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Flanked by Nelson Nguyen and Casey Fontaine on the left and Liam Lawrence and Chayna Harrison on the right, Shortreed student leaders Jack Lee and Jessica Brucker get ready to count and roll thousands of pennies. The students collected $1,150.46 for fellow student Nico Pike.
Change for the better Shortreed Elementary students raise $1,150 in a coin drive for an injured classmate NATASHA JONES Times Reporter
Good things are happening to Nico Pike and his family. Nine-year-old Nico was badly injured when he was struck by a pickup truck on 29 Avenue in Aldergrove on Feb. 3. He was unconscious but breathing on his own when B.C. Ambulance paramedics lifted him into an air ambulance. He has now emerged from a coma and started the long road to recovery. It will be made all the easier by the outpouring of financial and moral support from the community, especially from the
children in his school, Shortreed Elementary. Student leaders Jack Lee and Jessica Brucker began a coin drive, collecting $1,150.46 for Nico’s family to defray the cost of gas, parking and food associated with their visits to Children’s Hospital. Helped by support worker Gail Macklin, the students sorted pennies on Monday (Feb. 20), nickels on Tuesday, dimes on Wednesday, quarters on Thursday and loonies and toonies on Friday. After the students rolled the coins, PAC members tallied the total. “This is amazing, incredible,” said PAC president Lacey Warrington.
“I’m surprised how the kids in the school have come together to help another family in a tough time in their lives,” she said, adding that the students are living up to the school’s mission of caring for others. Nico’s parents have asked that no details about his condition be released, but a few of Nico’s school friends have visited him, and others are staying in touch by phone. Anyone who would like to make a donation to the family is asked to call Shortreed Elementary at 604-856-4167. Contributions can be made directly to the Nico Trust, care of Justina Pike, at TD Canada Trust bank quoting branch number 9035 and account number 6361303.
Langley teachers may walk off the job as early as Monday. Teachers were voting Wednesday at a Langley Teachers Association meeting at the Coast Hotel, as to whether they want to escalate job action to a full scale walk out. Already more than 600 teachers had taken part in advance voting on Tuesday, said LTA president Gail ChaddockCostello. “We have around 1,000 fulltime teachers and around 1,500 members in the district, so to get more than one-third of our members out voting so early sends a huge message. I don’t think that has ever happened Gail Chaddock- in this district or Costello anywhere else.” On Tuesday, the Labour Relations Board allowed the teachers to walk off the job, if they give two days notice. The initial walkout can be no more than three consecutive days, according to the LRB ruling. Any walkout in Langley would be tied in to provincial action. If there is a strike, all schools will be closed. “I will be sending a very strong statement to our members today to stand up for their profession. With what this government is doing, further stripping of our contract, there won’t be much of this profession left,” she said. She said the government’s ‘draconian’ legislation has left teachers little choice but to strike. B.C. Teachers Federation president Susan Lambert said provincial action will be dependent on what members decide in individual districts. continued, PAGE 6
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Woman airlifted after crash Serious but nonlife threatening injuries after three-vehicle collision A 21-year-old Langley woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after her small car was struck by an SUV that ran a stop sign at the intersection of 72 Avenue and 232 Street on Tuesday morning. Around 11 a.m., a westbound SUV, after failing to stop at a stop sign, collided with with the victim’s southbound Mazda which then hit a parked dump truck, said police. The two female passengers in the SUV were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries while the driver was uninjured, said police. The driver of the dump truck was
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A collision between a dump truck, a small sedan and an SUV occurred around 11 a.m. on Feb. 28 at 232 Street and 72 Avenue, on the north side of the Highway 1 interchange. not injured in the collision. The 21-year-old airlifted to hospital is in serious condition with non-life
threatening injuries. The Integrated Collision Analysis Reconstruction Service attended the collision location to assist
Langley Traffic Services with the investigation of this collision. No violation tickets have been issued at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police, should call Langley Traffic Services at 604-532-3200.
Parents looking at legal options MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
Parents of R.C. Garnett Elementary are considering their legal options, after the school district told them their Willoughby school will be K-5 next September. A school district staff member met with parents on Monday night to answer questions and concerns about the change, which will see Grade 6 and 7 students bused to Lynn Fripps Elementary, which is set to open at the same time. Following the emotional meet-
ing, two lawyers who happened to be parents at the school told parents there may be some legal ramifications to the school board’s actions. Clint Lee, who is a lawyer with a child attending R.C. Garnett, said they are looking at the B.C. School Act around enrolment and priority given to students within a catchment. He said there might be some legal options when it comes to the district’s obligation to students within their catchment area. His views are personal and don’t reflect those of his law firm, he said.
“As a parent, my child is facing going to four different schools. They always talk about the importance of students having a sense of belonging,” said Lee. “My child will be moved more than a military family. Where is the sense of belonging for him?” “The school district keeps telling us kids are resilient. One of our parents talked to a top child psychologist in B.C. about what these constant changes could do to a child and he suggested moving.” Lee attended the meeting the school district held with parents Monday night.
Lee, along with another lawyer, suggested parents think of taking legal and/or civil action. “We wanted to put it out there to parents. But they need to really think about it first.” He said he isn’t sure how much fight parents have left in them. “Parents are getting tired emotionally,” he said. R.C. Garnett PAC co-chair Lorraine Baldwin said parents have completely lost trust in school district. “They have made this decision without taking into account the ripple effect,” she said.
Boy struck in crosswalk An Aldergrove boy suffered a broken leg after being hit by an SUV in a lit crosswalk on Monday. Shortly after 3 p.m., the 12-year-old boy was walking his bike in the 2800 block of 272 Street. He activated the flashing pedestrian crossing signal and northbound traffic came to a stop, said police. The boy then hopped onto his bike and rode into the crosswalk. He was then struck by a southbound Jeep Cherokee operated by an 85-year-old Langley man. The boy was taken to hospital and treated for his broken leg. The driver wasn’t injured by was very shaken by the incident, said police. Police do not believe speed was a factor in the collision and no violation tickets have been issued as of yet. Police continue their investigation. Likely, police will consider the charge of failing to yield for a pedestrian for the driver of the Jeep. “The young boy in this collision was not wearing a helmet but instead chose to carry it in his backpack,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks.“Fortunately, he did not sustain any significant head injuries that may have been prevented by wearing a helmet. “In many instances, the pedestrian has the ‘right of way’,” Marks said. “However, ultimately the pedestrian is the one who will suffer huge consequences if struck. So please, take your time, pay attention and get to where you’re going safely. Drivers may not always stop or obey traffic signals.” Anyone who witnessed the collision can call Langley RCMP Traffic Section at 604-532-3200.
Shredding for a good cause A chance to safely and securely get rid of sensitive documents while helping out several good causes is being offered this weekend by local firefighters. The Township Local 4550 Charitable Society Shred-a-Thon will be held this Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre back parking lot. Business people such as lawyers, doctors, accountants, notaries, and insurance companies, as well as those who work for corporate head offices and dealerships, are encouraged to bring in their confidential material for shredding in exchange for a donation. A shredding truck and personnel is being provided by Shred-it and proceeds will go to the Burn Fund, Cancer Society, Variety Club, and other charities.
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When the widened section of Fraser Highway east of the Langley City border is finished, it will make the drive to work or the shops smoother for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. For decades Fraser Highway was a busy road with a single narrow lane in either direction. It was no fun for cyclists to share the road with four-wheeled vehicles, and walking on the narrow paved shoulder was no picnic for pedestrians. Coupled with the replacement of the Nicomekl bridge at Old Yale Road in the City, the Fraser Highway project has inconvenienced motorists for about three years now. But the end is in sight. The widening of Fraser Highway from the City boundary to just west of the 216 Street intersection is scheduled to be finished by the end of June, said project manager Duane Odenbach. Among the work still to be completed is construction of the retaining wall along the north edge of Fraser Highway, where lock blocks are currently being installed, paving of the two new westbound lanes, installation of drainage infrastructure such as culverts and catch basins, and the installation of concrete road barriers along the north road
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A worker flattens the road surface on the north lanes along a stretch of Fraser Highway west of 216 Street where concrete barriers are being installed. The project is scheduled to be complete by the end of June. shoulder. Over the next few months, crews will pave the shared bicycle and pedestrian pathway along the south side of Fraser Highway. This path, reached by the sidewalk on the south side of Fraser Highway, will lead walkers to an upgraded pedestrian underpass which was once used as a passageway for cows to travel under the road from one pasture to another. For now, the centre median will be painted in varying widths from 2.6 metres to 4 metres. After upgrades are complete the roadway will consist of one westbound lane for cyclists and
two westbound vehicle lanes, a painted median, two eastbound lanes for vehicles and a multi-use pathway. This will serve as a pathway for both eastbound cyclists and pedestrians in both east and west directions from Old Yale Road to just west of 216 Street. The total cost of the project is $4.2 million, half of which is funded by TransLink. It’s not the last of road improvement projects for Fraser Highway. Odenbach said that the Township is currently in the design stage to widen the road between 228 Street and the 23500 block.
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Residential-commercial mix to go on former Parker’s store property BRENDA ANDERSON
On Feb. 20, architect Tim Ankenman presented his vision for the property to council. The design, which will build on the existing structure, calls for a mix of commercial and residential space, including retail “boutiques” and 12 strata units, ranging in size from 710 to 1,050 square feet. The residences will boast 10-foot ceilings, as well as skylights in the upper units, and will surround a central courtyard. Facing Fraser Highway at ground level will be three, 1,000-square-foot store fronts, ideal for such businesses as a yoga studio, deli or café, Ankenman said. The architect was first approached by the Parker family in 1993, to design a mixed commercial and residential structure, he told council, but the project was deemed not economically
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The City of Langley’s Downtown master plan encourages dense development within the City’s core, but who is on the hook when not enough parking is available to service these projects? That question was at the heart of a debate about a new mixed commercial-residential development at 20268 Fraser Highway, which City council ultimately approved in a 6-1 vote at its Feb. 20 meeting. The former Parker’s Mattress City on Fraser Highway closed about a year ago, leaving the building sitting empty, apart from a small import rug business. Ariana Oriental Rug Co. will relocate at the end of March, likely within the City, said owner Nasim Qasemali.
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While six of seven council members voted to give the project the go-ahead, as it was presented, Councillor Dave Hall said he could not overlook the commercial parking shortage. “I was hoping you’d come back with a modification of the plan for parking,” Hall told Ankenman, in reference to an earlier presentation to council. “I don’t believe I can live with an exception of this nature on this particular site,” he said. Referring to a plan to replace parking spaces south of McBurney Lane with green space and paths, Hall said: “We got all kinds of flak from merchants. “I believe this would result in people parking in areas that are not your property.” “We don’t believe the building is under-parked,” Ankenman replied. While Langley requires 11 commercial parking spaces for a development of this scope, in Vancouver, only five would be required, he said. Although the number of parking spaces doesn’t meet the City bylaw minimum, from a practical perspective, there is enough parking, Ankenman stated. “We’re quite comfortable paying the in lieu.” Admitting he shared some of Hall’s concerns, Councillor Ted Schaffer said this type of development is exactly what the City is trying to attract. “I think it’s the best project we can have for this particular site. The long and short is, it’s their dollar.” Councillor Jack Arnold voted in favour of the project, but took Ankenman to task for his reference to Vancouver policy “I’m not impressed. Next time, come and talk to us about how it should be in Langley, not how it is in Vancouver.
The City’s policy is clear and it can’t be applied selectively, he added. “I’ve never agreed with buying invisible parking spaces, but I lost that debate,” said Arnold. Parking is “a bit of an issue” in downtown Langley City, Councillor Teri James said. But, she added, the 20200 block of Fraser Highway is not among the worst areas. “We’ve invited developers to revitalize our downtown core . . . . I fully support this development. If (council doesn’t) nobody will come and develop here.” Councillor Gayle Martin offered her “wholehearted support” to the development, saying it is “exactly what we want in our downtown core. It has met residential (parking) requirements and that’s very important. “During the McBurney debate, at the time I said, ‘Is it up to the City to provide parking for businesses?’ I don’t think it is.” Mayor Peter Fassbender was the last to weigh in on the issue, saying that while “parking is a challenge” in the City, efforts are being made to improve transit. Getting people out of their cars is another component of the City’s development plan, he added. “The other thing I see in this redevelopment is learning from mistakes made at The Muse,” he said. (The Muse is located a short distance to the west of the proposed development, and has larger retail spaces on the ground floor.) Where the large retail spaces have proven difficult to lease, the mayor said, the boutique style shops proposed in the Ankenman development will provide shoppers with “a unique retail opportunity. “It’s another domino coming down (and it) shows how you can redevelop on an existing property.” Construction is expected to begin in the spring.
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he provincial government has softened its stance on the teachers’ contract — slightly. Whether that will convince the B.C. Teachers Federation to negotiate, rather than disrupt the education system with a series of strikes, remains to be seen. A bill introduced Tuesday in the Legislature calls for a cooling-off period, appointment of a mediator and a ban on any strikes, with significant financial penalties to both individuals and the BCTF if there are work stoppages during that six-month period. The bill was introduced just a short time after the Labour Relations Board said the union could withdraw services for a three-day period in one week, if it gives students, parents and school districts 48 hours notice. The union could also withdraw services for one day each week after that initial strike. It is obvious that neither the government nor the BCTF plan to back down, although it is significant that the government bill calls for mediation, something that Education Minister George Abbott rejected a week ago. A solution at the bargaining table would be preferable to an imposed settlement. While it is unlikely the BCTF will easily agree to anything it sees as concessionary, the government’s stated goal of reaching a “net zero” settlement is not unreasonable. The government is under significant financial pressure and other employee groups are willing to work under such a monetary limit, including school support staff who just ratified such an agreement. The union’s insistence that the government address class size and composition has been heard, sort of. The mediator will have the power to make recommendations on these issues, which impose significant challenges on both teachers and students. In addition, the government is making additional funds available to address these issues, as required by a court ruling last year. However, there will be no negotiation with the BCTF on these issues until 2013. Unfortunately, all the uproar over this contract has had a significant effect on students in the classroom this year, despite BCTF claims to the contrary. Students and parents have not received report cards and there has been little collaboration with administrators. Rotating strikes will do nothing to rectify the fact that some students are suffering as a result of this protracted exercise in sabre-rattling.
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ednesday was Pink Shirt Day in B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual antibullying event that raises awareness of the need for action against bullying. The message of this event is that bullying hurts. It isn’t just a rite of passage and it doesn’t have to happen. According to www.bullyingcanada. ca, as many as 25 per cent of children in Grades 4-6 have been bullied, and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others. A 2004 study published in the Medical Journal of Pediatrics found that about one in seven Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying. It is important to recognize what bullying is and that it happens in many forms — verbally, socially, physically and now cyber bullying. Wearing pink on Pink Shirt Day shows people are making the commitment to not let bullying happen. B.C. has seen its share of bullying tragedy. Fourteen-year-old Hamed Nastoh of Surrey jumped off the Pattullo Bridge and killed himself, leaving a note behind blaming constant bullying he endured at school. Another 14-yearold, Dawn-Marie Wesley of Mission, committed suicide by hanging herself after relentless bullying. The province has taken steps to address bullying in recent years, including a Ministry of Education resource brochure for parents in 14 languages that can be found online at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco. Key elements of preventing bullying include fostering self-esteem, social engagement, academic success, inclusion, acceptance, respect for self and others and connection to community. Let’s see what we can do to eradicate this problem. —Campbell River Mirror (Black Press)
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Liberals sinking the education ship Editor: I am a Langley teacher. Ten years ago, the Liberal government enacted legislation that took away teachers’ democratic rights to negotiate class size and class composition. Then-labour minister Graham Bruce and others repeatedly expressed how wonderful it was to pass legislation that would give school districts control over class sizes and put “students first.” What has happened to the public education system over the last 10 years is anything but in the best interests of students.Year after year, we have had classes with disproportionate numbers of special needs students, a depletion of texts and other resources, and a severe reduction in the number of teacher librarians. Every September, countless teachers have sat through meetings with principals and said that they disagree with having five, six, eight or 10 special needs students in a class. We have explained why we disagree, have been thanked for engaging in the process, and then essentially been ignored. The ship we are sailing on has been leak-
ing for 10 years. Teachers, the creative and resourceful sailors that we are, have been running around, plugging the leaks as best we can. In the meantime, we are either ignored or scolded. We have alerted the ship’s captain of the danger, but he steers blithely on, characterizing the warnings as alarmist and self-serving. He prepares to enact a new education plan, one in which teachers will have even less say. Contract stripping was brought in under Gordon Campbell’s leadership to save money. The same means to achieve the same end is being pursued under Christy Clark’s leadership. Under all the rhetoric about greedy, selfish teachers holding children hostage, this government relies on teachers to continue performing miracles, all the while having no say in how important decisions are made. Thanks to the stripping of our collective agreement, the people who should have the most say have the least. What kind of professional am I when I have no voice? Teachers
have been reduced to a reactive mode, apprenhensively awaiting the next crisis in public education. I’ve found myself using the word “lucky” a lot. I’m lucky to have a teaching assistant in one of my classes, I’m lucky not to teach in five different classrooms, and I’m lucky not to move from school to school each year. Is this what public education is being reduced to? Teaching and learning conditions that are based on the luck of the draw? Yes, education is expensive. This is precisely why it should not be subject to the political ideologies of the day. We have seen what happens when teachers’ right to be involved in important decisions is taken away for political expediency. Everyone, no matter their status, deserves a good education. Schools are not charities. A decent education is a fundamental right. Teachers need the means by which to deliver a decent education. Let us do our job. Natalie Hryciuk, Surrey
Brain injuries can be challenging for patients Editor: I read with interest your story (The Times, Feb. 7) on Brendan and his father’s experience with Redwoods Medical Clinic. I have been a patient of Dr. Ruth Demian and attended Redwoods many times over the last several years, most recently with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) or concussion from a work-related accident. She and all the staff have been tireless in their support of me in my struggles to make sense of what happened and is happening to me. Every frontline staff member has spent time, over and above escorting me, in the consulting rooms. Everything from extra assistance with WorkSafeBC (who have been very supportive as well) to simply listening to me as I babbled or cried or raved while working my way through the confusion that can result from a blow to the head. Given my experience, I must say it was difficult for me to reconcile what happened with Brendan and his father at the clinic. I was not there, I did not see or hear what transpired, and I cannot comment other than to say that their experience
was atypical to mine. Having said that, I would like to take the opportunity to share some of what I have learned about head injuries involving MTBI. Generally speaking, the first criteria for diagnosing concussion is loss of consciousness (LOC), headache, nausea and general confusion are also used as indicators in evaluating the condition. However, all or none of these may be present by the time an individual gets to see a doctor. Young children especially seem to initially recover quickly and it can be very challenging for a physician or health care professional to diagnose accurately when the patient is not displaying any symptoms or, as a result of the blow to the head, cannot adequately describe what’s happening to them. It is also not uncommon for symptoms to develop in the days that follow a blow to the head with no LOC and little or limited display of headache, nausea etc. at the time. This list from Children’s Hospital, Boston is conditions to be aware of in the days that follow a blow to the head. They are a raised, swollen area at the site of
the blow, small, superficial (shallow) cut in the scalp, headache, sensitivity to noise and light, irritability, confusion, lightheadedness or dizziness, problems with balance, nausea, problems with memory or concentration, changes in sleep patterns, blurred vision, “tired” eyes, ringing in the ears, complaints of strange or altered taste or fatigue. There are other considerations as well. If you, or your child (as in Brandon’s case), have received a blow to the head and are symptom free, you are still at higher risk of having problems should another accident (head blow) happen. People with multiple blows to the head often have more symptoms and take longer to recover. Pay attention to your kids. A change in behaviour could be as a result of a “couple of’ bumps to the ol’ noggin,” from something as seemingly innocent as heading a soccer ball. In closing, I would like to thank Dr. Demian and all the staff for their able assistance to me, and offer my condolences to Brandon and dad for their troubles. Rodney Norfolk, Langley
We can’t help wildlife survive in urban jungle Editor: We can send people to the moon and build computers that play chess, but giving the indigenous inhabitants of the area a few places to travel so they can avoid the destructive footprint of gas-guzzling machines is too hard, or so we are told. I think it is a matter of moral indifference. No one wants to live in a concrete jungle, but we cut down all the wild areas and simply won’t make any concession to the accelerated The
pace of automobile traffic. Everyone complains about the pollution, but how about the streaks of bloody death that one finds daily. I have raccoons who visit in the evenings and when one disappears from a family group, I can assume they have been killed by a car. What a waste of a life by just trying to survive the encroachment of people who want a concrete-paved trip to the mall, then
go off into the woods for a vacation and complain about wildlife interfering with their fun. These people should try camping on one of those man-made islands in the middle of a highway, and see how the wildlife around here feel. K. Godel, Surrey
Township not consistent Editor: A few years ago, we taxpayers bought a golf course called Redwoods. It was to be what is called an “arbour ribbon.” This is land that separates mass housing developments from agricultural land. We taxpayers now forego the property taxes on this site. Wasn’t a golf course a good enough separation, without having to purchase it? But what boggles my mind took place at the Feb.13 council meeting. The Township is now plunking about 80 housing units right in the middle of one of the largest pieces of farm land left in the Milner valley (the Wall property). Go figure. At least the two new councillors, Dave Davis and Michelle Sparrow, along with Councillor Kim Richter, voted against this proposal. Thank you. Morally and ethically, this was the right thing to do. And by the way, isn’t there a moratorium on building over the Hopington Aquifer. I guess not. Dennis Townsend, Langley
Say ‘no’ to Bill C-30 Editor: I was appalled by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews’ comments in the House of Commons, when he accused all Canadians who oppose the government’s invasive spying scheme, Bill C-30, of siding with child pornographers. This is outrageous rhetoric. He should apologize to all Canadians for his comments. I believe the government must amend its online spying legislation, so that any new surveillance powers are based on a clear need for new powers, demonstrated by verifiable evidence. I also want to see a clear plan to offset the estimated $80 million this will cost Canadian families and businesses. You can voice opposition to Bill C-30 by signing the Stop Online Spying petiton at: www. stopspying.ca John Loxterkamp, Langley
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NATASHA JONES Times Reporter
Jordan Bateman is coming back to Township council. This time, however, the former councillor will be facing politicians, rather that sitting among them. Bateman has been invited to speak to council in his capacity as B.C. communications director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. He will be asked to comment on the CTF’s Contract with Taxpayers, a pledge which candidates in B.C.’s civic election were invited to sign in time for the civic election last November. The pledge includes support for a Taxpayer Protection Bylaw which punishes any mayor and council for raising taxes above the rate of inflation. If they fail to do this, they are punished with a 15 per cent pay cut for one year. Among the pledges: * I will not vote to raise property taxes beyond the provincial rate of inflation (unless I get approval from taxpayers in a referendum)—and will diligently
try to get increases lower than that; * I will move our municipality toward fee for service for as many functions as possible; * I will not vote to take on or fund services that are the proper jurisdiction of federal, provincial or regional governments; * I will push my municipality to investigate partnerships with other governments, non-profit organizations and businesses to reduce costs of service delivery; * Infrastructure and public safety will be my top budgetary priorities; * Taxpayers’ personal property rights will be respected and upheld; * Under my watch, citizens will receive complete, accurate and timely information from their municipal government. I will ensure taxpayers have the opportunity to participate in open dialogue with the mayor and council, voicing their opinions on any matter affecting the municipality; * I will publicly disclose and publish copies of all receipts I charge to my municipal expense
account; and * I will support measures that improve transparency and accountability, such as a Municipal Auditor General, introduction of municipal politician recall rules, and the use of referenda, plebiscites and citizen initiatives to gauge public opinion on major expenditures and issues. Also in time for last year’s civic election, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business came up with a pledge to taxpayers which 50 candidates signed: 1) Property Tax Fairness — by committing to reduce the gap between what commercial property and residential property owners pay in each year of their term; 2) Reasonable Spending — by committing to keep operating spending increases reasonable, i.e. at or below the level of population growth and inflation or the rate of growth in disposable income; and 3) Openness and Accountability — by supporting in principle, the creation of a Municipal Auditor General for B.C., to perform value-for-dollar audits.
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Ethan has a condition known as achondroplasia, in which a person’s arms and legs are disproportionately short in relation to their torso. People with achondroplasia are usually of normal intelligence and live normal life spans, but like Ethan, often have to cope with bone-related health problems. According to statistics gathered by the Little People of America (LPA) nonprofit society, achondroplasia occurs in one out of every 26,000 to 40,000 births. About 80 per cent of people with achondroplasia are born to parents of average height. Asked what he would tell people about himself if he had the chance, Ethan doesn’t hesitate. “I am a normal kid who just happens to have dwarfism,” he says. This month, Ethan and his mom plan to attend the opening of a fundraising event for little people being co-ordinated by the White Rock chapter of the Valley Women’s Network (VWN).
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mayors council has the broadest range of possible options in front of it,” said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, vicechair of the mayors council. Road pricing is particularly tricky because it would require the province to alter its tolling policy that bans tolls on existing infrastructure, and requires motorists have a reasonable free alternative when new or expanded facilities that are tolled. Premier Christy Clark said earlier this month her government has no plans to alter the provincial tolling policy. Fairness is a key consideration driving the look at road pricing. Surrey motorists are incensed that once tolls of at least $3 hit the new Port Mann Bridge in December their city will have no free route across the Fraser River except for the aging Pattullo Bridge, which is also to be rebuilt and tolled by 2018. Several mayors and some business leaders have suggested much lower tolls instead be applied at all crossings in the region, to fix the inequity of piecemeal tolling and avoid inefficient traffic distortions from motorists detouring to avoid tolls. The technical committee’s report to the Mayors’ Council reportedly suggests a $1.60 toll at major bridges and tunnels could raise at least $100 million a year. But Walton said a bridges-only system of tolling would simply extend Surrey’s unfair treatment to other parts of the region, like the North Shore and especially Richmond, which is ringed by bridges and tunnels. Meanwhile, drivers who stay on the Burrard Peninsula or South of the Fraser could travel large distances without paying. Walton said a comprehensive road pricing system would be better because it could capture all lengthy trips — like ones from Port Coquitlam to UBC or Fort Langley to White Rock. The mayors and many transportation experts favour revenue sources like road pricing that are tied to transportation because they don’t just raise money but also shape residents’ behaviour — encouraging them to drive less, take transit more and live where they can take more trips by foot or bike. Moreover, road pricing could allow time-of-day tolling, which could reduce
congestion and make more efficient use of roads by encouraging motorists to shift to off-peak hours. “You can structure distance pricing so that if you travel to work before 6:30 in the morning, it’s free,” Walton said. “Or if you’re travelling with three or more people it’s free. “You can make it possible so people can slightly shift their travel patterns and pay nothing. So it’s not just a matter of everybody paying a lot more.” He notes other variants of road pricing are possible, including High Occupancy/ Tolled lanes, where motorists willing to pay a toll can use what are otherwise HOV lanes. “It’s our long-term goal to have some kind of distance-pricing mechanism that’s based on very fair principles.” Other transportation-related fees are under consideration, but a briefing to Metro mayors shows all have a variety of weaknesses. The parking sales tax, which adds 21 per cent to pay parking fees, could be raised higher. That, however, is seen as unfair to downtown Vancouver, home to most pay lots. Further increases in the gas tax are an option, although TransLink considers that source increasingly unpredictable. It also fails to capture the growing numbers of electric cars or motorists who drive to the Fraser Valley or the U.S. to buy gas. Transit fares could be hiked further — a 12.5 per cent increase is already slated for next year, pending a review — but charging too much will erode ridership and send passengers back to their cars. TransLink Commissioner Martin Crilly, who also supports a serious look at road pricing, suggests either a vehicle levy or a lower toll rate on all the region’s bridges and tunnels could be an interim step. The Mayors Council last fall approved a broad-based transit expansion plan, including construction of the Evergreen Line to Coquitlam. About half of the extra $70 million a year required to fund the plan comes from a two-cent raise in the region’s gas tax — to 17 cents a litre — effective April 1. But the rest must come from another source that mayors and the province must have in place by the end of this year.
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too tired to find a long term solution. Life doesn’t have to be this way, says Langley’s Dawnn Whittaker, a sleep coach for more than 10 years now. With three children of her own and a background as a nanny before that, Whittaker has seen every challenge parents have with babies’ sleep. “It is never too late to make changes. But it has to start with mom,” said Whittaker. For the next few months, she is offering sleep seminars at the Walnut Grove Community Centre to help parents get the answers they need to improve the whole family’s sleep. The first seminar takes place on Monday, March 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. “It’s not your job to put your child to sleep. It’s your job to put them to bed,” she said. Of course, a nightly routine is crucial, as all moms know, but it doesn’t mean it should take 30 minutes to get them down to sleep, she said. Understanding a baby’s sleep patterns is key to the whole process, something she will go into at the seminars. For instance, midnight is when a baby leaves deep sleep, and between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., they will wake often. But they should be able to fall back to sleep on their own, just like we do, she said. That’s where sleep training comes in. She helps more than 500 moms a year, and through that she sees the same patterns arising.
“One mom got carpal tunnel with a plan even when there syndrome from rocking her are hiccups like teething and baby to sleep every night,” she illness. said. “Moms make a sleep diary for “Public health teaches us me and from that I can make that breast is best and all these them a personalized sleep plan. moms are breastfeeding their Mostly it’s about supporting babies. But no one tells them them and letting them know how to get theses babies to fall what is going to happen when asleep without they try and nursing,” she how they said. will start to “A lot see results,” of moms she said. are weepy Many parents and feel co-sleep and overwhelmed. she will talk All of them about how are too tired to get a baby to read books into his or her Dawnn Whittaker about sleep. sleep coach own crib at the Postpartum seminar. can be tied With most to lack of sleep and a couple’s moms she works with, she is relationship can be strained. able to help babies get to sleep Even a mom’s energy for her through the night within three baby is zapped and she can to four weeks. easily get angry.” The difference in the child’s She said moms these personality, including improved days have extremely high eating, being happier and more expectations of themselves and alert are changes most parents when they can’t get their baby find astounding. to sleep, they feel like they Not to mention parents who have failed. Moms are weepy no longer feel like zombies, she and can’t be their best for their said. babies. “It’s too bad sleep isn’t Babies tend to be fussier, recognized by the government tired and even exhibit “colic” as a public health issue. It’s too symptoms because they bad parents have to pay to get aren’t sleeping well. Moms are the help they deserve to give bombarded with advice that what’s best for their child and comes from their mom groups, for them,” she said. family and the dreaded Internet. Sleep seminars take place “There is too much March 5, April 2 and June 4. information out there,” she The cost is $80 per couple. warns. To register, email kim@ What she offers is insight cheekychops.ca. To check out about the ways a baby will try Whittaker’s website go to to break mom and how to stick cheekychops.ca.
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says. Saran says the proximity to the 99 is huge for Keystone buyers. From the development, you can get to Langley in 20 minutes and downtown Vancouver in about 30 if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, he says. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same for developments near public transit. WestStone Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40-storey condo tower Ultra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part of the Urban Village project in Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a three-minute walk to the SkyTrain. Bob Dominick, vicepresident of sales and marketing at WestStone, says this proximity to transit has been a huge draw for SFU students in particular, but also commuters who get to work without a car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our residents look at it as access to entertainment,â&#x20AC;? Dominick says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really vital link in our lives.â&#x20AC;?
Going for the gold
Celebrating the best of B.C. at the Georgies by Kerry Vital
In the grand tradition of awards season, the Canadian Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of British Columbia joined in the fun with their annual Georgie Awards, held on Feb. 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards, which recognize excellence in residential home construction, renovation, design, development, and sales and marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Whistler to the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, the winners of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgies are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is all about,â&#x20AC;? says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and indeed all the finalists
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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have shown us that B.C. is truly at the forefront of the country when it comes to innovative design, quality construction and great customer service.â&#x20AC;? Several familiar names in the industry were among the winners, including Adera Development Corporation for Best Innovative Feature and Best Townhouse Development for seven35 and Larco Investments Ltd. for Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development for their Morgan Crossing community. There were two big winners at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards. MAC Marketing Solutions was the recipient of six awards, including Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Sales Centre and Best Project-Specific Website. They also
received a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies over the past seven years. Portrait Homes also won a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies in the past 11 years. This year the team won three other awards, for Large Volume Single Family Home Builder of the Year, Customer Choice Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Single Family Home Builder
and Customer Choice Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Multi Family Home Builder. This is the fourth year theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won the single family home award in the customer choice category, something that the company is very proud of as the winner of the award is selected by homeowners. To see a full list of winners and nominees, check out www. georgieawards.ca
The winners ... are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is about,â&#x20AC;? says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal.
Martin Knowles photos
The teams at MAC Marketing Solutions, top, and Portrait Homes, above, were the recipients of a Special Platinum Georgie this year, after winning 27 Georgies in seven years and 11 years, respectively. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards.
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With a world of shopping, dining and recreation surrounding you at every turn, at Abbey Road you’ll never have to venture far from home. Set amongst large mature trees and extensive landscaping, open green spaces, private yards and muse entranceways, Abbey Road gives ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǯ togethers with friends and family, as well as a traditional English garden with secure play area for little ones, and Abbey Road is more than a place to call home, it is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity right to your door step.
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PHASE 1–SOLD OUT
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, MORE HOMES TO BE RELEASED THIS SATURDAY! Breeze will set a new benchmark in West Coast urban living. A vibrant townhome community, located just steps away from world class shopping and amenities. Two bed + den homes priced from $304,900*. PRESENTATION CENTRE #20-2215 160TH STREET, SURREY 604.582.1113
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*Limitations apply. This is not an offering for sale. Sales by disclosure statement only. E&OE. Breeze Adera Projects Ltd. Adera Realty Corp. 2200 – 1055 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver V7X 1K8 | 604.684.8277
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“Two Family Living for the Saddle Set!”
“HORSES! HORSES! HORSES!” • 10 Acres • South Otter • $2,570,000 Strawberry Hills One NEW LISTING Acre $669,000
Three bedroom split level home with lots of upgrades: roof, siding, windows, furnace, laminate, etc. Great setup for horses on well drained acre, centrally located just blocks to school and minutes to Hwy. 1 and shopping. This is a very desirable neighbourhood of small acreage properties - a great place to live! Call Mercia now....
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“Gracious Country Living” 4.72 Acres • South Langley $1,425,000 Country style home, w/4.7 acres, well set up for horses. Excellent 5 stall barn w/runnout paddocks, htd tack, wash stall, bathrooms, shelters, pasture and sep. drive. Elegant 4 bdrm home w/1 bdrm suite addition + double garage. Everything is done here! Quiet no thru street. Call now.... www.HorsePropertiesBC.com
“Calling All Serious Equestrians” 23 Acres • S. Langley $2,900,000 All the “I Wants” to put you in the horse business: Arena complex w/80x200’ indoor, 80x80’ I/D exerciser, 15 st, wash, groom, of¿ce & tackrms. Hil-Ron 20 st. barn, 7 st foaling barn, shop, machine shed & 38x24’ det. garage. 80x200 irrigated sand O/D ring. Privately set 3 bd rancher & newer sec res. Call Mercia to view.... www.HorsePropertiesBC.com
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Designed by horse people and built by a master builder, this 10 acre horse property features a “state of the art” 116x200’ arena barn, w/22 stalls, 80x200 indoor ring, and all the amenities you could ask for. Built in 2006 an elegant Craftsman style home featuring 4 bedrms, a salt water pool and Geo Thermal heating system. Second residence for family/employee. If you’re looking for that special horse property to run a business, or to just enjoy your own horses this is probably it! Call Mercia now....
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“Oddy’s Skyline Arabians 17.2 Acres Merritt, BC $794,000 Gorgeous 17 Acre horse property in the Sunshine Valley - just 15 minutes west of Merritt. Cleared and level with irrigation pond, 4 yr wight St Barn, w Mats, htd water bowls, & sliding doors. Attached OH area - great for winter turnout, or a shop for Dad! Roomy paddocks off the stalls & lush pasture. Well maintained 17 year old 4 Bd/3 Bath Home sports 2300 SF on two levels. Attach htd dble garage. The horses have bee gone for awhile, but nothing would make the Oddy Family happier than to know they were passing along the fruits of their lifelong labour to a new generation, a passionate about horses as they have been This is a beautiful property, and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Call Merica now - you deserve a look!
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Two level home w/4 bedrooms, in fenced garden setting, features many upgrades, including livingroom addition. Deluxe 3 yr. 1767 sf second home w/2 master suites, open kitchen & deck w/stunning Mt. Baker view. 07 well built 8 stall barn; drained riding ring, well fenced pastures, a 24x30 original barn and 43x30 shop - ins, dry-walled, w/3 OH doors, & 2 pc bath. Quiet S. Langley street, close to shopping, #1, and US border. Call.
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“Coldwater Road, Merritt, BC” 24.39 Acres $879,000 Located just minutes from the city of Merritt, this great horse property is on 24+ useable acres of gently sloping land. Nicely renovated 4 bdrm split level w/new Àoors, bathrooms, appliances, etc. Attached 2 car garage, horse barn and shop. View of mountains and valley! www.HorsePropertiesBC.com
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604-533-3491 Selling Country Homes and Horse Properties in Langley for 20 years. Give me a call to see how my expertise and unique service can work for you. I have buyers looking to purchase 1-20+ acre properties, equestrian centres and country homes. Give me a call if you are thinking of buying or selling. Acreage Listings Wanted! Call Now.....
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THE SANCTUARY Relax in a home that feels too good to be true at Winchester. 3 bedroom townhomes with spacious ensuites, closets and double-vanities.
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Homes priced from $139,900 · · · · · · · · · ·
Granite window sills all around Granite countertops with a 1½” square edge finish Soft-close cabinets and drawers in kitchen and baths GE stainless-steel, self-cleaning 15,000 BTU gas range Rich marble countertops with 1½” square edge finish in main bath Granite ensuite 1½” square edge bathroom countertops with above counter basin sink and chrome fixtures Gas connections on balconies for barbeque hookup Closet organizers in all bedrooms Samsung stainless-steel french door 17.8 cubic foot twin-cooling refrigerator with ice maker Security card access control for building
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A World of Difference.
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Kanaka Creek 3 & 4 BED TOWNHOMES from $299,900 Situated in an established Maple Ridge neighbourhood next to Kanaka Creek Elementary School, this is a place perfect for growing families. Visit us at 11176 Gilker Hill Road. Open 12-5pm daily. 604 - 476 -1188
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Kanaka pricing subject to change without notice. HST not included. This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. E.&O.E.
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3 & 4 Bedroom Single-Family Homes Starting from the low $600’s
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The next phase of the very successful Yorkson South, Ascot offers large, bright, 3 and 4 bedroom homes nestled on the sunny slopes of Willoughby - the perfect setting from where you can connect easily with all that matters to you most. We invite you to bring your family to Ascot and experience for yourself what a real home should be.
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In need of a Solid family home? This is the perfect place to start. With 3 good size bedrooms upstairs and tons of potential for your ideas down. This well cared home has been looked after from top to bottom. Including a 3 year new roof, and six month old hot water tank. Plus donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the great neighborhood close to everything including schools, parks, ice rinks, shopping and transit. You need this one on your must see list. Call Verne today at 604-857-1100.
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‘A happy place to come to’ Candy Bouquets ’n More in Walnut Grove caters to kids of all ages
It’s one of the only shops in town where children are the main customers. Every weekday afternoon around 3 p.m., Cindy Kurvink’s candy shop is bustling with students, patiently waiting in a line that stretches down the sidewalk for a chance to come inside and purchase their favourite treats. Conveniently located within walking distance of three elementary schools and one high school at Redwoods Corner’s Plaza, Candy Bouquets ’n More has become the center for delicious goodies and candies in Walnut Grove. Kurvink, a stay-at-home mom turned candy connoisseur, has created every child’s dream — a shop with shelves and shelves of candies and treats. “I get lineups from our till right to our door, and I have to monitor how many kids come in, Kurvink said with a laugh. “The kids love it, they say ‘I love coming in here, this is the best store ever.’” Originally interested in creating a shop for candy bouquets, Kurvink decided to pair it with an old-fashioned candy shop as well. She has brought in some rare retro treats that are hard to find in today’s corner stores. From cinnamon toothpicks, lemonheads and atomic fire balls to black jack gum, candy shoelaces and old-fashioned taffy, there’s a candy for children ages 4 to 104, Kurvink says. She also carries a number of chocolates imported from Britain and treats that are sugar-free and gluten-free as well. “It’s a happy place to come to,” she said.“You never get grumpy
customers because people are always so excited to be here.” Kurvink’s 12-year-old son is perhaps one of the store’s biggest fans. On weekends passersby can see him dressed as an M&M outside their shop on the corner of 216 Street and 88 Avenue holding a sign welcoming customers in. But it isn’t just children who have fallen in love. Adults, too, have found much to rave about. Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley Times Her unique candy Cindy Kurvink, owner of Candy bouquets have become a Bouquets ’n More, shows off a huge hit, Kurvink says. hand-made bouquet of chocolates “They are the perfect (above). Below is an assortment of alternative to flowers, some of the other treats the store especially for people offers. in hospitals or nursing homes where you’re not allowed to have any,” she said. Each bouquet takes just over two hours to make and they come in a variety of themes including ‘get well’ bouquets with chocolate and jelly BandAids, wine bottle bouquets and sports bouquets. “We looked into a bunch of different franchises to open. I kept looking and ran across candy bouquet international and as soon as I saw it I just knew,” Kurvink explained. “Everything else just didn’t fit comes together,” she said. for us, and since I saw candy “The funnest part of the bouquets I fell in love with bouquets is when the customers them.” come in and they help with This is a new avenue for the ideas. They are picking out Kurvink, who had never made the stuff that they want and it’s arrangements of this type in the really cool to see their smiles past, and the creativity involved when they go out of here. It has in making the bouquets has a piece of them in it that you become a great joy for her. have helped them make. It’s “It’s funny, sometimes at night really rewarding.” when I am just laying in bed I’ll For more on Candy get an idea. It all sort of starts Bouquets ’n More, visit www. in my head and then it just all candybouquetsnmore.ca.
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Hall calls for Hermus Randee Hermus inducted into SFU Athletics Hall of Fame GARY AHUJA
that, I was never really a solid starter. But I worked hard and got my opportunity.” Long-time SFU coach andee Hermus takes pride Shelley Howieson called in her work ethic and Hermus “a backbone” of the effort. program during her time at She never was the most SFU, from 1997 to 2000. talented player on the soccer “You can kind of pick out pitch, but what she may have the players lacked in that department, who are she more than compensated going to do for though hard work and something determination. special and And the results speak for Randee was themselves. certainly Hermus represented Canada that person,” more than 100 times, including Howieson winning a bronze medal at the said. 2007 Pan Am Games and playing “She was for her country at the 2008 a dominant Summer Olympic Games in Howieson Beijing. sfu coach force on the field; Professionally, Hermus won a tactically, she was one step W-League championship in 2004 ahead of most people.” with the Vancouver Whitecaps, As a freshman, Hermus, a picking up most valuable player centre-midfielder, helped honours as well. SFU reach the national And yesterday (Wednesday) championship game. She afternoon, the 32-year-old was capped her collegiate career among the 13 inductees into the by winning a national title for Simon Fraser University Athletics the Clan in 2000. Hall of Fame. Langley Times file photo After that, Hermus played Hermus admits she never Randee Hermus represented Canada at the 2008 Summer Olympics professionally for the envisioned one day she would in Beijing.The 31-year-old from Langley was inducted into the Vancouver Whitecaps, as be enshrined somewhere for her Simon Fraser University Athletics Hall of Fame this week. well as continuing to play soccer prowess. internationally for Canada. “I didn’t even know what that more. all of my coaches, everybody “She was very goal oriented,” was,” she said about the Hall Hermus hasn’t played for the contributed at some level in said Pat Rohla, who coached her national team in a few years and different ways. at high school with the Saints, as last played for the Whitecaps in “I learned something from well as for a few seasons with the everybody.” 2009. She has played for Surrey Whitecaps. United’s Premier team the past The influential coaches “She knew what she wanted to couple of years, but retired in included Howieson and Rich go after.” October after helping the team Sumner at SFU, John Judd and He described her as strongwin nationals. Ajay Patel with the provincial willed, motivated and talented. But she is still in the game, team program, Jeff Clarke with “All the ingredients she needed coaching the U13 Fusion FC, a Surrey United, Ian Bridge, Neil to be successful,” Rohla said. Vancouver/Richmond girls squad Turnbull and Evan Pellerud with Hermus still recalls her first which plays out of the high the national team, and Rohla and experience at a national team Chris Bennett with the Whitecaps. performance B.C. Soccer Premier camp, which was held in the League. She also thanked mentors barracks in Esquimalt. She was Hermus recalls she was at this such as Silvana Burtini and Geri just 18 at the time. age when former national team Donelly, as well as her parents, “I remember crying and just player Heidi Slaymaker came out John and Veronica, and brothers wanting to go home,” she said to help coach a provincial team John and D’arcy. with a laugh. Hermus was on. Teammates at every level “If this is what the national “That was the first time that I also made a significant impact, team was like, I didn’t want to actually realized that the national especially Miranda Zilm, who play.” team was an option,” Hermus aid. played alongside Hermus on But she persevered and stuck “A lot of these girls, I see myself some provincial teams and with with it. in them and it is something SFU. She remains Hermus’ best “At that point, I was still very pretty huge that if the girls have friend. Others she mentioned raw; I wasn’t given the gift of the passion at this age, and I can by name included Megan Blaker, photo courtesy of Simon Fraser University athletic department extreme talent but I had the hard develop them technically to get Sara Magilo, Katie Thorlakson, Randee Hermus (right) starred for the Simon Fraser Clan womwork and the soccer brain and to that level, that would be pretty Christine Sinclair, Amy Walsh, en’s soccer team from 1997 to 2000, helping the Clan win one over time, my development from awesome.” Karina LeBlanc and so many of Fame, when she first started playing the game as a little girl. “This is quite the honour to be inducted as an individual athlete. “And to be recognized .... is a pretty huge honour and I am quite shocked and very thankful that they would consider me for something like this. It is a fantastic honour.” “I was just a player with a lot of grit, a lot of intensity and hard work,” she said. “I was a determined player who had a soccer brain.” After graduating Shelley from Langley Secondary in 1997, Hermus landed a scholarship to Simon Fraser University. It was in Burnaby where Hermus felt her game really blossomed. “I came into the Simon Fraser program not really knowing what to expect and that is sort of where my career really flourished,” she said. “Growing up, I always worked hard and got myself a position on the team, but throughout my provincial team play and stuff like
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The Trinity Western Spartans are in Hamilton this week where they look to return to the podium at the CIS national women’s volleyball championships. The Spartans are seeded sixth at the eight-team event after winning bronze over the weekend at the Canada West championships. After losing to UBC 3-0 (2517,25-12,25-20) in the Canada West semifinals, the Spartans faced a must-win game against Winnipeg. And the Spartans came through,
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Be your own boss while working to support your local animal shelter! The Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is seeking outgoing and motivated self starters to work as canvassers for the annual “Campaign of Convenience,” selling dog licences door-to-door. Canvassers work on 7 month contracts (March 1 - September 30) and are compensated by the number of tags sold. Revenue from dog licences helps to support and care for the animals at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter. If you are a self starter, have your own vehicle, are available to work evenings and weekends, and enjoy working with people, we want to hear from you!
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And Jake Powrie took third in the pentathlon. ••••• The Trinity Western Spartans men’s basketball team was eliminated from the Canada West playoffs after losing 2-0 in their best-of-three series against the host Saskatchewan Huskies. The Huskies won 98-83 on Friday and 111-97 on Saturday. Saskatchewan was ranked third in the country while the Spartans were unranked.
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The Trinity Western Spartans won six medals at the Canada West track and field championships over the weekend in Saskatoon. Fiona Benson won gold in the 1,500m event and silver in the 1,000m race. Calum Innes also won gold, winning the 60m hurdles race. High jumper Emma Nuttall found the podium with a silver medal performance and Blair Johnston took home bronze in the 1,500m event.
prevailing 3-0 (25-23,25-18,30-28). Alicia Perrin and Royal Richardson were named to the Canada West first and second all-star teams, respectively. Perrin, a middle for the Trinity Western Spartans women’s volleyball team, was second in the Canada West with a .328 hitting percentage and third in the conference with 1.16 blocks per set. Richardson was fifth in the conference in kills with 3.16 per set. •••••
public open house Township of Langley Heritage Strategy In 2011, public consultation was initiated as part of the development of a Heritage Strategy for the Township. This process is now nearing completion and a final Draft Strategy has been prepared that proposes a community vision for heritage resource management for the coming decade. It answers key questions about the existing heritage management situation, defines key directions for consideration, and proposes a framework for implementation that aligns with the Township’s broader goals of economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability. Nine goals have been identified with 52 accompanying actions. An open house has been scheduled to receive public input on the Draft Strategy. Residents and stakeholders in the community are encouraged to attend. Date:
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A little bit of help and two victories over the last-place team has the Valley West Hawks on the verge of clinching a B.C. Hockey Major Midget League playoff position. The Hawks were in Castlegar last weekend defeating the Kootenay Ice 5-2 and 4-2 in a pair of games.The four points, combined with the North Island Silvertips and Fraser valley Bruins splitting their series in Nanaimo, has the Hawks tied with the Bruins for sixth place, one point
up on North Island. Valley West, now with an 18-17-3 (won-lost-tied) would win a tiebreaker with Fraser Valley, as they have more wins in league play.The Hawks close out the season this weekend, hosting the 3-28-7 South Island Thunderbirds Saturday and Sunday at the Walnut Grove Sportsplex. Two wins would clinch sixth place and a playoff position for Valley West. Daniell Lange and Danton Heinen of Langley, and Surrey’s Mitchell Friesen, each had a goal and two assists in Saturday wins. Ram Brar of Surrey netted a pair
of goals, and defenceman Austin Bietenbeck of Langley collected three assists. The two teams were tied 1-1 after the first period, but the Hawks led 3-1 after 40 minute and were up 5-1 before the Ice tallied their second goal with three minutes to play. It was a closer game Sunday, with the score tied 1-1 and 2-2 at the period breaks. Heinen scored the winner five minutes into the third period, and notched an insurance goal with 10 minutes to play. Friesen and Langley defenceman Justin Klimek also scored.
Gators through to Fraser Valley semifinals The Walnut Grove Gators assured themselves of at least a top four finish at the Fraser Valley championships. The senior boys basketball team defeated the North Delta Huskies 78-64 on Monday night at Walnut Grove Secondary. And the victory was huge as it automatically qualifies the Gators for the B.C.AAA provincial basketball championships later this month at the Langley
Events Centre. The Fraser Valley championships conclude this weekend at the LEC. The Gators, seeded second in the Valley, face the No. 3 Terry Fox Ravens in one semifinal on Friday at 7:45 p.m.) while the top-seed Pitt Meadows Marauders face the No. 5 Tamanawis Wildcats. All four teams are ranked in the top seven in the province — with Pitt Meadows second,Terry Fox fifth, Walnut Grove sixth and
Tamanawis seventh. The bronze medal game is Saturday at 6 p.m. and the gold medal game is at 7:45 p.m. The Gators are 3-0 at the tournament so far.They beat No. 31 Sullivan Heights 86-52 on Feb. 22 and then defeated No. 18 Heritage Woods 81-59, setting up their game versus North Delta. ••••• Langley athletes came through at the B.C. Winter Games over the weekend in Vernon,
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winning seven gold, two silver and three bronze medals. Speedskater Connor Meeks won three gold medals, taking top spot in the 200m and 400m events — and setting new B.C.Winter Games records in the process. He also helped the Fraser Valley team win gold in the relay event. Nicholas Meister was part of the gold medal winning curling team, while Jonathan Osers and Cameron Jarvis helped the Fraser Valley win gold in men’s gymnastics and Madisen Whelband helped the female team also take top spot.Whelband also won individual gold in her category in the floor exercise and silver in the all-around category. And Sarah Beattie was on the female hockey team which won gold. In ringette, Rachel Gauthier,Alexandria Venier, Samantha Krenus, Sarah MacDonald and Tiana Ollive won silver in ringette. And in karate, Mohammed Fadaie won bronze in the male team kumite division. He was also part of the bronzemedal winning team, along with Brendan Koga, in the male team kata category.
CRIB LEAGUE RESULTS: Feb. 23 scoreboard Harmsworth 20 — Fort Langley 16 Willoughby 21 — Milner 15 Murrayville 19 — Langley 17 Standings: Harmworth 170 Murrayville 147 Langley 145 Fort Langley 130 Willoughby 119* Milner 117* *one game in hand
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When push came to shove, the Brookswood Bobcats had no answer to the Riverside Rapids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the referees let it get physical â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which I am fine with, because I quite like physical basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we will play, but if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t back down or the refs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call the game tighter, we tend to back down,â&#x20AC;? said Brookswood coach Neil Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Riverside) played the game how I like the game played.â&#x20AC;? Brookswood was the top seed at the senior girls AAA Fraser Valley championships, while Riverside was ranked second.They were also one-two in the provincial rankings. And they met in the Fraser Valley final on Saturday at Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s W.J. Mouat. After a close first half, the Rapids took control in the third quarter en route to a 55-42 victory. Sydney Williams led Brookswood with 15 points and eight rebounds while Tayla Jackson had nine points and 18 rebounds. It marked Riversideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth victory in six tries against Brookswood. A big difference between the two teams
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Brookswood Bobcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jessie Brown drives to the hoop in the senior girls AAA Fraser Valley championship game at WJ Mouat. is that while Riverside is largely made up of Grade 12s, the Bobcats are younger, including relying on one player in Grade 9 (Jackson) and another in Grade 10 (Jessie Brown, the coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter). Jessie Brown earned an all-star award, as did Luca Schmidt. And while Riverside reveled in the physical play, Brown said his team was unable to stay focused on the game plan and got caught
impressed the players came in on Monday and lifted weights for an hour as they ready for next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincial championships in North Vancouver. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The Walnut Grove Gators were also at the Fraser Valley championships but saw their season end after going 1-2. The Brookswood junior girls finished fifth at their Fraser Valley tournament.
taking reactionary fouls. But those are to be expected from a young squad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All season long, we have said you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put an old head on young shoulders,â&#x20AC;? Brown said. The loss could also have a silver lining. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes when you sit there and say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, young kids look at you and go, are you kidding, we just won the big tournament?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Brown said. The coach was
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Five games in seven days resulted in just three points for the Langley Rivermen. The week began great for the junior A hockey club as they knocked off the first place Surrey Eagles 4-1 on Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre. But that was followed by a pair of road losses, 4-3 to Victoria on Friday and 4-0 to Cowichan Valley on Saturday. The Rivermen managed to pick up a single point on Sunday during a 4-3 home overtime loss to Alberni Valley and lost 6-4 at home to Surrey on Tuesday.
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Among the things the organizers of the Golden Ears Half Marathon are hoping for is better weather. Last year’s inaugural event — which begins in Pitt Meadows, crosses the Golden Ears Bridge into Langley, and then heads back over the bridge to Pitt Meadows — was done in a steady downpour. Regardless, roughly 300 registered participants completed either the 10km course or the half marathon course. Race director and Peninsula Runners manager Kathie Schellenberg expects a similar size field for the second running of the race on March 11. Once again, the two registered charities which will benefit from the race’s proceeds are the Langley School Foundation’s School Meals
Program and the Friends in Need Food Bank in Pitt Meadows. The money was allotted based on where the participants were from, so the bulk of last year’s proceeds ($4,000) came to the School Meals Program. “The challenge is on to see if Pitt Meadows can pick it up (this year),” Schellenberg said. Schellenberg said the fundraising for the two organizations should receive a boost since the first-time start-up costs associated with the event last year have now been taken care of. “Costs should be less, so we are hoping to raise more,” she said. The race will begin and end at the newly-completed South Bonson Community Centre. The course offers scenic beauty and trails on both sides of the river. Racing starts at 7:30 a.m. and the
awards ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for the 10km and $40 for the half marathon for registration by March 4, and after that, they are $25 and $50, respectively. Non B.C.Athletics members also must pay an additional $3. Registration can be done online at www.EventsOnline.ca until March 4 and in-person until the day before the race, March 10. Before March 4, in-person registration can be done at any of the Peninsula Runners location in Langley, White Rock or Abbotsford. Following March 4, they can only be dropped off at the Langley location. The printable entry form, available at www.peninsularunners. com/events/goldenears.htm, can also be mailed to #1-20349 88 Ave. Langley, B.C. V1M 2K5 or faxed to 604-888-0883.
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THURSDAY • Henna Muriel Arnason Library is hosting a free evening henna program for teens and adults. Mehndi, or henna, is a form of body art which has become popular all over the world. Teens are highly encouraged to attend. March 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, visit Muriel Arnason Library or call 604-532-3590. • Sharing and Caring Social at the Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre. Most Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., $3 drop-in. March 1. Arlene, seniors’ counsellor, has helped countless seniors by providing information about, and helping them gain access to, government services and benefits. If you’d like a hand through the maze of government services, this session is for you. March 8 is International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate the significant progress women have made. • The Céilidh or Down Home Kitchen Party is celebrating an Irish-themed evening on Thursday, March 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 9025 Glover Rd. Come out and enjoy traditional music, song and dance. Tickets at the door $5 and include a traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. More info at www. standrewsfortlangley.ca. • Langley Writers’ Guild (all genres) meets on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at Langley City Library. Also one evening meeting per month if enough interest. Call Doris at 604-534-3384. • ALATEEN a support program for teens who have been or are being negatively affected by another person’s drinking. Open to ages 10 and up. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Township of Langley Civic Building at 20330 65 Ave. For more information, call 604-688-1716. • Langley Amateur Radio Association (LARA) meets first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise advised) at 1900 hrs local; at Brookswood Firehall #5-20355 32 Ave. For more information email: Al ajmunnik@shaw. ca or Don dondee@shaw.ca. • Wix Brown Elementary, 23851 24 Ave., will hold a 50th birthday celebration on Thursday, March 1. School performances will take place from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The school will be open to visitors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For further info, call 604-534-5633.
SATURDAY • Managing your Role as Caregiver Learn about available services, sources of assistance and how to avoid caregiver stress and burnout. Presented by the Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of B.C. Saturday, March 3 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Murrayville Library 22071 48 Ave. Phone the library to reserve a seat, 604-533-0339. Free. • Book Sale Visit the City of Langley Library’s semi-annual book sale for great books at great prices. Saturday, March 17 to Saturday, March 24, during open hours. This sale will feature Mitchell automotive repair manuals in addition to the regular wide selection of books and magazines. City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres. Call 604-514-2850. • Birding at Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Saturday March 3, 9:30 a.m. to noon, whether it is an early spring, or a late winter March is an interesting time to look for birds at Reifel. Join Langley Field Naturalist and come to find the early spring migrants, and to say goodbye to the wintering waterfowl and shorebirds. Bring lunch. Call 604-888-1787 for info.
MONDAY • Purple Pirate Spring Break Special March 19, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The Purple Pirate is coming to town during your spring break.He is hunting for treasure and needs first mates
to help. A first mate must like magic, laughter and reading. Drop-in. City of Langley Library. Phone: 604-514-2855. • Recovery International Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, worry, helplessness, hopelessness, stress, tension, fatigue, mood disorders, fears, anger and sleeplessness? You are not alone. Recovery International can help. Meetings are held weekly on Monday evenings 7:30 p.m. at the Langley Memorial Hospital. Conference #1 on level 0. No fee required. Call Harry at 604-2203067. Visit www.lowselfhelpsystems.org. • Chess Club meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Brookswood Seniors Centre. For more info call Hugh, at 604-530-4693.
TUESDAY • Langley Lions Bingo every Tuesday night at the Evergreen Lodge, in the hall at 5464 203 St. Doors open at 4 p.m., bonanza pre-call at 5:30 p.m., cards sold at 6 p.m., starting time is 7 p.m. • Family Storytimes Around the World III Tuesday, March 6, and March 27 from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Introduce your young child to the world of books. Children ages two to six and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half-hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Registration is required. Call 604-532-3590 or visit Muriel Arnason Library at 20338 65 Ave. • Fraser Valley Shambhala Meditation Group #213-20226 Fraser Hwy. Every Tuesday night open house 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. by donation. Phone Charlaine at 604-724-7763 for more info. • Langley Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday evening in Langley City Hall on the second floor in the CFK room, the address is 20399 Douglas Cres. Meetings take place from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this supportive and friendly learning environment. Any questions, contact John at 604-530-2075. • Langley Newcomers and Friends is a social group open to all women. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at W.C. Blair Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. Email newcomers@hotmail.com.
WEDNESDAY • Pyjama Storytime Around The World A half hour of multicultural stories, rhymes and songs for children aged two to six and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a small stuffed toy. Muriel Arnason Library, March 7, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required for this free program. Visit the library or call 604-532-3590 for more information. • Opus One Women’s Ensemble meets 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the choir room at R.E. Mountain Secondary School 7755 202A St. This threepart women’s choir accepts new members (no experience necessary) throughout the year. No audition. For more info email opusonewe@ gmail.com.
ONGOING • Langley High Class of 1952 60th Reunion If you or someone you know graduated from LSS in 1952, please contact Dave Stafford: davidlstafford@hotmail.com or phone 604435-8597. Tentative date for the event is Sept. 14-16, 2012. • Free Spring Break Soccer Camps. Langley FC is offering free soccer camps over spring break for male and female players aged U5-U12. Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13. Willoughby Community Park, new turf (NW). Times: U5-U7: 9am-10am, U8 and U9: 10am-11am, U10-U12: 11am-12am. Visit: www.langleyfc.com for more information or to register.
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EARN EXTRA INCOME Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income. www.123bossfree.com
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com WORK FROM HOME. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more MT’s. We need more students! Enroll Today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com
BC’S FLATTEST & FASTEST BOSTON-QUALIFYING MARATHON A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH A GLOBAL CAUSE. Help villages in Ethiopia acquire the clean drinking water they need.
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ECE LIC. staff req f/t Abbotsford. Daycare 8am - 4pm. Email resume livinglifegive@hotmail.ca
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• FAST & FLAT HALF MARATHON COURSE • 10K COMPETITIVE RUN & FAMILY-FRIENDLY 5K RUN • PRIZE PURSE FOR TOP M/F MARATHON & HALF MARATHON FINISHERS • OFFICIAL RACE SHIRTS AND MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS • GREAT KIDS ACTIVITIES
Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators BC & Alberta Runs Local O/O’s require TLS COMPETITIVE WAGES! Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161
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10 GENERAL LABOURERS req’d for Langley cranberry farm. Duties include general field work, weed control & harvest. Willing to work in all weather conditions. $9.56/hr. Fax resume to: 604-888-1037
Carpenter-Joiner
needed for Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc. $ 22.00 -25.00 hourly - 40 hrs. per week. Send resumes to 8104 Evans Parkway Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 5R8, apply by email at westeckjobs@hotmail.com or by fax at (604) 792-6714.
DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca
DISPATCHER Required for Langley based flat deck company. BC, AB, WA & OR experience an asset. Email resume to: gbrooks@bronco transportation.com FARM WORKERS Krause Farms. 248 St. Langley, B.C. Farm labourers required 5 or 6 days/week or 40-50 hours/week. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning and harvesting crops. Seasonal employment starts mid May 2012. Wage $10.25/hr. Submit applications by email only to: krausemployment@gmail.com
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Professional Carpet / Lino Installer For White Rock / S. Surrey area. Preference given to Armstrong certified.
An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051 ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Laydown. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, Commercial and Residential Paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to paverswanted@yahoo.ca.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Please forward resume to:
surfsideflooring @ shawbiz.ca SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
UP TO $20/HR
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
PRESS OPERATOR - FLEXO, SHIPPER AND REWIND OPERATOR Metro Label Company Ltd., one of North America’s leading label companies and a proven environmental leader, with locations in Canada and the United States, has the following positions available at the Langley facility: Press Operator Flexo: Must have: a minimum of 2 years experience operating a flexo press in a label manufacturer; expertise printing on various substrates ranging from paper to film; experience monitoring press run for quality using computer control console; a high school diploma; good mechanical aptitude; the ability to work days, afternoons, and weekends; ability to stand for long periods at a time; and to lift 50lbs. Rewinder: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience rewinding and inspecting rolls of pressure sensitive labels. Must have: a high school diploma; good attention to detail; and good communication skills. Shipper: Must have: a high school diploma; current forklift license; shipping and receiving experience; good oral and written communications skills; and good attention to detail. Qualified applicant looking to join a progressive, quality conscious company with high expectations of loyalty, commitment, productivity and team work, and you have the desire to meet these requirements, please send resume to: jobs@metrolabel.com or fax to: 416-332-2388.
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We need 12 CSR reps now!
PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195 WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS LOGISTICS & INVENTORY ADMINISTRATOR ~ ABBOTSFORD This full time position offers exciting and challenging career opportunities with an established, highly successful manufacturing company. This position requires coordinating the movement of multiple rail cars and trucks on a daily basis to ensure supplies for our manufacturing facilities. The candidate should possess the following attributes / skills: S Proficiency with MS Office including the ability to create reports using Excel, Word and Power Point S Attention to detail S Innovative, assertive, decision maker S Ability to multi-task & prioritize duties and responsibilities S Excellent interpersonal and communication skills S Experience in an administrative environment S Post Secondary education is an asset S Available for interventions and calls outside of normal business hours. We offer a competitive wage & benefit package. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to:
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Seeks Site Office Assistant for various projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Must speak fluent English. Must be computer literate First Aid an asset. Fulltime $15 - $18 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paul.orourke@wilcocivil.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
GLASS COMPANY SALES REPRESENTATIVE Well established Surrey based shower door and closet organizer company has full-time openings. Must be professional and have previous glass sales experience.
Please fax resume: 604.592.2690 or e-mail: info@rahulglass.com
IN-HOME SALES PROFESSIONALS This Is A Real Opportunity to make over $100,000/year
North Delta based international basement waterproofing and crawlspace repair company Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is GROWING! You will run self-generated and COMPANY PROVIDED high quality leads and close sales. Must have home sales exp. OR come from the residential real estate, window / siding / roofing industries, home inspection, or home improvement industries. Must be able to access confined spaces to do your inspections for quotes. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry. We provide the BEST training, systems, products, and services in the business. We are the biggest and best. A valid Passport is required for travel to training facilities. Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to
careers@bsv.ca
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SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
• Mirror Glass Fabricator • Mirror Glass Cutter & Installer Well established Surrey based shower door and closet organizer company has full-time openings. Must be professional and have previous glass experience.
Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager
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604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford (Hiring) HEALTHY FEET & SPA Body & Feet Massage 20372 Fraser Highway, Langley (across from Casino) 604-510-0588 HERBAL Relaxation body works. Langley. Meena In/out hotel service 604-510-0635 or 778-839-6583 RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE ~ SPECIAL $65. *Stress Free *European *Private 604.230.4444
CNC MACHINIST Trades qualified manual machining background an asset. Afternoon shifts available.
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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
GRINDER Capable of precision grinding. Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.
HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.
Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.
TOOL ROOM ATTENDANT Knowledge of tools relating to a machine shop. Inventory management, purchasing & computer skills. Knowledge of SAP software is an asset. Competitive Wages & Benefits Package including RRSP Plan. Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities. Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com
SALES
AUTOMOTIVE SALES CAREER Interested in starting a career in automotive sales, but not sure if you can do it?
The time couldn’t be any better for you to try! At the Honda Way in Abby, we’re looking for hard working and motivated people to join our evolving and growing sales team. Our training program is second to none and our last addition is thriving and on their way for a successful career. The training we provide will give you the necessary foundation to succeed in this fast paced position. We are investing in our people. Let us invest in you. Don’t miss out! No experience necessary. Please contact Brian Choo E-mail: brian@hondaway.com Fax: 604.857.9146
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GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.
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HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.
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Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca
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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
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HARD CHROMED PLATER
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555
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Please fax resume: 604.592.2690 or e-mail: info@rahulglass.com
NO CALLS, please!!!
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS EXPERIENCED Office Manager for busy fencing company. Must be able to do projections, accounting, some estimating, scheduling, ordering, invoicing. Must have efficient computer skills. Wages negotiable based on experience. Email resume & references to: ironcurtain@shaw.ca
SALES
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Experienced Fencer /Helper required. $15-$18 per hour depending on exp & capabilities. DL req., welding an asset. Opportunites also for sub contractors. Email resume & refs: ironcurtain@shaw.ca HEAVY Duty Mechanic Required Must have experience working on various types of equipment i.e. excavators, bobcats. Valid Class 3 with air endorsement required. Full time position, with competitive pay and benefits. Please email resume to hiring.dept@hotmail.com WORK local! You could commute hours per day to work in the city or, you could work locally at IMW. Make $30-35 per hour plus shift premium as a CNC MACHINIST and $20-25 per hour plus premiums as a OPERATOR, spend more time with your family and earn while you would be driving. Send your resume and cover letter to hr@imw.ca. Only expereinced applicants need apply.
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HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS Are in Huge Demand Earn up to $22 Hourly
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT with UNIT CLERK also available MICROSOFT OFFICE • Access • Outlook • Word • Excel • Power Point
ACCOUNTING SKILLS • Bookkeeping • Simply Accounting • Quick Books
IT TECH/WEB DESIGN ENROLL NOW! 5722 Glover Rd. Langley 604-532-4040 www.academyoflearningbc.com
Inside Sales Specialist Black Press Digital has an outstanding opportunity for an Inside Sales Specialist to join their Digital Online Deals Team. This position involves sales interaction with markets across BC with focus on outbound sales calls and responsibility for identifying, qualifying and closing sales. You must be articulate and be able to cultivate relationships, while actively tracking, managing and converting leads into advertisers. Preference will be given to an individual with a successful track record in telephone sales, strong customer satisfaction results, and a desire to succeed. The successful applicant will be a driven, results focused individual with a strong “can do” attitude. For the successful candidate we will provide a very competitive pay plan including commissions and benefits package. Qualifications: · Previous telesales experience preferred, especially in advertising or online · Exposure to formal sales methodologies · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Manage and maintain records of correspondence · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Excellent interpersonal and client interaction skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy · Must posses a calm/professional telephone presence · Ability to remain focused and flexible in a fast paced environment Black Press Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants are given equal consideration. We will only respond to those applicants who most closely match the job specifications. We thank you for your interest in our career opportunities. Please forward your resume by Mar. 8, 2012 to: pwogan@blackpress.ca Attn: Paul Wogan www.blackpress.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Well established salon seeking a forth exp. stylist to rent a chair and join our team. (604)532-8326
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 188
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD?
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Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
BACKHOES 4 X 4 C/W bracker & hoepack
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DUMP TRUCKS C/W Trailers
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GOOD RELIABLE CARPENTER Framing Finishing Siding Decks Windows Doors W Rot & Damage 22 years experience W Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call Greg (604)816-5758
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38 Years Experience All Aspects of Painting Int./Ext. Com/Residential Free Estimates call Dan anytime!
Call 604-309-9399
Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
* Average size lot
Yearly Lawn Care Programs D Indoor/outdoor carpentry & joinery D Decks D Fencing D Renos D Retaining walls D Arbors
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LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
Call 604-614-0616 FINER CUT YARD SERVICES. Lawn mows, flower bed maint., gutter cleaning. General labour, WCB Ins, Free est. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ask if I can do itâ&#x20AC;? Call Tim (604) 539-1024.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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CALL NOW! 604-312-5362 Now is the time to get the jobs done that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been putting off H Bath & Kitchen Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s H Sundecks, Patios, Doors & Mouldings H Full Basement Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for that Mortgage Helper
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UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
Complete Home Renovations / Improvements. Interior & Exterior. Call 604-690-3327
LAWNS PLUS
Landscape Maintenance
D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial
(604)671-2746 Free Estimates
Driveway removing, trenching & concrete breakers, drain tile, septic install & repairs. Oil tank removal. 20yrs. exp. Gd rates 604-250-6165
Over 20 years experience. Products and Services from a company you can trust!!!!!!
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Call Gary 604-835-2797 or 604-825-0103
HUDOLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON HOMES Complete Home Renos â&#x153;&#x201D; Bathrooms & Kitchens â&#x153;&#x201D; Basement suites & decks â&#x153;&#x201D; Finishing work & moulding â&#x153;&#x201C; Design & colour consultation Free Estimates hudolinrenos@gmail.com
WALTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp. 604-308-7943
Evergreen Bobcat & Mini Excavator
www.yellowtrailers.ca
TOPSOIL
Call Dave: 604-862-9379
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LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.
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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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MOVING & STORAGE
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Gutter, House & Window Washing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deep Clean Brush Washâ&#x20AC;? Free Est. Randall 778-828-2127
Per Molsen 604-575-1240
Call Derek (604)720-5955
Best Local Roofs & Repairs Great price refs Paul 604-328-0527
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
European Quality Workmanship
Windows & Gutter Vaccuming Cleaning Service. Seniors Disc. Worksafe. Jeremy 778-384-3855
PRESSURE WASHING
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
~HP Plumbing & Heating Service~ Hot Water Tank Replacement & Repair. Call 604-317-2360.
Available for Delivery Call for pricing
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com
Hemlock, Fir & Cedar
ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576
AUCTIONS
On Site Truck Equipment & Tool Auction rd
Date: March 3 , 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon Auction Viewing Dates: March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m. March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK) PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Macsimizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5â&#x20AC;?-2.5â&#x20AC;? , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gasket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compressors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma assorted jacks - grinders floor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safety equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with cameras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-apowers, jack stands, jacks ETC.
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PETS
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727. Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919 GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
604-537-4140
PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $500. Vet â&#x153;&#x201D;, 6 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health. 604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650 .
604-294-2331 www.directliquidation.ca
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toilets. No job too small! Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d/insured. 778-888-9184
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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
â&#x2013;˛ Joes External Cleaning Roof & Power Washing Gutter Cleaning & Window Washing * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded 21 yrs. exp. Joe 778-773-5730
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
Prompt Delivery, 2 Products at once. Call: 604-888-5311.
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FURNITURE
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MISC. FOR SALE
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STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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SPORTING GOODS
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FOR SALE BY OWNER AGASSIZ $272,000
(assessed value) Completely Reno’d 3 bdrm w/partial fin ste. Large lot, garage, deck & great view in all directions. Owner will take trade. (auto, trailer, etc. Call: (604) 5416391 or 671-7498
RENTALS 706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
CLOVERDALE BENBERG APTS. 17788 57 Ave. Senior building,1 & 2 bdrm suites avail now. Starting at $700 to $850/mo. 604-574-2078
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
736
HOMES FOR RENT
RENTALS 752
TRANSPORTATION
TOWNHOUSES
corner unit. 750 sqft + lg balcony, skylight, gas f/p. Open flr plan. W/D. Sec prkg. Stg locker. Pets ok. $975/mo.
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Call 604-788-9205 LANGLEY
RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX 2 & 3 Bdrm T/Homes Move-In Allowance!! Fridge, stove, dishwasher (in most), drapes. Outdoor pool. Some pets welcome. Resident Manager. Close to bus, shopping, schools and parks. #36 - 5210 - 203 Street, Langley
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BRIGHTON APARTMENTS
Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clse to all ament. Seniors Centre just around the corner. Rent incl heat, hotwater, & cable. Resident Managers on site. www.cycloneholdings.ca
LANGLEY CITY. 1 bdrm: $595/mo. Adult oriented building, 50yrs +. Clean, quiet, near all amenities. N/P. Call Ron 604-727-1373.
627
HOMES WANTED
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LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
Phone 604-530-1912
Rainbow & Majorca
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APARTMENT/CONDO 1/2 Month Free LANGLEY CITY Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,
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CHESTNUT PLACE
Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Criminal record check may be req’d.
Ph: 604-533-4061 LANGLEY
CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!! Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.
5374 - 203rd St, Langley
Call 604-533-9780
www.cycloneholdings.ca BROOKSWOOD lge pretty 2 storey 2 bdrm, gated, riverfront in 900 acre wildlife park, f/p, d/w, net/cable,w/d, prkg, n/s, single occ. only, pet ok. $1095 incl. utils. 778-574-5200 CLAYTON VILLAGE 188/67 Ave New 2 bdrm apt. mtn view, top flr. s/s. appls. workstation. 1 u/g prkg Avail now. $1200. 604-518-4815.
LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480
2007 MAZDA 6, station wagon, auto, p/w, p/l, A/C, fold down b. seats. 52km. $13,000 obo. 604-572-8717.
2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatchback, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570
WALNUT GROVE. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, corner lot, 2 gas f/p. N/s, sm pet. March 1 $1750 +util. 604-888-9016
SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM
BROOKSWOOD - LOOKING FOR roommate. N/S, N/P. No drinking, no drugs. Furnished, $525/mo incl utils. 604-340-7036.
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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604. LANGLEY Sm business warehouse + upstairs office. W/room + shower. Good lighting. $895. 604-834-3289
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS LANGLEY South. 2 Bdrm mobile, new floors, w/d, own priv yrd, $995. 604-514-0255 or 604-880-8658.
Engines - Gas........ $13995 Transmissions ......... $4995 Starters ..................... $1795 Alternators ............... $1795 Heater Motors ......... $1095 Heater Cores ............ $1095 Throttle Body Assys$2495 Elec. Distributors .. $2495
ALDERGROVE 1 bdrm. Avail. April 1. Incl. all utils. $675 mo. N/P N/S. Suits single person. (604)856-2732 Aldergrove 1 bdrm+sunroom could be 2nd bdrm leads to outside deck, lge open ktchn & liv rm, utils incl lam flr fncd bckyd, own drvwy, sh w/d, ste immac bright & clean. walk to downtown, 5 min to border, 8 min to frwy NS/NP $795. 604-607-1148 ALDERGROVE 2 bdrm. Absolutely N/S, N/P. $650/mo incl hydro. Call: 604-856-9312 or 604-825-7891
Now That’s a Deal!
BROOKSWOOD, 1/bdrm cozy new ground level. No stairs. Park like setting. SS appli., priv laundry, N/S, N/P. $850/mo incl util, satt, wifi. Avail March 1 or 15. (604)454-8918
792-1221
CLOVERDALE 1 bdrm bsmt suite, priv. entry. Own patio. $650/mo inc. utils. (604)576-5635
43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack
LANGLEY 2 bdrm bsmt ste W/D. N/S, N/P. $850/mo hydro incl Avail now. View wknd or for appt 7320197B St. 604-230-3156
1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238.
736
752
HOMES FOR RENT
200th / 72 Ave. area
Beautiful 2 yr old 3 bdrm - just bought this house for investment - for several pictures & detailed information - google mls listing # F1200849. $1800/mo.
Phone: 604-866-8822
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MOTORCYCLES
2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 firm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
810
2006 YAMAHA APEX 1000, 4stroke, MLX Mtn. 163” x 2¼” track, reverse, comes with service manual. 1024 mi. Cheapest Apex/4stroke in Canada! $5900 firm. Chilliwack (604)799-8533
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm. Call 604-538-4883
851
1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230
2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD
3-12H PP1
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SUITES, UPPER
S.LANGLEY. 3 bdrm 2 bath mobile. Gas f/p, 5 appl. $1250/mo. NS/NP. 604-539-1959 or 604-612-1960
The Scrapper
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca
ALDERGROVE 2 bdrm. suite, N/P N/S. $700 mo. incl. hydro. Avail. now. (604)857-0669
751
VEHICLES WANTED
MAR. 3-9, 2012
SUITES, LOWER
Langley: 72/202 2 bdr bsmt brand new. n/p, n/s. $900: Avl. now. 604825-9202 no calls Fri/Sat after 7pm
827
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Brookswood 1 bdrm ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, sep. entry, f/p. N/P. No parties, utils & wi/net $750 mo. April 1. 604-307-9421
Betsy - 604-533-6945
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
LANGLEY 196/48, 3 bdrm, huge deck & backyard, backs onto greenbelt & park. $1250 + 2/3 util. NS/NP Avail now. 604-576-7645 lve msg
604-530-0932
Call 604-533-0209
2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN show room condition, sporty, slick & great for the summer, auto, sunroof, only 47k, blk. leather, local.This can be yours for $11,930/ 604-328-1883
2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $22,500: 9000kms. (778) 895-7570
SUSSEX PLACE APT
Please call for details. On-site manager. Suites include fridge, stove, drapes & carpeted throughout. Hot water & parking included. Close to shopping & schools, on bus route. Seasonal swimming pool & tennis court. Some pets welcome.
2003 MINI COOPER 194,000kms, new tires, excellent condition. $7450. 604-882-0670
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX XR, auto, sunroof, p/dl, p/w, 104,600kms. No accid. $8995. 778-318-2929
Starting at $835.
LANGLEY
Large 1 Bdrm. Apts $200 Move-In Allowance
809
1st MONTH FREE
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 Acura 3.2TL Immac Only 126K all serv records New water pump timing belt $7200 obo. Call 538-7155
TRANSPORTATION
20051- 55 A Ave.
$675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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LANGLEY: 5530-208 St. Quiet clean spacious 2 bdrms, 4 appls, h/w, prkg incl. $875. Res. Manager. NS/NP. Available March 1st. Call 604-534-1114 between 9am - 8pm.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
2008 GRAND PRIX, 87K black 3.8 V6 4dr new Michelins + snows, Garage kept. $9900. 604-230-0993
Deluxe 2 bdrm suites avail. Large balconies, fireplace, insuite w/dryer. N/P. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200th & #1 Hwy).
LANGLEY 5224 204 St. 2 Bd 825sf Laundry in bldg, 2 prkg. N/S, N/P. Lease/Ref’s. $900. (604)943-0592
845
2001 FORD FOCUS wagon, auto, p/w cruise a/c AirCrd 151K $3200 obo. (604) 538-6701, 315-6102
The Village at Thunderbird Centre
LANGLEY 202/53A; 2 Bdrm apt h/c, $915/mo. Heat/hot water included, close to shopping. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-539-0217.
CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366
LANGLEY
.Encore 1 bdrm; 2 bdrm Rent Now $950 - $1225
818
TRANSPORTATION
1994 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, auto, 4 dr., Aircrd, 180 Km, loaded, new tires,$850 obo.604-496-3958
LANGLEY CONDO 1 bdrm+den, top flr.
ONE OWNER END unit, like new. Seconds from hwy, dbl garage, oak kitchen, crown mouldings. Part of 6 units, backs onto green space. Close to new shopping centre. $308,000. (604)504-0630
HOUSES FOR SALE
Thursday, March 1, 2012 A55
TRUCKS & VANS
1996 Chev Cheyenne 1/2 ton. Contico tool box, no aircare req’d. Lady driven $2500 obo. 604-625-8006 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3995 obo / 604.306.0144 2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8300 firm. Call: (604)538-9257 2004 Ford F150 XLT, 4 dr auto, fully loaded. 77,000 kms. Good cond. Local. $7700 obo. 778-881-1216. FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.
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TOWNHOUSES
SURREY TOWNHOUSES
“SIMRAN VILLAS” 2 & 3 bedrooms
$1100 - $1200/m
Quiet, Clean & Spacious 2.5 bath, patio, storage, d/w, w/d, f/p, N/S, N/P, 2-car garage, next to high school. Avail. Now!!
CLOVERDALE: 3 Bdrm up, lrg den, dbl garage. Avail. April 1st. $1675/mo. 604-576-5635
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• The Langley Times • Thursday, March 1, 2012
Kevin Jeannotte
Robert Heard
Joanne Lee
Wenda Russell
Rudy Storteboom
Maureen Rostas
Julia Petrova
Victoria Ponomarenko
10 Out Of 14 Isn't Bad
Duane Marcum
Leigh Turnbull
Monique Papineau
Hugh Message
Rosemary Papp
Interesting report out of The East last week. A news agency conducted a survey of the 14 Leading Economists in Canada (Do we actually have 14 Leading Economists in Canada?) on the real estate market in Canada. The consensus was that prices, across Canada will rise 0.1% in 2012 and 0.5% in 2013. I hope that they didn't pay money for that!! They could have read my article about reading tea leaves in an earlier issue of the Langley Times that would have told them that much for free. But the survey pressed on. They found that on a scale of 1 to 10, where "1" is a seriously undervalued market, "10" is a seriously overvalued Market and "5" is a properly valued market, the Canadian real estate market is a "7"; a somewhat overvalued market. The bad news is that, when Toronto and Vancouver is excluded, the Canadian real estate market is a "5". What that means is that Toronto and Vancouver are an overvalued real estate market. Even worse, these experts considered the Fraser Valley to be part of the Vancouver real estate market. In fact, the survey reported, Vancouver residential prices have fallen almost 3% so far this year. Going further, 10 of the 14 experts felt that the government was going to take 2 steps to cool the Canadian real estate market prior to the introduction of its upcoming budget scheduled for the end of March. I guess the other 4 Leading Economists just haven't been having enough private lunches with the powers-thatbe at the Finance Ministry and/or the Bank of Canada. When 10 of the Leading Economists in Canada predict something like this in detail you have to think that they have been given some strong indications about what's going to happen. The predictions are that the government will increase the minimum down payment requirement from 5% to 10% and reduce the maximum amortization period of a mortgage from 30 years down to 25 years. This is called fine-tuning. In years past the government would raise or lower the interest rates, through various means, to slow down or speed up the economy. The Bank of Canada Rate is currently about 1%, so that can't really go much lower, and the consensus was that higher interest rates would damage the economy too much. Hence the fine-tuning. So what does this mean to the home sellers and home buyers in the Fraser Valley. First of all, it becomes harder for a first time buyer to qualify for a mortgage. Their required down payment will double and their monthly mortgage payments will be higher. Some first-time home buyers will be cut out of the market. Condo builders, who rely on first time home buyers to buy their product will suffer slower sales which usually produces lower prices for their product and/or added value items, such as appliances, upgrades, etc., in order to stimulate sales and to move their inventory. Move-up homeowners shouldn't really have any problem with these changes nor will down-sizing homeowners. They will easily meet the new minimum down payment requirement and, if they require a mortgage at all, the increased payment will be fairly small for them when combined with the equity they have. But first time buyers are the drivers of our real estate market in Langley. They are the ones who allow the move-up sellers to move up. Move-up homeowners and down-sizing homeowners are going to find a smaller circle of buyers to buy their home and, with the increased competition, these sellers will have to have sharper pencils in order to sell their home and complete the moving process. First time home buyers have a decision to make: Do they move quickly to take advantage of the current rules or do they wait until the more restrictive rules come into effect and hope to take advantage of possible lower prices or added value items? A little advice from a mortgage professional might help here. Then again, maybe we might just need some more Leading Canadian Economists.
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Melinda Biddle
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