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Brookswood and Fernridge

Clear-cut bylaw gets swift passage

After a heated debate, Township council passed a bylaw to prevent clear-cutting in Brookswood and Fernridge. by Bob Groeneveld

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Langley Township has a tree bylaw – although one that is restricted to the Brookswood and Fernridge areas. Council passed its Interim Tree-ClearCutting Bylaw at a special meeting held on Tuesday evening, April 29, after a previously defeated bylaw was brought back to the table by Councillor Bob Long on Monday. The bylaw, with a few softening amendments by Long, including limiting its scope to “the lesser of… 8 trees, or… 20 per cent of the trees [on a parcel]” got three readings on Monday evening, and then was pushed through a fourth reading on Tuesday night. The bylaw outlining parameters, including numbers of trees affected, as well as considerations of tree health and property owners’ building needs, that limit and/or allow cutting trees in Brookswood and Fernridge under specific conditions, was not passed without some harsh words passed between councillors. Coun. Grant Ward started off with accusations that the bylaw would “pit neighbour against neighbour.” He tried to stall the bylaw with a referral motion, seeking information from Township staff that those in favour of the bylaw gener-

ally found excessive. tion that went into the effort. He charged that “only a few are driving this He noted that he is not against tree protec[bylaw] because they saw only a few cleartion, but was especially concerned that the cuts,” and sought to gather numbers of clearbylaw “will come into effect immediately cut parcels, acreages involved, the numbers after fourth reading, and we have nobody to of trees of each variety that had been cut, enforce it, no structure for reporting, fines, reasons for the cuts on each property, whethand the like.” er cuts were in preparation for the subseAmong the bylaw’s proponents were those quently failed Brookswood/Fernridge Official who admitted to the haste, but noted that that Community Plan, whether is why it is an “interneighbours had been notiim” bylaw, and work fied prior to cutting and could no go ahead on “I won’t say if they felt it was within a more refined version something I might which would supertheir property rights, how much clear-cutting had regret, too… I don’t sede the current verbeen to create fire breaks, sion immediately upon see winners and and if log harvesting is a acceptance by council. legitimate activity in some Froese noted that it losers; the trees parts of the area. is a “complex bylaw” are winners.” Coun. Kim Richter disthat will take time to Councillor Bob Long missed his request as an implement, and while attempt to “obfuscate” he voted against it, he and delay passage of the vowed to stand behind bylaw, rather than as an real attempt at better the decision of the majority of council, addunderstanding the bylaw before voting. ing that “bylaws are not written in stone” Coun. Charlie Fox, who had seconded and a normal process offers opportunities for Ward’s motion only so that it could be disamendments as fine-tuning is required. cussed, noted that it would be costly in staff “I don’t like what I’ve heard,” Long said resources to fulfill Ward’s request, but added in reference to the combative discussion that that that cost “would pale” beside the cost of had arisen around the council table, “but I implementing the bylaw. won’t say something I might regret, too.” The referral motion failed, with only Ward Long, who championed his amended verand Mayor Jack Froese voting in favour. sion of the bylaw that had failed only two Although Fox voted against the referral, he weeks earlier, stressed the “interim” nature of also later voted against the bylaw, expressing the document, and added, “I don’t see winconcern over the speed and lack of preparaners and losers; the trees are winners.”

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Aldergrove

Young tiger dies

Intervention

There has been no shortage of discussion among Langley residents when it comes to the proposed Kinder Morgan TransMountain pipeline expansion. With an extension for feedback, those who wish to have their concerns be heard that haven’t done so already, can put it in writing. The Township has corporate intervener status and is asking the public for comments. The Township has become part of the ongoing proceedings and will provide input during the upcoming public hearing. • More online

Staff and volunteers at the Greater Vancouver Zoo are “devastated” after a resident tiger was found dead. The Greater Vancouver Zoo staff found Hani, a Siberian tiger, dead Wednesday morning. Hani will be examined for a cause of death. “She appeared healthy, although it was noticed by her keepers that she had been abnormally off her food for a day, lethargic, and her behaviour was off,” said zoo manager Jody Henderson. Hani was born at its sister zoo, Seoul Zoo Korea, on May 22, 2011. Hani arrived at the Greater Vancouver Zoo with her sister, Hana, on June 4, 2012. Hani was the smaller of the two tigers and had a quiet demeanor when compared to her sister. “All staff and volunteers at the zoo are devastated by Hani’s sudden passing,” she said. The median life expectancy of female Siberian tigers is 14 years

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Is the Township of Langley’s water safe to drink? Is there enough of it now and for the future? These are questions the Township’s Water Wise team will be answering during Drinking Water Week May 4-10. “Here in Canada, we can turn on the tap and fill our glasses with clean, clear, and safe drinking water,” said Taryn Hesketh, Township environmental coordinator. The Water Wise team will be at Costco at 20499 64th Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. • More online

The Siberian tiger, Hani, who has been at the zoo since 2012, was found dead by staff at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. in captivity. In the wild there are as few as 400-500 Siberian tigers living primarily in eastern Russia, though some exist in

China and North Korea. Tigers are listed as “endangered” conservation status by the International Union for

Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Tigers are the largest members of the cat family.

Fort Langley

Project approved, but appeal continues

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An appeal of a Supreme Court ruling against Langley Township will go ahead, although Langley Township council has a legal opinion stating that its subsequent re-approval of the Coulter Berry project is sound. The council’s decision to reapprove development of the Coulter Berry building in Fort Langley is legally sound, accord-

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ing to lawyers at Bull Housser sion, Coulter Berry’s developer LLP, and complies with direcapplied to amend the bylaw, tions outlined by a Supreme and re-applied for the Heritage Court judge to make the decision Alteration Permit, after making legal. changes to the proposed building Late last year, Justice Groves plans. of the BC Supreme Court overAs part of the process, and turned a Heritage after a lengthy Alteration Permit public hearing, “We have concerns the Township had the Township issued to allow amended the Fort about the ruling.” construction of Langley Official Jack Froese a three-storey, Community mixed-use, LEEDPlan Bylaw with certified builda fourth reading at Glover Road and Mavis ing on April 28, also ratifying Avenue amendments to the Facade The judge added, however, Guidelines, and issued a new that the council was still open to Heritage Alteration Permit for amend the zoning bylaw “in the the development. usual way.” Despite the Township’s comFollowing the Groves decipliance with the court ruling,

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Coulter Berry opponents are continuing to challenge the decision to proceed with the development. In response, the Township sought a legal opinion from the law firm of Bull Housser LLP, and received assurances that the it is now in compliance with the court ruling and all other requirements. “The Township is bound to follow the ruling of Justice Groves, and we are doing so,” said Mayor Jack Froese. “However, we have concerns about that ruling, and will be appealing the judge’s decision to originally overturn the Heritage Alteration Permit.” The Township’s appeal has been set for June 24.

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British-made cars and their owners and admirers filled the grounds of the Fort Langley Community Hall on Sunday for the Langley Area Mostly British Motoring Club (LAMB) St. George’s Day Motoring Show. Inset left – Barry Lafbery purchased his 1949 Rover P3 from a seller on Vancouver Island 14 years ago. Lafbery completely refurbished the car that had sat idle from 1964 to 2000. He said he drives the four-speed as much as he can. See story and additional photos at langleyadvance.com.

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Public school board

Langley trustees vote themselves pay increases Langley School Board trustees look to neighourboring districts. hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

by Heather Colpitts

Changes in trustee pay over time are shown in a chart presented at the April 29 school board meeting. The agenda is available on the district website.

Langley School District’s new fiscal year starts July 1 and that’s when trustee pay increases could kick in. The Langley trustees approved pay raises which they have not had since 2008. They have agreed to proposed increases of more than $3,000 per person on the seven member board. The final decision

will be made at the June 17 meeting. The trustee indemnity changes will be put out for public input. “I think that its’ important and should be dealt with in public,” commented Trustee Alison McVeigh. She and others noted that if the pay doesn’t change, it’s a reduced incentive for people to run

for public office. “We’re the lowest paid trustees in the block of eight,” McVeigh said. The district has created a formula that averages trustee pay from eight Lower Mainland districts to set the amounts. The pay will rise to $21,485 for trustees, $22,485 for vice chair and $23,485 for the chair.

This will cost an additional $23,625 annually ($3,375 for both the chair and vice chair, and another $16,875 for the five trustees. An election will take place this November and trustees debated whether to wait and let the new board decide, with several admitting it’s uncomfortable to talk about amend-

ing their pay. “I think the next board should squirm with this,” said Trustee Rod Ross. He noted that the trustees took a pay cut during the district’s financial difficulties. The district ended up with a $13.75 million deficit which it cleared up over a few years. He made a motion to have the pay raises take effect immediately. Trustee Cecelia Reekie said the current budget is set but she was not opposed to a pay raise for the next budget: “I just think that it’s important that we honour the work that we do,” she said.

Trustee Candy Ashdown commented that she was not comfortable increasing the board’s pay in the midst of an atmosphere of economic instability and labour unrest in B.C. “Ultimately it will come out of our classrooms,” she said. The school board ultimately approved the raises to come into effect in July for the new fiscal year. Trustee Rob McFarlane, who is board chair in the temporary absense of Wendy Johnson, said he would like the rates to be set by the B.C. government or some other body. • More at langleyadvance.com

Education

School district predicts $3 million shortfall Langley’s school district must find $3 million in savings for 2014/15.

by Heather Colpitts

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Langley’s public school system will be short by $3 million for the 2014/15 school year, trustees were told Tuesday evening. The Langley School District finance department is in the process of finalizing its budget and has forecast the shortfall. “Hopefully we can find some savings in the next few weeks,” secretarytreasurer David Green said. The budget must be finalized for the May school board meeting. He said the financial difficulties will continue into the future and the district will have to look at program consolidations, changes or reductions, staffing reductions, supplies reduc-

GETTING FIT TOGETHER.

tions, or school closures. One of the cost pressures is staffing costs which are expected to rise. The district will have to find another CUPE wage increase and the collective agreement expires at the end of this school year so another negotiated increase should be expected. The teachers of B.C. are in job action right now as they take on the provincial government over stalled contract negotiations. The district is also expecting a surplus of more than $2 million. “I do suspect we’re going to have to use the surplus to balance the budget in 2015,” Green said. He cautioned about relying on surpluses to balance subsequent budgets. Depending on which department the surplus is from, the B.C. government dictates how it can be spent.

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Public Notice – Financial Plan 2013 – 2017 Amendment No. 2, Bylaw 2013, No. 2926 The City of Langley is proposing to amend the Financial Plan for 2013. A draft of the proposed bylaws are available for public inspection at City Hall during regular office hours. The public will have an opportunity to make presentations to Council regarding amendment to the 2013 Financial Plan at the regular Council meeting held on Monday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 20399 Douglas Crescent. Written submissions to Council may be sent to the Corporate Officer no later than noon on Monday, May 5, for these Financial Plan amendments. Darrin Leite, CA Director of Corporate Services LANGLEY CITY HALL 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley, BC V3A 4B3 Phone (604) 514-2800 www.city.langley.bc.ca

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Walk away your ills…

On your mark! Get set! Walk!!! Langley has been walking for more than five decades. Okay, longer than that. But ever since the first Langley Walk in 1963, it’s been official. The first Langley Walkers didn’t set out with intent of starting a marathon spanning decades. Langley recreation director Pete Swensson just wanted people to get out and “test their wind.” He envisaged it as a one-off event aimed at getting Langley residents interested in walking – or any exercise activity – in hopes of improving the overall health of the community. He coined the motto, “Instead of taking pills, walk away your ills.” His vision of better health extended beyond Langley, to neighbouring municipalities and even across the border into Washington State. His vision also included giving people a view of their community that many had not seen before. And to that end, he set up an 18-mile (29-kilometre) route through the countryside from Aldergrove to Fort Langley. Of the 516 who signed up for the walk, 499 earned their “I made it” ribbons. And the rest, as they say, is history. The success of that first Langley Walk prompted Swensson, Langley Recreation Commissioner Eric Flowerdew, and the council of the day to make it an annual event. By 1970, the annual event was drawing 5,000 participants (although the routes had shrunk to more modest proportions of 20 km or less). The annual Langley Walk now offers shorter routes still… but plenty of the health benefits of good old community interaction. This year’s Walk starts at the Fort Langley National Historic Site on Sunday: registration and festivities begin at noon, and walkers get off their mark at 1:30. It’s not a competition… except maybe to see who gets healthiest fastest. And who has the most fun. – B.G.

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Opinion

Intent doesn’t matter to the dead Painful truth

Bin Laden was a murderer, and for this he would be tracked down and shot by an American assassination squad and dumped into the depths of the ocean. Are the executives of Joe Fresh and Matthew Claxton Benetton, Wal-Mart, and Bonmarché quakmclaxton@langleyadvance.com ing in fear of death squads? Of course not. Because they never meant to kill anyone. Because they’re wealthy westerners. Because Do you remember the terrible tragedy that resulted in the collapse of a building, the death they’re insulated by being many steps away from the decisions that led to the catastrophe. of many hundreds of people? They didn’t build the faulty structure. They Do you remember the outcry that followed, didn’t hire the workers who toiled there. the calls for justice? They certainly weren’t the ones who directly Do you remember when the people responordered workers back into the building the day sible were shot? after cracks started forming – orders backed That last part never happened, because up with threats of losing an I’m not talking about the terrorist entire month’s pay. attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. I’m talkThey didn’t But they are responsible. ing about the collapse of the Rana The collapse of the Rana Plaza build the faulty Plaza factory in Savar, a city in was as predictable as the tides. Bangladesh. structure. They In the wake of the tragedy, for There are many obvious differdidn’t hire the the first time, Bangladeshi garences between the two incidents. ment workers have been given In the Rana Plaza collapse, fewer workers… the right to form unions. They people lost their lives. There were have been given raises that have 1,129 fatalities, and more than nearly doubled their monthly wages – to $68. 2,500 injured. In the Sept. 11 attacks, 2,977 Poor, desperate people, with few options, victims lost their lives directly. were trying to survive in a harsh environment. The most obvious difference, the one that And we have not only allowed this system to everyone will want to point out immediately, come into being, we have created it, with our is that of intent. consumer demand, our international flow of Osama bin Laden and his cronies planned money and power, our trade agreements. and executed the terrorist attacks with the We marked out the way for the Rana Plaza’s intent of murdering as many people as poscollapse, as certainly as if we’d attacked the sible, of sowing fear and chaos. building’s supports with sledgehammers and No one actually wanted the Rana Plaza dynamite. building to collapse. The workers there cerThe last resort in defense of the wealthy tainly didn’t. They just wanted to keep colsurvivors over the poor dead is that this is an lecting their meagre pay to keep their families impersonal tragedy, a result of mere economic fed and clothed. The subcontractors and forces. To put it in a way appropriate for a supervisors there didn’t want the building to family-friendly newspaper, that is a large pile collapse – it would be bad for business. And of bovine excrement. the North American and European clothing Markets and governments are tools built by companies that bought those clothes and sold and shaped by people. They can be un-made them at hefty markups didn’t want the bad or reshaped by people, as well. publicity that comes from the death of a good The final equivalence between the two traportion of your workforce. gedies is simple. The victims of each are all So the question is, how much does intention equally dead. They are beyond intent. matter?

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Brookswood/Fernridge

Coulter Berry

Elegant rule of law challenged Tree bylaw process disappointing

Dear Editor, There is an elegance to The Rule of Law that lies in its simplicity. The Rule of Law means no one is above the law: no individual, bureaucrat, or government. What has been missed by some, with respect to the Fort Langley issue, is that The Rule of Law has been challenged. That should be of import to each and every person in our Township, but that has not been the case. In fact, in Fort Langley, those who drew attention to the fact in court have been challenged, castigated. The guardians of The Rule of Law are the court and the judiciary which stand in defense of the law. The Township was taken to court to protect The Rule of Law, and lost, because it broke the Law. Each of us should question any venue where an existing law is ignored and then, when challenged, is changed after the fact. That is equivalent to raising the speed limit after the rich man has sped through. How do we, as adults, imbue our young people with moral values and the import-

ance of abiding by the law, when those elected to public office fail to set a worthy example? Our society is governed by laws. The laws exist, and we do not get Letters to pick and to choose which we to the will acknowledge and obey. Our elected municipal officials should be held to a higher standard, which also applies to municiEditor pal bureaucrats and employees. The standard exists, and so do the public expectations. Because of decisions made by Township council and bureaucrats, how many other Langley taxpayers are being, have been, or will be forced to seek redress through the court when comparable existing laws are disregarded in support of, for example, developers? How many of our hard-earned tax dollars are being, have been, or will be spent on well-paid municipal lawyers fighting against municipal taxpayers? Now, there is a question to be asked and to be answered before the next election. I. McKaig, Langley

Wizard of Oz

Fundamental play well recommended

Dear Editor, I had the privilege of seeing The Wizard of Oz at Langley Fundamental and

Middle School. Everything about the play exceeded my expectations. The props, the costumes,

Willoughby

Hall renovators appreciated

Dear Editor, I just want to give kudos to the folks who renovated Willoughby Hall. They have done a superb job. The place looks great and is an asset to the community. Well done! Howard Sale, Walnut Grove

the special effects, and most importantly, the performers just blew me away. I’m sure I can’t even begin to imagine the amount of time and hard work that have been invested into the performance. It all paid off, though, because the students are doing an outstanding job. I recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Jessica Horst, Langley

Dear Editor, I presented a five-minute talk at Monday’s Township council meeting. It was disappointing seeing Councillor Bob Long flip-flop, join the tree lobby group, and re-activate oppressive tree bylaw 5071. Procedurally, it appears disingenuous that I have to give my name and address before I can talk to council as a delegate, yet Anna R. does not, for privacy reasons. We don’t even know if she lives in Langley. Then Anna R.’s public power-point presentation had no problem encroaching on other people’s privacy: aerial photographs with our personal civic addresses and street photographs of our private property, without even asking our permission. Anna R. erroneously stated that our property was clear-cut. We selectively harvested some mature trees on our 2.4 acres. She showed pictures of a secluded bird’s nest in a tree. Is that an Internet photo? Are we supposed to gasp? She showed pictures of

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cleared land and a logging truck with logs. That’s how timber is taken to market. Are we supposed to be shocked in disbelief? Carry Ross was also misleading. She tried to refute the wild fire risk issue I raised. She went on and on about soil, water retention, and stream flow velocities, etc. which does not apply to this type of soil. In Brookswood/Fernridge we have a course gravel substrate where the water quickly drains into the ground to the aquifer, with minimal runoff.

We really need some councillors, like Bob Long, Kim Richter, David Davis, Steve Ferguson, and Michelle Sparrow, to get real and quit overreacting to the organized protesters’ every move, and respect our private property rights. Nineteen out of 20 visits in my Fernridge neighbourhood signed the petition against tree bylaws and to uphold private property rights. This is B.C., where forestry is a traditional prime industry. Roland Seguin, Fernridge

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Dear Editor, I just wanted to say that I enjoyed reading your special feature, “Kids Design an Ad Showcase” [April 3 special section, Langley Advance]. Please thank the local businesses that welcomed the kids to take part in their advertising. I thoroughly enjoyed the artwork, and in all honesty, it was the first time I read through every single ad. I think these new designers/marketers are onto something! N. Smith, Langley Fuller versions of these letters and others on similar topics are at www.langleyadvance.com – click on Opinion, or search writers’ names.

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Two vehicle-related events – the annual D.W. Poppy Secondary Car Show and the 22nd annual Ride for the Kids – will have car enthusiasts and spectators busy Sunday. Poppy’s car show runs on the first Sunday in May, and this year it goes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the backfield of the school at 23752 52nd Ave. will host as many as 700 vehicles from around the Lower Mainland and the United States. There are close to 20 awards to be given, including categories such as best hot rod, best custom car, best vintage car

and most unique car. And 100 per cent of the proceeds go to school programs such as automotive and technology education classes, athletics and school sports teams (food sales), Dry Grad, as well as other student groups at Poppy. “Last year our Tech Dept was able to purchase a two point hoist, CNC wood router and a SAW STOP [a saw that can detect when human tissue is near the blade],” according to Marlene Yakabuski, one of the organizers. There is a concession, raffle prize table,

50-50 draws, various vendors and food all day long. Admission to the public is free.

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It’s been 22 years since Gord Heppler started Ride for Kids because the avid motorcycle rider loved helping kids. The funds raised go to the B.C. Children’s Hospital to help kids with cancer. His death in 1982 has meant that his widow Jackie has taken on the role of spearheading this initiative by the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Association (GVMA).

The club invites everyone out for a day of fun with a non-competitive scenic drive. Cars and trucks are welcome to join the motorcycles. The event goes rain or shine and starts with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. Breakfast is $5, and it’s open to anyone. The public is also invited to stop by the clubhouse at 9785 192nd St. in Port Kells to see the array of distinctive autos that this annual event attracts. Ride sign up is at 10 a.m. and the cost is $20 which includes the drive and a barbecue afterward with entertainment, draws and more. Anyone with questions or wanting more information can contact Jackie Heppler at 604-888-8152 or Ron Benderski at 604535-4860. Also check out the club’s website at www.gvmc.ca and check under the Road Rides link.

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Commitment apparent Who’s in for a barbecue, plant sale, or raffle? Who’s in, if I tell you it will help feed the hungry in the community? Well Langley’s Envision Financial is marking national hunger awareness week next week (May 5 to 9) by hosting a series of these events at different branches of the credit union throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Kitimat. I have to once again take my hat off to this group, not because they’re holding a couple little fundraisers next week, but because in the past year they’ve managed to collect nearly $98,000 and more than 11,600 pounds of food to help the hungry in the communities they serve. It’s all part of Envision’s Full Cupboard program aimed at achieving that goal, and that’s a pretty lofty goal indeed. Last year more than 94,000 British Columbians accessed local food banks, 30 per cent of whom were children, according to stats presented by Envision president Shelley Besse. “I have been so encouraged by the support we have received from our staff and our members and the enthusiasm with which they’ve joined us in tackling the issue of hunger.” Through this communRoxanne Hooper ity program, Envision has rhooper@langleyadvance.com committed to raising $1 million for local food banks through the next 10 years. An even loftier goal, but I wish them all the best, and will do my part in publicizing their efforts to reach it. I also find it timely in that it comes on the heels of last week’s column, in which I told you of Envision’s parent company making huge strides to alleviate global hunger.

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As a Mac/Apple lover, I’ve gotten to know several guys over at the Simply Computing store by first name. While they probably dread seeing me and all the questions I bring, it never fails to impress me how incredibly helpful and insightful most of the staff members are. That’s why it came as no surprise to me when I received a press release informing me they recently won an award, and from Apple no less. They have been picked as a Apple premier service provider, an elite designation speaking to their “excellence” in not only sales but service (namely repairs, not that it’s often necessary). Honour well deserved.

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I’d also like to send a holler out to a few new businesses that have recently opened in Langley. First, Langley native and fellow D.W. Poppy Secondary grad Kelsi Hermus has recently opened her hair salon – called Positive Eyedentities – in Langley – and specifically in Brookswood. As well, a welcome goes out to Brenda Ip and her team at the new CEFA full-day pre-kindergarten centre that just opened up on the Langley Bypass last weekend in Willowbrook. During an opening ceremony last weekend, they had City mayor Ted Schaffer unveil a mural depicting the City of Langley through the eyes of a third grader.

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In little more than a month, B.C. firefighters are hoping to break ground on a new burn wing at Vancouver General Hospital, and the Langley arts community is playing a role in making that possible. The sale of an art collection owned by late Burnaby firefighter John Carr came into the care of the Langley Arts Council several months back, and now it’s going to be sold off, piece by piece, to help make the burn unit possible, explained Harmony Thiessen, the executive director of the LAC. Betty Carr lost her husband more than a decade ago. He was a Burnaby firefighter and avid art collector who was killed on the job, and she struggled with what to do with his huge collection of art that literally consumed two bedrooms in their home. Eventually, she decided to keep a few cherished pieces for herself, sell off several of the higher priced pieced through auction, then donated the rest – about 1,500 of them – to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association (BCPFFA). She wanted it to aid in their efforts to build a new burn unit, and they’ve already raised more than $13 million of the $15 million needed. But what were a bunch of firefighters going to do with all that

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Harmony Thiessen, who recently took over as executive director of Langley Arts Council, said one of the most exciting projects she’s undertaken so far has been planning the upcoming online sale of John Carr’s art collection in aid of burn victims and the arts in Langley. art, and how could they turn that into cash for the cause? That’s where Langley’s Erik Vogel came in. The friend and fellow Burnaby firefighter reached out to the arts council in his community for some assistance in selling the collection and pushing the BCPFFA closer to its goal. Originally, the hope was to hold an arts gala last fall, but it was too risky an undertaking, Thiessen explained. That’s when the idea of a public, web-based art sale was devised, allowing 100 per cent of

the money raised to go to support the burn fund and arts in this community. The 60-day campaign, when launched later this month, will allow individuals, businesses, or even non-profit organizations to purchase pieces of art from his collection – ranging in sketches on paper to large framed canvases. Depending on the quality of the art, the pieces will be sold online on a first-come, first-serve basis for $100 or $200 each. “We just need a thousand people to buy a $100 or $200

piece to make it possible,” Thiessen said. She noted that each buyer receives a plaque saying they’ve supported these causes. “This campaign is not about buying fine art at a discounted price, it’s about supporting the BCPFFA’s burn fund for car accident and burn victims, and at the same time investing in arts and culture in our community,” Thiessen added. “It honours the legacy that John Carr left behind.” During a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 a new web-

site will be launched and the program unveiled, Thiessen said. In addition to the 1,200 pieces from Carr’s collection that are being sold online soon, there are another 250 or so that will be held back and will be curated into an exhibit and taken on tour around B.C. in 2015. These high-end pieces make up the Parker collection – a section of Carr’s keepsakes – that he previously acquired from the 1940s art critic.

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Langley Gogo Grandmothers Carole Albertson, Mary Gillanders, and Beverly Short are part of the group bringing the Spring Celebrity Rant to Aldergrove in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Tickets are $20 and it’s just $5 for the pleasure of a two-minute spot. The Grandmothers suggest rant topics like poor grammar, the state of BC ferries, or 300 cable channels and nothing to watch. It’s all to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation which helps grandmothers in Africa whose families have been devastated by HIV and/or AIDS. Gogo in the Zulu language is a respectful word for grandmother. The Langley Gogo Grandmothers raise funds for the organization

through a variety of events throughout the year. It’s grandmothers helping other grandmothers. Doors open at the event at 6:30 p.m. and wine, beer and appetizers will be available. Tickets can be purchased at Ten Thousand Villages, at the door, or by contacting Mary Gillanders at 604-532-8571. With the all-ages invitation and church location for the ranting, it’s easy to guess participants need to keep their comments about their pet peeves rated G.

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Two afternoon concerts, in celebration of Mother’s Day and spring, are planned by Langley Community Chorus. Songs from the Heart starts 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, 20525 72nd Ave., with a second show on Mother’s Day, May 11, at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Rd. The shows will feature music suitable for all ages, including several patriotic songs saluting Canada, such as The Maple Leaf Forever and The Song of Canada.

Guest musicians are joining the chorus for the shows. Gary Mussatto, who has played with the Dal Richards Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Pops Concerts, and a young Michael Buble, will be on the drums. Steve Johnston is a music instructor and has played music ranging from big band to hip hop. He will take up the bass for the show. Together, the pair will join piano duo Donna Phillips and Anita Comba for the Boogie Woogie Stomp. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and those 12 and under will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the door half an hour prior to show times. Find out more about the Langley Community Chorus at www.langleychorus.org.

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Garlic, bats, and calla lilies Dear Anne,

“Is it okay to plant or just lay cloves of garlic next to zinnia, acorn squash, rhubarb, chard, and vegetable marrow (it’s like a zucchini). Are there any vegetables or flowers that do not like garlic near?”

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enerally plants benefit from having garlic nearby, because garlic is great at deterring pests. If any plant has problems with the arrangement, it’s more likely to be the garlic. The allium family (garlic is an allium) hates competition, so you’re unlikely to get big garlic cloves in a competitive arrangement. Squash, marrow, and rhubarb leaves tend to smother and shade the garlic, but the zinnias and chard should fit in nicely. Garlic deters pests, but doesn’t deter growth of plants nearby. Some plants, such as couch grass, do. Couch grass is a coarse perennial grass which spreads via white, needle-pointed roots, and is quick to invade vegetable gardens from infested lawns. Black walnut is one of the most skilled trees in chemical warfare. It tends to create mini-deserts around itself. Even Himalayan blackberries struggle to survive in the black walnut’s root zone. Pines have something of the same reputation – both are best kept far away from places where vegetables are grown.

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“I’m looking at starting a bat garden that will attract night insects and critters that will act as a food source for these awesome flying mammals. Do you have suggestions for native B.C. plants with night-flowering blooms that will intoxicate the night air?”

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ure, the weather is warming up this week, and there have been a few stunning days of spring

weather of late, but when Langley artist Jack Turpin and his art partner Perry Haddock, of Cloverdale, were painting some of the pieces for this weekend’s exhibit, it’s fair to say the weather was not so

cooperative. Actually, Haddock had to forego open air painting – or en plein air – because the cold caused him to lose feeling in his fingers around his paint brush. Nevertheless, the reality

and the beauty of spring jump off the canvasses that show curator Brenda Alberts is currently hanging at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery this week. Turpin and Haddock are once again joining forces

with Richmond painter Amanda Jones in the upcoming show Nature’s Palette, opening Saturday in the Fort Langley gallery. The show runs until May 31, but the artists will be on hand for the opening

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• Bob’s Steakhouse, 27083 Fraser Hwy., 604-671-8948, www. bobsbarandgrill.ca. Country musicians Lori Jordan and Dave perform May 3.

dancefloor

• Surrey Fiddlers: The next old time dance is May 1. Dances run 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Clayton Hall, 18513 70th Ave. Admission: $3. Info: 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363.

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• The Wizard of Oz, the Musical – The Langley Fundamental Middle and Secondary School production runs April 24-26 and May 1-3, evening shows at 7 p.m., and 1 p.m. matinees April 26 and May 3 at 21250 42nd Ave. Advance tickets: $12 general, $10 children/seniors. At the door: $15 general, $12 children/seniors. Info/tickets: http://woz.titansmusic.com/. • Avenue Q – School Edition – Theatre in the Grove presents the PG-rated show featuring live actors and puppets April 24-26 and May 1-3 at Walnut Grove Secondary, 8919 Walnut Grove Dr. Showtimes are 7 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on April 26 and May 3. Tickets: $12 general, $10 seniors/students. Call 604-882-0220 ext. 580.

familyfestivities

• Annual Mother’s Day Tea – The Cloverdale United Church, 17575 58A Ave., invites everyone to tea 11am-2pm on May 10. Enjoy lunch, flower baskets, bedding plants, a bake table, book, and door prizes. • Mother’s Day Dinner – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 21 Langley, 20570 56th Ave., invites everyone for a chicken dinner with trimmings at 6 p.m. on May 10. Live music. Tickets: $15 and available at the legion or by calling 604534-3615.

charityworks

• Ride For the Kids – The 22nd annual fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital children’s cancer department runs May 4. The pancake breakfast is 9 a.m. with ride registration at 10 a.m. and a barbecue/live entertainment after. Cars welcome. $5 for pancakes or $20 for the scenic ride and meal. Head to the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club, 9785 192nd St. Info: Jackie Heppler, 604-888-8152, Ron Benderski, 604535-4860 or www.gvmc.ca. • D.W. Poppy Car Show – From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4, the secondary school’s back field will be filled with vintage and unique autos. At 23752 52nd Ave. A fundraiser for student programs and equipment. Vehicle awards, concession, prizes, raffles and more.

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• B.C. Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum, 9131 King St., 604-888-2273, www.bcfma.com Seeds – Somebody Has to Save Them – The exhibit runs May 1 to Oct. 13.

visualarts

• Micro/Macro Exhibition – From May 3 to June 15 the Fort Langley Artists Group show is on at the FlagStop Gallery. Opening reception is noon to 4 p.m. on May 3. Info: www. fortlangleyartistsgroup.com. • Fort Langley Art Crawl – This free self-guided walking

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Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise. • Aldergrove Library 26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415 Pajama storytime – Children and their caregivers are invited to an evening program of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and can bring a soft toy. Sign up in advance. 6:30 p.m., May 5. • Brookswood Library 20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055 Storytime – Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Sign up in advance. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 7-28. • City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855 Estate workshop – Kevin Holte of The Grateful Executor presents a program all about estate settlement and an executor’s duties. Learn about an executor’s role, the pros and

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cons of joint ownership, probate, capital gains issues, and pre-planning Register in advance. 7-8:30 p.m. on May 7. • Muriel Arnason Library #130 20338 65th Ave. 604-532-3590 Pajama storytime – 7 p.m., May 7. Babytime – Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes, and simple stories that encourage the development of speech and language skills. Registration required. 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, May 6, 13 and 27. • Murrayville Library 22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339 Babytime – 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 8-29. • Walnut Grove Library 8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410 Estate workshop – Kevin Holte of The Grateful Executor presents a program all about estate settlement and an executor’s duties. Learn about an executor’s role, the pros and cons of joint ownership, probate, capital gains issues and pre-planning Register in advance. 7-8:30 p.m. on May 6. Babytime – 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 7-28 or Thursdays, May 8-29. What’s What? listings are free. To be considered for publication, items must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the publication date. What’s What? appears in the Thursday edition and in the online edition at www.langleyadvance.com.

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52nd Annual Langley Walk

Celebrate Mother’s Day and participate in an extra special gardening event during Opening Day at the Langley Demonstration Garden! Listen to presentations by experts and bring along your extra seeds to participate in a seed exchange. The free community event will take place rain or shine, and plenty of shelter is available.

Monday, May 12 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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Walkers can enjoy activities and entertainment and will receive a free snack after the walk. Everyone who finishes will receive a commemorative crest. Awards will be presented to the oldest walker and the elementary school, secondary school, organization, and family with the most walkers. As well, all participants are eligible to win draw prizes. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division 604.533.6068 tol.ca/events

Participants can enjoy: • • • • • •

Seed saving workshop Guest speakers Seed swap Garden exhibits and displays Kids craft corner Purchase high tea from the Suburban Spoon food truck

Date:

Sunday, May 11

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12 - 3pm

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Langley Demonstration Garden at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum

Address:

21200 Block Fraser Highway Langley Environmental Partners Society garden@leps.bc.ca 604.532.3511

Drinking Water Week Event Come celebrate Drinking Water Week with the Township of Langley’s Water Wise program. • Learn about Langley’s unique drinking water source • Master sustainable lawn and garden watering for the summer months • Bring the kids and spin the Water Wise wheel to win prizes! Date:

Saturday, May 3

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11am - 2pm

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The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources.

Third Annual Clean Up Langley Day

Help make Langley sparkle and shine! Take part in the third annual Clean Up Langley Day!

Businesses, community groups, families, and individuals are encouraged to take part in this community-wide cleanup. Participants can choose to work in a specific neighbourhood and everyone who takes part will be provided with the necessary supplies.

Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998

Sunday, May 4 12:00pm – Registration and entertainment begins 1:30pm – Walk begins Place: Fort Langley National Historic Site Location: 23433 Mavis Avenue

Walkers are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles.

Heritage Building Incentive Program

The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, May 23, 2014 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip.

The tradition continues as the public is invited to walk, run, bike, or push a stroller in a five or 10 kilometre route. The Langley Walk is presented each year by the Township of Langley and the City of Langley, and this year the free, family event will be held: Date: Time:

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Age-friendly Strategy Stakeholder Workshops

The Township of Langley, with the assistance of the Seniors Advisory Committee, is preparing an Age-friendly Strategy to guide and support age-friendly initiatives in the community. Two workshops will be held with stakeholders to share information and gather input that will inform the Age-friendly Strategy. Community service providers and partner agencies in the Township of Langley are invited to participate in one of the workshops. Residents at-large are encouraged to contribute to the discussions with either of the two groups. The location of the workshops will be confirmed upon registration. Date: Times:

Tuesday, May 13 Community Service Providers: 9 to 11am Partner Agencies: 1 to 3pm To register, please call 604.533.6091 before Thursday, May 8. Teresa Kaszonyi Community Development 604.533.6091

public notices Water Main Flushing

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. Brookswood and High Point: March 17 – May 9 Northwest Langley: April 4 – May 30 Murrayville: April 25 – May 30 Fort Langley, Forest Knolls, and Milner: April 28 – May 30 Willowbrook: May 12 – May 30 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

United ousted by reigning champs

Surrey worked overtime to clip Langley in a Provincial A Cup showdown involving Fraser Valley rivals.

Paul Ballard from Langley United slid to the turf to defend against a Surrey United foe during Saturday’s Provincial A Cup men’s premier soccer quarterfinal at Willoughby Turf. Surrey edged Langley 2-1 in overtime.

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The Surrey United Firefighters ended Langley United’s season Saturday night at Willoughby Turf. When the final whistle blew, in overtime, the Firefighters came away with a 2-1 victory in the Provincial A Cup men’s premier soccer quarter-final match-up. While his team came up short, United coach Rob Keam was proud of the effort his lads put forth. “I felt our team played well overall, and the game was also very good with a huge crowd watching,” Keam said. “The pace of the game was very, very fast. We started off slower than usual. I’m not sure if it was due to the pace of the game or if we were giving Surrey too much respect, as they are one of the top teams in the province and are the reigning provincial cup champions.” It took the hosts most of the first half to match the pace of the two-time defending provincial champion Firefighters. Surrey jumped out to a 1-0 lead eight minutes into the match on a goal from Angus Burke, and without some huge saves from goalkeeper Colton Keam and a few good plays from United’s back four, Langley would have been down by two or three markers at the half. At halftime, Langley regrouped, changed its style of play a bit, and controlled the play before tying the game at 70 minutes,

off a Mitchell Rohla rocket that Ballard and Wantke for their sailed over the head of Surrey excellent defensive play, and goalkeeper Andrew Fink and into Rohla and Tyson Keam for their the top corner of the net from 35 work in the midfield and the yards away. many shots and chances they creThe hosts were unlucky to ated, he credited his entire team have not scored for stepping up late and come away and doing what “Our team needs to with a win, off a was asked of know they still have corner kick head them to try and ball from Brent achieve the win. had a very good year Wantke. Sunday’s loss overall.” In extra time, put an end to a Rob Keam Langley created very long nine many chances, with month season Surrey counter attacking until for the Langley United premier the visitors found the net at 115 men. minutes, when Surrey’s Sean “I am very pleased and appreciEinarsson poked home the winate the players’ commitment this ner to send the defending champs year – we had a fantastic group into the final four. of committed players,” Keam While Keam lauded Paul said, reflecting on the season as

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a whole. “Though we are very disappointed about the loss, our team needs to know they still have had a very good year overall, being one of the top teams in B.C. and winning some very nice trophies, the Pacific and Pakenham cups.” For the players, it’s time to rest, recover, and get refreshed for a few months, Keam said: “We will soon start planning on how we can get improve, to take another step towards winning Langley a provincial championship. We will be starting back up in early August.” EXTRA TIME: The Firefighters move on the Provincial A Cup semifinal against the Metro-Ford Wolves.

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LGF squad shines in Saskatoon A handful of Langley Gymnastics Foundation athletes brought home hardware from the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships. The meet was last weekend (April 24-26) in Saskatoon. Men’s results were:

• Ben Strybos won a silver medal with Team BC in the team event for Elite 4. • Ryder Croomes, Maddy Woznica, Trevor Ma, and Luke Vanharmlen earned bronze with Team BC in the team event for Elite 3. • Victor Blaine finished eighth all around and won a bronze medal in floor in Level 5. • Tyler Welch won bronze all-around, to go with a silver on floor, bronze on pommels, fifth on rings, and first on the high bar final in the National Open category. Brandon MacDonald placed 10th allaround, and sixth on pommel horse and parallel bars. In total, LGF male gymnasts won seven medals. Women’s Western results were:

• Sophia Walters (P5 Tyro) placed third on wault and 10th all-around. • Emilie Hong (P5 Tyro) ended up seventh on vault and floor, and 12th all-around. • Lauren VanHarmelen (National Novice) tied for 15th all-around. • Haley Biggin (National Novice) took 11th all-around, qualified for event finals for beam, and placed eighth. • Allyson Armstrong (National Novice) finished 22nd all-around and qualified for event finals for vault, ending up seventh.

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Langley pair to officiate Royal Bank Cup in Vernon

Referee Jeff Ingram and linesman Bevan Mills will be at the national junior A hockey championship. by Troy Landreville sports@langleyadvance.com

A referee and linesman from Langley were two of nine officials tapped by BC Hockey to work the prestigious Royal Bank Cup junior A hockey championship being held May 10-18 in Vernon. Jeff Ingram was selected as one of two referees, along with

Victoria’s Ryan Benbow. Bevan Mills was among six linsemen chosen. Ingram obtained his Level 6 in 2011 and will be making his second appearance at the RBC Cup (his first experience was in Humboldt, Sask., in 2012). He has also officiated at the World Junior A Challenge, CIS national championships, CHL Subway Series, CHL Top Prospects game and multiple BCHL championship finals. Ingram is also a supervisor in the Above minor program and referee in the WHL and American Hockey League (AHL). Mills has officiated at the

World Jr A Challenge, multiple BCHL championship finals, the Western Canada Cup, CHL Top Prospects game, and Summit series. He also officiated the final game at the 2013 Memorial Cup. Mills has been a Level 4 official since 2008 is currently a linesman in the WHL and AHL. The Royal Bank Cup features the host Vernon Vipers (BCHL), two representatives from Western Canada, one from Central Canada, and one from Eastern Canada. The competition is a five-team round robin format consisting of 13 games. Two games will be played per day over the course of the championship with the final being the only game on Sunday, May 18. For more about the Royal Bank Cup, including schedule and ticket information, visit the RBC Cup website.

Championship month

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Jaxen Ellery of the R.E. Mountain Eagles Grade 8 rugby team pushed past a Heritage Park Secondary opponent on a drive down the field that ended with a successful try. The Eagles hosted the game this past Tuesday (April 29) and defeated their opponents from Mission by a 53-17 score.

The Aldergrove Cobras girls soccer team finished its winning season by winning the U16 BCCGSL Cup on Sunday, April 27. Coached by Mel Snow and Jamie Shaw, the Cobras blanked the Vancouver Rebels 3-0 to win the cup. took on rival Aldergrove United and captured the Fraser Valley Championship Cup in a shootout. This past Sunday (April 27) the Titans played on their home field, where they clipped the North Vancouver Eagles 3-2 to win the BCCGSL (BC Coastal

Cup). “This has been such an amazing year for them and they are such a great group of girls,” Titans manager Mirella Mykle said. “Their coaches Rob Scott and Patti Dundas did an amazing job. Most of these girls have played together for years.”

The LFC Titans lived up to their name this season. The U18 girls soccer team won three cups, all in a span of two weeks. This marks first year the team has accomplished this feat. And for most of the players, this is their final season playing organized soccer. The Titans won their league cup on Sunday, April 13. Then, the very next day, they

The LFC Titans U18 girls soccer team had a season to remember.

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cine in Germany, people with even slightly elevated glucose levels are at a greater risk for loss of memory than those with normal blood sugar. So what’s going on? Blood sugar regulates energy in your body and your brain needs a lot of energy. If those brain cells become inslin resistant, you put yourself at risk for Alzheimer’s. What’s more, if you have elevated glucose levels, the blood vessels in the brain are highly vulnerable to mini-strokes. Since many of them often go unnoticed, you may never know that your mental capabilities are slowly deteriorating. Sadly, it may be only a matter of time until you decline past the point of no return.

But now, there’s conclusive evidence that high blood sugar is also a leading factor of memory loss. Dr. Cantillon says, “It’s now been proven that a fading memory, w h e r e y o u h a v e t r o u b l e remembering the names of people you’ve just met or have trouble recalling where you left your keys, can be a classic sign of glucose levels spiraling out of control.”

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