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SIGN HERE, PLEASE Langley’s Brett Lawrie signed autographs for fans last week, prior to the Toronto Blue Jays’ game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. For more photos and a interview with Lawrie as he marks one full year in the big leagues, see page 28. Gary AHUJA/ Langley Times
Suspicious box shuts down street MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
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A large box was found Friday morning with the words “Do Not Touch Highly Explosive” scribbled on the front. Police cordoned off 204 Street from Park Avenue to the Langley Lodge while they investigated.
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A large box with the words “Do Not Touch Highly Explosive” written on it shut down 204 Street, beside the IGA on Friday morning. The area was re-opened an hour later and no explosives were found, confirmed Langley RCMP spokesperson Const. Craig Van Herk. A call came in at around 8:20 a.m. about a suspicious box. Police arrived and were considering calling in the bomb squad. But once they saw that the box, which once held a Colorado XT pontoon boat, was empty, they worked on the idea that the writing was a hoax. “The concern with these kinds of calls is they tie up a significant amount of police resources,” said Van Herk.
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The forensic identification team arrived and lifted fingerprints from the box. The writing was done with a Sharpee type felt marker. Gordon Till, a worker at Langley Lodge, said a woman told him that she saw a lady drag the pontoon box out of the dumpster behind the Army & Navy around 6:30 a.m. She then dragged the box behind her bike, up the back alleyway and around the corner to 204 Street. She abandoned it a few metres away, leaving it lying against an electric box. Within a few hours, acting on information from witnesses, Langley RCMP were able to track down the young woman in question. She is known to them for mental health issues and had been struggling the past few days, said Van Herk. She is now in the psychiatric ward of Langley Memorial Hospital. Police won’t
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One-year-old struck by car Boy suffers minor injuries after being struck by car MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
A one-year-old boy is going to be OK after being struck by a vehicle in the 73A Avenue area of 197B Street last week (Aug. 1). The boy only suffered minor injuries and the driver, a 21-year-old woman from Coquitlam, has been handed two tickets for traffic violations. The accident took place around 7:30 p.m. when the one-year-old’s grandparent was pushing the boy in a plastic push car. The driver was making a left onto 197B and took the turn too tight, striking the toy car. The force of the hit caused the baby to fall out of the wagontype toy. Witnesses to the crash said the boy was awake and crying before being transported to hospital. The driver remained on scene and has been issued a ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian and not staying in her lane on a left turn. Speed and alcohol are not factors, said police. The boy was taken to Surrey Memorial Hospital via ambulance and held overnight for observation. “It was purely precautionary to hold him overnight. His injuries were minor,” said Langley RCMP spokesperson Const. Craig van Herk.
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A one-year-old boy was struck by a car at 73A Avenue and 197B Street last week (Aug. 1). He is in hospital with minor injuries. The driver was given two tickets for traffic violations.
Drunken horseman a first for police Intoxicated Langley man charges at other riders, flees from police on horseback MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
It’s not every day Langley RCMP have to go see a man about a horse, but such was the case on Saturday, July 29 when calls came pouring in to police about an intoxicated, belligerent rider in Campbell Valley Park. “The first call we received was actually from park employees but several citizens and riders had encountered him and said he was obviously intoxicated,” said Langley RCMP spokesperson Const. Craig Van Herk.
This took place before noon, he said. People had noticed the suspect, a 48-year-old Langley man, was riding a horse that had a limp. When the injury was pointed out to the drunken horseman, he didn’t take being told what to do very well, said Van Herk. “There are allegations he charged at other riders and walkers,” said Van Herk. Park employees were unable to get the man down from his horse or out of the park. Police arrived at a portion of the the trail at 12 Avenue and 208 Street and were flagged down by several
people who had encountered the rider. Police followed leads from citizens as to the whereabouts of the rider. “It took a bit to find him,” said Van Herk. Three officers found him and tried to get him to dismount, but he took off. “We believe citizens on the trail managed to talk to him while police officers caught up. I don’t know how they convinced him to dismount,” he said. “He was very intoxicated.” The man was held in cells to sober up and handed a $100 fine for being drunk and disorderly. There is no criminal code offense for riding on a horse while drunk. “A horse is not a vehicle so we have no criminal charge against it,”
said Van Herk. The Abbostford SPCA was called in to take the horse, which had been borrowed from a friend. It’s not known if the limp resulted from the drunken ride or if the horse had it before. Police also found alcohol stored in the saddlebags. “I’ve been a police officer for 14 years and we’ve seen a lot of people drunk before noon, but to get a drunk man off a horse, we don’t get a lot of calls about that,” said Van Herk. There was a definite inherent risk for the officers who tried to get the belligerent man off the horse, he said. The animal was returned to its owner.
Police seize cash, drugs in parking lot bust Acting on an anonymous tip about marijuana being transported from B.C. to Ontario, Langley RCMP Drug Section have arrested two men, seized 17.5 pounds of pot, $123,590 cash and a 2005 Volvo semi truck on Wednesday (Aug. 1). Around 3:30 p.m., drug section officers witnessed a 41-year-old Coquitlam man hand over a large black garbage bag to a 50-year-old Ontario man in a hotel parking lot in Langley. Police arrested the Ontario man and seized 17.5 pounds of packaged marijuana bud which was found in the black garbage bag, said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Craig Van Herk. Police also seized $121,590 in Canadian cash inside the man’s semi-truck. The semi-truck, a 2005 Volvo, with an approximate value of $20,000, was also seized as offence related property. The Coquitlam man was arrested later in Coquitlam. He was found with $2,000 cash which was also seized. The Coquitlam man who was arrested holds a valid Health Canada licence to possess and produce marijuana. “Health Canada will only revoke the licence if the man is found guilty of a designated substance offence. A process which may take several years,” said Van Herk. Both men have been released from custody and will appear in court at a later date. Police will be recommending charges of trafficking and possession.
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Housing to be included in planned NATASHA JONES Times Reporter
To avoid legal action by Metro Vancouver Regional District, Township council has voted to consider including the controversial Wall farm housing development in the rezoning and Rural Plan amendment bylaws aimed at creating university district around Trinity Western, a private Christian school. At a special council meeting on Aug. 1, council agreed to link the two entities in a single bylaw that will go to a public hearing. Earlier this year, Metro Van said that the bylaws for the university district did not conform to the Regional Growth Strategy, nor did they comply with Langley’s own regional context statement. Council was forced to rescind the TWU
bylaws; a bylaw to rezone the Wall property at 22415 72 Ave., for 67 houses and 18 coach houses was subsequently stalled at third reading. On March 15, Metro Vancouver said it would file a quashing motion pertaining to the OCP amendment and rezoning bylaws for the university district lands. The bylaws were filed jointly by Trinity and the Township. Metro also revealed that it had asked chairman Derek Corrigan to set up a task force that would instruct Metro’s legal team to probe the proceedings of the Township’s amendments of the Official Community Plan. Township administrator Mark Bakken told council that a decision had to be made so that
university district and Wall housing development. Several councillors were caught unawares until Wednesday’s meeting that in that council package, the boundary of the university district had been significantly broadened, stretching to 216 Street and Highway 1, to the west and within a few hundred metres of the Highway 1/232 Street interchange to the east. That land covers 444 acres, 160 of which are still in private hands. By contrast, the UBC district covers 1,005 acres. Most of the land within the new boundary, Bakken said, “is either owned or has the ability to be controlled by the Township,Trinity, or the government.” The university
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Township officials could continue negotiating with Metro Van. At issue, Bakken explained to council, is who has authority to rule on land-use decisions. “The Township takes the position that Township council makes the decision,” Bakken said. Metro says no, it’s their decision to make, he added. Staff at both levels are due to meet on Aug. 9, and the resolution to amend the Trinity plan to include the
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The only link is district, as delineated that the Wall property in the latest maps, proposes to include extends beyond the special study previously housing for faculty, he added. approved by Metro “It doesn’t feel right Vancouver. to me,” Councillor Opponents say that David Davis said. while the university “Wall seems to be district encompasses piggybacking on many school-related Trinity’s issues. In uses, including housing what way is it tied to for students and the university district? faculty, there will be Legally, morally, or just substantial pressure to a handshake?” develop beyond the He called the Wall urban containment land housing plan “spot boundary. Much of the property zoning.” Davis, whose family is in the ALR. has farmed in the “I am very area for more than a concerned about century, voted ‘packaging’ the in favour of Wall (a private the university developer) district earlier proposal with this year. the University “I’m District (an wondering educational if I made a institution) mistake,” he proposal on said. any level,” Davis Councillor was also Kim Richter David concerned said. Davis that council “Doing so was discussing could very the issue during the well torpedo both summer break, when applications with many residents are on Metro Vancouver,” she holiday. warned. Councillor Charlie There is absolutely Fox was in favour, and no good reason for the warned that Metro’s Wall proposal to be involvement was a “piggybacked” on the bellwether issue. TWU proposal, she “This is really the tip said, adding that “in of the iceberg,” he said, the bigger and longer predicting that Metro term picture, it is far will intervene in land more important for the use decisions of other Township to have a municipalities. university district than “They have just it is for the Township chosen to take Langley to have a private on first.” housing development Davis, Richter and in the middle of Councillor Michelle agricultural land just Sparrow voted against south of the university the motion, and district.” She said that the Wall all asked why the university district and proposal should stand on its own merit, rather the Wall proposal were being linked. than sliding through “It was part of the on the back of a muchuniversity district all needed vision of a along,” Councillor Grant world-class university Ward offered. district. “It was our decision.” “The optics of doing Not so, Richter said so are dangerous and open to great criticism,” later, noting that it wasn’t until the July Richter said. 23 meeting that the “I find it very university district and distasteful that a the Wall proposal were private developer is bundled. getting his land into “A university district the university district,” is visionary, but to she said. have it bundled with Bakken said that the a private developer’s Wall proposal “stands housing development independent of the is wrong. university district” and “That is the issue there was no assurance and it has complicated that Metro Vancouver matters needlessly,” she would approve the said. process if it was removed.
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very two years, once the Olympic torch is lit and the confetti from the opening ceremonies has been swept up, we begin to learn a little something about the human spirit. And about human nature. We’re blown away by what athletes can and do accomplish, often in the face of overwhelming odds. National heroes are born every day for two weeks — even if the lifespan of that public ardour is painfully short. Eventually, however, that impressive drive to give as much as it takes to win, clashes with a ‘win at any cost’ mentality. We’ve already seen it in London, as four teams of badminton players did their best to throw their respective matches in an effort to draw easier partners in the next round. Never mind that they were on a world stage, where excellence and effort are the whole point of the exercise. Never mind the thousands of people in the stands who had paid good money for their own Olympic experience — to watch elite athletes battle it out for a chance at athletic glory. No, once they’d been (rightfully) given the boot, the excuses started. One player even announced she would be quitting the sport in protest. Some commenters have defended it as an acceptable strategy. What it was, in fact, was a disgraceful display of disrespect for their sport, the fans and the Olympics themselves. Happily, though, it was but a small blight on what has otherwise so far been a fantastic show. We’ve watched in awe as cyclist Clara Hughes — a multi-medal winner in both the Summer and Winter Games — rode to fifth spot in the time trials, only to learn afterward she’d broken her back in a fall two months earlier. Diver Alexandre Despatie returned to the board to earn a bronze in men’s synchronized diving — performing the same dive he’d been doing earlier this summer when he split his scalp. That takes guts. Even the equestrians, like Langley’s own Hawley Bennett-Awad, risk life and limb on some of the most hair-raising courses out there to bring home a bit of hardware. Those are just the Canadian examples — and only the ones we’ve witnessed so far. With some of the nation’s best medal hopes yet to compete, it can only get better. Forget the Real Housewives of wherever. Never mind the pickers and the hoarders. This is reality television at its best.
f the natural-gas leak at Grandview Corners last week taught us nothing else, it showed us just how much pressure the contents of underground pipes – perilously close to offices, stores and habitations – are under. As fumes shot into the air, there was little to see except a slight cloudy haze. But the noise was something else – a continuous roar like the sound of an aircraft’s jet engines warming up. Downwind, the familiar gas smell was well-nigh unbearable. And hundreds of cubic metres of the potentially explosive substance were being expelled – violently – into the atmosphere every minute in the immediate vicinity of the ruptured pipe, at 160 Street and 24 Avenue. For those close to the scene it didn’t take much imagination to picture the rapidly escaping gas blowing up with a force that would have shattered windows and overturned vehicles. What takes a little more for witnesses to get their heads around is why it took Fortis close to three hours to shut the gas off after the leak was reported. An unimaginable amount of gas must have spewed into the atmosphere by then. And no one has downplayed the potential for disaster had a stray spark ignited it. While Surrey fire and RCMP units can’t be faulted for their prompt reaction and decision-making, one wonders what would have happened if the gas had ignited before the leak was contained. And how did the gas pipe get broken in the first place? The City of Surrey crew working on capping off a water main at the corner have been adamant that they were following procedures, and had called ahead for the location of gas lines before using a backhoe to scrape away paving. Yet the backhoe still managed to rupture the pipe. While we can accept that accidents can happen, it’s scarcely a comforting thought in a potentially disastrous situation like this. In the interests of future safety, investigation of the incident cannot let it go at that. Given the hazards involved, it is incumbent on those involved to find out what went wrong, and just what can be done to prevent a similar, and possibly much worse, scenario from occurring. — Peace Arch News
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Parent’s New Fort Langley development appeal is not likely to be a strip mall selfish Editor: Brent Parent is only thinking of himself. He has no moral right to ask for a shorter time in jail than the five and a half years he must serve for causing the death of Silas O’Brian. Parent’s lawyer told him that the public would not stand for him to get less than five and a half years in jail. Now, he does not want to be banned from driving for 12 years after he is out of jail. His lawyer says it will make it hard for Parent to find work if he can’t drive to the work place that may hire him. What do Silas and his family get after Parent is out of jail and finished with his 12 years of being banned from driving? Nothing. Silas O’Brian will never drive to the job he was cheated out of having because of Parent’s selfish acts. Paula Bowman Aldergrove
Editor: There have been several letters recently regarding the proposed new building at the corner of Glover Road and Mavis Avenue. I do not believe this is a money grab,or an attempt to turn Fort Langley into a strip mall or downtown Vancouver type of neighbourhood. If the developer’s only motive was money, and he had no interest in a real vision of the future of Fort Langley, he could have invested his money in any number of Metro Vancouver areas and already had a plain commercial building already under construction without any hassle and perhaps a more profitable situation. The historical context and heritage of Fort Langley is often mentioned. Is not commerce a huge part of the history? Was Fort Langley not founded on trade, fishing and forestry? With those industries gone, is the village to cease being a viable place for small businesses to start and grow, and instead become Barkerville or the Burnaby Village Museum? The height guidelines, as I understand them, came about in the early 1990s. A part of any community’s future, growth and vision must include revisiting past plans and amending them to suit the changes that occur (businesses closing or burning down). Everyone wants to have less parking
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Letter writer Jamie Clark believes the new Coulter Berry building will be a nice addition to the Fort Langley streetscape. I took a couple of walks up and down Glover Road this week looking at the buildings. The two, three-storey buildings on Glover are among the nicest. A couple of the smaller buildings are plain eyesores. You cannot overshadow a two-storey building with a three-storey building, and the site is nowhere near close enough to the community hall to have any effect on it. Jamie Clark Langley
on the streets and no developer is going to build a two-storey building with a parkade under it, because it is not feasible. To make the leap — that because this proposal has come forward the developer has plans to build threestorey buildings all down Glover Road, or that those (like me) who think it is a nice design and would be good for that corner, wish to see major corporate retailers in Fort Langley — is at least a little over the top, if not obtuse.
Councillor’s comment raised a red flag Editor: On July 23 I attended the 4 p.m. council meeting, eager to see the architects’ preliminary ideas for the Aldergrove pool/ recreation centre we so need in eastern Langley. A remark made by Councillor Steve Ferguson set off an alarm for me, because as well as being a keen supporter of the facilities, I am also a strong opponent of the sale of the Glen Valley forested properties. A red flag was raised because years ago, in a similar fashion, when the Walnut Grove complex was proposed, the council of the day triggered a “divide and conquer” campaign because of the The
also proposed and long planned for theatre arts complex. Things became very bitter, even on personal levels, with accusations that the supporters Steve of the theatre Ferguson were “elitist” for valuing the arts in Langley. It was very difficult to fight. Councillor Ferguson said: “We want to get as much input as
possible — positive input. “I guess we’d accept negative input from people who say we shouldn’t build a pool — or maybe who say Aldergrove doesn’t deserve a pool, or maybe we shouldn’t raise funds to build.” Since the most public fundraising method mentioned to date is selling the Glen Valley lands, that are close to the Fraser River and marked as priority one environmentally sensitive, I can only assume this is a poke at the people from all over Langley and beyond who oppose the sale — part of which would be used to buy the school site. If this is so, the “poking” needs to
be nipped in the bud right now. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t totally support building facilities in Aldergrove. If this was not Councillor Ferguson’s intent, I apologize fully, freely and publicly now, but such careless use of rather inflammatory innuendos at a public council meeting needs to be addressed by Mayor Froese with council members. I have seen where such innocent-seeming comments can lead in fostering a distasteful attitude of “them and us” and cannot let it go by without comment. Hilary Ruffini Langley
Arts festival a fine tribute to local talent Editor: Congratulations to the Fort Langley “Celebration of the Arts” for perpetuating the love of art and music in Fort Langley. As director of the Fort Festival for over 25 years I heartily endorse the continuation of all events that bring art and music to the entire community. Thanks to maestro Ian Hampton and the Langley Community Music School we have enjoyed such renowned artists as Judith Forst, The Purcell Quartet, The Goh Ballet, The Vancouver Wind Trio and many other wonderful performers, too numerous to mention but never forgotten. The Fort Festival and the Celebration of the Arts are tributes to the excellent artists and musicians we have in our community. We are so fortunate to have our great hall, the fort and other beautiful venues which add greatly to our enjoyment of the events. So our thanks also goes to the Fort Langley Community Improvement Society, the Township and all our sponsors for their part in providing these contributions to our cultural environment. Bays Blackhall Fort Langley
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a tenfold increase but neither is B.C.’s he B.C. Liberal to 25 tankers a Iron Snowbird, as government is taking its month proposed new hard-line approach to Preston Manning to sail under the dubbed Clark this federal environmental hearings Lions Gate bridge, a spring. on the Enbridge Northern BC Views heavy oil spill from All this political Gateway pipeline proposal in TOM FLETCHER Second Narrows to theatre doesn’t September. Stanley Park would amount to much. Environment Minister be catastrophic to I’ll stand by my Terry Lake has filed the B.C. Vancouver’s environment and January prediction that the government’s notice to crosseconomy. Tankers have made Enbridge proposal is unlikely examine Enbridge, one of that trip safely nearly 100 years, to proceed, mainly due to the the world’s biggest pipeline but the congested modern tangled state of aboriginal operators. shipping lane offers more threat claims. Wealthy U.S. foundations Lake outlined the “tough of collision, and clearing Burrard that view the B.C. North questions” B.C. representatives Inlet for near-daily tanker Coast as their 500-year ecowill ask about spill response transits would disrupt the rest experiment will be happy to capacity on land and sea, of B.C.’s shipping trade. help fund a decade of legal tanker escort tugboats, pipe An Angus Reid poll last challenges, while continuing wall thickness, and Enbridge’s week showed as many as half the media-spinning and protest sluggish response to a pipeline of respondents remain opensupport they are doing now. rupture in Michigan. minded about the costs and Even if some way can be That’s all fine, and to be benefits of new oil pipelines found to levy a B.C. tax on expected after Premier across B.C. Unlike B.C. revenues from the Northern Christy Clark’s high-profile politicians, they seem interested Gateway pipeline, it’s no confrontation with Alberta in learning more before making solution. For one thing, it would Premier Alison Redford going up their minds. confer an advantage to the into the recent premiers’ Dix and the NDP ran to Trans-Mountain pipeline that meeting in Halifax. the front of the anti-pipeline has been shipping Alberta oil to Clark’s demands for “worldparade early, as they did with Burnaby and the U.S. for more leading” safety and spill the carbon tax and other issues. than 60 years. response, as well as meeting Clark began the Northern The competing expansion the constitutional obligation Gateway discussion with a proposal by Trans-Mountain’s to consult and accommodate principled position to wait current owner, Kinder Morgan, aboriginal groups along the for the result of the federal shows the inconsistency of route, are mostly a statement review, but that’s apparently out opposition to pipelines. Does of the obvious. Her call for a anyone really believe that a new the window with an election “fair share” of proceeds from looming. pipeline built to the highest exported oil to reflect B.C.’s Tom Fletcher is legislative standards ever would be too risk has been assaulted from all reporter and columnist for dangerous, while a 60-year-old sides. Black Press and BCLocalnews. pipeline is acceptable? Pipeline opponents seized on com. Protesters have an easy Clark’s suggestion that a major tfletcher@blackpress.ca. target in Kinder Morgan. With oil spill might be tolerable if there was enough money in it for B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix picked up the theme as he conducted his own belated tour of the proposed route to reiterate his opposition. significantly improve your You may have heard reports that There had been earlier health. 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Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing fees, and PPSA of $79 are excluded. “Don’t Pay for 90 days” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2011 and 2012 models on approved credit (OAC) (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona/Borrego excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. ECO-Credit for 2012 Optima HYBRID is $1,000 and is applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Kia Optima HYBRID. Available at participating dealers. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. ¥Competitive Bonus offer available on the purchase or lease of new 2012 Optima LX MT (OP541C) excluding hybrid/ 2012 Sedona LX (SD751C) models at a value of $500/ $500 for owners of any competitive vehicle of Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6/ Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna or Dodge caravan with proof of ownership and will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. See dealer for eligibility of competitive vehicles and full program details. Certain restrictions apply. Offer is transferrable within same household (must provide proof of address). Limit of one Competitive Bonus per customer or household. Offer not combinable with any other loyalty/competitive offers. Offer ends August 31, 2012. Offer ends August 31, 2012. Cash purchase credit and Loan credit available on select models and varies by model and trim. Credits are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. 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The Foundation doesn’t think so. Thanks to the support from all sectors, including our community partners, volunteers, sponsors, donors, school district staff, parents and board of directors, the Foundation has been able to help by providing hundreds of new programs designed to KEEP KIDS IN SCHOOL.
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There are students who go through their educational careers without a hitch. The programs seem designed to cater to their brains, lifestyle and outside support. They are the lucky ones. But, what about the kids who stray from the norm for whatever reason? Are they not entitled to the benefits of their education? What if they just need a computer to help them learn? Maybe they are coming to school hungry, day after day. Perhaps their brains are wired a little differently. Maybe they are gifted or talented in unconventional ways. Does this mean that they should suffer throughout their lives, locked out of mainstream society?
7th Annual Golf Tournament One of the ways the Foundation helps kids is to hold annual events, including the upcoming fundraising golf tournament. Held at Redwoods Golf Course, the very popular event features 18 holes of golf, a tailgate party prior teeoff, snacks and events on the course, great prizes, a steak & salmon BBQ, and a live and silent auction. To participate as a sponsor, to donate a silent auction prize or to enter a foursome, please contact Susan Cairns at 604-532-1464. Email: scairns@sd35.bc.ca.
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n behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I express our gratitude to the members who completed the annual survey. This document will form a base for the discussions at the Board Planning Session to be held September 11th. The survey results indicate the priorities for the majority of our members are networking opportunities, business information & resources, and advocacy. The survey also indicates that transportation, crime, economic development and taxation are the top issues affecting business success. We would appreciate hearing from you with regards to any other issues you would like the Board to address – please contact the Chamber Office or send a quick email. In June we appreciated the opportunity to meet with MP Mark Warawa and Canada Border Service Agency Senior Representatives to discuss our ongoing concerns about the replacement of the facilities at the Aldergrove Border Crossing and continued commercial processing. We were able to stress the importance of this port to the movement
of goods, services and people in this growing region, and they have agreed to meet again in September to provide an update on their efforts in this regard. During this term we will also continue our efforts toward a Fraser Valley Mobile Business License and Return of the Business Vote. Next month, Vice-President Brian Dougherty, Executive Director Lynn and I will attend the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in Hamilton, Ontario. At the Policy Sessions we will introduce our resolutions concerning flood and navigation maintenance of the Fraser River. If we are successful at gaining the support of the delegates representing communities across Canada that the Fraser is an important national transportation route to the Port, the recommendations will form part of the national Chamber’s Advocacy Platform with the federal government. On behalf of the 2012/13 Board of Directors, I urge the membership to provide us with your feedback and comment – that is the only way to ensure that we are addressing the needs of our members. Please make an effort to stop by the Chamber Office, introduce yourself and your business to our staff and view the resources available at our business centre. ~ Angie Quaale, President
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of death and remains one of the leading causes of fatal collisions. We want you to enjoy your summer, while keeping in mind: • Designated driving is a shared responsibility; take your turn to help get your friends home safely. • Plan your safe ride home before you start drinking. Make the smart choice: choose a designated driver before going out. • Get home safely by calling a taxi, taking transit, using a shuttle service, or calling a sober friend. To learn more please visit: http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/safety-campaigns.
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President: Denni Bonetti, Bonetti Meats (2010) Ltd. 1st Vice-President, Angie Quaale, Well Seasoned Gourmet Foods Inc. 2nd Vice-President, Jeremy East, BDO Canada LLP Secretary-Treasurer, Kristine Simpson, KPMG Past President, Milt Kruger, OfficeCore Business Solutions
COMMUNITY DIRECTORS
LANGLEY CITY: Jamie Moi, Dominion Lending Centres – West Coast Mortgages, NORTH LANGLEY: Vivian Barber, Facet Advisors Inc. SOUTH LANGLEY: Danielle Nielsen, Aldergrove Credit Union ALDERGROVE: Michelle Chandra, Sutton Group – West Coast Realty
DIRECTORS AT LARGE Brian Dougherty, Horizon Landscape Contractors Linda Harkinson, Greystone Promotional Products Scott T. Johnston, Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP Sharon Newbery, Rheanew Business Solutions Inc. Mary Reeves, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service Ltd.
Jaclyn Van Den Berg, Events and Communications Coordinator Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. #1 - 5761 Glover Road, Langley V3A 8M8 | 604-530-6656 | Fax: 604-530-7066 Email: events@langleychamber.com | www.langleychamber.com Check out the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/langleychamber
GREATER LANGLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1-5761 Glover Road, Langley V3A 8M8 • www.langleychamber.com
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CITY AND TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
COMBINING EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO DRIVE BUSINESS SUCCESS By Guy Steeves
Regional Development Director, Canada-West for Constant Contact If you’re like most small business owners in British Columbia, you likely rely on email as a primary marketing tool to connect with your customers. If so, I bet this scenario probably sounds familiar -- you come up with a few nifty ideas, flesh them out, and then launch your email campaign. You patiently wait for responses, track the results, and then gear up for your next campaign. And why not? This approach has proven effective time and again. Along with being a low cost and efficient way to directly reach your audience, email lets you see who’s opened your message, who’s forwarded it, and who no longer wants to be on your mailing list. With the rise in social media, more businesses are turning to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and daily deals to reach a wider audience. Now with so many ways to connect with existing customers and identify new ones, it can be maddening trying to keep track of which social media tool is hot this week, how to effectively use it, and whether it’s a better alternative to what you’re already doing. This is why you’re seeing so many business owners scratching their heads trying to figure out where they should be investing their time. Is it email? Is social media a better alternative? Who has time to run an effective email and Facebook campaign? Believe it or not, you can actually do all of these things and it doesn’t require any more time or any additional resources.
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Here are three tips how you can get started: 1. Don’t separate email and social media efforts: There are two simple ways to bring these marketing vehicles together. First, you can easily add “Share� buttons so readers can forward your message to various social media forums like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with a simple click. Second, as you’re sketching out what to put in your next email newsletter, think about how you can repurpose that content into a Facebook status message or survey as well as an up-to 140 character tweet that leads followers back to you. 2. Enlist existing customers to spread the word: Share your expertise to build a following and include a great offer that builds on that knowledge. For example, a CGA may share tax tips and offer a deal to existing customers who refer new clients. 3. Amplify your message: Since you want to reach as many people as possible while your campaign is fresh, cover all your bases by sharing your message where the majority of your key audience is hanging out online. You can automate your messages so they simultaneously appear in Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook without having to go to each forum. It’s not an either/or choice when it comes to email and social media marketing. When you combine them, you’re likely to reach a greater number of interested parties without having to spend any more time than you already do.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Conference Centre 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Who should exhibit? • Fraser Valley Businesses small to large • Companies with business to business sales • Tourism organizations and travel agents • Not-for-profit organizations
Why should you exhibit? Business owners, purchasing agents and decision makers from all participating communities attending!
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The Langley Seniors Centre will be whisked away to a land of mystery, drama and comedy later this month when two plays being featured at the BC Seniors’ Games will be showcased. On Aug. 15, Langley’s Centre Stage Players and Port Coquitlam’s Autumn Thespians will present their one-act plays in a special showing, followed by a dinner and second showing of the Centre Stage play the following night on Aug. 16. Centre Stage will begin the evening on Aug. 15 with Love, Lies and In-Betweens. Written by Langley playwright Ron May, the show features many familiar local actors, including Dave Williams, Bev Pride, Beebe Fleming, Dan Tribe and Diane Gendron.
The play, which follows the life of a homeless man who is taken in by his sister, is filled with “quirky characters,” and “surprising twists and turns,” said Diane Gendron, production manager and actress for the character Clara. The Autumn Thespians will close the night with an original play, Oh Please, written by Phyllis Mohr. At the second event on Aug 16, audiences will be offered a new and unique experience as the hall at the Langley Seniors’ Centre is transformed into a dinner theatre venue. A four-course dinner, prepared and served by Langley Seniors’ Centre staff will be followed by a showing of Love, Lies and In-Betweens. For the actors involved (all ages 55 and up), the performances are a fun way to express their creative outlets, Gendron said.
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icture 10 acres of gorgeous South Langley countryside, complete with rustic barns, grazing horses, a quaint rowboat nestled in a pond and a large turtle occasionally poking up its head at the waterline. In the eyes of artist Susan Falk, this is the ideal place for inspiration, and one that she wants to share with others. Falk’s picturesque country home at 2208 232 St., will once again serve as host to the annual Art Farm fundraiser on Aug. 12 for the Fort Gallery, a non-profit artists’ collective. Dozens of artists will gather for five hands-on workshops exploring different creative techniques. It is as much a day of artistic discovery as it is a fundraiser for the gallery cooperative, Falk said. “What’s wonderful about it for me, even to host it, is the energy,” she said. “People are so enthusiastic because we are all there for the common good, to learn and to share. “Every year I always learn something new or share ideas with others.” The morning workshops are open to artists of all levels, whether they are seasoned professionals or just starting out. New this year are classes from Kathleen Menges and Shari Pratt. Menges will demonstrate how to paint with pigmented molten bees wax, using heat guns, propane torches and irons. Techniques include scraping, insizing, transfers, building texture and glazing. Pratt will share her secrets to using mixed media and collage, image transfers and altered images and printing without a press. As in years before, Falk will return with a lesson in plein air landscape paintings using oil paints, focusing on mixing colours and taking advantage of the richness of oil paint. Dorthe Eisenhardt will give tips on acrylic non-objective abstract painting and Kristin Krimmel will demonstrate rural landscapes using pastel or watercolour. The afternoon will then be wrapped up with an open life drawing session with a live model. All of the artists conducting workshops are donating their time to help raise money for the
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space. Admission is also free this year, giving visitors the freedom to stroll through the Market (both indoors and outdoors) throughout the day. “The summer market will feature many new products, including men’s apparel, swim wear, upcycled leather bags, modern ceramics, and more prepared foods,� said Sarah Barrett, organizer of the event. “Shoppers often comment on how impressed they are with the quality of the artisans at the market and how happy they are that there is an event of this caliber in the Fraser Valley,� she said. Browse through unique home accessories from Phaulet, Local Grain and Golem Designs. Try on hand crafted jewelry by Black Drop
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THURSDAY • Sharing and Caring Social at the Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre will run every second week through June, July and August. Next one is Aug. 9. • 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. Coffee and sweets provided. For more information email: Al ajmunnik@shaw.ca or Don dondee@shaw.ca.
FRIDAY • Cinema Under the Stars Free outdoor movie at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Aug. 10 at dusk. Bring the family and take in a free flick on a three-storey-high screen inside Fort Langley National Historic Site. Movie starts at dusk. Sponsored by Prospera and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley.
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SATURDAY • Brandon Picnic Come all Brandonites and celebrate the last Brandon picnic get together. Aug 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Park at the gazebo on the right side of the Al Anderson Pool. Look for the balloons. Bring own lunch or enjoy hotdogs, coffee, tea and pop. More info call Linda@604.533.8430
SUNDAY • Urban Safari Rescue Society and Cinemazoo open house, fundraiser and 25th anniversary from Aug 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the zoo facilities (1395 176 St.)
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ONGOING • Music Access Society is a newly-formed initiative which recognizes that limitations in the arts education combined with the high cost of living leaves restricted-income families without the ability to afford music lessons for their children. Seats are currently available. September’s group lessons will be class piano at City of Langley’s Al Anderson Pool and group guitar at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church. Private lessons will be offered in music schools closest to the students’ homes. Musical instruments are supplied by local donors. Call 604-259-8462 or email info@musicaccesssociety.com. • Volunteers are needed for the Langley Meals on Wheels Service Society’s latest Food and Friends program. The new Langley City location will be at Careli Grill (20535 Douglas Crescent) on the first and third Friday of every month. This is a great opportunity for retirees or moms who are looking to volunteer. It is a four-hour commitment twice a month. Anyone interested can call 604533-1679 or email carol@langleymealsonwheels. com.
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Clockwise from left: Brett Lawrie connects with a pitch during a game earlier this season at the Rogers Centre; Lawrie signs the back of a jersey for a young Toronto Blue Jays fan at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 1; and Lawrie took a few minutes to chat with his parents Cheryl and Russ prior to the gamethis season at the Rogers Centre.
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rett Lawrie stood just outside the visitor’s dugout alongside the third-base line. It was a little less than two hours before game time at Seattle’s Safeco Field last week (Aug. 1). Lawrie had finished taking his cuts during batting practice, launching several bombs over the fence, including one that reached the upper deck and elicited oohs and aahs from the Toronto Blue Jays fans who swarmed the section behind the dugout. Family, friends and fans all clamored for Lawrie’s attention. Taking in the scene, he admitted it was all a little surreal. “This is a lot of fun for me; this is my first taste of it,” Lawrie said. Sunday (Aug. 5) marked the oneyear anniversary of Lawrie’s Major League Baseball debut. Last summer,Toronto called up the talented young ball player from Triple AAA Las Vegas after he demonstrated that he was ready for his MLB debut. Just 22-years-old, he is one of the youngest members of the Blue Jays. But he is showing that he belongs. In his abbreviated 2011 season — which was cut short by injury — Lawrie hit .293 with nine home runs and 25 RBIs in 43 games. This season, through 99 games, Lawrie is hitting .283 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs.
He leads the team with 112 hits and 32 multi-hit games and is tied for the lead with 20 doubles. His offensive numbers rank him among the top for his position in the American League. Like he has all his life, Lawrie was not tentative when he earned his call-up last August. In Lawrie’s first big league at-bat, he drilled an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles. In his third game, he belted his first career home run. And in his fifth game — and just his second appearance in front of the home crowd at Toronto’s Rogers Centre — Lawrie hit a grand slam. Last August, Lawrie also made the trip to Seattle to face the Mariners, but at that point had less than 10 games experience as a big league ball player. “It is different because last year was my first real kick at things,” he said on the field at Safeco, prior to the Blue Jays’ 5-3 defeat. Lawrie went hitless in the first and last games of the series, but was 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of RBIs in the middle game of the set. Having what amounts to nearly a full season — he entered the weekend series in Oakland with 142 career games under his belt — has allowed Lawrie to figure things out. “You get a flow of things and now I can just go out and play,
which is what it is all about,” he said. “Now it is about getting out there and helping my teammates out as best as I can.” As long as Lawrie can remember, being a professional baseball player has been his dream. And he showed the talent, right from a young age, winning MVP awards as a member of the Canadian junior national baseball team, and representing Canada at the Beijing Olympic Games. Lawrie was just weeks removed from graduating high school at Brookswood Secondary and having played for the Langley Blaze Premier Baseball League program, and now he was representing Canada alongside players 10 years his senior.The average age on the team was 26 with his eldest teammate being 41. Earlier that summer, Lawrie made history, becoming the highest Canadian positional player (non-pitcher) selected when the Milwaukee Brewers selected him 16th overall pick in the first round. Lawrie eschewed a scholarship offer from Arizona State to turn professional. After three years in the Brewers organization, he was traded to Toronto in December 2010. And after 73 games with the Jays’ minor league affiliate — where he hit .347 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs — he received his shot at the big league level.
“I have always been relatively confident in myself that I was going to get here,” Lawrie said. “Getting here is one thing, but making sure I stay is another.The work doesn’t stop when you get here, you always have to work.” The key is to prepare for the long grind of a grueling season. “It is not a sprint, it is a marathon, so you have to pace yourself a little bit.” A typical day begins by catching a bus to the ball park at 2 p.m. and preparing for the night’s game. There is massages and the hot tub to help deal with any nicks or aches and pains. At 5 p.m. the players hit the field for stretching and batting practice. “It is all about getting ready for
seven o’clock and that first pitch,” he said. The life can be tough — he only returns to Langley once an offseason — but said the fact he left home at age 18 has helped him. “Doing it at an early age has helped me,” he said. “I realized this is my career path, what I chose to do. “It comes along with the package.” It is also a special feeling, playing for the only Canadian team in MLB. “It is a privilege. I got to play for Team Canada growing up and now I get a chance to do it everyday,” Lawrie said. “I get to hear my national anthem every day, which not a lot of guys get to do.”
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Langley has sent four young track and field representatives to the Hershey’s Track and Field Games North American Final. Hannah Morrison, Megan Shane, Megan Champoux and Caroline Gillespie qualified for the top spot in their region for the 4 X 100 metre relay. The region includes Alaska, Yukon, North West Territories, B.C., Alberta, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. It is the first time these four Langley 13-year-olds have competed at this event. However, for Megan Champoux this is turning out to be a landmark summer, as she won gold and silver medals in equine events at the B.C. Summer Games in Surrey last month. The qualifying track competition was held in May at McLeod Athletic Park through the Langley Mustangs track and field club. Hershey’s Chocolates sponsors the finals, which hosts more than 400 of the top young track and field athletes on the continent. The finals are held on the Henry Hershey Field on the campus of the Milton Hershey School. This will be the 35th annual Hershey Finals, an event that provides athletes aged nine to 14 the opportunity to learn and develop the skills required to compete in track and field. ••••• Three members of the Langley Blaze have been selected to play for Team B.C. Preston Kokotailo (catcher), Tyler O’Neill (shortstop) and Liam Stroud (pitcher) were named to the B.C. U17 Selects provincial baseball team. Outfielder Nick Rutckyj was named an alternative to the roster. The team will compete at the Canada Cup competition from Aug. 8 to 13 in London, Ont.
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Findlay Prep finished last season with a 32-1 record and as the number two ranked team in the country. In the past three years, the Henderson, Nevada school has produced three first round draft picks to the National Basketball Association. The expected roster for the team should feature three of ESPN’s Top 100 high school basketball recruits for the class of 2013. “Their roster is stock full of big, athletic players ... and the fans who come are going to see players who will excel at the NCAA level and in the next few years should hear their names called in the NBA draft,� said Trinity Western Spartans men’s basketball coach Scott Allen, who helped assist with the logistics in bringing the games to the LEC. Further teams competing in the event will be announced next month.
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Tank Truck Driver Achieve your best Air Liquide Canada is a recognized leader in industrial, medical and specialty gas applications as well as in welding equipment. As a company that values expertise and creativity, we are committed to the professional growth and development of our employees. Continued success has created an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a Tank Truck Driver in Langley, B.C. Applicants should have at least 5 years experience as a Truck Driver and have their Class One license with airbrake and a clean drivers abstract. The main objective of this position consists in delivering Air Liquide Canada liquid and gas products to clients by tank truck while respecting the applicable transportation laws and regulations while promoting Air Liquide safety and quality objectives. We offer excellent work-life balance, compensation and benefits, pension and RRSP contributions. Please send your resume by e-mail to West.Jobs@airliquide.com or Fax to 780-438-2801, attention Human Resources, quoting reference LAN0909. No phone calls, please. For more information on our company and our challenging careers, visit us online at www.airliquide.ca We participate in an Employment Equity Program. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.
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JANITOR / CUSTODIAN P/T, 24 hours per week. Janitorial work, vacuuming, washing floors, windows. Must be fit and proficient in English. Please send your resume to:
biggarf@gmail.com before August 13
START NOW 10 Customer Service positions available! Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must be outgoing and motivated!!!! Call Erica 604 777 2195 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-575-5555
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INCOME TAX COURSE CURRICULUM – During the 13-week course, students study the basics of income tax preparation including current laws, theory and application. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS RECEIVE an H&R Block certiÀcate of accomplishment and the opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block. H&R BLOCK KNOWS TAXES and how to teach them. Our instructors are expertly trained and are experienced Block personnel who make each session an exciting experience with discussion sessions, reference materials and instructions using regulation forms and schedules.
CLASSES BEGIN MID SEPTEMBER. Choose between morning, after noon and evening sessions. Applicants need only the willingness to learn about taxes. THE TUITION COST covers the complete course, including textbooks, all materials, reference guides and registration. FULL DETAILS ARE AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE. Just call for complete details on class locations, starting dates, tuition, etc. REGISTER TODAY! Register online at hrblock.ca or call 1-877-32BLOCK (322-5625) for details.
Enrolment restrictions may apply. Enrolment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor guarantee of employment. © 2009 H&R Block Canada, Inc. CNTTSA_001
A32 Tuesday, August 7, 2012 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE is a softwood dissolving sulphite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the Northern tip of Vancouver Island. Do you appreciate sport fishing, hockey, mountain biking, golfing, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, caving? Port Alice and the surrounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children. Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualified and committed people to fill them. • 2nd Class Power Engineer • Electrician (2) • Millwright (2) • Vibration Analyst • Process Engineer • Maintenance Purchaser • Manufacturing Support Engineer • Shift Superintendent To apply for any of these positions please send your resume to: hr@neucel.com or Fax 250-284-7715. www.neucel.com
PRODUCTION WORKERS Competitive Wages & Benefits!
$13.50/hr. Starting Wage Req’d for Foam Fabrication Plant in Port Kells area - Afternoon Shift Must be fluent in English with good communication skills & feel comfortable using Industrial machinery.
Fax resume & cover letter to: Norseman Allfoam 604-888-9193 or e-mail: dfillinger@norseman.ca
langleytimes.com
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HELP WANTED
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES 173
• Casual & fulltime opp. $10.75/hr • Great shift(s) with 3 days off! • Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 5:00 am -- 3:30 pm OR Mon -- Thurs, 3:30 pm -- 2:00 am TRAINING PROVIDED • Fairly physical environment (walking, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs.) • Regular performance and wage reviews & other unique perks *Reliable transportation is needed* Apply by sending a resume to: jobs@nri-distribution.com or by filling out an online application form: www.nri-distribution.com
FRONT DESK AGENT &
Respite Caregivers PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:
604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES HOLY FALAFEL
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Heavy Duty Mechanic Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, B.C., 40 km north of Quesnel, B.C. Our quality lumber products are sold in North America and overseas markets. We currently have an opening for a Heavy Duty Mechanic. The ideal applicant will hold an interprovincial ticket; however, apprentices in the latter stage of their training are also encouraged to apply. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. If you have these characteristics and desire to work as part of our team, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173 Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 Phone: (250) 998-4230 Fax: (250) 998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest in this job position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley (on Logan Off Fraser Hwy.)
Certified Heavy Duty Mechanics
P/T SHIFTS AVAILABLE
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
778-708-7733
Join our fantastic team at the Best Western plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre!
BEST WESTERN REGENCY INN 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford.
131
Specialists in • Acupressure • Reflexology
Night Auditor (11pm-7am)
We are looking for an energetic team player to be part of our friendly, customer focused team. Should have flexible hours. Applicants should have customer service experience and excellent communication & hospitality skills Apply in person with resume:
Growing Glass Sales company requiring a self motivated, multitask oriented individual for our South Langley office. Duties to include reception, order entry, invoicing, scheduling of deliveries and maintaining purchases and inventory. Fluid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required for our fast paced office environment. Approximately 25 hours per week with the possibility to full time. Position is available immediately, must like dogs. (Office@glass3ent.com)
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AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, journey person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780-8462241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com. CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.
Wanted For Surrey, Kamloops & Vernon.
Fast Paced, Dynamic Shops
Duties include: • Maintenance & Repairs • Diagnostics of Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts and Hydraulics • Reporting • Inventory control
PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking skilled Concrete Finishers for patch and concrete surface repairs for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of methods and products used to patch/repair concrete walls and columns required. Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or
pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com
Western Forest Products Inc.
Job & application details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com /building-value/our-people -employment/careers
MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL SIMPLY FOR YOUR HEALTH & PLEASURE. *European *Private Excellent Service 604.230.4444
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
WE OFFER Competitive Wages & Full Benefits Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: 604.534.3811 Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.
PRODUCTION WORKER WESTMAN STEEL Industries in Langley is seeking a career minded and mechanically inclined individual to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience in steel production equip. including forklift, cranes, and press brake. Day & afternoon shifts available, PT/FT. Apply to: Info@westmansteel.ca or fax: 604-530-6463 TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experience/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to wkm@shawcable.com
www.driveproducts.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
DECOR CONCRETE STAMPING • Stamped • Exposed Aggregate • Broom Finish • Site Prep • Re & Re • Forming • Custom Overlays • Staining
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
Free Estimates 604-807-3464 / 604-466-8401
European Quality Workmanship
CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Per Molsen 604-575-1240 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions
JOURNEYMAN FABRICATOR / WELDER Min 5 years experience in a steel manufacturing environment. Min C level welder qualifications. Proficient in multi-process all position steel welding with the ability to read blueprints and work independently. Mechanical ability an asset. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefit plans and the opportunity to advance within the company. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
604-888-2029 or email: dscott@driveproducts.com
PERSONAL SERVICES 171
Grand Opening
(UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 ~ In-suite shower #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
WE’RE ON THE WEB
www.bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777
Improvements,
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
DRYWALL
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ELECTRICAL
threescocatering@shaw.ca
ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Kristy 604.488.9161 182
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THREE STAR DRYWALL LTD Boarding, Taping, & texture. Small jobs welcome! Kam 604-551-8047
DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING ~ Excavation, Clearing ~ ~ Drainage, Final Grading ~ Free Estimates, 20 years exp. Fully Insured/WCB
288
320
AFFORDABLE MOVING 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
GARDENING
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
604-537-4140
GET THE BEST FOR YOUR MOVING From $40/Hr Licensed - Insured 1 to 3 men Free estimate/Senior discount Residential & Commercial 778-773-3737
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
FITNESS/EXERCISE
BROKEN Stick Hockey League Now accepting adult teams! www.bshockey.ca for more info!
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
NUTRITION/DIET
SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236
CLEANING SERVICES
ALL GREEN CLEANING If you want your home or office to sparkle call Susan 778-899-0941. Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly Rates. Free Estimates.
RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Allied Painting Serving Surrey, White Rock
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
287
Langley since 1997
SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIORS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
WCB Insured / Licensed 3 Year Guarantee D Free Estimates D
CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. Seniors Disc. Call 604-328-3733.
Chris: 604-518-3329
HOUSECLEANING, trustworthy, reasonable, reliable. Wkly & bi-wkly Ingrid Housecleaning 604-347-9593
242
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
(604)533-9108
281
HOME REPAIRS
TOP NOTCH ASSOCIATES. Bathrooms, electrical, plumbing, tile. Repairs and renos, sm jobs ok. Mike 604-506-9410.
A-OK PAINTING
Forget the Rest Call The Best! Harry 604-617-0864
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH HEALTH MASSAGE
OF Home (604)501-9290
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
COME JOIN OUR TEAM! We currently have the following opening within our Vancouver Branch:
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
• Strong command of the English Language • 3rd or 4th year apprentices • Certified journeymen • Driver’s licence • Self-starter
11969 88th Ave Scott Rd. 10:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. 778-593-9788
Land Use Forester
GREAT MASSAGE ONLY $25. 20372 Fraser Highway, Langley (across from Casino) 604-510-0588
Qualifications:
Please fax your resume to:
Concrete Finishers
MIND BODY SPIRIT
CALLIDALE SPA
WAREHOUSE WORKERS
Fast-Food Restaurant Gloucester, Aldergrove Looking for Mature, Fast, Hardworking, Responsible, Reliable GREAT people with Positive Attitudes for F/T & P/T Shiftleader/Mgr, Service & Dishwashing Positions. Professional, Modern, Clean, Fun, Contemporary Atmosphere. Will train. No experience req’d. Email: hr@holyfalafel.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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Required for NRI, one of Canada’s leading distribution services located in Surrey. We provide manpower & facilities to distribute product across Canada.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
CONCRETE & PLACING
Concrete Lifting Specialist
Bonniecrete Const Ltd Free Est & Warranties D Crack Repairs D Driveways D Patios, etc. D Provide Proper Drainage
Ross 604D535D0124 SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662
Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. Crews available for new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064 SAMCON BUILDING. Complete renos, decks, kitchens & baths, from start to finish. All trades available. Over 25 years experience. Call Derek (604)720-5955
.Hayden Painting Family Owned & Operated
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.
DISPOSAL BINS Residential & Commercial Services
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Rubbish Removal Household / Construction Single Item to Multiple Loads
We’ll Move it All ~ Free Estimates ~ SENIORS DISCOUNT
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Call 604-813-9104 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL #1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing. Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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DECKS
PLUMBING
Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs. Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine
604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
PRESSURE WASHING
Dave’s Pressure Washing and Gutter Cleaning
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
SOFT WASH SPECIALIST Roofs-Siding-Concrt-Paint Prep WCB Insured ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~ “Serving the Langley’s 26 yrs” Water restrictions do not apply Cell 604-889-4925
PETS 477
PETS
BOXER PUP, 8 weeks old, male. Family raised. Declawed, tail docked, shots, health cert., exc. quality $975. 604-820-0027 Mission
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
BOXER PUPPIES, white, 10 wks old, tails docked, dewclws, 1st shots, $400. Ready. 604-476-0766. BOXER PUPS, family raised, declaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $975. 604-341-1445 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 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 P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730 SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies. Take pups home Aug 11 (604)826-6311
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506 RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT!
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865
www.recycleitcanada.ca
RECYCLE YOUR JUNK! Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782
APARTMENT/CONDO
CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!!
FURNITURE
603
778-898-0083 604-540-2028
LANGLEY
627
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
BRIGHTON APARTMENTS
Large 1 Bdrm. Apts $200 Move-In Allowance 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.
Call 604-533-0209 LANGLEY:
CARROL COURT 5630 201 A St. Renovated Bachelor & 1 Bdrms. Bright & large. Hardwood floors. By transit & shops. Includes heat & hot water. Cat OK. References required.
604-250-0329, 604-540-2028
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO 1/2 Month Free LANGLEY CITY Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,
LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
Call 604-534-0108 Langley
The Parkview Terrace
5400 ~ 204 St. 2 bdrm Corner Suite Avail. Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a adult - oriented building. N/S, N/P. For info
Call: 604-220-6905 LANGLEY
The Village at Thunderbird Centre Deluxe 2 bdrm suites avail. Large balconies, fireplace, insuite w/dryer. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200th & #1 Hwy).
CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. Open Until Friday, August 10th 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Call to Order: 604-856-5844
Starting at $835.
Ask for details
Must bring in this ad to receive 1st month free
2 BDRM APARTMENT FOR RENT in Langley City Ideal for children, next to park and green space. Available for immediate occupancy. Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher Covered Parking Inquire about our huge rent incentives
Please call 604-534-9499
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
MAPLE RIDGE
SELKIRK MANOR 11867 222nd St. 1 BDRM from $725/mo Renv’d, Large, Hardwood flrs, Lots of closet space Incl. heat, h/w & parking Cats ok. Ref Required
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.
WAREHOUSE for lease 3,000sqft+office, $3,000/mon Located on Production Way and Fraser Hwy in Langley 778-887-7704
Northland Apartments
TIME FOR A NEW CAR?
19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley
See bcclassified.com’s Automotive Section in 800’s
2 BDRM APTS AVAILABLE NOW! Newer building, secure entry, 5 appl’s including insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balconies. No pets CLOSE TO SHOPPING, Superstore & Willowbrook mall.
CALL 604-533-7710
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS
715
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
LANGLEY, central. Clean newly reno 3 bdrm., insuite lndry, close to parks, shops & schools, fenced yard. Avail. immed. N/P. $975 + util. Phone 604-791-0211
736
HOMES FOR RENT
1 BEDROOM plus den house Clayton Heights, suitable for mature persons, $1000 per month plus utils. Avail. Sept 1. Ron 604-808- 2795
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
Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
CENTRE COURT AND BASKETBALL BC PRESENTS
Betsy - 604-533-6945
LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops
LANGLEY CITY
CHESTNUT PLACE
Apartments 1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Criminal record check may be req’d.
Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher NO DOGS
WALNUT GROVE new 1 bdrm in 55 complex, nr all conveniences, full amens/concierge, inste lndry,
1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480
Ph: 604-533-4061
sec u/g prkg/util, $950. 604-807-1961
Your change, lives change Your change wears out the bottom of your pocket... or falls between the cushions of your couch... or just sits in a jar doing nothing. Our change is in the lives of the people we serve. The Gateway of Hope exists to address the spiritual, physical, social and mental health needs of the community. Provide your pennies and we will put them toward lives being changed.
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TOURNAMENT AUG 18-19, 2012 Register Now for Elite Division Recreational Division Womens Division
Drop-off locations:
Registration Deadline AUG 3rd, 2012 Call 604-719-3548 or email c-court@telus.net
So much more than a homeless shelter.
www.gatewayofhope.ca 5787 Langley Bypass | 604.514.7375 | info@gatewayofhope.ca
Community Sponsors:
8TH ANNUAL BASKETBALL LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE
Gateway of Hope: 5787 Langley Bypass Otter Co-op: 3600 248 Street Canadian Tire: 6132 200 Street Langley Times: 20258 Fraser Hwy.
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE 26097 84 Ave. No insecticide. Weller Blueberry Farm. Open 8-7. Ready pick $1.20/lb, U pick .80/lb. 604-856-6817, 604-996-9275
Newly Renovated Units
Call 604-881-7111 www.bentallkennedyresidential.com/ thunerbird_centre.html
1 bdrm. - $800.00 2 bdrm. - $900.00
Phone 604-454-8152
$735 to $850 includes heat, hot water, cable to channel 43. On site security
Michael - 604-533-7578
Rainbow & Majorca CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
20700 - 56 AVE. LANGLEY
20117 - 56 Avenue 1 & 2 bdrm suites
thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com
www.cycloneholdings.ca
CASSOLA PLACE APTS.
MAPLE MANOR APTS.
Villa Fontana & Stardust
604-530-0030 ALDERGROVE. Top floor newer, 2 bdrm, 2 bath at Willow Creek (Bldg 4). Nice kitchen, view from balcony, no neighbours beside. Walk to shops. N/S. Avail. Aug. 1st. $1200/mth. Susan 604-308-2359.
1st MONTH FREE
APARTMENT/CONDO
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
20051- 55 A Ave.
Call: 604.467.0121 LANGLEY
.Encore 1 bdrm; 2 bdrm Rent Now $950 - $1225
706
Linwood Place Apts
Call 604-530-6555
LANGLEY: *GREENWOOD MANOR* 20630 Eastleigh Cres Reno’d 2 Bdrms. From $825. Hardwood floors. Lots of closet space. By transit, Kwantlen College. CFMF. Cat OK.
ACREAGE
20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com
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5374 - 203rd St, Langley
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REAL ESTATE
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$675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security
Call 604-533-9780
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RENTALS
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.
APPLIANCES
Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744
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20727 Fraser Highway
TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060
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A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379
Call Lyall at: 604-625-4655
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U-PICK BLUEBERRIES, $1/lb. Red & Black Currants & Gooseberries $1.20/lb. Bring containers. Closed Sundays. Call for picking times. 339 Short Rd., Abbotsford, 604-853-1909
New, Repaired, Replaced WCB Covered, BBB A+ rating Licensed & Insured, Free Estimates.
#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Clogged drains, drips, garbs, renos & installs. Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184.
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
RENTALS
ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES U-Pick/$1.50 lb. We-Pick/$2.50 lb. 8am-8pm Mon. thru Sat. 28538 Harris Rd. Abbotsford. harrisroadfarm.com (778)786-4581
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HOMES FOR RENT
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TOWNHOUSES
LANGLEY
RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX 2 & 3 Bdrm T/Homes Ask for 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
Call 604-532-2036
TRANSPORTATION 818
TRANSPORTATION
CARS - DOMESTIC
1988 Buick Electra full size wagon all options. Aircared. Extra parts. $1200/obo: (604)583-4954 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, fully loaded, Air Cared, under 50K mi. $4900 neg. (778)230-1571 2004 CAVALIER, 5 spd. AirCrd, only 70 km, extra set snw. tires, $4,400 obo. Phone (604)535-0867. 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, garage kept 58K. $24,000/obo. 604-805-4545 2009 Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Automatic. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7800/firm. 604-538-4883
SURREY TOWNHOUSES
“SIMRAN VILLAS”
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
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2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. $27,000. Call 604-589-6032 or 604807-6022
QUALITY PAINTING Lowest labour at $15.00/hour. Only Benjamin Moore premium paints. Call Tom: 778-355-2234
MARINE
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awning. $16,000: (604)532-0726
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!!
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604-592-5663
TRUCKS & VANS
QUALITY PAINTING Lowest labour at $15.00/hour. Only Benjamin Moore premium paints. Call Tom: 778-355-2234
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BOAT ACCESSORIES
2012, 9.9 Merc 4 stroke, new, never used, 3yr warranty. $400 off listed price. $2600 firm. 604-788-0718
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BOATS
11’ Walker Bay special edition. Side flotation,new cond. Trailer/cover incl. $2500 firm. 604-535-8199.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
12730 - 66 Avenue
LANGLEY. A lovely 4 bdrm Walnut Grove home. Elegant, spacious open concept, fresh & bright kitchen w/cherry wood pantry. $2500/mo. + utils. Avail Sept. 1st. Close to school. Call 778-241-0665. LANGLEY. Quiet area nr. 248/56. 1200 sf 3 bdrm rancher, fenced b/yard, w/d, f/s, $1600 mo. Sept. 1. Phone 604-533-8730 WILLOUGHBY 4 bdrm. house on 1 acre, fully fnc’d yrd. with 2 workshops. Nr. sch. & park. Avail. Now $1895 incls. utils. Days 604-5349936 or Evening 604-532-5605
TRANSPORTATION 806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1965 MUSTANG Coupe 289, auto, no rust. Runs good. Lots of work done. Needs paint job. $6800: (778)889-3079 1970 IMPALA CLASSIC original 454 fiber optics, very rare, $22,000. Call John 604-510-0175 1974 VW BEETLE COVERTIBLE,4 spd. Looks & runs good. May trade. $3,800 obo. 778-908-5164.
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
.One 4 Yacht 604.669.2248
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
AUTO FINANCING The Scrapper
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ALDERGROVE. 2 bdrm T/H. Wanted 2 students to share. $400/mo. each. N/S. N/P. 604-764-8599.
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SUITES, LOWER
820 SQF suite for rent in quiet Willoughby area. Available immediately. Two bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom. Carpet and Laminate floor throughout. Dishwasher included! Private entry. No pets, No Smoking. Close to amenities, transit and highways. $950/month including utilities. email suiteswilloughby@gmail.com or phone 604-5002907.
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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Whereas
ALDERGROVE new 2 bdrm bsmt suite $800mo inc hydro & cbl. NP/NS. Avl Aug. 15. 604-825-5432
Joseph Irving is indebted to Elite Bailiff Services Ltd. for storage and towing on a; 1991 Wabash Dry Van Trailer with: 1JJV281U7ML158914
BROOKSWOOD: 1 bdr: partly furnished newer bsmt ste, great neighborhood. f/p. N/P, N/S. $750/mo incl util. Immed. 604-533-9508 FORT LANGLEY. 2 bdrm, 1150 sf, W/D. Close to Fine Arts school, on bus rt. $1100/mo. incl utils. N/S. N/P. Call 604-309-5749. LANGLEY, 3 bdrm, 1300 sq ft, lg kit/liv rm, sep ent/ldy, nr schls, bus, shop.Quiet, grd lvl, NS/NP, $1200 incl utlils. Sept. 1st. 604-534-1561. LANGLEY: Nr 210 & 77A Ave. Brand new legal 2 bdrm bsmt ste lndry & storage inc. n/s, n/p. - Avl. now. $750 + util. (778)881-7635 LANGLEY, Willoughby, 7365 - 202 St. 1 bdrm in newer home, $775 incl. utils, cbl, lndry, net. priv. entr. NS/NP.Prefer single. 604-365-5204 LANGLEY, WILLOUGHBY, deluxe 2 bdm suite, gas F/P, Maytag appls, NS/NP, $1,000/mth. Prefer adults only. Phone (604)539-0203.
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www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
Metal Recycling Ltd.
A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $6,221.60 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of September, 2012 or thereafter, the said trailer will be sold. The trailer is currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services, 20473 Logan Avenue Langley BC V3A 4L8. The trailer was placed in storage on April 13th, 2012. For more info. call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM
We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead
Scotty 604-313-1887
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
LANGLEY Willowbrook. New reno’d 2/bdrm bsmt suite. $1000/mo incl gas, heat. W/D. N/S, N/P. Call 604-897-1173 MURRAYVILLE Lrg 2 bdrm priv ent prkg NS/NP $830 incl util/cbl. Sept. 1. Ann 604-614-9841,604-530-9349 S. SURREY: 55+ Mobile Park, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Quiet. Must be 55+, 1 sm dog ok, N/S, n/partys. $1200 + D. dep. Avl now. (778)999-5993. WILLOUGHBY Heights FULLY FURN’D 2/bdrm suite. Quiet neighbourhood, queen beds, incl linens, cutlery, appl, cable, WIFI, all util. priv ent & lndry. Avail mid August. Minutes to TWU & shops. N/S, N/P. Credit card payments accepted. email: mimphibbs@yahoo.ca or cell: 604-785-6863
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SUITES, UPPER
LANGLEY, Willowbrook, Upper 3/bdrms, priv entry, W/D. $1300/mo. incl util. N/S, N/P. Large new deck. 604-897-1173
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TOWNHOUSES
Aldergrove. 3 bdrm 2 full bath w/ ensuite. Family complex, nr amenits. $1100. Refs req. 604-764-8599. LANGLEY. 3 Bdrms, 3 baths t/hse. Clean. Close to Willowbrook Mall. 5 Appl’s, garage. Avail Sept 1st. $1600/mo. Call 604-534-8841. LANGLEY. LARGE 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm. Sagebrook. All appls. F/P. Nr all amen. Parking. Pool. Avail. Sept. 1. $1500/mo. 604-833-8772.
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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. 4 dr. standard. 223,000 kms. No accd’s. Still in great shape. Reg. serviced. $2600 778-344-5008; 604-850-8899 2000 BENTLY ARNAGE RED LABEL - loaded, leather, navigation, 6.75 Rolls Royce motor, SUPER HOT RIDE. $39,995 (604)328-1883 2004 Mercedes Benz CL55 - fully loaded, all options, 2 dr. coupe, leather, navigation, fully serviced, no accidents. Such a Beautiful ride. Must see! $25,998 604.328.1883
1997 Toyota 4Runner: Great family 4x4, 3.4 litre V6 with 260,331 km. Running boards, tow package, sunroof and windscreen add flexibility for hauling and holidaying. Air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, alloy wheels, dual front air bags/ABS brakes, newer timing belt, tires and service history. $6,000 OBO. Call 604-521-4932 and leave message.
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TRUCKS & VANS
2005 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 dr auto a/c, c/w 4 new winter tires on rims, 2yr ext warr. $8000. 604-531-3562 2006 JETTA 2.0T 73,000 kms. fully loaded, org owner. s/rf hid hd/lights, dsg auto. $14,900. 604-307-9159. 2008 Honda Civic, 2dr, auto, a/c, 95,000km, extended warranty installed halo HID and sub woofer, excellent condition. $16,000 firm. 604-796-2219 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8800/firm. 604-538-9257.
2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $7995obo 604-826-0519
WANTED - Honda Civic or Toyota. Used car in exc cond. No rebuilts. Call (604)531-5588
2006 GM Uplander. 7 seater van. $3200. Good condition. Gold. 180,000 kms. (778)241-2037
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On July 7, 2006, at the 20200 block of 53rd Avenue, Langley, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Langley RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $940.07 in Canadian currency, on or about 03:15 Hours, a Motorola cell phone, serial number D60EFMXP15, on or about 03:15 Hours, and an Ericsson cell phone, serial number PY7AF031011, on or about 03:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) and/or used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1128, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will
be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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Leigh Turnbull
Duane Marcum
Robert Heard
Joanne Lee
Wenda Russell
Rudy Storteboom
Maureen Rostas
A couple of Guys with Irish-Sounding Names Monique Papineau
Hugh Message
Joe Borlinha
Joe Ciulla
Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance for the Government of Canada are a couple of Irish-sounding names if I ever heard one. These two officials carry a huge influence on the state of Canada's economy. They have recently been facing two difficult issues that could have a serious negative effect on the country's economy. The most worrying concern is that the average Canadian is carrying 152% of debt relative to their income. We owe more than we earn. Not a good sign! The conventional solution is to raise interest rates to discourage people from borrowing and encourage them to pay off their debt. However, the Canadian economy is in a fragile state of recovery and increasing interest rates could damage that precarious state. So these two officials with the Irish-sounding names came up with a solution. Recently Mr. Flaherty introduced some changes to the mortgage regulations in Canada, apparently with Mr. Carney's advice and support. One of these changes caught my attention. High ratio mortgages insured by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, as of the beginning of July, will be limited to a maximum amount of 80% of the value of the home that the mortgage is placed on. This bothered me. It sounded like a home-buyer would now need 20% down in order to finance a home purchase. That, I thought, would end a first-time buyer's ability to buy their first home. But the wording bothered me - It didn't sound right. So I called on my usually reliable source in mortgage matters (Lori Watson over at Dominion Lending Centres). Lori confirmed for me that, under the new rules, a qualified buyer could still purchase a home with as little as 5% down. Since the turn of the century many people have done just that. With $20,000 down they bought a $400,000 home and watched their home value rise to $600,000 and more. So their $20,000 became $220,000 or more in terms of the equity in their home. In some years, they were making nearly as much money from the ownership of their home as they were from their job. They were getting rich and they felt rich. So they started to do things that wealthy people do: take exotic vacations, remodel their home, buy a new car, or buy more "toys". The problem was that they didn't really have the cash. What they did have was lots of equity in their home for mortgage equity loans and they had credit cards. However those loans have much higher interest rates compared to mortgage rates So they just refinanced their home by taking advantage of the much lower interest rates on mortgages. They added their consumer debt onto their mortgage debt and continued on. So their average amount of debt compared to their income began to rise towards this current 152% figure. They were becoming too heavily indebted . Then along comes those two fellas with the Irish-sounding names. With this new rule you can't increase the mortgage debt on your home to any more than 80% of the value of that home if it's insured by CMHC. You'll have to pay off your consumer debt at those higher interest rates. This should deter people in that position from borrowing even more money that they can't easily repay. Thus, this scary 152% should decrease over time and, as a nation, we will become less indebted, and they didn't have to raise interest rates to do it. Sounds ingenious to me. As an aspiring amateur journalist I decided I should confirm this information with an independent source. So I had lunch with Berenika Straczek, Branch Manager of RBC in Murrayville and Justine Marchand, Fraser Valley Regional Sales Manager of Mortgage Specialists for RBC. They confirmed Lori's explanations for me. Home buyers who qualify can still buy their home for as little as 5% - 10% down with current low interest rates. They should buy their own home for the right reasons. A long term investment in owning their own home. A safe, secure, environment where you and your family can go to at the end of the day, shut the door, and keep the world away. A place where you can live in comfort and peace and that no one can take away from you. Best of all, you won't be in danger of falling into that 152% trap. In the eighties (or maybe it was the nineties, all those decades begin to look alike to me) we called this "cocooning". Looks like it could work. A couple of smart fellas; those two guys with the Irish-sounding names.
Julia Petrova
Victoria Ponomarenko
Andy Schildhorn Personal Real Estate Corporation
Nina Gatchalian
Kristiana Dixon
Stewart Henderson, Managing Broker Macdonald Realty 1st Pioneer reach me at www.stewarthenderson@macrealty.com
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Phil Hayes
Wes Jamison
604-530-4111 www.1stpioneer.ca
Ellie Bishop
Mike Thibodeau
Lindy Leclair
Donna Harper
Kathryn Croutch
Stewart Henderson
Beau Bernier
Brad Richert
Roy Pereira
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