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Chillin’ on the Last Days of Summer for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
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Students and staff of Aldergrove’s Kick it up a Notch Dance Studio gathered for a group photo after completing the “Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS” on Thursday, August 28. Studio director/owner Tonya Wejr was first up as the students and staff took turns at dousing each other with buckets of ice cold water on the sidewalk in front of the studio. There were shrieks from the girls but they managed to keep their poise as the cold water poured over them one by one. Wejr also challenged other dance studios to take the challenge, as well as the firefighters from Aldergrove area Fire Halls #3 and #6.
Parents told to brace for long shutdown of schools By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
Pickets were brandished instead of pencils at public schools Tuesday after an attempt at mediated talks to resolve the teachers strike collapsed over the weekend, ending hopes classes could start on schedule. School district administrators warned parents of children requiring alternate child care to plan for a lengthy shutdown of schools and to not assume the labour dispute will be resolved in a matter of days. Veteran mediator Vince Ready walked away from the exploratory negotiations Saturday, saying the two sides were at “an impasse” and simply
too far apart – particularly on wages and benefits – for mediation to be productive. B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker said the two sides are just one per cent apart on wages. The government offer is seven per cent over six years, while the union wants eight per cent over five. But Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the BCTF demand is still nearly twice what other public sector unions have settled for once benefit demands are included. The province has also taken a $1,200 signing bonus off the table, while the union still wants $5,000, which makes up a big chunk of what
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the government says is a $300-million gulf between the positions, The province has offered a $75-million Learning Improvement Fund to help address special needs but the union wants much more for special needs and to settle grievances. Another challenge to a negotiated settlement remains the government’s pending appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that it violated the union’s bargaining rights in 2002 when it stripped provisions on class size and support. Iker claimed the BCTF has reduced its demands by $125 million, including a cut in the size of its proposed fund to settle grievances, while
the government offered no meaningful moves in return and “squandered” the chance at a deal. He said the province wants new contract language that will “nullify” the union’s legal victories on class size and composition and circumvent any future appeal court ruling in teachers’ favour. “B.C. teachers will not bargain away everything that the B.C. Supreme Court has already awarded us and we will not jeopardize any future court decision,” Iker said. “The government must back off that unreasonable request and invest money in the system now.” Fassbender again insisted the
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union to agree to open schools on time this week as part of a two-week truce while mediation could continue. That possibility evaporated when Ready said he saw no route to an agreement and walked away. “The BCTF leadership has stubbornly refused every effort to reach a fair deal and they have even refused to give teachers a chance to vote on suspending the pickets while an agreement is mediated,” Fassbender said. Parents have begun signing up for a government offer of $40 per child under age 13 for each day schools are closed. The lumpsum payments are to come after the strike ends and consume all the $12 million a day in strike savings the government would have amassed going forward. The B.C. Federation of Labour on Tuesday announced “Solidarity” rallies in Surrey Tuesday, Kelowna Wednesday, Prince George Thursday and Vancouver on Friday. President Jim Sinclair said the federation will also meet Thursday to discuss more potential ways to assist the teachers.
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Jeff Dixon (at left) and his family and friends were busy washing cars, collecting bottles and cooking up barbecued food at Aldergrove Legion on Saturday for their fourth annual Bentley for Babies fundraiser in memory of their late son and sibling, Bentley. Over $7,000 has been collected to date for the BC Women’s Hospital Foundation and its intensive care unit by the Dixon family in thanks for the care provided to Bentley and his family.
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A fraudster got away with nearly $20,000 cash using a Langley man’s misplaced cheque book. Langley RCMP have released a surveillance photo of the man in question and are hoping someone can provide information leading to his arrest. On June 3, Langley RCMP received a report of a fraud that had taken place between April 25 and May 30. It would appear that a cheque book belonging to the victim fell into the wrong hands and the suspect used the cheques to withdraw nearly $20,000 from the victim’s
line of credit. It wasn’t until the account holder was contacted by the bank to advise that his line of credit account had entered into overdraft that he realized what had happened. Police have obtained surveillance photographs of a person of interest possibly associated to this investigation and would like the public’s assistance to establish his identity. If you have information contact Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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City project aims to discourage beavers By ALEX BUTLER JOHN MORROW PHOTO
Firefighters from Abbotsford and Langley Township were on scene Sunday to battle a fire at Aldergrove Auto Wreckers.
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Abbotsford Fire Rescue and Langley Township firefighters were dispatched to a fire at Aldergrove Auto Wrecking at 27820 Swensson Avene in West Abbotsford around 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31. Arriving units reported large plumes of black smoke and quickly mounted an
aggressive attack. Abbotsford Assistant Chief Dave Rivett stated that 4-5 vehicles, a fence and a portion of a storage building were destroyed. Abbotsford Fire Rescue sent three career trucks and two auxiliary halls to the scene while Langley Township sent units from Hall 3 in Aldergrove.
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As beavers continue to pose a threat by damming up culverts and other waterways, Abbotsford is running a trial project off King Road to stop flooding without resorting to trapping the bucktoothed builders. Beavers have been in the project area for a couple of years and have caused flooding by building their dams. A couple of months ago the city of Abbotsford approved the installation of pond levelers, which are pipes that run through the beaver’s dam to drain the pond. The device is used to trick beavers into thinking there is a breach in the dam. When the beaver is unable to figure out how to keep the water in, the intent is that it will move on to a new area. City staff say the efforts are
working well and the pond is at a comfortable level, with no threat of flooding downstream. But staff say there is a beaver still attempting to fix the problem in the dam and is being monitored until it decides to vacate. The project was started at the suggestion and assistance of the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (APFA). The organization made a presentation on alternatives to trapping in Abbotsford last year after a coyote was discovered caught in a leg-hold trap in March. The animal was gruesomely injured and eventually put down. The act was condemned by APFA, as well as the BC Trappers Association, which said such cases are usually due to inexperienced or unlicensed trappers. Though that incident was not due to a city trap, in the past, Abbotsford has hired provincially
licensed trappers to remove beavers from flooded areas. APFA offered to help Abbotsford implement measures to address the problem of beavers without trapping. APFA volunteers check on the new water flow devices and freely consult with municipalities, farmers, and other groups on non-lethal, long-term methods of managing animal populations, including beavers, coyotes, and raccoons. A city spokesperson said the pond leveler is initially inexpensive to set up – less than $1,000 – but costs could add up. If the beaver continues to add material to the dam as water levels drop, engineering may have to send crews more frequently to remove debris, but at this time the city is unable to quantify the cost difference between traditional methods of trapping and removing dams and the new method.
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‘Global Rotary Scholar’ to London School of Economics The Rotary Club of Aldergrove is proud to be one of the sponsoring clubs that is sending Lexi Vankevich as a “Global Rotary Scholar” to the London School of Economics next week. Lexi, a recent graduate of Trinity Western University, is one of the first students in Canada to be awarded the prestigious Scholarship from the Rotary Foundation, to attend the LSE where she will pursue a Master of Science in Social Policy and Education. The Global Grant Scholarship is valued at $53,000. Lee Sawatzky, President of the Aldergrove Rotary Club, noted, “Our members loved having Lexi come speak to our club. Her vision and passion is inspiring to all of us, and Rotary is grateful for the opportunity to invest in our youth.” David Truman, Assistant Governor of Rotary District 5050 Area C which includes 58 Rotary Clubs from Hope, B.C. to Everett, Washington, noted, “We are very proud that Langley’s own Lexi Vankevich has been chosen for this international honour. Lexi is a remarkable young woman with a passion for all that Rotary International stands for – and we have seen her in action as she has served both her community here in Langley and has served the poor and needy overseas. Her vision to empower women and children in developing countries to pull themselves out of poverty to support their families through micro-business is exciting.” Lexi was recently recognized as one of Vancouver’s “Top 24 Under 24” and in
April this year, she graduated from Trinity Western University with her B.A. degree in History and a concentration in Philosophy. Lexi was an International Baccalaureate (IB) graduate from R.E. Mountain Secondary in Langley. Last spring, Lexi served as an intern in the Policy Department Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa and she is currently spending the summer in Washington, D.C. as a fellow with the American Enterprise Institute. Lexi was thrilled to receive the news that she had been awarded the Rotary Global Grant Scholarship. “This is such an honour to be chosen to represent my country as well as our wonderful Rotary Club here in Langley. I’ve seen the influence of Rotary both here at home and around the world, and I’m proud to be part of what it represents — hard work, integrity and service above self. “My grandfather and my parents taught me to ask myself the questions in Rotary’s ‘Four Way Test,’ “Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to All Concerned? Will it Build Goodwill and better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all Concerned?” I’m so grateful for the mentorship of Langley’s Rotarians in my life. It was the late Eric Bysouth, long-time Langley Rotarian, who was the first Rotarian to take me under his wing. I am confident that if he were here today, he would be proud of what we have accomplished at Langley Rotary. I hope to honour his memory by advancing Rotary ideals both in the UK and the
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Aldergrove Legion members Sheri Cline and Dale Domshy were among the volunteers helping host the annual Legion Labour Day barbecue on Monday.
Airshow gives back to community Aldergrove Star
After another successful year, the Abbotsford Airshow gave thanks to its supporters and gave back to the community through donations. Airshow representatives held a sponsor recognition event last week to thank the many community businesses and individuals who support the show. The event acknowledged some key volunteers and airshow representatives presented cheques to the community organizations who help out at the airshow and in doing so,
receive funds to help drive their own community efforts. The airshow will give out cheques for more than $41,000 to community groups who help out at the airshow and in addition to the donations, other charities are supported with donations of nearly $20 thousand dollars worth of free tickets and packages. The Abbotsford Airshow is a community-based, volunteer-driven event and giving back is part of their mission statement. As part of this mission, the airshow is working towards becoming
a more sponsor-supported event and less dependent upon gate proceeds, with the aim of increasing the amount that can return to local charities in the community. Donations were given to the WJ Mouat Football Club, Hand in Hand, Joshua House, 861 Silver Fox Air Cadet Squadron, U-17 Steelers Soccer, the Adult Mix Baseball Team, St. John Ambulance, Elks Recreation Children’s Camp Society, Thumper’s Baseball Team, Knights of Columbus 6767, Fraser Valley Scouts and the Bradner Red Shirts.
Volunteers wade into Bertrand Creek Aldergrove Star
Bring your friends and join the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) and the Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society to participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up on Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the volunteers as they hop into hipwaders to remove debris from Bertrand Creek throughout the urban core of Aldergrove. This is a great opportunity to view this salmon-bearing creek from a whole new perspective, get a little dirty, better your community and have a lot of fun.
The in-stream clean-up is familyfriendly and all ages are invited to participate. There will be opportunities for both wading in the creek and removing floating/embedded non-natural debris, such as trash, shopping carts, wood, and the like, as well as using litter pickers to remove accumulated trash from the stream banks. LEPS will provide work gloves, limited number of chest waders (men’s size 6 to 12), litter pickers and trash/recycling bags. Participants are encouraged to wear gumboots and clothing that can get
dirty as the event will be held rain or shine. Everyone will be meeting at the parking lot beside Extra Foods at the Aldergrove Mall on 272 Street, north of Fraser Highway. Please call with the number of people attending, so that organizers can plan accordingly: 604-5460345, email water@leps.bc.ca or check-in online at http://www. shorelinecleanup.ca/en/cleanup/ event/fall2014/bertrand-creek Snacks and refreshments will be provided by the government of Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program.
Order of Abbotsford awarded to four Aldergrove Star
A quartet of Abbotsford residents were honoured with the community’s highest award recently. Elizabeth Carter, Betty Johnston, Barry Marsden and Charles D. Wiebe received the Order of Abbotsford June 23 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. “Each of these residents have dedicated countless hours of time and energy to making Abbotsford a
better place to live, work and play,” said Banman. Carter was recognized for outstanding achievements in community sport development and commitment to volunteerism. Johnston received the award for outstanding dedication to community sport development and commitment to volunteerism. Marsden was given the Order for his outstanding achievements in
the aerospace industry and dedication to local aerospace growth and innovation. Wiebe’s service to the local arts community earned him the award. The award recognizes and honours individuals who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in fields of endeavour benefiting local residents. All four will have their names recorded in the Order of Abbotsford Merit Book.
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Four Abbotsford Police officers will slip into spandex, strap on their helmets and hit the road as part of the the annual Cops for Cancer cycling tours to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research. The Abbotsford riders are among 107 cyclists who will participate in four different tours that will visit businesses and schools from Fort St. John in the province’s north to the southernmost reaches of Vancouver Island. “For more than 15 years, communities throughout the Fraser Valley have welcomed us, hosting events that we look forward to each year,” says rider Trevor Sales, the team captain for the Tour de Valley, which takes riders from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar. “It’s hard to describe the feeling when you see the lengths people go to, welcoming and supporting the riders, because they too believe that no child should have to face cancer.” The four APD officers will be taking part in the
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Four Cops for Cancer bicycle teams will pedal around the province in September to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Tour de Valley, which will start in Abbotsford Sept. 25, and return to the city on Sept. 27 and Sept. 29. The tour will conclude on Oct. 3. The three other tours include: the Tour de Rock, which will cover Vancouver Island; the Tour de North, which will travel through northern British Columbia from Prince George to Prince Rupert; and the Tour de Coast, which will journey around Greater Vancouver and up to Powell River and Pemberton. Among the Abbotsford riders will be
Const. Daryl Young, who is riding a bike bearing the name of local cancer survivor Liam Unger. While the rides begin in September, the cyclists are already in the midst of their fundraising and training efforts. On Sunday, for example, the Tour de Valley riders embarked on a 160-kilometre ride beginning and ending in Abbotsford. “All Cops for Cancer riders take part in rigorous training – they need to learn how to pace themselves and ride in a peloton,” says Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley
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Museum hosts ‘Remembrance’ exhibit by Gertrude Barton of Brookswood, and the scrapbook of Fort Langley’s Fritz Ziegler, which includes mementos of his internment. Red Cross-issued knitting instructions that belonged to Margaret Sophia Johnson of Willoughby and Private Richard Straw’s great coat and medals are also on display. Visitors to the exhibit
are encouraged to bring a copy of a wartime photo of family members from to share on the Board of Remembrance. Because of the relevant subject matter, this exhibit will be open on the afternoon of November 11 so that the public can visit following Remembrance Day ceremonies at local cenotaphs. The museum is host-
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New but not improved Editor: I note the new and allegedly improved Mufford Overpass, the final act in the trilogy, has quietly partially opened as of August 18. Now senior Metro staff, as well as the Township transportation engineer, are advising additional overpasses will probably be required on major routes (read Fraser Hwy., 200 Street and the Bypass) due to increasingly heavy traffic flows and growth in the Langleys. Westshore Terminals advised that CP will be increasing coal train lengths from 12,000 to 15,000 feet at the June AGM. Add that to the increasing number of freight trains which will be traversing the Langleys - rumoured now to be increased to 38 daily and you have the recipe for gridlock. Township Council willingly sacrificed the safety and livability of the Langleys on the altar of economic sacrifice for the rest of Canada and handed the $9 million cost to us, the taxpayers in Langley Township, instead of the real beneficiaries, CN and CP. Is this an example of Council standing up for taxpayers? Despite substantial input from various community organizations such as VALTAC as to alternate solutions, Council railroaded this deal through in the backroom and it never saw the light of day until the “official announcement” was made at Langley Civic Centre with all politicians smiling, glad handing and backslapping each other. I know as I was there on June 27, 2007. Many of the Councilors who were responsible for this “gift” are still sitting - you may want to remember this on Nov. 15 as an example of their thinking forward capabilities and concern for your well being. Paris is the City of Light, Nanaimo is the City of Murals whilst Langley is the City of Concrete Overpasses.what a legacy Mayor Alberts and Council gave us. Lee Lockwood, Aldergrove
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VICTORIA – There was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to low-usage coastal ferry routes. The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Canadamandated crew outnumbered the passengers. Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the opendecked Nimpkish. This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola. This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took
over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola. The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour. The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came early. “That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.” Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers. A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism
operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down. Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister offering sunny reports on his blog. Stone summed up his experience this way: “At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour. “The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.” Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
No ‘break’ for RV owners Editor: As a strong advocate for RV owners, it was with great interest that I read the article ‘A break for RV owners’ (July 22). While I thank the council for this action, it is by no means a “break” for RV owners. Said owners, like myself, who exercised all due diligence prior to the purchase of their RVs, are still subject to enforcement action as a result of the Township’s stubborn, and in my mind, illegal (if not immoral) unwillingness to recognize the “grandfather” rights afforded these people by paragraph 911 of the Local Government Act. Further, it was identified by a report to council in 2007 that the parking of recreational vehicles in driveways leads to an increase in demand for on-street parking. This was the reason for the bylaw in the first place. It seems odd to me that its OK to have a parking problem during the summer months, but not winter. With respect to the parking problem identified in the 2007 report, which referred to complaints regarding the increased demand for on street parking, my Freedom of Information requests found that, in fact, there were no documented cases of said complaints. In summary, as I have previously stated (in previous letters), a bylaw was created, to solve a problem, for which no documentation exists. In the fall of 2013, bylaw enforcement was very quick to issue tickets in my immediate neighbourhood after the Sept. 15 deadline, yet once again they were very selective despite their new policy which reads: “Enforcement action is taken only … When a recreational vehicle is parked in the front yard in an “R” or single family residential “CD” zone between Sept. 16 and May 14.” Despite this policy, there were three non-compliances in my immediate vicinity that were untouched by bylaw enforcement. And north of 27 Avenue in Aldergrove seems to be a bylaw enforcement-free zone. Council created its own parking problems with the disaster known as Willoughby, where I can see the need for a bylaw such as this. Said council was willing to entertain a specific bylaw with respect to a specific area with respect to tree-cutting issues in Brookswood. If this area of Langley is entitled to special consideration, then it is time to address the RV issue in the same manner. In other words, if there is a problem in a certain area, then deal with that area, and that area only. It was my action in May of 2013 that lead to the development of the current policy. Normally, at most levels of government, when new polices, procedures and or regulations are being promulgated, there is time allotted for research, development, notice to affected stakeholders, and consultation with all who may have a concern. Once again, while I thank council for this measure, please now go the extra distance, do the research, find out what the real problems are and address them accordingly, rather than making us all suffer due to the poor decisions made by others. Al Balogh, Aldergrove
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CALENDAR Guided Bike Tour Along The Fraser River - Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:30-4 p.m. at Matsqui Trail Regional Park, Abbotsford. Bike through the scenic countryside along the banks of the Fraser River on 10 to 15 kilometres of gravel trails. Gain insights to the natural and cultural history of the landscapes with a knowledgeable guide. For all ages with the ability to cycle 7-10 kilometres. Free, registration required. To register, go to www.metrovancouveronline.org or call 604-4326359, use barcode 5775. Learn To Fish, A Fraser River Experience - Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-12 noon at Matsqui Trail Regional Park, Abbotsford. Learn about fish as well as fishing techniques. All fishing equipment provided. Adults must purchase a tidal water sport fishing license. Meet at Mission Bridge main park entrance. Presented by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and Metro Vancouver. Adults must accompany kids and fill out a free tidal water sport fishing license for each child. To apply, please contact the BC Tidal Water Sport Fishing Licence Office at 1-877-535-7307. For ages 7-15 years. Cost: $5/child, parent is free. Advance registration required. To register, email visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com, or call 1-604 504-4716. The West Fine Art Show - Sept. 5-7 at Thunderbird Show Park, 24550 - 72 Ave., Langley. Fifth annual exhibition featuring some of the finest artists is the west, plus special guests Red Robinson, Shell Busey, and musicians John Gilliat and Exit 58. In support of Langley Hospice Society. Sept. 5 from 7-10 p.m., Sept. 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www. westart.ca J.D. Farms Fall Festival - Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 24726 - 52 Ave. Cooking demos, food andd beverage demos and tastings, music by 32nd Avenue Band and children’s activities. Country Celebration - Sept. 13-
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A show to remember: The West Fine Art Show By BRENDA ANDERSON Aldergrove Star
For a little over three weeks last year, Langley artist Murray Phillips sat at his wife’s bedside as she lay dying of cancer. Together, the couple spent Betty Phillips’ final days looking back at 46 years of marriage — talking quietly, reminiscing and, occasionally, sharing a laugh. Those days, said Phillips, were a gift. At times enjoying the company of her whole family, at others, sharing private moments with her husband, “Betty lived her dying well,� said Phillips. It was the one thing she’d asked him to help her do, after learning she had a terminal illness. “I can’t think of anything I wish I’d said to her, or anything I wish she’d said to me,� Phillips said. “I can’t call them good days, but they were certainly rich days.� Those precious conversations were possible, he said, because of the care Betty received through the Langley Hospice Society. “With quiet efficiency and supportive care, the nurses and doctors took care of Betty’s physical needs, making sure she was as comfortable as possible,� Phillips wrote in a letter of support for the Langley agency. A little more than a year has passed since Betty died, and while
the memories are still raw, Phillips is focusing on fulfilling a promise he made to her in her last days. Before she passed away, Betty expressed a desire to somehow give back to the Langley Hospice Society for the professionalism and kindness shown to her and her family. Phillips suggested an art fundraiser — an idea which she wholeheartedly embraced, he said. And so last September, the painter best known for his depictions of Canadian wilderness, introduced the “Remembering Betty� edition of The West Fine Art Show, to raise money for the Langley Hospice Society. Held for the past four years on the South Surrey ranch of former Canadian Senator Gerry St. Germain, Phillips’ three-day exhibit, featuring the work of artists from across Western Canada originally served as a fundraiser for the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation. But with hospice now taking such a prominent place in his thoughts, Phillips has redirected his efforts. “I have such high regard for what they do,� he said. “It’s so important in this culture to have support and care for people in this situation.� When the senator’s property was sold shortly after last year’s show, Phillips began looking for a new venue and it only made sense, he
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From left: Music legend Red Robinson, Langley artists Brian Croft and Murray Phillips and celebrity handyman Shell Busey will once again take part in the annual The West Fine Art Show. said, to find a space in Langley. sales to the cause. This year’s exhibit opens at This year’s show features work by Thunderbird Equestrian Show Park 19 established artists — including in North Langley on Friday, Sept. 5 Phillips — as well as by four newand continues to Sunday, Sept. 7. comers who Phillips is excited about Phillips’ overall goal is to raise introducing to the community. $100,000 for Langley Hospice “We had some artists who were Society. emerging last year and now they’re Last year’s event netted $20,000 making a living (through their art),� for the charity, but Phillips would he said. like to see that number increase to Among some of the best-known $25,000 this year. painters whose work will be on disThe entry fees paid by participants play at Thunderbird, meanwhile, is are used to cover the costs of mount- Alberta’s Kim Penner, renowned for ing the exhibit, but the artists are her equine art. It is the first year that asked to donate 25 per cent of their Penner has been involved with the
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Ryan Patterson and his daughter Elynor are bringing this year’s Langley Good Times Cruise-In to a new level. They will be showing off five-year-old Elynor’s customized toy jeep at the show. The smaller version of the ever-popular Jeep runs on electric power. While many children have such toys to ride in driveways, Elynor’s is unique. Since her dad bought it secondhand a couple of years ago for about $20, he has torn it down and completely changed the electrical system, adding custom features that are more commonly seen in expensive cars — such as a touchscreen video player on the dashboard. He changed the wiring to 24 volts, which allowed more accessories to be added. He has put hundreds of hours into the project. But it wasn’t just his project. It was something
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own way, Patterson has worked on customizing his daughter’s toy vehicle with the same passion and enthusiasm as do many of the car owners who show off their prized creations at the show. “This particular thing supports my belief that we need to get kids involved in the car shows, otherwise car shows will continue to diminish over the years as those of the age that appreciate vintage cars also fade away,” said Taylor. He said other owners of customized toy cars interested in taking part can contact him at langley@langleycruise-in. com. Taylor hopes that Patterson’s idea can be built on by Cruise-In organizers, and that there will be a “Kids Car Corral” at future shows. The Pattersons will have their customized toy on display at the CruiseIn, which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 6 on the streets of Langley City.
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To say this year’s edition of the Ride Into History was a success would be a massive understatement. The third annual motorcycle ride — which drew 116 riders when it was held in late July — raised $20,580. By comparison, the event raised just over $14,000 in its first two years combined. The money raised goes to the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope and helps them provide vital community services in Langley and Aldergrove. “Statistics speak and the big stat for us is the amount raised,” said Jim Coggles, the executive director of the Gateway of Hope. “The bottom line is we can’t (provide help) without events like this. “We are grateful for your support.” Coggles was speaking outside of the Gateway of Hope on Thursday afternoon to representatives from Envision Financial, Aldergrove Financial Group and Prospera Credit Union. Also present were Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese and representatives of the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club, the Thunder Kings, HOGS Langley chapter,
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Two accomplished Aldergrove painters are combining their talents and desire to inspire others in a program that will help aspiring artists gain the confidence and technique they need to put their ideas on canvas. Two Painters, One Goal: To Get You Painting is an introduction to oil painting that will see contemporary realist painters Robin Bandenieks and Vivian Harder teach the fundamental skills necessary to start students on their painting journey. With more than 20 years of experience between them, the two painters will share their approach to painting and use practical advice, instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises to help students develop a style of their own style. “We want to eliminate the ‘fear factor’ and assure students who have yet to try oil painting that it is not as difficult or as expensive or as messy to work with as they may think,� Bandenieks said. “We want to share our passion of oil painting with others and get them passionate about it too.� Having two teachers conducting the class is a unique approach, Harder said, and both she and Bandenieks were pleased to get on board. “Not only will students receive lots of individual attention, they will reap the benefits of our combined experience and knowledge,� said Harder. “As well, participants will be encouraged to create individually expressive works as opposed to the same cookie-cutter paintings. No one style is to be forced upon students.�
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Aldergrove artists Robin Bandenieks and Vivian Harder will share their passion for oil painting and provide step-by-step instructions during a class that will give new artists the fundamental skills and confidence they need to create their own paintings. “Our two distinctive styles demonstrate the flexibility of working with oils,â€? added Bandenieks. “We both agree that all successful paintings start with a firm knowledge of fundamental skills. We want to show that there is a process to oil painting, but that each artist can creatively bend or adjust the process when creating their works.â€? Presented by the Langley Centennial Museum, Two Painters, One Goal will run Wednesday mornings, from September 24 to November 12, at the lelÓ™m’ arts and culture cafĂŠ in Fort Langley. During the class, students aged 16 and over will learn everything from how to prepare their canvases and take care of their brushes, to how to plan, draw, and simplify objects to shapes that anyone can paint. Use of perspective and scale will be explored, and students
will be shown how to use a limited palette of oil paints. Once they know how to start, they will go on to finish a painting, using a step-by-step process. “We are excited to be offering a beginner’s course in oil painting because this is our medium of choice and we want to share its special properties with others,â€? said Harder. “We both are comfortable painting in front of people, speaking with the public, sharing our ideas, and helping those that are interesting in painting.â€? The two painters believe the location of the class will also prove to be inspiring. “Fort Langley is a cultural centre of the Township and offers many art galleries that students can visit before and after classes,â€? Bandenieks said. “Viewing the works of several artists can help augment the student’s lessons.â€? The lelÓ™m CafĂŠ itself will add
to the experience for budding artists, Harder added, as it offers a “bright, cheerful, and relaxing environment conducive to getting the creative juices heightened to begin painting.� “In the end, our goal is for participants to achieve the skills and confidence required to pursue oil painting on their own,� she said. To register for Two Painters, One Goal: To Get You Painting, visit Recexpress.ca and use barcode 454417, or call the Langley Centennial Museum at 604-5323536. The course will be offered again in January of 2015. For more information, contact artists Vivian Harder at vivian@thunderfootstudio.com or Robin Bandenieks at artrobin@ shaw.ca, or Hannah Bennett, Township of Langley Arts and Culture Recreation Leader at hbennett@tol.ca or 604-5336090, ext. 5005.
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Langley Environmental Partners Society [LEPS] has a bursary fund which helps students pursue advanced education in the environmental field. Students must have been affiliated with LEPS through working, volunteering or training. The bursary program was established with the assistance of the VanCity Community Foundation which holds the fund in trust. The fund is an endowment based institution where the Foundation gets their
money on a year to year basis from individuals and organizations who make gifts in perpetuity for bursary disbursements. The creation of the bursary fund was the idea of former Township councilor Mel Kositsky who won a $1,000 scholarship from BC Hydro at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention in 1998 and then donated it to LEPS to a create a fund which aims to hit $15,000. “The importance of continuing one’s education can never be
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Blaze crowned Canadian baseball champs By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
Last season, Shane Kraemer was forced to watch from the sidelines — he had pitched the previous game — as his team came up one game short, falling 3-1 in the Canadian senior men’s baseball national championship final. But given the ball in Sunday’s gold medal game against Ontario’s Tecumseh Thunder, the 22-year-old left-hander was money in the bank for Langley. Kraemer allowed just a pair of singles and two walks over seven innings in a 3-0 Blaze victory. Even more impressive than the fact he allowed just four base runners over seven innings was how Kraemer used a devastating pick-off move to nail three of them out. “Never at this level, in this much of a pressure cooker,” he admitted on Tuesday afternoon after the team returned from St. John’s, Nfld., site of the 2014 championships. The tournament ran Aug. 21 to 24. “This was definitely a memorable one.” Kraemer struck out 13 batters in the final while the offence came from an RBI single in the second inning — Jesse Peters driving in Bob Foerster — and then a pair of insurance runs in the top of the fifth as Sean Hotzak and Foerster had back-to-back RBI singles scoring Clayton Howell and Bobby Wagner, respectively. “He left nothing out there and wanted the win,” raved Blaze assistant coach Steve Petersen. For the tournament, Langley won their pool with a 3-1 record, advancing straight to the semifinals. And in the semifinals, they faced a tough New Brunswick squad, prevailing 1-0 in extra innings. Peters was sensational on the mound, striking out 11 and allowing just three hits. He was one out from a complete game, before Shawn Schaefer came in to get the final out of the inning with two men on board. And in the bottom half of that inning, Foerster drove in Wagner with an RBI single. Langley used balance — outstanding pitching and hitting — to capture the national championship. Four players hit above .400 — led by Howell’s .571 average — as the team had a combined batting average of .279 and they tied for a tournament high with five home runs. Foerster (.455 average) and Hotzak (.409) were both named to the tournament all-star team. On the mound, the Blaze had
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Aldergrove players for the Langley Senior Blaze baseball team, Bob Foerster (left) and Joe Germaine, played important roles in the team’s victory at the Nationals last week. Foerster was also named to the all-star team. a 1.47 earned run average and 53 strikeouts, both tournament bests. Kraemer also pitched the tournament opener, a 7-3 win over another Ontario squad, the Mississauga Southwest Twins. In that game, he gave up a pair of earned runs and struck out eight in 5.1 innings. His performance — as it has been all season — was dominant. At nationals, Kraemer fanned nearly half (21 of 44) the batters he faced. He finished the 2014 season for the Blaze with a 9-0 record and an 0.64 earned run average. He struck out 83 batters in 65 innings of work. He was just grateful to get the call in the championship final. “I never got a crack at it (last year) so I was appreciative of the opportunity and the trust they had in me to pitch,” he said. “It was a fun ride this year,” Kraemer said, deflecting credit for his success to his team. “There are a lot of really smart people on my team that I was able to
glean a lot of information from that helped me a lot.” A big part of his success, both at nationals and over the summer, was Howell, his primary catcher. “He calls pitches without a lot of fear (and) he likes to challenge hitters. Last year’s loss was a learning experience for the team. “It taught our guys not get too much up or too much down,”
Petersen said. “( Just) stay the course.” “Being patient against a guy like (Thunder pitcher) Zach Breault was key and to make sure to take advantage of anything that was given to us.” As for his team’s own pitcher, Petersen called Kraemer’s efforts outstanding, as not one Thunder batter reached third base. Victory at the national championships also helps erase the sting of los-
ing in the provincial championship game at the start of August. The Blaze were looking for their third consecutive B.C. championship title, but they fell to Kamloops in the finals. While Kamloops had advanced straight to the final, Langley was playing its third game of the day. The Blaze won the first two but lost 5-4 in extra innings to Kamloops in the last one. In total, the team played 29 innings that one day, which is equivalent to more than four regular games. “We battled mentally and were there at the end (but) at the end of the day, the bodies physically couldn’t last anymore and Kamloops came through,” Petersen said. The winning team at provincials advances to the following year’s national championships. “That loss showed guys to take nothing for granted; you never know when the chance to play for a national championship will come again,” Petersen said. “From the moment the plane landed in St. John’s, the guys were focused on winning and getting the job done.” The season now over, the players all head their separate ways. The team consists of college and university players from around the Lower Mainland who come home for the summer. This allows them to stay in shape and competitive before heading back to school. But for Kraemer, who is from Chilliwack and played in the B.C. Premier Baseball League with the Abbotsford Cardinals, he sits and waits. Having spent the past four years studying and playing with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, school is now over. He is hoping to stay in the game, waiting for a chance to pitch at the professional level. “If I get that opportunity, I will jump at it,” he said.
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The Langley Blaze senior men’s baseball players celebrate their 3-0 win over Ontario’s Tecumseh Thunder at the Canadian senior men’s baseball national championships in St. John’s, Nfld.
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For the second day in a row, Canada’s Lauren Barwick had a podium finish for her Freestyle Test. It was the last day of paradressage competition on Friday, August 29, at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, France. Barwick of Aldergrove, earned the silver medal riding Equine Canada’s 13-year-old Oldenburg mare, Off to Paris, in the Grade II Freestyle Test. Barwick followed through on her prediction that she and her talented mare had a great freestyle and were going to be a medal threat at the games. The pair received a fantastic score of 76.250% for the silver. “It’s very gratifying to be a double medallist here for Canada, and it just feels like we are on track for Brazil (2016 Olympic Games). We have two more years to prepare, and I feel that my mare is really settling in to her job,” said Barwick, who also won individual bronze the day before for her Individual Championship Test. “My mare was super. We are going to build on her performances here today.” “To be 0.1% away from a gold medal makes me feel like, in my mind, my mare performed like a gold medal champion today,” added Barwick, who, on top of great overall performance scores, also received high marks for harmony, inventiveness and music for her freestyle. Canadian teammate, Roberta Sheffield, who resides in Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK, also rode a lovely Freestyle Test for Grade III and finished just out of the medals in fourth place with a score of 70.200%, riding Bindro T, Evelyn Little’s eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. “This is my first big championships -- my first major Games -- riding for Canada, and my goal here was to get through to the Freestyle and get it done, and we did it,” said Sheffield. “I’m so pleased that we put in a good performance. My horse is only eight years old and in his first year of international competition, and I have only been riding him since March, so I could not be more thrilled with how we did at these games. I have had a fantastic experience here at WEG.” In addition to the medals and great results in the ring, the Canadian Team finished in eighth place out of 19 nations in the strongest field ever contested at a paraequestrian competition. “We are really pleased with Lauren’s ride. She was just 0.1% away from gold, but that is the sport. Canada is going home with silver and bronze medals,” said Mary Longden, team coach. “Roberta has also done very well. This is her first big international competition and she had great rides to get into the Final.” “Today has proved to be a thrilling end to our WEG experience.
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Aldergrove’s Lauren Barwick and “Off to Paris” won silver and bronze medals at World Equestrian Games in France. We are absolutely overjoyed with Lauren’s performance and her horse. We will take that medal silver with great pride,” said Elizabeth Quigg, the chef d’équipe. “Roberta’s performance was one of her best. We are delighted with the overall performance of our whole team at these games and we are looking forward to Brazil.” “I have been coaching the Canadian Para-Dressage Team for seven years and this is the best year we have had with everybody. We really worked hard after London to get everything organized, and it really came together here. I want to say thank you to everyone on our team--from Jennifer our vet to our incredible grooms--who came together to make this an unforgettable and enjoyable experience,” said Andrea Taylor, team coach. “It is an incredible accomplishment for Lauren to win her second medal today amongst such strong international competition. She is an athlete, who is not only a stellar equestrian but also an accomplished horse woman, and all of that came through in a beautiful Freestyle Test today,” said Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of ParaEquestrian. “We are also immensely proud of Roberta who was so close to the podium at her first major games.” “Performances are at the forefront of every games, but beyond that, this team has been built on perseverance, integrity and commitment by so many skilled individuals,” said O’Shaughnessy. The Canadian Para-Equestrian Team wishes to thank the organizing committee of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014. The team is also grateful to Own the Podium for their performance support and to High Pro Feeds as
the official team sponsor. “The whole team including the vets, grooms, administration staff and my co-coach have just been fantastic. I’d like to extend my appreciation to Amie O’Shaughnessy--this has been a really great experience,” added Longden. Leading the Canadian ParaEquestrian Team at the Games is Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of Para-Equestrian; Mary Longden, team coach; Andrea Taylor, team coach; Dr. Jennifer Miller, team vet; and Elizabeth Quigg, chef d’équipe. The full team complement also includes Kerry-Anne Bourne, Lauren Massey and Emma Hale as grooms; Diana Andrews, Laura Dixon and Justine Bowers as athlete support; Sue McTavish as coach/ groom; Caroline Archambault as RMT; and Anna Johnson, ParaEquestrian Coordinator. Para-Equestrian Canada would like to thank its sponsors High Pro, Adequan, Centurion Equipment, Tipperary Equestrian, Bioniche Animal Health / Vetoquinol Canada and Bates Tack Shop. For a complete schedule of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014, as well as full information and results, visit www.normandy2014.com. For a full list of Canadians competing at the Games, rider bios and more, visit www.equinecanada.ca/ cet or download the new Equine Canada Mobile App - EquineCAN! The FEI World Equestrian Games are held every four years, in the middle of the Olympic cycle. The inaugural games were hosted in Stockholm (SWE) in 1990. Since then, the Games have been staged in The Hague (NED) in 1994, Rome (ITA) in 1998, Jerez (ESP) in 2002, Aachen (GER) in 2006 and Lexington (USA) in 2010.
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Aldergrove Soccer Club’s 60-plus team, all aged 65 to 80, are preparing for the BC Seniors Games coming up in Langley next week. At left, Doug Smith (in white jersey) of Aldergrove Soccer Club’s 60-plus team in a game against Chilliwack on Sunday, August 31 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
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From September 9 to 13, close to 4,000 athletes aged 55 and over will gather in Langley to test their abilities, strive for their goals, and compete to be the best in British Columbia. And when the 2014 BC Seniors Games are over, a legacy will remain, reminding the community that age is just a number and healthy, active lifestyles are achievable by everyone. A free, Active Legacy Pass has been created to give Langley residents aged 50-plus access to a variety of activities and encourage them to experience their inner athlete. The passes will allow seniors to drop in and try selected programs ranging from fitness and dance classes to pool programs, cards, and lawn bowling at participating facilities from September 15 to 30. Passes can be picked up starting September 8 at any Township of Langley Community Centre, the Timms Community Centre in Langley City, or the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Those with passes can also attend a fall prevention workshop from Fraser Health, a PacificSport session on the impor-
tance of physical activity for seniors, and a Seniors in Action Kickoff featuring a special presentation by Paws 2 Dance, a canine musical dance group. One of the featured Active Legacy Pass activities is a Walk with the Township Mayor, which will give older members of the community a chance to stroll and share their thoughts with Mayor Jack Froese. The event takes place Monday, September 15 at 10 a.m., starting at the lelәm’ Arts and Cultural Café in Fort Langley. After enjoying a two-mile walk along the Fort-to-Fort Trail, participants can return to lelәm’ and have a chat with Froese and other members of Township Council. Froese, who turned 60 this year, often runs the Fort-to-Fort Trail and is pleased that the Legacy Pass will encourage seniors to keep active and healthy — and maybe try something new. “I am really looking forward to getting some exercise and fresh air and enjoying this beautiful area of our community with some of our seniors,” he said. “Not only is it a chance to get moving, it is an oppor-
tunity to share ideas and hear from those aged 50-plus in our community.” “Keeping healthy and active both physically and mentally is so important, and this is an excellent way to celebrate the Seniors Games and the legacy it will leave in Langley,” Froese said. Acting City of Langley Mayor Ted Schaffer and his wife, Jean, will get in on the Active Legacy Pass action by taking to the dance floor. The Schaffers will join participants for an Adapted Zumba class on Wednesday, September 17, from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. at the Timms Community Centre. The low impact dance-fitness class has been designed for beginners and older adults interested in trying the fun fitness benefits of Zumba. The City of Langley’s Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department was pleased to take part in the program and give older adults an opportunity to explore different ways of enjoying themselves while keeping fit — for free. “The Active Legacy Pass is an enormous step in our efforts to encourage daily physical activity and provide healthy lifestyle choices for
all age groups,” said Schaffer. “We support active aging initiatives in our community, and believe people should be able to participate no matter what their age, abilities, or interests.” The Active Legacy Pass was cre-
ated through a partnership between the Township of Langley, the City of Langley, Langley Seniors Resource Centre, Brookswood Senior Centre, Langley Seniors Community Action Table, PacificSport Fraser Valley, and Fraser Health.
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Rudy Gamboa (in white jersey) of Aldergrove Soccer Club’s 60-plus team in a game against Chilliwack on Sunday, August 31 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
Double the fun as rider wins twice at Thunderbird Aldergrove Star
Just a few tenths of a second separated first place from third place, but when the dust had settled, it was California’s Susan Hutchison atop the podium. The American finished in top spot in the inaugural $55,000 CSI** Bryan Anderson Memorial Grand Prix on Sunday. The event was part of the Summer Fort Festival at Thunderbird Show Park, which ran through the weekend. “That’s not even a breath,”
laughed Hutchison about the separation between first and third place. She was aboard her horse Ziedento, who is owned by St. Bride’s Farm. And the duo finished with a time of 38.02, a fraction better than Jack Hardin Towell and Man in Black (owned by Jennifer Gates) who came in at 38.32. Third spot went to Rich Fellers aboard Flexible (owned by Harry and Mollie Chapman) in a time of 38.56. Langley’s Andrea Strain, on the
horse she owns, Djakarta, was 11th at 45.04. International designer Peter Holmes set some challenging tracks through the two rounds for the 40 riders, with a dozen advancing to the jump off round. Hutchison’s victory was her second of the weekend as she also took top spot on Friday at the Dianne Tidball Legacy Grand Prix. She was aboard Sig Excel (owned by Sig International Inc.) and beat out more than 65 other riders.
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Hutchison finished with a time of 44.79 while another American rider, Lauren Crooks, aboard Dancer (Crooks Show Jumping, LLC) was second. A pair of Canadians took third and fourth spot with Lisa Carlsen on World’s Judgement (owned by Alycia and Terry Hayes) placing third. Langley’s Laura-Jane Tidball was fourth. She rode Liam, who is owned by Thunderbird Show Stables. For Tidball, the fourth-place spot in her late grandmother’s grand prix
was the perfect way to honour her memory. “Thank you for always believing in me and for teaching us to live up to your legacy,” she said in a note read aloud during the competition. Hutchison echoed the sentiment. “The Tidball family makes Thunderbird special,” she said. “I’ve known them for years and there’s a place in my heart for Dianne and George. We all miss them.” Both George and Dianne passed away earlier this year.
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Parents of public school students 12 years old and under can register at http:// bcparentinfo.ca/ to receive $40 per student for each day school is not in session due to the ongoing labour disruption in B.C. public schools. The Temporary Education Support for Parents (TESP) program is intended to help parents with the added cost of learning and supervision for the duration of the labour disruption. Parents and primary caregivers are eligible to apply. Primary caregivers can include step-parents, legal guardians, foster parents, host parents for international students, caregivers with temporary custody arrangements, and family members who normally care for the student, such as grand-
parents. To register parents and primary caregivers will need to provide the name, address, date of birth, school district number and school for each eligible student. Payment will be made by cheque in a single payment mailed to the address provided during registration. Most payments will be processed within 30 days after the month that the labour disruption ends. Payments for students attending kindergarten, and for students who are new to B.C. public schools, will also be made after the labour disruption ends, once enrolment for the current school year can be confirmed. Eligible parents will have four months from the end of the month in which the labour disruption is settled to register
for the temporary education support. No new registrations will be accepted after this date. For those without access to a computer, registration by paper form is also available by calling 1-877-387-3332 or 250-387-3332. The payment is not taxable and will not affect provincial and federal tax credits and benefits such as the new BC Early Childhood Tax Benefit, BC Low Income Climate Action Tax Credit, Sales Tax Credit or the federal Canada Child Tax Benefit or GST credit. The payment will not impact other provincial support assistance such as income or disability assistance, child care subsidy, subsidized housing, MSP subsidies, or Fair Pharmacare. See website: http://bcparentinfo.ca/
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The teachers’ strike was still on, as of press time for this edition of The Star, meaning that it is unlikely there will be classes as usual starting this week. However, the private schools located in Langley are
back in session. Langley RCMP remind motorists that although the public schools may not be back in session on Tuesday, private schools started “business as usual” on Sept. 2. Langley RCMP traffic services and school resource offi-
cers will patrol school areas, with efforts heightened at the beginning of the school year. There are seven private schools in Langley where the 30 km/hr school zone applies from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists will need to pay attention to the speed limits.
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Township of Langley Day Camps keep kids active during teachers’ dispute Back to school has been delayed due to the ongoing teachers’ strike this September, but the Township of Langley has a number of ways to keep kids engaged and active. A series of day camps that will help elementary school students stay busy and have fun is being offered by the Township’s Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division. Kids can play a variety of supervised games and enjoy activities at local recreation centres, should the ongoing job action delay
their return to the classroom. School’s Out Day Camp for kids aged 5 to 12 will run Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, September 5, 9am to 3pm, at Willoughby Community Centre and Walnut Grove Community Centre. Cost is $28.75 per day. For an additional fee, “Day Camp Plus” is available, allowing kids to be dropped off at 8am and picked up at 5pm. School’s Out Day Camp for children aged 6 to 12 will also be offered at the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre during the first week of September, from 9am to 3pm, at $28.75 per day. Langley Centennial Museum
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and Fort Langley National Historic Site have teamed up to offer Pioneer Pupils, an educational day camp for kids in Grades 4 to 6. The history, art, and science-based camp runs Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, September 5, from 9am to 3pm. Cost is $40 per day and children must register for the full fourday week. To register for these day camps, visit RecExpress.ca online, call 604-533-6086, or call or visit any Township of Langley recreational or cultural centre. Additional day camps will be scheduled by the Township on a week-to-week basis, if the teachers’ dispute continues.
Drop-in art camps offered at The Reach Aldergrove Star
The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford has scheduled fun Drop-in Art Camps for kids ages 6 to 12 during the teachers strike action. The creative camps will only run if, and while teachers are on strike. The Reach team offers two camps per day on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays starting Sept. 3, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and from 12:15 to 3 p.m.
The cost for Art Camp at The Reach is $20 per child for a half day and $40 for a full day, with a 10% discount for Friends of The Reach (members). “Your child may attend both hands-on creative camps in one day, and we will provide care during the 30 minute break between camps for those that sign up for morning and afternoon,” said Anna Williams, cultural programs assistant, The Reach.
Art Camps are on a drop-in bases and payment for each day will be taken the morning of the camp. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. sharp each. Register by phone: 604-8648087, or in person at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Additionally, the EcoDairy on Sumas Way offers camps on Tuesday and Thursday of each week; check their website: www.ecodairy.ca
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Monday, September 8 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre
TOWNSHIP of LANGLEY and SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 35 LANGLEY 2014 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Voting Day: Saturday, November 15, 2014
Tuesday, September 9 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, September 15 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Tuesday, September 16 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
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• must only register in relation to one (1) piece of property; and
Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Township of Langley that nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley BC, during the following period:
• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. If one of the owners of the property is a limited company, the property does not qualify.
from 9:00am, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00pm, Friday, October 10, 2014 During that period, nomination documents will be received between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, for the following offices:
One Mayor Eight Councillors Five School Trustees A person is qualified to be nominated for office, and to be elected to, and to hold office if at the relevant time the person meets ALL the following requirements: • a Canadian citizen • 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day (Saturday, November 15, 2014) • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the nomination papers are filed • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. Nomination documents, requirements, procedures, and related information for prospective candidates, are now available in Legislative Services, Civic Facility, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC.
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BC Seniors Games Opening Ceremonies Wednesday, September 10 • 7pm Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Sun Sep 14* 2:00pm vs. Powell River Kings * exhibition game The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
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Improve Your Neighbourhood! Did you know? You can initiate a petition and ask the Township to undertake a neighbourhood improvement. Visit tol.ca/las to learn more. Engineering Division tol.ca/las
The Township of Langley uses the Provincial Voters List for its List of Registered Electors. Residents can check to see if they are on the List of Registered Electors at tol.ca/elections . If you are not on the Township of Langley’s List of Registered Electors, you may register in person on the day you vote.
RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Resident electors may vote if they meet ALL the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on or before General Voting Day of Saturday, November 15, 2014; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months prior to the day of registration; and • a resident of the Township of Langley for at least 30 days prior to the day of registration; and • not disqualified from voting in an election.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS QUALIFICATIONS: Non-resident property electors may vote if they meet ALL the following requirements:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS The List of Registered Electors is available for public inspection from Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of voting on general voting day on November 15, 2014 at Legislative Services, Township of Langley, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.
REQUEST TO OMIT PERSONAL INFORMATION An elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be omitted from or obscured on the List of Registered electors. On request, the Chief Election Officer will amend the list available to the public by omitting or obscuring the address of the elector or other information about the elector.
OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR Objections to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List of Registered Electors must be received in writing before 4:00pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Township of Langley and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector in the Township of Langley.
ELECTION SIGNS/BANNERS Candidates are not permitted under the Township of Langley Bylaws to erect election signs outside buildings or on properties before Sunday, October 26, 2014 and all election signs are required to be removed by 4:30pm, Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Township Bylaws No. 4402 (Sign Bylaw) and No. 4840 (Highway and Traffic Control Bylaw) regulate the erection of election signs on private and public property. Neither the Township of Langley nor School District No. 35 permit the use of its logos, heraldic emblems or similar corporate identifiers for the purpose of any candidate’s campaign activities.
CANDIDATE, ELECTOR ORGANIZATION CAMPAIGN FINANCING and THIRD PARTY SPONSORS Candidate campaigning financing, Electoral Organization campaign financing and Third Party Sponsors are administered by Elections BC and not by the Township of Langley. The requirements for campaign financing and third part sponsors can be found within the “Local Elections Campaign Financing Act” or by contacting Elections BC at 1-855-9520280 or http://www.elections.bc.ca/index.php/local-elections-campaignfinancing/.
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public notice Temporary Boat Launch Closure: Marina Park in Fort Langley A temporary closure of the boat launch at Marina Park in Fort Langley will be in effect starting at 9pm on Tuesday, September 9, to accommodate BC Seniors Games events. The boat launch will reopen to the public at 4pm on Saturday, September 13. Tab Buckner Manager, Parks Operations 604.532.3504
public programs and events Celebrate BC Rivers Day Celebrate the environment and learn about the importance of our watercourses and wildlife habitat during BC Rivers Day. The free event will be held in Williams Park at 68 Avenue and 238 Street, on Sunday, September 28, from 11am to 3pm. Langley Environmental Partners Society exec_director@leps.bc.ca 604.532.3511
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public input opportunity Proposed Bylaw Amendments Notice is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and provide a public input opportunity. At the meeting, all persons will be given the opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws. HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC BYLAW 2010 NO. 4758 AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014 NO. 5107 Bylaw No. 5107 proposes to amend Highway and Traffic Bylaw 2010 No. 4758 by revising regulations related to Langley Regional Airport, the parking of recreational vehicles on public roads, and culvert installations. BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW 2008 NO. 4703 AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014 NO. 5108 Bylaw No. 5108 proposes to amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 as a result of the proposed amendments to the Highway and Traffic Bylaw to ensure the appropriate enforcement regime is in place to address cases of non-compliance. Copies of the bylaws and relevant background material are available at the Engineering Division counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or can be viewed online at tol.ca/hearing. Date: Time: Place: Address:
Monday, September 8 7pm Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Engineering Division 604.533.6006
public notices The 2014 BC Seniors Games Are Coming To Langley! The 27th annual BC Seniors Games will be taking place in Langley from Tuesday, September 9 through Saturday, September 13. Competitors will take part in more than 20 activities in facilities and on roads throughout the Township. Races are scheduled in the following areas, so some delays in traffic are expected: In Fort Langley: 208 Street – Allard Crescent – McKinnon Crescent Thursday, September 11; 10:00am – 12:00pm For a cycling event In North East Langley: 248 Street – 72 Avenue – 256 Street – 64 Avenue Friday, September 12; 10:00am to 1:00pm For a cycling event In Salmon River: 232 Street – 70A Avenue – 236 Street – 68 Avenue – 238 Street Saturday, September 13; 8:30am to 12:00pm For a walk/run For more information on the events, visit the 2014 BC Seniors Games website at 2014bcseniorsgames.org.
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2015 Council Advisory Committee Appointments Volunteering is a great way to get involved, provide input on important issues, and make a positive contribution to our diverse and growing community. The Township is presently seeking volunteers for the following Council Advisory Committees: • Agricultural Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • CP Rail Community Advisory Panel (two-year term position available) • Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) • Economic Development Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) • Heritage Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) • Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) • Seniors Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Youth Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) A description of each Advisory Committee and an application form is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/committee. Please complete the application form and attach a letter and a brief resume, indicating which Advisory Committee you wish to serve on. Current Advisory Committee members are welcome to reapply. Committee application reviews will be scheduled during the week of October 28 - 31, 2014, with members of Council and staff liaison representatives. Applicants will be notified after Council has made its appointments in early December. Deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Please submit applications by: Online: tol.ca/committee Email: legservicesinfo@tol.ca Mail: Deputy Township Clerk Legislative Services Department Township of Langley 20338 – 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax: 604.533.6054
Road Paving: 16 Avenue Between 232 Street and 240 Street
For more information, visit tol.ca. Tina Papatolis Recreation Programmer 604.533.6173 tpapatolis@tol.ca
Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998
Walnut Grove Community Centre: Aquatic Hours for September Each year, aquatic facilities at the Walnut Grove Community Centre are temporarily shut down for maintenance. While the closure usually occurs immediately after Labour Day, this year it will be delayed to accommodate the 2014 BC Seniors Games. The Township of Langley is proud to host this competition, which will see events take place in various facilities throughout the community. The aquatic facilities at the Walnut Grove Community Centre will remain open to the public from Tuesday, September 2 until Saturday, September 13, at 6pm. The 50 m pool, leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will then close for maintenance from Sunday, September 14 to Sunday, September 28 inclusive. The pools will reopen at 6am on Monday, September 29. Other areas of the Centre will remain open during this time.
For public swim schedules at other Township facilities, visit tol.ca/swim. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408
Road repaving is scheduled to take place on 16 Avenue from 232 Street to 240 Street starting Sunday, September 7 until Friday, September 12. The work will take place overnight, from 7pm to 6am. Traffic will be limited to single-lane, alternating flow.
Southwest Gordon Estates Neighbourhood Park Workshop
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The Township of Langley Parks Department is hosting a second neighbourhood workshop for the design of Southwest Gordon Estates Neighbourhood Park. Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input for this new neighbourhood park, which will be located at 20413 - 66 Avenue. 240 ST
232 ST
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16 Ave Paving
Passes can be picked up starting September 8 at any Township of Langley Community Centre, the Timms Community Centre in Langley City, or the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. The Active Legacy Pass was created through a partnership between the Township of Langley, the City of Langley, Langley Seniors Resource Centre, Brookswood Senior Centre, Langley Seniors Community Action Table, Pacific Sport Fraser Valley, and Fraser Health.
The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, September 26, 2014 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip.
Monday - Friday 6am - 10 pm Saturday 6am - 9pm Sunday 8am - 9pm
Seniors: Explore Your Inner Athlete! From September 15 to 30, seniors can use the Active Legacy Pass to drop in and try selected programs ranging from fitness and dance classes to pool programs, cards, and lawn bowling, as well as special events, at participating facilities.
The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources.
Weight Room/Cardio Room Hours of Operation
Legislative Services 604.533.6100
Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca
The spirit of the 2014 Langley BC Seniors Games is being commemorated in an Active Legacy Pass that encourages Langley residents aged 50-plus to try new activities for free.
Heritage Building Incentive Program
Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, September 9 7 - 8:30pm Willowbrook Recreation Centre Activity Room, Civic Facility Address: 20338 - 65 Avenue Registration is not required. Chris Marshall Landscape Architect 604.533.6128
Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. The work is weather dependent and the construction schedule is subject to change. Visit tol.ca/roads for the latest traffic updates. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
East Langley Water Supply Project Did you know? The East Langley Water Supply Project – the largest Engineering project in the Township’s history – is now in phases two and three. For the latest updates, visit tol.ca/elws. Engineering Division tol.ca/elws
After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700
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APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING
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EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387
HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS
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Multi-Media Journalist The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a multi-media journalist. The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding.
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CARE AIDES
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SALES
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HIRING DRIVERS
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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VACATION SPOTS
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For more info call 604-521-8636 or fax 604-521-9694 or email: dunwoodplaceadmin@telus.net
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We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fleet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.
COUPLE required to work along side another couple in a busy Seniors Complex in New Westminster. Exp. in cleaning, plumbing and electrical required.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services... 604-746-6777 HELP WANTED
MEDICAL HEALTH
Running this ad for 10yrs
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
ELECTRICAL
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Call 604-856-6500
PETS
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GOLDEN Retriever pups 13/wks, 3F/1M. 1st/2nd shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $600 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)
APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827 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
338 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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PLUMBING
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com
HANDYPERSONS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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GARAGE SALES
GARAGE Sale Sat. August 30 9am1pm 10318-149 St. No early birds, please.
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MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.
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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.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
The Scrapper
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710
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RENTALS
COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL
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 MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
You should have a diploma/degree in journalism, and/or related experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.
Deadline for applications is Sept. 12, 2014.
EQUESTRIAN
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
GARDENING
The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our webbased branding.
Andrew Holota, Editor The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S2H5 or e-mail aholota@blackpress.ca
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COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273
Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples, and a cover letter to:
PETS
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
The Abbotsford News, a bi-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist.
The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.
AUTO FINANCING
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
PAINT SPECIAL
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You’re a critical thinker, with keen attention to detail, and the ability to work well under deadline pressures.
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HELP WANTED
Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly.
HOMES WANTED
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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REAL ESTATE
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MIND BODY SPIRIT
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
WE BUY HOMES BC
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
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MISC. WANTED
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd Jobs. Comm/Res. Inside/Outside * Gardening Beds * Weed Removal REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / SIZE: OLD FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS. FAST/FRIENDLY SERVICE. Call Dave 604-825-0066
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If you get this paper - I sell in your neighborhood! Get 30 years experience in your local area working for you today!
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SOLD
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1051 256 STREET
RANCHER WALK OUT BASEMENT
This is the one you’ve been waiting for, 1800 sq ft with a view of Langley City on a 1/3 acre lot. With back yard access and a workshop to boot could have suites for income or help. This is a custom built home with all the features and 9’ ceilings as well not a drive by, neat and clean or spotless is a better word to describe this one. Have it all in a great location of the city. Building a hot rod…bring it here.
40 ACRE ESTATE PRIVACY
Looking for the perfect place? Here it is 2 homes 2 road frontages and 2 much 2 list. Main home is 2370 sq ft post a beam with beautiful hardwood floors and granite fireplace updated kitchen and flooring 4 bathrooms … plus a full bsmt all on 40 acres with a Large assortment of Barns and shops (7) with rolling pastures sets this place apart as being one of the prettiest locations on the market today. Great water you have to call to see this one today
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
26528-29B AVENUE
$ 379,900
ALDERGROVE AFFORDABILITY
CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100
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LISTINGS WANTED
26 ACRES
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
SOLD
Check this one out in a great neighborhood 3 bedrooms on main floor with partially finished basement, new bathroom upstairs newer roof and very neat and clean home yes you can just move into this one without spending your time painting a redecorating. Southern exposed back yard and pad and wiring in already for a new hot tub If you are looking to get into the real estate market this is the one and now is the time call and see how affordable this can be.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
6525 LEFEUVRE ROAD $1,000,000 33 ACRE BUILDING SITE Take a look. Here you have it! The long driveway to a private buildings site is in, the city water is in, and there already is a shop for you to enjoy. This is not drive by as it’s too private to see C anything. About 25 acres is usable the other 8 acres is ravine privacy. Take a look here and no GST on the sale.
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COMPLETELY REDONE!
$1,800,000
27691 DOWNES ROAD
SOLD All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 $ 179,900
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PORT KELLS WAREHOUSE FOR SALE
NEW PRICE!
Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.
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