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Developmental disabilities and a wheelchair haven’t got in the way of Gus Marnini and others who get a helping hand from the Cornerstone Care Society to find work where they can fit in and help get the job done.

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Sites were chosen by a cross-ministry selection panel that included representatives from the ministries of Children and Family Development, Education, and Health. According to the province, early years centres are the first step of an eight-year provincial early years strategy to improve Almost everything to do with child accessibility, affordability, and quality of development in Langley is now under one early years programs and services for famroof, and that roof covers ilies of young children. Willoughby Elementary. The Langley Child While the Willoughby Development Centre, in Early Years Centre opened partnership with Langley its doors on Nov. 17, it Community Services, held its grand opening on Encompass Support Services Saturday, with tours, activSociety, School District 35, ities, cake, and refreshments. and Township of Langley Willoughby Elementary, secured the space at the eleTroy Landreville/Langley Advance on the corner of 208th Street mentary school. Being held by her dad, and 80th Avenue, is for “As the Willoughby comMike, Gabriela Old was at Kindergarten to Grade 5 stumunity grows at such a the Willoughby Early Years dents, with the centre using rapid rate, we believe this Centre grand opening on four classrooms and two location provides the potenSaturday. offices positioned at the east tial to reduce children’s end of the school. developmental vulnerabilities The centre is home to Strong Start, by increasing access to support services and Willoughby Junction Early Years Preincreasing access to advice, assessments school, Infant Development Play Group, and referrals for parents of young children,” Spanish Parenting Program – Family Time, Early Years Centre coordinator Alicia Stark North Langley community drop-in (forsaid. “We are fortunate that we can bring merly located at Walnut Grove Community services to the community.” Centre), as well as mental health and Stark was pleasantly surprised by the Township recreation programs. turnout Saturday, with roughly 150 to 160 This centre supports families with chilparents and children attending. dren ages zero to six, offering a variety of “We were really happy with that,” she programs and services. said. “There were a lot of new families that Langley Township is one of 12 communwalked through the doors. This was a really ities around the province selected to host a good education base of letting people know new B.C. Early Years Centre. what services the centre is offering.”

Increased security and lighting have been installed at the City’s transit hub.

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loop, according to City Mayor Jack Schaffer. Surveillance cameras are still not likely to be installed at the bus hub soon, despite Schaffer saying he would like to see them there. Eviston said cameras are under discussion, but it would be roughly a 12month process, at minimum, before they could be approved by TransLink. Staff Sgt. Dave Carr of the Langley RCMP said the overall crime rate remains good in Langley City. Though there have been a number of incidents over the past few weeks at the bus terminal, most of them have been relatively minor. The majority were bylaw infractions, along with some vandalism, mischief, and thefts.

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hances are pretty good that local councillors and municipal staff are taking a close look at last week’s B.C. Supreme Court decision in which Justice Mark McEwan overturned the rezoning bylaw and development permits for a land swap and 36-storey tower in Vancouver after a group of Yaletown residents took the city to court. The citizens had argued that Vancouver city hall had not justified the deal or properly dealt with residents’ concerns. The development, according to critics, was “railroaded” through city hall. Justice McEwan wrote, “A public hearing is not just an occasion for the public to blow off steam. The procedure the city adopted was unfairly restrictive, in presenting the public with a package of technical material that was opaque… in limiting comment on the integrated nature of the project, and in failing to provide an intelligible financial justification for it.” Residents have taken cities to court before, and almost always, the courts have favoured local governments – providing public hearings have been held and discussion was not limited. But this judgment appears to go a huge step beyond those requirements, saying that there is a responsibility on the city’s part to make the process not just open, but also to ensure that the information provided is understandable and clear. It’s not enough to provide reams of studies or technical information, local governments must help their residents understand the proposals being brought forward and what they entail. Local governments are under a lot of pressure to gain amenities from developers nowadays. Whether it’s green space or affordable housing, the bargaining for extras in exchange for approvals and design changes has become just part of doing business in municipalities. Trying to balance that with residents’ concerns is often tricky. It just got a lot more tricky with this judge’s ruling. – Glacier Media

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bunch of guys trotted out onto a big field with lines painted on it this weekend. They were wearing bright colours – about half of them wearing predominantly one colour, and the other half wearing mostly another colour. One guy kicked a ball. Somebody else caught it, and a whole bunch of guys ran after him, knocked him down, and jumped on him. Then they all got in two lines facing each other, with a couple of guys behind each line scuttling about like jitterbugs on a piece of hot tin. One of the guys behind one of the lines kept looking around like he was about to do something bad but didn’t want anybody to see him doing it. He grabbed the ball away from the guy in front of him and threw it, and another guy tried to catch the ball, but other guys tried to get in the way of him catching it, and then jumped on him. Then they all got back into two lines facing each other, with the same jitterbug guys behind them… and they did it all over again. Sometimes, one of the jitterbugs caught the ball, sometimes the ball was knocked down by one of the rude guys who kept trying to get in the way. Sometimes – not as often – one of the rude guys actually reached up and snatched the ball for himself.

Nearly every time after And then everybody the not-so-sneaky guy jumped on him instead. kicked the ball, nearly They all went through everyone on the field that rigmarole a few times, would trot off the field, and and then, instead of hava whole new bunch of big, ing the sneaky-looking guy brick-like guys would trot grab the ball from between on and line up facing each the legs of the guy in the other, with mostly a whole middle of the line in front new set of jitterbugs and of him and throw it at one sneaky guys behind them. of his jitterbugs, a different And then the whole guy – not quite as sneakybunch of them would start looking – came out to stand BOB GROENEVELD moving in the opposite in his place. direction – kind of like the This not-so-sneaky guy, way six-year-olds play soccer, except whenever he came out, would stand the large amorphous blob formed by the back a bit, and the guy who kept getting soccer kids moves more smoothly, while the ball stolen from between his legs these guys move in jerky fits and starts. by the sneaky guy flipped the ball back Once in a while, when the blob got – quite happily giving it up, it seems – and the not-so-sneaky guy would catch close to one end of the field or the other, the sneaky guy, instead of throwing the it and kick it as hard as he could. ball, would balance it on the end of his And someone else would catch it, toe, and the not-so-sneaky guy would and everybody would run after him and boot it as far as he could. jump on him. And then a guy in a stripy shirt would I should mention, there were always run out with both his hands high up in guys trying to jump on the sneaky guy the air. and the not-so-sneaky kicker any time I think making that guy give up is how they had the ball in their hands. you score the points. Come to think of it, there were all Apparently, they call it Super Bowl. kinds of guys all over the field who And hundreds of thousands of people seemed always to be trying to bash who– maybe millions – eagerly watch it all ever had the ball and steal it away from happening. him. I wasn’t one of them. Football is a very rude game, I think.

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Simple rules keep everyone safe Dear Editor, I love to ride my horse on the trails in Langley, particularly the High Point trails. Almost every day that I ride, I encounter off-leash dogs, despite a strict no-dogs-off-leash bylaw. Most who see me coming immediately leash their dogs, but not all do. This week I was riding and a dog came running at us and became tangled under my horse. The result could have been tragic for my horse, myself, and/or the dog. It was not the dog’s fault. It never is. The horse is a prey animal. At the slightest threat from a predator, a horse is wired to flee. It can unseat a rider or cause serious injury to a horse that falls or runs into people or traffic in a panic.

Dogs are seen as predators, as are bikes, which are also allowed on the trail. A horse won’t hear a bike coming up from behind, and suddenly surprised, may react by bolting or bucking. And let’s face it, whatever you weigh, my horse weighs 1,000 pounds more! Please keep your dog leashed at all times where required by bylaw. If you see a horse coming, please pull over to the side and we will gratefully pass safely. If you are on a bike, please slow down and talk to us. Let us both know that you are there before passing. These simple rules can prevent a pleasure ride from becoming a nightmare. Jill Arnold, South Langley

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Dear Editor, Last week, Township staff submitted a proposal to council to make major changes to the soils bylaw, which regulates fill projects. The public was notified only the Friday before, in the online council agenda. Township resident Kevin Mitchell pleaded at the Monday night meeting for council to look further into the amendments. Councillor Kim Richter made a motion to defer, and Councillors Petrina Arnason and David Davis supported it. Mayor Jack Froese then asked for approval of the proposed soil bylaw, and it passed three readings. The next day, Mayor Froese published a news release on the Township’s web site, stating, “It is very important to us as a council that our residents have a voice, that they feel their input and opinions are heard.” Why did the mayor vote against sending the soils bylaw amendment back to staff in order to get the very public input he decrees is so important in his news release? Sue Leyland, Langley

face kidnapping charges, Jan. 15, Langley Advance]. A week later, the same woman was reported missing. Two days after that, police found the site where she was being held and freed her. It is being alleged that the same man who assaulted her the first time did it the second time, but he also had three others helping him. All four were charged. How can we keep people safe if someone who commits a crime is charged and then released to do it again? In the Middle East, some countries cut off the hand of a thief. But in Canada, it seems you are charged and then free to go commit other crimes. Kyle Ostheidt, Langley

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Family Day The Fort Langley National Historic Site has Family Day activities Feb. 7 to 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including 19th century chores, historic outfit dress up (bring the camera), blacksmith and barrel making demonstrations, a family scavenger hunt and more. Regular admission rates apply. Info: www.pc.gc.ca.

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2015 Fraser Valley Family Day The new family event is admission by donation with proceeds going to three charities (LAPS, the Township Firefighter Charitable Society and Life Ready Foundation). Runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Langley Events Centre indoor field house, and features live music, face painting, bouncy castles/slides, a photo booth, an obstacle course, Velcro climbing wall, bunjee station, basketball contests, jousting, sumo suit wrestling, potato sack races, pro athletes from the BC Lions and the Vancouver Stealth, LAPS adoption team, fire trucks and more.

Feb. 9

Family Day Langley City has free public skating at Langley Twin Rinks 1-2 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. on Feb. 9. (Free skating. Skate rentals are $3). Family Day Langley City free drop-in activities are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Timms Community Centre, 20702 Eastleigh Cres. Family Day Langley Township has activities at most of its recreation buildings on Feb. 9,

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including tot romp, fitness workouts, a family scavenger hunt, a family boot camp, snowshoeing at Mt. Seymour and more. Check on pricing (some events free) and locations at www.tol.ca. World Play Day Kids can enjoy activities 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. International entertainment, storytelling, arts and crafts, LEGO builder Robin Sather, exhibitors, international foods, and a contest. Kids can complete their event passport for a chance at prizes. Info: www.shopwillowbrook.com.

Force and Scully

the Green Men were at the Langley Rivermen’s game versus the Trail Smoke Eaters in the Langley Events Centre Jan. 24, taking pictures, signing autographs and performing their famous penalty box routines.

Feb. 11

Greeting card sale Cards hand-made by Grade 6 students will be on sale on the Alex Hope Elementary lobby 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 11 and 12 at three for $5. All funds will go to provide art supplies to children in Africa.

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In the role of a mountain man, Dan Kelly waited for

visitors to arrive to the building he was in on Jan. 24 during the Vive les Voyageurs French-Canadian Festival at the Fort Langley National Historic Site’s connection to French Canada.

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Feb. 12-14

Valentine gift wrap centre The Langley School District Foundation benefits from charity gift wrapping at Willowbrook Shopping Centre Feb. 12 to 14. Info: www.shopwillowbrook.com.

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At the Vive les Voyageurs French-Canadian Festival

Tai chi For people with health problems, chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, or the consequences of an injury. Movements are adapted for people with reduced mobility. Open to all. Thursdays, Douglas Recreation Centre, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: 604-507-0700. Al-Anon Family Groups If someone else’s drinking is affecting you, AFG can help. Local meetings are Tuesdays, 7:308:30pm at the Douglas Recreation Centre. Info: 604-688-1716, langleyafg@shaw.ca or www. bcyukon-al-anon.org. Alcoholics Anonymous Call Alcoholics Anonymous at the Langley intergroup office, 604533-2600. Meets at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 273rd St., Sundays 1-4 p.m. Info: Wendy, 778-878-4244. More at langleyadvance.com

at the Fort Langley National Historic Site, camera shy threeyear-old Amelia Gazo-Dobrinaski stood near a mural depicting witnesses of the Nov. 19, 1858 ceremony in which B.C. was proclaimed as a crown colony. (Right) Nine-year-old Hannah Faulkner created her taffy on a stick by rolling it over the top of ice to try out the old-fashioned candy making.

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(Above) French-Canadian guitarist/folk singer

Réjean Bussiéres belted out songs. (Lower right) Cheeseloving three-year-old Simon Lescheid and his big brother Declan, six, dug into the tasty comfort food created from French fries, curds, and gravy close to lunchtime Jan. 24, during the Vive les Voyageurs French-Canadian Festival. The celebration of the Fort’s French roots ran Jan. 24 and 25.

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EMPLOYMENT

Cornerstone job a joy for Gus

Gus Marnini loves his job. How many can say that?

Abbotsford. In addition to a volunteer board of directors, it has about 15 staff. Marnini got his job with Cornerstone through Milieu Family Services (www.milieu.ca). Based HEATHER COLPITTS out of Delta, it finds work hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com for adults with developmental disabilities. Gus Marnini likes to It was the first time watch TV and play on his Cornerstone hired somecomputer. The 55-yearone through Milieu. old Skypes with friends in “It’s been wonderful,” Italy, the United States and said general manager Canada. Helen Jensen. “He’s been But that’s not enough such a big help.” for the man, who despite She explained that developmental disabilities Milieu works with the and requiring a wheelemployer to ensure the job chair, wants to work, and is a fit for both the worker can’t seem to wipe the and the employer. grin off his face when “For the first several talking about his job in Langley at the Cornerstone weeks the case manager was here with him,” Care Society. Jensen said. “Slowly she “I shred, I photocopy, weaned herself out of the sometimes I take recycpicture.” ling out to the bin,” he With only a handful explained. of adminisHe’s become trative staff, the office’s It’s a long Cornerstone expert filer, way, but has found havand prepares ing Marnini welcome packI like it. work four ages and bagGus Marnini hours per week gies of first aid has taken the supplies for pressure off. staff. “If I had more [hours], “I like it a lot because I would have him here my staff are so good to more,” Jensen said. me,” Marnini said. “It’s a “We’ve added things [dutlong way but I like it.” ies] as we’ve gotten to Born in Vancouver, he know him, and as we’ve lives in Surrey Central gotten to know his abiland books HandyDART ities, we’ve given him or takes public transit to more responsibilities.” get out to Langley for his Veronica Cowan, the job which he’s held since Milieu job developer who August 2014. In addition, Marnini also placed Marnini, said several of her clients around volunteers. Langley are working. “I volunteer in Surrey at Cowan said it’s not the thrifty store,” he said. about charity, it’s about He checks electronproviding a person with ics and electrical items work and providing an to ensure they work and each year he works for the employer with a person who can do the job. Salvation Army during the Cowan said there are Christmas kettle campaign. advantages to hiring these The Cornerstone Care workers, who statistically Society is a non-profit that have proven more reliprovides personal care, able and less likely to be respite, palliative support injured on the job because and other home supthey adhere closely to safeports to Langley, Surrey, ty rules and procedures. White Rock, Delta and

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HandyDART drivers say worker improperly fired A bus drivers union showed support for a fired colleague. ADRIAN MACNAIR news@langleyadvance.com

HandyDART union members rallied in the rain on Thursday to show their support for a member whom they claim was wrongfully fired. Bob Chitrenky, president of Local 1724 the amalgamated transit union, said the group was wearing pink anti-bullying Tshirts because dispatcher Kathy Dietrich from the

union’s executive board was fired for standing up to workplace harassment. The alleged incident happened two weeks before Christmas after complaining to management about a bullying incident. Chitrenky said the employer, MV Transportation, a U.S. company based in Dallas, cares more about profits than about the people it employs and serves. Union members also rallied to urge people in Metro Vancouver to vote “yes” in the upcoming transit plebiscite, which would increase service for disabled riders. The union also wants HandyDART brought into TransLink so that the

HandyDART union members wear pink shirts Thursday in Cloverdale to show support for a colleague whom they claim was wrongfully fired.

money isn’t going toward a for-profit American contractor, which currently has a $39-million arrangement with TransLink. “Where’s that money going? It’s not being respent here,” Chitrenky said. Beth McKellar, co-ordinator of the HandyDART Riders Alliance, said some-

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baby boomers like myself that – OK we still got it together but we don’t move as well,” she said, adding HandyDART riders desperately depend on the service to maintain their independence and dignity. Gary Brown, who uses a wheelchair, came from Burnaby to show his support for Dietrich and the HandyDART employees. He noted the service has slowly deteriorated since he began using it in 2010 with an increasing number of rides being denied. Users of the service often have to book a ride seven days in advance and aren’t guaranteed their trip will be approved. “Even with calling seven days in advance they try

and put you on a wait list sometimes, and you know they should be able to schedule that far,” he said. According to the Riders’ Alliance, freedom of information requests show people with disabilities and seniors were denied HandyDART service over 42,000 times in 2013, an eight-fold increase over four years. There were 5,075 HandyDART denials in 2009 and 42,418 in 2013. Transit referendum ballots will be mailed out to registered voters in Metro Vancouver starting March 16 and must be returned by May 29. - Adrian Macnair is a reporter with the Surrey Now.

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks’ hot streak continued, as the local junior Bs edged the Abbotsford Pilots 2-1 on Friday at MSA Arena in Abbotsford, pushing their win streak to four games. Cameron Davitt and Eric Callegari scored the goals for the Kodiaks, who lead the PJHL’s Harold Brittain Conference with a 21-12-2-5 record. More online at

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Stealth topples mighty Mammoth Vancouver upended Colorado, the top team in the National Lacrosse League.

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