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For years, the water ran clear and clean down through the quiet neighbourhood south of 72nd Avenue on the Willoughby Slope. Three years ago, longtime residents like Trevor Lassam and Diana and Tom Sampson first noticed the smell. “The septic smell would come in waves,” said Diana, a resident on 207 Street north of 68th Avenue. You could walk up and down the quiet street and some days there was nothing, other days the smell was horrendous, said her husband Tom. At the same time, the water in the ditches leaking from a property just to their north, up the slope, began to leave a dark brown residue, like iron oxide, on the rocks and plants. “I thought there was a sewage leak up on their property,” said Lassam. He also dug out a bizarre gusher of black, tarry goo that came up on the edge of his property once. There was a weekly smell in the air, like licorice, that hadn’t been there before. Various neighbours complained several times, and agencies like Fraser Health came out and tested the water to no avail, the Sampson’s and Lassam agree. They were looking for sewage, and testing for high coliform counts, but they never found any. The truth would be revealed when Surrey RCMP, following up on an investigation that started in their city, raided a home on 72nd Avenue in April. They found a sizeable and sophisticated ecstasy lab, and carted away barrel after barrel of chemicals. The drug makers had simply been flushing the waste from their work straight out the back
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Diana Sampson and Trevor Lassam are two neighbours worried about a lack of action by the government to test their land for toxic runoff. of the former lab, and a layer of of the water heads into a retensoil was removed, according to tion pond for one of the newer neighbours. developments to the south. The neighbourhood is on muniTesting should have been done cipal water and doesn’t use wells, further down in the ditches and which the residents say is very on private property, the neighfortunate. However, they are bours say. worried about their soil, and anyThey still don’t know exactly thing that grows in it. what was in the chemical waste Lassam has given up on having flushed out the back of the drug a garden for this lab. The Ministry year. of Environment “They never checked “I’m worried provided a list about it,” he said. of the chemicals my property. They Lassam, who found in the lab, never checked the lives directly to but those were the south of the raw materials, not property next door.” former drug lab, by-products and Trevor Lassam said a row of waste. hedges along the “You don’t know edge of his property is starting what it does for people 20 years to die off. The smell is still there down the line,” said Diana. in the ditches, especially after it While government agencies rains. initially responded to emails and “The concern is when the rains phone calls, the neighbours say start,” said Diana. “Nothing’s since about June they’ve been been cleaned up.” getting fewer responses. It feels Children play in the ditches like they’re getting stonewalled, farther down the slope, and some said Lassam.
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A spike belt was all it took for police to apprehend an alleged car thief from Burnaby driving a stolen Langley car last month. According to a press release from the New Westminster Police Department, patrol officers spotted a blue Volkswagen Jetta at about 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15. The Jetta had been reported stolen from a location in Langley several days earlier so the officers began tailing the vehicle, without sirens or lights. Police followed the vehicle over the Pattullo Bridge where waiting officers deployed a spike belt. • More online
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Hospice kids find door into Narnia Children’s fantasy novels inspired a room in Langley Hospice Society’s centre. by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com
Guiding children through the grieving process can be difficult. For kids who have lost a loved one, the Langley Hospice Society has now created a new fun, safe space to visit. The Narnia room in the Hospice’s Langley City building is covered with murals based on the C.S. Lewis novels. The seven classic children’s fantasies all involve children from our world who are whisked away into a land of magic, adventure, and talking animals. The room was created based on the spontaneous play of a number of children, said Lynda Sheridan, child and youth bereavement coordinator. The room was a simple, unfinished closet with a small door of the kitchen of the Supportive Program Centre in Langley City.
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Mayor Jack Froese congratulated Kwantlen Polytechnic art students Alyx Essers (left) and Tess Nickel (centre) on their design. said Sheridan. After the second group of children decided the same thing, Sheridan and other staff decided to make it a reality. This year, a practicum student helped get Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance a grant from Langley Township. With Lynda Sheridan says the small room now dubbed Narnia was inspired by a boy who found the wardrobe- designs by Alyx Essers and Tess Nickel of like entrance to the former storage space. Kwantlen Polytechnic’s Kids playing there dubbed it fine arts department, the last the entrance to Narnia one day, few weeks were spent painting
scenes from Narnia on the walls and ceiling. It’s meant to be a safe space for children, where they can be read stories, or let off steam by tossing around pillows. “It’s just a magical, comfortable space for them to be in,” Sheridan said. Playing is a part of many of the youth programs at Langley Hospice. “Play is a part of who they are and how they express themselves,” said Sheridan. The painting was finished the Friday before the Hospice’s garden party last week, allowing visitors to check it out in its finished form. But the children coming to the hospice have been getting sneak peeks. “The children have been here watching the painting happen,” Sheridan said. For this year’s hospice-organized summer camp, Camp Chrysalis, the Narnia theme will carry over. There will be a “royal parade” at the camp, among other activities, she said. The public will be able to see the room during this fall’s planned open house.
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Controversial overpass opened quietly The Mufford Overpass on Glover Road quietly opened and is now diverting drivers. by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com
The Mufford-64th Avenue rail overpass opened Monday, diverting traffic over the rail line and onto new routes. The two new signal lights were activated, and the changeover from the old to the new routes was handled by the provincial Ministry of Transportation, said Paul Cordeiro, Langley Township’s manager of transportation engineering. “The transition seems to have gone quite smoothly,” he said. The ministry was in charge of the overall project and that portion of Glover Road, Highway 10, is also under provincial jurisdiction, Cordeiro noted. Construction work around the overpass will continue for
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interchange, saying it would eat up too much valuable farmland. In 2010, the Agricultural Land Commission agreed. A new plan was drawn up, one that was more compact and that removed fewer acres from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The design unveiled in 2011 required paving 5.2 hectares (12.8 acres) of agricultural land, compared to the old design, which would have paved 12 hectares (29 acres). The project was also criticized by residents who objected to the design, feeling it would not effectively move traffic. A number of alternatives were suggested by members of the public, but they were rejected for various reasons. The $51 million project was funded by a number of partners, like other overpasses that are part of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor program. Overpasses in Langley City, Surrey and at 232nd Street have already opened.
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It was an unexpected finish in Scotland for the SFU Pipe Band and Pipe Sergeant and Langley resident Jack Lee. Despite being led by the The SFU Pipe Band, including the Robert Malcolm Memorial novice juvenile confidence of the new pipe band, practiced regularly prior to a trip to Scotland. major, Alan Bevan, the band placed seventh in its run against 22 Robert Malcolm Memorial (RMM) novice of the world’s best pipe bands. juvenile band, which placed fifth in a The competition was held the weekend field of 28 entries. of Aug. 15 in Glasgow, Scotland. Langley resident Scott Robertson, a Placing seventh was unexpected for drum instructor for the RMM band, postthe band that having placed fourth in ed on Facebook, “I am the proudest drum 2013 and has finished in the top three 20 instructor on the field.” times, including six firsts. Some of the members of the RMM band A better finish came about for the are as young as 10 years old.
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Fort Langley artist Brandon Gabriel returns from a 76-day paddling excursion to Alaska, he being one of only two to complete the entire journey. by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@langleyadvance.com
Fort Langley’s Brandon Gabriel is down 20 extra pounds, lost two cellphones, destroyed two air mattresses, lost a pillow, had to replace his tent halfway through the journey, and thankfully abandoned his cross trainers in Williams Lake – on the drive back home – after his friend and driver declared the runners a bio-hazard. But worldly possession weren’t all that the Kwantlen First Nation artist lost on a 76-day paddling journey between Fort Langley and Alaska called the Spirit of the Coast Canoe Journey. In addition to losing his uncle, the 35-year-old painter lost any illusions that the B.C. coastline can be saved unless some serious action is taken by government immediately to preserve what’s left of this natural resource. He shared these sentiments when he and just a few of the 25 paddlers who took turns in the canoe sat down with the Langley Advance Tuesday evening to reflect on the journey. “It was an important eye-opener,” he said, sharing some good and bad that he encountered, addng “lifealtering” just doesn’t cut it for describing the trip.
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It’s being called a disaster, a potential disaster, an averted disaster, a narrowly missed disaster, and a tempest in a teapot – it all depends from which direction the commentary about the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond spill is coming. Whatever label you wish to attach to the Mount Polley incident from an environmental stand-point, it won’t be a positive motivator for B.C.’s economy, particularly not in the province’s important mineral resource sector. The apparent fumbling of the file by those who are supposed to be watching over the province’s environmental concerns hasn’t increased anyone’s level of confidence, especially not among those who were already skeptical of the dedication of bureaucrats in the Ministry of Environment. Those who have been worried that the Enbridge or Kinder Morgan oil pipeline proposals might get an easy ride from environmental reviewers will feel their fears have been vindicated by Imperial Metals Corporation’s serious – and possibly overlooked – misstep. But more serious from a business point of view has been the provincial government’s bold reaction to the billions of gallons of water and tailings spilled from the Mount Polley pond. The province is already rethinking two Imperial Metals projects, slowing the Red Chris Mine and, even more significantly, suspending environmental assessments of an open pit mine proposal near Smithers. None of this is likely to steady the nerves of potential investors who have been clamouring for more speed – and leniency – from the government’s environmental assessment authorities. Both federal and provincial governments have been trying to loosen things up for B.C.’s resource economy, for those investors. They’ve been claiming that they’ve saved taxpayers a lot of money in doing so. And now we pay the price. – B.G.
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without some major modifications to the plan. The bank has finished replacing its skylight. Fortunately, our Chinese production partners are interested in licensing Dr. D’Eth’s designs for the quad-rotor engines. I’ve created a limMatthew Claxton ited partnership and we’re selling some to the mclaxton@langleyadvance.com mining industry – there may be applications in fighting forest fires, as well. This should give us some working capital for Plan Six-B. Memo to the Legions of Evil, April 19. Crimson Terror has found a lot of muscle. Well, we all got back to the safehouse, and More than we needed, possibly. He’s coming that’s something. Obviously, there were some up with a plan to keep them busy and physicflaws with Plan Five. Mistakes were made. ally fit until we’re ready to begin the operThat said, how could anyone have anticipated ation. that the cutting torches would set off the As far as Kat’s project goes, we’ll have to smoke alarms in the buildings next door to the meet on this, next Thursday. The software bank? Or that the sewage maintenance crew design seems to have gone off would choose that exact time to the rails. We can use the concheck on the tunnel? Mistakes were ference room in the offices I’ve Obviously, we should have acquired for my cover. made. anticipated the rapid police Memo to the Legions of Evil, response. Lesson learned. August 19. So, tunnelling into the vault is We cannot become discouraged, as Plan out. For the next plan, we’ll move to aerial Six-C is looking like our best bet to get into extraction. Those diamonds will be ours! the vault. The quad-rotor engine has been reMemo to the Legions of Evil, April 30. purposed to power our underground drilling Planning work by Dr. D’Eth on the quadmachines. (Yes, we’re going in underground rotored heavy lifter is proceeding well. The again. No, this will not be a repeat of Plan engines should be powerful enough to lift Four. Or Five.) The solid tungsten drill bits the entire vault clear of the bank. The main will be expensive, but the IPO on Kat’s dating problem will be fabrication – can we build app should (just) cover that cost. the engines quickly enough to have the device Klaus is talking about creating a full research ready before the bank upgrades security in and development arm. We can hire some of June? I am consulting with factories in China. the goons from Crimson’s gym to work in the Meanwhile, Black Kat’s work on subverting the electronic security is on schedule. Her soft- warehouses, so that’s a win-win. Memo to LEv. Corp. directors, Nov. 19. ware should enable us to take control of every Crimson’s gym chain/juice bar has opened streetlight in the city – ensuring out escape its third location this week, so congratulations will be smooth next time! are due to our VP of Operations. Crimson Terror is recruiting some muscle. Kat will be moving over from Information We obviously need more pathetic lackeys. (See Systems to Finance now that the dating app Appendix 1: Legal fees for captured lackeys.) has been acquired by Facebook. Sadly, Dr. Personally, I’m cultivating contacts in the D’Eth will be leaving us to head up his new city and the banking industry. To this end, venture. Finance is finishing up details of the I have assumed a persona as a real estate spinoff. The new office building downtown developer. I have meetings set up with several will break ground on Thursday. bankers. The fools won’t expect us this time! By the new schedule, Plan Six-F should Memo to the Legions of Evil, June 2. Obviously, we’ve missed out on the deadline launch early in the third quarter next year. Those diamonds will be ours! to proceed with the aerial extraction, at least
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What you’re telling us on Facebook In reference to our Tuesday editorial, •Public schools keep changing: Dale Harrison – Ah yes, private schools – offering everything that public schools used to offer before the Liberals: smaller classes, more oneon-one time, better supports, teacher-librarians, and specialist teachers. Twelve years ago, public schools used to have these things, too. An entire generation of students has been shortchanged by the Liberals. Why are B.C. students worth $1,000 less per year than students in other provinces? Why has $300 million per year been diverted from public education? If you believe in the value of a quality public education system – for EVERYONE – call your MLA, your school trustee, your school superintendent, etc. and let them know you support the reinstatement of supports for public education.
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elected me to serve as a school trustee. I am honoured to have been elected and proud to have been the first Aboriginal person elected to the Langley Board of Education. I thank my fellow trustees for working together through challenging times when difficult and unpopular decisions had to be made. I remember being sworn in for the first time, and Kwantlen Chief Marilyn Gabriel saying to the board that we now must all paddle in the same canoe and work together. With this decision I will leave others to paddle and guide this district in the direction it needs to go. Cecelia Reekie, Langley Letters on this page have been edited for space. For longer versions, or more letters to the editor visit... www.langleyadvance.com – Click on Opinion, or search the writers’ names.
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Dear Editor, In addition to the recent crash [Two injured in crash, Aug. 12, Langley Advance], multiple road kills have occurred at 208th Street and 80th Avenue (near Willoughby Elementary) throughout the three years that I have lived in the neighbourhood. The most recent incident prompted Langley Township staff to install a “Watch for Wildlife” sign to alert drivers. I had also previously informed the Township traffic division and Langley RCMP Sgt. Gerard (traffic) of the poor driving habits of motorists along 80th Avenue, between 208th and 200th Streets. Many motorists routinely drive without regard to school zone speeds, as well as exhibiting dangerous driving behaviour such as passing on solid line. The road kill issue is just a symptom of an underlying problem that needs to be addressed with traffic monitoring. This traffic incident is a warning that more serious incidents could happen. Patricia Tallman, Langley
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The “buyout” idea is one that has occurred in the past. It’s an excellent idea. Also, his column has been one of only a few that state the facts about teacher salaries. Most articles have teacher salaries much higher than they actually are. Many people do not realize that school administrators – superintendents, senior management, principals, and vice-principals – hold valid teaching certificates, and thus add to the number of qualified teachers in the province. However, most do not teach, but because they hold teaching certificates, their wages are often included when average the teacher’s salary is calculated. Administrators’ annual salaries of over $100,000 skew the teacher’s average. Michele Dietrich, via email
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Since most kids in working families have been attending dayto the cares since age one, what gradual entry actually represents is a struggle to figure out or pay for child-care arrangements for kids Editor who are completely ready for school but no longer have a slot in a daycare. For families like my own, with only one parent available to do home care during the week, it means using two weeks of annual holidays to accommodate this questionable requirement. It is time the school system gave kids some credit for resilience, and cut the “gradual entry” back to one week. Blair King, Langley
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A group of Langley business owners are “This is just one of many. We just had getting wet and dirty this weekend, and our annual golf tournament, we have an all for a good cause. Oktoberfest party coming up, and I’ve And to make things more interesting, heard a rumour there is a go-cart race on their charity car wash – set the horizon,” Waddle said. for Saturday from 10 a.m. The car wash is being to 2 p.m. – will have a held in Precision’s parkluau theme and former Big ing lot at 22575 Fraser Brother Canada houseguest Hwy. (near the new Tim Sarah Miller is expected Horton’s) and car washes to be on-hand to shine up are being offered with a some of the cars. suggested donation of $10. This car wash is being There will also be faceRoxanne Hooper organized to benefit the Big painting and a children’s rhooper@langleyadvance.com Brothers and Big Sisters craft table set up. of Langley, but it’s being coordinated by a group of local business owners who participate in the Murrayville chapter of Think Referrals Business In a drive across the Golden Ears Bridge Network (TRBN). recently, I noticed the MTF Price Matters TRBN is a group of business owners store on 201st Street has been rebranded. who meet weekly in one of the 13 chapIt now bears a Big Box Outlet sign, and ters operational in the Lower Mainland likewise after noticing that, I spotted the and Fraser Valley. change to the Murrayville location as Not only do they support each other well. through business referrals and camaradMark Funk, who I remember from my erie, but each chapter also helps raise days of shopping at Funk’s Market in money for local endeavours such as the Clearbrook some 30 years or so ago, is Langley Christmas Bureau, through what now president and general manager of they call their Think Generously Society, Big Box. explained president Rainer Schmoll. “I learned about offering great value for “Small business owners survive on sup- a fair price working with my dad in our port from local consumers and they want family business,” Funk said. “It’s become to give back in some way,” Schmoll said. our mission to help families save more by “Through our not-for-profit arm, Think searching the world for the best deals,” Generously, we provide business owners he elaborated. “We continue to evolve a way to give back to the same communhow we do business and right now we ity that supports them.” are converting our Price Matter stores to Scott Waddle, owner of Precision Auto Big Box Outlet stores.” and president of the Murrayville TRBN So, if I’m reading between the lines chapter, said this weekend’s luau car correctly here, watch for more and better wash is intended to provide a fun way for deals at the newly rebranded shops. Langley residents to help out, too. • More at www.langleyadvance.com, search “cupcake”
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One way gourmet Ladies night fills tummies A Langley garden centre hosts a “womenonly” fundraiser to support local families.
All things food will be celebrated downtown on Saturday with the second annual Fork and Finger Foodie Event.
the gamut of food interests. “We found that people genunews@langleyadvance.com inely enjoy demonstrations about things they may not An appreciation of food goes know about like chocolate, or far beyond eating. It encommixology, or smoking meat,” passes smelling, watching, and James said. learning about food as well. “It’s as wide a variety as On Saturday, take a stroll possible to appeal to everyone along the one-way section of who attends on Saturday.” Fraser Highway in downtown Demos begin at 11 a.m. Langley (between 204 and 206 with an education and tasting Streets) to indulge the senses around chocolate. Noon sees in culinary delight at the secfancy fruit carving take the ond annual Fork and Finger stage, followed by lessons on Foodie Event. working with fondant − how Downtown Langley Business to colour it, design it and wrap Association executive director cakes with it. At 3 p.m. barTeri James noted this year’s beque expert Kevin Legge will event is designed to appeal to do a cedar plank salmon demo everyone who has a love of and tasting to be followed by food. a slow smoked rib demo and “People come downtown tasting. for a variety of reasons. If the smells aren’t satisfySometimes it’s to shop, someing the tastebuds, visit Shiraz, times it’s to eat,” James said. Frosting Cupcakery, or Ban “This is the opportune time to Chok Dee for a $5 sampler feature our downtown restauplate. Fish monger 1 Fish 2 rants.” Fish will offer oysters on the Finding half shell at foodie activa sampling ities to delight price and all members All of Oils of the family will host is easy downtastings town. Demand educaonstrations, tion sestastings, sions about $5 sampler oils. plates, and “People more will be are going found along to have a the one-way fantastic from 11 a.m. time,” to 4 p.m. James said. “We always Find want to more appeal to a informawide variety tion abut of people, the Fork including and Finger families,” Foodie James noted. Event at DemonRonda Payne/Langley Advance www. strations and downtownHeather Jenkins of 1 Fish 2 Fish will be tastings will langley. serving oysters on the half shell at a special be held in com under price Saturday during the Fork and Finger McBurney the events Foodie Event in downtown Langley. Plaza and run tab.
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Coconut food and drink, lingerie for all body types, and the chance to win a free makeover are just a few of the things ladies will love about this year’s Fete for the Food Bank event at Milner Village Garden Centre Friday evening. All designed to raise funds and food for the Langley Food Bank, it’s the third annual ladiesonly event at the garden centre which will be transformed into an eating and shopping paradise. Event manager for the Fete, Lydia Driegen, noted the food bank doesn’t always get the notice it needs in the community and this is a way to ensure it stays in the minds of local women. “We are a farm and we want to help farmers in the Lower Mainland, so it just makes sense to support the food bank and feed local families,” Driegen said. Things kick off at 5:30 p.m. at the garden centre at 6690 216 St. with shopping from more than 25 vendors until 6 p.m. The jam-packed agenda includes a fashion show with makeover reveals, a silent auction and door prizes, specialty food and cocktail demonstrations, live music, wine tastings from Township 7, and more. Tamara Jansen, Milner Village Garden Center owner said, “We want to gather and celebrate our freedom and safety by supporting a great local cause like the food bank. We recognize that there are many families in our own backyard who can’t make ends meet and need our help.” Numerous sponsors, most
“Because of all the donations, and with the silent auction we may be able to give $5,000 [to the food bank], if we do sell out” said Driegen. Makeover winners will find out today (Thursday Aug. 21) if they are lucky enough to receive free hair, makeup, nails, a clothing consultation, and other pampering benefits. It’s all part of the ladies-only theme. “It’s very ladies night out,” Driegen said. “It’s glamorous.” Special guest chef Valerie Andrews will be whipping up pina coladas made with real coconut milk, chicken skewers with coconut cilantro sauce, and coconut pastries. Guests are also invited to bring non-perishable food donations for the food bank and will receive a $5 garden Langley Advance files centre store credit for doing so. “If you have plans to of them local like DD Booski come, you can reserve your tickClothing, Milner Feed and Pet ets online,” Driegen noted. Supply, Milner Valley Cheese, 1 Tickets are $35 and can be Fish 2 Fish, and Nectar Lingerie, arranged a variety of ways. have contributed to the event Visit www.milnervillage.com ensuring the majority of each or call 604-533-7945 to find out ticket price goes directly to the more. food bank.
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Milner Valley Garden Centre will be transformed into a glamorous ladies night out locale on Friday for this year’s Fete for the Food Bank. (Above) Attendees last year enjoyed platters of gourmet goodies and more.
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or the second year running a pair of Willoughby “boys” are partnering to raise money for charity and help feed the community’s hungry. But these aren’t just any two Langleyites. These are nationally and internationally lauded country music singers and songwriters Chad Brownlee and Dallas Smith, who are hosting the Boys of Fall Charity Golf Tournament at The Redwoods Golf Course on Monday. And this pair will top off the day on the greens with an evening of live music. These two entertainers and buddies toured together for five weeks back in 2012 in what was dubbed the Boys of Fall Tour. They kept the name alive, sort of, with the advent of a golf tourney last year.
“Searching for ways to make a difference in our community, we made a decision to support JRfm’s Basics for Babies campaign in their vision of a hunger-free future,” said Smith, who noted this year’s goal is to double last year’s tally. Funds raised from this tournament go directly towards Food Banks BC, the provincial association of 93 member food banks across the province. Last year, Food Banks BC helped close to 100,000 people throughout the province, 30 per cent of whome were children. While the golf component of the day is already sold out, tournament coordinator Melanie Vautour said tickets are still available for the country cookout, auction, and concert that follows at 6 p.m. The price for the evening-only tickets is $50 each, and they’re available in advance at The Redwoods, 22011 88th Ave. Guests are encourage to bring a blanket or lawn chair for a private concert taking place at The Redwoods’ outdoor reception area.
Langley’s own Chad Brownlee and Dallas Smith are coming together once again on Monday to share their love of music and golf with people while raising money and food for the JRfm Basics for Babies charity.
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For five years, Kendrick Headley played with Liberace. This past weekend, he guest starred on the steel drums with his friends in the Red Stone Alley Band as they entertained at the second annual Barbados Day. This festival, all in aid of the Fort Langley Lions and the May Day parade, was celebrated Saturday at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery in Fort Langley. Event organizer and host Brenda Alberts said the event raised a couple thousand dollars for the village parade. In addition to Caribbean-style music and a chicken barbecue, there were facepainting and balloon creations, and a few artists, like Perry Haddock (right), were on hand to offer demonstrations.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
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The 104th Annual Fair at the PNE is underway. An end of summer tradition for generations of British Columbians, it features more than 700 shows, exhibits, and attractions that are free with admission. Among the Langleyites enjoying the fair from its outset were (clockwise from right): Kaileen Miller, whose great grandfather built PNE parade floats from around 1955-1975, getting a ride in an ambulance from Regional Public Education Officer Al Pruden; Sydney and her mom Gitta Paaksupp at a demonstration by Geoff Taylor, Advanced Care Paramedic; 14-year-old Monica Romeyn of the Fraser Valley Beef & Swine 4H Club tending to her hog Thunder; and 15-year-old Kyra Peter of the Langley Lamb & Woolcraft 4H Club with her five-month-old lamb Adalida. The 2014 Fair at the PNE runs daily, except Monday, Aug. 25, through Labour Day, Sept. 1.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Labour dispute
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If classes don’t start… Families have some options when it comes to in-lieu activities.
Should the teachers’ dispute continue into September, students can still go back to school – pioneer-style. The Langley Centennial Museum and Fort Langley National Historic Site have teamed up to create Pioneer Pupils, a unique learning experience for children affected by the ongoing teacher labour dispute. The educational day camp will be offered to
kids in Grades 4 to 6 from professional instructors Tuesday, Sept. 2 to Friday, provide lessons on history, Sept. 5. art, and science. Providing a wide range “September is the time of activities, the camp to learn, and students can is designed to reawaken keep up their studies and slumbering summer minds have fun while exploring and prea variety pare kids of subfor the “Students can keep up jects,” said inevitable Township on their studies and return to Arts and have fun…” classes. Heritage Students educator Jeff Jeff Chenatte will Chenatte. spend the Cost for morning at the Langley the Pioneer Pupils day Centennial Museum and camp is $160. the afternoon at the Fort Register online at Langley National Historic recexpress.ca, barcode Site. 461911, or call the Langley At this unique camp, Centennial Museum at
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The Langley Centennial Museum and the Fort Langley National Historic Site will be operating a Pioneer School to each young people about education in the past. 604-532-3536. Langley Township’s recreation department will look at organizing programs if the labour dispute continues past Labour Day.
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In Langley City, kids ages five to 12 can sign up for Strike Camp. There will be two groups, five to seven and eight to 12. The camps will be based at the Al Anderson Memorial Pool but the kids will also be going to various places, such as City parks and facilities, and maybe on field trips to the Greater Vancouver Zoo and the aquarium. “The camp will continue if the dispute is not resolved,” explained Karlo Tamondong, City
Recreation supervisor (preschool, children, adults and aquatics). The kids will do crafts, sports and games. The camps run Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $138 per week or $34 per day. There is the option for extended play (7-8:30 a.m. and (3-6 p.m.) for a cost of $34 per week or $10 per day. “Our maximum number of registered kids are 24 per day,” Tamondong said. To sign up, contact the Douglas Recreation Centre at 604-514-2865. More activities may be announced by the City depending on how long students are out of class due to the dispute between teachers and government. continued on page A16…
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
New KPU certificate in social change
Kwantlen plans to help students make a career of helping others, through a new program. by Ronda Payne news@langleyadvance.com
After six years of exploration, planning, and research, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will be launching a new program in non-profit studies in September. The 30-credit certificate in Non-
Governmental Organizations and Nonprofit Studies is a fit for those who want to work in the field of social change and helping others. KPU anthropology instructor Larissa Petrillo noted that jobs in the non-profit sector have no geographical boundaries in that there are both local and international opportunities in the field. “This is a vehicle for people who are altruistic in nature and who want to work in a field or for an organization that aligns with their views and allows them the flexibility to make a difference,” said Petrillo.
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While the program will enable students to seek volunteer and entryThe unique program, suitable level positions anyfor new high school graduates where in the world, as well as mature students, was there is a strong born out of reviewing the needs understanding of of the non-profit sector, students local non-profit and alumni, other post-secondary examples in the institutions, and experts in the Metro Vancouver non-profit field. region. It is a one-of-a-kind program in According to that it combines the teachings of KPU, the number of KPU’s Faculty of Arts and School non-governmental of Business to deliver graduagencies operating Larissa Petrillo ates knowledge of philanthropy, worldwide has been KPU instructor financial management, and growing since the accountability. Second World War, with parallel growth in the labour market. For graduates of the program, that may mean job opportunities with organizations that address humanitarian, human rights, and environmental issues, as well as problems experienced by marginalized populations and Ferreras said KPU has been pursuing developing nations. high-demand areas for the past few years, “This is a movement that changes the and will keep doing that. “The acceleraworld at your doorstep, and moves across tion of investment by the provincial govborders,” Petrillo said. ernment in post-secondary and secondary As a specialist in social and cultural school support for trades training is a change, Petrillo believes those in the milwelcome boost,” he said. lennial generation will be attracted to the There are no plans to clear the decks program due to their desire to “fix” the for new Blueprint-related courses by elim- problems created in the world by previinating other programs. Student demand ous generations. also plays a role in determining what “They see all the negative effects of courses are taught. “We do not reduce or what others have done, and they sense enlarge program capacity based entirely the need for a radical shift to move on the market, as opposed to student forward with social change,” she said. demand,” said Ferreras. “They are the generation that will get • More online at www.langleyadvance.com things done.”
Skills Blueprint steers students towards jobs by Matthew Claxton
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University, like every other post-secondary school in B.C., is responding to the Skills Blueprint. The new provincial initiative calls for a big increase in the percentage of students studying for trades and technology, areas seen as in demand by employers. Salvador Ferreras, Kwantlen’s provost and academic vice president, answered some of the Langley Advance’s questions about what that may mean for the future of the school and its students. “The truth is that the 25 per cent
that will eventually be directed [by the Blueprint] is intended to encompass a scope much broader than just trades and technology,” Ferreras said. “The aim is to address high demand areas.” Programs can’t quite be broken down entirely into liberal arts versus trades and technologies, noted Ferreras. KPU prepares students in trades and technology, as well as health, business, and sciences within its arts programs. “If we were to identify how many courses would be considered trades and technology, we need to include over 300,” Ferreras said of current course offerings.
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Parents will get $40 per day for young children during the strike – eventually. by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com
If the strike by the B.C. Teachers Federation stretches into September, parents of some students will be paid by the government, but not right away. The province’s Ministry of Finance announced earlier this summer that parents of school-age children younger than 13 will receive $40 per child for each day that their kids are out of school. The program has been dubbed Temporary Education Support for Parents. Online forms will be available in September, according to bcparentinfo.ca, a government site set up for the program. Parents and other primary caregivers will have to fill out a form, and paper forms will also be available. There will be no money forthcoming until up to two months after the strike ends, so parents will have to deal with all child care costs, extra tutoring, or other expenses up front. The payments won’t be processed until
after the month in which the strike ends. The payments are expected to be processed and cheques sent out within the following month. Students entering kindergarten, or who are new to the B.C. public system, will have to be confirmed as enrolled. Parents will be able to register up to four months after the strike ends. The measure has been criticized by groups such as the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils. The BCCPAC said in a recent press release that it expects the strike to end, schools to open Sept. 2, and for teachers and government continue working with mediator Vince Ready on a settlement. BCCPAC wants more classroom resources, through a special fund that could allow for extra supports where needed. The funding should be allocated based on collaboration with students and teachers, rather than based on quotas, the organization said. The amount to be spent on the support program is about $12 million a day, the same amount the government is saving with schools closed. For more information on the government’s support program, call 604-6602421, or on Telephone Device for the Deaf at 604-775-0303.
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Cheer up
Langley’s XTreme Allstar Cheer & Dance has added a second Fine Arts Strike Camp after its first one filled. Camp 2 runs Sept. 8-12, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 5360 204th St. The cost is $170 for new students, $150 for students who attended the first camp and $100 for those on the waitlist for camp 1. Karen, 604-613-4090 or Lisa, 604-512-4840, or e-mail xtremecheeranddance@gmail.com. Or check out www.xtreme-
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Giddy up
Webb’s Holiday Acres offers day or overnight horse camps at 11th Avenue and 256th Street. It will keep the gates open if the labour dispute continues into the school year. It has day camps ($320 for Sept. 2-5 and $400 for five-day camps). Overnight camps are $395 for Sept 1-5 and $480 for Sept. 7-12. For more information, contact 604-857-1712 or guestranch@shaw.ca, or Webb’s Facebook page.
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Builder will get rebates for building homes that are more energy efficient in the Township.
A new program that encourages construction of extra-energy efficient homes has been introduced by Langley Township, and local builders are beginning to get on board. A Green Building Permit Rebate Program that helps developers create homes with energy efficiency beyond that required by the BC Building Code was implemented by Township council in January. The voluntary financial
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gardeners loathe and others love. By mid-spring, the fleabanes (Erigeron) start flowering and continue for ages. They are a huge family of daisies, often with so many narrow petals they can look semidouble. Colours vary from white to pink to various purples. They love good drainage and some happily self-sow in driveways and paver cracks. By summer, Shasta daisies open their usually white petals with gold centres. Today, Shasta flowers can be double, shaggy, or have quilled or twisted petals. Many dwarfs are now available, and one, ‘Becky,’ opens yellow petals which slowly turn to white. If you deadhead them in July, you’ll get more flowers later. Echinacea is a daisy that’s become hugely popular. It’s a native North American daisy that had herbal uses as an immune system stimulator, and is still used for that today. It grows best in poor soil, keeping it compact – and it hates to be moved. Most native species flowered in purple-pink. Newer cultivars have
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Over the next 30 years, the Township expects to see its population double and its electricity needs increase by 50 per cent. To meet those demands, the Township is putting measures in place now to save energy and operating costs in the years to come. “We take pride in being a leader in energy efficiency,” Froese said, “and we have the unique opportunity to achieve substantial energy savings if the new homes being constructed now are built to higher energy efficiency standards.” Many companies would like to build cleaner, greener homes, knowing they are attractive to
potential buyers who care about the environment and want to reduce their energy expenses. But outfitting homes with those features can be costly. The Township came up with the Green Building Permit Rebate Program in an effort to offset those initial construction costs. “Over the years, we have learned from the builders we work with that the higher cost of creating energy efficient new homes can be a deterrent,” said Roberto Cesaretti, the Township’s manager of permits, licensing, and inspections. “The Green Building Permit Rebate Program provides builders who construct homes that exceed what is required by
the BC Building Code with a direct cash rebate to offset that expense.” In Canada, the EnerGuide rating system is used as a standard measure of a home’s energy performance. Homes constructed to the BC Building Code are currently compliant if they achieve an EnerGuide rating of 77. Under the Township’s new Green Building Permit Rebate Program, construction that exceeds the BC Building Code minimum values for energy efficiency is eligible to receive the rebate incentive. For single family homes that achieve an EnerGuide rating of 80, they will get $750 back on their building permits. For multi-fam-
ily units that reach a rating of 82, they will receive a $150 rebate for each unit. “The program is designed to remove any uncertainty a builder may have by also providing a complimentary building plan evaluation by a certified energy advisor,” added Robert Baker, the Township’s assistant chief inspector. While the initial goal of the program is to educate builders and encourage energy efficient construction through rebates to offset costs, Baker said the initiative will eventually aim to “recognize and identify these buildings for an increasingly educated consumer base that values energy efficient homes
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and has created a demand within our community.” BC Hydro funded an Energy Manager for the Township who provided technical expertise to develop the Green Building Permit Rebate Program. “At BC Hydro, we want to help our customers use electricity more efficiently to help them save money on their electricity bills. We see great value in working with leading organizations like the Township of Langley on programs like this one, that promote energy efficient communities from the ground up,” said Joanna Sofield, BC Hydro’s general manager of customer care and Power Smart. “In addition, the program aligns well with BC Hydro’s New Home program that provides even more financial incentives to builders and developers looking to implement a higher standard of energy efficiency.”
For Quadra Homes, the Green Building Permit Rebate Program fit with the company’s ideology of caring for the environment and creating costsavings for future customers. The program is being implemented for the first time at the Yorkson Creek Townhomes South development in Willoughby. “We are pleased to have had Quadra Homes as the first successful builder to participate in this program,” said Baker. “We look forward to other builders also choosing to participate by showcasing themselves as energy efficiency leaders in the community.” While the Township’s program is currently targeted at new residential homes, similar programs are being considered to include incentives for commercial buildings, renovations, and the use of alternative energy systems.
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There’s a special day in the works for special people at Aldor Acres next Sunday. On Aug. 24, Melissa Anderson and the rest of her family are opening up their popular Glen Valley farm for the second annual Special Needs Day. It’s not a public event, explained Anderson, the farm’s operations manager and oldest grandchild of farm founders Albert and Dorothy Anderson. It’s a day just for Langley residents living with special needs – and for their families or caregivers – Anderson explained. It is a day when they can have the farm to themselves, to enjoy what it has to offer among themselves. “To see the smiles on their faces as they hold the animals… animals are so therapeutic for people, we just want to share some of the magic we’re so fortunate to have,” she said. Admission is by donation for Special Needs Day, with all proceeds from the family-run concession going to Special Olympics of B.C., earmarked specifically for the Langley chapter, Anderson said. Last year, between 350 and 400 people attended, and the farm managed to raise a bit above $2,000 for the charity. The barns will be open, the bunny corral overrunning, and the petting zoo set up with piglets, chicks, and other animals – all looking forward to some extra love. This year there will once again be tractor-pulled hayrides around the farm. The haywagon is modified with a wheelchair ramp, so everyone can experience the fun, Anderson said. The inaugural event in 2013 was intended to celebrate the Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch 25th anniversary, and simultaneously Anderson’s 25th birthday. The success of the event, however, was so moving for her and for her family that it took no convincing at all for them to offer it again. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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• Summer Series: Free drop-in programs at Douglas Park run July and August. Suitable for ages two to 10. Parent participation required. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 21: space explorers, Aug. 26: in the garden, Aug. 28: it’s a jungle out there. • Movie in the Park: Postponed from July due to rain, the movie Hook will be shown Aug. 30 at dusk in Douglas Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for this free screening. A paid concession will be on site.
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Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise. • Aldergrove Library 26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415 Uzume Taiko: Children are invited to learn about Japanese taiko drumming. Register in advance. Includes flute melodies and storytelling. 1 p.m. Aug. 23. • City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855 Uzume Taiko: Japanese drums. Register kids in advance. 2 p.m. Aug. 26.
Walnut Grove Community Centre: Aquatic Hours for September Each year, aquatic facilities at the Walnut Grove Community Centre are temporarily shut down for maintenance. While the closure usually occurs immediately after Labour Day, this year it will be delayed to accommodate the 2014 BC Seniors Games. The Township of Langley is proud to host this competition, which will see events take place in various facilities throughout the community. The aquatic facilities at the Walnut Grove Community Centre will remain open to the public from Tuesday, September 2 until Saturday, September 13, at 6pm. The 50 m pool, leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will then close for maintenance from Sunday, September 14 to Sunday, September 28 inclusive. Other areas of the Centre will remain open during this time.
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• B.C. Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum, 9131 King St., 604-888-2273, bcfma.com Old and New Day: the annual display shows how everyday objects have changed over the past century (books, lamps, phones, vehicles, etc.). It runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 1 and includes a demonstrations by the Antique Small Engine Club, demonstrations of historic farm equipment, rope making, fresh corn on the cob and the Tim Hortons Community Cruiser (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). • Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King St., 604-888-3922 Summer day camps: Pioneer Pastimes Aug. 25-29 for 6-10. • Fort Langley National Historic Site 23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777 Fort Farm Fest: From Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, learn about the heritage garden and feed the farm animals at the fort, which operated a 2,000 acre farm. Take part in the farm relay and watch farm-related demonstrations. 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 at langleyadvance.com.
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Views on death cause unnecessary suffering by Jonathan Kay
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I asked Canadian doctors and nurses to share with me their thoughts about the issue of unwanted care (aggressive, invasive, often debilitating treatments that are imposed on dying patients – frequently when they are senile or unconscious – during their last weeks or months of life). Several respondents pointed out that we should be careful to draw comparisons between Canadian and U.S. hospitals. “Most [Canadian] physicians I know are working to exhaustion [just] to perform appropriate treatment,” wrote Dr. Kevin McDermid, a Langley internist. “In the U.S. [on the other hand], where HMO bills private insur-
ance companies and govincentives to explore the ernments fee for service, disease further], even if there are enormous finanit was traumatic for the cial incentives to over-treat patient to undergo tests patients who have coverwithout any hope for age (and under-treat those recovery.” without coverage).” In many cases, it is famMargriet Wijnen, a ily members pushing hardveteran clinical neuroest. Often, doctors are the physiology technologist, ones urging palliative care, argued that the scourge of since they understand the unwanted care is caused, medical and economic in part, by the pressure consequences of aggresto perform sive, futile medical treatments. “We have a curious research. “I have system of deciding “The great spent countmajority less nights how aggressive of specialin the we should be with ists [I have Intensive patient care.” observed Care Unit Dr. Kevin McDermid over 35 (ICU) trying years] were to gently very compasconvince sionate, not forcing tests families that most interor treatments on patients ventions we do to critically who were doomed,” she ill, elderly patients are of wrote. “But if a dying little benefit. They will patient suffered from a only inflict unnecessary very rare neurological suffering,” wrote Jason disease, it sometimes Weatherald, a fellow of became a different matter. the University of Calgary’s ‘Academic interest’ and a Division of Respirology. desire to get published in “These pleas often fall on a medical journal [offered deaf ears. We have been
conditioned, as a society, to want to preserve life at all costs. We believe that our family members are ‘fighters’ and can make it through serious medical emergencies. [As a result], it is often the family members we are treating with heroic measures. Not the patient. “The truth is that many people of certain ethnic/ cultural/religious backgrounds are unwilling to accept the option of doing nothing,” he said. “Palliative care is often seen by the family as equivalent to ‘pulling the plug’.” “We have a curious system of deciding how aggressive we should be with patient care,” Dr. McDermid, later wrote. “We ask the patient [first], and if he or she is incompetent or too sick, we ask the next of kin, power of attorney, or other representative. Although [doctors] can override the decision, based on medical futility, they tend not to
for multiple reasons. For one, [doctors] don’t have time to get into a long process with the family. There’s also the threat of a complaint (especially a time-consuming complaint involving the College of Physicians and Surgeons) or (though not so much in Canada) a lawsuit. I have been threatened by a lawyer (when I was completely exhausted at mid-
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“There is often a dysfunctional family dynamic [whereby members] do not agree on what should be done. If there is one vehement outlier in the family who wants ‘everything,’ we often acquiesce to that person’s demand. Often, guilt – possibly stemming from neglect prior to the onset of a sudden illness – plays a major role in the inclination to over-treat.” Dr. Travis Carpenter, an internal medicine resident at the University of Toronto, told me that much of the problem is rooted in the fact that family members are often unrealistically focused on the hypothetical benefits of aggressive treatment. They are also, however, completely ignorant to the almostcertain costs. “For elderly patients in the ICU and on the ward, [aggressive end-of-life interventions often require] chemical and physical restraints to provide treatment. These measures can be extremely distressing to the patient and for health care providers,” Dr. Carpenter wrote. “Multiple procedures, including the insertion of tubes and lines, are painful both immediately and on an ongoing basis. Patients who survive CPR often have immense pain from fractured ribs and other sequelae. Many, if not most, elderly patients who have endured prolonged ICU stays often never leave hospital, or else end up permanently in
nursing homes. These are only a few examples, but they may represent [conditions] patients or families have never seen, nor can fully comprehend before making decisions about themselves or a critically ill loved one.” Like Dr. McDermid, Dr. Carpenter notes that the problem frequently is exacerbated by emotional family dynamics – something that obviously is beyond the control of a doctor: “The final decisions on these matters are most often left in the hands of families (especially Langley Advance files with respect Canadians who don’t have living wills or health care directives in place will to ICU transfer have their care determined by relatives or doctors. and intubation/ventilation). A common scenario is when a patient is the other side of the gurney. As to offer them. The discussions unable to make his or her own she perceives it, much of the about alternatives in the treatdecisions and an emotionally problem arises from the either-or ment of the chronically ill can, distressed (understandably so) manner in which doctors presfrankly, be confusing, and wife/husband or son/daughter ent the issue to patients. Even oftentimes a family will opt is reluctant to make the decision if palliative care is clearly the for inappropriate interventions to pursue palliative or comfort more humane option, no relative because they feel they are being care treatment, [even though] it wants to be the one who makes forced to choose between life or is likely the most humane and that morbid decision. death for their loved one. While beneficial option for the patient.” “The unfortunate fact is that [medical professionals are] often Jacqueline Campbell, a conmany families actually want quite thorough in presenting the sultant who advocates for elderthe feeding tubes – or the operpros and cons of any treatment, ly patients in hospitals, has seen ations, the treatments, the tests they are no longer the decisionthis same process play out from – because doctors feel compelled makers they used to be. Now
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families are required to make decisions on behalf of their ailing kin, though these family members tend to lack the experience to understand the consequences fully. These are discussions that need to take place earlier in life, without a medical crisis looming overhead.” Various respondents wrote in to say that death can be managed with minimal pain and discomfort – while still upholding the bonds and affections between family members – by adhering to certain conditions: (1) Patients must make intentions known beforehand, (2) relatives must manage expectations and emotions within the bounds of science and educate themselves on the negative impacts of aggressive intervention, and (3) doctors must make sensible decisions about when to stop trying to extend human life. Lorri Chmilar: “I have been a nurse for over 30 years, intensive care, emerg, geriatric rehab, psychogeriatrics, you name it, I probably did it. I have seen horrible extended dying, where I dreaded going to work, arguing repeatedly for my elderly patients’ right to die. And yet I have seen beautiful deaths with families and patients on terms of acceptance and peace – even hugs and smiles at a death well done. Our doctors have the same good hearts, but have been trained to see disease and death as a war to be fought.”
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“In emergency, I once had a lovely elderly lady with full facilities. She knew she had a huge aortic aneurysm that was about to burst. She told us, ‘Let me go, I am ready.’ There was no time for paperwork. When it did burst, a young doc called a code, started CPR, and called for blood. We literally had to take his hands off her, reminding him that we did not have the surgical setup to even attempt a repair. It took him time to realize the futility of his actions, never mind [appreciate] the expressed wishes of the patient. We must continue to advocate for our patients. To educate families. Please, everyone, talk to your families. Say what you want, and ensure that your family doctor knows it.” Dr. Paul Mackey, an anesthetist from Fort St. John: “My comment would be that one of the better ways to ensure your end-of-life care is to have a family physician with whom you actually have a relationship – someone who ‘knows’ you and your wishes and who is involved in your endof-life care,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, not all patients have that luxury,
either because they don’t don’t tell me what you have family doctors or want me to do (or not to because their family physdo), how am I going to icians are unable to proknow what to do when the vide in-hospital care. As time comes?’” a rural family physician, I heard stories from it has been my privilege people about how their to be with many patients relatives’ end-of-life wishes as they make their final were ignored by relatives ‘journeys.’ Unfortunately, or caregivers. I also heard many doctors are trained stories from people who in ultra-specialized cendescribed how instructions tres where the imperative made all the difference. too often is, ‘Don’t stand Colin Macpherson there – do of Maple something.’ Ridge urged “…there are times Indeed, Canadians to when just… holding take responthere are times when sibility by crea hand should be just sitting ating a living all that is done.” there and will. Dr. Paul Mackey holding a “It is sensehand should less to criticize be all that is done.” the medical systems or “For me, as a family doctors for the problem,” physician, the difficult he argued, “because in part is not necessarily hav- most cases, they can only ing the discussion about do what some ‘respondying (though patients all sible’ person instructs too frequently joke, ‘Are them to do. If people are you giving up on me?’), not responsible for their but actually adequately own lives, simply drifting covering all the necesaround like silly sheep sary nuances of end of waiting for whatever life wishes,” he added. comes along, they must “My suggestion is that suffer the consequences.” we all should download “Have you drawn up and fill out the My Voice such a document?” Mr. Handbook, developed as Macpherson pointedly part of the BC End of Life asked me. “Have your parPractice Support Module, ents or other elderly relaand make sure our famtives done so?” – Jonathan Kay is managing editor for ily doctors and significant Comment at the National Post. others have copies. As I Full version online say to my patients, ‘If you
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Dragon boaters paddle furiously toward Italy The Fort Langley Canoe Club will be very well represented at the dragon boat club crew world championships. by Troy Landreville sports@langleyadvance.com
Three teams of female dragon boat paddlers from the Fort Langley Canoe Club will be skimming along the waters of Ravenna, Italy, Sept. 3-7. Fast & Furious, Abreast With FORTitude, and Titanium (a crew consisting of paddlers in the 60-plus age group) will compete in Ravenna in the ninth annual World Dragon Boat Championships. The actual race location is Mirabilandia, just south of Ravenna. A senior B (50-plus age group) club crew team, Fast & Furious is made up of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson, plus a few spares. “Some people’s goal is they must win the gold medal,” Fast & Furious team captain Sandy Ferguson said, looking ahead to the world regatta. “It’s an interesting goal, [but] it’s something that is somewhat out of your control, because you’re competing against other teams that have done as much preparation, and maybe even more than you.” During the world championships, Fast & Furious will be aboard a Level 3 Champion boat, a vessel that’s completely
foreign to the paddlers. “We don’t have champion boats here, so our first experience in these boats will be when we get there,” Ferguson said. “They’re supposed to be very ‘tippy.’” Led by their longtime coach Ben Lee, most of the Fast & Furious paddlers have been competing together for the better part of four years. Fast & Furious has competed twice at nationals, as well as at the 2012 club crew world championships in Hong Kong. The team qualified for the world regatta by tying for fourth place at the 2013 nationals, held last August at Elk Lake in Victoria. The top five boats earned spots in the world championships. “You qualify the year before so that way, you have a year to make your decision whether you are going to actually put in all the time and effort and money and all that stuff,” Ferguson said. “We have sponsors but nobody takes you to Europe. So this gives people time to figure out if they can afford to do it or not.” Fast & Furious decided very early on that going to Italy was worth the time, effort, and expense. “We made the decision the day that we won fourth place,” Ferguson said. “I would say that any time that you are going to club crew [world championships], it’s actually a two-year process, because you do a lot of work getting yourselves to nationals… and then you move on from there,” Ferguson said.
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Fast & Furious, a senior B (50-plus age group) women’s dragon boat team, ripped through Bedford Channel last week, during their last race before heading to Ravenna, Italy, for the Club Crew World Championships in early September. Anyone who steps into the competitive world of dragon boating is somebody who absolutely adores the sport, Ferguson added. “It’s not so much about going for the medals, it’s about being on the water,” she added.
Fast & Furious trains three nights a week on Fort Langley’s Bedford Channel (and in outrigger canoes during the winter months), and when conditions are unseasonable, they travel west to downtown Vancouver’s False Creek to practise.
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A surprise visit from Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ethan Sampson was a huge thrill for players and coaches with the Langley United Soccer Association’s U11 Strikers boys team.
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Whitecap surprises Langley team Ethan Sampson visited the U11 Strikers recently, and impressed the boys’ squad with his expertise and skill.
It was just another June practice for the Langley United Strikers, or so it seemed. Then, out of nowhere, Vancouver Whitecaps player Ethan Sampson showed up. The U11 boys were beside themselves. A 20-year-old defender from South Africa, Sampson answered questions on life, training, childhood idols and, of course, World Cup favorites. Sampson then proceeded to participate in drills with the boys. “It was interesting to see how quickly the boys picked up on Ethan’s technical ability to defend,” United coach Adam Woelders said. “Right away, you can see their adjustments in technique just by watching Ethan.” Woelders took a step back to
watch Sampson lead by example. As the practice progressed, Ethan was “ooohhing” and “aaahhing” the kids and parents with his ball mastery. After one-versus-one and twoversus-two drills, Sampson participated in a scrimmage with the coaches and Strikers. “It was really cool to see a real professional player,” Striker Lucas Woelders said. “Some of the stuff he said was really interesting. Like he said , ou need to play every game and practice like it was your last because you never know who is watching you. It was also fun to play with a real professional and to experience how good you need to be.” After the practice Sampson signed autographs on jerseys, shoes, and cards. “It was a great experience for Ethan and the kids,” coach Woelders said. “His genuine show of passion and dedication for the game will definitely have a lasting impression on the boys.”
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Signatures keep players in Stealth mode Three players are back on board for the Stealth as they prepare for the 2015 National Lacrosse League campaign. The Vancouver Stealth’s roster for 2015 is starting to take shape. Langley’s pro lacrosse team has re-signed 10-year veteran defenceman Curtis Hodgson, transition player Justin Salt, and goaltender Neil Tyacke for the ucoming season. They were the first signings for the 2015 campaign. Hodgson is entering his 11th season, all with Stealth, while Salt and Tyacke are both starting their fourth National Lacrosse League seasons. Salt has played all three years of his career with the Stealth, while Tyacke has spent the last two seasons with the organization after starting his NLL career with the Colorado Mammoth. For Hodgson, it’s another year of NLL lacrosse close to home and where his career began. He grew up playing lacrosse in Burnaby, where he won two Minto Cups with the Burnaby Jr. A Lakers, in 2000 and 2002. Last season Hodgson appeared in all 18 games for the Stealth, collecting 57 loose balls and 18 forced turnovers. He was originally drafted by the Vancouver Ravens in 2004 and since then
“We’ve worked so hard, and we have been putting in the hours and all the time necessary, and I think every girl has got it in her mind that she is going to do her very best that she can possibly do,” Ferguson said. “Where the chips Abreast With FORT-itude, a dragon boat team from Fort fall from there… you Langley consisting of women who have been diagnosed with can win a gold medal and it can mean nothbreast cancer, is heading to Ravenna, Italy, for the world ing to you, sometimes, championships Sept. 3-7. but if you performed your best, you’re a success no mat“We are extremely excited. It has ter what happens.” been building for two years, now, She added, “We’re successful as our crew has pushed beyond because we’re not sitting at home. what we thought were our limits We’re out exercising and socialof endurance and strength,” Short izing.” said. “Our goal is to do the absoFast & Furious paddlers range in lute best that we can. Our coach age from 52 to the crew’s msost Juanita Peglar is ensuring that we senior member, 66-year-old Ann are digging deep within ourselves Mohs, who is in her third year with to continually improve. Our practithe team. ces are very challenging.” Being a part of Fast & Furious Short said the FORT-itude padhas helped the soft-spoken Mohs dlers are very close, on and off the come out of her shell. water. “Joining this team has opened up “A lot of us do dryland training my world and with every woman together,” she said. “And we have on the team being unique, I have quite a few parties throughout learned so much from each one of the year, too, We are very lucky them,” Mohs said. “I have always to have such supportive families been competitive, but now I’m also behind us, as well.” more confident in myself.” It’s been a satisfying and eventful year for the FORT-itude paddlers, who last month received an award Excitement is mounting, as for saving a man’s life on the Abreast With FORT-itude paddlers Bedford Channel. put the final touches to their long On July 11, Canadian Red Cross and strenuous season leading up to presented the entire crew with a the world championships. Red Cross First Aid & Water Safety The all-women crew of 25 padRescuer Award, to acknowledge dlers from all over the Lower their bravery and heroics in saving Mainland is one of six crews of a drowning man’s life. the Abreast In A Boat Society, the The paddlers were practising on world’s first breast cancer dragon the Bedford Channel in April when boat team. they heard a call for help. Diagnoses of breast cancer A man who had been rowing on brought the women, spanning five the river had fallen into the cold, generations (ranging in age from swift water while exiting his boat. their 30s to their 70s), together. He could not swim. The paddlers have formed a With the assistance of an onlookbond so tight that it can only er, the team paddled at race pace be explained as “one of the best toward the man. things that has happened in my The dragon boat team memlife,” noted crew member Carol bers pulled up alongside the man, Short. “The women work out on tossed him their life bag and perand off the water and have really sonal flotation device (PFD), and used their ‘fortitude’ to condition guided him to shore where parathemselves for the upcoming chalmedics were waiting lenge.” “I am very proud of my teamFORT-itude won a silver medal in mates and that is why I nominthe 2013 nationals, which earned ated them for this award,” team them a berth at this upcoming member Cindy Reimer said. “I am international competition. so impressed that we stayed calm and did not panic, we listened to our coach and steersperson and did our best to get to the man as quickly as we could to help him.” The Rescuer Award recognizes acts of humanity that use Red Cross skills and training learned through water safety, first aid, and swim programs. “What Abreast with Bob Anderson photo FORTitude did took Going to the world dragon boat championships in Italy Sept. 3-7 is the Fast & Furious senior B (50-plus age group) women’s tremendous courage and teamwork,” said dragon boat team consisting of Brenda Thorpe, Margo Homan, Tania Burgi, Red Cross Ingrid Rennie, Barb Ydenberg, Sue Hillier, Meg Puffer, water safety program Jaye Barbour, captain Sandy Ferguson, Carolyn Jeffreys, representative. “We Jan Choquette, Karen Baillie, Audrey Milne, coach Ben Lee, encourage everyone Lorraine Winteringham, Jean Chan, Yvonne Blankstein, Tammy to be safe in, on and Rogerson, Ann Mohs, Terry Dunne, Miriam McBride, Linda Li, around the water and, Alison Wilkins, Debbie Cheong, Mare Cox, and Vicki Whiteley. most importantly, wear a PFD.” Missing from the photo is team member Lyn Rehberg.
Gals with FORT-itude
It wasn’t your typical practice at Willoughby Community Park for the Langley United U11 Strikers who met professional soccer player South African Ethan Sampson, 20, a defender with the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS squad.
has become an integral part of the Stealth. “Curtis has been an iron man with the Stealth having played in 161 of 162 games and all 14 playoff games since coming to the organization in 2005,” said Stealth president and general manager Doug Locker. “A consummate leader in the room and on the floor, he brings a steady veteran presence to our defense and is a very important part of our team.” Salt has continued to improve with each year he has played with the Stealth. In the 2014 season Salt accumulated career highs in points (10), assists (7), loose balls (63), forced turnovers (9), and games played (16). The Stealth expect Salt to take big strides again next season. “Justin is coming off a very solid season and brings tremendous versatility to our lineup,” Locker said. “He is an exceptionally hard worker and a player that can play a variety of important roles for us either on the offensive or defensive ends of the floor.” Goaltender Neil Tyacke adds depth between the pipes. For two years, he has been on the Stealth practice roster, playing in three games. The Stealth’s 2015 season gets underway in January at the Langley Events Centre. Season tickets are available now starting at $99. Visit www.StealthLAX.com.
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