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A new scam has surfaced in Langley, warn RCMP. On Saturday, Feb. 2, Langley RCMP were called by a woman living in an apartment complex in the 5400 block of 204 Street. She was approached by the ‘building manager’ who said he needed access to her unit because there was a water leak. She allowed the man access and when

he eventually left, she noticed her purse was missing. Witnesses reported seeing him leave the building without the purse. However, it was found in the stairwell — minus her cash. The suspect is described as Caucasian, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, slim build, late 40s, short hair, wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark pants.

All the witnesses commented that this individual had an unnaturally red face, perhaps from acne. When he spoke with the victim, he said his name was Gray. Police would encourage residents living in apartment complexes to make themselves familiar with their building manager so only authorized personnel are permitted entry into their homes.

A cutaway view of the new Aldergrove community centre shows plans to build a complex at the former Aldergrove Elementary school site. The design calls for an arena, fitness centre, library and multipurpose room as well as a longawaited swimming pool. Plans for a sixlane, 25-metre pool have come under fire from residents hoping for an eight-lane, 50-metre pool which could accommodate provincial swim meets. However, council has been told the site is not large enough to accommodate a full-size pool. courtesy Township of Langley

Short course pool for Aldergrove Not enough room to build 50-metre pool at community centre, council told Dan Ferguson Staff Reporter

The preliminary designs for the new Aldergrove community centre call for a smaller pool than some residents would like. The plans for the site of the former Aldergrove Elementary

school site at Fraser Highway and 270 Street were presented to Langley Township council Monday night with the final report of the standing committee on the Aldergrove community centre. As presented, the new facility will have a smaller pool than the 50-metre, eight-lane “long course” swimming pool some residents want because it could accommodate a provincial swim meet. All versions of the community centre presented to council call for a 25-metre, six lane “short course” pool instead. Committee chair Councillor

Bob Long said there simply isn’t enough room on the site. “There’s not enough property there, number one, and number two, the cost would be extremely high,” Long said. However, he stressed “no final decision has been made. “We haven’t said no to anything,” Long added. David Leavers, the Recreation, Culture, and Parks director made the same point during his presentation, noting the designs could change. “This is by no means the final concept,” Leavers said. While the layout and look may

be modified, one thing that is unlikely to change is the decision to build a new hockey arena as part of the complex, rather than keep the 40-year-old Aldergrove Community Arena (ACA) going. The ACA, the report stated, has a life expectancy of “about 10” more years, and doesn’t meet the latest building code and seismic standards. The new arena will cost less to maintain and be more energy efficient as well. The plans call for conversion of the heritage school into a library.

If everything goes according to plan, Leavers said the new facility could open in 2015. Earlier this month, Langley Township council approved the controversial sale of Townshipowned land in Glen Valley to help fund the new community centre, swimming pool and ice rink in Aldergrove. While the Township waits for the sales to proceed, it will use money from surplus funds and reserves, as well as shortterm borrowing “of less than five years” to fund construction of the Aldergrove Community Centre.

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Langley MP Mark Warawa is appealing a proposed overhaul of electoral boundaries that would split his riding in two. Warawa has filed notice of appeal with the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, which has the final say over all matters that relate to the election of MPs. The Langley MP said he has consulted with the City of Langley and Township of Langley councils as well as the local chamber of commerce, and none support splitting the existing riding. “The preference [they expressed] has been to leave it as it is,” Warawa told The Times on Tuesday.

Failing that, the boundaries should be adjusted so that one riding follows the existing Township border and the other takes in all of the City plus a portion of nearby Cloverdale, he said. That he felt, would be better than the existing proposal that would take all of the City, part of the Township and part of Cloverdale to form one new riding called Cloverdale-Langley, while attaching the remainder of the Township to part of Abbotsford and calling it Fort Langley— Aldergrove. At the very least, Warawa says, the name of the new riding should be altered to better reflect which communities are dominant. He said the riding that includes the City

of Langley should be named West Langley-Cloverdale while the riding with the bulk of the Township should be named Langley-West Abbotsford. He says he plans to run in the riding that includes most of Mark Warawa the Township, whatever it’s called. “I live in Willoughby and my office is in Murrayville,” Warawa said. No date has been set for his appearance before the committee. The two new proposed Langley ridings

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Township council won’t back Glen Valley composting plant Dan Ferguson Times Reporter

Opponents of a proposed composting plant won a victory Monday when the Township of Langley council unanimously voted against the Glenval Organics project. Glenval was asking the Township council to refer its application to the provincial Agricultural Land Commission for permission to operate the compost plant under non-farm-use regulations. Council not only refused to forward the application, it voted to inform the commission it doesn’t endorse the proposed composting facility at 25330 88 Ave. because it is too close to area homes. “It doesn’t belong here,” said Councillor Charlie Fox. It would be better located near to the Aldergrove waste transfer station, he added. Fox complained Metro Vancouver has set a goal of eliminating recyclable waste without a clear strategy to accomplish that goal and that is provoking a wave of uncoordinated applications to build compost plants. “What we need is planning,” Fox said. Others said much the same. “There are better places,” said

Councillor Bev Dornan. “Surely to goodness, with your expertise, you can find a location,” Councillor Steve Ferguson told Glenval Organics CEO Gary Nickel, who was sitting in the audience. “The whole neighbourhood came out and we have to listen,” Councillor David Davis said. “Our citizens have to be happy,” said Councillor Grant Ward. Before the vote was taken, there was a rush of last-minute delegations from area residents opposed to the project. “A compost site belongs in an industrial site,” said area resident John Crocock. “It’s an industrial process.” Engineer Malcolm Swallow warned about the “Cream Sponge Effect” that can occur when heavy compost is pile don top of the already-contaminated soil on the site. “You press on the top and cream [leachate] comes out,” Swallow said. “This is just the wrong site.” The decision comes less than two weeks before Metro Vancouver is expected to rule on the company’s application for an air quality permit. Council does not have final say over whether the project will proceed.

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Glenval Organics CEO Gary Nickel was on hand Monday as Township council voted against his company’s plans for a composting facility.

are part of a Canada-wide reshuffling to reflect population growth that has added five new electoral districts to the Lower Mainland, bringing the total to 26. Before the current riding was created in 2004, Langley was part of two larger ridings, one of which also included part of Abbotsford. The other had Langley City and a small portion of the Township connected to a riding which was mostly made up of South Surrey and White Rock. The commission report still has to be debated at a parliamentary committee and the final vote in the House of Commons will not be taken until May or June. The final report of the redistribution commission was issued last month.

‘There’s a creep out there’ Monique TaMMinga Times Reporter

The father of a 12-year-old girl who escaped a stranger’s attempt to grab her last Friday (Feb. 1) wants residents to know there is a “creep out there.” Around 3:10 p.m., his daughter was walking near the path to Al Anderson Pool at 205A Street when a Caucasian man who was standing by his truck attempted to grab her. “He grabbed her arm. She screamed, kicked him and ran into the forest to get away,” said her father, who won’t be named to protect the girl’s identity. “She was very scared and had to hide in the forest.” Eventually, she felt it was safe to come out and went home and told her parents. “It makes me very angry,” her father said of this man’s abduction attempt. His daughter managed to get a very detailed description of the man and the vehicle he was standing by. With the girl’s help, police are going to create a composite sketch of the suspect. The victim’s father is very proud of how his daughter reacted. She is doing much better now after being shaken up by the events, he said. The suspect is described as white, in his 30s, with brown scruffy hair, 5’9” tall, stocky build with a scratch on the right side of his face, wearing a black zip-up hoody, blue jeans and white Nike runners. He was wearing a silver watch with a brown band. The face had Roman numerals on it. Originally, it was reported he had a Roman numeral tattoo, but that is actually what was on the watch. The white pickup truck he was standing near had a large dent on the rear passenger side, near the tailgate, and another dent on the driver’s side door.

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property — there are 5,561 in the City — Leite presented council with an example of what residents can expect if the budget passes, as is. An average single family home in Langley City, with an assessed value of $459,023, will see a tax increase of $61 or 2.36 per cent. Broken down, the municipal tax amount rises by $38, while the water rate goes up $13 and sewer rate increases by $10. An average strata home valued at $210,247, meanwhile, will see its overall tax bill rise by $6, or 0.51 per cent. Municipal taxes for the property are down $7, due to a drop in assessments since last year. However the water rate is up by $7 and the sewer rate rises $6. There will be no increase in garbage or recycling fees for either strata or detached homes. Garbage costs are down and recycling costs are up, explained Leite. But because of the differ-

ence in tipping fees (recycling fees are roughly half those of garbage fees) the overall rate for collection remains the same as last year. The draft financial plan also includes a new levy of .75 per cent for a total of $160,000 to help reduce the infrastructure deficit. The City of Langley is one of many communities across Canada plagued by aging infrastructure. The majority of pipes running underground in the City are about 40 years old. Normally, a lifespan of 80 years can be expected, but acidic soil conditions in the region put the actual time closer to 50 years, explained Leite, adding the pipes will cost $700 per metre to replace. The draft budget sets aside $12.5 million to be spent over 10 years — although that amount is significantly lower than the $21 million required to complete the work, said Leite. It’s the maximum the city can afford.

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“We’re trying to build up that amount of money over time, hence the .75 per cent (infrastructure) levy.” Although the City does not budget for a surplus, every year some money remains unspent for one reason or another. In past years, the full amount of the surplus has been placed in capital reserves, however, this year, $210,000 of the anticipated $560,000 surplus from 2012 will be allocated to an operating fund that can be drawn on as needed for unforeseen expenses such as a heavy demand for snow removal. It is a move that was praised on Monday evening by Councillor Dave Hall, who has been pushing for the change for the past four years. If the City had begun using its surplus for tax stabilization then, he said, there would be no need to worry about potential cost spikes now. The City’s largest cost driver is still salaries and benefits, while policing fees account for more than $9.6 million. That’s up $421,000 over last year. Another area where costs have risen significantly in the City is its library, in part because the Fraser Valley Regional Library has raised its materials fees by five per cent this year. In total, the City will pay $1,123,565 to FVRL to run a library in the City in 2013. That includes an additional $71,415 over last year. Casino proceeds, meanwhile, are trending downward, said Leite, and the City expects to take in $5.75 million this year, compared to $5.93 million in 2012. That money will be divided between a council enterprise fund, community grants and a capital works fund. Following Leite’s presentation, Councillor Ted Schaffer took a moment to outline the benefits the City has enjoyed from having Cascades Casino within its boundaries for the past eight years. In that time, the City has received more than $49 million in casino proceeds, allowing it to pay off continued, PAGE 6

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Officer leaves Langley crime fighting duties to protect cattle in Africa Monique TaMMinga Times Reporter

Langley RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Carr is used to being the watch commander in charge of a 21-unit patrol who deal with crimes of all sorts, including violent disputes, drug dealing and property thefts. Today, and until October, he is working on a United Nations mission on the livestock protection unit in South Sudan. He volunteered for the mission, Carr said in correspondence with The Times via email. “Our (the RCMP’s) International Peace Operations Branch periodically advertises for upcoming missions. If your home unit can support your deployment you go through a selection process. Some missions require a certain skill set or minimum rank in order to apply,” said Carr. He loves the challenge and it isn’t his first mission. Carr served in wartorn Kosovo in 2003, having the difficult duty of identifying bodies. Then in 2008, he volunteered to work in East Timor to work on preventing human trafficking and sex slavery. Now, he’s travelled to East Africa to reduce the violence associated with the war over cattle. Cattle raiding is a big and violent problem in South Sudan. With limited economic opportunities and fragile livelihoods, every year thousands of heads of cattle are stolen in violent attacks and retaliatory wars, he said. This livestock protection unit is being created, with support from the South Sudanese government and help from the UN, to end the cycles of violence that have existed for generations.

South Sudan is home to approximately 1.3 million people. It has limited road networks and suffers seasonal flooding and widespread food insecurity. Carr is stationed in Jonglei an area with the highest number of conflicts among different groups migrating with large herds of cattle, trigging conflict and competition for water and grazing areas. This conflict has taken thousands of lives and the abduction of countless children, he said. Carr is in charge of establishing the whole unit, working with UN and Sudan police, heads of state while setting up the unit with proper equipment, like vehicles and communication items. “After decades of civil war the people here are keen to move on. The South Sudanese are easy to work with and seem to genuinely appreciate the help,” said Carr. “After some fighting between South Sudan and Sudan later last year, the oil taps were turned off. Given that 98 per cent of this country’s revenue is from oil, there is little money flowing in.” While a majority of Carr’s work keeps him in offices, the field work he does has been challenging with extreme poverty and quality food hard to find. “It’s usually on field missions when we find ourselves getting ill,” he said. What might take one step in Langley, takes three steps in Sudan, usually with at least one step back, he said. “There are mounds of red tape,” he said. His compound where he lives in a house with four other men is basic but very decent, he said. There is a restaurant in the compound and lots of

stores to buy supplies in town. But there is very little to do in Jonglei when he isn’t working. “We pass our time keeping active by

running, playing sports or going to the gym.” Other Langley RCMP officers have served in various missions, such as Bosnia and Kosovo.

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Another hopeful has joined the race for the B.C. Conservative Party nomination in the Fort Langley-Aldergrove riding. “It’s definitely time for a change,” Rick Manuel said in a written announcement released Thursday, Jan. 31. “Running as a Conservative allows me to remain open to a wide range of new, overdue ideas and input from citizens who don’t feel comfortable voting with the NDP yet and are totally disillusioned with the Liberals.” Manuel retired two years ago as Superintendent of Critical Care Programs within the B.C. Ambulance Service. He cites additional experience as a business consultant, labour relations manager, human resources agent, coach, mentor, and institute teacher. “I have been fortunate to have a varied career which has produced valuable contacts, skills, and abilities in leader-

ship and management within large public service entities,” Manuel said. He lists smart meters among his concerns, calling the government’s handling of the controversy “appalling” and “dysfunctional … a weekly newspaper cartoon Rick Manuel and area of discontent for many residents.” Manuel lives in the Salmon River neighbourhood with partner Victoria Urquhart. He describes himself as a hobby farmer and gardener, diver, pilot, “passionate dog lover,” member of the Langley Harley Owners Group (HOG), and volunteer at the Community Police Office in the Township. Manuel’s announcement comes a week after Aldergrove resident Nazreen Burns, an

office administrator and former small business owner, said she would be seeking the BC Conservative nomination in Fort Langley-Aldergrove. Burns, a married mother of three adult children, said her decision to run for a seat in the Legislative Assembly in the May 2013 provincial general election was inspired in part by the growing arrogance of the incumbent BC Liberal MLA, Rich Coleman “It’s unfortunate that the more time Coleman has spent in elective office — and it’s now been close to 17 years — the more arrogant and insensitive he’s become to the concerns of ordinary, everyday people,” said Burns. The party’s members will decide on their candidate at a nomination meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Aldergrove Community Secondary. BC Conservative Party leader John Cummins is planning to run in the Langley riding, held by Transportation Minister Mary Polak.

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Living on the street, homeless, can happen because of choice or because of circumstances. No matter the reason, if you find yourself homeless and without shelter, it might be something that you can handle. But what happens when the weather changes and the temperature drops? It may be the incessant rains that keep you cold and damp, the sudden drop in the temperature or even the snowfall accumulation. Life now becomes even harder, to the point that your health and life might be in danger. This is the plight of a number of people in our community. And with the shelter full or inaccessible, people turn to the Extreme Weather mat program which is run, in collaboration with community partners, out of the The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope from November 1st until March 31st each year. Extreme weather response sites provide extra shelter spaces for homeless people during weather severe enough to pose a substantial threat to health and safety. It is a crisis response to the number of people living outdoors. We use the notification to inform outreach workers, police, supporting agencies of the additional shelter resources available to people who are homeless in the Langley. The Extreme Weather Response is about preventing death and illness due to exposure to extreme winter weather on the worst nights of the year. Even if just a few people make use of a site, getting warm and dry on one of the worst nights of the year, it is well worth the effort.

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Langley Has Talent deadline extended Talent competition, sponsored by Rotary Clubs, accepting applications until Friday, Feb. 15 Brenda anderson Times Reporter

Clubs of Langley — has been working to raise money toward the construction of a theatre in Langley while giving people a sense of the talent that exists in the community. “The goal is not to raise enough money to build a theatre. We’re never going to make the millions and millions for that — it’s not going to happen,”

The third annual Langley Has Talent competition is underway. The stage is set, prizes are lined up and the audience is waiting to snatch up tickets. All organizers need now, is people who are willing to put it all out there for a moment in the spotlight. With more than 30 acts lined up so far to vie for a spot on stage at Christian Life Assembly in Peter Luongo late April, the LHT committee chair LHT committee has extended said Luongo. its deadline for applications until Money raised through the Friday, Feb. 15. annual competition is earmarked Although the number of people for that purpose, he added. applying has dipped, the quality But more than that, the of the talent is improving one year competition is about raising to the next, said committee chair awareness about the need. Peter Luongo. And, he said, it’s working. “Two years ago, we had a whole “Three years ago, there was no ton (of people auditioning). Last talk of it. Now as a result of our year, there were fewer candidates, talking about how we’re the only but they were better.” So far this year, Luongo said, the community from UBC to Hope without a theatre, it’s got the committee has seen applications community buzzing about it,” said from a number of musical acts Luongo. — solo, duos and groups — but This year’s semi-final they’d like to hear from a few competition — where the other brands of performers. audience gets a say in who moves “I believe there are others out on — takes place on Saturday, there who will bring variety,” he April 20, with the final contest set said. “It would be nice to have for Saturday, May 4. a magician, a ventriloquist or a First prize is $2,500, second comedian.” place receives $1,500 and Lauren Tokiwa, danced her way to the top spot last spring, proving $1,000 goes to third place. Each that it’s not only singers who have contestant also receives one of a trio of entertainment industrya shot at victory, Luongo said. related prize packages. Organizers would love to Cost to audition is $25 for a see more dance acts try out, solo act, $50 for a duo and $75 for said Luongo, noting Langley groups of three or more. dancers have plenty to gain from For more information or to the construction of a proper register, go to langleyhastalent.ca. performing arts theatre close to Auditions will be held Feb. home. 16,17 and Feb. 23, 24. Since its beginning in 2011, the Tickets for Langley Has Talent Langley Has Talent competition will go on sale in late February. — presented by the Rotary

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he B.C. Auditor-General, John Doyle, will not accept an extension to his term, as offered by a legislative committee which initially said it did not want to renew his contract. He has instead accepted an appointment as auditor-general of the Australian state of Victoria. Doyle has rubbed the Liberal government the wrong way on many occasions. One such Liberal was MLA Eric Foster, whose expenses in regards to renovations of his constituency office in Vernon were not properly accounted for. The building was owned by his constituency assistant’s husband, and even though Foster was being audited, he chaired the committee which recommended Doyle not be re-appointed. Another area where Doyle dismayed the government was in looking into the $6 million in legal expenses paid by the government after Dave Basi and Bob Virk agreed to plead guilty in the B.C. Rail corruption case. Not only was this reimbursement against government policy, it came about in mid-trial, just as former finance minister Gary Collins was set to testify. While B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that Doyle cannot have access to the detailed expenses billed by Basi and Virk’s lawyers, this information will come out eventually — perhaps through a public inquiry, which other political parties have pledged to call, should the Liberals be defeated in the May election. Doyle’s expertise was applied locally as well. He was instrumental in helping Langley School District deal with its accumulated deficit, and offered specific recommendations to help the district set up a plan to pay it off. The deficit came about as the result of a number of shoddy accounting methods in place. The school distrrict has followed those recommendations, and the deficit is being paid down at a faster rate than scheduled. His assistance in this area was invaluable. Doyle said Tuesday that he was prepared to stay in B.C. for a full second term of six years. However, the committee only offered him two more years, after prodding from the premier, and he wasn’t prepared to take that, given how political the entire issue had become. An auditor-general is expected to ask thorough questions and act as an advocate for taxpayers. Doyle has done that very well, and he will be sorely missed.

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hy are you reading her hand on my shoulder and the obituary colencouraged me as I was catching umn?” a friend asked up, or helped me if I was strugMcGregor over my shoulder. gling. Says It seems to sneak up on you. Six-year-old kids are pretty For years that page is just a coljim Mcgregor resilient and after the first week, lection of old faces and stories, I had made new friends and had and then suddenly pictures of friends, parents found my place in the pecking order of my of friends, neighbours or former co-workers new school. My special attention from the start appearing. teacher slowly waned but I have good memoMy Dad used to start his day by reading the ries of that time. It could have been very difobituaries in the morning paper. His theory ferent. was that if his picture and name were there, We all have memories of people who have he wouldn’t bother to make any plans for made us feel good at stressful times. The the day. Ironically, when he passed away the coach who took a bit of extra time, patted morning paper was on strike for a month, so you on the back and said, “Nice play,” made his picture wouldn’t have been there anyway. all the difference to our confidence and the This past week I noticed two familiar faces feeling we were a member of the team. in the paper. A father of a friend and a LangMaybe it was the person at the new job ley pioneer, Frank Napier, passed away. Frank who took the time to show you around and was well known in the Fraser Valley as a suc- introduce you, or the grumpy old lady or cessful Langley poultry farmer. The picture gruff old man who took time to “show you beside his was of my former Grade 1 teacher, and easier way to do that.” Helen Woolley. Of course there were the jerks we encounI have fond memories of Mrs. Woolley. I tered along the way as well, the people who started school in Otter but we moved durwent out of their way to make our life miseraing the Christmas break and I had to start at ble. Probably we would find out that they were Langley Central in January. I recall that first treated that way once and just carried on that day walking into the new classroom and 30 behaviour, feeling it was the only way to act. pairs of strange eyes staring at me. It all comes down to choices. We can be They had the advantage. They knew who helpful or we can we turn our backs. It all the bullies were, who the smart kids were, depends on how we want to feel at work or who the sissies were and I knew none of school or as part of the team. Nobody wants them. Mrs. Woolley stood beside me and to see the jerks show up at their desk or at introduced me to the class and asked them all the game. to make me feel welcome. In the end we all end up on that obituary For the first week, she was never far away. page. If you want people to have fond memoShe checked on me after recess and lunch ries of your life, you should be working on hour. She often came up beside me, put that now. At least that’s what McGregor says. 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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t took a cultural shift to battle drinking and driving. Perhaps it’s time to make another shift so fewer pedestrians die in our streets. As with drunk driving, we can do that by changing laws, attitudes and public perception. Tougher laws and costly penalties made it unacceptable to drink and drive. Groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving got behind the campaigns and programs such as Operation Red Nose made it easier for people to make the right choice during the holidays. Corporations launched campaigns to make it cool to be the designated driver and drivers — thus educated and forewarned — changed their behaviour. It may take similar efforts to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities, which last year totalled 63, according to the B.C. Coroner’s Service. That’s almost the same number of people who were killed by drunk drivers last year, yet where’s the outcry? The sad fact is it’s walking seniors, 70 years and older, who die most often in a collision with a car. Where do most of these fatalities occur? At intersections and marked crosswalks. When? In December and January, when it’s dark and rainy. In fact, people of all ages are at greatest risk during this province’s gloomiest months. Pedestrians need to understand that there are no safe intersections or crosswalks. Adults must apply the same safety rules they teach their kids: be aware of your surroundings, look both ways, make eye contact with drivers. And sorry, seniors, old age is not an exemption from the crucial lessons we direct at our youth. But it doesn’t stop there: Driver education must be be enhanced, laws must be toughened and outwear must be reflective, or at the very least lighter in colour. Pedestrian fatalities aren’t any less serious than drunk driving deaths. So why are they treated that way? —Tri-City News (Black Press) 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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Double standards and common sense Editor: It was with great interest and some astonishment I read several items in your newspaper of Jan. 31. Page 3 contains an article subtitled “Township of Langley council sends proposed Fort Langley project back to the drawing board.” I find it astonishing that council would take this position on a project within heritage guidelines and with no community protests I am aware of, while it recently approved a project that was not within community guidelines and had lots of community opposition. Councillor Charlie Fox appears to be the most vocal against the two-storey project on 96 Avenue. If my memory serves me right, he was the councillor who presented the motion to approve the Coulter Berry Building. I don’t know what to call that, but it appears to be a “double standard.”

Councillor Kim Richter comments “I do think there is something drastically wrong with our heritage guidelines.” If Richter consults the Heritage Strategy document, which council approved and adopted in the spring of 2012, she will note that the guidelines for the Fort Langley area were some time ago scheduled for review. That process might be a good place for council members to express their feelings, instead of arbitrarily dealing with each development project according to their “likes or dislikes.” In the same issue of your newspaper, I read Diane Kask’s letter to the editor. She is correct in stating that the pool proposed for Aldergrove is “inadequate.” At the open house, I questioned and was told that a teenager could not dive in this pool. It is too shallow and is slightly smaller than Blair Pool. Also the finan-

Mortality Beckons Editor: Although most of us realize that death awaits us, it is very difficult indeed to picture this terminal event. There are some times in your life, however, when the shadow of death falls upon you and you realize it may extinguish your light. Going into battle, for instance, where the moan of death is increasingly loud and personal. As you age, the reminder of your mortality is driven home. Your parents pass away and friends begin losing fights with lethal diseases. Organizations to which you belong send out messages that say ‘we regret to inform you that’…In my organizations it is referred to as The Last Post or Jumper Down. For a number of years I called Calgary home. I served in the army there and in the newspaper industry. We moved to Langley in 1971 and if I went back to Calgary, I wouldn’t know a soul, as all my pals are dead. As a matter of fact I would not know the city either, as all the buildings I was familiar are torn down and replaced — even Currie Barracks and the Calgary Herald building. Aching bones and muscles begin to announce the fact that your faithful old body can’t perform the things it once enjoyed. Disruptions in body functions become the norm and such pleasures as walking your dog become a chore. Then the memory starts to fade — you know that face but cannot think of the name. With a rush of insight it is apparent that you will soon join those in the obituary column you faithfully peruse each day. Mike Harvey, Langley

cial return would be about 30 cents to the dollar spent, while Blair Pool at least returns 60 cents to the dollar, according to parks and recreation. If this design goes ahead, it is a waste of taxpayer’s money. I’ve heard repeatedly that the current ice arena in Aldergrove has some of the best ice around. There do not appear to be any major issues with that arena. The seating capacity for the old arena and the proposed new one are exactly the same. So in taxpayers’ interest, and with a dose of common sense — council should scratch the $33 million project. It should build a well-designed pool for half that price, and save the forest at the same time. You won’t need the money. Grace Muller, Langley

It’s time for a complete job description Editor: A mayor is a mayor is a mayor, and a councillor is a councillor is a councillor. All these jobs are exactly the same. They perform the same functions in each municipality. It makes no difference where they are. Their job is to represent those of us who elected them — the taxpayer, at any and all events or meetings relevant to that representation. They receive compensation for doing their job. Most, if not all, receive salaries in the area of five to six figures, and yet they expect expenses to travel to and from the events that are part of their job,

and they also, as we’ve recently seen, receive an ‘incentive’ payment to attend council meetings and Metro board meetings. If I was getting paid $700 to spend half a day at an event or function, I’d be there too. Attending these meetings is part of their job as the elected official representing their municipality. What we need is a generic job description that identifies the duties to be performed, and then we could determine a salary representative of the work that they actually do. In any other job description, if they

were not clearly defined, some of these meetings and activities would be listed under “performs other related duties as required/assigned.” That would capture these meetings, and any other functions that they may have to attend, as a mandatory part of their job. The fact that the Metro board members turned down a recommendation to get rid of this incentive is just another indication of the total disrespect these elected officials have for the taxpayers who pay their salaries. D. Atkinson, Langley

First Love — a poem for Valentine’s Day

Editor: I have always enjoyed writing love poems and just thought I would submit this to you, in hopes it could be published before Valentine’s Day. First Love Fathomed from fiction fought for by faith Inside the heart feelings don’t wait. Ripening, relishing, relinquished with hope Starved for acceptance without knowing the scope

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Tireless patience prevails not too soon Lust lingers low lit up by the moon In difference, in same, souls separate are true Via love for one another the two become new Endlessly together we live for each other, One day to become a new father and mother. Marcello Fancello, Langley

Editor: Finally, we will have a choice (Conservative candidate set to take on MLA Rich Coleman, The Times, Jan 29). The NDP is not an option, given the disastrous 10 years in power during the 1990s, taking B.C. down to a “have not” province. No longer will we have to hold our collective noses and vote Liberal. Bring on the provincial BC Conservatives in each of the two Langley provincial ridings. Ed Wiens, Langley

Green waste rejected due to sticker direction Editor: It was recently garbage day at my house, for the blue recyclable box and the green waste can only. Those were the only two items at my curb. Therefore, I was dumbfounded when Emterra Environmental refused to empty the green waste can, because the decal The

on it did not face the road. As it was the only can at the curb, as per stipulation for that day, how could it have been anything but green waste? And since I live on a round cul-de-sac, which exact portion of the road was it supposed to face?

How much money did it cost Langley City taxpayers for one truck and one driver and one handler to refuse to pick up one skimpy grocery bag of kitchen waste, and supply me with a handwritten excuse? Lisa A. Hatton, Langley

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“People can help out all year always more than willing to long,” she said. pick up donations from anyIn fact, the need has never one who is willing to give. been greater. “The nice thing is people There are currently around can know these donations are 175 struggling going straight moms with to the people babies and in need,” she young ones said. She hand that are in delivers to need of diathe moms. pers and baby Through Facefood. book or email, A box of Snow will put diapers costs out a call to around $25 to her angels Kim Snow Kimzangels founder and donations $30 and lasts less than a come in. Just this month. “We are in desperate need of week, a family was in need diapers and baby food. Every of children’s beds. The beds little bit helps,” said Snow. were donated and Snow found Newborn and pullup diapers an angel to pick them up and drive them to the family home. are the big need right now. “It’s amazing how TeamkimShe also would love to figure out how to get fresh fruits zangels always come through,” and veggies to some of these she said. If you would like to be one of Kim’s angels and families. donate, email her at kimzanSnow, who runs her own gels@hotmail.ca. hair salon in Langley, is

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A progress report on TransLink’s belt-tightening drive has concluded Metro Vancouver’s transit system is largely on track to carve out $40 to $60 million in cost savings over the next three years. The findings from the office of TransLink’s independent commissioner show $33 million in cost efficiencies have already been achieved or are being implemented this year, with about $10 million still to come by the end of 2015. “The good news for us going forward is all the efficiencies we’ve been talking about for the last couple of years — highlighted by the audits — are beginning to pay off,” said TransLink board chair Nancy Olewiler. Much of the savings come from the bus system, by running schedules tighter with less wriggle room for recovery time at the end of each route. TransLink is also shifting to cheaper community shuttle service on routes with fewer riders and trimming back on the number of spare buses it keeps to cut maintenance,

insurance and other costs. “There have been significant reductions in operating costs,” according to the report. It cautions that, in contrast with the other savings, corporate costs are going up — much of it because of higher computer and systems costs related to the introduction of fare gates and Compass smart cards this year. TransLink last year approved $98 million in cost-cutting intiatives, including shelving most of a previously planned transit expansion, as well as further efforts to restructure existing bus service, less frequent weekend SkyTrain service and new or higher parking fees at park-andrides. The improved financial footing means the transportation authority is in better position to deal with its immediate challenges, such as a surprise drop in fuel tax revenue over the past year or so. TransLink officals have declined to go as far as either the commissioner’s 2012 efficiency review or a subsequent provincial audit recommended, saying they can’t risk driving away transit riders by seriously reducing service.

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Waterfront Hideway racks up the prizes My House Design/Build Team is continuing to win awards for its Waterfront Hideway project. They recently added three National Association of Home Builders Best in American Living Awards (BALA) to their list. “It’s an honour, not only for us and our clients, but for all of the Greater Vancouver home builders as we are now recognized as creating some of the finest homes and projects in all of North America,” says Graeme Huguet, president and managing director of My House Design/Build. The team at My House Design/Build won a Gold Award for Green Built

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New Listing Beautifully finished new home! Sought after neighbourhood within walking distance of Elementary 10 ft. ceilings on the main with a huge white kitchen with quartz countertops. Gas fireplace School & Park and only a few blocks in the great room, custom glass/leaded door to from Willowbrook Shopping. Well the main floor den. Upstairs features overmaintained 5 year old home with 3 sized bedrooms (each with its’ own ensuite & walk-in closet), plus a full size laundry room. bedrooms & den on upper 2 floors Fully finished basement with a separate entry. plus a 2 bedroom suite in the base2 bedroom legal suite with an open kitchen ment. Detached double garage & and living area, full bath, laundry hook-up, and very bright with above ground windows! fenced yard. 6943 201 St. $

589,900

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Prospera Credit Union is offering more than $20,000 in educational awards and scholarships to deserving students. In addition to four

awards valued between $1,000 and $1,500 — and presented in each of the four regions served by Prospera — the credit union is offering the

Ron Sweeney Rising Star Award, valued at $2,000. The award is presented to an exceptional high school student preparing for post-secondary

education. Applications are available at local high schools and post-secondary institutions across the province and at www.

Township Page For the week of February 7, 2013

dates to note

langley events centre Coming Events

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, February 11 for Family Day.

Tuesday, February 19 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Fri Feb 8 Sat Feb 9

7:15pm vs. Victoria Grizzlies 7:15pm vs. Merritt Centennials

Feb. 8-9 is Silent Auction and Parents’ Weekend

Sun Feb 17 2:00pm vs. Nanaimo Clippers

Skate with the Rivermen following every Sunday game

Nominees Sought for Swensson, Flowerdew, and Arnason Awards Do you know an individual, youth, or a couple who improves life for others and makes a difference in the community? If so, the Township of Langley would like to know about them. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Pete Swensson 2013 Outstanding Community Youth Award, Eric Flowerdew 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award, and the 2012 John and Muriel Arnason Volunteers of the Year Award. The Pete Swensson Award is given to a Langley student in grade 8-12 who is nominated by his or her school and maintains a high scholastic effort, participates in school activities, and makes a contribution to the community through volunteer work. If you know an outstanding youth who should be considered for nomination, contact the school’s principal. The Eric Flowerdew Award recognizes a volunteer who promotes an active living lifestyle that enhances residents’ quality of life through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits, promotes traditional and non-traditional recreation activities, and enhances Langley’s community spirit. The John and Muriel Arnason Award is presented to a volunteer couple who advocate culture, learning, and literacy, foster partnerships and cooperative efforts, and create the potential for long-term benefits to the Langley community. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 8, 2013. For additional criteria, nomination forms, and more information contact: Sarah Larsh Corporate Adminstration slarsh@tol.ca 604.533.6115

Heritage Building Incentive Program The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources. The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, February 22, 2013 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip. Elaine Horricks, Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998

public open house Traffic Calming Open House: Old Yale Road The Engineering Division will host an Open House where participants can view traffic calming design concepts for Old Yale Road fronting James Hill Elementary School and learn about the traffic calming process. Attendees will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help the Township of Langley determine appropriate traffic calming measures for this location. Date: Time: Place: Location:

Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

public notices

Basketball Fri

Feb 8 vs. UBC - Okanagan 6pm women’s 8pm men’s Sat Feb 9 vs. UBC - Okanagan 5pm women’s 7pm men’s

Men’s Hockey

Sat Feb 9 1pm Fri Feb 15 7pm

vs. Thompson Rivers Univ. vs. Simon Fraser University

Family Day Public Skate

proceeds to KidSport Langley presented by Save-On-Foods

Langley School District Basketball Playoffs 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 12:00pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm

Grade 8 girls Grade 8 boys Junior girls Junior boys Grade 8 consolation games Jr girls consolation game Jr boys consolation game Grade 8 girls championship Grade 8 boys championship Junior girls championship Junior boys championship

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

public notice Use Your Green Can Wrap food scraps with paper, not plastic. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Willoughby Community Centre Extends Hours The Willoughby Community Centre is open an additional 30 minutes, four days a week, effective Monday, February 4. Facility Hours: Monday - Thursday: (New!) 6am - 9:30pm Friday: 6am - 8pm

Mon Feb 11 11am-1pm

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Monday, February 25 5 - 8pm James Hill Elementary School (gymnasium) 22144 Old Yale Road

Have your say in the traffic calming process. Property owners and residents are encouraged to attend.

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20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 | 604.534.3211

Thursday, February 7 | 7 - 9pm Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

Wednesday, February 13 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

prospera.ca. Each application must be accompanied by a short video. Deadline to enter is March 1.

Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 7pm The Willoughby Community Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street. Call 604.455.8821. Keith Miller Community Recreation Manager Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division 604.455.8829

2013 Community Grants The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents. Information and application forms for the 2013 Community Grants and Capital Improvement Grants are available: • On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants • At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor Return applications to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Deadline: Thursday, February 28, 2013 David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158

Start Composting Today Purchase a backyard composter from the Civic Facility or Operations Centre for $25. No yard? Try worm composting. Register for the next workshop: worms@tol.ca. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/composting

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For Kira M’Lot, spending time with dogs has always been a way to deal with life’s stresses Gary ahuja Times Reporter

Dogs were always a way for Kira M’Lot to deal with the trials and tribulations of life. “Basically, my stress release was always going to the animal shelter,” she explained. “I would go to LAPS (Langley Animal Protection Society) and ran the dogs. That was my stress release, going to spend time with

dogs.” The stress was often the result of a traumatic brain injury M’Lot suffered when she was eight years old. Trying to help a shorter child use a zip line which was set up in a back yard at a wedding, M’Lot was knocked off the unfenced portion of a deck and fell 14 feet, suffering a traumatic head injury. The injury — a fractured skull and a severed temporal

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A tramautic brain injury when she was a child, may have slowed Kira M’Lot, but it couldn’t stop the Langley woman. Last month, M’Lot opened up A Dogs Life K9 Centre on 0 Avenue. artery — affected her reading comprehension and ability to retain memory.

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To this day, the 24-year-old still suffers from vertigo, dizziness and headaches. Following her high school graduation from R.E. Mountain Secondary in 2006 — which she said would not have been possible without her mother serving as her tutor — M’Lot enrolled at the University of Fraser Valley with an eye on studying kinesiology. “I was very involved with sport my whole life,” she said. “(Kinesiology) seemed like a natural thing to do.” But her schooling lasted just a month as M’Lot struggled with the memorization necessary for the course work. During her last few years of high school, M’Lot had spent time volunteering at LAPS. “There was a German shepherd, Duska, who was distant to everybody; she didn’t relate to anybody,” M’Lot recalled. “She was one very anxious, wound-up dog. “She was a little crazy and didn’t connect with people, however, one day that all changed. “I was walking her, she just completely connected to me; she started to respond to me. “From that day on,

“You may have to work a bit harder, but you just keep going at it. If you sit around and do nothing, you will feel worse.” Kira M’Lot

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she would get excited every time I walked into the room.” That connection left a lasting impression. “It was that moment and that connection which really reinforced the love that they show to you when you work with them,” M’Lot said. Armed with that experience, M’Lot decided to complete a dog trainer apprenticeship program. Following that, she worked for a year at a Burnaby dog day care, Metro Dogs, before leasing space in Abbotsford for three years for her own business. “I got a chance to build up my name, build up my clientele and get more experience,” she said. And after settling her head injury lawsuit in December 2011, M’Lot had the capital to purchase her own property, a 7,200 square foot facility in south Langley on 0 Avenue.

“I like the community feel of Langley; I am not a city girl,” she said. “To me, I am comfortable in that rural setting.” M’Lot grew up on an acreage in Brookswood Last month, she opened the doors to A Dogs Life K9 Centre, which is described as a 10-star resort for dogs and cats. The facility provides large indoor heated kennels, Kuranda orthopedic doggie beds, secure outdoor yards, and much more. The website describes the experience as like a day at the spa for pets, with the animals having a daily nap while listening to soothing music, plus the option of either an outdoor leisurely walk to enjoy the fresh air or a bath with a full body massage. “I am trying to create a multisport dog facility; your one-stop shop for

everything,” she said. While it may be a pet day care during business hours, in the evenings, there is a large sports field ideal for dog sports, as well as training classes. In addition to M’Lot, there is a parttime staff of four. M’Lot said she still has emotional ups and downs about her head injury, but wants her story to be an example to others that they can’t let life’s obstacles slow them down. “If this never happened to me, I would be doing kinesiology and in a completely different field,” she said. “But I very much love what I do and I have created a life with stuff that I am good at. “What I like to share with everyone is that it doesn’t matter if you have had an injury, it doesn’t mean you can’t do things any more,” M’Lot said. “You may have to work a bit harder, but you just keep going at it. If you sit around and do nothing, you will feel worse. “Why not take advantage of life? You have a second chance, why not live it?” For more, visit www. adogslifek9centre.ca.

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business

Busy season begins for wedding dress shopping Gary ahuja Times Reporter

Although the holiday season is over, Bridal Christmas is just beginning. January tends to be a busy month for wedding planning and would-be brides can now shop for their dresses at David’s Bridal. One of the largest wedding chains in the United States, David’s Bridal opened up a new bridal store at the Rio Can Langley Centre (20700 Langley

Bypass). According to a poll done by David’s Bridal, approximately one in four brides got engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year’s and while the end of the holiday season may mean a dip in sales for some retailers, for bridal retailers, it is just the start of the busy season. The Langley location is the first in B.C. and one of nine in Canada. “Canada is an important growth market for us and we’re thrilled that brides are embrace

our unique business model that allows them to work with a knowledgeable bridal consultant, try on a wide selection of gowns in a variety of sizes, and often go home with the dress of their dreams on the same day,” said Brian Beitler, the chief marketing officer for David’s Bridal. “Langley is still growing,” said said Joy Clamosa, the assistant store manager of the Langley store. “And it is a shopping destination.” With bridal gowns

starting at $299 and special occasion dresses starting at $89, they offer affordable fashion-forward styles for women in sizes 0 to 26. Featuring designer brands White by Vera Wang, Oleg Cassini,

Galina, and Melissa Sweet, the store also offers low-priced cocktail dresses, prom dresses and all the accessories to match. “We are the one-stop shop,” Clamosa said. “We offer everything that a bride needs for

her big day.” The store also has a partnership with Moore’s Clothing for Men. “So the girls can co-ordinate with their entire wedding party,” Clamosa said. They can even help

you design your day, with a large selection of wedding invitations and decorations for your ceremony and reception. For more, visit David’s Bridal in-store or shop online at www. davidsbridal.ca.

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Seven-year-old Julitta Lozowchuk, looks at some of the flower girl dresses while helping her aunt shop at David’s Bridal. The U.S. chain opened its first B.C. location in Langley on Jan. 10.

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Trinity Western Spartans Tonner Jackson took a year away from basketball to re-energize himself for the game he has played since he was six years old.

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The Trinity Western Spartans made it four in a row and seven of the past nine games with an 83-75 win over the Thompson Rivers WolfPack, clinching a post-season berth in the process. The men’s basketball team improved to 9-9 with four games remaining in the Canada West regular season. In the victory over the WolfPack on Feb. 1 in Kamloops, Trinity Western

At this time last year, Tonner Jackson was banging bodies in the paint with players 20-plus years his senior as part of a weekly pick-up basketball league in Ottawa for members of Parliament. “Not going all out, but also not going soft, either,” explained Jackson about playing with elected politicians tasked with running the country rather than winning a pick-up hoops game. “I would try to play hard defensively and try to distribute the ball. “I was still playing hard and working on parts of my game.” Jackson, a six-foot-seven, 220pound forward with the Trinity Western Spartans men’s basketball team, was in Ottawa as part of a four-month internship which was partly for the experience and partly as a way to re-energize himself for the game he had played much of his life. “I just wasn’t into basketball like I once was and I needed a change,” he explained. “I was very burned out and had no passion left for the game. “I thought if I took some time off, it would give me some new perspective into whether I wanted to play or not.” On the recommendation of some friends, Jackson took the entire 2011/12 season off from basketball and left for Ottawa in January to attend the Laurentian Leadership Centre. The Centre is a residential internship program which houses TWU students for a four-month period as they take

raced out to a 22-4 lead and then hung on for the eight-point win. The WolfPack did lead by two points with 4:07 to play, but the Spartans went on a 12-2 run to seal the victory. “It was a good gutsy effort from the guys tonight,” said coach Scott Allen. “We didn’t do very well on the offensive boards but we did handle their runs well. “Each time they had a bit of push,

various interdisciplinary courses and get the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of internships. Jackson, who graduates this spring with a degree in political science and philosophy, did his internship with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. But while his time in the nation’s capital was enjoyable, Jackson did find himself missing playing the sport he has played since he was six years old. “It was definitely hard looking at box scores,” Jackson said of keeping tabs on his Spartan teammates. “I remember wishing I could help them out.” “(But) the break was something that really helped me,” he said. “I had been playing competitive basketball for about 16 years, so I needed time to relax and get away from the court, which has allowed me to come back fired up to play.” The 22-year-old rejoined the team at the start of this season but after playing in the team’s season-opener, a bad back sidelined Jackson for the next two months. Now recovered and back in the line-up since the start of last month, Jackson has helped the Spartans turn the season around. The team was also missing captains Tristan Smith and Eli Mara, but with the trio back playing, they have won seven of their past nine games to climb back to .500 and clinch a spot in the Canada West playoffs. Jackson has been a big part of the turnaround. Jackson is second on the team

we responded well and the guys were structured and shared the ball well. “Balancing scoring was one of the key things for us to get the win.” Five players hit double digits in points with Tristan Smith leading the way with 18 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists. Tonner Jackson (17 points, five rebounds), Tyler Lintell (15 points, four rebounds), Justin Bakuteka (14 points, five rebounds) and Mark Per-

with 17.7 points per game while averaging just under 31 minutes per contest. He also has a teamhigh 7.7 rebounds per game. “He is an ultra competitor,” said Spartans coach Scott Allen, who has known Jackson since the player was a sixth grader. He also coached Jackson for three seasons on the White Rock Christian Warriors senior boys team. “He is going to try and find a way to win. He is relentless.” The big thing Jackson brings is versatility, which allows the Spartans to take advantage of whatever mismatch they can create. If a big man is covering him, Jackson is comfortable stepping outside and hitting the outside shot. And if the opponent tries to put a smaller, quicker player on him, Jackson will work in the post to exploit his height advantage. “It is a tough mismatch and that just opens up opportunities for other players,” Allen said. For his part, Jackson is just happy to be back playing with passion. “It is just great to come in and contribute,” he said. “I still take basketball very seriously, and am glad I came back. “It stretches you physically, mentally and emotionally, and I think I would have regretted those things if I didn’t play as long as I could.” Jackson, who had a 4.15 grade point average last semester, still has two years of eligibility remaining, which he plans to use while doing his master’s at TWU.

rin (13 points, eight rebounds) also reached double digits. The teams also played in Kamloops on Jan. 31 with the Spartans prevailing 93-70. Jackson (21 points) and Smith (15 points) led the way as the team again received a balanced attack with five players hitting double digits. The Spartans host the UBC Okanagan Heat (3-16) at the Langley Events Centre on Feb. 8 and 9.

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Brandon Goodwin may have been the last pick of the first round, but Langley Thunder general manager Gerry Van Beek begs to differ. “We thought it might be a possibility (he would fall to us),” Van Beek said on Tuesday morning, the day after the senior A Western Lacrosse Association held their annual junior draft. “We had our fingers crossed.” “He is a phenomenal left-handed offensive player,” The draft, for players born in 1991 and done their junior eligibility, was held at the Langley Events Centre for the first time. “In a typical draft, he would be a top 3 pick,” Van Beek said of this year’s deep draft. In his opinion, everyone knew who would be the top seven first round picks, but the order was the only thing in question. Goodwin played his junior A lacrosse with New Westminster, but also played for the Salmonbellies senior A squad a few years back as an underage player against Langley and left a lasting impression. During the 2011 playoffs against Langley, Goodwin had a dozen points in six games. Goodwin, a six-foot-one 190-pounder, had 26 goals and 46 points in just 13 games with the Jr. Salmonbellies. Goodwin was one of seven players drafted by the Thunder, the two-time WLA defending league champions. In the second round, the club picked up Trent Hawke, a defender from the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs. “He is a tough, tenacious defender,” Van Beek predicted. “He is WLA-ready as a defender,” In the fourth round, Langley picked up Hawke’s Coquitlam teammate, fellow defender Hugh Weir. Playing on a stacked Jr. Adanacs team, Van Beek said Weier was a little under the radar compared to his teammates. “I don’t think he got all the accolades that he deserved,” he said. “We think he should be able to make some noise in the WLA.”

The fifth round saw the team select James Jackson, an offensive player from the Langley Jr. Thunder. “He is going to score some goals, but he has some learning to do,” Van Beek said. The team’s sixth round pick was another Coquitlam defender, Kevin Shoemaker. Shoemaker will not join the team until 2014, however, as he rehabs from an injury. “He probably would have been drafted a lot higher, except he was in rehab,” Van Beek said. “A real sharp and tenacious athlete.” Keenan Lambright, a goalie from the Jr. Thunder — and product of the Langley Minor Lacrosse Association — was taken in the seventh round while the team’s last pick was Scott Muscroft in round eight. The Thunder know Lambright well as he has practised with Langley a few times the past couple of seasons. “It is going to be tough to unseat the incumbents, but he is going to give it a go,” Van Beek said. Muscroft played both junior A and senior A with Coquitlam and is described as a big, strong defensive player. “I think he might be a bit of a diamond in the rough,” Van Beek said of Muscroft. The players, who are in the Lower Mainland, will begin training for the upcoming season at the end of this month. They will hit the floor for training camp in April. Langley begins their quest for a three-peat May 19 on the road in Maple Ridge against the Burrards. That is the WLA season opener for the Langley Thunder, the twotime defending senior A lacrosse champions. The team plays its first home game at the Langley Events Centre on May 22 in a rematch of last season’s WLA championship series against the Coquitlam Adanacs. The Thunder won that series in six games. To see the team’s full 2013 schedule, visit www.theboxrocks. com. ••••• In addition to Jackson and Lambright, the Jr. Thunder program had five other players drafted on Monday night. Jaedon Gastaldo was the top selection, going in the second round to Maple Ridge. Coquitlam selected Colton Dow in the second round while Brian Gillis (Burnaby) and Patrick Bayliss (Coquitlam) both went in round six. And Dayton Pagliericci (Maple Ridge) went in the seventh round.

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and impressed with the whole team and looking forward to the meet in Seattle.” The Spartans had a number of impressive performances Saturday, notably Anastasia Pearse, who finished first in the 300m with a time 41.38, second in the 600m in 1:39.58 and helped the Spartans to top spot in the 4x400m relay, with the team finishing in a school record time of 4:02.32. Pearse’s 300m time also broke the Spartans record of 42.40. Calum Innes also was a big point-earner for TWU as he had won both the 60m, in 7.01, and

the 60m hurdles, in 8.28. Fiona Benson’s 600m-winning time of 1:36.43 was also a new school record. Other medal winners included: Gold — Alison Jackson (1500m); Emma Nuttall (high jump); James Linde (300m); Mihai Prajea (600m). Silver — Ralph Alvaro (shot put); Levi Neufeld (1000m); Hazel Ross (60m hurdles); Meg Harradine (1000m); men’s 4x400 relay; Bronze — Liza Whitehead (60m); Nikki Bell (1000m); Nick Ayin (60m); Stephen Humphrey (high jump).

Split for TWU hockey, hoops team falls short Hoping to gain ground in the race for the final playoff spot, the Trinity Western Spartans instead settled for a weekend split with the Victoria Vikes. The Vikes left the weekend the same way they entered: with a six-point lead in the race for the final playoff spot in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League standings. The Spartans had inched closer thanks to a 4-2 win on Friday but the Vikes responded with a 7-0 win the next day. Both games were at the Langley Events Centre. “The execution wasn’t there,” said TWU coach Dwayne Lowdermilk. “Turnovers killed us. Our power play wasn’t good enough and neither were our breakaouts. “We can say we

didn’t get breaks or bounces, but we didn’t stay out of the box enough and it just wasn’t the same team that played Friday.” In Friday’s game, the Spartans were ahead 3-0 midway through the third and after the Vikes scored a pair of quick goals to get within a goal, TWU called a timeout, settled themselves and then scored an insurance goal on the power play. Blair Murphy, Mattias Schmitt, Jamey Kreller and Jordan Magnuson had the Spartan goals. The split leaves the team with a 4-13-0-1 record. They host Thompson Rivers on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the LEC. ••••• Trailing by just one point at the half, the Trinity Western Spartans were undone

by the third quarter, losing 72-60 to the Thompson Rivers WolfPack on Friday in Kamloops. The loss drops the Spartans women’s basketball team to 5-13 while the WolfPack improved to 14-5. “We were in a close battle right from the start and were able to respond to what they were doing for the first part of the game,” said Trinity Western coach Cheryl Jean-Paul. “The challenge was that we struggled to find the scores we needed in the second half to be able to maintain pressure. The coach was impressed that her team put up a fight against a WolfPack squad in the thick of a race for top spot in their division. “I was really proud of how we didn’t back

down,” she said. “We played hard and everyone contributed to make it as tough for them as possible. “For us to learn what it takes to make a playoff push will be important for the future of this program. Every weekend has had valuable lessons to help us move towards that.” Holly Strom led the Spartans with 24 points and a dozen rebounds. Janelle Traber chipped in with 15 points and six rebounds and Emily Knauff had 13 points, five rebounds and five assists. The teams also played the night before with the WolfPack winning 81-72. The Spartans are back in action on Feb. 8 and 9 when they host the UBC Okanagan Heat at the Langley Events Centre.

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Credo Christian Kodiaks’Kristen Schouten goes up for the lay-up during her team’s 65-21 victory against B.C. Christian Academy in Fraser Valley senior girls Single A basketball last week (Jan. 31) at Credo Christian School.

A team of young Langley Olympians Swim Club members showed their speed in the waters of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre as the club took part in the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club New Year’s Invitational Meet. The three-day meet featured a number of top clubs from the Lower Mainland and a team from Washington State. Justin Schramm was once again in top form as he finished atop the podium in all nine of his events. Along the way, the 14-year-old set a new Olympians’ club record in the 50-metre fly in a time of 27.97 seconds. He also broke six meet records in his age group in the 1,500m freestyle, 200m IM,

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fifth straight time they topped the Express this season. Coquitlam had won the first two meetings between the rivals. Compare that to Saturday night’s 5-3 loss to the Eagles at the South Surrey Arena, Langley’s sixth loss (one came

in overtime) in seven tries versus Surrey. The results leave Langley with a record of 18-191-5 and a fivepoint cushion on Coquitlam for the fourth and final playoff spot in the BCHL’s Mainland Division. In Tuesday’s contest, James Barr stopped 46 of 47 shots while Jakob Reichert scored two goals and added an

assist. Ben Butcher and Evan Campbell had the home side up a pair after 20 minutes. And after Coquitlam got on the board to cut the lead in half, Reichert scored twice in a 3:32 span and Langley never looked back. Derek Sutliffe would make it 5-1 after 40 minutes and Austin Azurdia and Viktor Dombrobskiy

tacked on thirdperiod goals to complete the rout. Against Surrey, the teams were tied at three late in the second before the Eagles got the go-ahead goal. They added an emptynetter in the late going for the twogoal victory. Matt Ustaski, Mitch McLain and Azurdia had the Rivermen tallies. The Rivermen have three games over

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• Penny Pincher Thrift Store needs volunteer cashiers to work a four-hour shift minimum of once a week, Monday to Saturday. Apply at the store, 20211 56 Ave. Proceeds go to LMH. • Langley Lawn Bowling Club is for all ages and operates all year-round. Reasonable membership fees required. Call Nell at 604534-7465 for information. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are experiencing emotional distress. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided. To learn more, visit www.options. bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. • Outreach Services at the Langley Seniors Centre include information and referral, transportation and shopping assistance, housing and government program counsellors, a weekly social, and telephone buddy program. Call 604 530-3020 Ext. 302, 305, or 306. • Langley Meals on Wheels Service Society is always seeking volunteers. It’s a four-hour commitment, twice a month. Those interested please call: 604-533-1679 or email info@ langleymealsonwheels.com. • Men’s Langley League Cribbage needs players. Evenings, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, phone Rob 604-533-9363.

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✭ Touchless tap & hand wash sink ✭ Cash register with detailed receipt ✭ Finished Floors ✭ Air Dryer ✭ Stainless Steel Sorting Table ✭ Electronic Recycling available here! ACCEPTED ITEMS: • Aluminum Cans • Plastic Bottles • Glass Bottles • Drink Boxes • Bag in Box • Drink Cartons

Now accepting electronics and small household appliances: - air treatment (fans) - kitchen countertop (blenders etc.) - floor care (vacuums) - personal care (hair dryers) - garment care (irons) - time measurement (clocks) - weight measurement (scales) - countertop microwaves

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca IN MEMORIAM Richard Martin 1942 - 2012 A year has gone by since we lost you but it seems like only yesterday You made us laugh, you made us cry. You will never be forgotten. Love you forever. Your family, friends and critters

OBITUARIES

MATTHEWS, Jason Graham It is with unbelievable sadness that Jason’s family announce his passing. Born September 16, 1981 in Prince George, BC Jason passed on January 25, 2013 at Vancouver General Hospital. Survived by the love of his life, and only child Olivia, his very special lady Alexandra, two very special children Korbin and Calliope, his mom Merrilee Olson, sister Chase Matthews, her partner Rob Gibson, nephews Lyam Olson, Lochlyn Olson, niece Emersyn Gibson, grandmother Florence Christensen, step mom Eileen Andrews and step dad Garth Olson. Dealing with this huge loss are lifelong friends Kellie Hazelton Mackay, Travis Mackay, Pat Frederick and numerous relatives. Jason loved his family. He loved music, fishing with his grandpa Howie Christensen, playing guitars, his Vancouver Canucks and a certain ‘52 Chevy. A celebration of Jason’s life will be planned in the spring. We’ve seen the secret things revealed and heard what the angels had to say. Should you go ﬁrst, or if you follow me, will you meet me in Heaven someday.

Denied Long-Term Disability Beneﬁts or Other Insurance? If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

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Whether it's comic books, dirt bikes or video games you crave, you'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

F/T Marketing Manager opportunity. Responsibilities will include developing & directing marketing functions for the assigned brands to grow the company’s presence in the market. • Analysis of pricing, marketing strategies, and event planning • Design prints advertising, brochures, website updates, etc. • Implement advertising and promotional activities • Leadership and guidance • Manage a marketing budget • Work with the buying teams with the marketing strategy Requirements: • At least 1 - 2 years experience in food service franchise marketing is a must • Excellent attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills • Energetic, creative & hands on • Proficient in MS Office and creative design software or the ability to learn quickly

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are Energetic, Motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, we are inviting you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fastest growing automotive companies and always looking for great people to join our team. We’re accepting resumes for all departments and all positions: Management, Sales, Service (technicians), Parts, Body Shop and Accounting. Interested in joining our team? Email Darryl Payeur at darryl@bannisters.com . Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, Huber Bannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm and growing. CASHIER and STOCK PERSON for produce store. F/T, P/T. Langley/Willowbrook area 604-533-8828 CRANE TRUCK DRIVER. Must have Class 1 license. Willing to train right person. Send resume to: allpurposecraneservice@hotmail.com

Send your resumes to Henry Cui by email: cuish2@yahoo.ca or by fax: 604-988-8398

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South Aldergrove Mink Farm looking for Mature Farm Help. Must enjoy outdoor work. No exp. nec.will train. Full-time, $13/hr to start with benefits after 9 months. farmworkerjobsnow@gmail.com

Wild and Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy

$440/wk, up to $800/wk Must like loud Music & Travel Outgoing ppl only and avail immediately call today,start tomorrow!

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PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:

604-708-2628

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F/T Cook w/ample knowledge of Mexican cooking. $17.00/hr. Bring resume to: 20505 Fraser Hwy, 604532-7708

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

ECE CERTIFIED mother of 3 has 2 F/T spaces avail in my Murrayville home. 604-539-8388. Please email: Amberwatt28@yahoo.ca

Time to Put Down Some Roots?

Inter Urban Delivery Requires A Motivated Owner O/OP With A Five-Ton,Must Have Previous Experience, Power Tail Gate and Safety Gear A Must, Call Steve/John Mon-Fri /8am-4pm Csr@inter-urban.com Or 604-852-8998 Fax 604-852-0831

U.S. TRIANGLE TEAMS BC & AB DRIVERS; Single Co. or Owner Operators WE ARE HIRING! 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

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114 Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. KENNEL Attendant req’d for busy boarding kennel. Must be reliable. Exp. an asset. ncamire@telus.net

PRODUCTION WORKER Local manufacturing company requires a person to work in a fast paced assembly environment. Candidate must be fluent in English; speaking, writing and reading. Must be physically fit, minor lifting is required. forklift trained or certified would be an asset. COMPETITIVE WAGES. Medical & Dental after 3 months. Working hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm.

Please fax resume to: Attn: Production Manager. 1-877-535-7444

Check our Real Estate Section for home listings by realtors and For Sale By Owners for a great deal on your new home.

CHILDCARE WANTED

P/T NANNY, exp’d, for 2 boys, 8 & 10 yrs, afterschool care, our home, Cloverdale area. Light housekeeping. Must have car, ref’s & CRC. N/S. $14/hr. Call 604-575-7812, email: mgpat@telus.net

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

LABOURERS

POSITIONS available for labourers, forklift drivers, delivery truck drivers. Must be physically fit, willing to work shift work, have valid drivers licence. Positions opening in aldergrove/abbotsford areas. Email ressumes to stryde@hotmail.ca

Heartland Transport Ltd is hiring F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers @ 23/hr. By mail: 3B 20085 100 A Ave, Langley BC, V1M 3G4. By Email: heartlandtransport@yahoo.ca

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INDUSTRY-LEADING Engineering and Manufacturing firm in Aldergrove requires Receptionist/Sales Coordinator. Office duties and sales support. Minimum 1 year similar experience. Please fax resumes to 604-856-7570.

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ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience. Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hirooﬁngltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

Union Shop ~ Full Beneﬁts. Forward Resume to Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com

EXPERIENCED FRAMER wanted. Full time position in Langley / Cloverdale area. Own transportation an asset. Call (604)308-1420

caregiving@plea.bc.ca

CLASS 1 Driver; Sunrise Livehaul, a Div. of Sunrise Poultry is seeking a Class 1 Night Shift Driver for farm pick-up. F/T, 2 yrs min exp. Fax resume & abstract to: 604-5963915 or jp@sunrisepoultry.bc.ca

H.T.N’’T. Service (604)538-8687

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GLASS TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

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In lieu of ﬂowers, the family asks that any donations be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.

MARKETING MANAGER Begonia Food Service Ltd. has a

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7 days a wk-Shuttle to: YVR & Bellingham Airports, Cruise Ship Service, Via Rail, Langley Bus Depot, Eye Clinic, Tswsn Ferry, etc.

HOSLER, Gordon Edward Aug 9, 1929 - Jan 23, 2013 After a brief battle with cancer, Gord Sr. passed away on the morning of January 23rd. He was predeceased by his wife Joan and eldest son Rick. He is survived by his children Wendy (Ray), Gordy (Kim), Randy (Leanne), granddaughter Jayln and his partner Marilyn. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, February 10th, at 1:00pm at Adrian’s at the Airport Restaurant - Langley Airport. 5385 216th Street.

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Base salary is $36,000 + performance bonus (20% of yearly net proceeds)

Door to door service

PATERSON, David Daniel Lorne. With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of David Daniel Lorne Paterson. January 22, 2013 at age 72. After enjoying 55 years trucking in B.C. he’s now driving the highways of heaven. David was the owner operator of the 1965 B Model Mack working with Ranger Transport. David is survived by his beloved wife Sonya of 24 years and their adopted daughter Carmen, daughter Julie (Rob) Hett, Son Benjamin Paterson. He sadly leaves behind his beloved mother Dorscie Viola May Paterson, who celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 25th, sister Delney (George) nephew Cameron. His grand children, Victoria, Jordon, Malcolm Hett and Quinlan Paterson whom he was so proud of. He is mourned deeply by Al McMartin who considered him a father figure. Pre-deceased by his father David Henry Paterson in 1997. Celebration of Life: March 9th at the Langley banquet hall, 3227 264th St. 11:00am to 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations towards his service graciously appreciated.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Eligible candidates will be called for interviews.

SHIPPER / RECEIVER

Good longterm growth prospects at established food company. General order picking and packaging in dry goods / freezer warehouse. Attractive starting rate and full beneﬁts. Send resume with references to

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Must have experience in auto & ﬂat glass and be I.C.B.C. accredited. ~ BENEFITS INCLUDED ~ Please submit resume to:

Fax: 604-856-2408 or Email: a1glass@telus.net

SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

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CLEANING SERVICES

AQUA SPA 604.510.6689 20437 Douglas Crescent Langley 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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THREE STAR DRYWALL LTD Boarding, Taping, & texture. Small jobs welcome! Kam 604-551-8047

Grand Opening Relaxation Massage & Skin Care

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260 CERTIFIED ARBORIST Fully Insured * Free Estimates

Call: (604)968-9997

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Concrete Lifting Specialist

Bonniecrete Const Ltd

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#22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All work guaranteed. High Outlet Electric. 604-220-8347 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

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CALL NOW! 604-312-5362 Now is the time to get the jobs done that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been putting off H Bath & Kitchen Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s H Sundecks, Patios, Doors & Mouldings H Full Basement Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for that Mortgage Helper â&#x153;ą Licensed, Full Service Contractor with over 25 years exp & all available trades. Many refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Unbeatable prices & exc quality.

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

â&#x20AC;˘ Home Dinner Parties â&#x20AC;˘ Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Funerals â&#x20AC;˘ Weddings â&#x20AC;˘ B-B-Ques â&#x20AC;˘ Birthdays â&#x20AC;˘ Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161

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CARPET CLEANING ACTION CARPET & FURNACE CLEANING

Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801

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CHRISTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be disappointed. Seniors Disc. Call 604-328-3733.

ENGLISH LADY. Home Cleaning Honest, reliable, hard working. Refs Pets OK Reas rates 604-533-1711

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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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JMS Countertops/Custom Splashes 15% Disc. w/ad. Free home Consult 30 yrs/refs John 604-970-8424

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WALTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp. 604-308-7943 2 GUYS-A-MUDDIN, We board & l tape it. Over 20 yrs exp. David 778-317-3065 2guysamuddin.com

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

ESTATE Liquidation & Seniors Moving Services. When the time has come to liquidate your household contents due to downsizing, divorce, bankruptcy or the loss of a loved one. We offer customized, stress free solutions to help you transition through this difficult time. We provide a cost recovery system that ensures an affordable, perhaps even a profitable service. For a free consultation call Transitioning Treasures 604.612.8650 www.transitioningtreasures.ca

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HOGFUEL C & C Electrical Mechanical â&#x20AC;˘ ELECTRICAL â&#x20AC;˘ FULL PLUMBING SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

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European Quality Workmanship

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Shaw Landscaping Ltd We do Complete Landscaping

* Gardening work * Lawn cutting * Trees, shrubs. * Property Maint., Fencing * Hedging & pruning * New Turf or lawn * Spring Clean-up

Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs. Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

Gas Fitter â&#x153; Plumber

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Please call for pricing

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

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

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

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

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360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

DIAMOND CUT CERAMIC TILE ceramic tiles, marble, slate, natural stone & laminate floors. Bath renos. 604.725.4617 diamond_cut@live.ca

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

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

You'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds! 604-575-5555

HELP WANTED

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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SAWDUST

damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Free Est & Warranties D Crack Repairs D Driveways D Patios, etc. D Provide Proper Drainage

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Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140

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EXPERIENCE TRADESPEOPLE WANTED

Duties include arranging financing for vehicle purchasers and the sale of insurance products and extended warranties. Candidates must have prior automobile dealership Business Office experience or at least 24 months of automobile sales experience. Please provide references regarding employment history with resume. Only candidates that meet these requirements need apply. APPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO: resume_employment1@yahoo.ca 02/13T_AD5

Jakes Construction Ltd has openings for experienced r 'PSFNBO r 1JQF -BZFST r (SBEFNFO r -BCPVSFST r &RVJQNFOU 0QFSBUPST The successful candidate must have experience in Forestry road building and/or Civil construction. Offering competitive wages and career advancement for the right individuals

Send resume to: hr@jakesconstruction.ca Fax 604-702-5609

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Local Craftsman Wins National Recognition A local handyman has won national recognition as one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top performing home repair and remodeling craftsmen. Mike Kabatoff has been selected as a Canadian Craftsman of the Quarter from across Handyman Connectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national network of home service professionals. Mike has been doing fabulous work for our South Fraser Valley homeowners for over the past 7 years, says business owner Haider Ghazi. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re especially proud to have Mike as part of our

team and his dedication to quality work and superior customer service certainly makes him deserving of Mike Kabatoff this honour. Handyman Connection is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Home Improvement Specialistsâ&#x201E;˘ providing repair and remodeling services to homeowners throughout the country.

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GUTTER CLEANING ONLY $95. Pressure Washing; driveways, sidewalks, siding, etc. 604.861.6060

SHELTIES 2 SABLE PUPS 1 w/ white body + spots D.O.B Oct 19th Loveable, sweet pups 604-826-6311

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

RENTALS 706

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FURNITURE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

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REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

LOTS

630

604.587.5865

2 BUILDING LOTS IN SURREY

BUDDY WITH A TRUCK

Close to 196/73 Single family coach house lots, near all amens. Ready to build this Summer. 778-772-1313

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

604-763-8867

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

373B

TILING

LANGLEY: 4 Bdrm Mobile home + addition on 1 acre farm setting. $1600/mo. Feb 1. (604)534-6017.

LANGLEY: 19794 - 68B AVE. Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste 900 sf $900/mo. incl everything. n/p, n/s. (778)549-8532 or 604-427-4532

736

SURREY Port Kells, lrg 1bdrm gr/lvl priv ent, share w/d, Mar1, n/p. $700 incl utils. Call 604-882-7661 aft 5pm.

751

Apartments

100-20436 Fraser Hwy., Langley

20727 Fraser Highway

Townhouses

1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Ph: 604-533-4061

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 • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

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

477

WOODBRIDGE ESTATES Popular complex in Walnut Grove on no thru road. 1932 sq ft w/3 bedrooms & double SxS garage. Near all amenities. $310,900. Steve & Gloria Hamilton RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty 604-467-8881

LANGLEY

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).

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Call 604.532.2036

Call 604-881-7111 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

TRANSPORTATION 809

RENTALS

PETS

11 Staffordshire Terrier Puppies 4 sale. Ready week of Feb 11. Vet checked & shots. 7 boys, 4 girls. $500. 778-387-8013 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cup puppies, blonde & white, M/F, 8 weeks, ready now. $700. 604-794-7347 ENGLISH Bulldogs, 8 weeks, 2 female, 1 male. Not reg. $1800. zsjerome@hotmail.com, chilliwack

706

TIRE CHAINS - Heavy duty V-Bar cam chains for one ton dually p/u truck. Fits 16 inch dually wheels. $160. 604-328-2837 ( Maple Ridge)

APARTMENT/CONDO

S. Surrey, 2603 151 St. Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.

604-538-8308 ALDERGROVE, Avail imm. 1 bdrm. NS/NP. $670/mo. Coin lndry in bldg. Call DAVE, 604-328-4461 LANGLEY 2/bdrm apt. Very nice & clean. Laminate floor. N/S, N/P. 2 car pkng. $950/mo. Avail immed. 604-266-1292.

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

LANGLEY: 5530 - 208 St. Quiet, clean, spacious 2 bdrm. 4 Appls, ht/wtr, prkg incl. $885/mo. Res. Mgr. N/S, N/P. Avail Mar 1st. Call 604534-1114 between 9am - 8pm.

PITT BULL/American Bull Dog X, 7/mo fem, vet chkd, all shots, needs new home, $425. (604)825-1521

LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. req’d. $710. 604-530-6384.

Rescued cats fr overseas, $150. Dsexed, vacc’nted. Fosters welcome. 778.297.4470, glauris@yahoo.ca

WALNUT GROVE 2 br + den exec condo, 2bth, ns $1295. 6app. fp, prkg, sm pet. 604-319-7416

NEW SPECIAL 1/2 Month Free

604-530-0932

www.cycloneholdings.ca

1988 OLDS CUTLASS CLASSIC SUPREME. 155K, V8, $2800. Call Stu 604-534-6098 (Langley)

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

WAREHOUSE Lien: Kevin Kinakin is in debt to Gary’s Automotive (division of 617415 BC LTD) by the amount of $1130 plus any advertising fees, additional storage fees or seizure fees. 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 white in colour four door VIN 1D7HU18NX3J642095, was brought in to be diagnosed. We determined the engine is blown (4.7L). Sale will take place on or after Feb 11, 2013 at Gary’s Automotive 19082 32nd Ave. Surrey B.C. V3S 0L5 604-541-1818

2008 Volkswagen City Golf $13,500. 4 door hatchback, ext black, Int Black grey, Engine 2.0 4cyl. Trans. Manual 5spd. Mint Condition. 1 owner - only 46,000 km 604-250-0101 2008 VW GOLF City, 5 spd manual, silver, 85,000k. a/c, p/w, $7300/firm (604)538-9257

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

741

Engines - Gas............................... $139.95 Transmissions ............................... $49.95 Starters ........................................... $17.95 Alternators ..................................... $17.95 Bumper Covers - 190 .................... $34.95 Pwr Rack/Pinion Assys.................... $25.95 Any Plain Steel Wheel .................... $7.95 Hoods .............................................. $44.95 Truck/Van/Suv Doors ................... $49.95 Car Doors........................................ $39.95 Fenders ........................................... $25.95

WEEKLY SPECIALS FEB. 9-15, 2013

OFFICE/RETAIL

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Heat, hotwater & cable incl. Walk score = 85

CARS - DOMESTIC

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

604-530-0030 SUSSEX PLACE APTS

The Scrapper

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

MURRAYVILLE, 42/224, 4 bdrm house $1400/mo. Avail March 1. Susan 604-805-0579

ALDERGROVE, Downtown. Newly reno office space. Approx 600 sqft. Call for details, David,604-328-4461

Affordable Housing for Seniors

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

AUTO FINANCING

LANGLEY City. Large priv 1/2 acre, 2800 s/f 3 bdr + den, 2.5 bth, rec reno’s. Feb 1st. $1800. 604-534-0306

1/2 Month Free + $200 Gift Card Lrg, reno’d Bach, 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms Heat & Hot Water incl. Walk Score = 75 www.cycloneholdings.ca

55 and older, 1 bedroom suites. 2 bedroom handicapped unit. Smoke free/no pets

810

AVAILABLE NOW!

NEW SPECIAL

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

FORD F-150 stock side mirrors. Brand new, black with silver trim. $600 for the set. 604-328-2837 (Maple Ridge)

19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley

PARK TERRACE APTS

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX 3 Bd Townhomes avail now and 2 Bd Townhomes avail March 1 Close to shopping, schools, parks & transit. Outdoor pool & Resident Manager. Some pets ok. #36 – 5210 203 Street, Langley.

CALL 604-533-7710

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

TOWNHOUSES

LANGLEY 203 St., 3 bdrm, 2 baths, F/P, amenities room, swim pool, hottub, exercise room, etc. Immed. $1600/mo incl h.wtr. (604)556-0177

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

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.

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H. 1.5 bths. Fncd yd. fam.complex. $1050 & up. Sm dog ok. 778- 551-2696.

1 & 2 BDRM APTS

LANGLEY

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

818

752

Northland Apartments

TOWNHOUSES

845

ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm house and 1 bdrm suite. Avail now. Please call 778-668-0500, 604-626-0700.

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

641

VEHICLES WANTED

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Visit us on the web at: www.goddardrentals.ca

Bachelor suite - $635 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

Tree removal done RIGHT!

827

Find the car of your dreams

Near Langley City Hall & shops

TREE SERVICES

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

ALDERGROVE. 3 BDRM UPPER, $1100 + 2/3 utils. Mar 1. Sep laundry. N/S, N/P. 604-856-5527.

LIMERICK MANOR

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

AUTO FINANCING

SUITES, UPPER

Langley 240 & Fraser Hwy. Clean & Bright 2 bdrm 2 Lvl, approx. 800sqft 4 appl. open prk. fenced yrd. N/S N/P. $850/mo. Lease & Ref req. Avail Now. Call Sandy @ 604.534.7974. Ext. 115

CLAYMORE APTS * RENTAL INCENTIVES *

OVER 15yrs exp. installing ceramic,porcelain,stone tile.visit www.futuristichomeservices.com

374

Ft Langley 1 bdrm on priv acreage. Trail at doorstep resp quiet person ns/np $750 incl util (604) 818-0535.

Langley

T & K Haulaway

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

3 BDRM mobile home on acreage in Aldergrove,owner lives onsite 1200 plus utilities. Ref required. 604-809-3847

CHESTNUT PLACE

604-572-3733

604.220.JUNK(5865)

CLOVERDALE. 72/195. 2 bdrm suite, own ldry, internet/utils incl., $750/m, N/P, N/S, Refs. 604-8313519.

HOMES FOR RENT

810

TRANSPORTATION

BROOKSWOOD - 1 bdrm suite in sep. blding fm house. 1 parking, gas stove, fridge, shower (no tub), laminate flr. Part. furnished or not. Suit 1 mature person. Police check/ref’s req’d. $795 incl. util. N/S. Avail. Feb.1. 604-813-2941

3 BDRM mobile home on acreage in Aldergrove, owner lives onsite $1200 plus utilities. Ref required. 604-809-3847

LANGLEY CITY

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

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

ALDERGROVE Bright lrg 2 bdrm grnd lvl. $900/m hydro inc. Ns/np. Avl now. Bus service for school. 604-857-9835/ 604-825-0506.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

1 bdrms avail immediately & 2 bdms avail. immediately and March 1. Close to shopping, schools & transit. Some pets ok.

But Dead Bodies!!

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

Aldergrove: 2 / 3 bdrm g/l suite in nice neighborhood. all utils incl + w/d. $900/$1100: Call George (778)952-5638 or 604-626-4784

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-533-6945

750

6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. 12,000sf. @ $4.25sf. 3 phase & single phase power. 3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

Hauling Anything..

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION LANGLEY Walnut Grove, entrance level suite. Suit student, $600/mo incl hydro/laundry. 604-942-9863.

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

Criminal record check may be req’d.

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

bradsjunkremoval.com

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.

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

356

RENTALS

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE MATTRESSES starting at $99

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

RENTALS

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

BROOKSWOOD - Looking for roommate. Ns/Np. No drinking, no drugs. Furnished, $500/mo incls utils. 604-340-7036.

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

1-800-961-7022

SHEFIELD EXPRESS CONVENIENCE STORE

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

Franchise outlet in thein new Wal-Mart anchored Franchise outlet new Abbotsford Walmart High Opening Street Mall High Street anchored Mall, Abbotsford, 2013.

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

◆ Lottery ◆ Candy/Snacks ◆ Tobacco ◆ and more

Phone 604-530-1912

Call 1-800-663-4213 ext 118

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

www.sheﬁeld.com

Now That’s a Deal!

Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca 792-1221

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43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

The Langley Times • Thursday, February 7, 2013 • 47

Willowbrook Chrysler 2012 Grand Cherokee

! t n e v e s e l a s k c o t s r e ov 2012 Town & Country

2012 Dodge Caliber SXT

Auto, 23,000km.. Stk#2UP197

SALE

$37,998! 2012 Fiat 500 Sport Automatic. Stk#2UP190

SALE

$27,888!

$14,998!

15,000km. Stk#2UP188

2012 Liberty Limited JET

SALE

$15,998!

$28,998!

2012 Ram 4x4 Crew Cab

2012 Jeep Patriot North

Canopy, 14,000km, auto. Stk#3J4A

Auto, 18,000km. Stk#2UP234

17000km. Stk#2UP227

SALE

Power doors, back up camera. Only 21,000km. Stk#2UP208

SALE

$28,998!

$22,998!

2011 MAZDA 3

2010 MAZDA CX7

2010 MINI COOPER

2009 F150 X-CAB 4X4

$15,998

$24,998

$21,998

$22,998

2007 BMW 328i

2007 RAM 1500 4X4

$19,998

Auto, 41,000km. Stk#2R42B

50,000km, leather. Stk#2J92A

2011 300C

Nav, hemi, 49,000km. Stk#2UP160

$32,998 2009 GRAND CARAVAN

26,000km, DVD. Stk#1M19A

$16,998

Leather, AWD, 28,000km. Stk#2R179A

65,000km. Stk#2UP6B

Auto, leather, sunroof, 44,000km. Stk#2J7RA

2006 RAM 3500 SPORT

Diesel, auto. Stk#2R62A

Auto, 47,000km. Stk#2UP165

2011 RAM 1500 CREW 4X4 2011 RAM 3500 CREW 4X4 Auto, 20,000km. Stk#2UP109

$27,998 2009 GRAND CHEROKEE

90,000km, V-6. Stk#2R109A

$17,998

19611 Langley Bypass, Langley

Diesel, auto, SLT. Stk#2UP60

V-8. Stk#2UP89B

$11,998 2010 CHALLENGER

Sunroof, auto, V-6, 39,000km. Stk#2UP146

$39,998

2011 CHEVY EQUINOX

16,000km, AWD, LS. Stk#2UP50A

$21,998 2009 SILVERADO X-CAB

46,000km, auto. Stk#1UP94A

$17,998

$22,998

2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER

2008 TOWN AND COUNTRY

$11,998

$17,998

96,000km. Stk#3D2A

67,000km, leather, sunroof. Stk#1J68A

$23,998

2005 DAKOTA X-CAB 4X4

$25,998

2008 LINCOLN MKX

Willowbrookchrysler.ca

42,000km. Stk#3M12A

2008 NISSAN VERSA

1-877-860-9108

NET OF ALL REBATES AND PROGRAMS. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX, LICENSE OR $399 DOC FEE. VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED.

Auto, 24,000km. Stk#2UP111B

$9,998

â&#x20AC;˘ The Langley Times â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, February 7, 2013

Get a great deal on a new 2013 Toyota. (Or six.)

2013 MATRIX

199 0

$ Lease for

mo. with

down payment OR

2013 COROLLA

factory financing up to 72 mo.

2012 CAMRY

Lease for

mo. OR

.9%

2013 VENZA

.9%

factory financing up to 72 mo.

2000

or up to

Lease for

mo. with

down payment OR

factory financing up to 72 mo.

2013 YARIS HATCHBACK

239 0

179 0

consumer cash

169 0

$ Lease for

.9%

mo. OR

2013 TUNDRA

factory financing up to 60 mo.

factory financing up to 48 mo.

6000

or up to

consumer cash

Lease, finance and consumer cash offers apply to new 2012 or 2013 models sold before February 28, 2013. Credit available to qualified buyers. Factory order may be required. Corolla lease is a 60 month lease of a model BU42EM AA with $0 down payment and $0 security deposit. 60 monthly payments of $179 are required. Total lease obligation is $10740. Lease end value is $6025. Lease rate is 0.9%. Matrix lease is a 60 month lease of a model KU4EEM AA with $0 down payment and $0 security deposit. 60 monthly payments of $199 are required. Total lease obligation is $11940. Lease end value is $6214. Lease rate is 0.9%. Camry lease is a 60 month lease of a model BF1FLT AA with $2000 down payment and $0 security deposit. 60 monthly payments of $239 are required. Total lease obligation is $16340. Lease end value is $9480. Lease rate is 1.9%. Yaris lease is a 60 month lease of a model JTUD3M AA with $2000 down payment and $0 security deposit. 60 monthly payments of $169 are required. Total lease obligation is $12140. Lease end value is $5557. Lease rate is 3.9%. All leases have mileage allowances of 20000 km/year. License insurance and taxes are not included. Retail financing cost of borrowing is dependent on amount financed.

Langley ----------------------------------

ToyotaTown

604-530-3156 Visit toyota.ca for details

20622 Langley Bypass

DL#9497