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Serious collision closes 16 Avenue By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

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The recent cold snap inspired the Williams family to bring back old-fashioned pond hockey to their farm on 240 Street. Readers are reminded to be very cautious if trying this themselves on other bodies of water, however, as shallow ice surfaces could lead to a disaster, especially as temperatures are predicted to rise this weekend.

A serious collision in the 26700-block of 16 Avenue caused a Camaro to burst into flames and has left the driver of a pickup truck fighting for his life.. Police were called just after noon on Monday to investigate a collision between a Camaro and a pickup truck. Witnesses told police that the Camaro was eastbound on 16 Avenue and appeared to be traveling at the speed limit. The westbound pickup truck spun sideways and entered the oncoming lane. The Camaro’s driver unsuccessfully attempted to avoid the collision and T-boned the pickup truck. The car caught on fire but fortunately the three occupants were all able to exit the vehicle on their own. The adult male driver, female passenger and toddler were all transported to hospital by ground ambulance for treatment of their non life-threatening injuries. Of the three adult male occupants of the pickup truck, one passenger was uninjured, one was taken to hospital by BC Ambulance and the driver was taken to hospital by Air Ambulance with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries. It is not known if road conditions contributed to this event or what caused the pickup truck to swerve into the oncoming lane. Police will continue their investigation to determine the cause. In order to conduct this investigation safely, 16 Avenue was closed from 264 to 272 Street for several hours Monday. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or those with information that would assist with this investigation is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.

Farmer opposes medicinal marijuana ban By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

A Langley Township bylaw that would ban medicinal marijuana cultivation on farmland is opposed by a local greenhouse operator who began growing the product in May. Koch Greenhouses owner Bruce Bakker came to Township council Monday (Dec. 9) to complain the ban was drafted without consulting farmers. He said the BC Agriculture council, which represents farmers, has told him they were not consulted. Bakker called the attempt to restrict medicinal marijuana cultivation to industrial areas “troubling.” “What’s next?” Bakker said.

“Are you going go after the wine industry which produces alcohol?” He said the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), the provincial agency that regulates farmland, has issued an information bulletin on marijuana production that says the crop is “consistent with the definition of farm use … and as such is an allowed use.” Bakker was speaking at an evening public hearing on the bylaw, which aims to restrict medicinal marijuana cultivation to industrial areas. He called on council to delay approval until there has been “meaningful consultation” with the BC Agriculture Council which represents farmers, provincial ministry of

agriculture staff and other medicinal marijuana producers. He said he has been operating his greenhouse in the 3300-block of 240 Street for 30 years, mostly producing “indoor ornamental plants” until this May, when he began growing four varieties of medicinal marijuana. He plans to provide product under new federal laws taking effect in 2014 that will see large-scale medicinal growing facilities replacing the many smaller licensed pot operations across Canada. His company has invested about $250,000 on marijuana cultivation so far, Bakker said. Township council is hoping to pass the bylaw limiting legal mari-

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Slow start to Township’s secondary suite crackdown By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

Eight months after a crackdown on illegal secondary suites was approved, Langley Township investigators have opened about 50 files. The slow start is blamed on a lack of enforcement staff and a surge of applications to license secondary suites. A staff update was presented to council on Monday, Nov. 4 by Beverly Weller, Licence and Inspection Services Co-ordinator for Community Development. In response to a question by councillor Charlie Fox, Weller estimated “50 to 60 files” on suspected illegal suites have been opened since Township council approved “a more proactive approach in enforcing unauthorized secondary suites” in March of this year.

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Beverly Weller, Licence and Inspection Services Co-ordinator for Community Development gives Township council an update on the municipality’s efforts to curb illegal secondary suites. That was the same time council imposed an annual secondary suite licence fee on homeowners with authorized suites. Councillor Kim Richter said the new licence fees were

approved with the understanding the Township would use the revenue to go after the estimated 10,000 to 12,000 illegal secondary suites operating in Langley.

“I’m a little bit disappointed with the numbers,” said Richter. “We’ve got to show good faith to the owners of legal suites.” Richter said she would like to see at least half of the illegal suites identified by the end of next year. “We do need to see some signs of significant progress.” Richter was the only member of council to vote against the fees back in March, saying the 1,000 homeowners who have properly registered their suites would be the first to pay as much as $580 a year. Weller said the slow start was because staff have been busy fielding time-consuming licence applications under the new rules from owners of secondary suites. Staff have proposed adding one full-time enforcement

officer to hunt for illegal suites, but that won’t be decided until next year’s municipal budget is set. The new rules allow staff to go looking for illegal secondary suites instead of waiting for someone to complain about them. During a one-week period, Weller said Township staff located 15 to 20 illicit secondary suites just by looking through online rental ads. The new rules also allow people to make anonymous complaints. A homeowner with an illegal second suite could face fines of up to $500 a day. Township administrator Mark Bakken said the new regulations should generate enough revenue to cover the cost of stepped-up enforcement, but it will probably take a year before enough money is

coming in. “The challenge is going to be the cash flow,” Bakken said. “[But] at the end of the day, it’s going to finance itself.” Back in March, staff were estimating the new suite fees will bring in $203,650 (after expenses) this year, rising to $667,400 by 2015. Councillor Bob Long said the Township should be careful to avoid “funding an army” to enforce the new rules. “There’s a lot of staff time involved,” Long warned. “It’s a ton of work.” Staff are scheduled to prepare a progress review for presentation to council early next year that will include “recommendations relating to alternative enforcement approaches as necessary to ensure that unauthorized suites are brought into compliance with Township bylaws.”

Raise parking requirements for secondary suites, councillor says By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

The current minimum of three parking spaces required for Langley houses with legal secondary suites is too small and should be boosted to four, councillor Kim Richter said on Nov. 18. Richter was able to convince the rest of council to take a look at raising

the minimum during the afternoon meeting of council. But she was unable to convince them to impose a higher minimum on a major new neighbourhood development with secondary suites during the evening meeting. She said three parking spaces are not enough because owners of most houses with secondary suites tend to

have at least two vehicles of their own and are renting to couples who also have two vehicles. The result has been a spillover of cars and trucks onto local streets, tying up spaces that would normally be used by visitors. It’s creating tension between residents who have secondary suites and those who want their visitors to park

close by, Richter told council. “We’re creating unhappy neighbourhoods,” Richter said. “Neighbours are being pitted against neighbours . . . there’s no place for visitors to park.” The rest of council agreed the matter deserved investigation and unanimously voted to send it to a council committee for study.

During the evening meeting, Richter tried and failed to convince council to require a four-space minimum for secondary suites in a proposed new housing development. Councillor Michelle Sparrow spoke for the majority when she said that amounted to “on-the-fly” policy making.

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Aldergrove homeowners have decorated the town for Christmas and the Light Up Aldergrove display competition. These two homes are in the area of 269 Street at 24A and 27B Avenues. For information on entering the Aldergrove Light Up competition, please see story on page 14. Deadline for entries is Sunday, Dec. 15 at midnight.

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Crime rates are down across Langley City and Township, according to Langley RCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent quarterly update. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the most part, this is a very positive report,â&#x20AC;? Langley RCMP Supt. Derek Cooke told Langley City Council on Monday evening. While outlook at the beginning of the year wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as promising, Cooke told council that year-to-date statistics for 2013 show â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant decreasesâ&#x20AC;? compared with the same time period in 2012. According to Cooke, auto theft in the area is down a â&#x20AC;&#x153;whoppingâ&#x20AC;? 27 per cent compared with last year, person offences â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as assault, homicide or sexual offences â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have dropped 16 per cent and arson rates have also fallen by 25 per cent. Although crime numbers are down overall, instances of fraud have risen 32 per cent, a statistic that Cooke calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;troubling,â&#x20AC;? pointing to a significant number of mail thefts that have led to more stolen cheques, credit cards and identity theft.

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The debate over creating a Fraser Valley regional bus will return to Abbotsford council in the new year, after the

proposal was defeated in a vote on Oct. 21. The issue returned on Dec. 9 and was postponed until a full council is present for the debate.

In September, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) greenlighted a BC Transit bus to connect Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley.

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After unanimous approval from FVRD directors and the Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city council, Abbotsford council shot down the plan. Some councillors expressed concern about the lack of information surrounding the proposal and Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the cost â&#x20AC;&#x201C; paying $558,238 while Chilliwack would pay $333,764 and Langley contributes nothing. Mayor Bruce Banman said that as three councillors were absent from the Oct. 21 discussion, he would use his executive powers to bring back the plan for another vote, with more presentations by representatives from BC Transit and the FVRD.. In early November, students at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) voted to expand the service of a new campus bus system that connects the Abbotsford and Chilliwack locations. The Campus Connector shuttle service was launched in the fall, running 15 times a day both ways from Monday to Thursday, and eight times on Friday, between the campuses. The UFV project is a year-long pilot project, but Stickland said,â&#x20AC;&#x153;... SUS has communicated with students that should the cities bring in an adequate service for students, we would drop our connector serviceâ&#x20AC;Ś as needed.â&#x20AC;?

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FVRD requests accountability from Kinder Morgan pipeline By ALINA KONEVSKI Aldergrove Star

The Fraser Valley Regional District has prepared a long list of questions for Kinder Morgan to answer about the company’s planned Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. This is the biggest step the district has taken so far in demanding accountability from the company on its $5.4-billion proposal to twin the existing oil line. Thirty kilometres of the line cuts through Abbotsford, 25 km through Chilliwack, 17 km through Hope, and 74 km throughout the electoral areas. Although the FVRD has no regulatory authority over pipelines, it does have a policy that requires pipeline operators in its territory to address concerns about ongoing projects. The seven-page list of 64 questions considers the project’s impacts on the economy, agriculture, environment, and recreation of the Fraser Valley. How will the company minimize disruption from construction on residents and businesses? Will farmers be compensated for related productivity losses? How will Kinder Morgan prevent contamination of water sources in case of spills? How will it protect sensitive species and areas such as the Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park?

“The intent of staff bringing this forward is to frame a discussion for when Kinder Morgan comes. This is really just a starting point,” FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz said at the Nov. 26 board meeting. Local anti-pipeline group Pipe Up Network has previously criticized FVRD for being slow to react on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Member Lynn Perrin was pleased to hear these questions will be submitted and offered Pipe Up’s research assistance. “Lots of great questions in that report for sure…Does the FVRD know that the best way to have questions answered is to be interveners?” said Perrin. Obtaining intervener status with the National Energy Board on the project, according to Perrin, would compel Kinder Morgan to address FVRD’s concerns. FVRD co-chair and Abbotsford city councillor Patricia Ross admitted that with recent changes to NEB rules, it has become “very, very difficult for the average person to participate, unfortunately.” She later told the Abbotsford News that she felt going through the tedious and expensive process of applying for intervener status would be worth it. Ross also disagreed that FVRD has dragged its feet in responding

to Kinder Morgan’s plans. “Kinder Morgan hasn’t even filed an application yet. We don’t yet have all the specific details of their application,” said Ross. The questions represent FVRD’s initial step to research the facts of the project before the district takes an official position on it. Kinder Morgan is due to submit its application to the NEB this month. Ross remained skeptical on the project. “With Kinder Morgan, I can’t imagine what they would come up with to make me feel comfortable with this proposal, but I feel it’s my responsibility to wait until I get the application to see, before I jump to conclusions about what it is or isn’t.” At the board meeting, CAO Paul Gipps said the regional district is envisioning holding a technical public workshop on Kinder Morgan’s project after receiving replies to the written questions. Several board members, including Gaetz and director Bill MacGregor, reaffirmed the importance of such a public discussion. “This is an item that holds a tremendous amount of concern for many, many communities along this pipeline…It would do as all a measure of good if we were to engage the public,” said MacGregor, who also brought up the Sumas mountain spill of 2012.

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VICTORIA – The federal government stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia. Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the following morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is coming to ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage from resource development and transport. The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a former Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the little-noticed fact that coastal waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congested with shipping traffic, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident. Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has

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never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping. The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly funded to serve as incident command. Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including annual tanker inspections, increased aerial surveillance and marine markers. And he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy export customer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest petroleum producer. The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who has been meeting for months with aboriginal communities in northern B.C. and Alberta. He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many aboriginal communities are working with energy producers to get the economic activity they so desperately need. (Most urban people likely don’t believe this, because the conflict-addicted media report mostly protests.) Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the federal government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of

Asia. Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, particularly heavy oil in tankers. Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling. B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development continues to expand despite the continuing chorus of U.S.financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact. It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S. This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest backfired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood. More people understand today that our comfortable modern society with freeaccess health care is a fragile thing. We have it better than most of the world, for now. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

Editor: As the first snow of December falls softly over Aldergrove and we gird for winter, I hold tight to warm memories of Africa and my once-in-a-lifetime journey to its roof for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Also stoking my internal fires, as outside my window the mercury stays stubbornly low, is the warmth of support within our community for the dementia cause. The generosity and goodwill of so many people, a great number of whom have little more than their hearts to give, really cemented my resolve to see the world from the top of Kilimanjaro, while taking my fundraising total to above $12,000. So this is a big thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who responded to our 2013 Ascent for Alzheimer’s appeal and helped our eight-member team contribute more than $80,000 (and still counting) to the Alzheimer Society’s work. A very special thank you also goes to our Aldergrove Star, for its always superb response to good causes. It is also a reminder that, if we are to solve the riddles of dementia, a scourge affecting more than 70,000 British Columbians (plus many thousands of families), the Alzheimer Society needs continuing support. To this end, the third Langley-Aldergrove-Abbotsford Walk for Memories is set for the Aldergrove Athletic Park on Sunday, Jan. 26. This year, we are honouring caregivers, the many people who often struggle to support dementia sufferers while maintaining jobs and other family responsibilities. Our community “group hug” starts at noon, rain or shine. There will be entertainment for all the family, face-painting, a BBQ, music — and a ribbon-cutting opening by Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. For more information, go to walkformemories. com and use the drop-down menu under “Walk Locations in B.C.” to find the Langley, Aldergrove and Abbotsford link. Registration is free. Turnout for our previous two walks has been phenomenal. The organizing committee would love to see even more supporters gathering on Jan. 26. A tsunami of dementia threatens our society as baby boomers age, and it won’t be turned back unless we all come together to do something. Janet Ingram-Johnson, Aldergrove

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Hazelmere Fiddlers performed Sunday at Bob’s Steakhouse with Anne Guite for her fundraiser for the Music Access Society and close to a thousand dollars was raised for providing free music lessons to children in Langley-Aldergrove.

Thanks from the kids Editor: On behalf of all the local children involved a great big thanks so much for your support of the Music Access Society’s fundraiser last Sunday afternoon at Bob’s Steakhouse. Our non-profit Music Access Society program offers two groups of piano lessons to children in the Douglas Park Community Elementary School, and two groups of guitar lessons to children at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church in Aldergrove. Without you, this free community program would not exist. Because of your donations the Music Access Society can continue funding no-charge music classes for the children in Langley City and in Aldergrove and we can provide part-time employment for the teacher, Brenda, who is dedicated in her efforts to educate children in music. Anne Guite, Aldergrove, proud supporter of the Music Access Society

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A day in the life of José Figueroa By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

Cars rush by along busy 88 Avenue in Walnut Grove, and the world marches forward while José Figueroa can only look out the window of the Walnut Grove church where he sought sanctuary two months ago. He can’t step outside to enjoy a moment in the sun, or take his kids to school, or go to work. Every day is much like the day before. Figueroa sleeps in a single bed in one of the office spaces at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church. He can use their kitchen to feed himself and there is one shower there to stay clean. His wife Ivania and their three children visit at least once a week, sometimes the kids stay overnight. “They play hide-and-go-seek and run around,” said Figueroa. On Sunday mornings, the whole family worships together, gathered with a congregation and pastor who support them. Most days Figueroa can be found in the church’s boardroom, working feverishly on his laptop, researching ways he can stay with his family and fight a deportation order against him. He is well versed in legal terminology now. Figueroa came to Canada legally more than 16 years ago from El Salvador. He raised his family here. But then in 2010, Immigration Canada decided to look into his status in this country. They determined that his affiliation as a university student with a group fighting the dictatorship in his home country was reason enough to consider him a risk. Since then, his world has turned upside down. Despite his pleas, hiring of

lawyers and support from many politicians, he was ordered deported this year. When the Canadian Border Services Agency put out a warrant for his arrest in September, he sought sanctuary in the church. Figueroa says members of the CBSA come by every day to check that he hasn’t stepped outside the building. If he did, they would make an arrest, and send him to a detention centre to await his hearing, which is set for Jan. 15. On that day in 2014, Figueroa’s lawyer will ask that he be allowed to stay in the country on humanitarian grounds. The Figueroas have three children, José Jr., Esmeralda and Ruby. They were born at Langley Memorial Hospital. Now, they come to visit their dad on the weekends because they all attend school during the week. The girls like to stay overnight. “I don’t know how we managed to fit Esmeralda, Ruby and myself into a tiny bed, I almost fell off a couple of times,” said Figueroa. “Being in sanctuary gives me the comfort that at least I will be able to see them once a week.” A personal trainer comes three times a week to see Figueroa, volunteering his time, to exercise with him. Figueroa said he is starting to miss the freedom of being able to go wherever he wants. He misses conversing with people and urges people to come visit. On Thanksgiving, when his daughters stayed the night, there was a loud banging on the front doors of the church. “Esmeralda got scared. She thought it was the CBSA coming

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José Figueroa has taken sanctuary in a Langley church while he awaits an appeal of extradition order. to get me. But it was a neighbour is very tight. Rallies of support for who brought us some turkey.” Moments of kindness from Figueroa were held around the country and at the Canadian the community come often. Figueroa is grateful to his Embassy in El Salvador in church for offering him sanctu- October. More than 100 people ary. It isn’t the ideal situation for the church, but staff and the con- showed up to a rally outside the Walnut Grove church on Oct. gregation have been supportive. His Christmas will be spent 12 and many rallies have taken place outside the CBSA offices in inside the church, too. Until then, he has decided to Vancouver and in Ottawa. Many continue to write letwrite a letter a day. “(It’s) kind of like an Advent calendar, just ters, to rally and to post videos that, instead of chocolates, I on YouTube. In 2012, Immigration Canada write letters to the ministers to give the family the only gift we ruled that it would deport want: Hope for the future of my Figueroa based on his past affilichildren and to have this matter ation as a student in El Salvador with the left-wing Farabundo resolved, once and for all.” He would love to be able Martí National Liberation Front to spend Christmas in his own (FMLN) during the civil war. The FMLN is now the demohome with his family. But the CBSA refuses to drop the cratically elected government arrest warrant even though the of El Salvador. To that end, in Supreme Court of Canada has October the Supreme Court of ruled the deportation order be Canada agreed with Figueroas lawyer, that the FMLN is not on stayed until his hearing. “The immigration system any terrorist lists in Canada, and is pushing immigrants to crack therefore, the deportation order under the pressure,” he said. would be stayed until the Jan. 15 “This situation is stripping immi- hearing. Langley MP Mark Warawa grants of hope for the future.” But hope is what Figueroas said Figueroa poses no risk to Canadians and is a benefit to continue to hang onto. “I’m still hoping the Ministry society, working all these years to of Public Safety will do the right provide for his family. If Figueroa is deported, his thing and drop the deportation wife, who has been granted perorder altogether,” said Figueroa. He was the breadwinner in manent residency status, will the family, but he hasn’t brought have to raise their three young children by herself. in a paycheque in two months. The Figueroas came to “It has been hard, it is hard, but we are doing what we can,” Canada legally 16 years ago. The he said. Neighbours have been ‘We Are José’ support group amazing, he added. They often spans several countries, and is help take the kids. Donations supported by celebrities and come into the family, but money many politicians.

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When fruit and vegetable producer Curtis Stone first learned about small plot intensive (SPIN) farming he had zero experience in commercial agricultural. Still, he decided to give the technique a try and one year later had made a $22,000 profit on an investment of just $7,000. Since then, his profit margin has more than doubled every year. The revelation was met with thundering applause from participants at Saturday’s Small Lot Farming Workshop, hosted at the Langley Events Centre by the Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (LSAF). According to LSAF secretary and event emcee Kerry Taylor, organizers originally had hoped for a turnout of 50 to 70 people. More than 400 were there at 8 a.m. for the workshop, which aimed to encourage Langley residents who have farmable land sitting idle to learn more about what possibilities exist for making it profitable. Most attendees had less than five years’ farming experience, if any at all. Currently, only 55 per cent of Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) property in Langley is farmed, and 73 per cent of all ALR parcels in the Township are smaller than 10 acres. Stone owns and operates Green City Acres in Kelowna and, following the SPIN production model, grows up to 50 different crops on multiple urban plots all smaller than a single acre.

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he Christmas season is upon us. Winter’s nip is in the air and the sound of carols may be heard all around. It’s time to light up our houses in preparation for the shortest days of the year. While the centrepiece of holiday decoration is typically the Christmas tree, you may be questioning whether or not to “keep it real”. For some the choice may be obvious. Personally, I could not imagine a Christmas dinner without the scent of spruce or pine wafting from the next room. The perceived benefits of artificial trees however have driven many to introduce Pinus plasticus into their homes. There is certainly an appeal to the ease of storage and set-up of artificial trees. Gone are the worries about tree transportation, fit, or the mess of fallen

needles. Depending on the cost of an artificial tree and how long it is kept, there may be a financial incentive for going plastic. From an ecological and social perspective however, real trees are the obvious choice. There is a lingering myth that artificial trees represent a reduction in ecological footprint, simply because they can be reused. The reality is that, as a petroleum-based product, they are non-renewable. The majority of artificial trees consist of non-biodegradable, non-recyclable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which will ultimately end up in landfills. Real trees, in contrast are 100 per cent biodegradable and completely renewable. Christmas tree farms generally make use of degraded or unproductive land not suitable for other types of forestry or

agriculture. While artificial trees are predominantly produced in China and shipped thousands of kilometres, the distribution of tree farms across Canada makes it easy to shop locally. Unlike artificial trees, real Christmas trees need not find themselves in a landfill. Most municipalities have a mulching program for used Christmas trees. The mulch can be used in local greening projects. Old trees can also be used for firewood to reduce heating costs. Last but not least, the process of choosing and setting-up your real Christmas tree can be a valuable family or community experience. In my family it was important that every member have a say, and a hand in the selection and decoration (even the cat would contribute, though most often destructively).

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Christmas time’s a’comin’ to Aldergrove. And so is Santa, the Christmas Parade and the Light up Aldergrove contests, courtesy of the Aldergrove Festival Days Society. Also coming is the Elks’ Community Christmas Celebration. They are all free community events to foster the Christmas spirit in Aldergrove. Events coordinator and Festival Days President Karen Long is delighted that the events have come together so smoothly. “It’s really great when community groups and businesses can get together like this to put on something special for the whole community,” she said. “In addition to getting the families out to the Elks Celebration, then watching the light-up parade, show your community spirit by decorating your house, your business, or just for the kids – your front door.” The first day to mark on the calendars is Saturday, December 14. The party begins

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Merry Christmas & A PROSPEROUS New Year! From your Board of Directors & all the Staff Members at Otter Co-op

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There are now six Otter Co-op gas bars to serve you better. On November 19 Otter Coop became the owner of a gas bar in Hatzic. By Saturday of that week we were re-stocked and ready to open the convenience store and by Sunday were pumping gas. We have already welcomed many new Co-op members at this location and are very happy to be present in the Mission/Hatzic area. Colton Potter has recently completed his Manager Training with Federated Co-operative and we are very pleased to announce that Colton will be taking on the role of Manager at this site. Colton has been with Otter Co-op since March of 2009. We wish Colton and his team at Hatzic all the best.

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Cadbury Contest

OTTER CO-OP

Welcomes GREG HALLETT

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Greg Hallett to Otter Co-op as Bulk Petroleum Division Manager. Greg has been with the Co-operative Retailing System for thirty-five years. Twenty-two of these were at Calgary Co-op Association in various positions, including Gas Bar Manager, Business Manager and Marketing Supervisor. Greg spent thirteen years at Federated Co-operative Ltd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales Coordinator and Marketing Manager. Greg said he has been married to his wife Sheila for fourteen wonderful years, and he has two grown children that both live in Calgary. In his spare time Greg loves to golf, cycle and read. Contest Closes: December 19, 2013

Please give Greg a call for any of your bulk petroleum needs at 604 866 2651 or stop by the Petroleum office and John, Tim, Tal or Greg would be happy to help you. Welcome to Otter Co-op Greg!

Season’s Greetings! President’s Message:

As I start writing my December President’s message the temperature is hovering around 0 degrees and it is trying very hard to snow. I spent a couple of hours recently looking after a Salvation Army kettle in the front of the Co-op and I saw snow shovels leaving the store. So I guess with Christmas comes the winter season of cold and snow. However, I think about other countries in the world who have worse Dorothy Anderson Board President things to contend with, and then I think about how lucky we are to live where we do and most of us probably don’t appreciate all that we have. Walking in to the Retail Center on 248th Street is like walking in to a winter wonderland. Decorations looking so pretty in a brightly lit store and Christmas carols playing do get a person into the season real fast. The Children’s Breakfast with Santa, Senior’s Christmas dinners, and the Kids’ Club Christmas Skating Party, are the many things that the Co-op provides for their members. These programs sell out very quickly. Speaking of members … did you know that a one-time purchase of a $10.00 membership can give you a voice in the viability of your memberowned Co-op? To top this up, a cheque is prepared for you on a yearly basis and the amount is based on your support of the Co-op through your purchases of food, gas, hardware, pharmaceuticals, farm supplies, pet food, family fashions, and nearly anything else one can think of. This life time membership gets you on your way to sharing in our earnings by way of equity and the above mentioned cheque. We are handy and one stop op can do it all!

As Directors of your member-owned Co-op, we guide and approve the many opportunities that are presented to us by our ever vigilant management team to make the whole Co-operative grow, and grow responsibly, in this fast paced economy. Otter Co-op is one of 234 retails that make up Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) and we presently sit in the #9 retail spot for sales. As a community-minded store, we support local schools, sports teams, charities, many youth programs, as well as providing many events benefiting our members throughout the year. To everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Come and experience “YOUR STORE”. You will love it!

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

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IT WAS A SPOOK-TACULAR SPOOK-TACULAR DAY!

Sunday, October 27 was a Spook-tacular day at Otter Co-op. Approximately three hundred Kids’ Club members and their families were in attendance at the Halloween party. There were lots of games, and prizes to be won at every station as well as Madame Butterfly serving up cotton candy, balloon artists, face painters, the addition of Mr. Flowers Junior with his balloon art and Michelle and her assistant at the potion making station. The Fraser Valley 4-H Beef Club provided the petting zoo as well as had a hotdog sale fundraiser. Our store mascot Cooper was making rounds and handing out candy, the Robot Bouncey Castle was ever so popular, popcorn, coloring, cupcake decorating and so much more.

Merry Christmas!

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All of our Kids’ Club events are free so why not become a member and join in the fun! If you have not yet reached your twelfth birthday you can join. Applications are available at the Co-op administration office or you can join on line at www.ottercoop.com. Don’t miss out on the Kids’’ Club Christmas Skating Party on Sunday, December 22 at Twin Rinks in Langley – 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. Tickets are now available at the Otter Co-op Administration Office. We hope to see you there!

General Manager’s Message

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Christmas Fun!

Since my last report to you, your Board has held their Business Planning ng Session and have come up with a five year plan outlining our “needs”, ”, not “wants”, strengths and weaknesses, and of course, the many opportunities unities that are available to us in our membership area. The majority of our Directors attended the Western Region Fall Conference in Victoria during ring November. We were brought up to date on what we can expect as member-owners of Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) in how theyy can assist us in many ways, i.e., searching out real estate, providing central wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing, and administrative services to Otter Co-op. The attending Directors also had the opportunity uniityy to attend two courses of their choice to enhance their Board abilities. We are three quarters of the way through our fiscal year and are on target arg get to surpass last year’s record sales of $167 million. Business in Vancouver verr magazine has placed Otter Co-op #74 on their list of BC’s most profitable companies for the last year putting us on the list with mines, s, utilities, and retail. Your Co-op management is always watching for more opportunities for us to invest in. A new gas station in Hatzic justt opened the last week of November. So if you are traveling north of the Fraser River, stop in, your Co-op number works there as well. A new corporate bulk plant to be built in Chilliwack is in the final stages and work will begin on that site in January. As is true of most towns/cities north of the US border, we do our very best to keep the Canadian dollar on our Canadian soil. This starts with our employees, both management and staff, where you will experience the smile, the assistance, and that feeling of belonging to something that is yours.

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On November 17-18 your Otter Co-op Board of directors attended The Calgary Region Fall Conference in our beautiful capital city of Victoria. A meeting that is is held annually every fall in either Calgary or Victoria. This meeting discusses developments that are and have taken place at the different districts that make up the western reigon. Federated Co-op executives gave us an overview of the technology development that is taking place in our system. The impact is huge!

We also received more information on the large, 5 million dollar donation Director over 5 years that Federated Co-op is making to the Children’s Hospital Foundations in the western provinces. This year the B.C. Children’s Hospital will receive 550,000 dollars. These donations will make a huge impact on the clinical research as well as fund special programs. A cause that makes a big difference to the Co-op communites of Western Canada. Another initative is the ongoing support of the Red Cross, a program that will receive 100,000 dollars a year to pre-position goods in order to respond quickly to local crises and disasters. Otter Co-op is participating in the volunteer reservist progam, and the Red Cross will do the training for the employee’s who participate. We attended directors development workshops that included The Multi-Generation Dynamic, Member Relations, Finance and Understanding Balance Sheets.

Food Bank ASK ABOUT THE

2 APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED 3 THERE ARE NINE OF THESE AT OTTER CO-OP 4 OUR NEW BRAND LABEL 6 THEY HAVE MY FAMILY COVERED 7 HE NEVER MISSES THIS 10 “YOU’RE AT ____ ____” 11 VERY POPULAR SALE 12 BUSIEST AT CHRISTMAS 15 SOLD AT FEED & USED IN THE MANGER 16 THE BAKERY IS WEHRE I GO FOR THIS 20 CAN BE A MEMBER UNTIL AGE 12 21 GAS BARS, CHRISTMAS & DELI HAVE THIS IN COMMON 23 AGE YOU NEED TO BE TO JOIN OTTER CO-OP

GOODBYE TO HUNGER BAGS Once again we will be preparing the Good Bye to Hunger Bags. These bags are filled with an assortment of groceries for families that visit the Food Bank. We have prepared $5 and $10 grocery bags. These Good Bye to Hunger Bags are convenient and always much needed by our local Food Banks. The Good Bye to Hunger Bags are located by customer service in the retail centre. Ask any of our cashiers as they would be happy to assist you. Let’s All Do Our Part to Help the Local Food Bank.

Thank you for your continued support.

For me personally, I found the Multi-Generation workshop very interesting. It was a good way to learn tools on how to interact with other generations, and communicate across those generations. Depending on your generation, be it Traditionalist (1923-1945). Babyboomers (1946-1966) Generation X (1966-1980) and Generation Y (1980-2000) we see things in ways that are distinct to each generation. A quote by Gloria Steinem --”We need to remember across generations that there is as much to learn as there is to teach” really says it all. It was very interesting to meet directors from large and small Co-op’s throughout the western provinces. We discussed the values that have made our Co-ops special. We all continue to show our social responsibility and enhance the benefits that make our membership grow and prosper. As the holiday season approaches I wish to thank all the staff and members in all our locations for their commitment to Otter Co-op. We couldn’t do it without you!!

Christmas is just about here! We have had a challenging and exciting fall season so far, and are well on our way to another successful year. I’d like to share our financial results with you for the first 36 weeks of our fiscal year. Our sales are at $123,486,674; which is close to $2.8 million over last year at the same time. Much of the Jack Nicholson sales growth is due to our purchase of a feed mill General Manager in Armstrong BC, as well as increased sales in our Aldergrove feed mill operation. Our gas bar litres are down this year with the increase in shoppers heading to the United States for lower taxed fuel, and increased competition from Langley. And our Retail Centre sales are down as well with increased competition, cross border shopping, and several road construction projects affecting us. Overall though, we are happy with our results, and our team is doing a great job keeping expenses in line and ensuring a healthy bottom line to be returned to our member/owners. If operations remain stable through the next 4 periods we expect another strong year financially for the Co-op. There are several exciting news items that I’d like to share with you as well. First, Otter Co-op is in the top 10 of the largest Co-ops across Western Canada in the Co-operative Retailing System. Otter Co-op ranks 9th and is looking to move up the list! As well, last month Otter Co-op was listed in “Business in Vancouver” in the top 100 most profitable companies in BC, ranking 74th! Our team at Otter are very proud of these results, and have you, our loyal members and shoppers to thank for getting us there. On another great note, Otter Co-op opened our 6th gas bar and convenience store, just east of Mission on the Lougheed Highway. This great facility located in Hatzic will add over $10 million in sales each year, and is projected to have strong bottom line returns as well. Stop in and check it out! I am very proud of the team we have here, and am pleased that in the past year we have had several of our employees successfully complete management training programs through Federated Co-operatives, and have been placed in management positions throughout our organization. And we have already signed up several more of our team for opportunities for 2014. The board and management team are well into business planning and budgeting for the 2014 fiscal year, with several new projects on the go, including our new gas bar, convenience store and bulk petroleum facility in Chilliwack, set to begin construction in January. We will keep you posted on several other projects currently working their way through the feasibility process, all in efforts to continue to build on our brand, and return increased benefits to our members. I’d like to take this opportunity to once again thank all of our hard working staff who continue to work through the ever changing times both at Otter Co-op and in BC. These economic and competitive times can be very challenging, and our team are always ready and willing to step up and take on new opportunities to help benefit our members. Without them, our success would not be possible. Your Co-op board, management and staff continue to work diligently on keeping Otter a growing, diverse and profitable business for our members, and we look forward to serving you the rest of the year. On behalf of everyone here at the Co-op, I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a richly blessed New Year!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

May all of you in the Co-op family enjoy this festive season, as well as health and happiness for 2014. Respectfully submitted,

Susan Dodd DIRECTOR

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Season’s Greetings! President’s Message:

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

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IT WAS A SPOOK-TACULAR SPOOK-TACULAR DAY!

Merry Christmas!

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Thank you for your continued support.

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

May all of you in the Co-op family enjoy this festive season, as well as health and happiness for 2014. Respectfully submitted,

Susan Dodd DIRECTOR

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NEWS Food & Friends Are You 55+? Join us at Otter Co-op Cafe the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a social luncheon which may include a guest speaker, always great food and good company. Cost is $5.00 (includes lunch – tea or coffee – dessert) Please pre-register at the Administration Office or by Calling Merilee @ 604-607-6923. NEXT GET TOGETHER IS JANUARY 13, 2014.

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The 12 Days of

• 1 Cup CO-OP Butter • 1/2 Cup Icing Sugar • 1 tsp. Vanilla Essence • 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose CO-OP brand flour • 1/4 tsp. Salt • 3/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts • Maraschino Cherries cut in ½ • Icing Sugar for coating • Cream butter and icing sugar well. • Add vanilla, flour, salt and nuts. • Combine well. Roll into balls around cherries. (Approx. the size of a small egg yolk) Bake at 400 degrees F. for 8 minutes. While they are still warm, roll balls in icing sugar. Cool on rack.

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job vacancies

Holiday Hours

• FULL TIME POSITIONS PharmacyTechnician • PART TIME POSITIONS Feed Truck Driver Pharmacist Recruiting for Gas Bar Manager Trainees for positions throughout the Lower Mainland.

Did you know you can bypass the switchboard and dial direct to the following departments? Administration 604 856 2517 Petroleum: 604 607 6912 Feed: 604 607 6901 Hardware: 604 607 6909 Bakery: 604 607 6920 Café/Deli: 604 607 6921 Produce: 604 607 6919 Meat: 604 607 6918 Grocery: 604 607 6936 Pharmacy: 604 607 6934 Otter Co-op Board Members: Dorothy Anderson – President Frank Hauzer – 1st Vice President Dick Mayer – 2nd Vice President Susan Dodd – Secretary John Watt Frank Braun Larry Jantzen Angie McDougall Maria Pucek

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On each of the 12 days of Christmas, Otter Co-op will give away one Co-op Gold Turkey Gift Basket! Gift Basket Includes: Co-op Gold Frozen Turkey, Stove Top Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy Mix, 5lb Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, Box Mini Mandarins, Co-op Coffee, Co-op Pecan Cluster, Co-op Mix Nuts, Co-op Gold Chocolate Bar, Popcorn. Receive one entry for each $50 purchase of food items only See website for details. Entry forms also available online at: ottercoop.com

HOLIDAY HOURS Tues. Dec. 24 Retail Centre 8 am - 5 pm Administration 8 am - 4 pm Post Office 8 am - 3 pm Pharmacy 9 am - 4 pm Feed Dept. 8 am - 4 pm Pitt Meadows 9 am - 4 pm Petroleum 8 am - 4 pm GAS BARS 248th Street 5 am - 8 pm Gloucester 5 am - 8 pm Ross Road 5 am - 8 pm Fraser Heights 5 am - 8 pm Ladner 5 am - 8 pm Hatzic 5 am - 8 pm ABBOTSFORD Glen Mountain Produce 9 am - 5 pm Glen Mountain Pharmacy 10 am - 4 pm

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coming events 3 Day Hardware & Family Fashions Scratch & Save • Thursday, December 12 – Saturday, December 14 Breakfast with Santa • Saturday December 14 (Sittings 8:30 am & 10:00 am) Cadbury Contest Ends • December 19 Boxing Week Clearance • Begins Friday December 20 Christmas Decorations, Boxed Cards, Wrap & Christmas Gift Ware 50% Off Regular Price, Toys Clearance 25% Off Regular Price. Kids’ Club Skating Party • Sunday, December 22 from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm (Free Tickets Now Available at the Co-op Administration Office) Fashion BOGO Sale • Friday, January 31 & Saturday February 1 3 Day Hardware & Family Fashions Scratch & Save • Thursday, February 20 – Saturday, February 22

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

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FEED STORE PETROLEUM 3548 248 St Aldergrove, BC Feed Store Phone: (604) 607 6901 Petroleum Phone: (604) 607 6912 Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm Sunday 9am-5pm Closed Stat Holidays GAS BARS: 248 Street Gas Bar 24795 Fraser Hwy Aldergrove, BC (604) 856 7011 Ross Road Gas Bar 29622 Fraser Hwy

Abbotsford Surrey, BC (604) 856 0030 (604) 582-2517 Ladner Gas Bar Hours: 6420 Ladner Trunk Rd Mon-Fri 5am-11pm Ladner, BC Sat/Sun/Stat Hols 6am-11pm (604) 940-1322 Hatzic Gas Bar Gas Bar Hours: 34981 Lougheed Hwy, Mon-Fri 5am-11pm Mission, BC Sat/Sun/Stat Hols (604) 826-6421 6am-11pm PITT MEADOWS Gloucester Gas Bar 12343 Harris Road With a Tim Hortons Pitt Meadows 26474 56th Ave, (604) 465 5651 Aldergrove, B.C. Hours: (604) 856 6676 Mon-Fri Hours: 9am-5:30pm 5am-11pm 7 Days/ Week Saturday 9am-5pm incl Stat Holidays Sunday 10am-4pm Fraser Heights Closed on Statutory Gas Bar Holidays 16788 104 Ave.

GLEN MOUNTAIN PRODUCE 2618 McMillan Road Abbotsford (604) 851 9636 Hours Mon-Sat 7am-8pm Sunday 10am-6pm GLEN MOUNTAIN PHARMACY 2596 McMillan Road Abbotsford (604) 851 9654 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Closed Sundays & Holidays

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Big win streak puts Kodiaks on top of league By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Aldergrove Kodiaks are firmly in the lead of the Pacific Junior “B” Hockey League after a pair of away victories this past week. On Thursday the Kodiaks took a 6-4 win over the Mission City Outlaws and followed that up on Sunday with a 9-1 thrashing of the Grandview Steelers. This has pushed the Kodiaks to nine consecutive wins and a 15-game unbeaten streak. The Kodiaks currently stand at 40 points after 25 games (19-4-0-2), eight points ahead of the Abbotsford Pilots in the Harold Brittain conference. The Kodiaks are also one point ahead of the Tom Shaw conference leaders, Delta Ice Hawks, and the Kodiaks have two games in hand. The Aldergrove Kodiaks pumped home three goals in the final period to defeat the Mission City Outlaws 6-4, Dec. 5 at the Mission Leisure Centre, Aldergrove had six different goal scorers as Aaron Markin, Jonathan Philley, Spencer Unger, Adam Callegari, Stephen Ryan and Kenny Prato all lit the lamp. Unger, Callegari, Ryan and Prato had two-point games. The Kodiaks led 2-1 after one period before the Outlaws scored three times in the second to take a 4-3 lead. Aldergrove scored three of its six goals on the power play, including one into the empty net to seal the victory. Jordan Liem picked up the win, stopping 12 of the 13 shots he faced after replacing Tate Sproxton, who stopped seven of 10 shots. In the Dec. 8 game against Grandview at Burnaby Winter Club, the Kodiaks took the lead 2-0 in the first, before the Steelers scored their only goal of the game early in the second. The Kodiaks scored three more to close the second and another four

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Aldergrove Kodiaks’ top-producing line of (left) Kenny Prato, Adam Callegari and Stephen Ryan have been consistently lighting up the goal lamps this season. The three players are the Pacific Junior B Hockey League’s leading scorers, with Ryan on top with 50 points in 25 games, followed by Prato with 45 points in 25 games and Callegari with 41 points in 23 games. goals in the third. It was another hat trick game for Kodiaks’ Stephen Ryan, who notched one every period. Ryan far and away leads the league in scoring with 26 goals and 50 points in 25 games. Joining Ryan at the top are team mates Kenny Prato and Adam Callegari, who each have 15 goals this season and 45 and 41 points, respectively. Prato and Callegari each scored one goal on Sunday, and Kodiaks Elvis Jansons, Jeremy Lagler, Jacob

Dunlop and Spencer Unger also scored one apiece. Kodiaks’ keeper Jordan Liem stopped 22 of 23 shots on goal, while the Kodiaks had 34 shots on goal. The Kodiaks scored on three of seven power plays, plus an unassisted short-handed goal by Unger, while the Steelers went zero on four power plays. Ryan, Lagler and Prato were the game’s first, second and third stars. 5-4 WIN OVER HAWKS An intense but scoreless third

period saw the Aldergrove Kodiaks hold on to a 5-4 victory over the Delta Ice Hawks, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Aldergrove Arena. The final two minutes of the game were very difficult for the Kodiaks as the Hawks pulled their goalie and had a 6-4 man advantage that kept the puck deep in the Kodiaks’ end – although only the Hawks’ goal post stopped the Kodiaks from scoring an empty-netter in the dying minute. The Kodiaks were up 4-1 at the start of the second period and 5-1

Aldergrove Minor Hockey Action

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Photo above, South Delta’s goalie deflects a shot by Aldergrove Lightning’s Jack MacGregor in Initiation hockey, Sunday, Dec. 8 at Aldergrove Arena. Aldergrove won this game, 6-4. In photo at right, Aldergrove Nighthawks’ Treyden Pastro (black jersey at left) and South Delta players wrangle for the puck in Peewee “C” hockey action at Aldergrove Arena, Friday, Dec. 6.

at 1:48 of the second, however, the Hawks made a comeback with the final three goals of the game in the second period. Scoring for the Kodiaks were Scott McHaffie and Stephen Ryan with a pair of goals each, and Joshua Cronin. Assists were from Spencer McHaffie (2), Adam Callegari (2), captain Kenny Prato (2), Quinncy Leroux, Jonathan Philley, Elvis Jansons, and goalie Jordan Liem. Liem stopped 37 of the Hawks’ 41 shots, and the Kodiaks had 51 shots on goal. The Hawks scored on two of eight power plays while the Kodiaks scored on one of nine. First star of the night was Spencer McHaffie, second star was Hawks’ Benjamin Blake (who had two assists) and third star was Callegari. KODIAKS ON THE ROAD On Dec. 14 the Kodiaks travel to Port Moody Panthers before they host their final home game of this year on Dec. 18 vs Abbotsford Pilots. The Kodiaks have two more away games, Dec. 20 vs Ridge Meadows Flames and Dec. 21 vs Delta Ice Hawks. In the new year the Kodiaks host Ridge Meadows Flames on Jan. 1 and travel to play the Richmond Sockeyes on Jan. 2. All home games on Wednesdays at Aldergrove Arena start at 7:15 p.m. and fans who bring a non-perishable food item for the Aldergrove Food Bank receive $1 off the admission price. TEDDY BEAR TOSS DEC. 18 In addition the Dec. 18 game against Abbotsford will feature a “teddy bear toss” for the Christmas Bureau. Fans should bring a teddy bear, wrapped in clear plastic, and these teddies should be tossed onto the ice after the Kodiaks score their first goal. In other news, big defenceman Robert Jang is back in the Kodiaks line-up after he turned down an offer to transfer to Ontario for the remainder of the season.

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Thursday, December 19 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed from December 25 to January 1 for the holiday season.

Township Council adopted a number of bylaw amendments on March 4, 2013, authorizing an annual secondary suite licence fee of $350 and an additional 30 per cent in water and sewer utility fees (where applicable) for property owners with a secondary suite.

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The reduced annual fee of $175 will be in effect for the first three years unless the property is sold. Secondary suites that qualify for the reduced rate program will not be charged the additional 30 per cent utility fees until July, 2014.

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The deadline to qualify for the three-year reduced rate for property owners with existing authorized suites is fast approaching. Letters have been issued by the Township, reminding secondary suite owners who received building permit applications before March 5 to take advantage of the three year reduced rate by submitting their application and payment before December 31, 2013.

public notice Season’s Greetings from the Township of Langley! During the holidays, our Township facilities will be operating under non-standard hours.

Please note that departments within the Township’s Civic Facility will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. However, applications and payments by cheque can be dropped off at the Customer Service Counter or in the overnight Drop Box.

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Unlicensed suites will be proactively enforced and property owners who do not bring unauthorized secondary suites into compliance with Township bylaws and the BC Building Code could be fined up to $500 per day until compliance is obtained.

The Operations Centre and departments within the Civic Facility will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30pm to Wednesday, January 1 inclusive and will reopen with regular hours on Thursday, January 2. For detailed holiday hours for all Township facilities, including recreation and community centres, please visit tol.ca. The Customer Service desk at the Civic Facility will be open to answer questions, address general concerns, and accept deliveries on Friday, December 27; Monday, December 30; and Tuesday, December 31 from 8:30am - 4:30pm. .

All the best for a happy holiday season, and we look forward to serving you in the New Year.

Civic Addresses: 276 Street south of 12B Avenue Legal Descriptions: PID: 009-017-054 Lot 4 Section 8 Township 13 New Westminster District Plan 28946 and PID: 017-426-553 Lot 2 Section 8 Township 13 New Westminster District Plan LMP1153 Description of Lands: The properties are vacant unserviced lots, approximately 20 acres each in size. The properties are zoned P-5. Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple

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langley events centre Coming Events

road closure Temporary Road Closure: 224 Street from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue

Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse Season tickets and 3- or 4-game packs on sale now. Call 604.882.8800 or visit StealthLax.com The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

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Notice of Lease of Property Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to lease the following Township property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 250 square foot portion of Lot 5 Sec 36 Tp 8 NWD Plan LMP22381 CIVIC ADDRESS: 250 square feet of 8889 Walnut Grove Dr., Langley PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This is a lease of the 250 square foot retail space located within the Walnut Grove Community Centre TENANT: Hyunhyang Goo and Minsuk Goo NATURE OF DISPOSITION: Five-year lease, commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2018 RENT: Escalating rent starting at $1,000/month and increasing during the term Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management Department 604.533.6138

Extended: W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool Maintenance

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The swimming pools are currently closed for annual maintenance. Due to unexpected circumstances, the closure will remain in effect for a few additional days. It is hoped that the pools will reopen at 6am on Friday, December 20. Please check the Township’s website at tol.ca/reccalendars for up to date information.

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Fri Dec 13 7:15pm vs. Surrey Eagles Sat Dec 14† 7:15pm vs. Powell River Kings Sun Dec 15* 2:00pm vs. Naniamo Clippers † Teddy Bear Toss night - bring a teddy, get in free... in support of Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation * Skate with the Rivermen following Sunday’s game

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Starting December 9, 224 Street will be closed to through traffic from 52 Avenue and 56 Avenue for approximately two weeks.

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A phasing-in strategy was also adopted to provide a graduated fee schedule for owners of existing authorized suites, where building permit applications were submitted for the secondary suite on or before March 5, 2013.

40 AVE. This closure is required for construction of the East Langley Water Supply. Local and business access will be permitted during construction. For more information about this project visit tol.ca/elws. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

Both rooms are open and operating with the following schedule until Friday, December 20: Monday to Friday, 6am - 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 8pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

Sidewalk Snow Removal It is the responsibility of all property owners to clear snow from sidewalks as soon as possible. For more information about the Township’s Snow and Ice Control program, go to tol.ca/stormresponse. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

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CALENDAR Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade and Festivities - parade is on Saturday, December 14 at 6 p.m. in downtown Aldergrove. Seniors Old Time Dance - Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, $6 admission. Featuring Ukrainian Prairie Band. Last dance until new year, Jan. 4 with Central Valley Fiddlers. Seniors Fitness Exercises with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week. Seniors Carpet Bowling - every Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3025 273 Street. Cost is $1 per week. Square Dance Classes - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039. Free Music Drop-In Guitar Class - Classes every Thursday. Kids 3:30 p.m. and teens 4:30 p.m. Snack and instruments provided. Ages K-12, just show up. St. Dunstansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. Scandinavian Christmas - Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley hosts annual Christmas Potluck Dinner on Monday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford. Enjoy some delicious Christmas dishes, Scandinavian music and carol singing. Potential new members are welcome as guests. First-time attendees enter free of charge, but everyone is expected to contribute to the dinner. Info: call Len at 604-8572740 or Eigil Jensen at 604870-8601, or email jensenke@ shaw.ca Langley Herbivores - CrueltyFree Christmas potluck on Dec. 21, 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m., at St. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, 2827 273 St., Aldergrove. All dishes are made from plants. A great way to sample vegan dishes. Info: email pattallman@shaw.ca Christmas CĂŠilidh - down home style kitchen party with live music, Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 to 9:45 p.m. at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Come out and enjoy the Christmas music, goodies, fun. Tickets $5 at door including the traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next event will be Robbie Burns Scottish CĂŠilidh on Jan. 23. Performers contact: Jack Williamson, 604-8887925 jackwilliamson@telus.net Heritage Holiday - at Fort Langley National Historic Site, Dec. 21-Jan. 5, daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1). Admission: $7.80/adult, $3.90/ youth, $6.55/senior, $19.60/ family. Also, earlybird sale on Annual Passes (save 20%). Escape the holiday bustle and make

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Volunteers at the Langley Christmas Bureau say their hearts are full, thanks to the generosity of this community. “We have people, churches and organizations clambering to sponsor families,” said Jim McGregor, Christmas Bureau co-cordinator. Some organizations and churches have asked to sponsor five or six families. Many companies, sports teams and schools are in full swing, doing toy drives. It’s a good thing, too, because he predicts that they will help as many or more families in need this year as they did last year. “We have well over 550 parents registered with us already so we are on track,” he said. Last year, more than 1,800 children received a Christmas. The Gifts for Kids Tree is up at Willowbrook Shopping Centre, beside Purdy’s Chocolates. People out shopping can bring an unwrapped toy to put under the tree. They get to hang a tag on the tree specifying the gender and age of a child they helped. The bureau said teenagers are often overlooked. Teens always like hoodies, other clothing, toiletries and gift cards, McGregor suggested. Toy Days are scheduled for Dec. 16 to 18, when parents come to the bureau, at 20560 Fraser Hwy., and pick out toys and a book for each of their children. The Bureau can be reached at 604-530-3001.

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

LOST AND FOUND

LOST - 2 CATS - ‘’Banjo’’ large, gentle tabby & white male. ‘’Stubby’’ 3 legged black short haired female. Vicinity of 270 & 32 Ave Aldergrove $100 Reward. Please call with any sightings, 604-607-0020, 604-3095388 or 604-856-4866

TIMESHARE

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HELP WANTED

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

The Abbotsford News, The Mission Record & Chilliwack Progress Are looking for two drivers to make deliveries of bulk newspapers to specific locations throughout the cities of Abbotsford, Mission & Chilliwack. Newspapers are picked up from our plant in Abbotsford. Takes approximately 4 - 6 hrs to complete each delivery area. Deliveries are to be made on Tuesday & Thursday between 4:00 am & 2:30 pm. Earn approximately $900.00 to $1800.00/month. Must have a 16 foot, 1 ton cube or a 3/4 ton cargo van. This is a permanent contract position. Interested parties please submit your resume and picture of vehicle to:

The Abbotsford News Black Press Circulation Department 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 604-870-4595 or email to: circulation@abbynews.com

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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FULL Time Positions. Wanted skilled fiberglass shop workers, enumeration to follow skill level, benefit package will be included after 3 months. Chop gun experience a asset. Must have own transportation can start immediately (full time positions) please send resume to precisionfibre@gmail.com (Port Kells location)

CHRISTMAS CORNER CHRISTMAS TREE CLEARANCE

NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION HELP WANTED

Please Fax Resume 604.856.5644

604-530-4172

OPEN Nov 30 - Dec 24, 10am - 4pm

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

JOB OPPORTUNITY

$13.80/Hour

EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80! We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.

We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress.

GENERAL LABOURERS

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

EV Logistics also offers flexible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successful applicants will have a safety-first attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend coverage, have reliable transportation and proficient English communication skills. If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you! Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

• Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

HELP WANTED

Life is too short for the wrong job

2171 - 232nd St

(8th Ave, between Bradner & Lefeuvre) (604)857-9740 Open 9:30-4pm Now until Dec 21

Sanfred Transport located in Langley is accepting applications for an experienced full time dispatcher. Must have knowledge of the transportation industry, cross border data entry and must have excellent communication skills. Interested applicants please submit your resume via email to fschaefer@sanfred.com or fax to 604-607-6433 Attn. Fred Schaefer

Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract.

Clark Family Christmas Tree Farm

28470 Huntingdon Rd

LABOURERS

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers

CHRISTMAS CORNER

McMaster Farm

Required Full-Time for local production facility in Aldergrove. Positions Start Immediately! Must have own transportation.

F/T DISPATCHER

Fraser, Noble, Grande or Spruce Any Tree $18

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HELP WANTED

Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake. Full time, competitive wages, benefits and signing bonus. Fax resume to 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com

A30 Thursday, December 12, 2013 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

This position is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of the newspaper and related advertising supplements. Requirements: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift 35lbs and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro. • Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high school • Must have own transportation

MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANEL SPA Christmas Specials!

Production Worker Black Press Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at both our Surrey and Abbotsford production facilities. Come join this team-based environment at our 24/7 facilities.

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-746-6777

www.affordablemoversbc.com

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

182

$45/Hr

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MOVING & STORAGE

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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

This part-time position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXCAVATOR Operator with experience in Residential Exc. for Lower Mainland job sites. Good wages, benefits. E-mail: wmader@telus.net or fax 604-460-7853. GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca. HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

845

ALDERGROVE. Brand new 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. $900/mo. incl. utils & own laundry. Nr school. Avail. now. N/s, n/p. 604-607-5019; 604-8072405 or 604-825-4171

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

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P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet . Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326 PB Rottie Pups, 1 Male, 6 Females First Shots, Dewormed. Ready to go in 1 week. 604-374-4633 TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

WAREHOUSE LIEN

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 1 female. Ready to go. Vet checked. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

Whereby Townline Used Truck Auto Parts & Towing Ltd. is indebted to Inland Kenworth, 26770 Gloucester Way, Langley, B.C. V4W 3V6 for a 2002 International 700 series body style tow truck, VIN# 1HTSCAAN42H407830. Amount owing $36,510 plus taxes. Notice is hereby given that at 12:00 pm on December 20, 2013 or thereafter the given vehicle will be sold.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATOR / BOBCAT

STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

778-883-0817

Drainage / Concrete Breaking

and MUCH MORE

25 Years Exp. SEE US AT:

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GARDENING

FUEL

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

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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BURIAL PLOTS

Call 604-856-6500

ELECTRICAL

338

PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions. Priced from $190. to $1500. (604)853-7773

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

810

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

AUTO FINANCING

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AUTOLOANS APPROVED!!!!

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APPLY ONLINE AUTOCREDIT911.COM OR CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-635-9911 NOW!!!!

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON PRIVATE ACREAGE. A GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY! Just as the title says. This is the home and acreage you have been looking for to raise your family. This 3800 square foot home on over an acre has what you’re looking for. From the maple kitchen with corian counter edging, huge island with eating bar to the tile floors and large master bedroom with luxurious ensuite this home is sure to please. All situated within biking distance of Pacific Academy in a beautiful, upscale, mature, neighborhood. Enjoy the evenings relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the covered deck. Call Verne Stel today for more details 604-857-1100.

9285 178 Street, Surrey

1,098,000

TOTALLY RENOVATED AND TASTEFULLY DONE TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF MURRAYVILLE Just as the title says,this townhouse in the heart of Upper Murrayville has been beautifully redone from top to bottom. A truly great end unit with lots of windows and a south facing rear yard and private patio. Plus a great new kitchen, lots of built-ins, a huge master bedroom with ensuite it is all one might need. Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Pools and a Rec Center. Call Verne Stel today and book your showing. 604-857-1100.

#307 21937 48th Avenue, Langley

325,000

PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED FAMILY HOME IN ALDERGROVE READY FOR A NEW FAMILY Just as the ad says this beautiful family home in the heart of Aldergrove has all your family needs. Completely, Professionally, Renovated just move in. Tastefully remodeled with a beautiful new kitchen, laminate floors, and high end lighting, plus this home includes a huge rec-room, a shop and tons of room for your RV. Call Verne Stel today and book a showing, 604-857-1100.

HOT NEW LISTING!

26507 32A Avenue, Aldergrove $

449,000

FARM OR POTENTIAL WINERY? THIS IS THE SPOT

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710

Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley call today. I have a great one available a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery? Call me today for you showing and more information.Call Verne today for your showing, 604-857-1100.

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins Starting from

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

40 Yrs Exp.. She’ll tell you Past, Present & Future

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

Reunites Loved Ones

SPECIAL $20 All Readings

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Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

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

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie pup, male, 12 wks old, vet check, $495; Call 604-864-1004.

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

604-653-5928

AUTO FINANCING

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

545

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

810

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

FOREST Lawn, West summit. $16,000. Selling 1 Dbl depth Ground Burial Plot, (holds 2 coffins & 2 urns) Includes 1 Open/close fee ($1600) 604-789-3999 hounds21@shaw.ca

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

520

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Psychic Healer

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

750

TRANSPORTATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

SPIRITUAL

PETS

TRANSPORTATION

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

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477

Blue Italian Mastiff & Matiff/Boxer X pups, ready for good homes, view parents, vet checked/1st shots, $500. Text to view (604)819-2697

RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Starting at $12.20 + Shift Premiums! If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

PETS

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

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Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

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TREE SERVICES

TREE PRUNING

604-787-5915

www.treeworksonline.ca

This home is perfect for you and your extended family. With 3800 square feet on just under an acre you are sure to have all the room you need. This nicely appointed home features lots of upgrades including hardwood flooring, newer kitchen, stainless appliances, instant hotwater on demand system all standard for this beauty. In a location with easy access to everything, plus, room for your inlaws.Calll me today for your showing and more information.

22941 72 Avenue, Langley

775,000

WHITE ROCK? A PLACE TO BUILD 3 HOMES WITH OCEAN VIEW? That’s right! This is the spot. 3 legal lots with an existing home on it all. No subdivision costs required. Plus an ocean view. You will not want to miss this opportunity. This kind of a property doesn’t make itself available every day. Calll me today for your showing and more information.

913 Stayte Road, White Rock

“Thinking “Thin T nking of Buying Buy uying or Selling? Seelling? Call me today.””

Best done in Dec. or Jan. while dormant for optimal health!

• Tree Trimming • Christmas Lights Installation • Snow Removal

1939 256 Street, Langley

PRIVATE ACREAGE HOME FOR YOU AND YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY?

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 Maple Manor Apts: 604-534-0108 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

Verne Stel

604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca

REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE

www.aldergrovestar.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013 | THE ALDERGROVE STAR | 31

I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

danflokstra.com Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100! #20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

$189,900

$549,900

2613-270B STREET

ON 4.42 ACRES WALKRANCHER TO SCHOOLS / 2 BEDROOM SUITE

TWIN FIRS

Here it is all ready to move into just freshly painted with new roof new gutters and facia boards new covered deck new kitchen downstairs this home has a mortgage helper and is in terrific shape bonus 2 gas fireplaces large garage, R.V. parking great Mt Baker View check this one out there has been over $ 30,000,00 spent in upgrades here so make an appointment to see.

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

Call

Dan Flokstra

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

604-857-1100

NEED ROOM? Check out this one!

WANTED

Check out this one almost 1500 sq ft on main floor and was a custom built home with upgraded everything in a great neighborhood. New vinyl windows and an open plan eating area/ bakers dream kitchen/ livingroom area. Could be easily suited and has a terrific fully developed back yard with water feature fire pit and large patio as well! Have a look and bring an offer today..

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Dan Flokstra

2275-240 STREET

604-857-1100

$629,900

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES

SOLD

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

$739,900

Room for all the toys and then some check out this 4 bedroom custom built home on 1 acre in west abby on no thru street with huge parking area for R.V. or work vehicles this rancher has a very friendly floor plan and is perfect for family living or retirement living, if you like entertaining in the summertime or not this is a must see.

Dan Flokstra

6705 SATCHELL RD

604-857-1100

$1,400,000

VACANT CARE HOME IN BRADNER AREA

9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.

Dan Flokstra

26489- FRASER HWY

604-857-1100

$ 419,900

1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.

Call

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

$1,800,000

All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.

Call

2861 BERGMAN STREET

PRICE REDUCED!

Over 2000 sq ft wheelchair friendly home on 4.42 acre property in south Langley very well built home here in a great neighborhood in great shape. Has a terrific sunroom on the back. 3 bedrooms with extra large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. Property 1/3 cleared.

26 ACRES

Call

$525,000

3234-275 STREET

LISTINGS

Call

27691 DOWNES ROAD

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net

ALDERCENTER REALTY

32 | THE ALDERGROVE STAR | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013

www.aldergrovestar.com

T H E G IF T Y O U WON’T REGIF T. MADE TO CONQUER

9,250

ROUGH ROADS

UP TO

IN MANUFACTURER REBATES ON VIRTUALLY ALL OF OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS (2013 F-150 SUPERCREW AMOUNT SHOWN)

2009 SILVERADO HYBRID 4X4

ENDS DECEMBER 14

2012 TRAVERSE AWD P7519A

D0291A

$24,900

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2008 RAM 3500 SLT D0561A

2009 AVALANCHE 4WD

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2012 SIERRA 1500 SLE

2013 FRONTIER 4X4

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ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS

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ON MOST NEW VEHICLES

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MSRP MSA DISCOUNT SALE PRICE COSTCO MEMBER

FINAL SALE PRICE $

$49,319 -$13,331 $35,988 -$1,000

34,988

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MSRP MSA DISCOUNT SALE PRICE COSTCO MEMBER

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26,635

2013 F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT

PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, ALUMINUM WHEELS, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO. #F1D36759

MSRP MSA DISCOUNT SALE PRICE COSTCO MEMBER

FINAL SALE PRICE $

All prices plus taxes and fees, net of all available Ford incentives. Vehicles and colors may not be as shown. See dealer for Ford program details. Dealer may sell for less.

$42,864 -$13,047 $29,817 -$1,000

P7557A

P7568A

28,817 aler for details. All vehicles do not include license, taxes & admin fee of $499. See dealer

Tucker

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