecks, said assistant fire chief Bruce Ferguson.

The driver of the school bus was not hurt, but was shaken up by the crash, said Marks.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, but has not yet spoken to the RCMP, can call them at 604-532-3200.

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Langley Mounties have released images of suspects in two crimes.

by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

The Langley RCMP are looking for a pair of criminals, one a carjacker, the other a shoplifter.

At about 9 p.m. on Dec. 9, a Langley man was sitting in his car outside of Ed’s Market in the 20700 block of 42nd Avenue, when he was attacked, said police.

The attacker punched the man and took his car, heading south down 208th Street.

The victim ran into Ed’s Market and called the police, said Cpl. Holly Marks, spokesperson for the Langley RCMP. Police found the vehicle a short time later in the 20500 block of 24th Avenue. The victim’s iPod and wallet had been taken.

The RCMP are now releasing a photo of a suspect taken from surveillance video. The suspect is Caucasian, in his mid 20s, standing 6’0” tall, with an average build and possibly facial hair. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black Adidas track suit with white stripes, and he was carrying a “murse,” or satchel.

Police also have a surveillance photo of a suspect in a shoplifting incident that took place on Feb. 23 at The Bay at Willowbrook Shopping Centre.

A member of store security saw a man walk through the store’s south

Langley RCMP would like to talk to this man about a recent carjacking in Brookswood. entrance with a coffee maker worth about $150.

The man, a Caucasian between 30 and 40 years old, got into a white Mazda 3. He is described as standing 6’4” with a medium build, and was wearing a black UA baseball cap, a grey sweater, black vest, and blue jeans.

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on either incident can call the Langley RCMP at 604532-3200.

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BC Seniors Games

Party welcomes Games

A cribbage player shared her memories from the 2013 BC Seniors Games in Kamloops.

BFF (Big Family Fun)

by Troy Landreville

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The fact the 2014 BC Seniors Games is a half a year away didn’t stop the host community from having a kick-off party last weekend.

Langley is welcoming more than 3,500 athletes ages 55-plus from across the province for the multi-sport competition taking place Sept. 9-13.

On Saturday afternoon an event introducing invited guests to the Games was held at the at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre.

The afternoon also served as a thankyou to the “Friends of the Games,” businesses, organizations, and volunteer partners who are donating their time and money to make the event a success.

The celebration included refreshments, carpet bowling and table tennis demonstrations, and guest speakers including Sheila Lanktree, who partnered with Bill Pike to win silver in their cribbage flight at the 2013 Games that ran Aug. 20 to 24 in Kamoops.

“I was treating the whole experience in a rather blase manner,” Lanktree recalled.

Then she attended the opening ceremonies where 3,700 participants from 15 zones from across B.C. “marched into the centre with great fanfare, Lanktree said.

“And at the end [1968 Olympic alpine skiing champion] Nancy Greene Raine jogged in, carrying the torch to light the flame for our Games,” she shared. “This whole opening ceremony was so impressive.”

Lanktree realized then that the BC Seniors Games is a huge event for seniors, and an equally huge undertaking for the event’s organizers and volunteers.

Lanktree and Pike were among 100 cribbage participants involved in fivef-

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Norma Andrus, who won three medals in table tennis at the 2013 BC Seniors Games that ran Aug. 20-24 in Kamloops, returned the ball during Saturday’s kick-off party for the upcoming 2014 Games in Langley. Inset below: Cribbage player Sheila Lanktree spoke at the event at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. lights at the Kamloops Games.

She said that she and her partner were presented with their medals during a formal ceremony.

“It was very official, we were presented with our medals, and it just felt so good,” she said.

There are 25 sports included in this year’s 27th annual Games, and they range from whist and crib to swimming and bowling.

Lanktree hopes to experience the Games again, “hopefully as a competitor or, if not, a volunteer.”

Helpers wanted

The push continues for volunteers.

People can register online at 2014bcseniorsgames.org and by clicking on the “contact us” tab on the right hand side of the screen.

They can also drop by the Games office to sign up in person. Located at 20560 Fraser Hwy., the office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Rift in Fort as deep as pit

It’s not been good for Fort Langley having a giant excavation at one of its most prominent corners since last fall. The one thing – almost the only thing – that both supporters and opponents of the Coulter Berry building can agree on is that they want the so-called Heritage Hole to be filled in.

The only other point of agreement, increasingly, is that the debate has dragged on so long, and turned so toxic, that it is poisoning the community.

Regardless of the side they were on, a number of speakers at the three-night (so far) public hearing on the second iteration of Coulter Berry said they were worried about the fabric of the community. People spoke of not wanting to speak up pro or con for fear of alienating friends and family.

It’s well known both to outsiders and longtime residents that Fort Langley is a neighbourhood that takes its physical form very seriously. Every change is certain to draw opinions, and while those are sometimes positive – a few recent proposals for new buildings have flown through with nary a whisper of discontent – the Fort is also legendary for fighting something its residents don’t feel belongs.

In 1999, more than 200 people signed up to oppose plans to locate a window factory on the land where the International Forest Products sawmill once stood. The public hearing ran for four days before the developer pulled out in the face of massive public disapproval. The successor project, the Bedford Landing development, was reshaped several times before and during its creation by public input. Plans for parks, trails, waterfront areas, and especially heritage buildings, always draw intense interest.

No matter what the result of the Township’s decision on Coulter Berry, we hope for two things for the Fort. The first is that this can spark a new look at regulations on what can and can’t be built there, to see what the community will accept. The other is that residents will be able to put this behind them, to get back to being a community again.

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Conservatives not fans of voters Painful truth

Conservative MP Brad Butt tried to improve the government’s case for this measure by saying he’d seen people picking voter information cards out of the garbage and using them to vote illegally. He later had to retract this, Matthew Claxton claiming someone else had just told him about mclaxton@langleyadvance.com this. In either case, it’s curious that he didn’t see fit to report the crime to either Elections Canada or the RCMP. Should you vote? Is voting important to Vouching is the system by which I, a voter a democracy? Should young people, new with proper ID, can vouch for you, my friend Canadians, and the elderly be encouraged to Stan, and say, yes, this is Stan Smith, I’ve vote? known him for years, he is who he says he is.

If you said yes to any of these questions, And then we sign documents affirming this, you disagree with the Conservative governand I’m essentially on the hook if Stan turns ment’s new Fair Elections Act. However, you out to be a vile infiltrator who’s trying to vote do agree with the head of Elections Canada, twice. a host of scholars and academics The Tories claimed that vouchwho study the democratic process, However, there ing has given rise to widespread and Preston Manning, godfather of electoral fraud. However, there is no evidence the new Canadian conservatism. is no evidence of fraud.

The Fair Elections Act (roll your of fraud.

In fact, the head of Elections eyes while you say it) contains a Canada, Marc Mayrand, number of provisions that seem to explained this at great length in be directly designed to reduce voter front of a Parliamentary committee recently. turnout.

The author of the report the government cited First, it bans Elections Canada from promotto back up its fraud claims popped up to ing the act of voting, or from publishing its explicitly deny that he’d ever said any such own research reports. thing.

This seems like an exceedingly good idea, What else is in the bill? Increased donaespecially considering that young people have tion limits for individuals, because money been abandoning the polls in great numbers has always been good for politics. And the for the last few decades. And why would you right for sitting MPs to recommend names want to reach out to educate those who have to Elections Canada of poll supervisors. That just received their citizenship cards? Bah, let would give things that touch of non-partisan them fend for themselves! Educating the eleclegitimacy. torate is a waste of time!

The Tories do not seem to have much to say There is also the elimination of both voter in support of their legislation, even as they identification cards and of the “vouching” sysare getting hammered from both right and left tem. over various, or all facets, of the bill.

You have probably been receiving voter I briefly thought that I might be interested in cards in the mail for years, which help voters identify themselves at the polls, especially vot- hearing the Conservatives defend this bill.

Then I changed my mind. I’m not interested ers who don’t have a lot of traditional ID. in a defence of an indefensible piece of legislaWho doesn’t have traditional ID? Mostly the tive garbage. When Preston Manning tells you poor and the young. But their votes shouldn’t it’s a bad idea, Tories, you should listen. count for as much, because they don’t conListen, and scrap the whole bill, then pretribute as much labour value to society, tend it was all a bad dream. It would have and of course, because they might not vote been better had that been the case.

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Community ignored again

to register opposition to the OCP amendDear Editor, ment. But alas, our voices fell on deaf ears.

Township council has once again ignored The land is Aldergrove’s only opportunity a community plan and barreled ahead to have easy access to a local environmental despite community opposition. area within walking distance from our What is the point of a community plan if homes and schools. Council has now essenwe do not to follow it? What is the point tially taken a park from us. of a public hearing if council does not Although Township planners listen?

Letters advise 7.7 acres will remain forCollectively, the residents of Langley to the ested, they are merely following Township own a piece of property in minimum guidelines put in place Aldergrove through which Bertrand to protect streams, tributaries, and Creek runs. The property is divided; its northern portion contains Editor swamps.

In the end, it may be even less. degraded land and its southern half One councilor called the forest a is forested. “war zone,” possibly a reference to social The forest is far superior to what the problems Aldergrove faces – a separate development company would have us issue that cannot be solved by developing a believe. forest designated for recreation, a place for What matters though, is that a sixth our students to explore and learn. of the land was designated Educational/ And the biggest disappointment of all?

Recreational.

Once again the controversial pool/ice arena According to the Official Aldergrove has been brought into the conversation.

Community Plan, it was not intended for They say this land is being sold to support development, yet it is now included in their the building of the pool. development plans.

Have they not learned from the Glen The Township commissioned a developer Valley experience? Aldergrove residents do and has likely been working on plans for not want to be pitted against each other. over a year (the arborist report is from a I support the effort to afford a pool for year ago), then posted development signs Aldergrove, but please do not do it by sellduring the busiest time of year: Christmas ing a precious urban forest that was intendand New Year’s. ed for a different form of recreation.

Residents had only three weeks’ notice of the intention to re-zone the property before Jessica Horst, Aldergrove the public hearing.

[Note: A fuller version of this letter is Many signed a hastily organized petition, online at www.langleyadvance.com. Click on and many more attended the public hearing Opinion, or search the writer’s name.]

Brookswood

Monstrous bridge plan ambiguous

Dear Editor, I was one of several people who emailed the Township about this [Monstrous Brookswood bridge, March 4 Letters, Langley Advance] and received a vague response that the maps do not indicate streets, but rights-of-way and property lines, even though all the major streets and roads are clearly labeled on the perimeter of the map, including 40th Avenue and 200th Street.

I hope Township staff can understand how the average person might mistake this for a street map, as most maps used by the public are

based on roads, not rightsof-way or property lines.

It appears that the proposed map is based on the existing map included in Bylaw 2475, which also appears to show these “roads” through and across Anderson Creek at 40th Avenue and 198th Street.

As residents are well aware, those roads do not exist, but have clearly caused some confusion after being brought to the public’s attention with the new maps and proposal of the latest community plan.

However, there is a “Proposed Pedestrian Improvement Environment”

Coulter Berry

Mayor shows bias in hearing

Dear Editor, The mayor has clearly shown his bias at the ongoing Coulter Berry public hearing. The mayor stopped speakers from “making personal remarks,” however he repeatedly allowed remarks that were favourable to the developer.

I say to the mayor, “You can’t have it both ways.”

The entire process is a farce if you bring that kind of bias to the process. This hearing should not continue this way.

It is little wonder that the Township ends up defending itself in court. I am sure that my comments here would not be allowed at that hearing.

Since the entire process is probably being recorded, I suggest that all personal remarks, both good and bad, be struck from the public record.

I am not interested in knowing that the developer is some kind of saint, as some speakers seem to suggest. I am only interested in the actual development.

Wally Martin, Murrayville [Note: Find more letters on this topic online at www.langleyadvance.com. Click on Opinion.]

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following the road-that-isnot-a-road extending 40th Avenue across Anderson Creek.

In the boards and documentation available to the public, the only mention of pedestrian improvements applies to sidewalks.

If this route through Brookswood Park is not a road, what is it? A foot bridge? A trail?

Are there any plans, conceptual or otherwise, to build a bridge, pedestrian or otherwise, across Anderson Creek to connect 40th Avenue through Brookswood Park?

As a property owner facing Anderson Creek, I know I am not alone in my concern about any proposed or conceptual construction in, over, around, or through the creek.

I understand that Township staff have their work cut out for them with many curious residents asking questions, but it would definitely ease many minds if they could upgrade their official community plan with an accurate, current street map.

Shon Troelstrup, Brookswood [Note: Find more letters on this topic online at www. langleyadvance.com. Click on Opinion.]

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And while Envision Financial is most often in the foreground, Coast Capital, Westminster Savings, and the team at Aldergrove Credit Union – and the parent company of Aldergrove Financial Group – are definitely deserving of accolades for their efforts.

We often see the local ACU branch managers and staff members holding fundraisers, and getting behind local charities and organizations that do great work in our community.

To mark ACU’s 60th year in business, they’re hosting their own event and inviting the community out to celebrate with them at free skating.

To help mark the six-decade milestone, and to give back to its members and communities, ACU is holding these skating events in two locations in Langley and one in Abbotsford on Saturday.

CEO Gus Hartl is inviting everyone to attend.

“For the past 60 years, we have been providing our members with the best in financial services, including giving back with our patronage and rebate program,” Hartl said. “We look forward to another 60 years of supporting our members and communities.

One session is being held in Langley,

at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Brookswood, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. followed by another in Aldergrove, at the 272nd Street arena from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The other, in Abbotsford, is being held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre on McMillan Road.

Real avid skaters might even be able to zoom from one to the other in under 20 minutes and take advantage of some quality ice time.

In addition to providing the free community skating events, volunteers will be on hand accepting non-perishable food donations for the local food bank.

Hope to see you on the ice.

Sushi fan alert issued

I know I’ve mentioned this in past, but the former Coza building in the 6200 block of 200th Street is in the midst of a rather significant transformation.

Contractors have been busy with this metamorphosis for months now, making room – in large part – for another Browns Socialhouse, but also for Jenny and Dennis Lee’s new restaurant.

While the huge plastic cover has yet to be stripped back to reveal what Browns is going to look like, the doors have swung open on Sushico Japanese Restaurant right next door.

As a sushi fan – our family jokes that sushi is our version of fast food, just a little more on the healthy side than Mickey Ds and BKing – we’re sure to check out this new restaurant in short order.

The Lees, and their 13-member staff, seem to be bringing a focus on healthy Asian cuisine in a modern style restaurant.

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It’s the typical Japanese dishes we’ve all come to know and expect from sushi restaurants, with a “delightful mixture of Korean Western food twists,” said Jenny.

But honestly, between this new sushi restaurant – which opened up just two weeks ago – and the new Genji Sushi that opened up in the blossoming village of Murrayville (near 222nd Street and Fraser Highway), plus a few others that have popped up on my radar in recent months – I’m going to be hard pressed to get to each of them quickly.

What do our mayors have to say to Langley business operators?

Ahead of the November municipal elections, I’m willing to bet they have a lot they’d like to say. But then, the question is, what do people want to hear?

Attendance at next Tuesday’s monthly chamber dinner at Cascades Casino will undoubtedly tell us how many are interested in what Township Mayor Jack Froese and City Mayor Ted Schaffer have to say.

The topic March 18, interestingly enough, for the Township presentation from Froese is “building our future.”

Given the humungous turnout and rather significant backlash spawned by the redevelopment ideas floated last week for Brookswood and Fernridge, I suspect his presentation alone should pack the chamber dinner.

In his preamble for the meeting, Froese’s presentation will apparently touch on his community’s ability to grow for the future.

“The growth strategy for the region will see the Township of Langley’s population double over the next 30 years. Learn about what is being done to prepare for

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Dennis Lee has opened a new restaurant, Sushico, in Willowbrook. this exciting growth.”

Each year, election or no, the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce invites the mayors to speak. But the crowds are always bigger and the discussions more heated when it’s an election year and when there’s some hot-button items heating up the masses.

Now, the actions of Schaffer and the City council might not be quite as contentious at the moment, but many will want to hear what he, too, has to say.

His presentation is called Investing in Business, Investing in Our Future.

He plans to address how attracting and retaining investment in the City benefits the entire community.

This chamber meeting is being held Tuesday, March 18, in the casino ballroom starting at 5 p.m. The cost is $35 for chamber members, $50 for non-members – which might knock out some of the folks thinking of attending.

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Bard goes big band on TWU stage

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dding singing and dancing into a Shakespearean play has been a challenge for Angela Konrad.

But the Walnut Grove director, teacher, and dramaturge said taking a play that’s hundreds of years old and propelling it forward into the 1930s – complete with the musical stylings of Cole Porter, swing and dancing reminiscent of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, as well as beautiful costumes and a stylish art deco set representative of the era – has successfully been achieved at Trinity Western University.

“I have a habit of working singing and dancing into all my plays so I obviously love those aspects,” said Konrad, the chair of the TWU theatre department who unveils her adaptation next week with the opening of Much Ado About Nothing.

The play, which runs from March 11 to 22, is definitely not what Bard fans might typically expect.

“This show is so much fun.

Who doesn’t love a battle of the sexes? The singing and dancing, the slapstick, the glam, the heart – this really is a show with something for everyone,” Konrad told the Langley Advance.

Since auditions in November, she has been working with students about 20 hours a week getting ready for next Tuesday’s opening.

Even having worked in theatre for more than 20 years – most at home as a director working with TWU and Vancouver’s Pacific Theatre – this production has been a test

of Konrad’s talents.

The school’s theatre faculty works together to plan the season, everyone having a voice.

But ultimately, Konrad said, she was the one responsible for choosing this month’s play.

While it’s been a challenge, she’s had no regrets.

“We try to do Shakespeare every couple years or so, as it is such an important part of an actor’s training. I directed Romeo and Juliet a few years ago and wanted to try my hand at a comedy,” Konrad explained.

“I love Much Ado because it reveals the many faces of love and because the women are so smart and sassy. It’s one of those plays that feels so contemporary, despite the fact that it’s hundreds of years old. The relationships are timeless and true

to life,” she added.

So what prompted the theatre veteran to transform Much Ado, given she’s never tackled this Shakespearean classic before?

“I knew right away that I wanted to include music in the show and I had a very talented grad – Julie Casselman – offer to write music for me. I had worked with her on Romeo and Juliet, which she also acted in, so I knew I would like her work,” Konrad said.

Much Ado About Nothing tells the story of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved couples, Beatrice and Benedick. They are a pair who know how to crank up the chemistry with their witty wordplay.

They’re perfect for each other, and everyone knows it – everyone except them. While they

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Much Ado About Nothing will feature a blend of song, dance and romance, in part thanks to the doo-wop girls Rachel Lynne Bell, Charlotte Elgersma, and Audrey Herold.

Sharra Ganzeveld and Cody Friesen play witty and warring lovers in a “screwball” adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing.

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try to prove they hate each other, their friends cook up a deliciously elaborate deception to make them fall in love. All is fair, and funny, in love and matchmaking!

“As the play begins with the men returning home from a battle, it seemed helpful to anchor it to a familiar war. I liked the idea of the Second World War as this was a significant period for the empowerment of women,” Konrad added.

Fair to say her production of Much Ado will be filled with fast-talking dames, smooth-talking gangsters, slapstick, and sass, said the director, joking that some might wonder if it’s Shakespeare or a “screwball comedy.”

“Much Ado About Nothing has a style of quick-witted banter between the sexes that is the hallmark of the screwball comedies of the late 1930s/ early 1940s. Think Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story and Bringing Up Baby – these strong, mouthy women and men who claim to hate each other but everyone watching knows the sparks aren’t just about conflict,” Konrad said.

Those movies became the inspiration for her adaptation.

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Walnut Grove director Angela Konrad brings a Shakespeare comedy alive, 1930s style, in Trinity Western University’s production.

“The movies were or an escape from the online dark years of the Depression and the war and this production is something of an escape, too,” she said. “A wonderful fantasy world where people speak – and sing – what they are actually thinking.”

Making that all possible has been a challenge, without question, said Konrad, who was asked to qualify what her biggest challenge was in directing this production.

“Managing it all,” she said.

“To work on Shakespeare is a challenge. To adapt the script is a challenge. To add singing and dancing is a challenge. To work with a composer to create original music is a challenge.

To work with a choreographer to create original dances to that music is a challenge. Add in all the technical elements, and let’s say it’s never boring.”

Much Ado runs from March 11 to 22 at TWU’s School of Arts, Media + Culture, 7600 Glover Rd., Tuesdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m, plus Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.

Tickets range from $8 to $18, and are available at www.twu. ca/theatre or by calling 604-5132121 ext. 3872.

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Langley Ukes headed to Kelowna shows Musical brothers expand to the Okanagan, starting with performances by the local ensemble.

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T

he Langley Ukulele Association (LUA) is on a road trip to Kelowna this week culminating in a concert on Friday night.

Brothers Paul and Mark Luongo have seen how Langley has embraced the instrument through the local association and feel Kelowna is ready for a similar program.

Mark moved to Kelowna and together with John McMahon, an administrator with the Kelowna school district, contacted Paul, the musical director of the Langley senior

assist them in their professional development.

With the assistance of John McMahon and local funding, the community of Kelowna is striving to create a ukulele program that emulates the Langley Ukulele Association’s.”

Paul will be on a mini tour today through Saturday with the senior A & B ensembles to perform at four Kelowna schools, put on a skills developView ment workshop for Submitted photos video students and teachers, Paul Luongo (above) and with and stage the Friday Mark Luongo are planning evening performance to shows in the Okanagan. raise funds and awareness for the ukulele A & B Ukulele ensembles, community in the region. about the interest around “To my understanding, the instrument seen in the these funds will actually interior community. assist in purchasing uku“Mark is actually teachleles for the students in ing [ukulele] privately Kelowna,” Paul noted. “It and has recently created is my hope, along with an adult group called the both my ensembles, Uke-anagon-Pickers,” Paul that we can raise said. “He has done many close to $500.” workshops with teachBoth Paul and ers in West Kelowna to

Mark provide private instruction in the ukulele and both are preparing to release music – Paul a solo album and his band’s single EP, Mark, his band’s second single. Their combined love of enriching lives through music, mostly through teaching and performing, has led to the Kelowna activities this week.

“Mark was able to describe the LUA to John and John’s interest began to spark,” Paul said.

“The students in both my ensembles are keen to share the gift of music and are especially excited to display the true poten-

tial of the ukulele to the students and community of Kelowna.”

Happy to promote his brother’s efforts, Paul points out that Mark has done a “tremendous job in advocating for the ukulele as the main music educational instrument to teach the young people in Kelowna.”

To see first hand just what the ukulele can do, the Langley Ukulele Association is putting on “Music Throughout the Nations,” a concert on April 19 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium at 10238 168 St. Surrey. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at www. langleyukes. com/LUE/tickets.html or by phone at 604340-8537.

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Zest adds to cooking

T

here are obvious benefits gained from using the freshest ingredients when cooking, and using the zest from citrus fruits is no exception.

Zest from limes, lemons, oranges, or grapefruit add flavour, but also create a decorative garnish.

I always remember eating peeled oranges as a child – pieces of the white part of the peel attached tasted very bitter. That is normal.

The pale underside of the peel of a citrus is the pith. It is more bitter than the flesh of the fruit, or the outer, coloured part of the peel, called the zest.

There are many ways to include zest as an ingredient. A seafood dish will always benefit from lemon zest. Lemon and seafood are a classic combination.

Limes are often used in salsas and Mexican cooking, so their zest enhance many of those types of recipes.

Generally, use zest in any recipe that already has citrus juice as an ingredient.

An orange chicken stir-fry will taste more complete with addition of orange zest in the recipe, or as a garnish on top of the finished dish.

Zest complements many desserts, as well. Imagine a piece of spiced pumpkin cake topped with a dollop of whipped cream, delicate curls of bright yellow lemon zest, a vibrant green mint

leaf, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

As a garnish, zest brightens the appearance of your recipe, but should almost always be married with contrasting colours. In the cake example above, we add the yellow lemon zest to a green mint leaf, paired with the warm rusty colour of cinnamon.

For the orange chicken stir-fry, use the orange zest, but maybe add thin, diagonal slices of green onion.

Your imagination is your playground in the kitchen, and you should experiment as much as possible to bring enjoyment and attractiveness to the table.

There are basically three ways to remove zest from citrus fruits.

Using a knife runs a risk of including the bitter pith.

Better is a micro-plane grater or a zester.

Micro-plane graters are seen most on TV cooking shows lately. They are small, long graters with fine teeth. It is placed across a bowl, which captures the fine gratings of zest The downside is a risk of grating too far, and still getting the white bitter pith.

I find a zester to be much better. It is a small, handheld tool with five little circular blades at one end.

When it is dragged across a citrus fruit from top to bottom, it produces beautiful

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curls of zest while leaving the bitter pith behind.

A benefit of using a zester is the long curls – perfect for garnishing.

The downside, however, is that the zest curls would have to be chopped when used as an ingredient.

If you currently do not own either tool, I would recommend a zester instead of a grater. The zester is less expensive, offers garnishing versatility, and chances are, if you are cooking, you already have a knife and cutting board out, so chopping the zest for an ingredient is not too much of a chore.

Whichever tool you choose, please remember that you usually get what you pay for. Don’t expect a zester purchased for one dollar to work very well.

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eople who have containers especially for summer flowers can find an overwhelming number of brilliant choices among the summer bulb offerings this year – including the purple-leaved, pinkflowered Oxalis triangularis that becomes a houseplant (and keeps on flowering) when you bring it indoors for winter.

Unlike most summer listings, this oxalis handles deep shade or semishade. It grows only 20 centimetres (eight inches) tall, but it covers its space thickly in a clump that slowly increases.

There’s also a greenleaved white-flowered version.

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colour, but deep shade is the place where tuberous begonias are right at home, because strong sunshine can burn their leaves.

Begonia tubers are best sprouted inside, and planted outside in mid-May. Flowers can be huge, with multiple petals in red, orange, yellow, white, and pink, and in shapes varying from picotees to fringes and ruffles.

Some gardeners keep begonias for years, taking them in every winter and putting them out after frost season.

The tubers keep enlarging and the number of flowers increasing.

Also happy in shaded corners are martagon lilies, which have several reflexed petals dangling along each stem.

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Enjoy an afternoon of classic songs from wellknown musicals. Ryan Mooney, artistic director of Fighting Chance Productions, sits at the helm as the host of The Golden Age of Musicals on Wednesday at the Langley Playhouse.

Take in some of the Lower Mainland’s upand-coming performers as they belt out songs from four shows:Anything Goes, Gypsy, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

“It’s sort of like a cabaret feeling,” said Mooney of the format of the performances. “I provide colour commentary in between songs, introducing them and telling stories about the rehearsals and elements of the musicals themselves.”

The afternoon is casual, according to Mooney, with four or five songs from each musical being performed.

Tickets are $12 plus service charge through ryan@ fightingchanceproductions

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A second performance will be held at the Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock at 2 p.m. on March 26.

Tickets are available at www.whiterockplayers.ca.

ioned ones were mainly non-fragrant, and strictly purple-pink or white.

They’re now being hybridized. One is the fragrant 150cm (60-inch) martagon lily ‘Arabian Night,’ with deep red and golden blooms.

Other groups of lilies need sun and rich soil.

The shorter, fragrancefree Asiatic lilies now have many double forms, as do the taller, richly scented Oriental lilies. Doubleflowered tiger lilies are also obtainable.

It’s worth mentioning that, beautiful though double flowers can be, they’re often inaccessible to pollinators. Most pollinators can’t find their way through the maze of petals.

People who love vases of flowers inside their homes will find gladiolus gives lots of pleasure for little work – and little money, if you choose the inexpensive mixes.

Unfortunately, gladioli are high maintenance in ornamental beds, needing early staking, which has to be removed once the flower stem is cut.

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vegetable garden or in random, sunny corners, a few corms planted every week, from April to mid-July, give a whole summer of beautiful gladiolus flowers.

Stray cormlets, dropped off the old corms, easily germinate and grow through a mild winter – but usually die later.

In slug-ridden gardens, dahlias are often more fun and less work if they’re grown in containers.

Containers don’t suit large-growing dahlias, but there are more patio dahlias available now, ranging from about 35-50cm (14-20 inches).

Containers can be ringed with various copper protectors (copper slug tape, or the woven wire ‘Slug Shield’) to avert slugs.

That’s why container dahlias are a good choice for busy people who don’t have time – or rugged enough stomachs – to try any of the multitude of slug-murdering opportunities.

Eucomis species and hybrids aren’t usually standouts, though they flower for months once they start, and the seedheads are decorative.

But the cultivar ‘Leia’ is quite spectacular, with a fat spike of bright pink flowers and wavy leaf edges.

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Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Playoffs The Langley Rivermen continued their playoff series against the Surrey Eagles after the press deadline.

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Rivermen Early Bird 2014-15 Season Ticket offer Only $99! Until April 1, 2014.

Valley West Hawks BC Major Midget Hockey Championships Sat Mar 22 12:00pm vs. TBA Sun Mar 23 10:15am vs. TBA The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

public notice Composting: Nature’s Recycling Help the environment and get great soil for your garden by using a backyard composter.

Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. They can be purchased at the Civic Facility or Operations Centre during regular operating hours.

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34A AVE Civic Addresses: none – 3500 Block – 198 Street Legal Descriptions: Lot 1 Section 27 Township 7 NWD Plan EPP37019 and Lot 2 Section 27 Township 7 NWD Plan EPP37019 Description of Lands: The properties are both vacant, residential properties, approximately 857m² in size. Both properties are currently zoned R-1E and have water connections.

The pedestrian route to the Carvolth Transit Exchange will be maintained through the closure.

We appreciate your patience.

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As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependant and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area.

As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water.

This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.

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Upcycling Art Contest Calling all eco-artists! Turn trash into treasure with our second annual Upcycling Design Challenge. Create a unique and interesting piece made from at least 75 per cent found/recovered material.

Prizes will be awarded for the top entries: 1st - $500 2nd - $200 3rd - $100 Contest entries will be displayed at an exhibit at the Langley Arts Council gallery on Earth Day, April 22.

Deadline for submissions is April 12.

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Murrayville Reservoir Cleaning: March 4 - 21 As part of the Township’s long-term water quality maintenance program, we will be cleaning the interior of the Murrayville water storage reservoir. This work requires the reservoir to be drained and out of service from approximately March 4 to March 21.

As a result of this cleaning, you may notice minor changes in water pressure. This will be a temporary condition during the reservoir cleaning.

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Public Safety Information Session

The Township of Langley’s Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is hosting a free evening of information for the public.

Langley RCMP Superintendent Derek Cooke will speak about crime rates in the community, the cost of policing, and the strategic planning behind the Detachment’s crime reduction initiatives.

Sheena Vivian, Senior Emergency Planning Advisor for BC Hydro, will speak on BC Hydro’s response framework (on site and at the Emergency Operations Centre), communication with communities, and Hydro’s role in the Provincial/Regional/Emergency Operations Centre.

Registration is not required.

Date: Time: Place: Address:

Wednesday, March 19 7pm Fire Hall #6 – 2nd Floor 22170 - 50 Avenue Legislative Services 604.533.6100

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musicnotes • Ceilidh: The next St. Andrew’s United Church down home kitchen party is 7 p.m. on March 13 at 9025 Glover Rd. Enjoy an evening of traditional music, song and dance, this time with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Tickets: $5 including tea biscuits and jam, at the door. Info: www.standrewsfortlangley. ca. Performers can contact Jack at 604888-7925, jackwilliamson@telus.net.

• Kwantlen concerts: The public can attend free performances at Kwantlen Polytechnic University at noon in the auditorium. The March 14 concert features the Chamber Singers.

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• Help Raise the Roof – This Canadian Museum of Flight fundraiser is March 15 at Hangar 41, 21330 56th Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. $100 per ticket.

Info: 604-532-0035 or info@canadianflight.org.

• Sea Shepherd Society benefit – The conservation society will receive 15 per cent of proceeds from a special dinner March 18, 4-9 p.m. at An Indian Affair restaurant, 19653 Willowbrook Dr. Reservations: 604-539-8114.

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

• Aldergrove Library 26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415 Kids Crafts – For ages six to 10. Sign up in advance. 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 20.

Storytime – Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Sign up in advance. Wednesday,

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• Brookswood Library 20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055 The Selkie – The Trollsons have a comedy, improv show about the Irish tale.

Suitable for ages five to 12. Sign up in advance. March 18, 2-2:45 p.m.

• City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855 The Selkie – The Trollsons have a comedy, improv show about the Irish tale.

Suitable for ages five to 12. Sign up in advance. March 17, 11-11:45 a.m.

Teen game night – Check out games such as Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne, Ultimate Werewolf and others. Free but sign up in advance.

For ages 12-18. Pizza and refreshments. March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Birds of prey – The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society has a presentation about birds, including live ones.

Sign up in advance for the session 1-2 p.m. on March 19.

• Fort Langley Library 9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722 Clayworks – Make various clay crafts.

Supplies provided. 1-2 p.m. March 19.

• Muriel Arnason Library #130 20338 65th Ave. 604-532-3590 Crafts from Around the World – Supplies provided for crafts in celebra-

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• Murrayville Library 22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339 All hail kale – The Langley Environmental Partners Society has a presentation by author Sharon Hanna (The Book of Kale) at 3 p.m. on March 15. Free but reserve a seat in advance.

The One-Eyed Troll – The Trollsons have a comedy, improv show about this Scandinavian tale. Suitable for ages five to 12. Sign up in advance.

March 19, 11-11:45 a.m.

• Walnut Grove Library 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410 Vegetarian, vegan and raw nutrition – Join registered dietician and author Vesanto Melina at 7 p.m. on March 13.

Sign up in advance.

The Selkie – The Trollsons have a comedy, improv show about the Irish tale.

Suitable for ages five to 12. Sign up in advance. March 17, 2-2:45 p.m.

Babytime – Fun, social bonding for babies and caregivers. Enjoy bouncing, singing, and rhyming with stories. Preregister. 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 5-27.

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• Much Ado About Nothing – Trinity Western University’s School of Arts, Media and Culture is staging Shakespeare set in the big band era March 11-22 on the TWU campus. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. Tickets: $8-18. Info: twu. ca/theatre.

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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. 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.

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In Residential Areas: Reduce the smell of food by keeping barbecues clean. Keep pet food inside.

Garbage is the biggest attraction for bears so keep it secure and inaccessible to wildlife. Do not leave garbage cans out overnight: keep them in the house, a locked 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.

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tion of World Cultures Month. For ages five and up. 2-4 p.m. March 19.

WARNING

Langley has a large deer population

USE CAUTION ON ROADS

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

The 2014 Parcel Tax Roll in respect to frontage/parcel assessment will be held: Date:

Monday, March 24, 2014

Time:

2:30pm

Place:

Yorkson Creek Meeting Room, Civic Facility

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue

Those property owners affected have been notified by mail. All complaints regarding the frontage assessment must be directed to the Manager, Revenue and Tax Collection at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. The frontage/parcel assessment is used in the calculation of the frontage/parcel tax for water/sewer services that appears on the tax notice each year.

If you require further information please contact: Darlene Foxgord, Manager Revenue and Tax Collection Finance Division 604.533.6005

Make a difference where you live, work, or play The Township of Langley Adopt-a-Program is a great opportunity to get outside and make a difference where you live, work, or play, which benefits all Township of Langley residents.

You can adopt a street, park, trail, or creek.

Adopt-a-Program 604.532.7339 adopt@tol.ca

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Rivermen survive first-round playoff scare from Eagles The Langley juniors have eliminated the pesky Surrey Eagles and will now face the Coquitlam Express in the second round of the BCHL playoffs.

Balanced scoring, strong defence, and stellar goaltending catapulted the Langley Rivermen to the top of the B.C. Hockey

League during the regular season.

All three were on display in the final two games of the Rivermen’s opening

Gators soar to victory in B.C. opener

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Walnut Grove Gators small forward Tamir Alatrash (No. 20, in black) took flight against the Queen Charlotte Saints Wednesday morning at the Langley Events Centre, during the opening game of the B.C. senior boys Quad A basketball championships. The lone Langley team competing in the prestigious tournament, the Gators defeated the Saints 80-56. They will play again at 2:45 p.m. today (Thursday, March 13) at the LEC against an opponent that wasn’t determined when the Langley Advance went to press Wednesday afternoon. The Gators are seeded fourth in the 16-team tourney, which wraps up with the championship game this Saturday, March 15, at 8 p.m. Visit the tournament’s website at langleyeventscentre.com/4ABoysBBall.

round playoff series against the upstart Rivermen 3, Eagles 0 Surrey Eagles.

Monday at the LEC, Azurdia scored After a 3-0 win over Surrey Monday even strength goals 1:39 apart near the at the Langley Events Centre (LEC), the Rivermen downed the Eagles 6-1 Tuesday midway mark of the second period, while Crossthwaite stopped all 36 shots at South Surrey Arena to win the best-ofhe faced as the Rivermen took a threeseven series in six games. games-to-two series lead.

The series featured the first and fourth After a scoreless opening period, place teams in the BCHL’s Mainland Azurdia scored his first two goals of the Division. post-season at the 8:09 and 9:46 marks, The first-place Rivermen (37-13-3-5) were also the BCHL regular season cham- respectively, of the middle frame to stake the Rivermen to a 2-0 lead. pions.

The third period was scoreless until The Eagles (25-30-1-2) took the final Langley defenceman Tanner Johnson playoff spot in the Mainland. put the puck into an empty Eagles net to Regular season record aside, Surrey make it 3-0 with 2:12 remaining in reguproved to be a tough opponent, beating the Rivermen 4-3 March 5 at the LEC and lation, after Surrey pulled goaltender Bo Didur out of the net for an extra attacker. then 7-5 March 8 at South Surrey Arena The Rivermen successfully killed a fiveto even the series at two games apiece.

Rivermen head coach Bobby Henderson minute Eagles powerplay after Langley captain Mitch McLain was slapped with a said the difference in the final two games major and game misconduct for goaltendof the series was his team’s mental er interference after running into Didur at approach. the 16:06 mark of the second period.

“I think in both losses we were overICE CHIPS: Next up for the Rivermen prepared, perhaps,” Henderson said. is another upset-minded Lower Mainland “By this I mean guys were gripping their rival, the Coquitlam Express. sticks a little hard.”

The Express, who Henderson said finished third in the he was “not at all Lower Mainland with surprised” by the a 27-26-2-3 regular play of an Eagles season record, scored team that was led a mild upset by upendby their head coach, ing the second-place former NHLer Peter Prince George Spruce Schaefer.

Kings (32-20-4-2 during “Playoffs means the regular campaign) a clean slate,” in six games.

Henderson added.

Troy Landreville/Langley Advance Game one is Friday “They [the Eagles] Centre Matt Ustaski led the Langley Rivermen (March 14) at the steadily improved with six goals in the ’Men’s opening round George Preston all season, espeRecreation Centre. cially after the trade playoff victory over the Surrey Eagles.

The second game of deadline. Their the series is Saturday coach played almost (March 15) also at the GPRC. 600 games in the NHL, so we knew they Junior A hockey returns to the GPRC would be well prepared. He’s a guy who for the first time in five years because the has seen it all.”

LEC’s arena bowl is being used for the Rivermen 6, Eagles 1 B.C. senior boys Quad A basketball chamTyson Witala scored twice and added pionships, which wrap up late Saturday. a pair of assists to pace the Rivermen’s If the series goes to a fifth game, it will offence in the series clincher. be played this coming Thursday (March The 20-year-old forward gave the vis20) at the LEC with a 7:15 p.m. start itors a 3-0 lead with 1:59 to play in the time. second period and tallied his second of Asked about players who elevated the night on a Langley power play 38 sectheir play during the series, Henderson onds into the third frame to make it 4-0.

The Rivermen led 1-0 after the first per- mentioned two players specifically: Matt Ustaski – who leads the team in playoff iod on a goal from Evan Anderson, and goals (six) and points (nine) – and Austin added two more markers in the middle Azurdia. frame courtesy of defencemen Viktor “Matt Ustaski has taken his game to Dombrovskiy and Witala.

The Eagles spoiled Rivermen goaltender the next level – he put up six goals in the series. More impressive was his Brock Crossthwaite’s bid for a second defensive play. He was strong on faceshutout in as many nights, when Danton offs and hard on the body every game,” Heinen scored four minutes into the third Henderson said. “Austin [Azurdia] had an period. up-and-down season and has really got The Rivermen ran away with the game it together down the stretch and through after Langley forwards Austin Azurdia the first round. He has done a great job and Darien Craighead (on another Rivermen man advantage) scored to make killing penalties and is finding the back of the net.” it 6-1.

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Medals galore for Olympians at provincial AA competition Langley swimmers Regan Bedard, Danielle de la Gorgendiere, Karl Hallquist, and Ryan Hunter won hardware in Chilliwack.

finishing their short course on a high note.

Pair leads LOSC at Westerns

Led by medal winners Hillary Metcalfe and Justin Schramm, LOSC members shared pool space with the best in Western Canada in mid-February.

Members of the Langley Olympians The 2014 Western Canadian Swim Club took home a pool-full of medChampionships were held over four als from a provincial-level competition in days at Canada Games Pool in New Chilliwack recently.

Westminster.

The LOSC athletes were among the The meet drew 540 top age group 400 swimmers who converged on the and senior swimmers from Manitoba, Chilliwack Leisure Landing Centre from Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. who Feb. 28 to March 2, for the 2014 Swim competed in the following age categorBC Short Course (25-metre pool) AA ies: 15 and under and 16 and over for Championships. females, and 16 and under, and 17 and The meet was hosted by the Chilliwack over for males.

Spartans Swim Club.

Twelve swimmers carried the LOSC Most of these swimmers competing banner at this competition, includ– including 12 LOSC members – were ing Hillary Metcalfe, Martha Metcalfe, seeking their first AAA times to qualify Joshua Franklin, Alysse Franklin, Justin for B.C. AAA championships.

The Langley swimmers raced exception- Schramm, Chelsea Borrowdale, Robyn Nakano, Kennedy Douglas, Kelley ally, and many made the finals and won MacDonald, Siobhan Board, Renae medals.

Ledoux, and Gabby Regan Bedard, 11, won Szalkai. silver in the 11 & under “The swimmers have Each one had achieved a girls 100m breaststroke qualifying time to particiall been training hard while achieving AAA times pate in this prestigious and in both the 100m and for this meet and challenging meet – and 200m breaststroke events. it showed in their all had to bring their “A” Danielle de la game in the heats to gain a performances in the Gorgendiere, 14, swam to in the finals. silver in the 14 & over girls water,” he said. “I am place Winning medals for 200m backstroke. so proud of them all.

Langley were a pair of 15Karl Hallquist, 17, garyear-olds. nered gold in the 14 & Well done to my two Hillary Metcalfe won over 100m freestyle, silver new AAA qualifiers. silver in the 200m breastin the 200m IM, 100m fly, Shane Downey stroke and bronze in 50m and 200m freestyle, and breaststroke in the 15 & bronze in the 400m freeunder age group. style.

Justin Schramm took bronze in the 16 Ryan Hunter, 10, won silver in the 11 & under 400m freestyle. & under boys 200m backstroke as well as Hillary also made finals in the 100m achieving AAA times in the 100m backbreaststroke, 400m IM, and 200m IM, stroke, 400m freestyle, and 200m backwhile Justin made finals in the 800m freestroke. style and 200m fly.

One-hundred-per-cent best times were A number of LOSC swimmers made achieved by Regan Bedard, Ryan Hunter, finals, just missing out on a place on the and Dylan Thomas.

Swimmers with two or more AAA times podium.

They included Chelsea Borrowdale, are now qualified for the provincial AAA 14, in the 15 & under 200m breaststroke; championship meet this summer.

Joshua Franklin, 18, in the 17 & over LOSC assistant head coach Shane 200m and 400m freestyle swims; Renae Downey said it was an exciting weekend Ledoux, 14, in the 15 & under 50m and of racing.

100m breaststroke events; and Robyn “The swimmers have all been training Nakano, 14, in the 15 & under 100m fly. hard for this meet and it showed in their LOSC registration is ongoing. performances in the water,” he said. “I Call 604-532-5257 or visit langleyolymam so proud of them all. Well done to my pians.com. two new AAA qualifiers.”

You can also follow the club on Twitter LOSC swimmers are now heading into @LangleyOlympian the long course (50m pool) season after

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Lightning captures PCAHA banner Langley skated to a convincing 9-1 win over Surrey in the final.

For supposed underdogs, the Langley Lightning have some bite.

The atom C1 girls hockey team rolled past archrivals Surrey C1 Falcons 9-1 in the final March 6 at Sportsplex, to capture the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Red Group female playoff banner.

It was a very satisfying win for the Lightning as they entered the postseason as the dark horse.

During the round robin portion of the playoffs they finished with a 3-1 record, including two big wins over a Vancouver C1 squad that was the favourite to win it all.

By finishing the round robin with the best record,

The Langley Lightning atom C1s are PCAHA Red Group female playoff champions.

Langley earned the right to host the championship final against Surrey C1.

Nicole Nordal scored the first of her four goals on a breakaway in the first period. Nordal’s quick wrist shot beat the Surrey goal-

tender blocker side to put Langley up 1-0.

The Falcons came on strong at the end of the first period, forcing Langley goaltender Callie Marchant to make some great saves to keep Surrey off the

scoresheet.

Early in the second period, defenseman Samantha Peebles crashed the net and put in her own rebound to score the first of her two goals and put the home team up 2-0.

Langley had strong play at the centre position from Julia Clauzel, who scored once, and Kayla White who had numerous chances.

Also scoring for Langley was Katelyn Fuchs and Madeline Craig.

As a game wore on, the entire Langley team continued to work hard, frustrating the Surrey players.

Langley coaches Steve Clauzel and Greg Fuchs had their team peaking at just the right time.

“I am extremely proud of how far the girls have come this season,” Clauzel said. “The heart and desire that they played with all season was exemplified in their final playoff game.”

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Langley’s National pro lacrosse team fell to 3-8 after losing 10-9 to the still-undefeated Edmonton Rush The Rush made National Lacrosse League history with the win, becoming the first NLL team to ever start a season 9-0.

Meanwhile, the search for a winning formula continues for the 2013 NLL-finalist Stealth, who relocated to Langley from Everett, Wash., over the summer, marking pro lacrosse’s return to B.C, and the Lower Mainland after a 10-year absence.

On Saturday, the Rush got out to a quick start in the opening quarter of the game by scoring three early goals to go up 3-0.

Eventually the Stealth got on the board after peppering Rush goaltender Aaron Bold, with 16 first quarter shots.

In the second quarter the Stealth seemed to find their groove as they out-

scored the Rush 3-1 to tie the game at four heading into half time.

The Stealth also outshot the Rush 28-19 during the first half.

The teams then traded goals in the third quarter with the Stealth holding onto a 8-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter, as they looked poised to knock off the undefeated Rush.

Rhys Duch almost gave the Stealth a two-goal lead at the end of the third, but the goal was challenged and upon further review, it was overturned.

The shot went off both goal posts and never crossed the goal line.

The Rush turned it up a notch from there by scoring three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to take a 10-8 lead.

After Vancouver’s Mike Grimes scored a late goal, it came down to the Stealth’s final possession to tie the game.

A few different Stealth players got shots off in the final seconds but Bold again came up big for the Rush in the end.

The Stealth outshot the Rush 50-43 but again struggled to score goals when they needed them down the stretch.

The Stealth did however see an instant impact on offense from newly acquired forward Jamie Lincoln, who scored his first two points as a member of the Stealth.

Lincoln scored an outstanding diving goal early in the second and assisted on Duch’s first goal of the game.

The Stealth will be looking for more consistency in their offense when they host back-to-back home games to finish off March.

They host the Calgary Roughnecks on Friday, March 21, followed by the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday, March 29.

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For the third consecutive year, the BC Lions have opened their doors to the British Columbia Football Conference.

A total of 15 BCFC players – including five Rams – have received invitations to the Lions Spring Evaluation Camp, taking place in April, and there are more invitations expected to be sent out.

The Lions will record each player’s height and weight along with bench press, broad jump and vertical. They will follow the same testing procedures that occur at the CFL and NFL combines.

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Here is a very important vehicle. And, judging from the squint, it’s forgotten its bifocals.

Kidding aside, the Cherokee represents a vital sales segment, both for Jeep/Chrysler and its new Fiat owners. Based on the same Italian underpinnings as the Dodge Dart, if this crossover does well, it’ll have the profits flooding in.

Overall, you could claim Jeep’s been having a bit of a renaissance of late. They’ve had the good sense not to fiddle with the Wrangler’s burly character too much, and the Grand Cherokee is, frankly, excellent, a sort of Americanized Range Rover. The SRT version is possibly my favourite SUV of all time.

With the resurrection of the Cherokee nameplate, not seen in over a decade, Jeep hopes to offer a smaller version of its successful full-size SUV. Never mind the way this rig’s giving you a suspicious glare – it’s how it fares from behind the wheel that’s important.

Environment: On the inside, the Cherokee benefits from a great deal of parts-sharing across the Chrysler line-up. While I’ve heard other colleagues complain about the odd bit of flimsiness in the plastics and stitching issues here and there, my particular tester didn’t seem to have too many foibles.

Jeep delayed the launch of its new crossover significantly, focussing on tweaking things based on early reviewer feedback, and this mostly shines through in the Cherokee’s interior. It looks good, and the infotainment controls are among the best on the market. It’s worth noting, for instance, that both Maserati and Ferrari use similar versions of the Uconnect system, with its big, bright icons, and easy-to-use interface.

Compared to others in the class, this Jeep is not quite the utilitarian box the old Cherokee was. It’s fine for passenger space, especially as it’s equipped with a sliding rear seat, but the overall cargo room is smaller than either an Escape or a CR-V. As a Limited, this tester came fully equipped with leather and the highest grades of interior trim, and was actually a fairly snazzy ride. Both of the volume-selling Japanese vehicles in this segment, the CR-V and RAV4, seem to have a greater amount of hard plastics. The Cherokee does look like a little Grand Cherokee from behind the wheel.

Design: Obviously, we first have to talk a little more about that front end. It’s certainly striking. Striking, that is, in the manner of a frying pan to the face.

When it first showed its squinty schnoz, the Cherokee generated all kinds of hilarious jests, jeers, and japes. Having seen the thing in the flesh, I actually kinda like it.

I know, I know: maybe it’s me who needs the bifocals. Here’s the thing though, in the Trailhawk trim, with big burly boots and plenty of plastic cladding, the Cherokee looks like something that could have rolled right off the set of the original Robocop.

It’s futuristic, and polarizing, and I’m sure you’ve already got an opinion on it. This Limited Trim tester came with 18” polished alloys and I will say that the more basic versions of the Cherokee can’t quite pull off the scowl as well as those with the beefier wheel and tire packages.

Performance: It also drives like one, but not all the time. As mentioned, this crossover sits on a Fiat platform rather than the Grand Cherokee’s Mercedes-Benz underpinnings, and it feels it.

The Cherokee is more like the base car, with somewhat numb steering, a ride tuned for comfort rather than speed, and an overall woolly and isolated drive.

That’s fine. We already have several crossovers that pretend convincingly to be sports cars, from the Mazda CX-5 to the Ford Escape. Comfort and smoothness are favoured in the Cherokee over corner-carving, and thus it’ll probably appeal to a broader range of tastes.

However, a little more feel could be wished for, and slightly better behaviour from the 9-speed automatic transmission. You read that right: nine speeds — wasn’t eight supposed to be enough? Is this thing a crossover or a mountain bike?

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have a worthy 271hp, if only a modest 239lb/ft of torque. It does feel slightly less grunty than other offerings, particularly the turbocharged ecoboost offerings from Ford, but it’s a durable powerplant, and quite smooth.

Software updates for the 9-speed are probably on the way. The electric power steering and the slight sponginess of the brakes are unlikely to change.

Having said that, the Cherokee is entirely competent, and then there’s what happens when you take it even mildly off-road. It’s a tank.

Jeep’s active drive system has the ability to adapt to nearly any terrain, and the chassis is composed and unstickable even in the non-trail-rated version. The Trailhawk looks the toughest, but this city slicker Limited could quite easily follow a Wrangler down even a difficult trail.

Frankly, I’d almost call the Cherokee’s capabilities an unfortunate temptation. So you’re on the run to pick up the kids from school? You might take a shortcut right up the side of Grouse. Picking up the groceries? Why not check the back-country for morels instead of shelling out for them?

Add in a 2000kg towing capacity and you’ve got the makings of a Jeep-serious utility vehicle with relatively smooth and composed road manners. When the going gets rough, the Cherokee proves itself worthy of the seven-hole Jeep grille it wears out front.

Features: Like the Grand Cherokee, this smaller Jeep has an overwhelming amount of tech on-tap. The 8.4” touchscreen display pairs with a customizable gauge cluster, and voice commands are easy to use.

For safety, available features include the usual blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning, but also extend to automatic cruise control and adaptive highbeams. The $1795 technology package also includes forward collision mitigation and parking assist.

Theonlydrawbacktoallthegoodiesavailableisthewaythecostforthiscompactcrossover canshootup.Equippedwithaluxurygroupincludingpowerliftgate,9-speakeraudio, towingpackage,andadual-panesunroof,thistesterCherokeecrackedthe$43Kmark.

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