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Appeal denied in dial-a-dope case Supreme Court judge rules four-year span between arrest and trial ‘is not beyond limits of constitutional tolerance’ Monique TaMMinga Times Reporter

A Supreme Court judge has dismissed a Surrey couple’s application to have their criminal charges dropped in connection with a large dial-a-dope operation in Langley in 2008. B.C. Supreme Court Justice J. Verhoeven denied an application made by Barrett Jordan, 27, and Kristina Gaudet, 23, for a stay of all proceedings based on their right to a timely trial. The pair, who face trafficking and possession charges in 2008, argued the length of time it has taken for their cases to go to trial is unjust. Their trials are set for January, 2013. The total length of the delay from the charges to the end of the scheduled trial

date is just over four years for both. Between March 12, 2008 and Dec. 17, 2008, the Langley RCMP investigated a dial-a-dope operation selling heroin and cocaine in Langley and Surrey. The Crown alleges that Jordan was running the operation. In particular, the Crown alleges that he was responsible for the phone line on which orders were placed, and that he employed others and supplied them with drugs to deliver to the buyers. The Crown contends that between May 6 and Dec. 10, 2008, undercover police officers purchased cocaine on six separate occasions by calling a cellphone number associated with Jordan. On Dec. 17, 2008, the police executed a search warrant at an apartment on 68 Avenue in Surrey. The Crown contends

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These arrests and charges came at a time when a drug turf war was exploding in Langley, resulting in at least two drug-related murders in March 2009 of Laura Lamoureux and Marc Bontkes. Both were believed to be ripping off dial-a-dope operations. Gaudet contends that the delay has held her back from pursuing a career in accounting. If she has a criminal conviction it would not allow her to go into that career. She also claims the wait has caused anxiety and depression. “The delay is not beyond the limits of constitutional tolerance,” said Verhoeven in his judgement in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. “I am not persuaded that Ms. Gaudet has established a breach of her rights.”

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With one week under its nose, 192 safe rides were provided by more than 120 Operation Red Nose volunteers in Langley and Surrey. That adds up to more than 5,600 kilometres driven. Dec. 1 was the start of the Christmas impaired driving campaign and the 35th anniversary of the CounterAttack program. Langley RCMP were conducting CounterAttack roadblocks on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in the 6000 block of the 204 Street overpass in the late hours, said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks. Among those stopped, a 45-yearold Langley man was pulled over at midnight and issued a 90-day roadside prohibitions and his vehicle impounded for 30 days after failing a breathalyzer test, said Marks. Six drivers were caught drunk this weekend and given 90-day roadside prohibition. “Rather than spending their hardearned money on Christmas presents, they will be responsible for fines and fees to the tune of several

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thousand dollars. In addition, their vehicles have been impounded for 30 days,” said Marks. On average, seven people are killed in B.C. in impaired-related crashed in December. Langley RCMP also issued six three-day driving prohibitions to drivers. They will lose the use of their vehicles for that time and also pay several hundred dollars in fines and reinstatement fees for their driver’s licenses. Operation Red Nose (ORN) provides free rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season. Langley RCMP Operations Officer Inspector Stephan Drolet is volunteering as a driver this season. “The success of Operation Red Nose is wholly dependent on the people who volunteer for the program. It’s a great way to give back to your community while helping to keep our roads safe over the holidays,” said Drolet. In 2011, 4,276 dedicated volunteers across 12 B.C. communities drove 188,000 kms and gave 7,716 rides to get people and their vehicles home safely.

Cellphone thefts at Langley bus exchange

Monique TaMMinga Times Reporter

Can you hear me now? Langley RCMP are putting out a warning not to let people borrow your cellphone to “make a quick call” after several reports of smartphone thefts. There have been a couple of recent incidents of cellphone thefts at the Logan Avenue bus loop. Different suspects have gone up to

someone and asked to borrow the person’s phone to make a quick call. Once the person lends them the phone, they take off, said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks. “Protect your cellphones. If you want to help a person out, give them a quarter, but don’t give them your $700 phone,” said Marks. If this has happened to you and you haven’t reported it to police, call Langley detachment at 604-532-3200.

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Alexandra Beaulieu, 14, helped children attending the St. George’s Christmas bazaar in Fort Langley find jewelry and other items for Christmas gifts. The price: under $1 for all items — making it one of the best Christmas gift deals available.

Most councillors don’t get travel allowances

Dan Ferguson Times Reporter

A list prepared for the Langley Township council remuneration task force shows most B.C. municipalities don’t pay their councillors a monthly travel allowance. Councillor Kim Richter released the list on Wednesday, following the Monday (Dec. 3) council vote that approved the task force recommendation of a new $340 a month travel allowance for Township councillors, and an $850 a month travel allowance for the mayor. The survey of 16 B.C. municipalities found only four of the 16 pay their councillors a monthly car allowance similar to the Township measure. According to the Township numbers,

Delta pays councillors a travel allowance of $864 a month, Coquitlam pays $308, Maple Ridge pays $201.91 and New Westminster pays councillors $133 a month, plus a per kilometre rate. The other communities either paid only a per kilometre rate, or nothing, or, in the case of Victoria and Richmond, allowed use of city-owned vehicles. Councillors who didn’t get a monthly allowance still benefited from a federal tax rule that exempts one-third of their income from taxes by declaring it to be an “expense allowance” which includes “mileage or other traveling allowance.” The same list shows a majority of mayors in the sample of municipalities received travel allowances, 10 of the 16. The Township list did not include the

City of Langley, which does not pay a monthly travel allowance to councillors or the mayor, or Surrey where the mayor gets a travel allowance but the councillors do not (they get a per-km mileage payment). The Township list also did not include the City of Vancouver, where the mayor and council members have the option of receiving a portion of their annual budget as a monthly transportation allowance or paying for transportation expenses such as taxi fares and public transit from their annual budget as they are incurred. The Township of Langley council remuneration task force based the travel allowance on the amount collected by a provincial MLA in an “urban riding” then giving the mayor 80 per cent of that amount

and councillors 40 per cent. “Most positions in both the public and private sectors fund transportation costs if this is a significant cost of performing the job,” the task force stated in a Nov. 26 report to Township council. For the councillors, the new $340 a month travel allowance on top of their salary of $42,936 adds $4,080 to their overall compensation, an increase of 9.5 per cent. The $850 a month allowance for Mayor Jack Froese amounts to another $10,200 on top of his salary of $105,456, an increase of 9.7 per cent. The mayor has noted the travel allowance is not mandatory and council members who object to it may refuse. See page 4 for more details on the 16 cities listed in the Township survey.

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Jafari, the giraffe, died of a degenerative brain disease. After an exhaustive investigation into the unexpected death of the Greater Vancouver Zoo’s giraffe last month, numerous pathologists and zoo experts were brought in and concluded that Jafari died of a brain disease called encephalomalacia caused by toxins in the stomach. “There are a variety of causes of encephalomalacia in ruminants (animals with a fermenting stomach, like cattle, sheep, deer and giraffes). The ruminant stomach is a giant fermenting vat filled with bacteria,” said Dr. Hilmsworth, an independent veterinary anatomic pathologist. “This vat can be extremely sensitive, and, on occasion, even very small changes in intake or digestion can cause those bacteria to produce toxic substances that can affect the brain. Unfortunately, the exact

mechanism linking gastrointestinal dysfunction to encephalomalacia is still poorly understood, despite the fact that the condition is relatively common in domestic ruminants, such as cattle.” The zoo’s vet, Dr. Bruce Burton, said the 12-year-old giraffe didn’t suffer. “Given all the information that we have, Jafari died very quickly and fortunately; there would have been little or no suffering.” Jafari was the third giraffe to die at the zoo in 12 months. Jafari’s breeding partner and their young son died in November 2011. The necropsy results for those deaths were inconclusive. Those deaths left Jafari by himself. In the summer, the zoo brought in a five year old male for Jafari to have a companion. Giraffes are herd animals. Jafari’s unexpected death did bring the B.C. SPCA out to investigate. With the results of the nec-

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he federal government needed the wisdom of Solomon to come up with a decision on the takeover of Nexen Inc. by CNOOC, a Chinese state-owned oil company. While Solomon’s wisdom was not available, the decision announced on Friday by Prime Minister Stephen Harper does cover a lot of bases and answer many concerns. The Canadian economy operates through the free enterprise system. Direct government involvement in the economy, by way of ownership of companies, has been drastically reduced in the past 20 years. At the same time, the oil sands are likely the greatest treasure trove of a scarce resource in the world, and they need vast amounts of capital to even begin to be developed. While many oil companies are involved in the oil sands, they have a finite limit on how much capital they can commit to their projects there — particularly when oil prices are unstable and demand is dropping in many markets. CNOOC wants to be part of the oil sands. Nexen offers that opportunity, even though it is not a major player there. In fact, most of its assets are outside Canada, but it is based in and run out of Calgary. Many Canadians of all political stripes have grave concerns about the Chinese government controlling and influencing a sector of the Canadian economy, and that’s a reasonable concern. That’s why Harper said that the Nexen purchase will be the last by a state-owned oil company, unless there are “exceptional circumstances.” What those are remains to be seen. Canada needs foreign capital. However, the federal government has not been nearly as vigilant as it should be after allowing takeovers. It has often stood by as companies are hollowed out by foreign buyers. The best example of this is Stelco in Hamilton, but there are many others. This time around, the government promises to be looking at Nexen’s operations on an ongoing basis and monitoring just how it operates under CNOOC control. This ongoing vigilance is necessary with large foreign takeovers, particularly in the resources field. China is welcome to invest in Canada. Whether Chinese companies are stateowned or private, they need to fully adhere to all Canadian laws, employ Canadians and be good corporate citizens in this country. They also need to keep their promises. If they do so, there should be no problems.

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angley Township may have who have been named by the used a sledgehammer to Township not direct questions squash a fly, by banning and inquiries to a specific email From Jacob de Raadt from council address at Township hall, and chambers, and additionally not at least be given the courtesy of the Editor allowing him and several other frankbucholtz a written reply from Township members of the community to staff? If phone calls or personal directly communicate with anyone within contact are a problem, keep communication Township hall. at the written level — but don’t involve a law There is no question that de Raadt did not firm. always conduct himself in a civil manner * * * within the council chambers. There is a need Last week’s column on the taxation rate for proper decorum at council, just as there paid by smaller breweries prompted an interneeds to be decorum in any formal procedure esting response from Abbotsford-Mission MLA — whether in the courtroom or the classRandy Hawes, an outgoing Liberal MLA and room. former cabinet minister. Just becaues people do not conduct themHawes believes that his own government is selves with decorum does not mean that playing favourites with Pacific Western Brewthere no longer needs to be any. It is up to ery, which he characterizes as much larger the mayor to enforce it in the council chamthan microbreweries. ber. He sent me a press release from the B.C. Mayor Jack Froese has, on the few occaCraft Brewers Guild. sions that I have been there since his elec“The government has not consulted with tion, emphasized the need for decorum withthe BC Craft Brewers Guild on the changes out being heavy-handed about it. made by the minister,” says BC Craft BrewAn outburst by de Raadt in the summer ers Guild Chairman Tod Melnyk (in the press months was certainly out of order and it isn’t release.) “And while we appreciate the fact surprising that council looked further into the that the BC Liberal government wants to issue. However, having a Vancouver law firm help small businesses, especially the brewing act as the sole conduit between de Raadt and industry, this is not something that benefits the Township, and also between several other anyone other than one brewer, and there are residents on one issue, is going too far. many other initiatives that we would look for Lawyers don’t even pick up the phone their support on that affect all of the small without turning on the billing meter, and the brewers in the province.” Township pays out far too much in legal fees Hawes concurs, and says the government already. should not be playing favourites in any indusWhy could de Raadt and other citizens try. 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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here is nothing more hypocritical than a politician who espouses fiscal prudence, preaches the evils of deficits and debt, and votes year over year for budgets with massive deficits. That’s what the BC Liberals have done this entire term. They have reached fiscal discipline, all the while requiring every one of their MLAs to vote “Yea” to successive budgets with huge deficits that grew the provincial debt by over $15 billion in just three years. The BC NDP will be no better. They too will force their MLAs to vote for deficit budgets because they don’t have the courage of their convictions to raise enough government revenue to be able to deliver on their promises to fix B.C.’s struggling health care, education, and social services systems. The ability to deficit finance without penalty is what allows provincial and federal politicians to reduce our taxes in order to buy our votes, while lying to us about being able to deliver quality public services. What if individual MLAs were fired if they voted for deficit budgets? Ludicrous, you say? Tell that to school trustees who get fired by the education minister if they try to present a deficit budget because they refuse to close schools and want the province to cover the real costs of delivering quality education to our children. Tell that to local government representatives who are bound by law to balance their budgets every year, and who don’t enjoy the luxury of federal and provincial politicians who can repeal their balanced budget law when it suits their interests. Until individual MLAs and MPs are forced to answer for voting for deficit financing, we’ll never have the difficult and necessary conversation about balancing our expectations for government with our willingness to pay. — Bob Simpson, independent MLA for Cariboo North, Williams Lake Tribune The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org

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Councillor’s travel allowance goes to charity He challenges others in community to give as well Editor: Much has been said about a proposed travel allowance benefit given to the mayor and council at the Township of Langley over the last few weeks. I admit it right off the top, it is indeed a benefit, fully taxable and part of one’s gross income. But I will be donating it in its entirety to charities — my church, service clubs, the cancer society, the heart fund, fibromyalgia groups, Rotary clubs, hockey and gymnastics organizations, among countless other groups. I also include some raffle tickets I just bought from some group, and I don’t even know who they are. All I know they are from some school in Langley, but I’m not sure which one. And believe it or not, I’m sure most of my colleagues will be doing the same. In fact our mayor, Jack Froese,

was presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for philanthropy and service work throughout the community. His family supports many needy groups and organizations. So, at this time of year, I challenge everyone to help wherever you can. If you’re already doing so, many thanks to you, because your efforts are appreciated. There are many local Langley charities that are always looking for support like the Langley Christmas Bureau, various churches, the Langley Food Bank, Aldergrove Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and my favourite, the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope. If you don’t have much money, you can donate your time, they are always looking for people to help with the Kettle Drive at the Salvation Army. If you can’t get out, you can use your

phone or send flyers around your neighbourhood to collect food and clothing. When it comes to supporting the less fortunate in this community, there is always something that you can do and it doesn’t have to be at Christmas time. When it comes to me and this socalled travel expense, I will be donating all of it and then some to charity! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone in the Langleys. Councillor Steve Ferguson, Langley Township Editor’s note — According to Canada Revenue Agency, members of local councils do not pay tax on one-third of their salaries and expense allowances, in order to cover their travel and other expenses.

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We need more Jacob de Raadts More pay raise thoughts to provide criticism of council Editor: Within democratic societies, the law is most often the means by which the truth or an opinion can be brought forward by citizens. When one perceives that the actions of an elected council may be wrong, for whatever reason, the laws permitting freedom of speech are firmly entrenched and utilized. Paradoxically, the banning of Jacob de Raadt, a citizen of Langley, from attending and speaking at public hearings in Langley Township is, in my opinion, a perversion of the law and the entire democratic process. Like our friend, the recentlydeparted, Eric Bysouth, de Raadt cares very much for Langley and its well-being. The modus operandi for expressing that concern on the part of these two valued citizens was, and is, diametrically opposite. Where Bysouth was polite, soft-spoken and considerate in his council presentations, de Raadt is very animated, loud, vociferous, prolonged and yes, even rude sometimes. But he is a professionally trained engineer, a valued consultant, a consummate researcher of information and very passionate about right and wrong. So why resort to legal means to ban de Raadt from the public council meetings? From my perception, it is probably because he is an embarrassment to this council. De Raadt has made a number of council decisions look inadequate, unfair and ill-conceived.

These are conclusions a growing number of people have reached in light of the actions of the present council who, save for one or two members, have: - ignored the concerns of the majority of citizens at public hearings; - ignored the need for a Jacob de Raadt public hearing on the multimillion dollar underground wiring project for Fort Langley; - ignored the educational and recreational value of land containing a 100- to 200-year-old forest and set an unattainable price and impossible deadline for public purchase for park and trails; - ignored their own bylaws and Official Community Plans in designated Heritage Conservation Areas; and - ignored the expertise and recommendations of their own staff. Council members set a double standard for developers. Some have to obey the guidelines, some do not. In conclusion, I say this: With the council we have, we need more Jacob de Raadts — not fewer. Bob Blackhall, Langley

Editor: Getting a raise in pay is certainly something we all want. I find it interesting that the Township of Langley leaders are requesting such a raise. A few years ago, buying a shirt and tie could cost $70 for the shirt and maybe $65 for a silk tie. But times have changed. That very same shirt today can be purchased for around $20 and the tie, around $15. The reason they are cheaper is because they are made in places that can make them cheaper, and do. There is no one in North America that needs to be paid more money than they received before, because the cost of these items are cheaper than they used to be. My thinking is that council members do not need a raise in pay. In fact, they should accept a reduction. They don’t need it. The prices for everything have dropped because everything is made available more cheaply, because they are not made in North America. Check the labels on your shirt, blouse or tie. Are they made in North America? I doubt it.

We are all in transition here in Canada and indeed, North America. I respectfully ask that that members of council join us and accept no pay raise and ask for a reduction in pay — if they understand the point I’m making. Gary Davis. Fort Langley Editor: The Township has found the money to give the mayor and councillors muchneeded raises and travel allowances. It’s about time. Is this the same Township that thought it would be “fair” for Langley City to share proceeds from the casino, because the Township needed that extra funding. If so, where did the money for raises come from? Is the Township digging itself into a deep debt hole to manage this? If so, are they waiting for a bailout at some time in the future? Where is that feeding trough, I would sure like to be a piggie feeding from it. R.M. O’Donnell, Langley

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Editor: Re: Corporate political donations, as referred to in your stories published Nov. 27 and 29. Here is an exercise question for a law faculty class: Company A and B donate big dollars to political party L, expecting to influence market protection in return. Company C donates more dollars lately to party L and C’s president offers gifts at a fundraiser, to influence L’s minister. Political party L’s minister returns the favour and grants company C its increased production tax relief. Is there any malfeasance? It looks like Big Beer thought some $327,000 in the last decade should be plenty to persuade our liquor policy minister, Deputy Premier Rich Coleman, The

to make the right decision and protect their market status. Maybe when you’ve been in power so long, you can’t remember all the really big donors. With the two big breweries in B.C. donating generously in the last five years — Molson gave $60,308 and Labatt gave $65,666 (for a combined total $125,974) to the BC Liberals — the politicians are expected to play the quid pro quo game with complementary reciprocation. The medium-sized brewery, Pacific Western from Prince George, with its low-priced Cariboo beer, knew it would need some big production tax relief favours too. It has slipped the Liberals $134,033 since 2005. It would be

rewarded by Coleman’s penchant to seek votes from all the small brewers, and benefit in the multi-millions. This would all have gone unnoticed, except that brewery president Kazuko Komatsu gave a donation to Coleman’s Nov. 8 political fundraiser, which featured complimentary Cariboo brand beer, and donated an auction prize of two one-week stays at a Bahamas resort, worth $27,000. After Coleman gets embarrassed accepting the gift, he tries to slough it off, saying he returned it and should have checked that party donations were not solicited from those doing current business with his ministry. Did he not know he was doing busi-

ness with Pacific Western Brewery, when he was working on changes to the law to accommodate them? How is this not political skulduggery, or at least brazen deception? Big Beer was contacting other Liberal MLAs, trying to get Coleman’s favourable Pacific Western decision reversed. Hey, they put their trust in the Liberal politicians and they got screwed. Now they know how the rest of us overtaxed debtinflicted victims feel. This is why there is much to be said about the federal electoral system, where corporations and unions are not allowed to make political donations. Roland Seguin, Langley

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Metro incineration consultants exit after ‘biased’ email FVRD had voiced concern about firm overseeing WTE work Jeff Nagel Black Press

A consulting company overseeing Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy procurement process has withdrawn after the regional district decided the firm’s role was tainted by the emergence of an email showing “unacceptable bias” from a staff member. Metro officials agreed HDR Corp.’s $1.9-million contract, which was up for likely renewal at the end of December, should end because of a May 18 email from a senior HDR staff member to a Metro manager. “The email, if read on its face, seemed to indicate the possibility of a bias towards certain technologies,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who chairs Metro’s zero waste committee. He would not say if the email showed preference towards mass-burn incineration or to one of a variety of other technologies that could be used in a new plant to burn 370,000 tonnes per year of Metro garbage. Brodie said the email didn’t come to the attention of senior Metro managers until early November but officials then took “immediate action.” He said Metro’s procurement process — now underway — was not compromised or inappropriately designed

found to oversee the process. Four independent experts have been selected to help guide the process and HDR was to oversee them. Brodie wasn’t able to say how much money or time the change might cost taxpayers. Metro is now inviting “Something Patricia Ross firms to propose abbotsford councillor just seems really technologies and later fishy here,” in 2013 it will ask shortAbbotsford Coun. listed firms and other property Patricia Ross said. owners to propose sites. The She said she raised concerns about region intends to send garbage HDR with Metro months ago after they to a new waste-to-energy plant learned former Metro waste policy or plants starting in 2018 and manager Ken Carrusca now works for end shipments to the Cache the firm as its solid waste manager for Creek landfill. western Canada. A statement issued by The ex-manager had been involved in HDR said the email could be previous Metro-led consultations about perceived as attempting to waste-to-energy that FVRD reps charged Black Press file photo influence the procurement were pro-incineration. HDR says Carrusca Malcolm Brodie, who chairs Metro Vancouver’s process but adds that did not was not the sender of the email. happen. zero waste committee, said ‘we are under an “We had a concern he was so closely “The process was not obligation to have a fair and unbiased and tied to Metro Vancouver and this was influenced but we want to avoid complete and transparent process.’ supposed to be an independent firm with any appearance of impropriety, fresh eyes on the subject,” Ross said. as a result of HDR’s work, adding the so we asked Metro Vancouver She said it’s frustrating Metro HDR staffer who sent the email didn’t to end our contract in the project’s best Vancouver accuses Valley politicians of have any technical involvement in the interest.” playing on emotion rather than science, work. Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Even a perception of bias couldn’t be politicians have repeatedly accused Metro adding she believes their criticisms that incinerators are unsafe and likely allowed, he added. Vancouver of being biased in favour of unnecessary will be vindicated. “We’re under an obligation to have building a new incinerator in the region “We will prove them wrong in a fair and unbiased and complete and — where they say it would worsen air the end,” Ross said. “But my fear is transparent process,” Brodie said. pollution in the Valley — rather than ultimately, they’ll still build these things.” He said a new consulting firm will be fairly considering alternatives.

“We will prove them wrong in the end. But my fear is ultimately, they’ll build these things.”

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Merry Christmas from the Staff of Otter Co-op

winatrip!

shopotterand Congratulations to our Winners!

september

contest

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In Celebration of our 90th Anniversary we have given away a trip a month from September to November.

october

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There is still a chance to win the December trip to Disneyland!

*Receive one entry for each $50.00 purchase at any Otter Co-op location. Some restrictions apply. See website for contest details. Entry forms also available on line at: ottercoop.com

Susan Meier David Meaney Brian Rogers Otter Co-op BRAND VALUES… Congratulations MIKE WILL

NEW FOOD MANAGER It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to our new Food Manager Mike Will. Mike started with Otter Co-op in November of 2000 at the 248th Street Gas Bar, as a part time gas attendant which eventually became a full time position. In 2003 he went on the Gas Bar “One to One” program (offered by Federated Co-operatives), where he trained for four months in Victoria. When completed, Mike accepted a full time position as Gas Bar Manager in Saanich, where he worked for the next five years. In 2008 Mike returned to Otter Co-op as the Gas Bar Manager at the Ladner site. In 2009 Mike moved to the retail centre and took the position of Assistant Grocery Manager until he was promoted to Grocery Manager the following year. Last month Mike was promoted to the position of Food Manager. Mike and his wife were married in 2003 and reside in Abbotsford. In 2010 Mike and Erin had a son Lukas and have recently been blessed with a second child a daughter Zoey. Mike said “We will strive to be known for providing the freshest, best quality food and customer service in our community. I look forward to seeing you in our store and would welcome you stopping by to say hello”.

Locally Invested – Your Otter Co-op is here for you. We live where you live, work where you work and we are helping grow the economy right here. We are your neighbors and we make sustainable investments in the communities we share. Doing business with Otter Co-op creates good jobs and economic activity close to home – just as it has been since your Co-op opened for business. Lifetime Membership Benefits – Your Otter Co-op membership offers you a lifetime of rewards including the promise of high quality products and services at competitive prices. We also offer the potential for annual cash back and an equity account that grows over time, as well as the opportunity to get involved as a member/owner. This makes us a different kind of business; our profits are your profits and they are invested directly back into the community through you. Community Minded – A strong social conscience has always been part of how your Co-op operates. Our business has been built on a foundation of community involvement and service. We will run a strong, financially viable business that has the potential to return profits to our members and we invest in the communities in which we operate. We are part of your hometown and care about and support the causes that matter to you, your community and neighboring communities. Jack Nicholson, General Manager Otter Farm & Home Co-operative

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COMMUNITY

President’s Message:

My how time flies! It seems not that long ago that I was writing my first President’s Message and here we are in the midst of Christmas celebrations. Parties, concerts, visiting with friends, busy days and late nights, food and more food, all of this can happen at Otter Co-op. Dorothy Anderson We don’t realize how fortunate we are to Board President live where we live. Two weeks ago we had our Seniors’ and those with Special Needs Christmas dinner in the store, complete with Santa and candy canes. And for the young co-operators, we have had one of our two “Breakfast with Santa” days. These events were sold out and enjoyed by all. Your member-owned Otter Co-op continues to thrive, and at this point of time, we are 13.3% ahead of last year’s total to date. This is happening because of your support of all that Otter Co-op offers, such as our gas bars, feed sales, bulk petroleum, and our grocery store with more than just food. Think Pharmacy, Family Fashions, Hardware, Farm supplies, Pet Food, and anything else one might think of. And you only need to get out of your car once! In November a number of our Directors attended a Co-op Conference meeting with 150 other delegates from British Columbia and Alberta. Something that will remain with each of us would be the 5 Pillar Framework:

SENIORS NIGHT TURKEY DINNER

Special Thanks!

KIDS’ CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY We held our annual Kids’ Club Halloween party on Sunday October 28th. There were approximately 300 Kids’ and their families that enjoyed the event. The day included Mr. Flowers the balloon guy and Madame Butterfly with two helpers face painting and doing balloon art, 4-H Petting Zoo and hotdog sale, cupcake decorating, several game stations and it was the first outing for the new Robot Bouncey Castle. Cooper the store mascot was also in attendance meeting the kids and bringing smiles to young and old.

MARKET PERFORMANCE, GROWTH, AND INNOVATION (we have that) EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND SAFE OPERATION (that’s us) GOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (we have that too)

JELLY BEAN CONTEST

Winner!

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (for sure)

Isabella , winner of the Jelly Bean Guess Contest at the Kids Club Halloween Party. Thank you to everyone that participated!

HORSING AROUND

THANK YOU OTTER CO-OP! Jack – Merilee and Otter Co-op I just wanted to pass on the experience of working in your store. Being able to spend over 30 hours on the project one gets an idea of the service and attitude of the staff employed. I can honestly say I don’t think I have ever seen such polite knowledgeable attentive staff as the ones in your store, (especially the ones in Hardware). They were all polite and patient no matter what age from the younger gentlemen to the seasoned employee’s, and it was a pleasure to see and hear. I have now become a member and will be shopping at your store from now on.

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

I am looking forward to seeing the horse at his final location outside the store.

90Years

OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Co-operatives Celebrate Together

All of our Kids’ Club events are free so why not become a member and join in the fun! If you have not yet reached your twelfth birthday you can join. Applications are available at the Co-op Administration office or you can join on line at www.ottercoop.com. Don’t miss out on the Kids’ Club Christmas Skating Party on Thursday, December 20 at Twin Rinks in Langley – 4:15 to 6:15. Tickets are now available at the Otter Co-op Administration Office. We hope to see you there!

PROUD PEOPLE (we have that)

Most of what has been mentioned above doesn’t happen without the huge support provided by our employees. That is what counts … that smile, the assistance, and that smile again. As a community-minded store we support local schools, sports teams, charities, many youth programs, and want to continue to provide fun and meaningful events for our shoppers; and wish to jump start Federated Co-operatives new tag line, “You’re At Home Here” and we are the host! As Directors of your member-owned Co-op, we guide and approve the many opportunities that are presented to us to make your store grow, and grow responsibly in this fast paced economy. Every company, organization, family or whatever will encounter challenges at some time and we like to meet them head on. If you are not an Otter Co-op member, do sign up today. $10.00 gives you a life-time membership and gets you on your way to sharing in our earnings by way of equity, and cash-back every September. To each and every one of you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Please pass on to the Otter Co-op that we really appreciated the generous gesture of donating the BBQ for our staff picnic. We had about 75 people come and could not have done it without your help. A big thank you to the Co-op! I should also add that from the way everyone ate the hamburgers, the frozen ones that we got from the Co-op were very tasty. Henry Grayman

Regards, Felicity Holmes

The winner of the $500 Otter Co-op gift card and the $500 Aldergrove Credit Union term deposit was John Campbell. Presenting Campbell with his prizes are Aldergrove Credit Union’s Murrayville Branch Manager Danielle Nielsen and Merilee McAuley, Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Otter Farm & Home Co-operative. HARRY HUNT PHOTO Aldergrove Credit Union and the Otter Co-op teamed up to celebrate the International Year of Co-operatives and International Co-op Week, which took place the week of October 15. Together, the two co-operatives showcased just how co-operatives make a difference in our local communities, and around the world – not only during cooperative week, but every day. “As the United Nations declared 2012 the International

Year of Co-operatives, we knew we wanted to collaborate in some way with our neighbouring co-operative, the Otter Co-op,” say Aldergrove Credit Union CEO Gus K. Hartl. “Coming together during International Co-op Week was a great way for us to show our co-operative spirit.” The two co-operatives held several contests during the week including a chance for members to win $1,000 – $500 to each organization. Throughout the year both organizations support youth and young adults. As part of the co-op week celebrations, together they are sponsoring four youth aged 14-17 to attend the YES Camp, a cooperative leadership camp. Each organization also held appreciation events for their members with food and prizes. Otter Co-op General Manager, Jack Nicholson said, “Cooperatives are rooted in our communities, and have social and economic objectives, and one of our objectives is to co-operate with each other. Co-op week was the perfect time to partner together with the Aldergrove Credit Union and celebrate our successes together.” In addition to the week long celebrations, both organizations give back to their members through patronage and dividend rebates. They support their community through donations and sponsorships, scholarships and bursaries and staff volunteer hours. Both organizations truly live and believe in the power of cooperatives and truly demonstrate how co-operatives help build a better world.

Merry Christmas!

General Manager’s Message

It amazes me that the Christmas season is upon us; and that 2012 is almost over. It has been an amazing and busy year so far at Otter, with sales well ahead of last year and our bottom line is shaping up to be another local record. Our team is especially proud of these results given the economy and cross Jack Nicholson border shopping challenges that continue General Manager to affect retailers throughout the lower mainland. I would just like to take a moment to reflect on how proud we can be of the Co-ops’ efforts to shape a future that includes stable employment, economic benefits and a strong and caring community. It is a fantastic way to wind up our 90th year in business, and we couldn’t have done it without all of our dedicated and loyal shoppers, and the great employee team at Otter ready to serve you every day. I’d like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to our board of directors, employees, and you, our loyal members. Your support, commitment and dedication are making possible this excellent year of operational results. I’d like to remind everyone that we have drawn 3 of 4 trips in our 90th Anniversary Celebration trip contest, and you still have a few days left to get entered for our final draw of a trip for 4 to Disneyland to be drawn on January 5th. What a great late Christmas or New Years’ gift that could be. Your Otter Co-op staff, management and board continue to look to the future with careful long term financial planning, as we continue to strive for strong equity and cash back payments that our loyal membership enjoys each year. We are working hard to ensure that our members not only enjoy the benefits of that cash back, but also enjoy up to date, well cared for facilities and assets to serve the members needs into the future. As we reflect on the past year of successful operations, we look forward to some of the projects that the future holds, including continued planning on our gas bar/convenience store site on Highway 11 between Abbotsford and Mission, and the planned construction and opening of a new bulk plant, cardlock, oil warehouse, petroleum office, gas bar and convenience store in Chilliwack. And so, as Christmas and the end of 2012 quickly comes upon us, my wish for the future is that Otter continues to grow and prosper as we work together to provide our members with shopping experiences that are second to none through great facilities, great products, great people and great service. May you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, be richly blessed, and all the best to you and yours in 2013, and Merry Christmas!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

Congratulations ONLINE SURVEY WINNERS

Otter Co-op recently conducted an on line survey in an effort to gather information that would be helpful in serving our members/customers better. Thank you to everyone that participated in our survey.

WINNER 42” LG TV Pictured here L to R

Online Survey Winner Nancy Knott and Richard Bonneau (Otter Co-op Controller).

WINNER IPAD2 Pictured

here L to R Online Survey Winner Pete Saunders and Jack Nicholson (General Manager).

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COMMUNITY

President’s Message:

SENIORS NIGHT TURKEY DINNER

Special Thanks!

MARKET PERFORMANCE, GROWTH, AND INNOVATION (we have that) EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND SAFE OPERATION (that’s us) GOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (we have that too)

JELLY BEAN CONTEST

Winner!

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (for sure)

Isabella , winner of the Jelly Bean Guess Contest at the Kids Club Halloween Party. Thank you to everyone that participated!

HORSING AROUND

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

I am looking forward to seeing the horse at his final location outside the store.

90Years

OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Co-operatives Celebrate Together

PROUD PEOPLE (we have that)

Regards, Felicity Holmes

Merry Christmas!

General Manager’s Message

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

Congratulations ONLINE SURVEY WINNERS

WINNER 42” LG TV Pictured here L to R

Online Survey Winner Nancy Knott and Richard Bonneau (Otter Co-op Controller).

WINNER IPAD2 Pictured

here L to R Online Survey Winner Pete Saunders and Jack Nicholson (General Manager).

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Happy Holidays from our Pharmacy Department

TANK-UP CONTEST WINNER!

With the purchase of a tank Tri Quack received an entry into a contest through Federated Co-op and was the winner of a $5000 credit.

Pictured here L to R Otter Co-op General Manager Jack Nicholson, Tri Quack (Tank up contest Winner) and John Wheelhouse Otter Co-op Petroleum Manager.

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in the Pharmacy Department, they are unfailingly diligent over the prescriptions ordered, and certainly provide a real sense of safety. Dorothy McMurdo

coming events 90Years

Holiday Hours

Breakfast with Santa • Saturday December 15 Family Fashions & Hardware 3 Day Scratch & Save Sale • Thursday, Friday & Saturday December 13-14-15 Boxing Week Sale • Begins Thursday, December 20 – January 1 Kids’ Club Christmas Skating Party • Thursday, December 20 – 4:15 to 6:15 Twin Rinks Langley (Tickets now available at the Administration Office)

RETAIL CENTRE 3650 248 St Aldergrove (604) 856 2517 Hours: Sun-Sat 8am-8pm Most Statutory Holidays 9am-6pm Administration Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Closed Sunday Post Office Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm Closed Sunday Pharmacy Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm

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FEED STORE PETROLEUM 3548 248 St Aldergrove, BC Feed Store Phone: (604) 607 6901 Petroleum Phone: (604) 607 6912 Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm Sunday 9am-5pm Closed Stat Holidays GAS BARS: 248 Street Gas Bar 24795 Fraser Hwy Aldergrove, BC (604) 856 7011

Ross Road Gas Bar 29622 Fraser Hwy Abbotsford (604) 856 0030 Ladner Gas Bar 6420 Ladner Trunk Rd Ladner, BC (604) 940-1322 Gas Bar Hours: Mon-Fri 5am-11pm Sat/Sun/Stat Hols 6am-11pm Gloucester Gas Bar With a Tim Hortons 26474 56th Ave, Aldergrove, B.C. (604) 856 6676 Hours: 5am-11pm 7 Days/ Week incl Stat Holidays

Fraser Heights Gas Bar 16788 104 Ave. Surrey, BC (604) 582-2517 Hours: Mon-Fri 5am-11pm Sat/Sun/Stat Hols 6am-11pm PITT MEADOWS 12343 Harris Road Pitt Meadows (604) 465 5651 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm Closed on Statutory Holidays

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elow are listed some of the more noteworthy Christmas light displays that can be found in the Langleys. No doubt we’ve missed a few, so please let us know where they are.

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Evelyn Faulkner’s Japanese garden, Thyme on 43rd, is alight and welcoming visitors each Friday and Saturday in December from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is located at 21004 43 Ave.

Thyme to reflect

Evelyn Faulkner’s beautiful Japanese garden, decorated with thousands of lights, is the perfect place to unwind during the stressful Christmas season Brenda anderson Times Reporter

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t’s magical.” In two simple words, Evelyn Faulkner describes her surroundings — the backyard of her Brookswood home on a crisp December evening — and it would be difficult for a visitor to find a more perfect way to say it. Faulkner’s property — a one-acre Japanese garden — is a fairyland of tiny lights, set against an elemental backdrop of stone, water, wood and fire. “It’s almost like you enter a different world when you go through the gate,” she says, seated on a covered stone bench, warming herself at the small fire burning in the grate at her feet. “There is peace and quiet and calm. It’s a place to unwind.” She calls it Thyme on 43rd — a garden Faulkner has been designing and building for the past six years, with the help of Burnaby landscape architect Hayato Ogawa. And it is, as she puts it, “a place where time stands still.” The garden, while her own private oasis, is very much a testament to Ogawa’s skills, she says, gesturing toward a nearby wooden shelter, constructed entirely without the benefit of nails or metal of any kind, the flat stones expertly and painstakingly fitted together to create a central courtyard, the water cascading over tonnes of stones — imported from Whistler and perfectly balanced atop one another — and the

living roof that covers the bench where she sits. There are no cherry trees here, but a 128-year-old maple and a weeping katsura (which came from a Japanese temple more than 80 years ago) hold places of honour in the garden. Every Friday and Saturday night in December Faulkner is inviting visitors to step inside and stroll around for a while, taking in the waterfall and koi pond at its base, wandering the paths and crossing the arching footbridge which leads, eventually, to the courtyard where stones intermix with patches of the thyme for which the property is named. All of it is lit with tens of thousands of LED bulbs — cool and warm white lights with accents of red reflecting off water and rock. “I only decided a month ago to do this,” she says. Then the race was on to decorate. “We bought out every Home Depot from Vancouver to Abbotsford,” Faulkner laughs. Here and there you’ll spot a sparkly snowman or a reindeer, but it is the strings of lights that set an elegant tone and show off Ogawa’s workmanship. “People always ask me if I’ve been to Japan and I say, ‘No, Japan came to me,’” Faulkner smiles. “It is, I think, a great place. He went out of his way to make it a really beautiful garden.” If it weren’t for all the Christmas lights and the distinctly Japanese gate leading onto the street, it is unlikely anyone

would even notice the garden is here. And that is just how Faulkner, who describes herself as a very private person, likes it. But for two nights each week, she will open it to the public from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. “The reason I decided to do this is that Christmas is a stressful time for a lot of people. It’s an opportunity to come away (from that),” she says. Each Friday and Saturday evening, she will be at the gate, welcoming visitors and accepting donations for Ronald McDonald House. Faulkner chose the charity, not because she or any of her three children or five grandchildren have ever needed its services, but because it is a home away from home for families when their need is greatest. And that, she says, is what the holiday is all about. “Anything to do with children is a passion of mine. I love Christmas. It’s an opportunity to be with family — it’s that bright spot in the winter. “I’ve always thought of it as a season, not a day.” ••• Thyme on 43rd is located at 21004 43 Ave. It can be accessed off 208 Street from 42 Avenue. The garden will be open to the public from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 14, 15; Dec. 21, 22 and Dec. 28, 29. Donations to Ronald McDonald House are appreciated. For more information, visit thymeon43rd.com or email info@thymeon43rd. com. The property is also available for private functions and events.

• 27708 Signal Court in Aldergrove has 24,000 lights, including a 20-foot mega tree and some new display pieces this year. • Parallel Acres (South Langley) corner of 232 Street and 0 Avenue, will light their Christmas display until Dec. 31, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. All welcome, but no dogs please. • Cops for Cancer Christmas Fundraiser at the Cannons, 20102 42 Ave. The lights are on once again until Jan. 1, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. On Dec. 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. they will host a special event, including a silent auction, face painting and pie eating contest along with an opportunity to meet Tour de Valley members. There will also be hotdogs, hot chocolate and more. Donations may be made online at www.copsforcancerbc.ca/ tourdevalley/christmasaholicslights. Last year the Cannons’ efforts raised about $1,700 and they are looking to surpass that this Christmas. • Langley’s Christmas in Williams Park runs until Dec. 15 at 238 Street and 68 Avenue. From 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., each evening drive through the park to see lights and displays. On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., walk in for entertainment, face painting, pony rides, food, hot drinks, horse and carriage rides, and visits with Santa and Mr. Claus. Free shuttle service is available from parking areas. The nights are free but donations are gratefully accepted. • 23924 68 Ave. display includes music, a decorated barn and garage and 40 lighted trees. In addition, there are more than 100 lighted figures and 30,000-plus lights. • 19934 38 Ave. features 12,000 bulbs and will be lit up weeknights from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to midnight on weekends until Dec. 31. • 19646 49 Ave. in Langley City from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 7. • 4448 216 St. in Murrayville. Lights will be on from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly until Jan. 1. • The Land of Christmas at 20169 32 Ave. Features a 60-foot Santa castle. In addition to the displays that have been submitted, The Times’ spies have found a few others around town that they say are worth a look: • 900 block of 200 Street • 20034 and 20013 37A Ave. • 19989 45A Ave. • 20175 48 Ave. Have a special display? Why not drop us a line with your address, hours and dates the display will be lit and any other pertinent info. Email it to entertainment@langleytimes.com or drop it off at 20258 Fraser Hwy. No phone calls, please.

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It wasn’t a sellout like the 2011 game, but more than 4,100 fans were on hand at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday night to watch an exhibition game between the National Lacrosse League’s Calgary Roughnecks and Colorado Mammoth. Colorado’s Matt McLeod fends off the defence of Calgary’s Curtis Manning (#10) during the Roughnecks’ 20-11 victory.

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It wasn’t a sellout like the previous year, but Saturday’s exhibition tilt was a hit regardless. “It was an exciting game,” said Jared Harman, the Langley Events Centre’s director of business development. “Anytime we can have pro sports or sports of that calibre in Langley, it is fun for everybody involved.” More than 4,100 fans were out at the LEC on Dec. 8 to watch the Colorado Mammoth and Calgary Roughnecks battle in

National Calgary took Lacrosse control in League the second exhibition quarter play. Last with a 7-1 year’s contest advantage between and never the Toronto looked back. Rock and The final Washington score was Stealth was 20-11 for the a sell out Roughnecks. Jared Harman (5,200 fans). Jeff director of business development The game Shattler and was missing one of the Curtis Dickson scored five sports’ biggest names as John goals apiece for the victors, Grant Junior was unable to while Jordan McBride led play because of the flu. Colorado with four goals. The teams combined for a “We’re very dynamic dozen goals in the opening offensively,” said Calgary frame — six apiece — before coach Curt Malawsky on the

NLL website. “We always have five very good players on the floor; It’s real tough to defend. “If we share the ball and move our feet, then we’re very successful.” “It was a good game, lots of scoring, lots of action,” Harman said. “(And) it is always fun for us when the building is near capacity.” Harman sees no reason why the game wouldn’t be back in 2013. “We will have to evaluate it, but I think there will be a good chance of there being a third year of this because it was a success again,” he said.

“Anytime we can have pro sports or sports of that calibre in Langley, it is fun for everybody.”

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Gators survive early scare, take top spot in Abby After a close call in their opener, the Walnut Grove Gators finished with a pair of double-digit victories to take the title at a Grade 8 boys basketball tournament hosted by Abbotsford Middle School. The Gators trailed their opening game against Sullivan Heights 29-16 with three minutes to play, but went on a remarkable 17-2 run to eke out a 33-31 victory. Game two of the tourna-

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ment was a onesided 54-16 blowout win over the host Abbotsford Huskies. And Walnut Grove closed the tournament with a 64-49 win over Semiahmoo in the finals. The tournament was held Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Joel Harrison, Dawson Hanzlick and Tyler Pearce earned

player of the game honours for the Gators. ••••• Hugh McNeill led the way, winning all five of his races to win the nine-year-old boys’ aggregate trophy. McNeill and his Langley Olympians teammates were competing at the UBC Aquatic Centre in the annual Vancou-

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Kodiaks stretch streak to three games After fanning the Flames in both ends of a home-and-home series, the Aldergrove Kodiaks continued their winning ways with a 5-2 victory over the North Delta Devils. The Ko d i a k s scored four times in the second period as they won their third straight game on Saturday (Dec. 8) at the Sungod Arena in junior B PIJHL action. Aldergrove had earlier defeated Ridge Meadows by identical 4-1 scores to start their winning streak. Against the Devils, Ryan Veillet, Spencer McHaffie and Adam Callegari scored in a 99-second span early in the second, turning a 1-0 lead into a 4-0 advantage. Kenny Prato had opened the scoring in the first period. And after North Delta got on the board, Callegari potted his second of the night just 47 seconds later. Callegari also had an assist to

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Aldergrove Kodiaks’ Stephen Ryan scores in the first period against the Ridge Meadows Flames on Dec. 5 at the Aldergrove Arena. Flames’ goalie Wesley McLeod stood on his head in stopping all but four of 50 shots on net in the game. finish with a threepoint night, as did Prato (one goal, two assists). Cole MacInnes stopped 25 shots for the victory. Against Ridge Meadows, the score was tied at a goal apiece after 40 minutes, but Callegari

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Langley Rivermen players Matt Ustaski, Jakob Reichert and Derek Sutliffe spent their morning last week (Dec. 4) reading to a kindergarten class at the Blacklock Elementary School scholastic book fair. The Rivermen had a tough weekend on the ice afterwards, losing 6-5 in double overtime to the Trail Smoke Eaters and 5-1 to the Penticton Vees. See more at www.langleytimes.com.

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Reta Claughton (Buchanan) April 19, 1933 November 18, 2012 Reta passed away from a Stroke on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 79. She is survived by her children Richard, David, Ramona (Manzer) and grandchildren Braden, Brett, Taryl, Amy and Reta’s brothers, Harold and Jerry Buchanan. You will forever be in our hearts.

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A celebration of Reta’s life will be held at Colebrook United Church (5441, 125A Street in Surrey) on Thursday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

A dedicated father, and kind, loving husband, he enjoyed outdoor adventures with his family. Roman and Kathy belonged to the Austria club in Richmond. Classical music influenced his life, he loved to dance. Often attended European festivals and dances. He loved to travel. A craftsman and handyman, he worked hard to build and maintain the family hobby farm. He worked as an electrician for 38 years. Dad was a gentle man who was good natured, kind hearted and hardworking. No service by request. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary at www.myalternatives.ca.

604-946-7759

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ACCOUNTING CLERK F/T Position available for experienced A/P and A/R clerk in busy multi-branch accounting ofﬁce. A/R Credit training will be provided. Must be reliable, accurate and detail oriented.

Send resume to: adminhr@ixlmasonry.com

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Help Wanted!!! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Helping HomeWorkers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailing-ca.com

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Programmer/Developer

VOGT, Roman Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 84. Roman will be missed by his beloved wife, Kathy: Children; Rosemary, Margaret (Gerry), Ivy (Al) & Andrew: 7 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter.

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INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

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BILLY PHILLIPS $500 Reward For information leading to contact with Billy Phillips, son of Bill “Madman” Phillips, deceased, former B.A.D dragster driver.

Contact: Marilyn Phillips at 604-820-2962 or mrjphillips@shaw.ca

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: GE Camera, work gloves, set of keys in a black PC bag on Tuesday Dec 4 at Baseline Pub in Langley. Call (604)510-3899 LOST: Gold chain bracelet. on Nov 30 or Dec 1. Sentimental value. Please call (604)574-3445

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Black Press Group Ltd., a leading international media company, is seeking a talented programmer and developer to build, integrate and maintain its software and websites. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive programming and web development experience, and the ability to get up to speed quickly. Required Skills PHP4/PHP5 - Candidate should be a top-notch PHP developer, familiar with the latest features; POSTgreSQL/MySQL - Modern database development expertise - familiar with PHPMyAdmin and command line access; HTML 5/CSS 3 - Expert level development in HTML & CSS will be necessary; Javascript/JQuery - Intermediate level Javascript/ JQuery development will be necessary; Server Admin – Complete understanding of Apache Tomcat, FreeBSD and basic server administration; RESTful APIs & SOAP – Demonstrated skills problem-solving with RESTful APIs and SOAP; Self-Starter - Looking for candidates who can jump in quickly. Bonus Skills Experience using AJAX in both PHP and Perl; Java development experience; Experience in Perl and Python; Comfortable in a Macintosh OS X and Linux environments. Other Details Black Press offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will work at our Surrey corporate offices with a talented group of individuals who have a passion for creating content in print and online. Please email your resume and cover letter to edutton@blackpress.ca (no phone calls please). Deadline is Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 5 pm. Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca

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Digital Media Manager Black Press Digital (B.C.) Black Press is seeking a creative, web-savvy freethinker to work in our Digital division. This is an immediate opportunity for a full-time, permanent post, based out of our head office in Surrey. Reporting to the Director of Content for Black Press, the Digital Media Manager is integral in managing online initiatives with our 120 Black Press websites in B.C., Alberta and Washington State. A key feature of the job is training and support for those web-based initiatives, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to be a clear thinker with a high degree of patience. You will be part of development and ongoing projects and site improvements to enhance the user experience for our clients, viewers and staff. You will: t CF JOUFHSBM JO EFĂĽOJOH QSJPSJUJ[JOH BOE implementing new web features t XPSL XJUI BOBMZUJDT UP VOEFSTUBOE CFIBWJPVS analysis, site traffic, campaign effectiveness t XPSL XJUI B WBSJFUZ PG JOUFSOBM TUBLFIPMEFST UP create and enhance site design , content and navigation t JEFOUJGZ BOE NBOBHF JTTVF SFTPMVUJPO JODMVEJOH escalation as needed t DSFBUF QSPKFDU TUBUVT SFQPSUT BOE EFMJWFS TUBUVT updates to project participants Key Competencies t &YDFMMFOU QSPKFDU NBOBHFNFOU TLJMMT BOE BUUFOUJPO to detail t "CJMJUZ UP NVMUJ UBTL QSJPSJUJ[F BOE QSPCMFN TPMWF t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE BT QBSU PG BO A-Type team Role Essentials t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ KPVSOBMJTN USBJOJOH PS XPSL JO B related field t &YQFSJFODF XJUI JOUFSQSFUJOH XFC BOBMZUJDT and determining best practices for audience engagement and retention t %FNPOTUSBCMF VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG TPDJBM NFEJB BOE related best practices (Facebook, Twitter), and monitoring tools (HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc). t &YQFSJFODF XJUI BVEJP BOE WJEFP QSPEVDUJPO editing We want you to bring new ideas to an old industry. We are looking to expand in areas we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even thought of yet. As a trusted second-in-command to the Director of Content, you will help generate ideas for site improvements, then work with our technical team to make them happen. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2012. Rob DeMone Director of Content, Black Press B.C. #310 - 5460 152 Street Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 &NBJM webeditor@blackpress.ca For more details, visit www.blackpress.ca Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca

Opportunity for an outstanding

Human Resources Administrator Black Press is looking for a Human Resources Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the administration of HR related documentation in coordination with payroll and other departments. This will include reviewing and processing a variety of HR documents, compiling data from a wide variety of sources, and efficiently organizing this information including the maintenance of files and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Inquiry assistance and interpersonal skills will be required as communication with a variety of internal and external parties is required for the purpose of ensuring accurate, authorized processing of employee information. Strong customer service will be a key component within this position as you will be required to respond to written and verbal inquiries for the purpose of providing information, coordination, administration and execution of many HR related activities with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or related field preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Work experience in HR required, with demonstrated working knowledge of multiple human resource areas preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail required. â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail in all areas of work. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time and project management skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated individual with proven initiative. â&#x20AC;˘ Professional appearance and manner Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by December 20, 2012 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Canadian Division Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Opportunity for an outstanding

Health & Safety Co-ordinator Black Press is looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the development, coordination and ongoing improvement of the Health and Safety Program for Black Pressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Canadian division to maintain COR standing. This will include identifying safety training needs, assisting in the development of safety policies and work procedures, and working with the safety committees to ensure compliance with safe work regulations.

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS B.C/AB WE ARE HIRING! COMPANY DRIVERS AND OWNER OPERATORS Permanent positions open. Lots of miles, great pay and benefits package. New equipment with lease opportunity EXPAND YOUR CAREER! Contact: George Costello PH: 1-877-914-0001 WWW.TRANSX.COM

Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 2 years post-secondary education (diploma) in Occupational Health & Safety. â&#x20AC;˘ Significant work experience in OH&S required, with a background in a manufacturing environment an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time and project management skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated individual with proven initiative. â&#x20AC;˘ Professional appearance and manner This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by December 14, 2012 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Canadian Division Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank everyone who is interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED â&#x20AC;˘ HIGHWAY

(BC Interior & AB.

â&#x20AC;˘ FAST-CARDED

(Washington and Oregon)

WE OFFER; â&#x20AC;˘ STEADY F/T WORK â&#x20AC;˘ COMPETITIVE WAGES â&#x20AC;˘ EXTENDED MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS â&#x20AC;˘ OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT Requirements/QualiďŹ cations: Âˇ Valid BC issued Class 1 license & min. one (1) year of safe driving experience Âˇ Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract Âˇ Knowledge of HOS / DOT regulations Âˇ Professional in appearance

Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887 www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Our organization is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women.

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Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators. We are a non-union company offering employees a competitive wage and beneﬁts package. Eligible candidates MUST have previous Dispatch and / or HEAVY HAUL experience, and be willing to work in a challenging enviro. Knowledge of the Lower Mainland and various computer programs (MS Office, etc.) is a must.

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HELP WANTED

CASHIER & STOCK PERSON with exp, for our Langley produce store, P/T, F/T. Call 604-533-8828. FIELD Nursery Workers Needed: Cedar Rim Nursery in Langley is accepting applications for employment starting Feb 1st. No exp. nec. Duties: planting, digging trees, and weeding. Must be willing to work full shifts outside in any weather. Heavy lifting, bending and reaching req. Start wage is $10.25/hr full time. Apply to fieldworkers@hotmail.ca.

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HELP WANTED

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Please forward resumes: Attn. Operations Manager: cconnell @eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)604.864.8211 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Email: lisa@blackpress.ca

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

ALDERGROVE Manufacturer is offering 24-40hrs./wk. for Production Worker. Assembling WOOD PALLETS (includes cutting, resawing/milling wood, assembling pallets & products). 8 hour shifts, Monday -Friday 7am-3:30pm, $11.00/hr. Fax resume 604-857-2006 or Email: info@a-1pallet.ca

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS

• Full time, Shift work! • Early Mornings / Evenings / Overnights / Weekends Duties; take orders, assemble & prepare orders & food, portion & wrap food for service, package take - out, service customers, stock fridge’s, record food quantities used, receive payment & general house keeping.

$10.25/HR + BENEFITS No exp. or education required.

Apply at store or by fax: Polmar Ent Ltd. o/a

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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.

20270 Logan Ave, Langley or Fax: 604-530-4909 CLASSIFIEDS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO BUILD BUSINESS.

Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 2012, to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.com

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F/T CNC MACHINISTS & MACHINE OPERATORS

•Horizontal Boring Mills •Horizontal & Vertical Lathes •Vertical Machining Centres

Top Wages & Beneﬁt Package (to qualiﬁed individuals)

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 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. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

E-mail: ellerymfg@telus.net

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Call: 604-882-9122 Fax: 604-882-9124

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER LITERACY TUTOR and help a child who is struggling to read and write! You must have excellent English skills, love to read and enjoy working with children. Tutoring locations in both Surrey & Langley. Extensive training provided. Surrey Information session will be held on Tues, Jan 8th, 7pm. at the Learning Disabilities Assn office, #201 13766 - 72 Ave. Langley Information session will be held on Thurs, Jan 10th, 7pm at Douglas Park School, 5409-206 St. Pre-register at 604-591-5156. Info: www.ldafs.org

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Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

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GET MOBILE! A Registered Physical Therapist will come to your home. Had a recent fall, joint replacement or fracture? Do you have reduced mobility? Call 778-8689615. Extended health plans may covers costs.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING ~ Excavation, Clearing ~ ~ Drainage, Final Grading ~ Free Estimates, 20 years exp. Fully Insured/WCB

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

‘’On your Bucket List?’’ ✬✬ EUROPEAN ✬✬ PRIVATE ✬✬ +30 mins free. Appt: 604.230.4444

Grand Opening

Apply online at: www.uhauljobs.com Keyword: Storage Management Team

GREAT MASSAGE ONLY $25. 20372 Fraser Highway, Langley (across from Casino) 604-510-0588

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B2B Outside Sales Rep Metro Van. Must have great people skills, proficient in MS Office. FT, M-F 9-5. Salary & Comm. Resume to worldsbestsalesteam@gmail.com

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HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867. NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; jobs@commandequipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

PARADISE LANDSCAPING

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

FREE ESTIMATES Serving Langley since 1986 Yard Cleanups - Hedges Pruning - Rubbish Removal Odd Jobs ~ Fully Insured

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

Call (604)889-6552

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Chistmas Light Installation Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning. Over 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

SINCE 1977

Rooms from $99 inc. paint

ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

Over 2000 colours to choose from Exterior 2012 Specials!

GUTTER CLEANING ONLY $95 Houses under 2500sf 604.861.6060

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

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

POLAR BEAR PAINTING $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

JRW PAINTING & LANDSCAPING Reliable and professional locally owned company with 12 years experience. Specialize in: - Int. & ext. painting all applications - Property maintenance large & small - Hotel & apartment buildings (new or upgrading) Experience: - Westin Richmond Hotel (project mgr) - Wall Financial Property Management (sub contractor) Please contact Justin Wise at 604607-5843 or jrwpainting@hotmail.com

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

MASSAGE & SKIN CARE

604.510.6689

20437 Douglas Crescent Langley

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

EXPERIENCED LADY will do House & Office Cleaning. Also Laundry & Ironing. 778-808-0514 Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

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PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

RESPITE Caregivers

caregiving@plea.bc.ca

604-537-4140

GARDENING

AQUA SPA

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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:

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

6’ Cedar Fence: $16/ft. Hand blt. Sundecks, Sheds & Gazebos. Est’d 1989, free est. Brad 604-530-9331

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

BE MASSAGED & BE MERRY

U-Haul Co. of B.C. seeks a Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location. Positions available in Delta and Surrey. Duties include all aspects of storage transactions, customer service, truck and trailer rentals, record keeping and security. Position requires valid drivers license. On site apartment avail. for successful candidates.

FILM, PRINT, VIDEO, T.V. & COMMERCIALS.

Local & Long Distance

FENCING

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

PHIL’S Handyman Service. light repairs, maintenance, cleanup. Free Estimate. Langley and Fort Langley area. Call 778-298-3005.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

(604)533-9108

287 Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 ~ In-suite shower #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

(604) 777-2195

LOOKING TO HIRE?

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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

European Quality Workmanship

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or

Who are you shopping for?

damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

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

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

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WALNUT GROVE DRYWALL Specializing in renos / bsmt /new const. Work guarnt’d 604-813-4997

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

560

RECYCLE-IT!

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

Running this ad for 8yrs

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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604.587.5865 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

Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662 Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)869-2772

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

PLUMBING

#1 RATES & SERVICES Fully Stocked Serv. Van. Clogged drains, drips, garbs,sinks, reno’s, toilet installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Repairs & new installs. Furnace, Boilers, Hot water tanks etc. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801. www.panoramaplumbing.com

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FEED & HAY nd

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

2 CUT LOCAL HAY $4.00 a bale. Phone (604)574-5788

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

HAY for sale, $10/bale, grass alfalpha 1st cut (2nd avail) from interior, while supplies last. (604)530-7470

C & C Electrical Mechanical

MIXED SPECIES HOG FUEL 1” minus mixed berry mulch, Red Cedar coarse hog fuel Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500

604-475-7077

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, $500. Please call 604-794-7347

503

506

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIES MINI’S/TOYS - M & F $1200.00 604-315-8774 WWW.WRINKLESRUS.COM

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. VERY CUTE! $575. 604-541-9163 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 LAB PUPS black, M, CKC reg. papers, 1st&2nd shots, dew claws removed,tattooed $550(604)820-7714 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

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

RENTALS 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

LANGLEY, central. Clean 3 bdrm. insuite lndry, close to parks, shops & schools, fenced yard. Avail now. N/P. $950 + util. 604-754-0704

Call 604-534-0108

736

HOMES FOR RENT

LANGLEY

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

960SF 2br House on priv fenced 1/2 acre $1200 + $100 utils. Quiet area 248 + 56th f/s/w/d 604-8617622

Deluxe 2 bdrm suites available. Large balconies, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200th & #1 Hwy).

BROOKSWOOD 4 bdrm 2350 sq.ft. updated heritage style, detached heated shop 30x26, pri lrg yard. NS/NP. Avail Feb 1st. $2400/mo. Call Ken 604-788-3405

Call 604-881-7111 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

ACREAGE

603

RENTALS

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

20 Acres FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops Bachelor suite - $635 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

545

FUEL

Linwood Place Apts

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604) 825-9264

20051- 55 A Ave.

RENTALS

BEST FIREWOOD 33rd Season & 38,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

548

STOP RENTING RENT TO OWN No Qualiﬁcation Required, Flexible Terms! Cloverdale – 60th Ave &176th St. Spacious 742 sf. 1 Bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Required 604-657-9422

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

706

APARTMENT/CONDO 1/2 Month Free LANGLEY CITY

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,

MISC. FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

1st MONTH FREE Newly Renovated Units

RENT TO OWN

700

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

626

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

APPLIANCES

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions: www.bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

REAL ESTATE

old.

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

560

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

STEAMER CHEST, very curved top. $70. North Delta. 604-591-9740

627

SPORTING GOODS

X COUNTRY SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE. Kneissl & Rossignal Men’s size 10 & Woman’s size 7. Shoes and Poles as well. 3 pin (old style). North Delta. 604-591-9740

604-763-8867

338

GREAT GIFT IDEA!! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

578

BUDDY WITH A TRUCK

Junk Removal. Yard & Construction Clean-up. We Haul It All.....

374

MISC. FOR SALE

BIG BUILDING SALE... “”THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca ABBOTSFORD. 5 bdrm. 3 baths. Rec room & family room. Near new hospital. On CDS. 11,000 sf lot. $359,900. 604-807-4829

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

Power Pack…

ONLY

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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Northland Apartments 19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley 1 & 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.

LANGLEY: 3 bdrm, 3 l/rms, 2500sf 2 full bths, 1 huge rm on top flr. n/p. Avail. Jan. 1. 778-246-3632

CALL 604-533-7710

WALNUT Grove 4BR/3BA 2300 sq ft. Just renovated. Close to everything. $2100/mo + utilities (incl. mthly maint). No smoking, pets OK. (778) 823-0597

Phone 604-530-1912 Ft.Langley Waterfront 2 Bdrm brand new apt at Bedford $1650. 2 prkg, storage, pet OK. 778-887-9922 LANGLEY 2 bdrm. spac. apt., insuite ldry., u/g prkg., avail. immed. $1050 mo. N/S 604-790-8433 LANGLEY: 5530-208 St. Quiet clean spacious 2 bdrms, 4 appls, h/w, prkg incl. $885. Res. Manager. NS/NP. Avail. Jan 1. Call 604-5341114 between 9am - 8pm. LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. req’d. $710. 604-530-6384.

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

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

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5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets

LiPiteG Time Offer!

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Call 604-530-6555

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

Sell your Home! with the &ODVViÀeG

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

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

CHESTNUT PLACE

Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway

1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Criminal record check may be req’d.

Ph: 604-533-4061 Langley

CLAYMORE APTS * RENTAL INCENTIVES *

All new tenancies will be entered into a draw for 1 mth of free rent. 1 & 2 bdms avail. now & Jan. 1st. Close to shopping, schools & transit. Some pets ok.

5374 - 203rd St, Langley Call 604-533-9780

SURREY 76/192 - 3 Bdrm house on 2.5 acres with workshop & barn, avail now. $1600/mo. 604-760-4570

langleytimes.com RENTALS 749

STORAGE

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

BROOKSWOOD. 23ft. X 23ft. WIRED STORAGE WORKSHED. Avail. immed. $300 604-534-3315

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

750

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1-800-961-7022

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

ABBOTSFORD~ Bradner. 1/bdrm studio. $575/mo incl everything. Avail now. NP, NS (604)341-1445

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

ALDERGROVE: 26324 16th Ave. 2 Bdrm $650, 1 bdrm $550. Incl hydro N/P, (604) 626-4441 or 825-4611

The Scrapper

ALDERGROVE 2 Bdrm bsmt suite NP/NS. Cls to all amen. $750 inc utils & laundry. Avail. Dec. 1st. 778-552-4433 or 604-856-6991 ALDERGROVE. Furn 1 bdrm & den bsmt. Pri ent. N/S. N/P. No lndry $800 utils. incl. Avail now. 604626-0544 or 604-657-4995 BROOKSWOOD: Fully reno’d 2 bdrm grnd lvl w/large backyard. F/p, priv. entry. $1000/mo + 50% util. Pet ok. Avail. now. (778)278-3085

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

LIKE new 2 B/R basement suite 168St/92A Ave, wood floor, granite counters, rent $850/m, incl. heat, hydro & separate laundry, no smoking call 604-497-1699 PORT KELLS 2 bdrm, 1500 sq.ft., insuite lndry, alarm, $900/mo incl utils. Dec 15. NS/NP (604)830-6921

752

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

TOWNHOUSES

LANGLEY, 5255 - 208 St. 4 Bedroom NEWLY PAINTED 1400 sq/ft Townhouse in cozy 9 unit complex. 1.5 baths, gas fireplace, 5 appli’s inc w/d. Double glazed windows. Cls to schools, shops, bus route. Backs onto park. Sm pet allowed. 2 Prkg spaces. $1450/mo. Dec. 15

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

No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

604-939-2729 778-285-0096

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1985 MONTE CARLO 1 owner, All original, 76,000kms $4500. 604-467-3908

810

2002 HYUNDAI SONATA Auto, 46,500 km’s, exc int/ext $6400. Call: (778)549-1943

AUTO FINANCING 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

818

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 A35

• The Langley Times • Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Langley Farm Market SEEDLESS CHINESE

MANDARINS

product of Mexico

$ 99 ea.

RUSSET

product of California ($3.70 kg)

POTATOES

$ 68

$ 00 HEAD LETTUCE

lb.

ASIAN CUT

BROCCOLI CROWNS

product of California

product of BC (10 lb. bag)

GRAPE

AVACADOES

product of China (5 lb. box)

BLACK SEEDLESS AUTUMN ROYAL

HASS

product of California ($1.50 kg)

$ 99 ea.

ea.

CELERY

OKANAGAN GALA

APPLES

lb.

SPINACH

product of California ($1.08 kg)

product of California

product of BC ($1.50 kg)

¢ lb.

GRAN DELIZIA

PANETONNE CELLO (750g)

2/$ 00 SAN REMO

TOMATO PASTE (156 ml)

ea.

lb.

KNORR

BECHTLE

BROTH

NOODLES

(Assorted)

ea.

(Assorted, 500g)

$ 99

2/$ 00

ea.

SANTA CRUZ

SPRITZERS (Assorted, 4x311 ml)

$ 99 ea.

Prices in effect Tues. Dec. 11 - Sun. Dec. 16, 2012. While Quantities Last