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a man linked to a body found near theLangley-Surrey border in January.

Randeep Singh Match, 33, has beenarrested and charged with seconddegree murder.

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Parking openedHoliday street parking has returned

for residents of the Yorkson area ofWilloughby, as residents again com-plained about a lack of space for cars.


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New prez atCruise-In helmTheres a new president revving up

to take over the helm of Langley GoodTimes Cruise-In.

Following an annual general meetinglast week, Wayne Patterson has takenover the top position.


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Christmas in Williams Parkcame close to being cancelledthis year.

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Cancelled, but rescued by communityefforts, Christmas in Williams Park began abelated season of lights on Thursday even-ing.The lights were switched on officially at

5 p.m., with Langley Township Mayor JackFroese flipping the switch alongside SaraWalmsley.The nine-year-old was honoured with

Saras Tree, a lit up sapling in thanks forher efforts to collect several tubs of LEDlights.Walmsley was the youngest of a number

of campaigners and anonymous donorswho gave lights, money, and volunteer timeto help bring back the Christmas celebra-tion after it was almost scuttled by thieves.In October, organizers found that the

locked steel storage container holding theirlights and extension cords had been hit by

thieves.It was the second year in a row

that thieves had cost the annualevent. This time around $10,000worth of lights and cords weretaken, most likely to be stripped andsold as scrap metal.Froese pointed to Barb Sharp,

the president of the Christmas inWilliams Park Society, as a drivingforce behind the plans to restore thefestival for this year.Through the next week, the lights will be

on nightly and drivers can head throughWilliams Park every evening to check outthe decorated trees, illuminated cutouts,and inflatable snowmen, Santas, andChristmas trees.

A long list of people contributed to theproject. The residents and staff at GracelandGates, next to the park, were among thosewho wanted to help out, said staff membersTammie Guy and Terry Loeffler.The facility houses adults with brain

injuries, and the residents love their annualvisit to the lights.When we found out it was going to be

cancelled, they were all upset, said Guy.The Graceland residents raised $600, one

of many donations that kept the lights on.The annual event is run by a non-profit

society in partnership with the Township.

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Lights shine bright in Williams Park

Avian flu has spread beyondAbbotsford farms to Langley.


A Langley chicken farm is the latest tobe infected as government agencies andfarmers fight against an avian flu outbreakin the Fraser Valley.On Dec. 13, the Canadian Food

Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed thatan egg laying farm with 53,000 chickenswas affected. It is the tenth farm con-firmed since the start of December, withthe majority in Abbotsford and one inChilliwack.The Langley farm is located in South

Aldergrove, not far from one of the farmsin Abbotsford that was already affected,said Derek Janzen, with the B.C. ChickenMarketing Board.Janzen is also an Aldergrove poultry

farmer, and he noted that farmers arewary.Absolutely upsetting, he said of the

Langley announcment. But not that sur-prising.The CFIA and other agencies are still

trying to determine exactly how the virusis spreading. There is little to no exchangeof birds between poultry farms locally thatcould explain it. Wild waterfowl mightcarry the virus, Janzen said.Birds at the affected farms are being

euthanized to prevent further spreadof the highly contagious and lethal flu.The virus is not considered dangerous tohumans, but has already killed large num-bers of the affected flocks.It will hit local producers hard if their

flocks are infected.It will be a significant impact, he said.Although farmers do receive compensa-

tion for infected and euthanized birds,they also face the costs of being out ofbusiness for some time, along with havingto clean and disinfect their operations.

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Mayor Jack Froese thanked Sara Walmsley forher help in collecting lights for the annual event.

Thousands of LED Christmas lights welcomeddrivers into Williams Park.Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance

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Santa Claus is coming, to the library.Today (Tuesday, Dec. 16) from 4-5

p.m., the Jolly Old Elf and his wife willread Twas The Night Before Christmasand sing Christmas songs at the MurielArnason Library.Parents are invited to bring a camera

and get a photo of their child or childrenwith Santa. There will also be a chance toenter a childrens Christmas book draw.The program is free, and open to the pub-lic, on a drop-in basis.The Muriel Arnason Library is located

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Thousands linedthe parade routeto watch and waitfor Santa Claus.MATTHEW [email protected]

Aldergroves annualChristmas Light Up Paradehad all the right ingredi-ents good weather, a bigaudience, and a lot of par-ticipants.With close to 40 floats, it

was larger than last yearsChristmas parade, saidorganizer Karen Long.The parade started near

the 27100 block of FraserHighway and the floats,marchers, dancers, andbands headed east into thedowntown core.Oh my gosh, it was

fantastic, Long said of theturnout.It really showed both

community spirit and thespirit of Christmas, Longsaid.The entries included

Scouts and Guides, localbusinesses towing floatscovered with lights ordriving lit-up vehicles,dogs, superheroes, SpecialOlympians, classic cars, adouble-decker London bus,and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

At the tail end of theparade was a group ofdancers who turned intoa flashmob as the groupneared the end of theroute, drawing in morekids who had learned thedance moves over the pre-vious weeks.The flash mob prob-

ably helped spread theword and encourage morepeople to come out, Longsaid. The word went outto Aldergroves schools afew weeks ago about theevent, and that helped letpeople know about theparade.We created some awe-

some memories for someyoung people, thats forsure, Long said.At the end of the route,

the band Her Brothersperformed while kids got

a chance to meet Santainside the Aldergrove Mall.Aldergrove Rotary Club

held a barbecue and localfirms like the Otter Co-opand Del Pollo did give-aways.

Adding to the event wasthe Aldergrove BusinessAssociation, which organ-ized the post-paradeevents, said Long.

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Christmas spirit in Aldergrove


Santa and Mrs. Claus were near the end of the parade, waving to the children.

A dog pulleda caninecompanionin a wagonas they madetheir way eastalong FraserHighwayas part ofAldergrovesannualChristmasLight UpParade.

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Township Mayor Jack Froese (right) and Grant Wardcongratulate Aviation Hall of Fame inductee George Miller(centre) at Langley Regional Airport, the facility he helpedmake a thriving success.

A longtime Langleyaviator and formerSnowbird hasbeen honoured.

A man with a passionfor flying and a commit-ment to the aviation indus-try and the community is heading for CanadasAviation Hall of Fame.George Miller, a retired

Royal Canadian Air Forcecolonel, leader of theCanadian Snowbirds AerialDemonstration Team inthe 1960s, leader of theFraser Blues FormationTeam, and former LangleyRegional Airport manager,will be inducted into theHall of Fame in Torontonext June.George will then take

his place beside greatCanadian aviators, leaders,and innovators includingGeorge Frederick BussBeurling, William AveryBilly Bishop, WilfredLeigh Brintnell, RosellaMarie Bjornson, Clive JohnBoddoe, and many others.What an honour

this is for George, saidLangley Township MayorJack Froese, who cred-ited Millers vision,hard work, and commit-

ment for turning LangleyRegional Airport into oneof the top community air-ports in Canada.George is the person

who made the LangleyRegional Airport thenational success story thatit is today, said formerTownship councillor GrantWard, a fellow pilot whostarted the process of nom-inating Miller for induc-tion into the Hall of Fame.It truly was my honourand privilege, along withGeorge Serviss, anothermember of the aviationcommunity, to put GeorgeMillers name forward.He [Miller] is one of

those outstanding peoplewho truly has a passionfor what he does, and hemakes the community abetter place, Ward added.Miller, who joined the

Royal Canadian Air Forcein 1953 at age 18, becamea top fighter pilot, servingfrom Germany to Egypt tothe Arctic.He was base com-

mander in Moose Jaw,Saskatchewan, and workedin Brazil before becom-ing manager of LangleyRegional Airport in 1990.Armed with a vision for

what the facility couldbe, Miller transformed thestruggling airport into amulti-million dollar busi-

ness renowned for its heli-copter operations.In 2013, his son Guy

followed in his dads foot-steps to become airportmanager while Georgestayed on in a consultingcapacity.Miller recently staged an

air parade and festivitiesto celebrate the Langleyairports 75th anniversary,and teamed up with theorganizers of The Skys NoLimit Girls Fly Too! topresent a hugely success-ful event designed to sparkfemales interest in theaviation industry.The Fraser Blues have

become a fixture in thecommunity during specialevents like the AbbotsfordAir Show, and the forma-tion teams fly-pasts areespecially poignant duringRemembrance Day cere-monies over several localcenotaphs.

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For many retailers, the Christmasbuying season will determinewhether the ink on their bottomline for the whole year will bered or black.People buy a lot of stuff at this time

of year it takes a big chunk out of theirpocketbooks.

Consequently, Christmas gift pricingplays a large role in the financial well-being of both consumers and shopkeepers.

Thats what made this December theperfect time for industry minister JamesMoore to roll out some new teeth for thefederal Competition Bureau to supposedlytake a bite out of irrational price differ-ences between goods sold in Canada andthe same items sold across the border inthe United States.

Of course, Moore is just flapping hispolitical gums. The legislation as currentlyoutlined is completely ineffectual. Thereare no significant penalties for transgres-sors, and anyway, the Competition Bureaualready is short of the resources it needs tocover its mandate how can it be expectedto investigate a whole new set of extracomplaints?

Not only that, but the falling Canadiandollar (against the US Greenback) willreduce the current price differencesbetween the two countries, or offer aneasy disguise for higher cross-borderexpenses to hide behind.

But thats what makes it a particularlyclever political manoeuvre for this timeof year. Moores gesture sounds encour-aging to consumers who are fed up withwhat they see as price-gouging aimed atCanadians, while the retailers and whole-salers who may or may not be responsiblefor the price differences need not worrythat theyll suffer any consequences.

The timing is also perfect for theHarper Conservatives to reap maximumbenefit for the 2015 federal general elec-tions. Legislative initiatives like rebuildingthe Competition Bureau take a lot of time.Meanwhile, consumers (voters) can baskin the message that someone is finally lis-tening but there will be too little time totell whether theyre really being heard.

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Many years ago, when theearth was younger than it istoday and the naive inno-cence of Christmas was notyet completely entombed within plas-ticized bar codes and overshadowedby Black Fridays, there was a little girlwhose understanding of her place in theuniverse was shaken to the core by afew simple words.The paradigm-shifting words, spoken

by someone who today would bedeemed her BFF (because today, in con-trast to the magical time to which I refer,initials have become more expedientthan whole words), were something tothe effect of: Santa Claus isnt real.(Thankfully, that has not yet devolved

into SCIR which, truth be told, couldas easily mean, Slow chapters inreverse, or perhaps, more profoundly,Sudden change in relationship.)But to get back to the story, Virginias

search for the truth of the matter forindeed, if you havent guessed it bynow, the little girls name was VirginiaOHanlon has become the stuff oflegend.Virginia wrote a letter to the most

trusted source of information she knew:the newspaper.In her letter, she asked a question that

eventually comes to plague every child,usually somewhere between the ages ofabout five and nine years (Virginia was

eight): Is there a SantaClaus?There are lots of stories

told about how the normallycurmudgeonly editor (arentwe all?) who received theletter almost tossed it in thegarbage, but the girls plain-tive tone somehow brokethrough his gruff exterioryadda yadda yaddaIn fact, the editor in ques-

tion, Francis Church, almostcertainly saw in Virginiasletter an opportunity to waxphilosophical at enough length to fill ahole of questionable importance near thebottom of the editorial page.Weve all been there, we editors:

someone says something, we read some-thing, something happens that sparks athought that becomes an idea that turnsinto written words on a page some-times clever, sometimes thoughtful,sometimes profound, sometimes, wellyou know.This was just a knock-off piece but it

struck a chord that has plucked at heartstrings ever since.Churchs response to Virginias ques-

tion, buried in the seventh slot on theNew York Suns editorial page, hasbecome the most republished editorialever.World-wide.

Church didnt dismissSanta: he neither placatedVirginias plea with storiesof reindeer and toy factor-ies at the North Pole, nordid he toss aside a childsinnocent view of St. Nickscomforting place in adaunting world. He simplysuggested that Santa Clausis a manifestation of thegoodness and kindness thatexists more or less inall of us. Every time wesee a good deed or a happy

outcome, he suggested, were witnessinga bit of the reality that is Santa Claus.Look around you: look at the people

volunteering at food banks, watch themarranging Christmas hampers and col-lecting toys for kids.Thats Santa holding open a door for

a stooped senior. Hes the one overthere, smiling at a stranger. Hes writingcheques for the Cancer Society or WorldVision or any of a host of charitiesstaffed by more Santas doing their bestto make the world a little more joyful.Toss a toonie into the Salvation Army

kettle on the corner there you go!Now youre a part of Santa, too!There arent a lot of Virginias in the

world these days; its just not as com-mon a name as it used to be.But, oh! See all the Santas!

Theres a little Santa Claus in us all

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We asked our followers: if they were in the editors chair, which front page theywould have chosen for last Thursdays edition? The fire front was the handsdown winner, but there were some thoughtful responses for both options:Lorraine Trott Baldwin The fire one.

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Dear Editor,Perhaps we are harming

our future [Young protest-ers at risk, Dec. 4 Letters,Langley Advance].However, we also are

refusing to be silenced byfear of reprisal. We aredemonstrating a clear com-mitment of conscience inresponse to injustices: per-

sonal, municipal, provincial,federal, and global.First Nations are fighting

for their constitutionallyenshrined rights to negoti-ate, nation to nation, withCanada, in good faith, con-cerning what happens intheir traditional territories.Young folks, leaders of

tomorrow, are fighting for a

livable future. We are pro-tectors of what we cherish.As witnesses, caretakers,

protectors, and protesterson Burnaby Mountain, westand united in our oppos-ition to the flawed andunjust processes that aredooming us to extinction bypermitting the extraction,transportation, and combus-tion of fossil fuels anywhereon planet earth. Locally, thismeans diluted bitumen fromthe tar sands of Alberta.It is within our jurisdic-

tion to reduce our consump-tive habits, to increase ouruse of clean energy alterna-tives, and to stop this eco-cide Oh Canada!Susan Davidson, Aldergrove

Protesters protect Canadas future

Superintendent respectedDear Editor,Your article about Bev Dornan [H.D. Stafford Citizen of

the Year: Bev Dornan, Dec. 11, Langley Advance] includedsome information about Harold Stafford. I was sorry thatno mention was made of the fact that he was the schoolssuperintendent for Langley School District #35, for manyyears. He was a well respected superintendent.

Alice Kennedy, retired teacher

Dear Editor,The Ron Dunkley

Memorial Societys fundrais-ing launch was a huge suc-cess, measured not only inthe amount of money raisedfor the B.C. Professional FireFighters Burn Centre, but in

support of individuals andLangley businesses.Our Raise the Roof

pub night at Twin RinksGrillhouse on Nov. 29,raised $4,100 for the burncentre. We couldnt havedone it without the sup-

port of the community,individuals who attendedthe event or supported it inany way they could, and thelocal businesses that backedus up with very generousdonations for our silent auc-tion.We know the money we

raised is a small amountneeded towards the last $1million for the $13 millionburn centre currently beingbuilt in Vancouver. Butmore is already in planning.I would like to add a per-

sonal note of thanks to allwho came out to supportthe blood donor clinic onDec. 7, held every year inmemory of my son, Ron, aLangley City firefighter whodied in January, 2011.

Sandy Dunkley, Langley

Money, support just the beginning

All animals feel fear and painDear Editor,It is, at best, pure laziness and selfishness, or at worst,

apathy and low moral conduct to abandon domestic ani-mals, baby or otherwise [Kittens abandoned all overLangley, Dec. 9 Letters, Langley Advance]. But I was oddlystruck at how the letter ended: they [kittens] are livingbeings that feel fear cold and hunger and pain.This is why we vegans dont eat animals. All animals feel

pain and suffering, and treasure their lives and freedom, notjust those which humans have arbitrarily classified as pets.If theres no survival reason to eat animals, why do so?

Any reason constitutes an excuse.Patricia Tallman, Langley

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JRfms Basics for Babieswas on the cusp of being shutdown. Donations to the causewere dwindling and it seemedthe campaign had run out ofsteam.Then organizers decided to

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what we raised two yearsago, explained Terra Lindsay,JRfms promotions director.This years event on Dec. 14

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were filled as well.It was definitely a much

better and bigger event, shesaid.Last year the event was held

in the Langley Events Centrebanquet room and organiz-ers were overwhelmed when5,000 people showed up. Thisyear the event used the LECrink, banquet room, and more,providing ample space for thethousands who attended.While JRfm spearheads

Basics for Babies, it receiveslots of support from variousbusinesses and groups. GreatCanadian Dollar Stores didcrafts and others contributedto the silent auction. Therewere bouncy castles galore,face painting and balloon art,not to mention a day-long ros-

ter of entertainment.Boyd Autobody in B.C. gath-

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together for a very goodcause, said RishiBakshi, Boyd BCsarea manager. Imanaged to getTravis Lulay outalong with two BCLions alumni play-ers, Angus Reidand Bobby Singhon behalf of BoydAutobody & Glassto help support thecause and raise col-lections.We put together a generous

pile of diapers, wipes, foodand baby needs along withapproximately $2,000 in cashdonations including fundsraised from the silent auction

just on behalf of Boyd.The Reptile Guy brought

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their shoulders fora donation whichwas split betweenthe reptile char-ity and Basics forBabies.Jennifer Ferguson

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It will be a huge help as thefamily deals with the cancerbattle for five-year-old Peyton.She was diagnosed in

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shortlist of nominees andinvited them to the JRfmBasics for Babies fundraiserin Langley Dec. 14 when thewinner was announced.JRfm tracks the donations

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Jennifer Ferguson of Mission was chosen in Maple Ridge Chryslers Be Someones Secret Santa contest,winning a car. Her kids (left to right) Jordyn, eight, Shane, 12, Chandler, 13, Malcolm, six and Peyton, five,were at Basics for Babies, where the winner was announced. (Front page and below) Mimi Luk came fromVancouver for JRfms Basics for Babies event Dec. 14. . She and others were able to meet a constrictorsnake or other reptiles at the Reptile Guy display, for a donation that was split with Basics for Babies.

OngoingMake an Angel! craft contest Seniors can makean angel decoration using any materials and beentered to win a $100 prize. Entrants can take theirangels to a high tea celebration hosted by AngelsThere for You Home and Health Care Services onDec. 21 at 5423 203rd St. It runs 2-3 p.m. RSVP [email protected] or 604-356-2839

Dec. 17Wine and Cheese and AGM Langley Together(formerly the Non-Profit Chamber of Langley) has anevent 4:30 to 6 p.m., Dec. 17 at Chartwell Renais-sance Retirement Residence, 6676 203 St. Com-plimentary wine and cheese with bannock to markthree years of the organization. Followed by annualgeneral meeting. RSVP to [email protected].

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My name is Duri.I am 8 years old. Can I pleasehave anerf gun and lego? And aninvisible suit? PLEASE!Another one that I want is somethingthat you will say no to but its a iPhone6.Can I have a magic kit and aremote control robot? If you givemeit, thank you! Here are Somequestions. How old are you? How did youget elfs? And last but not least...........can you get me a newsled???

from, DuriGrade 3


Dear Santa Claus,

My nme is Parker and I am sevenyears old.This year I went to hawiia fortwo weeks. I got too swim with dolphins. Itwas fun.This year for Christmas I wouldlike... some nerg guns lego city,science kits, books, maybe xbox-1,Please. Now can I ask you someQuestions? do you have a birthday?do other people live in thenorth Pole? have a good trip!

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My name isBrittany.I am 8 years old.My Birthday is october 16

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Handbook2. Lego firends hart lake

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cookie and milk?How old is rudolph?Why cant you touch the

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Dear santa claus,

My name is Bowenand I am 8.What is yourfavourite cookie?How do you read all

the letters in different lan-guages?Why cant I touch the

magic elves?Do you shave your beard

every month?How old is Rudolph?How old our you?Hold old is Mrs. Claus?How do you not get

burned in fireplaces?When is your birthday?Do elves go on the sled

with you?From, Bowen


Dear Santa Claus,

my name is JackandI am eight. Atlast Christmas, we set up avillage.Could I have an invisible

suit Could I have a wii?Can I have the wipeoutvidio game? Can I havelego? How Old are you?Whens your Birthday? Canyou bring invisible glovesand shoes with it? How doyou get inside the house iftheres no fire place?

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Dear Santa

My name is JadenandI am 8 years old.How do you not getburned in fireplaces?How is Mrs. Claus?How did you become

Santa?How many cookies doyou eat a night? On

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Dear Santa My name is

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Hayley

Dear Santa

My name is Ireh anI am 8 years old.What is y ourfavorite color? how Old areyou? Do you have a secondin command elf. I wanta x box, I Phone6, Lego,skylanders Trap team , iPad, and a Remote controlHelicopter. Also acn yougive me your favorite cookieso I can tast it.

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Dear Santa,My name isTiannah. I am 4years old. Im a girl. Mymommy says Ive been areal good girl this year. Iwould love Frozen toys (likethe movie), especially Ela,Anna and Olaf. I also likeBarbie things and a Barbiehouse. I like books, too, somy mommy can read to me.

Love Tiannah

Santa ClosJaydenes List (as toldto his big sister Ailie)Can I have a rollerkopter

for Chrismis. Monstercheruc. and a robowShar. And Shar

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Sean Baker hopes a new $20 animalcalendar will make the perfect Christmasgift for at least a few dozen animal loversin Langley this holiday season.Baker credits animal control officer

Stephanie Thiessen with coming up anew way to raise a little extra money forthe Langley Animal Protection Society,while at the same time sharing some ofthe success stories of cats and dogs thathave found permanent loving homes aftera time at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter.Each year, the shelter staff and vol-

unteers work with photographers Trav& Ash to put together a series of FurryTail Endings. While those stories are dis-played on posters at the annual gala, andeach appear briefly on the LAPS website,theres a lot of effort that goes into thestories for little exposure, Baker said.By repackaging the stories and photos

of former shelter cats and dogs in theform of a calendar, Baker hopes to notonly trumpet more of the shelters suc-cesses, but to also raise a bit more moneyfor a new centre for sick cats that theteam hopes to build next year.A new six-bay isolation facility will cost

upwards of $560,000. While LAPS aims toraise about $225,000 (including $108,000from this years gala), Baker recentlywent before Langley Township council toask for a matching grant.We want no, we need to get all

the sick cats out of this building, for the

sake of the other cats but also for thedogs, said Baker, who said the groom-ing, food prep, and offices are frequentlytaken over by sick cats, thereby increas-ing the risk of spreading diseases suchas ringworm to other sheltered animals.The calendars are a small way to help

that fundraising effort along, and a greatway to bulk up the stockings for animallovers, Baker said. The 2015 calendars areavailable at the shelter until Christmas, at26220 56th Ave. in Aldergrove.

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working through some house soiling issues. To learn more about

this dog please call LAPS at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter and ask

to speak to his/her trainer.

RosieMeet Rosie our spicy little queen ofthe castle. Rosie travels well andis looking for a fun home that canprovide lots of excise. Rosie would bea good match for a home with catsand/or other dogs. To learn moreabout this dog please call LAPS at thePatti Dale Animal Shelter and ask tospeak to his/her trainer.

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tiny gentleman was orphaned by

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DawnThis cutie is Dawn. Just spend a fewminutes with her and youll see why ourstaff love her so much. She is very timid atfirst but just melts in your arms once shegets to know you. She was found all aloneand in need of a dental. LAPS has sincegiven her a much needed dental cleaning,tattooed her and she is now ready to go toher forever home. Because she is so shy,she is looking for a child-free home withouttoo much hustle and bustle. She is about7 years old and is hoping to spend the restof her kitty life snuggling on the couch withthat special someone. A friendly cat or dogbuddy could be an option for her, as longas they arent too rambunctious.

RileaThis doe eyed beauty is Rilea. Shefirst came into LAPS as a tiny kittenand was recently returned fromadoption after circumstances in thehousehold had changed. Just takeone look into Rileas big round eyesand youll fall in love. You dont seean orange tabby female everyday,they are almost always male, so shespretty special. Shes a gentle soul, soshe would enjoy a kid (7 and under)free home, without a ton of hustle andbustle. This girl is good with other catsand could live with the right dog. Ifyou want to add a ginger feline toyour home, please call us!

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CarrieThis tender heart is Carrie. Early in January 2014,she was found wondering around our propertyand eagerly came to a staff member when theyapproached her. She was quite pudgy and hada broken canine tooth. Soon after intake, she hadher tooth extracted and was spayed. It took her afew months, but Carrie was adopted into a sweetyoung family. Unfortunately Carrie did not enjoythe commotion that comes with living with kids,and would only come out at night to spend timewith the cats and the adults in the home. So afterabout 4 months, her loving family decided it wasbest to return her to us so she could find a homethat would better suit her needs. Carrie is nowlooking for a quieter home without children. Olderteen age kids could be an option as long as theoverall energy of the home is peaceful. Somethingwe learned is that this girl loves other cats andcould fit in easily with other kitties in the home.If you have been Carried away by this naturalbeauty, please call LAPS at 604 857-5055

NEWS LangleyAdvanceA22 Tuesday, December 16, 2014

A sales tax is the proposedplan to rebuild TransLinksservice.


TransLinks upcoming referendum willask voters for a sales tax increase of 0.5per cent to pay for more buses, light rail,and a replaced Patullo Bridge.The average household would pay

about $125 per year in extra taxes underthe plan, if it is approved in a voteexpected as early as next spring.It boiled down to three choices at the

end, said Langley Township Mayor JackFroese. He, along with CityMayor Ted Schaffer, voted infavour of the sales tax ques-tion. Only three mayors votedagainst the plan.I thought it would be

irresponsible not to go for-ward with a vision andbring it to the citizens, saidSchaffer. Ultimately, thecitizens will approve or notapprove it.The other options for funding were a

vehicle levy which Langley mayors hadstrongly opposed or using funds fromthe carbon tax, which the province wasnot keen on.It doesnt penalize vehicle owners,

said Froese of the proposed new tax. InLangley, were still relying on our cars.The other potential downside for

Langley is its proximity to Abbotsford,a community where the 0.5 per cent taxhike wont be in effect.Froese knows that people could start

shopping outside of Langley, particularlyfor high-ticket items. However, he notesthat there are plans to ensure that on carpurchases, people will pay the tax basedon where they register the car, not wherethey buy it, so Langley and Surrey driv-ers wont be able to buy their cars inAbbotsford and avoid the extra cost.Whether Langley voters will approve of

the plan remains to be seen. TransLink isnot popular in many parts of the LowerMainland.

Froese knows that many Langley resi-dent already feel like they pay too muchfor too little TransLink service.Its a tough question for Langley

people, Froese said.The $250 million a year the tax is

expected to raised will go towards amajor expansion of transit service, theeventual extension of light rail in Surreyand as far as Langley, and more rapidbuses, and a replaced, four-lane PatulloBridge. Other bridge and road improve-ments, along with pedestrian and cyclingupgrades, are also planned for.We are going to get more buses, were

going to get more frequent buses, Froesesaid.Mayors from the Langleys, Surrey,

White Rock, and Delta lobbied hard dur-ing the process of creating the plan to get

major improvements.We put a plan together

that we thought was thebest for the south side of theFraser, Schaffer said.The mayors council agreed

to the plan, which wasdesigned with the South ofthe Fraser region in mind,Schaffer said.Froese noted that the

Carvolth Exchange, one of the few majorimprovements in local bus service, hasperformed beyond expectations.If TransLink doesnt find money to

improve services, roads, and bridges, con-gestion will only get worse, Froese said.Doing nothing is not really a good

option, he said.The provincial government will now

have to approve the wording of the refer-endum question.Transportation Minister Todd Stone

said Thursday that the wording might betweaked slightly, after a careful review,but said it generally represents the kindof question the province was looking for one that is simple, is yes-no, and isabout a single revenue source.Stone said that the province wont be

interfering with how the mayors have pri-oritized various transit projects.The province will pay for the referen-

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HOCKEY

Spartans pairnets awardsTrinity Western Universitys hockey

forward PJ Buys was named B.C.Intercollegiate Hockey League Player ofthe Month for November, which includesgames on Dec. 5-6, while Silas Matthyswas named BCIHL Goalie of the Month.


TRACK AND FIELD

Top track starjoining TWUThe Trinity Western University

womens track and field team bolsteredits talent pool in both the pentathlon andhigh jump on Friday with the signing ofSophie Pauls. Pauls has a personal best(PB) high jump of 1.64-metres and a PBof 4,320 in the pentathlon.


HOCKEY

Former Chiefjoins StarsTaylor Stefishen, who played junior

hockey with the Langley Chiefs from2006 to 08, is making the jump to theAmerican Hockey League where he willsuit up for the Texas Stars.


HOCKEY

Powless finalistfor Cdn. awardForward Johnny Powless, acquired by

the Langley-based Vancouver Stealth,was one of the finalists for the 2014 LouMarsh Award, recognizing Canadas TopAthlete. Bobsled pilot Kaillie Humphrieswon the award.


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You dont become one ofthe top young wheel-chair basketball play-ers in Canada purelyon talent something JackKosterman has in abundance.It also takes practice, practice,

and even more practice.To wit: Kosterman trains

six days a week, three to fourhours each day. Asked howmany shots he figures that hetakes each week, the 16-year-old answered, thousands.Shooting a basketball in a

seated position can be a chal-lenge, especially for those mak-ing the transition from stand-uphoops.For Kosterman, who started

playing the wheelchair gamewhen he was 10 after develop-ing a bone disease that left himwith limited hip mobility, itwasnt as much of an issue.I was a chubby little kid

when I played stand-up sowhen I transitioned, I was usingall arms anyway, Kostermansaid with a chuckle. And I pre-fer the angle from being lower,you get more arc on your shot. Ishoot better sitting down.He said 80 per cent of

wheelchair basketball is aboutupper body and core strength.A lot of times my hands are

off my wheels, I have my handson the ball, and Im moving thechair with my legs and with mytorso, he said.Kosterman was introduced

to wheelchair basketball by aschool occupational therapist,who put him in contact withBC Wheelchair Basketball. Heparticipated in Bridging theGaps Have A Go Day and washooked. After that, he beganattending regional junior practi-ces and soon progressed to the

provincial level, representingB.C. at the 2011 Canada Gamesin Halifax, NS.

AGrade 11 student atLangley Fine Arts School,Kosterman is an accom-plished wheelchair basketballplayer. He is currently with U23Team Canada (IWBF), TeamBC (Canada Winter Games),and the Seattle Supersonics (USNWBA).Kosterman now has his

sights set on making the 2015Canadian senior mens team.He is one of three players

from B.C., and 21 in total,invited to attend a selectioncamp taking place this week(Dec. 14-19) at the TorontoPan Am Sports Centre inScarborough, Ont., home of theWheelchair Basketball CanadaNational Academy.In August, the senior national

team will represent Canada onhome soil at the Toronto 2015Parapan American Games,which is the qualification tour-nament for the 2016 ParalympicSummer Games in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil. Team Canadais the reigning Paralympic goldmedalist from the London 2012Paralympic Games.I think Ive got a good

shot. Ive been working hard,Kosterman said. They areworld-class athletes so no mat-ter what, Im honoured to bethere.Kosterman is one of two 16-

year-old athletes trying out forthe team, Liam Hickey from St.Johns, Nfld., being the other.

While he uses a wheel-chair solely forbasketball, Kostermanqualifies to play because

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