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Langley’s new superintendent of schools talks about her priorities for District 35 MoNique taMMiNga Times Reporter

It’s the start of a new school year and for new Langley Superintendent Suzanne Hoffman, it’s the first full school year in charge of one of the few growing school districts in B.C. A shiny new elementary school, Lynn Fripps, will welcome students on the first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 4 (today). Construction of a nearby middle school and elementary school in southeast Yorkson are underway, and there is still discussion about where to build more schools in Willoughby to handle the influx of young families to the area. Whether there should be more middle schools and more reconfiguration to address overcrowding and under capacity now falls on the lap of Hoffman, who was hired by the Board of Education in spring. The Times sat down with Hoffman to find out what she wants to bring to Langley’s education system during her tenure. She fills the seat left by Cheryle Beaumont, whose departure was surrounded by controversy. It was a stressful time for staff at the district office, where Hoffman was Beaumont’s assistant superintendent. Beaumont was fired by the Board of Education after a shift in power following the last election. There was controversy over accounting errors which resulted in an unexpected $13 million deficit, and lasting resentment about H.D. Stafford’s transformation to a middle school. Hoffman was appointed by the board as acting superintendent shortly afterwards. Hoffman’s goal, she says, is to truly be as open and inclusive about the decisions made that impact all Langley students. “Change is the only constant,” said Hoffman inside her new office in the school district building at the top of Hospital Hill. “We need to build trust with the community so there are no surprises for them.” She is willing to look at everything from changing the traditional calendar of the school year, to reconfiguration of schools and creating more middle schools — but all with plenty of dialogue and input with the community first, she stressed. She said her number one priority is at the foundations of a good education, making sure Langley’s school environment allows for each and every student to succeed. She is passionate about innovations in education that enhance reading, writing and math. She is still very much rooted in her teaching history. “My focus, above and beyond, is student

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Langley School District Superintendent Suzanne Hoffman stands outside Lynn Fripps Elementary School in Willoughby. achievement. We have excellent graduation results but we need to do even better. We know there is a correlation between the success of a student and his or her life chances,” said Hoffman, who is a “glass half full” kind of person. She said capacity issues will need to be addressed.

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An emergency prompted the evacuation of Walnut Grove Community Centre for about an hour on Thursday (Aug. 30.) The centre, which was filled with 275 people, including 50 children in summer camp, was evacuated after the discovery of a cardboard box marked ‘radioactive waste.’ The package had markings indicating the contents were likely medical supplies, said Langley RCMP spokesman Cpl. Holly Marks. The suspicious item was isolated to an area inside the building, and was inspected by the RCMP’s Explosives Disposal Unit which found no radioactive reading coming from the box. The force’s Forensic Identification Service is trying to determine if the person who left the box also left fingerprints. “Police do not believe there was ever any intended threat towards the community centre or any individual there,” Marks said. “The medical materials had markings indicating they were intended for a specific patient,” she said, adding that police will follow up with the person to find out how the box came to be in the community centre. The facility, at 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, is Langley’s busiest recreation and leisure centre. Township recreation director David Leavers said that staff are trained to perform evacuations, and arranged for food and drinks for camp participants who had to leave their lunches behind.

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Simon Jottey has seen it all too often. It’s early afternoon. A parent drives slowly along the street in front of her child’s school. Traffic behind her comes to a crawl. She sees her child on the sidewalk on the other side of the street. She shouts to him. “Come on! Come on!” she calls. “Get in!” As the child crosses the street, the parent opens the passenger door behind her. Vehicles behind hers cannot overtake, and the child in the middle of the road slows traffic going in the opposite direction. More often than not, the parent will pull away from the curb before her child has secured the safety belt. By her action, the mother, and many fathers and caregivers like her, is not only putting her child in peril by encouraging him to jaywalk, she is creating a dangerous situation for others, Jottey said. Jottey is a traffic enforcement officer with the Township, and now that children are back in school he will join RCMP officers to discourage unsafe driving habits in school zones all over

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Simon Jottey, a traffic enforcement officer with the Township, is urging parents to act more cautiously in school zones. Langley. As a traffic enforcement officer, he is acutely aware of parents who are in a big rush to get their children to school in the morning, and to their activities in the afternoon. “Everyone is in a rush,” Jottey said. “It’s only their child they are picking up. They’re not looking at the whole picture of other children walking to and from school, biking, the weather and road conditions,” he said. He has also heard parents

loudly goad him to ticket offenders — knowing very well that those same hecklers would make excuses if they were found doing the same thing. “It’s not about ‘getting caught’ or being embarrassed. It’s not about making excuses,” Jottey said. “The rules are there to prevent people from getting hurt. At elementary schools, children are five to 13 years old. “It doesn’t take much to hit a child and knock him over. Compare the size of any vehicle to a

little kid.” In September, Township bylaw enforcement officers and the Langley RCMP will be issuing verbal warnings and giving tickets to drivers who disobey parking and speeding laws in school zones. While parents and other drivers are busy and in a rush, they need to think about what is at stake and pay attention, because a vehicle can do an awful lot of damage to a human being. “Nobody wants to see an accident happen to a young family,”

Jottey said, noting that in a split second one poor decision can cause a lifetime of grief. He has often seen drivers waiting in school zones with their vehicle running and in gear, and their foot on the brake, surrounded by dozens of little children. It is also common to find motorists parked “only for a minute” on crosswalks, at curbs with yellow lines, or in no parking or stopping zones — areas that must be kept clear to allow pedestrians safe access or because visibility is limited. Even more hazardous is when drivers panic and take off when they realize bylaw enforcement is approaching. “That is the worst thing you can do,” Jottey said. “It is so unsafe for the children inside the car and for everyone around you.” In some cases, enforcement officers only want to issue a verbal warning, but drivers who react in a dangerous manner can expect that talk to escalate into a ticket. And tickets can be mailed to offenders – they don’t have to be issued on the spot. “Don’t think you got away with it,” said Jottey. “The laws are there for a reason: To protect children and drivers alike.” That lesson may be driven home with fines. Bylaw officers can issue tickets of up to $50 for school zone parking infractions and the RCMP can fine drivers between $196 to $253 for speeding in a school zone or $368 for driving without due care and attention.

Cruise-In hits the streets this Saturday Frank Bucholtz Times Reporter

The biggest show in Langley hits the streets of Langley City on Saturday. The Langley Good Times Cruise-In is back, and all signs are that it will be another jam-packed day of entertainment and activity. And as always, it is free.

There will be hundreds of cars parked along the streets in Langley City, but the car show is just part of the activity. There will be live entertainment, a big marketplace at the Cascades Casino parking lot, the biggest General Motors display ever, featuring a tire change contest and pit stop challenge and crowd favourites such as the In-N-Out Burgers trailer. Burgers there promise to sell out quickly, as they always have. One new attraction which is sure to be a crowd-pleaser is a radio-controlled vehicle event at the site of the old Timms Community Centre, next to Langley City hall. Organizer Paul Riddoch says the event will feature a 180foot drag strip, complete with a timing tree and system. Riddoch says the cars can reach speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour in that short stretch. Albion Flat

Landscaping will deposit 10 tonnes of rocks and dirt on the parking lot, and the radio-controlled vehicles will do an authentic mountain climb. This will be a unique setting and showcases the realism and durability of the vehicles, Riddoch says. He says radio-controlled vehicles are much better than they used to be, and much more powerful — more powerful than some of the gas-powered vehicles of that size. The public is invited to come by and vote for their favourites from 11 a.m. to noon, and members of the public who own radio-controlled vehicles are invited to bring them by as well. Riddoch, who operates RC Race Craze from his Brookswood home, says there is growing interest in the small vehicles. Cruise-In president Riccardo Sestito expects a large number of vehicles to be displayed on the streets. This year, there will be no vehicles parked along 56 Avenue and the Value Village parking lot will not be used. The casino parking lot will be completely devoted to the expanded marketplace and In-N-Out Burgers will be located there. All in all, the show area will be a little more compact, Sestito says,

making it easier for visitors to get around. The rarest vehicles will be shown at Douglas Park again in the Concours D’Elegance. There will be no cruise to the drive-in night on Friday and police will be out in force to ensure there are no burnouts or other dangerous activity on the Friday night, which has traditionally attracted a few troublemakers. The cancellation of Friday night activities last year and increased police presence made the streets much safer, Sestito says. Cruise-In will have In-N-Out T-shirts for sale at the booth at the corner of 204 Street and Fraser Highway for the first time. Other merchandise will also be available there. All proceeds from the entire event go to charity, with directors and all involved volunteering their time and energy. Concessions are operated by local service clubs, and the whole event not only brings thousands of people to Langley, but raises much-needed money for local charities. For more on all the events see the Cruise-In supplement inside this issue of The Times.

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Business is booming at the Langley Events Centre and the facility is getting even bigger. The Township announced plans on Friday to construct a new double gymnasium, and indoor turf/dry floor facility which will be built east of the LEC. “The expansion … is being undertaken to accommodate the large demand for additional sports and entertaining programming we experience at the facility,” said Jared Harman, director of business development from the LEC. “Currently games, tournaments, events or provincial

team training are held almost every weekend of the year here at the LEC and this new facility will allow even more to occur.” The project budget is $7.725 million and is being done in partnership with the B.C. Lacrosse Association, Wrestling BC, Volleyball BC and Volleyball Canada. Other community and sporting organizations will be announced later. The construction will eliminate about half of the back parking lot, although a new lot — in partnership with the Langley School District — will be made east of the indoor tennis facility. In addition to the double

gymnasium and indoor facility, there will be eight additional change rooms, storage and support space. All of this will be constructed on Townshipowned land. The target completion date is March 2013, just in time for the LEC’s two busiest months of events and championships. It is expected some work will be completed over the summer so the facility is fully operational for the start of the high school and university school year and sport seasons in September 2013. Since it opened its doors in 2009, the LEC has become a major hub for provincial, national and international sporting events.

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She will be guided by the long term facilities plan which is expected to be revealed in September by the consulting firm the district hired. Hoffman concedes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a tough road for R.C. Garnett Elementary school parents, who have had their overcrowded school reconfigured to a K to 5 with Grade 6 and 7s being bused this year to Lynn Fripps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been as stellar as we could have been in that situation,â&#x20AC;? she said. She plans to attend a September PAC meeting to see how the changes are going and to get feedback from parents.

But Hoffman stresses that there is an entire school district to look at, including what should be done in Aldergrove, at D.W. Poppy, and in Brookswood, which is the next area expected to be built up in the coming years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For schools that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at capacity, how do we build the school programs to attract more students?â&#x20AC;? questions Hoffman. She also wants to engage in a dialogue with the community about whether there should be more middle schools in Langley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That came up a lot in our consultation with parents at the long-term facilities meetings,â&#x20AC;? she said. With her children going to Walnut Grove Secondary, her roots

in Langley are planted firmly. While there have been several different secretary-treasurers in Langley over recent years, she promises David Green is committed to the Langley School District and has helped to right the financial ship. The district is set to pay

off its debt earlier than expected. Hoffman also has some interest in looking at changing the traditional calendar year. Douglas Park Community School has changed to yearround schooling and it appears to have real success, she notes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we have to look at what a new calendar year does for kids and their learning,â&#x20AC;? she said. The topic is a hot one, with parents feeling strongly for both sides, she said. It has to be carefully thought out, because if it only happens in the elementary level, then

siblings holidays can become complicated and year-long schooling at the secondary level can impact studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to get a summer job. In her first months as acting superintendent, Hoffman had to deal with the teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; job action, which did shut down schools for

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angley students and teachers are back to school today, and hopefully this will be a better year in the public school system than 2011-12 was. One of the most disappointing things about the past school year was a year-long work-to-rule campaign by teachers, who were upset that they were getting nowhere in negotiations with the provincial government over a new contract. While their frustration was understandable, the length of the job action and the effect on students and families was disturbing. Teachers refused to do report cards and would only in special circumstances meet with parents to let them know how their child was doing in school. Thus, for most students, there was no co-ordinated approach to learning from school and home. Study after study has shown that when teachers and parents are able to work together, students will learn more and get much further ahead. Thankfully, the B.C. Teachers Federation and the provincial education bargaining authority reached an agreement over the summer months, and there will be no job action this year. The BCTF is still angry with the government and will be working toward its defeat, as is its right, but there is a contract in place. Whether a new government, should one be elected, will come up with a better deal remains to be seen. There should be report cards and proper consultation with parents this school year, and that is to the benefit of everyone — teachers, students and parents. Here in Langley, it is good that the provincial government has finally recognized the pressure on schools in Willoughby. A new elementary, Lynn Fripps Elementary, opens today and construction on two other schools is underway. At last the province has worked to deal with the large number of students in the area. Langley School District has a new superintendent and there appears to be more harmony between the board and superintendent than there was a year ago. Hopefully, this will lead to some important steps towards improved learning outcomes in Langley. Education has never been as important as it is today. The ability of young people to live independent lives as adults is directly related to a good education, and the school system is a key part of that. Here’s hoping for a successful school year.

Falcon has worked for Langley Played a key role in 204 Street overpass project

evin Falcon has been one of the key architects of the Port of the hardest-working Mann Bridge expansion projLiberal MLAs and cabinet ect, which despite the tolls, will From ministers, and he’s done a great greatly benefit this area. deal for Surrey and Langley. Here in Langley, he played a the Editor The Cloverdale MLA’s decision frankbucholtz key role in ensuring that the 204 to step down as finance minister Street overpass was built. That set and not run again in the 2013 provincial elec- the stage for more overpasses along the Robtion is partially based on having a young fam- erts Bank rail corridor. ily, as he said Wednesday, but it is also with In cabinet, he did excellent work on the an eye to the future. deregulation side, as transportation minister The BC Liberals have almost no hope of and most recently as finance minister. He had winning the next election, and their very sur- a great shot at the Liberal leadership, and vival as a party is in doubt. The rise of the came second to Christy Clark. While he may BC Conservatives under John Cummins has have made a better leader, the fact is any new led to almost half of the former Liberal votleader had to deal with so much baggage ers going with them, according to the polls. from the past 10 years that it would have Even if that number shrinks by quite a bit, it been difficult to survive the election. is obvious that the fight between the Liberals One of Falcon’s best moves in governand Conservatives will elect a whole lot of ment may not get much attention from the NDP MLAs. provincial media, but deserves a mention. The best example of what will likely hapWhen he was transportation minister, he pen was in the Chilliwack byelection a few ordered that the sale of the BC Rail Port months ago, where the NDP won a seat the subdivision, which runs between Cloverdale party has never held. and Deltaport, not go ahead. This was after Falcon can read polls as well as anyone. He it became clear that the sale of the main BC also knows that a general election is much Rail operations had not been handled well by different than either a byelection or whatever the government. Any sale of the Port subdivithe latest polls say. But as long as the Conser- sion would almost certainly have some serivatives run candidates in all ridings, and poll ous scandal attached to it. It remains the sole at least five per cent province-wide, the Liber- piece of BC Rail trackage still operated by the als cannot win. provincial Crown corporation. My best guess is this — Falcon will take a The entire BC Rail sale will be fully examprivate-sector job, but will keep his political ined by an inquiry which will almost certainly options on the back burner. He’s young enough be set up soon after the next election. When that he can still return to the provincial fray. it finally reports, I predict Falcon will be one He has been an excellent MLA. He was one of the few ministers to emerge unscathed. www. l a n g l e y t i m e s . com Contact us Main line ........................................... 604-533-4157 Classifieds.......................................... 604-575-5555

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he last one out of the Liberal caucus room better turn off the lights. Veteran Shuswap MLA George Abbott announced Thursday he won’t run again in May 2013. He brings the current number of Liberals bowing out to nine, including the high-profile Kevin Falcon and Bill Barisoff. All of them reference personal commitments for moving on, and that’s likely the case for individuals like Abbott, who has been in office since 1996. He deserves credit for his dedication to the public service and his constituents. However, there’s no ignoring the fact that the Liberals are in trouble. The freefall started under Gordon Campbell and if anything, the pace has picked up under Christy Clark. Despite her attempt to differentiate herself from her predecessor and promises of more open communication with British Columbians, Clark can’t get a break. Absolutely nothing has helped. The NDP continues to sit at the top of the polls and the B.C. Conservatives are nipping at the Liberals’ traditional free-enterprise base. As a result, there can’t be any doubt that the party’s fortunes have played a role in the rapid-fire retirements underway. Preferably, you leave office on your own terms rather than going down to defeat. It’s almost like history is repeating itself as there are parallels between what is happening to the Liberals and what occurred with the Socreds in their last days in power. Caucus members will continue to jump before spring’s election and Clark may become known as the latest version of Rita Johnston. —Vernon Morning Star (Black Press)

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International Festival was a great success Editor: On behalf of Langley’s International Festival Society, I would like to thank you for your continued support for this celebration. The festival was a huge success, and it was not possible without your help. It was the 12th annual celebration in Langley, which highlighted Canada’s cultural mosaic in several different ways. In this unique celebration of our community and cultural diversity, more than 150 performers from different cultures performed on the stage, there were about 90 food and market vendors, and many community organizations participated. In total, more than 20,000 people of all ages attended the event and enjoyed multicultural entertainment with colourful ethnic performances, visual arts, sports, a car show, educational and multicultural crafts, the international marketplace, a variety of foods and many other activities. The redesigned venue really worked to make it more enjoyable. This year, there was a full-line up of performing artists for the main stage. In the marketplace, a diverse selection of original artisans, hand-made crafts, clothing and jewelry drew attention of everyone. The multicultural food, children’s chalet, cultural art gallery, community organization information booths, health fair, Volkswagen car show, international soccer tournaments, and Bard in the Valley were the other attractions. The kite-making and flying at the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s booth was another appealing activity. Another exciting form of entertainment was the dog show, which featured dogs running through an agility course, a drill team of dogs and trainers dancing a choreographed dance to a song by the Black Eyed Peas and of course lots of laughs. The society has posted hundreds pictures of the event at its Facebook page which people are welcome to visit. It can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Langleys-International-Festival/339144639507832 Submitted photo Again, many thanks for your contribution. Sarwan Singh Randhawa, Many colourful performers took the stage at the 12th annual Langley International Festival, which was communication and media director, held at Willoughby Community Park adjacent to the Langley Events Centre last weekend. A wide variety Langley’s International Festival Society of activities in this year’s festival served to boost attendance and interest.

Writers’ Guild is an important part of Arts Council gallery Editor: As president of the Langley Writers’ Guild, I would like to let readers know that our group is present as Writers In Residence at the Langley Arts Council gallery. This was not mentioned in the Aug. 28 Times story (“Artists banking on interest”), about the gallery. The Writers’ Guild has been a member of the Langley Arts Council for many

years and as such has always tried to participate in LAC programs. We have had a room at the gallery almost from the day it opened and have had a writer in attendance throughout. Our goals as Writers in Residence is not only to display and sell our books — our individual publications as well as Guild chapbooks — but also to discuss writing

in all its forms with visitors to the gallery, and to give help to aspiring writers with their work, both prose and poetry. The Writers’ Guild holds regular meetings at the Langley City library on Douglas Crescent three times a month, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Writer in Residence program at the LAC gallery is a chance for writers,

who are unable to attend these meetings, to connect with our members and receive help and encouragement with their craft. I encourage anyone interested in any art form to drop in to the gallery and talk to our writers, or call 604-534-3384. Doris Riedweg, Langley

Editor: When will TransLink and Langley Township council deal with the elephant in the room? (The Times, Aug. 28, “Residents concerned with traffic safety.”) The reason that 16 Avenue is so dangerous is that it has been deliberately neglected for what it is — a major commuter route. In any other city, 16 Avenue

would be a six-lane artery. Instead, we have a two-lane country road that serves thousands of vehicles daily, and it has been that way since I first moved out here 25 years ago. Unbelievably, there are only four major roads that connect Surrey and Abbotsford — the freeway, Fraser Highway, 16 Avenue and Zero Avenue. Only the

freeway is four lanes. All the rest are two lane goat tracks. To put it in perspective, the residential street that I grew up on is wider than 16 Avenue. Rather than deal with the situation, council’s “solution” is to install speed bumps and radar speed boards. It even wished to place a roundabout that bicycles couldn’t negotiate.

The traffic situation on 16 Avenue will not be changed until council takes off its rose-coloured glasses and throws away the TransLink social re-engineering playbook, and begins to deal with the actual needs of the citizens of Langley Township. D. A. Harrison, Langley

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Police are searching for this suspect in an assault on Aug. 26.

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donate its end-of-season stock of lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear to women at the Ishtar transition houses in Langley and Aldergrove. This means every Ishtar resident “will be given the pieces they need,” said store manager Felicity Holmes. Feminine Form is at #195, 4061 - 200 St.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Fall Business Showcase & Mixer Presented by the Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, Mission & Surrey You are invited to attend or exhibit at the Fraser Valley’s most inclusive networking event of the year! Location: Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Convention Centre (Cascades Ballroom) ~ 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley Time: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Registration: This event is FREE for all guests to attend but an RSVP is greatly

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Saturday, October 20, 2012 Celebration of Excellence ~ Business Excellence Awards Last call for Sponsors! The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce invites you to help us recognize and celebrate businesses, organizations and business people who demonstrate outstanding innovation, growth, ethics, customer service and contributions to the community. Join us for the Awards Evening or be a sponsor: • Prestigious Award Sponsor • Reception Sponsor • Crystal Sponsor Location: Summit Theatre at Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Convention Centre Time: 6:00 pm (Reception) ~ 7:00 pm (Dinner and Awards) Tickets: $75.00 + HST p: 604-530-6656 e: info@langleychamber.com w: www.langleychamber.com Please Note: Cancellations will not be refunded within 24 hours of any Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce events.

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Pulling up the long driveway of Ted Baker’s South Langley property, it’s quickly apparent that the potter and retired graphic artist has a fairly diverse set of interests. From the standardbred mare and foal grazing in a field at the front of the property, the yearling frolicking in a paddock next to the barn and the rooster pecking its way around a coop full of hens, to the grapes, hops, kitchen herbs and Christmas trees growing in various corners of the property at the foot of 256 Street, Baker clearly has plenty to occupy his time. Here, almost everything has a role when it comes to generating income. The horses are bound for a race track one day, the chickens for dinner tables, the hops for someone’s home-brewed beer. And the pottery? Well... “I’m never going to make any money with pottery,” says Baker. “You go into art for the love of it. I give a lot of it away as wedding presents.” But for two weekends later this month, Baker’s focus will be firmly on his studio, with hundreds of visitors expected to drop in as they make their way along the fourth annual Langley Art Studio Tour. This is Baker’s first time as a stop on the tour. He was invited to join in last year, but because his studio was still a work in progress he had to decline. In fact, he’s just lately got it up and running after a four-decade detour into graphic design. “It’s taken 40 years to get back to being a potter. I’m looking forward to throwing again,” he said, standing inside the rustic wooden building that serves as his studio. Now that he’s retired, and with the kids grown and on their own, it was time to once again set up the pottery wheel he’s been carrying around since he graduated from the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr). Inside the studio he shares with his wife — a stained glass artist — the wheel sits idle at the moment. Just outside, the hand-built wood-fired brick kiln is empty and cool. A smattering of green (unfired) pieces — mostly tureens and escargot dishes — line the shelves of a small storeroom waiting for its next firing, which will happen during the studio tour. It’s important to Baker that his Asianinspired pieces are functional — that they are used as crockery rather than sit as decoration on a coffee table. But there are one or two whimsical pieces in the collection, too. Working from a newspaper image, the artist has recreated — of all things — an HIV virus, roughly the size of a volleyball. “I saw it and thought, ‘I could turn all those (pieces),’” he said. Once glazed and fired, it would make an ideal piece for a hospital or doctor’s office, he reasons. If they can put in the time, visitors will be able to watch Baker go through the entire process, beginning with the wedging of the wet clay. He will throw a

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Potter Ted Baker is participating in the Langley Art Studio Tour for the first time this year. His South Langley business, Pit Ranch Pottery recently opened at the foot of 256 Street with a hand-built wood burning brick kiln. few pieces as well, turning and shaping them on his wheel. But the highlight, the artist knows, will be the firing. “Not many people have seen a woodfired kiln. It’s so exciting,” he said. “Flames shoot out and it makes a sound similar to a steam locomotive — you’ve got this breathing dragon of a kiln.” ••• Baker is just one of 43 artists participating in the tour, which returns on Sept. 22, 23 and 29, 30 featuring 21 studios, along with several more ‘stops of interest’ along the way. Visitors will have four days to pop in on potters and painters, glass blowers and jewelry makers all over Langley, with one or two jumps across municipal boundary lines. In addition to studios this year, stops include wineries, country stores an alpaca farm and an artist-run gallery. Langley is home to dozens of professional artists who have small studios tucked away all over the place. But because the community is so geographically spread out, it is easy to overlook them. “You hear people say, I had no idea this was here or that was there,” said tour co-founder Deborah Strong, a silk artist whose own Langley City studio is located north of Newlands Golf and

Country Club. Art making is an isolated, solitary pursuit,” said Strong. “There’s no natural place where artists gather. This allows artists to connect with each other.” “That’s the reason we wanted to be involved,” agreed Jeannette Parkes, who along with her husband Robert, operates the Loafing Shed, a glass blowing studio just across the border at 90 Avenue and 184 Street in Port Kells — the opposite corner of the Township from Baker’s studio. That, and to take a bit of the load off the artists who have been organizing it each year since 2009. “I want to make sure this keeps going. It’s a lot of work,” said Parkes. With about a 50-50 split between new and returning artists, visitors will be able to check out old favourites and meet a few potential new ones. Visitors have ranged from young children to seniors — often they’ll get carloads of women out for an adventure or families spending the day together. And everyone has their own way of taking the tour, said Strong. Some people buzz through their list, ticking off each stop — getting in and getting out in a race to make it to every stop. Others find a medium that intrigues them and hang around for a while, wanting to know more about the artist’s

techniques and processes. The artists will once again give demonstrations, but this year’s schedule won’t be quite as structured as it was last autumn. Instead, they will be offered on demand — whenever there is a full studio — or even if there is just one person who is super keen, said Strong. In addition to focussing attention on the individual artists, the tour also helps raise awareness about just how much work goes into a piece of original art, said the women. “People like to have that connection with the person who made their art,” said Strong. “They want to know who I am, why I made it, what makes me tick.” ••• Studios will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Maps can be downloaded at langleyartstudiotour.ca. This year, for the first time, a bus company is on board offering tours each day. Enjoy Tour and Travel has two routes planned — one will run on both Saturdays and the other will run on both Sundays. The bus will visit four studios and two stops of interest each day, with pick up and drop off at the Langley Events Centre. There is a link on the art tour website.

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cer Foundation over the past three years. “This project is a tribute to my mom’s battle.” Fraser will construct a massive painting made out of donated bras. Each bra will be adhered to two seven foot by seven foot custom wood panels. They will all be painted white to create a blank surface. During the event he will paint live directly on top of the bras. Both works will represent a woman’s battle. Before and after a mastectomy. It’s one thing to see a collection of finished paintings hanging in a gallery; but it’s quite another when the creation of those paintings is the show. A video of Fraser posted on YouTube, shows the often shirtless artist whipping or wiping the paint onto large canvases with hands or a

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While last season saw the Langley Thunder emerge from the shadows to capture their first-ever Western Lacrosse Association championship, the team went into 2012 with a target firmly on their backs. The senior A lacrosse squad returned virtually the entire roster from last season, but also made some very major additions in former league most valuable player Lewis Ratcliff in an off-season trade — he earned WLA playoff MVP honours with 49 points in 10 games — as well as convincing Langley Minor Lacrosse homegrown talent Garrett Billings to return home to play for the summer. Those two moves were designed specifically to upgrade the Thunder offence which was silenced in the 2011 Mann Cup championships, won in five games by the Brampton Excelsiors. Langley won game one of the series before dropping the next four contests. “The first thing we wanted to address was our offence,” admitted Thunder coach Rod Jensen. “We lacked scoring in the finals last year.” After scoring 11 goals in a seriesopening victory at the 2011 Mann Cup championships, the Thunder offence went silent in dropping four straight games, scoring a combined 18 goals the rest of the way. Ratcliff tied for the team lead with points, including 26 goals, in a dozen games, while Billings was a deadly set-up man with 23 assists and 30 points in just six games. Combined with leading scorer Athan Iannucci (30 goals, 27 assists in 17 games), the Thunder were second during the regular season with nearly 10 goals a game. And in the postseason, the big three delivered. Aside from Ratcliff’s 49 points, Billings had 26 assists and 31 points while Iannucci added 14 goals and 22 points.

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Above: Langley Thunder’s Lewis Ratcliff whips the ball past Coquitlam goalie Nick Rose during game three of the Western Lacrosse Association finals. Ratcliff finished with 23 goals and 49 points in 10 games to win MVP honours as the Thunder won the WLA championship. Below: Garrett Billings is defended by Coquitlam’s Brad Richardson. The Thunder also got contributions from rookie Shayne Jackson (10 goals, 18 points) as well as Joel McCready and Alex Turner, who both had six goals and 13 points in the playoffs. The team also concentrated on adding depth and character, knowing they would be in tough to repeat as champs. “We picked up some real role players,” Jensen said, adding it was important the team and players not rest on the laurels of last season. As for last season’s Mann Cup defeat, Jensen said there is lots to take from that. “Last year was such a new thing, I think everybody was in awe,” he said. “It was an exciting time. “(But) we learned that we have to be patient and can’t let your guard down for a minute.” Prior to 2011, Jensen was the only member of the Thunder with Mann Cup experience, having coached Coquitlam to an appearance in the 2007 national championship

series. Langley captain Matt Leveque said there is lots to take from last season’s Mann Cup. “Not let our emotions get too involved,” he said. “Last year, we were just excited to be there and a lot of us were inexperienced, never having been to a Mann Cup before. “Now we are bringing last year’s experience with us. We just have to keep our emotions intact and stick with what the coaches tell us to do.” Ratcliff is playing for his first Mann Cup since 2005 when he won with the Victoria Shamrocks. He was

also on the ’Rocks team which won in 2003. “It is nice to get back there,” he said. “It is a lot of lacrosse in a short time but it is going to be a lot of fun.” The team should go into the series with a full arsenal after more than a week to heal between the end of the WLA final and the start off the Mann Cup (Sept. 7). Iannucci missed game six while Ian Poole, the league’s unsung hero award winner, should be good to go. Poole, who has been out of the line-up since game four, is the team’s face-off ace, having won nearly 59 per cent

(174-for-297) of the team’s draws during the regular season to lead the league in that category. His numbers were even better prior to the injury, winning 69 per cent of the face-offs (79-for-114) through the first seven games of the playoffs. Jensen knows Langley has its work cut out as they head to Peterborough to face a tough Lakers team. “Unfortunately this year, we will probably see the best team from the east that I have probably seen in the past 10 years,” he said. “It will be a tough series.” Follow the series at www.pointstreak.com.

Last year, Matt Leveque and his Langley Thunder teammates had their hands all over the Western Lacrosse Association championship trophy. And as has been well documented, the senior A lacrosse team lost in the Mann Cup championship series. So when the Thunder won their second straight WLA trophy on Wednesday at Coquitlam’s Poirier Sports Complex, the players let Langley team owner Ken Buchan Jr. handle the trophy while they steered clear of it during the celebration. “We picked it up last year,” said Leveque, who has been with the Langley team for seven seasons now, serving as captain for the past six. “(Last year) was more about the excitement of all the hard years we had before and finally being on top. “But of course, we didn’t win (the Mann Cup) last year, so we figured don’t touch it this year and see what the outcome is.” Leveque was referring to the struggles of the Langley squad prior to 2011. Since moving to Langley in 2004, the team went 30-96-1 with one playoff appearance in seven seasons. But last year, the Thunder went 8-8-2, qualified for the playoffs as the third seed and beat Victoria in the semifinals and top-ranked New Westminster in the championship series. In 2012, the Thunder went 12-6 to win the regular season crown, swept Burnaby 4-0 in the semifinals and then edged Coquitlam 4-2 in the finals. “It is definitely exciting,” said Leveque of the back-to-back titles. “It was a different feeling from last year seeing as we weren’t expected to go as far as we did (last year) and this year we were the team to beat.” Leveque said playing as the favourite can be a tricky thing. “It can be harder because you have all these expectations you have to live up to,” he said. “Whereas last year we were the underdogs, so everybody was counting us out.” Against Coquitlam in the WLA finals, Leveque said the key was sticking to the Thunder’s systems. “If we started trying to go one-on-one, it would have played right into their system and had a different outcome for us,” he said. “We would not have scored the game we scored.” A big reason for the Thunder’s success was the offence provided by off-season acquisition Lewis Ratcliff, who has been to four Mann Cups and won twice. Ratcliff was named most valuable player of the playoffs after notching 23 goals and 49 points in 10 games. He deflected credit for the award. “Obviously it is nice to get recognized, but realistically, our defence and our goaltending is what won us this series,” Ratcliff said. “They did a great job and I just tried to chip in where I could. “I thought we did a really good job as an offence in keeping the ball hot and making everyone dangerous.”

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Soccer League (PCSL) Premier of friendlies against local Women’s regular competition. Exhibition season, and in the matches are scheduled 2012 Challenge within the Pacific Cup. Northwest region Internationally, against elite club four girls from last teams, including teams year’s Girls Elite from the EA SPORTS squad played on BC Soccer Premier the Canadian U-17 League (BCSPL), women’s national Major League Soccer team that qualified Academies, and other for next month’s USSDA Pre-Academy 2012 FIFA U-17 teams. Women’s World ••••• Cup in Azerbaijan, Two local cyclists Carley including have been short-listed Radomski Radomski. to ride for Canada at Kasper and his the upcoming UCI road teammates will play a schedule world championships.

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Bonniecrete Const Ltd D Crack Repairs D Driveways D Patios, etc. D Provide Proper Drainage

Ross 604D535D0124 SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973). Prep & Place - Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call / Text 604-309-8615

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662 Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers! bcclassified.com Call 604-575-5555

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

langleytimes.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

10% OFF when you Mention this ad HARDI RENO SVS. *Plumbing *Tile *Drywall*Paint*More! 778-865-4072

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281

GARDENING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604-537-4140

Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. Crews available for new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

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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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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HANDYMAN SERVICES Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Repairs 604-625-4655. Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing

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ABOVE THE REST â&#x20AC;&#x153; Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est. â&#x20AC;˘ Written Guarantee â&#x20AC;˘ No Hassle â&#x20AC;˘ Quick Work â&#x20AC;˘ Insured â&#x20AC;˘ WCB

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

European Quality Workmanship

SPECIALTY AUCTION

â&#x20AC;˘ Portable Toilets â&#x20AC;˘ Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Containers â&#x20AC;˘ Waste Management â&#x20AC;˘ Storage

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www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

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Sept. 5th @ 5:00pm Preview 9:00am

*Tool Cabinets *Tool Chests *New In Box Hand Tools *Estate & Storage Lockers *Yakima Roof Racks CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Unit # 4 - 26157 FRASER HWY., accredited appraisals available

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

SINCE 1977

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Rooms from $99 inc. paint

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Over 2000 colours to choose from Exterior 2012 Specials!

CEILINGS OUR SPECIALTY Paul Schenderling 604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221

#1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing.

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SUNDECKS DECKS - New & Repair Stairs & Railings. Call 604-377-6197

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Next Antique Auction Monday Sept 10th Viewing Sunday, Sept 9th Antique furnishings and local collectibles, consignments welcome CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!

A-OK PAINTING

FREE ESTIMATES Serving Langley since 1986 Lawn Mowing - Yard Cleanups Power Racking - Hedges Pruning - Rubbish Removal New Lawns - Top Soil & Bark Mulch. Fully Insured

Call (604)889-6552

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete renos, decks, kitchens & baths, from start to finish. All trades available. Over 25 years experience. Call Derek (604)720-5955

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

Forget the Rest Call The Best! Harry 604-617-0864 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

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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CHINESE SHAR PEIS. Healthy happy M. & F. Variety of colors & ages. Brush & bear coats. House raised. Well socialized. Vet â&#x153;&#x201D;, shots. Now 604-814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca

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FUEL

1/2 Month Free LANGLEY CITY Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,

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FURNITURE

A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $150 - Call: 604-484-0379

MATTRESSES starting at $99

LANGLEY, DOWNTON 2 Bdrm apt, 6 appls, $1000/mo, avail now, email langleyguy62@hotmail.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Twins â&#x20AC;˘ Fulls â&#x20AC;˘ Queens â&#x20AC;˘ Kings 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

LANGLEY, lrg 1 bdrm & den, 4 appl + inste W/D, F/P. Immed. $950/mo. Cat okay. (604)936-0739

GARAGE SALES

MULTI family garage sale, 2227528th Ave. Langley , Sept 8 and 9 10:00 - 2:00 Includes couches, table and chair sets, assorted chairs, clothes dryers, speakers, receivers, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Assorted household items, Parrot cages and accessories, Yamaha keyboard, wall shelf units. (byrnenorma@shaw.ca) ( 604-5102770)

DALMATIANS, 3M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

ENGLISH Springer Spaniel Puppies- Non-reg. $850 Ready end of Sept/12. 5 br/wht 2 blk/wht male/female. call after 6pm or text before to 604-798-4998 ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups. Beautiful, loving, healthy, family raised. 1st shots, micro chipped, 2 year genetic health guartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Born June 12th. $2,000. 604-850-4192.

MALTESE pups, Born July 13. 2 Males-Non-shed. vet â&#x153;&#x201D;, dewormed, 1shots. $750/ea. 604-464-5077 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, 4 F. left, born June 27, CKC reg. vetâ&#x153;&#x201C; $700. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730.

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SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, 9 weeks old, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies, (604)826-6311

604.587.5865

SHORKIES beautiful Yorkie/Shih Tzu X pups, $600. 2 M & 2 F, happy, 1st shots, vet chkd, good pet homes only. (604)510-1477

RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!

Toy Australian Shepherds, 3 merle males, 1 tri color male, 8 wks old, $500, 604-819-5500, 604-794-3231

Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, female, 8 weeks. $850. 604-702-8338 Chwk

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UNDER $100

HANDSOME bookcase with 2 drawers, matching flush stool, matching side table, all $100. (604)514-8052

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

LABRADOODLE puppies. F1B. Medium, Non shedding Black or apricot. Ready September $1200. Tel 604-355-9881 Fall Clean-up Special $99 Bins for 7 days + dump fees Call 778-574-6223 to book your bin TODAY!!

RENTALS

small to LARGE ads get results in

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Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $720. 604-530-6384.

TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060

25 yrs in rooďŹ ng industry

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

Mainland RooďŹ ng Ltd.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

ALDERGROVE. LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BATH condo. Clean, F/S, W/D. Avail. immed. NS/NP, no parties. $825/mo. Call 604-866-8825.

PETS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Martin Scherrer at 250-593-2253.

FULLY SEASONED, Alder, Maple, Birch. Split & Delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Five 5 Acre Lots

In a new development with paved roads, Hydro/Tel at the lot line, gravel driveways, 2 lots with wells. Beautifully treed lots only 5 minute walk to Lone Butte store and pub, 20 minutes to 100 Mile House and right in the middle of some of Caribooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous lakes, Horse Lake, Watch Lake & Green Lake - all within 15 minâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!

â&#x20AC;˘ Tree & Stump Removal â&#x20AC;˘ CertiďŹ ed Arborists â&#x20AC;˘ 20 yrs exp. â&#x20AC;˘ 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bucket Truck â&#x20AC;˘ Crown Reduction â&#x20AC;˘ Spiral Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Land Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Best Rates ~

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Live the Cariboo Dream Life

TILING

15 YRS exp. tile & hardwood installer for any job small or big. competitive rates. Call 604-916-0046 or www.futuristichomeservices.com for more info.

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PARADISE LANDSCAPING

560

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

AUCTIONS 604-857-0800

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Big Valley Auction

GRAHAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXCAVATING

PK CONTRACTING Mini excavator, concrete breaking drainage hauling. (Fully insured). (604)218-0279

356

Residential & Commercial Services

$45/Hr

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE ~ Excavation, Clearing ~ ~ Drainage, Final Grading ~ Free Estimates, 20 years exp. Fully Insured/WCB

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DISPOSAL BINS

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Local & Long Distance

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

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A34 Tuesday, September 4, 2012 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

LANGLEY

Move-In Allowance / Seniors Discount Avail. Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal swimming pool and tennis court. Hot water and parking included. Some pets welcome.

APARTMENT/CONDO

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail

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

5374 - 203rd St, Langley

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Call 604-533-9780 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. 778-898-0083 604-540-2028

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

LANGLEY .Encore 1 bdrm; 2 bdrm Rent Now $950 - $1225

LANGLEY

BRIGHTON APARTMENTS

Large 1 & 2 Bdrm. Apts Move-In Allowance / Seniors Discount Avail. On-site manager. 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

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-533-6945 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY CITY

MAPLE MANOR APTS. 20117 - 56 Avenue 1 & 2 bdrm suites $735 to $850 includes heat, hot water, cable to channel 43. On site security

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).

Call 604-881-7111 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com/ thunerbird_centre.html

1st MONTH FREE

Ph: 604-533-4061 LANGLEY CITY, The Bentley, 3rd floor, south facing, beautiful 1 bdrm condo, extra large balcony, 5 appl., f/p, new carpets, lino & paint. u/g prkg & strg. Avail. now. $850/mo: inc. gas & h/w. 604-608-1511 or email rmcdonald123@hotmail.com

LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

WAREHOUSE for lease, 13504050 Sqft, SRY, call PARAM 604649-5173 paramatwal@hotmail.com.

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

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750

ALDERGROVE: 26324 16th Ave. 1 Bdrm $550/mo incl hydro, avail Oct 1st. (604) 556-8199, 825-4611. ALDERGROVE. 2 bdrm bsmt $700/mo incl util & cbl/tv. Avail Sept 15 or Oct 1. Call 778-551-0284 ALDERGROVE: Gloucester area 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, W/D, $1150/mo Avail immed. Ph: 604-649-3557.

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 INFINITY 4 DOOR FULL PRICE $6688 Why so cheap? I’m in pain.. I need dental work immediately! Lovely Infinity i35 Sport Luxury 4 door sedan V6 auto, sunroof, genuine Carnuba black leather interior, all orig cond, no accidents, Loaded, nice cond! $6688. First Come First Serve! No Triflers! 604-619-5501.

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555

812

AUTO SERVICES

RECREATIONAL/SALE

The Scrapper

Mode-34 SI. Ford chasse, 460CID engine SFI, 4 spd, auto. trans (with over drive) Power steering, power brakes, disk brakes on 4 wheels, tilt st. wheel, a/c, cruise, burner range, oven, double sink & many more extras. A must see! Original owner. Under 70,000 miles.

Price $19,950. Henry 604-309-6012

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2006 CHRYSLER 300, 4 dr, loaded, 77K, fresh AirCare, awesome shape, $9950. Jim 604-828-2084

604-592-5663 12730 - 66 Avenue

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TRANSPORTATION

SURREY - Highlands - Deluxe 2 bdrm. 2 bath, h/w flrs. & new carpet / paint, all appli. incl’s w/d, like new. Sept. 1 Grt. Location. 778-883-4262

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LANGLEY CITY: 4/bdrms, 2/baths, 4/appl, $1600 + util. Pet OK. Oct 1 or poss Sept 15 Joe 604-532-8975 NEWLY Renovated Home on private acrage 200 th/84 Ave, 3500sqft, 5 bedrooms, 3baths, Covered garage with lots of extra parkings. Available RIGHT AWAY. Shopping, University near by. Looking for good tenants for long term agreement. Please contact (778)919-4270 WILLIAMS Park Area, older 2 bdrm house, carport, on acreage. Ideal for nonsmoking couple. $1,000 plus utilities. Property is for sale and rental is monthly only. Call 604-8237383.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

WILLOUGHBY 72/200, brand new 4 bdrm + den 3 bath, fam/rm, lge ktchn $2000. NS/NP. 604-825-9202

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in September $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095. or 1-866-669-9222

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

CARS - DOMESTIC

LANGLEY - 3 bdrm., 3 bath, t/hse. Clean, Close to Willowbrook Mall. 5 Appli’s, garage. Avail. Sept. 1st. $1600/mo. Call: 604-613-5742

Starting at $835.

Scotty 604-313-1887

2006 MAZDA 3 - 4 dr sedan. auto, 2l, 70,000 kms, Blue. Many options. $7700/firm (604)538-4883

1991 Class A MOTORHOME

2002 CHRYSLER NEON, auto, 149K, spoiler, pb., pl., ps., a/c, c/d, alarm, keyless, chrome wheels. $2900. 604-502-9912.

$675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security

Metal Recycling Ltd. We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

CLAYTON HTS - Brand new 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bthrm. 1500 sq. ft. Townhouse. Incl. 6 appl. n/s, n/p. $1700/mo. Oct. 1st. (604)992-8856

Newly Renovated Units

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2002 NISSAN SENTRA 128,000km, silver, manual trans. ps., pb., pl., keyless, one owner, no accidents. $4200. (604)657-6844

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WILLOUGHBY, 210/83 Ave., 2 bdrm, 3 yrs old, 1 bath. $950 incl. cable, net, utils. Across from Lynn Fripps elem. school. W/D, NS/NP. Avail. now or Oct. 1 604-882-7516

2 & 3 bedrooms

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8600/firm. 604-538-9257.

WALNUT GROVE. Lrg 1 bdrm ste, full bath, sep ent, alarm, $850incl utils/wifi. NS/NP, Ref’s, Sept 1 .604808-6487 or 604-218-0087.

$1100 - $1200/m

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2006 VW Beetle convertible red with black leather int. Low kms. Well maint. $12,000: (604)551-9506

MURRAYVILLE 2 bdrm bsmt ste rear prvt entry & deck. N/P N/S. Walk to Bus & Shops. Avail Now. Incl utils, fridge, stove & shrd lndry. $875/mo Call 604-530-7979

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!!

845

1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA - 4 dr, exc. cond. auto, new tires. Aircared for 2 yrs. $3250/obo. 604-828-9496

LANGLEY/ Willoughby, lrg 2 bdrm, priv. ent, full bath, d/w. NS/NP. Nr amens, $950/mo incl utils & shrd lndry. Avail immed. 604-202-6524.

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION

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LANGLEY/SURREY border, newer 1 bdrm. N/S, N/P. Incl cable. Avail immed. $750/mo. incl util. (604)532-0205

“SIMRAN VILLAS”

LANGLEY. 1 BDRM, shared utils. Cable/internet incl, $500/mo. Fernridge area. Must like animals. Call: Bob 604-539-0091.

LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE 1 Bdrm 800 sq.ft. bsmt ste. $750 utils, internet, laundry & cable incl. Add 2nd room for $250/more. Avail immed. Call: (604) 530-7150 or 533-0906.

752

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

1-888-229-0744

LANGLEY, 200/72. Avail now. NEW 1 bdrm + den, F/P, W/D, D/W, $950 incl utils, cable. NS/NP. Refs. (604)514-3837 leave message.

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES FOR RENT

Loans

ALDERGROVE, 1 BDRM, quiet home. Avail now. Shrd lndry, $575 incl gas/hydro. 778-240-5798.

MILNER 2 bdrm., 2 bath mobile home. N/S N/P. $1000 mo. On acreage with driveway. Nov. 1. 604839-5700

736

Auto

ALDERGROVE: 1 bdr, fncd yrd, pri entr. N/S, no parties. Sept. 1st. $550/mo inc hydro. 604-856-5334

WILLOUGHBY HEIGHTS. New 1 bdrm bsmt ste. Sep entry, w/d, storage. Prefer quiet prof. NS/NP. Oct 1 or sooner. $850. (778)828-6122

1 bedroom plus den house Clayton Heights, suitable for adults,$1000 per month plus utils. available Sept 1. call Ron 604-808-2795

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TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

SURREY TOWNHOUSES

Apartments

Criminal record check may be req’d.

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.

STORAGE

SECURED & FENCED yard space for RV parking available. Fraser Hwy & 238th, Langley. Min. $100 up to 33’. 604-534-9936 daytime.

Linwood Place Apts 20051- 55 A Ave.

20727 Fraser Highway

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

749

TRANSPORTATION

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

CHESTNUT PLACE 1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable

Please call 604-534-9499

715

RENTALS

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The Langley Times • Tuesday, September 4, 2012 • 35

Monique Papineau

Leigh Turnbull

Duane Marcum

Robert Heard

Joanne Lee

Wenda Russell

Free Money (Really???)

Rudy Storteboom

I’ve never been a great believer in the word free. Unless it’s a friend lending you something, or giving you something, or just wanting to get rid of something that is worthless to him or her, otherwise there must be a catch.

Hugh Message

Even more suspicious is when it’s our government giving away money. After all, it’s not their money anyway; it’s our money that we paid to them. That said it is true that, for a limited time only, the BC government is giving a bonus of up to $10,000 to first-time homebuyers of a new home. Not only that but it’s non-taxable. You can find the details at http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Income_Taxes/Personal_Income_Tax/tax_credits/fthb_bonus_about. htm The bonus is available to those who entered into a purchase contract anytime after February 21, 2012 and the purchase must complete before April 1, 2013. All buyers on the contract must not have previously owned a primary residence anywhere in the world. The claimant filing a claim for the bonus must file a BC resident personal income tax return for 2011. If they moved to BC in 2012 then they must file a BC resident personal income tax return for 2012. If they move to BC after 2012 then too bad, so sad.

Joe Borlinha

Joe Ciulla

Phil Hayes

Maureen Rostas

Julia Petrova

The homes must be located in BC and the bonus is available on new homes, substantially (90%) renovated homes, including detached and semi-detached new homes, duplexes, townhouses, residential condominium homes, mobile homes, floating homes, and residential homes in a co-operative housing corporation. The bonus is even available to eligible first-time buyers of owner-built homes. In order to be eligible for this bonus the claimant must be eligible for the BC HST New Housing Rebate and must intend to live in the house as a primary residence. The bonus is calculated at 5% of the price, not including HST. However, the bonus is income-tested. The bonus will be phased out at a rate of 20% of net income for individuals and 10% for couples in excess of $150,000. The bonus has a ceiling of $10,000 in all instances. So if you’re earning $200,000 a year or more, sorry, no bonus for you.

Victoria Ponomarenko

Still, it’s money the government gives you and you don’t have to pay it back. Couple that with the exemption for first time home buyers, who qualify, from the Property Purchase Tax, the BC HST New Housing Rebate, and the lowest mortgage rates that we have seen in a lifetime along with a minimum 5% down payment and it’s beginning to look pretty darn attractive. Consider the purchase of a brand new 2 bedroom condo in Langley for $200,000. With 5% down, a mortgage of $190,000 at 3.09% for five years and 25 year amortization your payments are $910 each month. Throw in the strata fees of $175 each month and the property taxes of $160 each month and the cost of your new home is about $1,250 each month. In addition you save about $8,500 of HST, $3,000 of Property Purchase Tax plus you receive a bonus of $10,000. That adds up to over $20,000 in savings, rebates & bonuses. Buying a brand new $200,000 condo is not looking like such a bad thing for a first-time homebuyer. Own your own home, start now to build your long term equity by paying a mortgage instead of rent, and choose your own lifestyle. And best of all, you get to do it with the governments free money. Really!!

Andy Schildhorn Personal Real Estate Corporation

Nina Gatchalian

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Donna Harper

Wes Jamison

Lindy Leclair

Kathryn Croutch

Stewart Henderson

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Brad Richert

Roy Pereira

Mike Thibodeau

• The Langley Times • Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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