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Aldergrove Secondary’s #7 Yarniela Bolandi in high school girls basketball versus Rick Hansen on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Aldergrove. See sports, page 13, for more information.

‘Coldest Night of the Year’ walk set By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope is calling on the Langley community to participate in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on Saturday, Feb. 22. This will be a five and 10 kilometres SUBMITTED PHOTO family fun winter walk through Langley, Langley Township mayor Jack Froese is starting at 5 p.m. The goal is to get 30 supporting the Coldest Night of the Year team captains to recruit 12 walkers and walk on Feb. 22. raise $25,000.

So far, six teams have formed and more than a dozen walkers have signed up. The walk provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by Langley’s more than 100 homeless people. A total of 65 communities across Canada participate in the walk, raising $2.4 million since its inception in 2011. If you would like to participate go to coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/ langley.

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Motorists are advised to exercise caution as weather conditions have led to icy roads in the Fraser Valley. Langley RCMP Traffic Section got an early start Tuesday morning when they responded to a number of collisions attributed to the road conditions. Sadly, one of the collisions will likely result in a fatality. The call came in to police shortly before 6 a.m., Feb. 11. Preliminary investigation suggests the driver was northbound on 240 Street and was only two blocks from his home when he went off the road and flipped on to the passenger side of his pickup truck. The road was extremely slippery and the officers on scene advised it was difficult to even stand on the roadway. Additionally, the driver was not wearing his seat belt. Due to the nearness to his residence, it is highly unlikely speed was a factor in the collision. The 61 year old man was transported to hospital, however, he is not expected to survive his injuries, according to police. He may have sustained a medical event prior to the collision. The RCMP’s ICARS division attended to assist with the investigation. If you witnessed the crash and have not yet spoken to police, please call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. Black ice causes dozens of collisions in Abbotsford Abbotsford Police attended 34 collisions between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and are continuing to respond to accidents. Black ice and slippery road conditions have led to many single vehicle accidents and multi-vehicle accidents throughout Abbotsford. Staff Sgt. Rick Stewart said police are urging motorists to slow down and keep space between vehicles. He said that most of the accidents have been minor, but some have sent people to hospital with injuries. Stewart said that emergency resources are stretched thin in order to deal with all of the accidents, so they are encouraging all drivers to use extra caution.

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Road safety top priority for Abbotsford Police in 2014 By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star

The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) will be looking at some “out of the box” initiatives this year as it makes road safety its top priority for 2014, according to spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald. He said the department is tackling this issue as its top focus for the second consecutive year because although the number of fatal collisions was down in 2013 from the previous year, the number of injury crashes stayed about the same. “As a police department and as a community, we need to do more,” he said. There were nine vehicle-related fatalities in 2012 and four in 2013. SUBMITTED PHOTO The number of crashes resulting in The Abbotsford Police Department has released its first road safety poster of 2014, as it embarks on its top priority for the year. Road safety was also injuries was 504 and 517 respectively. the top focus for the department in 2013.

MacDonald said 100 people have died on Abbotsford roads in the last decade, prompting the release this week of a poster and video designed to get people thinking about their driving behaviours. They show 100 crosses lining the side of a road, with the message “Stay alert. Slow down. Think safe.” The video can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/kzfmjkq. Last year, the APD released a number of awareness posters and videos in hopes of getting people to be more cautious on the road. Issues such as distracted driving and speeding were addressed. One of the videos was actual footage of a pedestrian being struck as he was walking in a marked crosswalk. The driver admitted that she had been momentarily distracted by glancing at her purse just

before the collision. MacDonald said more of those messages will continue this year, in combination with other initiatives, including some “new and challenging ways” that police will address traffic issues. He said these could include methods of enforcement that people might not anticipate. “We’re going to have to bring everything that we brought to the table last year and more (to further combat the problem).” MacDonald said, much like the focus the APD put on reducing gang violence in previous years, road safety will take ongoing discussions, enforcement and community engagement for significant results to set in. “A lot of people like to shrug it (bad driving) off … They almost think it’s par for the course.”

Aldergrove fair society seeks input on proposed changes Aldergrove Star

The Aldergrove Agricultural, Festival and Fairs Association’s (AAFFA) next general meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at Coghlan Hall.

It is a special meeting to vote on a name change of the Aldergrove Festival Days Society. For those wanting to vote and who are not yet a member of AAFFA please come with your $5 membership fee.

The AAFFA also wants to vote on abandoning the soap box races this year, unless the Fire Fit competition returns at the same time. “Instead of the soap boxes at the mini-fest we want to introduce at

the main fair in July a replacement of the soapbox with a mini car track in several classes and mediums, such as zucchini (or other vegetable) racers, wooden car kits from Home Depot, Lego cars and an open class of

‘crazy’ wheels,” said AAFFA secretary Suzanne Robinson. The last item to vote on is a proposal to have the parade return on the Saturday before the main fair in July.

Metal thieves delay 56 Rash of mailbox vandalism Ave. bridge completion plagues the Fraser Valley By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

Metal thieves are believed responsible for the theft of about 20 custom-made metal hangers from a private contractor working on the new 56 Avenue bridge over the Nicomekl River between 211 Street and 213A Street in Langley Township. The hangers, needed to support gas, water and sewer lines running underneath the bridge, were stolen from the construction site, despite onsite security and security cameras. Making up replacement parts takes about three weeks. Because of that, and the discovery that the soil around the bridge is softer than tests first indicated, work is running behind schedule. The crossing was supposed to open to traffic by the end of January, but that has now been moved back to Feb. 24. Until then, through traffic will continue to be detoured along the Langley Bypass, Fraser Highway and 216 Street. A written memo from

By JASON ROESSLE Aldergrove Star

Half of Canada’s mail theft and community mailbox (CMB) vandalism takes place in the Lower Mainland, according to Canada Post, and Abbotsford has had its recent share. By the end of January, there were nine CMBs awaiting repair in Abbotsford due to a recent uptick in damage, said Anick Losier, Canada Post (CP) spokeswoman, and they have now all been repaired. She said the number of the total boxes damaged was not available. “It’s like any other property crime,” said Losier. “If there’s a will [to break into a mailbox], there’s a way. “We are concerned with the DAN FFERGUSON PHOTO Crews work on installing utility lines under the situation and we’ll be replacing new 56 Avenue bridge on Thursday. Metal thieves made off with about 20 custom-made metal utility hangers from the construction site, delaying completion. By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star the Township of Langley to the City of Langley, Secondary engineering department Langley A Langley man is putting to council said making School, Christian Life out a warning to all people who the new date will depend Assembly and the air- believe paying for mail to be regisport advising them of the tered ensures that it will gets to its on weather conditions. Structural work is delay. intended destination. “While some of the completed, “with only Otter Wagner sent registered the installation of the additional work is expect- mail to Victoria on Dec. 11. The approach slabs, parapets, ed to result in additional mail never arrived at its proper desand pedestrian/cyclist costs, the project’s overall tination. remaining” the memo budget is not expected to Now nearly two months later be negatively affected,” and after dozens of phone calls to stated. Letters have been sent the unsigned memo said. Canada Post, Wagner has never had

some [CMBs]” with heavier duty structures which will be more tamper resistant. “We have a number of teams repairing those boxes, and we’re now hiring more people to help,” she said. Repairs are regularly completed within two weeks, but the increase in vandalism last month led to delays. Sherry Fruno lives on Slocan Place, just west of Trethewey, and on Jan. 8 noticed the CMB located on her street had been pried open. “I looked up to where the slot is to put your mail and saw a large note from Canada Post saying the mailbox had been damaged,” said Fruno. The note further explained that she would have to retrieve any new mail from the depot on Marshall Road. The depot usually

closes at 2:30 p.m., but hours were temporarily extended, said Losier. As well, CP sends a letter to each affected customer if a CMB has been compromised. Fruno is on a disability pension and already had difficulty getting to her mailbox down the street. But previous to this, she could ask a neighbour to retrieve her mail. Her mobility challenges meant that it could be a week or more before she felt well enough to drive to the depot. She had checked her mailbox the day before it was vandalized and doesn’t think anything integral was stolen. If you notice any damage to your CMB, contact Canada Post customer service at 1-800-2671177 or visit canadapost.ca/support.

Registered mail disappears, but no answers an answer as to what happened to his mail. “I have phoned Canada Post dozens of times. Finally, they said they would pass me to a supervisor but then I was just put on hold and no one came on the line. That has happened often,” he said. He claims Canada Post customer service agents have said someone will call him on this day or that, but it never happens. “It makes me mad,” said Wagner. He doesn’t think he’ll ever get an

answer as to where his mail went. Black Press has made numerous calls and left messages and sent emails to the media contact with Canada Post. No calls or emails have ever been returned over the past two months, in regards to issues surrounding mail theft at community mail boxes. Langley RCMP has called the issue of mail theft from community mailboxes in recent months “a significant problem.”

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Triple A Senior Housing members have been hard at work following the launch of the Langley Senior Housing Survey on Nov. 23 at a workshop held at Langley Seniors Resource City. About 100 older adults came together to explore the need and possible solutions to the provision of affordable, accessible and appropriate senior housing in the City and Township. With approximately 300 surveys completed so far, the Survey Committee is so encouraged by the response of the community that they have optimistically extended our deadline to February 15 and increased our target goal to 500. Their success to date is largely due to the generous support of community groups who have assisted us to promote the survey to their members and to businesses who have provided us space to make the survey and information available to customers. Triple A Senior Housing appreciates as well the ‘in kind’ support of the Township and the City who have both listed the survey on their websites and pro-

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Triple A Senior Housing society has extended survey input deadline to this Saturday, Feb. 15. Aldergrove Star

The call is open for Fraser Valley artists to enter CIVL Radio’s second annual Battle of the Bands, the singer/songwriter edition, which starts Monday,

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vided printing services and other supports which has been a great help as this fledgling advocacy group depends on the community for financial support. The Langley Senior Housing Survey aims to involve seniors in the Township and City of Langley in identifying their housing needs and preferences, a reflection of the group’s philosophy: “plan with seniors, not for seniors”. The more participation in the survey the more seriously the results will be taken. A report of the survey analysis will be published and made available to the public and local government. You can help them reach their goal of 500 surveys by Feb. 15. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Hard copies can be filled out at the Langley Senior Resource Centre, 20605 51B Avenue. Complete it online by googling “City of Langley”, “Meetings & Events”, click “read more” to go to the survey link. You can also email tripleaseniorhousing@gmail.com to obtain a hard copy of the survey or for more information about Triple A Senior Housing. Series night at Mill Lake. The grand prize winner will showcase at the Abbotsford Arts Council Arty Awards. Send submissions to: www.civl.ca

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Centra helps restore 100 year old carriage house

The Bertrand Watershed Education Team (BWET), an environmental conservation program run by the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS), has achieved a great success in conserving salmon habitat and restoring of stream banks of Bertrand Creek in the Aldergrove area. The BWET team is playing an important role to enhance the ecological health of the local stream

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The historic Hope Carriage House is being restored and refitted with new windows. the property have shown an unwavering commitment to preserving and shepherding this character building as a significant piece of Fort Langley’s history. Much of the interior remains intact, with cattle restraints still hanging near a curved grain silo wall, and open frame walls that reveal the building’s original timber construction. Charles Edward Hope is remembered for playing a key role in the early development of the Fort Langley community after immigrating to Vancouver in 1889 from Bradford, Yorkshire. The Hope Carriage House, which is considered to be quite elaborate for its time, accommodated horses and carriages necessary

to connect with the Great Northern Railway Station at Port Kells, and is the last surviving building of his estate, which spanned approximately five acres. With the Township’s support and Lanstone Homes’ and Centra’s generous community contributions, the owner is able to watch the Hope family’s carriage house stand the test of time and remain a historic landmark. This is a great example of what can be accomplished through creative partnerships between the private sector, committed owners, and local government in enhancing and restoring something of public value, when everyone works together to achieve a common goal.

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What stands as the last remaining structure of the extensive Charles Edward Hope estate, built in 1912, is now getting a facelift. The Hope Carriage House, located in the heart of Fort Langley behind the famous Community Hall, has withstood over 100 years of rain, snow, sleet, and hail — and it shows. Through a partnership between the property owners with both Lanstone Homes, a custom home builder heading up the nearby McBride Station project, and the Township of Langley, which has awarded this project a grant through the Heritage Building Incentive Program, the aim of the restoration is to retain the structural soundness of the carriage house while improving its weathered exterior and maintaining the classic heritage look. A large part of the restoration will be replacing the windows and doors. With the current doors and windows showing severe signs of weathering and decay, Centra will install beautifully handcrafted Dutch-style wooden doors and traditional custom wooden windows that have been built to reflect the historic look of the originals. All work will be done in accordance with the Canadian Standards for restoring heritage buildings, and will be completed in time for Heritage Week, which runs the week of February 17. Over the years, the owners of

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told Maple Ridge council last week that his detachment will first target medical growers they know are linked to organized crime. But it’s difficult to determine which are legal and which are not. “This has the potential to cripple the courts,” Fleugel said. “Something is going to have to take a back seat if we are going to go after all of them.” The police and fire department have proposed an amnesty or grace period, allowing people to disclose their location and have it properly dismantled without penalty, to help deal with the volume. This mess was created by Ottawa in response to a court ruling that forced them to make medical pot available. The Harper government remains trapped in a failed war-on-drugs mentality that prevents any innovation or even common sense. Then there is the circus in Vancouver, where self-styled princes of pot exploit the confusion of the medical marijuana law to run an Amsterdamstyle retail trade. Cannabis Culture, the pot and propaganda empire built by Marc Emery before he was jailed in the U.S., rants about the government’s “war on patients,” amid garish ads for “pot by post” and exotic weed varieties. “By Health Canada’s own estimate, the cost will increase

from $5 per gram to $8.80 per gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns. Apparently smoking lots of weed really is bad for your math skills. Dana Larsen, who spearheaded the ill-conceived and failed decriminalization petition last year, heads up the serious-looking “Medical Cannabis Dispensary.” It has done so well at its location in the drug bazaar of East Hastings Street that it’s got a branch office on Vancouver’s west side. Its official-looking forms have a long list of conditions where only a confirmation of diagnosis is required. In addition to genuine conditions such as side effects of chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/withdrawal.” And did you know you can get a vet’s note to buy medical pot for your pet? Larsen has boasted about the exotic offerings of his stores, including “watermelon hash oil” at $150 for 2.5 grams. Wow man, that’s like 400 million per cent higher! Fittingly, this farce goes back underground on April Fool’s Day. Medical users can only order shipments from an approved commercial producer. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: Our little family has the kindest friends. For the past eight years, they have dutifully read labels and planned special menus when inviting us over for lunch or dinner. Our eight-year-old has an anaphylatic peanut allergy, which has become so common that we mostly accept it without question. Last night at a shared family dinner, a longtime family friend commented how hard it was for her to find bread that did not “contain traces of peanuts.” How incredible that she would show us this level of thoughtfulness, yet how ridiculous that she would have to. Recently I dropped off my eight-year-old’s renewed epi-pen collection at the office of our school. On the shelf, I counted six large brown envelopes filled with epi-pens. Chatting with friends who attend a variety of other schools in our area, they all confirmed that their schools are peanut free. Peanut allergy is ubiquitous; nonpeanut-allergic families pack their compliant lunches, peanutallergy families take-for-granted this courtesy. Sheltered by our own wonderful community, I was shocked when I tried to pack our little family off to Disneyland on an American airline this fall. The airline had advertised itself as not serving snacks, so I purchased the reduced-fare tickets with enthusiasm and was looking forward to our trip. A week before our scheduled departure, I realized, buried in the deepest part of their website, that they served peanut M&Ms. I politely requested our money back, not wanting to cause an anaphylatic scene one-mile-high. I was naive, I could not have predicted that society does not care about little children with peanut allergy. I was told, “Children with peanut allergy should just stay home.” “You are making this up to get attention.” “We love peanuts, how dare you ask us to give them up.” We are not alone: recently in Guelph, a radio show said a little Grade 1 girl who was requesting an anaphylatic-free classroom, should just “eat peanuts and die to strengthen the human race.” Once upon a time, a Nobel-prize winning physician named Dr. Charles Richet easily created food anaphylaxis in animals through injections. (In fact he created the term “anaphylaxis.”) It was perfectly delightful, shoot them full of a food ingredient one day, wait a few weeks, feed them that same item, and then watch them die. It was easy. And the body is smart: keep disease, bacteria, and food protein out of the blood. In Japan in the early 1990s, they created Jello allergy through the infant DTaP vaccine. However, they worked quickly and efficiently to fix this, and Jello allergy has gone away. Peanut oil is a well-documented ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry. Cheap and plentiful, it slows down the release of medicines in our bodies. But with pharmaceutical companies hiding behind proprietary rights and ambiguous labeling, how can anyone be sure how much peanut protein is floating around in children’s medications? In spring 2013, the Canadian Parliament passed Anaphylaxis Motion 230. With seven per cent of the population being anaphylatic, something had to be done. Promising more money for research and improved quality of life, anaphylatic families are encouraged to present their needs to their MPs. The pro-vaccine, industry website Fierce Vaccines documents that vaccines now have the largest profit margin in the biotech industry. And yet, as discussed in the Globe and Mail, vaccine companies are free from any threat of lawsuit. Individual injury in the name of the greater good leaves a person with no compensation or legal recourse in Canada. Food allergy can happen to anyone. Studies on whether or not to eat peanuts while pregnant, when to introduce peanuts in the diet, and genetics have gone round and round twice in these eight years of living with peanut allergy. Yet, we know people have eaten peanuts for hundreds of years with no problems. Currently peanut allergy reigns supreme in childhood circles because children get the most shots (including day-of-birth Vitamin K injections). But with more and more vaccines being prescribed for adults too (like shingles and flu), a nasty food allergy could be in anyone’s future. And, as Heather Fraser predicted in her book The Peanut Allergy Epidemic, where Western-style pharmaceuticals go, peanut allergy follows. Missionary friends in West Africa recently commented how they are suddenly seeing peanut allergy there. We need safer injectable medicines and vaccines, and pharmaceutical companies do have the money to produce them. Canadian government, we need stronger health policies that ensure pharmaceuticals are free from favourite foods. We need to remove peanut oil from our children’s medicines and vaccines. Chantelle Olsson-Chang, Aldergrove

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New courthouse for Abbotsford By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star

Recommendations released this week as part of a 20-year court expansion plan in the Fraser Valley include that a new 14-courtroom courthouse be constructed in Abbotsford by 2018. The courthouse should include five B.C. Supreme Court courtrooms and nine provincial ones, according to the recommendation. The report states that the current provincial courthouse site at 32203 South Fraser Way can accommodate a larger facility if required. The estimated cost of demolishing the current facility and constructing a new one is $63.7 million. The suggestion is part of the final report of the Lower Fraser Valley Regional Plan: Court Capacity Expansion Project, developed by five munici-

palities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Abbotsford, Surrey, Chilliwack, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley. Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman applauded the recommendations in the report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The long-term expansion plan will address the increasing need for access to court services in our region and will ultimately benefit all Lower Fraser Valley communities,â&#x20AC;? he said. In April 2013, the B.C. government signed a memorandum of understanding with the five municipalities. On behalf of the consortium, Abbotsford was granted $600,000 to fund the development of the 20-year expansion plan. The courthouse plan for Abbotsford is one of two projects that have been listed as â&#x20AC;&#x153;high priorityâ&#x20AC;? to be completed by 2018. The other is to expand Surrey provincial court by five court-

rooms and update the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technological infrastructure at an estimated cost of $26.2 million. Long-term projects also recommended to be considered for funding approval and to be completed in phases until 2033 are: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new five-courtroom provincial courthouse in Langley ($21.2 million); â&#x20AC;&#x201C; further expansion of Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courthouse by three provincial courtrooms ($8.7 million); and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; expansion of Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courthouse by two provincial courtrooms ($8.2 million). Abbotsford currently has only a provincial courthouse, but the plan states that it has â&#x20AC;&#x153;serious deficiencies and it will be difficult to maintain safe and effective operationsâ&#x20AC;? there beyond 2018. The report states that problems with the current courthouse include overcrowding, insufficient meeting space, poor

acoustics in some courtrooms, not enough judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chambers, and technical deficiencies such as asbestos and vermin infestation. Provincial court deals with most criminal cases, as well as family, small claims, civil and traffic cases. The plan states that the Lower Fraser Valley (LFV) requires 32 such courtrooms, but currently has only 22, including five in Abbotsford. Supreme court hears serious adult criminal, civil and family cases, and these matters are currently held only in Chilliwack, New Westminster and Vancouver. Demand for these cases is largest in Surrey, followed by Abbotsford, Langley and Chilliwack, according to the report. The plan will now be presented to the government for future capital funding approval.

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News that a proposed oil pipeline could be diverted through the Redwoods Golf Course in Walnut Grove has some local residents concerned. Eric Bickle, whose house borders the west side of the golf course, told the Monday (Feb. 3) Township council meeting that shifting the Kinder Morgan pipeline through Redwoods would affect over 280 properties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The route being studied would have a direct impact on the quality of life for the affected homeowners,â&#x20AC;? Bickle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Property values will

decrease, and many homes could be as close as 20 metres to the pipeline.â&#x20AC;? Bickle said the Township of Langley, as the legal owner of the golf course, should work with Kinder Morgan to make sure any pipeline through Redwoods is kept â&#x20AC;&#x153;well awayâ&#x20AC;? from Walnut Grove homeowners. In a letter to council, Bickle said a map shown at the Jan. 13 council meeting shows the line could run along the western border of the golf course, which â&#x20AC;&#x153;could result in Kinder Morgan performing industrial construction work in dozens and dozens of back yards to perform the nec-

essary slope remediation work and tree removal.â&#x20AC;? At the January meeting, Greg Toth, senior project director for Kinder Morgan, said the company is considering two alternatives, both of which would avoid a stretch of farmland near the Salmon River by taking a a â&#x20AC;&#x153;jogâ&#x20AC;? through the Redwoods Golf Course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in dialogue with the golf course,â&#x20AC;? Toth said. While Kinder Morgan plans to build most of the pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby alongside its existing Trans Mountain pipe line, it proposes diverting from the original route just south of Fort Langley,

near the Belmont Golf Course, to avoid twinning the pipeline through Walnut Grove. Trans Mountain runs 1,150 kilometres from Edmonton along Highway 16 through Jasper National Park, then southwest along Highway 5 to terminals at Kamloops, Sumas, and Burnaby. The pipeline supplies crude oil to Chevronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burnaby refinery and the Westridge Marine Terminal, where ships carry crude to California, the U.S. Gulf Coast and Asia. A branch line from Sumas supplies refineries at Anacortes, Ferndale and Cherry Point in Washington state.

Fundraiser for Glen Valley fire victims By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

Randi Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell is hosting a fundraiser in memory of twoyear-old Johnny Kleingeltink, who lost his life in a devastating house fire in Langley on Jan. 24. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Haney Public House in Maple Ridge. Tickets are $15 and will get you

a burger and beer. felt compelled to do There will also be a something to help 50/50 draw and some their cousin Ashlee, local businesses have who is Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donated several amazmother. She managed ing items to be raffled to get her other two off, including Swan young children out of E Set Golf fees and their burning home, Johnny Kleingeltink house cleaning serbut two-year-old died in Jan. 24 fire. vices. Johnny didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said the family The little boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death has

touched the hearts of many people all over B.C. More than 100 people turned out to a celebration of his life and a balloon release held last Saturday. For tickets to the fundraiser, call 604-375-7430 or go to the open Facebook events page â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fundraiser in Memory of Johnathen Kleingeltink.â&#x20AC;?

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Former Matsqui mayor and Abbotsford MLA Harry DeJong passed away on Thursday. DeJong came to Canada from the Netherlands in the 1947 and in 1963 became involved with the MSA Parks and Recreation Commission. It was the beginning of decades of community engagement, public service and volunteerism. DeJong served as a councillor, then as the mayor of Matsqui for 12 years, before

being elected as an MLA for Abbotsford in the 1980s. He served eight years with the Social Credit party â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for a term as minister of agriculture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before leaving the legislature just before the amalgamation of Matsqui and Abbotsford. With the communities set to become the new City of Abbotsford in 1995, DeJong threw his hat in the ring to run against sitting Matsqui Mayor Dave Kandal and Abbotsford Mayor George Ferguson, with Ferguson ulti-

mately winning the election. But despite leaving politics, DeJong remained active in the community as a volunteer. He began serving as an Agrifair director in 1995, a position he held for many years as the popular community event grew from a little fair to a five-day community celebration. A memorial service for DeJong, who was 81, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Gateway Community Church, 2884 Gladys Ave.

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CALENDAR 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. Céilidh - down home style kitchen party with live music, Thursday Feb. 20, 7 to 9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd, Fort Langley. Come out and enjoy the great music, lunch and fun. Tickets are $5 at the door including the traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next event will be on March 13. New performers contact: Jack Williamson, 604-8887925, jackwilliamson@telus.net Abbotsford Genealogy Society meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the business meeting begins at 6:30. Speaker will be Donald Davis and his topic is British newspaper records. Everyone is welcome. Please see the website: www.abbygs.ca Bus Stop - on stage at Langley Playhouse, held over for four more performances: Sunday, Feb. 23, Thursday, Feb. 27, Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. For reservations call 604-534-7469; email reser vations@langleyplayers. com; or buy tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets. com/producer/133005 Visit www.langleyplayers.com for more information. All tickets are $15. Backyard Bounty - Always wanted to grow your own produce, but not sure when to begin? This workshop for beginners will guide you through decisions such as where to locate your veggie patch, what to grow, when to plant it, and what to do with the harvest. Please pre-register. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, Feb. 20, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Teen Book Chat - Have you read a great book - or a horrible one? Want to talk about it? Looking for more great reads? Bring one or more of your favourite books, grab a snack, and let’s chat! For teens in Grades 6-8. Please preregister. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, Feb. 20, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Storytimes - Introduce kids to the love of books and language. Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Please pre-register. Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, Feb. 5 – Feb. 19, 10:30-11 a.m. Mount Lehman Garden Club meeting at the Mount Lehman United Church, 6256 Mount Lehman Road on Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 pm. Please note the change of venue, this month only. The speaker this month is Ian Long, speaking on the Myths of Organic Gardening. All are welcome. Info: Yvonne at 604-856-0313. Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley - meet Monday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m., at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford. Potluck dinner with a Swedish theme. Come

with your culinary contribution and enjoy the spread of these delicious and interesting dishes as well as some entertainment focused on Sweden. Guests and potential new members are welcome. Info: Len at 604-8572740 or Eigil at 604-870-8601, or email jensenke@shaw.ca Brit Floyd - Discovery World Tour of Pink Floyd tribute band, Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $37.25, $47.25, $67.25 (Plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets or by phone 1-855-985-5000. Langley Herbivores - vegan potluck on Saturday, March 1, 1-3 p.m. at St. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church in Aldergrove. If you would like to participate, please contact pattallman@ shaw.ca for details. Langley Seniors Community Action Table - meets Wednesday, Feb. 19. Guest speaker is a representative of the Homeless Seniors Community of Practise, with the latest information on community responses for seniors who are homeless. Meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at Langley Seniors Resource Centre, 20605 – 51 B Avenue, Langley. Everyone is welcome. Info: 604-533-1679 or llyscat@gmail.com Free Fraser Valley Chronic Pain Support Group - focus on Communications Skills, provided by the People in Pain Network (nonprofit), Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove (no church affiliation). Info: e-mail at info@pipain.com or visit at www.pipain.com Bonfire - tribute to the music of AC/DC, Monday, March 10 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $29.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Oh My Darling - trio with unique brand of country, Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. in Harrison Memorial Hall. Tickets $22, can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664. On The Family History Trail - a talk at the Murrayville Library by writer and researcher Brenda L. Smith will present First Steps on the Ancestral Trail. Her two hour presentation will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the methodology for launching a family history research project. They will also receive materials including a starter workbook to guide their first steps. Register for this free program at the Murrayville Library 604-533-0339. Eric Samuels Acts of Astonishment - The Mentalist returns Saturday, March 1 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Tickets $36.75 (includes GST and service charges) available from Blue

Frog Studios. Charge online at www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html Corb Lund - with guests Harlan Pepper, Thursday, May 8 at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Volunteer Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-5303020 Ext 302. 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.

Jesse Cook - The Blue Guitar Tour, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Clarke Theatre in Mission. Tickets $42.50 (Plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Art Club - Do you paint or sketch? Join this friendly group of artists who work in oils, acrylic, watercolour and graphite. Bring your work in progress. First and third Saturday of the month, 2-4 p.m. at Murrayville Library; 604533-0339. People in Pain Network - nonprofit organization which assists people living with all types of chronic pain. A new, free Fraser Valley support group begins this September at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the third Tuesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: Dick via e-mail at dick@ pipain.com, or 604-928-0486. Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome. Tobymac - with guests Matthew West, Brandon Heath, Mandisa and Matt Maher, Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets available at: abbotsfordcentre. ca, AESC Box Office, or by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372). Celtic Woman - Sunday, March

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A French gypsy jazz group, a Canadian unsung guitar guru and a veteran fingerstyle guitarist will serenade Langley at the 17th annual Fraser Valley Acoustic Guitar Festival, hosted by Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Headlining the festival on Saturday, Feb. 15 is Van Django, a four-man acoustic string ensemble, featuring some of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians. Ari Lahdekorpi – a ‘journeyman guitarist’ who has worked with numerous blues legends and pop croon-

ers – and Kent Hillman, who plays jazz, classical and South American music, will also perform at the KPU Langley event. Tickets to the event —titled ‘From The Gut’ — are now on sale online. For more information, visit: www.kpu.ca/guitar.

Encourage everyone to enter and increase your odds of winning in the random draw. Include a photo if you want – perhaps from your own hockey days, or a team photo or show us how excited your team would be to win 25 tickets to the Heritage Classic. Players, coaches, friends and family can enter on behalf of a BC minor hockey team.

Hurry – contest closes midnight Feb. 21, 2014 . . . go to this newspaper’s website and click on contests or visit http://bit.ly/3j767hq

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The Hemlock Ski Team had an outstanding performance last weekend in Apex at the 78th running of the Enquist Slalom ski race, where they were pitted against 86 elite juvenile ski racers from both southwestern B.C. and the Okanagan. This race is a longstanding tradition of the Mount Seymour Ski Club that was moved to Apex Mountain due to snow conditions. This resulted in a much stronger field of competitors with many of the provinces’ top contenders in attendance. The Hemlock Ski Team came home with a first place, a second place and two ninth place finishes in their respective age groups over two days of competition. Nick Mitro of Surrey, who races in the U18 age group, came in sec-

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Nick Mitro skis to a bronze medal at the Enquist Slalom ski race.

ond place in the Saturday men’s Slalom and first place in the Sunday men’s Slalom. When combined with the race results of the U16 age group, it secured him a bronze medal in the overall men’s category. Kelsey Voss of Port Moody placed a strong ninth place in both of her women’s Slalom races in the U16 age group. Hemlock Resort, which is located 45 minutes east of Mission and overlooks Harrison Lake, is celebrating its 44th year as a ski resort. In February 2014, Hemlock Resort will be the venue for the BC Winter Game’s alpine and freestyle ski events hosted by the City of Mission. For more information about the Hemlock Ski Club and its ski racing program, visit the ski club website at www.hemlockskiclub.com

A multicultural celebration of diversity Aldergrove Star

Langley’s International Festival Society’s fourth annual Multicultural Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, was a big success both in attendance and nominations. Many dignitaries, including Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, Councillors Grant Ward, Kim Richter, Charlie Fox, Steve Ferguson, Bev Dornan, and City of Langley Mayor Ted Schaffer, celebrated the diversity with many other guests. The society received several nominations for the four categories – Youth, Senior, Business/ Employee, and Education. These awards are given to the individuals and the organizations for their outstanding work and contribution in promoting equality and diversity in the community. All of the nominees were exceptional, and it was hard for the selection committee to pick the winner in each category. The ‘Youth’ award was given to Cole Armour, a 15 year old Canadian recording artist and songwriter, for his anti-bullying campaigns, child welfare and animal protection and safety activities. Bonnie Hartup, a retired teacher, was awarded in the ‘Senior’ category for bringing the Brookswood Seniors Centre back to life, and organizing many events, including Food for Friends, Dancing Dogs, square dancing, line dancing, zumba, crib, chess, crafts, and quilting groups, and volunteer work at the Langley Centennial Museum. Peter Luongo, who worked

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George Miller. as a teacher-principal with Langley School District for 34 years, won the ‘Education’ award for his excellent work in his field, and founding community organizations, including the Langley Ukulele Ensemble, and You’ve Got Talent Competition, Langley. George Miller won the award in the ‘Business’ category for his outstanding work in resurrecting the Langley Township owned

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Cole Armour.

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Peter Luongo. airport into a top-flight operation that generates $69 million annually for the community. The society presented a slide show highlighting the Langley’s International Festival celebrations that attracted everyone’s attention. The entertainment with the Mortimers band and singer Cole Armour, and the dance by the audience, gave the gala dinner a beautiful cultural flavour. The venue and food were

awesome. It was a grand evening, celebrating many cultures in our community. Rob Hopkins, master of ceremonies, did an outstanding job. The Gala Dinner was sponsored by TD Canada Trust. On behalf of the society, Shar Dubas and the society president Bob Barrett congratulated the winners, and thanked the guests, sponsors and volunteers for making this event successful.

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Bonnie Hartup.

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Aldergrove Hosts Annual Initiation Hockey Tournament

Aldergrove Canucks’ Taylor White (left) moves in on Hope Wildcats’ goalie at the Tim-Bit Initiation Tournament, Feb. 8.

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Aldergrove Snipers’ Jakob Baker (left) and Abbotsford H2-2 player battle for the puck at the Tim-Bit Initiation Tournament, Feb. 8. Seventeen teams played in the annual event at Aldergrove Arena, Feb. 8-10.

Abbotsford Jets’ goalie puts the stop on Aldergrove Lightning’s Darius Bachler at the Tim-Bit Initiation Tournament, Feb. 9.

Aldergrove Thunder’s Braeden Parker (left) Aldergrove Canucks’ Taylor White (left) and Hope Wildfires the puck on Mission Thunder’s goal at cats player battle for the puck at the Tim-Bit Initiation the Tim-Bit Initiation Tournament, Feb. 8. Tournament, Feb. 8.

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Aldergrove X-Men’s Grayson Pamplin fires the winning goal on Port Moody Ice Ninjas’ goal at the Tim-Bit Initiation Tournament, Feb. 9.

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Kodiaks set for playoffs By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Pacific Junior Hockey League’s playoffs series dates are set for the first round — except for the Aldergrove Kodiaks, as the Mission City Outlaws and Port Moody Panthers are still battling for the playoff spot against the league’s top team. Mission is currently leading that battle with 25 to Port Moody’s 24 points but both teams have one regular season game left in which to confirm their fates. Mission faces the North Vancouver Wolf Pack on Feb. 13 and Port Moody’s final game is against the Kodiaks on Feb. 15. The Ridge Meadows Flames open their series at Abbotsford Pilots on Feb. 18, the Wolf Pack starts the same night at Delta against the Ice Hawks and the Grandview Steelers open theirs against the Richmond Sockeyes. With two regular season games left the Kodiaks sit firmly atop the Harold Brittain conference with 68 points. The Kodiaks are also first in the league, with Tom Shaw conference leaders, the Sockeyes at 67 points and with three games left before the playoffs start. KODIAKS TAKE DOWN DEVILS, 5-1 The Kodiaks took a convincing 5-1 win over the North Delta Devils on Feb. 8 to post their 68 points after 42 games (32-6-2-2), while the Devils have been eliminated from playoffs and will play their final game of the season against the Sockeyes on Feb. 15. The Kodiaks host their division rivals, the Pilots on Feb. 12 and play the Panthers on Feb. 15, before they start their round of playoffs. The Kodiaks will be going into the series

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Ridge Meadows Flames goalie Kurt Klimek puts the stop to a shot from Aldergrove Kodiaks #12 Jonathan Philley in an entertaining and hard-fought game between the teams. Aldergrove came out on top, 4-3, with a third period goal from Adam Callegari. strong as the team has gelled under the coaching of Brad Rihela and have shone for almost all of the season. Their win on Feb. 8 was led by the game’s first and second stars, Jonathan Philley and Stephen Ryan, who earned two points apiece that night. Ryan’s two points gave him 83 after 42 games, making him far and away the league’s top scorer. Adam Callegari is third in this category with 66 points after 36 games with the Kodiaks. Kodiaks’ Philley and Nolan Wallinger scored one each in the first period, followed by Joshua Poitras and Spencer Unger in the second, before Devils’ Tristan Craighead notched their only goal in the third. Kodiaks’ Aaron Markin finished the scoring for the 5-1 win. Assists were from Ryan (2), Robert Jang, Kodi Schwarz, Brandon Dolby, Philley, Spencer McHaffie (2), Callegari, and Quinncy Leroux. Both teams were unable to score on four power plays each, and

the Kodiaks outshot the Devils 45-32. KODIAKS DEFEAT FEISTY FLAMES, 4-3 It was one of the most entertaining and challenging games of the season but the Aldergrove Kodiaks put up a good fight and finally defeated the Ridge Meadows Flames 4-3 on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Aldergrove Arena. The Kodiaks maintained their top spot in their division and the Junior B hockey league that night, with 66 points after 41 games. The Abbotsford Pilots (56 points) and Flames (37) have clinched their spots to open the series against each other and Kodiaks head coach Brad Rihela predicts that the Flames will give the Pilots a good run. The Flames certainly gave the Kodiaks a good run on Wednesday, outshooting the Aldergrove team 28-24 and leading the scoring for most of the first period. Flames Jordan Gracie opened the scoring at 7:29, before Kodiaks Nolan Dyck, assisted by

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Nolan Wallinger, evened it up at 10:27. The Flames again took the lead at 15:33 with Danny Wilson scoring, and Kodiaks Joshua Cronin, assisted by Spencer McHaffie, responded at 17:35 to make it 2-2 at the start of the second period. Kodiaks Spencer Unger made a brilliant short-handed goal at 4:25, assisted by Joshua Poitras, but Flames Wilson scored his second of the night at 4:48, just as the power play ended, to make it 3-3. The game finally ended with a power play goal at 11:32 of the third period, by Adam Callegari, assisted by Unger and Stephen Ryan. The Flames pulled their goalie for a man advantage in the dying minute but were unable to score despite the intense pressure they put on Kodiaks keeper Tate Sproxton. Kodiaks Unger and Sproxton took the welldeserved first and third stars of the night, while Flames Wilson earned second.

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Aldergrove High School Girls in Hoops Action

BC Lions in our community Aldergrove Star

Members of the BC Lions Football Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Adam Bighill, Solomon Elimimian, J.R. LaRose, Jason Arakgi, Shawn Gore and Rolly Lumbala â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will visit numerous schools this week in support of the FortisBC Energy Champions, Be More Than a Bystander and Lions Pride programs. The visits include Ross and Bradner elementary schools in West Abbotsford. Now entering its fifth season, the FortisBC Energy Champions program is designed specifically for children in kindergarten through grade seven, emphasizing the importance of environmental responsibility and being an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Energy Championâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In 2013, the initia-

tive visited 75 elementary schools throughout British Columbia, inspiring more than 22,000 students to play an active role in reducing their environmental footprint. Launching in 2013 in partnership with the Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and with the generous support of Coast Capital Savings, Lions Pride is an outreach program highlighting the importance of making positive choices and choosing alternate activities to gang involvement. As part of the Lions Pride initiative, a four-team flag football league for at-risk youth begins in April, culminating in a tournament this May. Since 2011, Be More Than a Bystander has attempted to break

the silence surrounding violence against women and girls by providing tools, language and practical ideas about how to be more than a bystander, how to speak up and how to communicate that violence and abuse is not acceptable. The Be More Than a Bystander program is made possible with the generous support of founding partners, the Government of Canada, B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development and Encana Corporation, and supporting partners, the BC Federation of Labour and municipal partners, the City of Vancouver and City of Surrey. BC Lions Rolly Lumbala & Dean Valli will visit Ross Elementary and Bradner Elementary on Friday, Feb. 14, in promotion of Energy Champions.

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In photo at top left, Aldergrove Secondaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #6 Kara Lockhart in high school girls basketball versus Rick Hansen on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Aldergrove. Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hansen girls handily won this game. In photo at top right, Betty Gilbert Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #5 Victoria Ross and DW Poppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #7 Sydney Ashworth in junior girls basketball action, Monday, Feb. 3. Aldergroveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Betty Gilbert girls won this game 27-18.

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Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan

Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Section 40 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to adopt “Highway Closing and Dedication Removal (Williams) Bylaw 2014 No. 5044.” The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of highway from a 0.115 ha portion of unimproved road at 52 Avenue in the 24300 block. The road will then be transferred to the owner of 5115 - 244 Street for consolidation with that property. In exchange for receiving the closed road, the owner of 5115 - 244 Street will grant the Township a statutory right of way for water utility purposes. The portion of road being closed is shown hatched on the plan.

Township of Langley Council gave first and second reading to the draft Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan on February 3, 2014. An open house has been arranged to present the draft plan for information.

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TWU Spartans University Sports Basketball Fri

Feb 14 vs. University of the Fraser Valley 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s

Men’s Hockey

52 Avenue road closure

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langley events centre

Tue Feb 18 7:15pm vs. Coquitlam Express Fri Feb 21 7:15pm vs. Chilliwack Chiefs Sun Feb 23 2:00pm vs. Prince George Spruce Kings Rivermen ’14/15 Season Tickets Only $99 until April 1!

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Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey

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TELEVISED

Coming Events

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Thursday, February 20 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

Notice of Road Closure, Highway Dedication Removal, and Disposal

200 ST

Wednesday, February 19 | 7 - 9pm Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

public open house

244 ST

Monday, February 17 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

Monday, February 24 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

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24 AVE Comments will be received by the Township Clerk prior to 12pm on Monday, February 24, 2014. Written comments should be directed to: Township Clerk 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax: 604.533.6054 Copies of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Township of Langley Civic Facility. Scott Thompson, Manager Property Management Department 604.533.6138

road closure

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Property owners, business owners, and residents of the community are encouraged to attend the open house and provide input on the material presented. Date: Time: Place: Address:

Information about the updating of the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan is available at tol.ca/brooks-fernplan.

Temporary Road Closure: 202 Street between Highway #1 and 86 Avenue A temporary road closure of 202 Street between Highway #1 and 86 Avenue will be in effect from Monday, February 24 until Friday, February 28, from 7pm to 5am each night.

Thu Feb 20 7:00pm vs. Thomson Rivers Univ. The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street

Wednesday, February 19 4 - 8pm Brookswood Secondary School (small gymnasium) 20902 - 37A Avenue

Community Development Division 604.533.6034 bfplan@tol.ca

road closure Temporary Road Closure: 272 Street from 27 Avenue to 28 Avenue

For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

A temporary road closure of 272 Street between 27 Avenue to 28 Avenue will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 6am to 9pm and on Friday, February 14 from 9am to 3pm.

employment opportunity

A detour route is outlined in the map.

Revenue from dog licences helps to support and care for the animals at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter. If you are a self-starter, have your own vehicle, are available to work evenings and weekends, and enjoy working with people, we want to hear from you!

202 Street closed: Highway #1 to 86 Avenue

86 AVE Park & Ride remains open during road closure

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The Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is seeking outgoing and motivated self-starters to work as canvassers for the annual “Campaign of Convenience,” selling dog licences door-to-door. Canvassers work on seven-month contracts (March 1 to September 30) and are compensated by the number of tags sold.

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Be your own boss while working to support your local animal shelter!

272 Street closed from 27 Avenue to 28 Avenue: February 13, 6am-9pm February 14, 9am-3pm

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Dog Licence Campaign

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Please submit your resume today to: Mail:

Email:

2014 Dog Licence Campaign c/o Patti Dale Animal Shelter 26220 - 56 Avenue Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J7 sean.baker@lapsbc.ca Langley Animal Protection Society 604.857.5055

The Carvolth Transit Exchange will remain open during the closure, which is required for Ministry of Transportation construction of a pedestrian overpass on 202 Street. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 opsinfo@tol.ca

26B AVE. The closure is required for installation of a culvert. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Township continued...

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B.C.’s top synchronized swimmers in Surrey for 2014 provincial championships Aldergrove Star

British Columbia’s National Stream Synchronized Swimming teams will compete in Surrey, February 15-16, for the B.C. Provincial Championships. Hosted by Surrey’s BC Aquasonics at the

Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex, this meet is the final opportunity to compete in British Columbia before these teams head to the National Qualifier in Montreal, March 11-16. Athletes at this event are National Stream synchronized swimmers in

the 13-15 age group, both Juniors (16-18 years) and Seniors (18+). Provincial level athletes will also be competing in a training meet at the same time. BC Aquasonics National Stream athletes and coaches represent com-

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munities across the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley, and includes Amy Whitton of Aldergrove, as well as Emilie Sadler of Langley and Alanna Stobbe of Abbotsford. BC Aquasonics is one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and most successful

synchronized swimming clubs. The Aquasonics have produced all but one Team Canada athlete from the province of B.C., all of the Olympic team synchronized swimmers from B.C., and two Olympic Team coaches.

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notice of public hearing NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

LOCATION:

20353 - 64 Avenue (see Map 1)

LEGAL:

Lot A (BR230384) Except: Part Subdivided by Plan BCP11215 District Lot 311 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan LMP47900

PURPOSE:

Bylaw No. 5045 proposes to amend the site’s land use designation in the Willowbrook Community Plan from Business/Office Park to Regional Commercial/Business/ Office Park.

BYLAW NOS: 5045 & 5046 APPLICATION NOS. RO100110 / DP100742 OWNER:

Benchmark Estate (2009) Ltd. 100, 20120 - 64 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 1M8

AGENT:

Benchmark Properties Ltd. 100, 20120 - 64 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 1M8

Bylaw No. 5046 proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding commercial use as a site specific use in the Business/Office Park Zone M-11. A Development Permit is being considered in conjunction with these bylaws. PROPOSAL:

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public notice

This application will accommodate commercial uses at the subject property.

OWNER :

0986417 BC Ltd. 201, 12837 - 76 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2V3

AGENT:

Suncor Capital Corporation 201, 12837 - 76 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2V3

LOCATION:

7750 - 208 Street and 20895 - 77A Avenue (see Map 2)

LEGAL:

Parcel “B” (H92809E) Lot 6 Section 24 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1578; and Parcel “A” (H88612E) Lot 6 Section 24 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1578

PURPOSE:

Bylaw No. 5048 proposes to amend the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan by increasing the permitted building height on the western portion of the site. Bylaw No. 5049 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Comprehensive Development Zone CD-99. A Development Permit is being considered with this bylaw to allow Council the opportunity to review the form, character, and siting of the development.

public notices

Heritage Building Incentive Program

Water Main Flushing

The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley.

As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependant and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Brookswood, Fernridge, and High Point: February 17 – March 28 Willoughby: February 17 – March 28 North Willoughby (Yorkson) and Northwest Langley: February 24 – April 11 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: February 24 – April 18

Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources. The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, February 28, 2014 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip. Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998

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BYLAW NOS: 5048 & 5049 APPLICATION NOS. RO100108 / 100724

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BYLAW NOS. 5045 & 5046

BYLAW NOS. 5048 & 5049

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Proposed Zoning Changes

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

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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PROPOSAL:

This application will facilitate development of a 94-unit, five-storey apartment building and 90 townhouse units.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5045, 5046, 5048, and 5049; Development Permit Nos. 100724, and 100742; and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 7 to 17, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or online at tol.ca/hearing. Date: Time: Place: Address:

Monday, February 17 7pm Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Community Development Division 604.533.6034

public notices Walnut Grove Community Centre Swimming Pool Closure The deep section of the 50 m pool will be closed Friday, February 21 from 8am to 5pm and Saturday, February 22 from 8am to 5pm for the BC Winter Games diving event. The leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will remain open. The weight room/cardio room will also remain open. Hours of operation are: Friday, February 21 6am – 10pm Saturday, February 22 6am – 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408

Recycle Your Cartons and Juice Boxes The Township of Langley accepts all types of cartons for recycling, including milk, juice, and soup. Put them in your blue box if you live in a single family home. Apartment and condo residents can place them in the containers bin. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/recycle

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Langley United to bring LTPD youth soccer to Aldergrove Aldergrove Star

Langley United Soccer Association will institute a spring youth soccer program in Aldergrove based on the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long Term Player Development (LTPD) plan. The spring program

will run from April to June on the artificial turf fields in Aldergrove and is a great opportunity for Aldergrove parents to receive high-level LTPD quality soccer for their boys and girls in their own community. “Langley United

already serves more than 150 Aldergrove boys and girls and runs a number of youth soccer programs on the turf fields in Aldergrove,” said Dave Kasper, president of Langley United, a nonprofit association which serves more than 2,000

Langley boys and girls and is the largest soccer club in the Fraser Valley. “The LTPD is the CSA’s official guide for community soccer clubs of the best and most modern practices in youth soccer coaching and Langley United has

implemented it fully as our technical director, Mark Parker, was one of the LTPD authors. This program expansion in Aldergrove is a natural extension of our providing Langley families with quality soccer programming.”

Langley United spring soccer for U5 (born 2010) to U18 runs from April 7 until mid-June. The program is designed with each age group in mind, and will also see the creation of a new small sided 8 versus 8 format for the U13-18

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Girls and boys are invited to register for soccer. age groups to ensure lots of ball time and skill development. Please see the website for details on their spring program and information on the CSA’s LTPD. Langley United will also have some of its professional paid coaches on hand to provide a top-quality soccer educational experience. The club just opened up spring soccer to registration by Langley parents and it already has more than 800 boys and girls registered. New players are always welcome at all age groups. Parents interested in signing up for the Aldergrove program can get more information and register at www.langleyunited.com

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Access to over 500 used cars, trucks, suvs and vans backed by the MURRAY reputation including CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Looking to find us? Visit the Fraser Valley Auto Mall and immediately turn Right. htt. We are the first two dealerships on the Right.

2013 NISSAN MAXIMA

2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE AWD

2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LTZ

$27,900

$24,000

$30,000

2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE P7510A

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS

2013 CHEVY TAHOE 1500 P7548A

P7569A

WAS $44,000

NOW

$42,900

2002 HONDA CIVIC EK057A WAS $7,900

NOW

$5,900

P7519A

P7520A

WAS $49,900

P7460A

$18,000

NOW

2008 KIA RIO5 EK086A

2008 SATURN VUE HYBRID D0525A

WAS $7,900 NOW

$47,900

WAS $18,000

$6,900

NOW

$16,900

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT D0093A

2008 CADILLAC CTS AWD P7560A

WAS $18,900

WAS $24,900

NOW

$22,900

2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE P7543A

$30,000

NOW

2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE P7529C WAS $26,900

NOW

$24,900

2010 HONDA CIVIC P7547A

2012 CHEVY SONIC P7566A

$15,900

$16,900

WAS $15,900 NOW

$13,900

2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT P7541B WAS $8,900

NOW

$6,900

2011 LINCOLN MKX

Tardi rink wins men’s bonspiel

EK087A

$36,900

2013 NISSAN ROGUE D0103A

$29,900

Aldergrove Star

2007 PONTIAC WAVE P7554A WAS $9,900

$7,900

WAS $26,900

NOW

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

2008 CADILLAC CTS

$29,700

$21,900

P7526A

$24,900

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2013 KIA FORTE LX P7468A NOW

$14,900

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE DK054B WAS $14,900

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A pair of junior-aged teams met in the final of the Sunrise Toyota Abbotsford Men’s Bonspiel, and the rink skipped by Surrey’s Tyler Tardi emerged victorious. Tardi knocked off Cody Tanaka, whose team won the Abbotsford Thanksgiving Junior Cashspiel in the fall, to claim the A championship. Semifinalists were Tom Connatty of Kamloops and Steve Decter from Abbotsford. The spiel drew 20 teams to the Abbotsford Curling Club, and the B final was a clash of local rinks, with Bob Arksey defeating Jim Dorgan. Dan McCaughan of Langley and Ken MacDonald of Abbotsford were the semifinalists. In the C final, Don Frycz from Delta Thistle and Royal City topped Vancouver’s Lenard Firkus.

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FUNERAL HOMES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

Quality Assurance Course for Health Canada’s COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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INFORMATION

LOOKING FOR the whereabouts of C.F. Single & S.W. Single. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these people, please phone 1-204-2244815 and leave a message.

Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Feb 16, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr, Vanc. Adm $5. 604-980-3159.

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

The name your family has trusted for simple, affordable funeral service. Since 1961. Ask about our Dignity® Estate Fraud Protection

We’re here for you 24 hrs a day. 27555 - 31 Ave. Aldergrove

Ph: 604-857-0111

OBITUARIES

SCARFF, Nancy Marie (Leftrook)

July 13, 1948 - February 2, 2014

Peacefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer, Nancy passed away in the arms of her beloved husband and best friend Randy. Nancy was a beautiful angel to all those that knew her. Nancy was raised by her Aunt Mae and Uncle Harry Nicholas and grew up in Port Alberni and Qualicum Beach for most of her childhood. Nancy is predeceased by Harry, Mae and her mother Dolly. Nancy leaves behind her husband and love of her life Randy, sister Tammy (Mark), sisters Carol & Sandy, brother Terry, son Shane, grandsons Logan and Aaron, niece Tara (Chris), nephew Deryck and Little loves Kianna and Dagon. The family would like to thank Dr. Mitchinson and all the staff at the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission, B.C. A Prayer Service and Celebration of Life will be held at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church at 3025 - 264 St., Aldergrove, B.C. on February 18, 2014 from 11am - 1pm . In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your local SPCA.

THE 5th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre (3438 Shuswap Road) in Kamloops on February 20 - 23, 2014. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities and door prizes. Trade show admission is complimentary. Don’t miss the only wastewater trade show and convention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com

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COMING EVENTS

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

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

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

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

MENTAL HEALTH 130

HELP WANTED

CARE AIDE WORKERS

Fax resume to: 604-514-0886

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• Annual Starting Revenue of $24,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We Change Lives!

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EDUCATION

COUNSELLOR TRAINING ONLINE, Register before February 28 at www.collegemhc.com, Mental Health Counsellor Certificate/ Diploma, Recognized Available: Supervision, Membership, Insurance, Employment/ Placement Assistance, Client Referrals.

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FARM WORKERS

FARM SUPERVISOR wanted. Oranya Farms II holdings in Aldergrove are hiring for their poultry division, poultry farm Supervisors. Must have a good knowledge of the poultry farming able to write and speak English Duties: Keeping control of workers times/ Schedule and work planning. Willing to work nightshift and week-ends Experience 4-5 years in a farm setting or a degree or diploma in agriculture. Wages starting at $2800 per month. Please submit a resume to, att. Kel or Corry Fax; 604-846-6636 Email; integrityrecruitment@dccnet.com

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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.

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

Serious Applicants Only To unload 5 - 50 lb. pieces of product off trucks to re-palletize onto skids for receiving in warehouses. Hand-bombing – no machinery used. Nightshift and weekend work. Mandatory – Must have reliable transportation to & from work, steel toed footwear. Please fax resume to:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CA

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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CHANEL SPA New Year Specials!

604-746-6777

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

EDUCATION/TUTORING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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ADMINISTRATION

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ADMINISTRATION

SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR Langley BC

Chamco is searching for a Service Administrator who will provide administrative support to the service department in the areas of order entry, job costing, customer billing and other administrative responsibilities. Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment such as compressors, dryers and or pumps would assist you. If you are customer oriented, organized, a team player, detail oriented and analytical with previous experience in administration - we may have the position for you. F/T opportunity with benemts

Email: egibbons@chamco.com • Fax: (604) 626-0085

www.chamco.com

email fosterl1@telus.net

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

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604-853-5487 or

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MECHANIC

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

LEARN how to Operate an Excavator in as little as 6 Weeks. Gov reg. course. Women welcome. 604-5467600 www.rayway.ca

Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com

LABOURERS NEEDED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

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BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Parts experience required. Email: radirect@telus.net.

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

FARM WORKERS

Required for PSR focused home. HEU Certified.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

INFORMATION

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SUNSELECT Produce 349 - 264th St. Aldergrove seeking General Farm Workers for vegetable greenhouse production. Main duties to include, plant care, harvesting, grading and sorting, general farm work. FT, permanent openings for hard working, physically fit persons, must have own transportation, on-farm work exp. an asset, $10.33/hr fax resume to 604.607.7655 or sunselectproducejobs@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

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TIMESHARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

Professionals Connecting Professionals

Where CAREERS come true!

www.localwork.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #1041628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com. DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS 477

REAL ESTATE

PETS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

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

MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup. Registered, email for more info. Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

503 www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Wednesday, March 5, 2014 to: Kelly Myers The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

www.blackpress.ca

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

www.langleytimes.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

260

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

ELECTRICAL

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

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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

GARDENING

341

AUCTIONS

706

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FUEL

ALDERGROVE. Central location 1 bdrm apt. $675/mo. Refs & credit check. Avail. now. 778-549-3852

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ALDERGROVE: Clean, quiet, suites avail on Fraser Highway Bachelor Suite @ $620/mo and 1 Bdrm @ $670/mo (incl heat and hot water). Call David @ 604.328.4461

Call 604-856-6500

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WALK-IN BATHS & SHOWERS Save $$ Enjoy bathing again! 866404-8827 www.aquassure.com

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

283A

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

751

320

MOVING & STORAGE

SUITES, UPPER

ALDERGROVE 32/267. 3Bdr upper nr amens, quiet family. Coin laundry avail, no dogs, avail immed. $995 incl heat/h.water. 604-644-8961.

TRANSPORTATION

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

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Re: The estate of Dorothy May Dorflinger, deceased, formerly of 2523 - 271A Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N4. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Dorothy May Dorflinger are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the deceased’s Executor, Gordon James Zacher, at c/o Severide Staplin Gamlin LLP, 20432 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B4, on or before the 21st day of March, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

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TREE SERVICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

AUTO FINANCING

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 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

HOMES FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

COMPLETE HANDYMAN Services Great Rates, Refs, by hour/quote, Call: Mike, 604.319.0273

PARKSIDE

BERTRAND

GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT!

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Call 604-720-0931

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 778-230-4150

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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PETS

ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311

444,900

Ti k t B Tickety Boo!! JJustt Lik Like N New!! Great curb appeal! Great location! 5 bdrm, 3 baths, double garage, NEW kitchen, floors, paint, blinds, tiles, light fixtures ..... too much to list!

Call Anne 604-308-7365!

Nicely Updated! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse in well run family complex. Fenced yard with gate access to playground. 2 parking spots. Pet friendly.

Call Anne 604-308-7365!

604-308-7365

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

219,900

Anne Stromsten.com

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634

27272 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove • Office: 604-533-3231 Power Play Realty

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

LANGLEY - 3 bdrm. Glen Valley home (5 min east of Ft. Langley). Recently updated. New floor, paint, & appliances. Non Smoking $1700/month. Angie 604-530-5646

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

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.

736 560

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604856-8877

APARTMENT/CONDO

845

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

PLUMBING

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

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FEBRUARY 22nd @ 11AM - Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction- 2 Closed Pizza Shops, Closed Gelato Shop, Closed Bakery, Closed Restaurants. www.KwikAuctions.com for preview video & pics, auction catalogue.

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TOWNHOUSES

RENTALS

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

WANTED: BRITISH PAINTINGS. STERLING SILVER & MEDALS, ETC. CEF Est 1980. 604-727-0137

509

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

TOWNHOUSE $299,900 SALE 3 bed 2 bath & 2 car garage, just by Costco. 1-20540 66 Av, Langley, Visit www.RealtorGlen.ca or call 604-618-0484

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Advertising Sales Consultant

AUTO FINANCING

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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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

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.

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info. Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

TRANSPORTATION

LISTINGS WANTED!

www.aldergrovestar.com

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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

TWIN FIRS

$1,400,000

6705 SATCHELL RD

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

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

604-857-1100

$1,800,000

27691 DOWNES ROAD

26 ACRES

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

$495,000

NEED ROOM? Check out this one!

SOLD

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..

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

2275-240 STREET

$629,900

LISTINGS

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES

1530 sq. ft lease

SOLD

unit 108 5327 192 Street, Surrey Industrial space in Gloucester and Langley city ranging from 1530 sq ft units to 5000 sq ft units at competitive rates.

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.

3234-275 STREET

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.

FOR LEASE

$ 419,900

1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRESIN BRADNER AREA VACANT CARE HOME

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.

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26489- FRASER HWY

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.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

WANTED

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

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

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0 DOWN

$2500 DOWN

$5000 DOWN

24 MONTH LEASE

$462

$358

$253

48 MONTH LEASE

$420

$365

$311

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$12,900

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