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Langley blueberry farmer Gert Weller was preparing to write off much of his crop due to an early growing season and lack of pickers. Then his grandson, Rob, took to social media to describe the problem and dozens of people started showing up, en masse. It was the farm’s biggest day in his 40 years in business, he said.
Langley blueberry farmer Gert Weller was preparing to write off much of his crop due to an early growing season and lack of pickers. Then, his grandson Rob put the word out on social media and people started showing up. Lots of people. Thanks to the unseasonably warm and sunny weather that has meant the earliest start for the B.C. blueberry season in recent memory, the bushes at the Weller farm at 26097 84 Avenue were bowed down by the weight of unpicked berries earlier this week. Finding the people to pick them, either through hiring pickers or allowing customers to pick their own, has been tough. “It’s been a terrible year,” Weller told The Times during a Monday afternoon visit. “We’ll lose tons, because they’re over-ripe and fall off.” As Weller was walking through his 10-acre berry patch, he noticed that there seemed to be
more people than usual picking berries. Oddly, they seemed to recognize him. A few insisted on having their picture taken with him, using their smart phones to record the moment. Weller obliged, smiling. As he did, he could see more and more people walking through the trees to his berries. A temporary parking lot on his front lawn was filling up with dozens of vehicles. Weller’s grandson Rob had posted a story online about the situation together with a photo of the 89-year-old Weller standing by the sign at the front gate of his farm. By Monday, the story had migrated to WeChat, a Chinese-language mobile text and messaging service said to be the largest standalone messaging app by monthly active users. It told readers how an “older gentleman” needed a hand getting his blueberries harvested and gave the price, location and hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continued Page 5
Man who abducted, assaulted 11-year-old denied parole BR IAN ABROSIMO TOLD PAROLE BOARD THAT THE ‘MONST ER’ W ITH IN HIM IS DEAD MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti m e s Re po r t e r
A B.C. parole board has concluded that Brian Abrosimo is likely to seriously harm someone if he is let out of jail at this time. Abrosimo told the board that the ‘monster’
within him is ‘dead’ but they disagreed. In 2006, Abrosimo, 52, was sentenced to 14 years in prison, followed by a 10year supervision order for abducting an 11-year-old Langley girl from a rural Aldergrove road.
In August 2004, he used his van to knock down two children who were riding bicycles along 256 Street, kidnapping the 11-year-old girl, taping her eyes and mouth, and driving her to Surrey where he sexually assaulted her.
He later dropped her off and she ran to a nearby home for help. Her friend was left behind in a ditch, with cuts, bruises and a broken wrist, watching the van disappear. Continued Page 5
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That Langley resident Michael Bennett is alive today could be considered a miracle. Now, Bennett’s fiance, Kayleigh Stevens, is praying for one more miracle — that the couple can keep their wedding date at the end of August. Bennett, 30, was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver at Sun Peaks, near Kamloops, on July 19. He was visiting the ski resort town to celebrate his brother’s stag. Around 2:30 a.m., Bennett and two others were walking along Sun Peaks Road. They had left a club and were returning to their hotel. “They were walking single file along the shoulder of the road. Michael was in the back and using his flashlight on his phone so they could see,” said Stevens. The three men heard a truck driving up behind them before it hit Bennett with such force, it sent him flying 20 feet in the air. “There were no skid marks, (just) clear tire tracks off the road and then the truck driver drove off,” said Stevens. “We are only guessing, but maybe the driver passed out, woke when he or she hit Michael, and drove off.” Police said there would be damage to the truck.
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Bennett’s brother and friend ran to his side. He was unconscious and badly injured. It took an ambulance 30 minutes arrive, before he was rushed to Royal Inland Hospital, where he spent seven days, doctors working to repair his broken body. He has a skull fracture, with bleeding under the skull, a broken collar bone and multiple fractures in his pelvis. “But we have been told he will heal, he will be back to normal one day. It’s truly a miracle,” said Stevens. He was discharged on Saturday and returned to his Langley home, where he is in a body sling and still suffering from a concussion. His road to recovery will take months, but he will recover, said Stevens. She thanked the community of Langley for its support and prayers.
“All the phone calls and texts, all the prayers . . . we truly believe that is why Michael is doing so well,” she said. “We have forgiven the driver. It was a horrible mistake they made. “But we want this person to come forward — not to seek justice, but for the safety of themselves and others on the road. This person shouldn’t be driving,” said Stevens. The truck involved is described as a dark-coloured, older model pickup truck, similar to a Chevy S-10. Kamloops Rural RCMP investigators issued a plea for information and have said the driver would have known that he or she hit someone and may have told someone about it. Lead investigator Const. Brett Foley said police are asking anyone with information about this hit and run or who knows of a vehicle fitting the suspect description, operating in the Sun Peaks area, to contact the Kamloops Rural RCMP at 250-3141800 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477(TIPS). The victim’s family has posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. For the $10,000 reward, call the Lambert and Williams Law Corporation in Victoria at 1-250-5892174.
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Dodge pickup backed up and hit the police car at a high rate of speed. The driver then fled the area. Other officers located the truck in a cul de sac at Wakefield Drive and 196B Place. Again, the driver attempted to flee, striking the same police vehicle she had hit earlier in the pursuit, with the flat-deck
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Traveling through time at Brigade Days celebration MARCY LUI STEPS BACK 200 YEARS TO PORTRAY A MÉTIS WOMAN AT HISTORIC FORT LANGLEY DAN FER GUSON Tim es Reporter
Marcy Lui has learned many new things working as a volunteer re-enactor at the Fort Langley Historic Site. As part of stepping back in time to portray a Métis woman from the 1800s, Lui, a retired bookkeeper, has learned how to play the spoons, how to bead, to knit, to weave and how to use a black powder musket, among other skills. Lately she’s been working with bullrush plants, learning how use them for traditional crafts, food and medicine. In the process, she has also discovered that she is allergic to the plants, but not enough to force her into abandoning her investigation. “I come home and I’m sneezing,” she laughs. The plants are just too fascinating. Among other things, Lui has learned the dried pollen from a bullrush plant can be used on wounds to remove blood clots, their stems can be used for whooping cough, and the roots have diuretic properties. Pounded to a jelly, the plants can be used as a poultice for wounds, cuts, burns and scalds. “Eating the young flower heads is supposed to stop diarrhea.” Lui has been a volunteer at Fort Langley since 2010, putting in 1,500 hours during that time, much of it in character as a Métis person of mixed Hawaiian and First Nations ancestry, wearing traditional garments that include a cedar hat made for her by a Kwantlen elder. This was not how she imagined spending her retirement, Lui says. “I just sort of fell into it.” The only reason she came to the fort in the first place was to take a one-day blacksmithing course that looked like it would be fun. The idea of going back in time did not particularly interest her. “It’s history,” she recalls saying at the time. “It’s dull. It’s boring.” She has a different view now. “Living history is so much more vibrant and is totally intriguing,” Lui says. “There are endless opportunities to learn new historic skills and to share these passions.” Lui would love to go back during the time the fort was active to truly see and experience what it was like to live in those times. Back then, it was said people could walk across the river on the backs of salmon. The Fraser river was so full of the fish you could put your hand in and touch them easily. “To be able to see this would be awesome,” Lui says. “(And) to see the giant trees of
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Dressed as a Métis woman, Fort Langley’s Marcy Lui, shows off some handcrafted items made with the bullrush plant. Lui is a volunteer re-enactor who has become fascinated by early Canadian history. She will be among the volunteers who will step into character at the fort on the B.C. Day long weekend, and help bring history to life for Brigade Days visitors. The Brigade arrives at Marina Park at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3.
PLENTY TO DO IN FORT LANGLEY ON B.C. DAY LONG WEEKEND Fort Langley National Historic Site is celebrating Brigade Days each day of the B.C. long weekend, with the arrival of the fur Brigade to Marina Park at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3. A bagpipe procession will meet the brigadiers at the water, where a procession will go to the James Douglas statue and then inside the Fort. To celebrate B.C. Day, the fort will open the doors for a free concert which begins at 7 p.m. on Monday. Saturday through Monday, the fort will bustle with activities, where visitors can take in weapons, spinning and trapping demonstrations, farm and garden tours, gold panning and more. On Sunday, there is a ladies high tea from noon to 2 p.m. and a ladies layers fashion show of the 1800s at 1:30 p.m.
the 1800s.” During Brigade Days, Lui will be one many re-enactors gathered in Fort Langley for the August long weekend. Representing Hudson’s Bay Company workers, aboriginal traders and trappers, they will play music and demonstrate traditional skills such as spinning wool and musketry. The weekend features the arrival of the fur brigades canoe re-enactment at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3. Re-enactors will unload their cargo of furs, barrels and digni-
taries at Fort Langley’s Marina Park. The arrival of the brigade portrays an annual event dating from 1848, when Langley became the main depot for the Hudson’s Bay Company on the west coast. Every summer, the brigades traveled down the rivers to Fort Langley in canoes filled with furs and other goods that had been traded from aboriginal people at interior forts. They would unpack the goods for shipment to England, then repack their canoes with supplies to take back to the interior.
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Abrosimo to remain in prison until 2020 Abrosimo, from Page 1
Abrosimo was also convicted of handcuffing and gagging a sextrade worker before violently assaulting and raping her the month prior to the abduction of the Langley girl. On July 16, the parole board voted to detain Abrosimo until the end of his sentence in 2020, concluding that “there is no supervision programs that would protect the community adequately from the risk that you present at this time.” A psychological risk assessment done on Abrosimo on June 2, concluded that he is impulsive and has a ‘very high risk to reoffend, both generally and with sexual violence.’ The parole board noted that the emotional damage Abrosimo has inflicted on his victims is permanent and devastating. The girl’s family urged the parole board to keep Abrosimo behind bars forever. At the hearing, Abrosimo told board members that he attributed his actions to his addiction to meth and the “monster within.” He assured them he would never use drugs again and that “the monster is dead.” But the board found his observations to be naive and optimistic. In December 2013, he punched another offender in the face in an unprovoked attack. At the parole hearing, Abrosimo revealed that when he snatched the girl in 2004, he had
Flood of customers connected on WeChat Berries, from Page 1
There are thousands of WeChat users in the Lower Mainland. That explained the sudden surge of customers, and the fact they all seemed to recognize Weller. The result was one of the bus-
iest days at the Weller farm that Jack Trudgian, a family friend who was helping with the customers, has seen. “I don’t know what your grandson did, but it worked” Trudgian said to Weller. “It’s incredible.” Weller was pleased.
“I’m 40 years here, (operating this farm), and I’ve never had a day like today,” he said. As the flood of customers continued, a beaming Weller greeted them in at the entrance to the berry patch, passing out buckets, collecting cash and posing for photos.
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times at a man. In 2003, while high on drugs, he threatened to shoot a police officer and himself. He claimed to have a gun but was, in fact, in possession of a stapler. In 2004, before the kidnapping and sexual assault of the Langley girl, he went back to the home of his exwife and assaulted her, allegedly attempting to rape her again. Abrosimo suffered a brain injury during a jail riot in 2008. But, since birth, he has had limited cognitive abilities. In his sentencing report, the court learned that Abrosimo was sent to a special needs school where it is alleged he was physically and sexually abused. In 2010, he tried to sue the Attorney General, saying he was being harshly treated during his incarceration and that his life had been threatened.
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Employees at the Willoughby Town Centre Dental arrived at work last Wednesday morning to find the front window of the business smashed and the office rifled through. Surveillance footage shows a vehicle pulling up to the dental office inside the 208 Street shopping centre at 3:49 a.m. A man looked into the dental office and then smashed the front window, gaining entry and stealing several items. The suspect then drove off. Langley RCMP said they will review the footage to see if they can identify the suspect. Cpl. Holly Marks said there doesn’t appear to be a spike in break-ins at the shopping complex. However, she encourages businesses to report all break-ins to police. If you have any information about this break-in or recognize the suspect in the photo call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.
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Bridge widening, roundabout in works for 203 Street CITY ANNOUNCES FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL FUNDING FOR 2016 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Re po r t e r
A bridge widening, traffic roundabout and dedicated bike lanes are in the works for the City of Langley. The announcement came on Friday morning as MP Mark Warawa and MLA Mary Polak joined Mayor Ted Schaffer, City council members and staff at the 203 Street Nicomekl Bridge, where the work will be completed. The City is receiving financing for the upgrades through the Small Communities Fund, with the federal and provincial governments providing $1.4 million apiece. Langley City will be responsible for the remaining portion of the $4.3 million project. The project will see a roundabout constructed at the intersection of 203 Street and 53 Avenue. The bridge will be widened by approximately 1.65 metres on each side and new bridge supports installed within the Nicomekl River floodplain. Directional bike lanes and a multiuse path will also be added on both
sides of 203 Street. The upgrades will improve traffic flow and make it safer for commuters, pedestrians and cyclists, said Warawa, who represented Denis Lebel, the minister of infrastructure, communities and intergovernmental affairs, at the announcement. Polak said the improvements will make the area safer and more user-friendly. She added that projects like this would not be possible if not for the prudent work of all levels of government. “If it wasn’t for governments watching the pennies, we wouldn’t be seeing these kinds of investments,” Polak said. Before the project breaks ground, the City will consult with local residents and key stakeholders, including the cycling community, “to make sure the local concerns are addressed and the design represents the specific needs of the 203 Street corridor,” said Schaffer. Consultation is expected to happen in September or October, with work on the project scheduled to begin in early 2016.
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The call has been answered. For a while, it looked as though, for the first time in 15 years, there would be no Terry Fox run in the City of Langley this September. Early in June, Donna White, the provincial director of the Terry Fox Foundation for B.C./Yukon, issued a plea for a volunteer organizer, to ensure that the local fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society would get off the ground this year. Losing an event that, during the past decade and a half, has raised more than $61,000 for cancer research would be bad enough, said White. The fact this year marks the 35th anniversary of the run celebrating Fox’s own Marathon of Hope, would make the loss that much more disappointing. Enter Marg McGuire-Grout. Browsing through the local paper over coffee one morning in June, McGuire-Grout, a Langley woman whose work background is in physical fitness, saw White’s plea and decided to give her a call. She woke up the next day in a cold sweat, wondering what she got her self into, she confessed with a laugh. But McGuire-Grout has hit the ground running, and already, she and the rest of the committee are hard at work, organizing the Sept. 20 event, which begins and ends in Douglas Park. Like most events of any scope, the Langley City Terry Fox Run will need a small army of volunteers to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. She’s looking for route marshalls, people to do traffic control, to set up and tear down the route, to help with registration and work the concession. At least, those are the jobs she can think of off the top of her head. With less than two months to go until run day, McGuire-Grout and her team have lots on their plate, but when it comes to ensuring Terry’s legacy will continue to be honoured in the City of Langley, it’s great to see that they’re off to a running start. Anyone who would like to add their name to the list of volunteers is invited to contact McGuire-Grout at 604-5302432 or by email at mmcguiregrout@yahoo.com.
Another season of giving It’s the height of summer vacation eligibility to donate by another six season and for a lot of families, that months. Eventually, I got out of the means it’s time to travel to new and habit, altogether. exciting places. For others, a chance Anyone who’s donated blood to set up camp in an old favourite. knows that it is, by necessity, a long An unfortunate side effect of all and involved process — one that can that extra traffic on B.C. highways is take an hour or more to complete. that it means Canadian Blood SerIt’s not always easy to make the vices’ demand for donors is once FROM THE time but, then again, excuses don’t again at a seasonal high. save many lives. Langley Township firefighters anThe need for blood was revealed to swered the call earlier this month, Brenda Anderson me in an unexpected way a couple hosting a blood donation clinic and Saturdays ago, as I joined a group issuing a challenge to their comof women for an outdoor concert in rades in Abbotsford to do the same. White Rock. My first attempt in a number of years to One friend’s sister called to say she would donate blood last fall was at a similar event. make the drive out from West Vancouver to It ended almost as quickly as it began. join us. That’s not all that unusual, except At a CBS donor clinic, one of the first of that she had been in the hospital earlier in many stops between the front door and the the week, her chronic lung condition sapchair involves a mini-bloodletting, where ping her energy among its other effects. donors’ iron levels are checked. But that evening Mandy felt fantastic. And it was here that my attempt to give A blood transfusion had given her rethe gift of life came to a screeching halt, as newed energy and her delight at being out, the technician glanced at the number on enjoying life for the first time in ages was her screen, thanked me for my time and evident. pointed me politely toward the exit. Approximately every minute of every day In fact, of the four of us who stood around somebody in Canada, like Mandy, needs chatting together that morning as we wait- blood, and it takes more than 100,000 doed to be called, all were dismissed — three nors each year to meet that need. for having low iron levels and one for reaThe wide range of safety measures that sons related to blood pressure. have been put into place to protect both I had been a semi-regular, if not frequent, donors and potential recipients, means the blood donor during my college days, but af- pool CBS can draw from is a lot smaller than ter graduation, work and life got in the way, the adult population at large. and my donations grew fewer and further But the number of units it can take to help between. a single person is staggering. According to Canadian Blood Service’s change from CBS’s website, up to five donors are needed drop-in to by-appointment donations had to get one person through heart surgery. put an end to my habit of donating whenevIt takes eight donors a week to treat someer I passed a clinic, had the time and hadn’t one fighting leukemia and as many as 50 given too recently to be eligible. donors to save a single car crash victim. A few attempts to book an appointment It’s a numbers problem that can only be met with conflicts and subsequent cancel- solved one pint at a time. lations. It’s in us to give, but it’s up to all of us to The decision to get a tattoo set back my make the effort.
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The question needs to be asked why Ronald Arthur Teneycke was allowed on the street in the first place. Ronald Teneycke’s story is a sad one. Sad for him, and far more sad for those who crossed his path. Over the years, Teneycke, an untreated sex offender, has bounced in and out of jail, serving time for a variety of crimes. Most recently, he pleaded guilty to making or possessing explosives and possessing a weapon contrary to a court order and was sentenced to 90 days in jail intermittently on weekends, which he defaulted on earlier this month. This led to the RCMP manhunt for the prolific offender, who was considered armed and dangerous. This isn’t an argument about getting tough on crime, or needing longer sentences. What we have here is an individual that the judicial system has failed. Teneycke’s record makes it clear he was unable to fit into society. But our system kept putting him back on the street, even as his behaviour got more and more erratic. Despite Teneycke’s designation as a prolific offender in 2013, little changed. He continued to make regular appearances in court, breaching his probation conditions or being charged with new crimes. You can look at it from two directions, either the courts needed to do a better job of protecting society from a dangerous man like Teneycke, or they needed to do a better job of getting him help, whether he wanted it or not. Today’s situation was inevitable. Sadly, Teneycke is now endangering lives, both of the public and of the RCMP who conducted the search for him. Now that Teneycke has been captured, we hope the courts see fit to ensure that he never be in a position to threaten this, or any, community ever again. – Penticton Western News
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LSRS board Single family dwellings unfairly must follow its targeted by water restrictions own governing bylaws Editor: I totally agree with René Doyharcabal’s letter “Members not responsible for harming Seniors Society” (The Times, July 22). Members of the Langley Senior’s Resource Centre are not responsible for turmoil initiated by the society board. Shauna Sailer, society board chair, continually blames a small group of members for deliberately attempting to destroy the LSRS. This is not true. Ms. Sailer fails to respond to membership requests that she and the board abide by the LSRS bylaws and constitution. Over 200 members (not a “small group”) signed a petition to review the actions of the board where said actions did not follow the LSRS bylaws. At no time did members ask for the board to be removed. On May 26, the board held an extraordinary general meeting with a proposed resolution for the removal of the board itself (approximate cost over $11,000). All this was done by the board to avoid answering the question of whether the board was following its own governing bylaws. Members should take a long look at this and consider whether they want a board that ignores its own bylaws or one that is honest and open about its function. BARBARA DALY, LANGLEY
Editor: With regard to water restrictions, Metro Board chair Greg Moore says, “We’re all in this together.” While I understand that we all need to do our bit with the current water shortage why, I wonder, do all the restrictions seemed to be aimed at single family dwellings. As indicated in your article, homeowners are now banned from watering lawns, refilling hot tubs, pools and garden ponds or washing vehicles. Fine and good but the rest of the population should be required to make sacrifices as well. I have yet to see any restrictions put
on those living in condos or townhouses. Perhaps they could do their share by showering or bathing only twice a week, only running the dishwasher and laundry once a week, and keeping the toilet flushing to a minimum. With our local politicians moving towards higher density and all that entails, there are now so many people crammed into small areas (take a look at the construction going on down 208 Street) I think it would be fair for those residents to keep water use to a minimum. I’m thinking that one townhouse complex full of people will use a lot
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Mayor earns far more per capita A lawn than Canada’s prime minister is not a parking lot
Editor: I was surprised to learn some of these public servants (in the Township of Langley) earn three to six times what I earn in a year. I am paying for their salaries and their expense accounts out of my taxed yearly income. I don’t appreciate how the mayor and the council members can vote to raise their salaries which in turn increases my taxes. If the prime minister of all of Canada earns approximately $325,000 to govern a population
Fletcher’s punches fail to land Editor: Re: Tom Fletcher’s “Nestle protest doesn’t hold water” (langleytimes.com). Mr. Fletcher pulls no punches, calling the SumOfUs/WaterWealth petition nonsense in the opening paragraph of his piece. Fortunately none of Fletcher’s punches land, being aimed at places the petition never stood. As a representative of WaterWealth I sincerely apologize to Mr. Fletcher if he took the words “suck B.C. dry” literally and mistook the opening comment for the whole conversation. We had not anticipated that,
more water in a day than my subdivision does in a week. And will we be getting a tax break for the water we don’t use this year? One more thing — for those of us with ponds that contain fish — I will continue to top up my pond as required to ensure that the fish survive, even if I have to do it one bucket at a time. Moore says “we’re all in this together,” but all I’ve seen so far are restrictions against homeowners (aka taxpayers). JOE SCHILLER,
and feedback we have received indicates that the public went well beyond that opening comment to understand the broader issues that the petition was about — primary among them being to ensure that the Water Sustainability Act is sufficiently funded to be fully implemented. The review of rental rates under the act, that the petition sought and that the province promised even before the petition was delivered, is but one more step in the ongoing work to ensure that the public’s voice is heard in development of strong regulations for the Wa-
ter Sustainability Act, the first major update of B.C. water law in over a century. Perhaps Mr. Fletcher overlooked that the petition text was “Charge a fair price for Canada’s groundwater! Commit now to review the water rates!” Those rates, ranging from $0.02 to $2.25, apply to some 80 categories of water use. None of those 80 categories of use can be satisfied with either tap water or a jug from the fridge. IAN STEPHEN, CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR WATERWEALTH PROJECT
of about 35,500,000 people, how on Earth can the Township of Langley justify over $105,000 for a mayor to govern a population of about 142,000? If he was paid at the same rate by population, the prime minister should be earning $26,364,000 a year. PAULA BOWMAN,
Editor: I am tired and disgusted by people in my neighbourhood ALDERGROVE that park their vehicles in the middle of their front yards. Do they not realize that they are making the neighbourhood look like a ghetto? Most of us take care of our homes and yards Editor: What’s the problem with Nestle and try and keep evnot paying for water? How about beer, wine, erything neat and tidy. soda, a cup of coffee or tea? There’s no difDo these “yard parkference, they all profit from selling water, ing lot” people not only Nestle doesn’t add anything to it. realize or consider As others have said, charging for wathat they are dragging ter makes it a commodity which, under down the neighbourNAFTA, could then be shipped by Nestle to hood, and probably the the USA and Mexico. value and residents’ Who really began this protest against (but ability to sell a home? really for) Nestle? It’s time they started Nestle wants to buy and sell our water, to care about the apbut once a price is established and they pay pearance of the neighmore we may eventually pay more, too — bourhood and consider bottled or not. others. GARY HUNTBATCH, SANDY CAMPBELL, ABBOTSFORD LANGLEY
If Nestle pays more, we pay more, too
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KPU students drive project to restore part of Logan Creek An initiative led by students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is being launched in full force this fall to restore four acres of urban forest along Logan Creek. The Logan Creek Integrity Project, announced at KPU on July 14, is a student-driven project, intended to address the environmental effects of heavy agricultural use and construction in the area. Over the years, these have altered Logan Creek and led to the destruction of native vegetation and fish habitat, drained wetlands and frequent flooding. The program, started by the first graduating class from KPU’s urban ecosystems degree program, is already underway and will pick up steam when the fall semester begins this September. Although they’re unsure how long it will take to complete the restoration, KPU students will continue the work until the entire area is restored. It is expected that future students will also look after maintenance for years to come. The ultimate goal is to transform the site into an ecological buffer for the creek. The area will support a thriving, bio-diverse salmon habitat and native fruit-bearing plants traditionally used by the Kwantlen First Nation. There will also be a self-guided trail, interpretive signs in English and Hun’qumi’num dialect, and an invitation for all visitors to pick and enjoy the berries they see. Dr. Betty Worobec, dean of the faculty of science and horticulture, calls the program a “wonderful example of experiential learning in the classroom.” The project is being funded in part by a $25,000 contribution from CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program and their partners, Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom.
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Langley played role in Ebola fight LIBERIA’S CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER CAME TO TOWN TO SAY THANK YOU, PROVIDE UPDATE ON WEST AFRICAN CRISIS FRANK BUCHOLTZ Times Contributor
Ebola has been officially eradicated in Liberia*, one of three West African countries hit hard by the deadly disease in 2014. And Langley residents played an important role in the fight. Dr. Francis Kateh, deputy minister of health and chief medical officer for Liberia, was in Langley and other parts of B.C. for several days in June to thank donors and to update them on progress in the affected countries. The local donations were co-ordinated and shipped by the Korle-Bu Neuroscience Foundation, (KBNF) a Langley-based organization. The foundation, set up by Marj Ratel, a Walnut Grove resident, has as its mission improving health care in areas of Africa. In Liberia, it partners with Jackson F. Doe Hospital in Tappitta, a rural area located about 320 km from Liberia’s capital, Monrovia. Kateh was named chief executive officer and medical director of the Tappitta hospital in 2010. He grew up in Liberia and was able to pursue his medical studies in St. Lucia before returning to Liberia to work as a physician during the first Liberian civil war. In 2008, he obtained a master of professional studies in homeland security leadership with emphasis in public health disaster preparedness. This stood him in good stead in the Ebola crisis. At first, the Liberian government was unsure of what to do about illness caused by the Ebola virus, as was the case in neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone. The disease had never before been seen in the three countries, all of which have minimal health infrastructure. They weren’t the only ones. The World Health Organization and other bodies also were unsure of how to respond, and the indecision allowed the disease to spread dramatically. “One of the key factors that helped in Liberia was when the leadership got involved,” Kateh said, referring to president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. “Within the African context, the president calls the shots. If the president says she wants it done, it is done.” With assistance from partner or-
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WEST AFRICAN NATIONS DEVASTATED Ebola has had a devastating effect on Liberia and two neighbouring West African countries, Guinea and Sierra Leone. The first case is believed to have occurred in Guinea in December, 2013. As there was no history of the disease there, it took close to two months before Ebola was confirmed as the disease which was rapidly killing dozens of people. By then it had spread to Liberia and soon afterwards, Sierra Leone. The outbreak occurred in a remote area where the three countries are close together and there are few border controls. On June 24 the World Health Organization stated that there ganizations and the U.S. Army, Liberia was able to develop a plan to eradicate the disease. Initial military measures did not solve the problem and, in fact, helped make it worse. When an area of Monrovia was quarantined and people were unable to leave, there were fears of starvation as most people do not have a stockpile of food, due to the heat and lack of storage ability. “The community became engaged,” he said. “We realized that a system of using the military to fight a public health crisis doesn’t work.” KBNF soon became involved in the Ebola crisis. With leadership
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Times was instrumental in helping isolate a patient, the better it is.” Liberia also implemented a RITE gather funds and equipment to strategy (rapid isolation in treatship. The good results in Tappitta came ment of Ebola) which Kateh likto the notice of the national gov- ened to a fire suppression crew usernment, and Kateh was asked to ing a helicopter to quickly respond go to Margibi County, where there to a forest fire. Gradually, the numwas a full-blown Ebola ber of cases was crisis. The death rate reduced, at first in was 10 to 15 people a smaller numbers, and day and many health then dramatically. care workers were On May 9, Liberia coming down with was the first of the the disease — most of three countries to be them dying. declared Ebola-free. “I was asked to go Kateh said it is sharand help stabilize the ing its techniques area,” he said. “Friends with Guinea and Sitold me not to go, that erra Leone, and there it could be a set-up. But is much better co-orI remembered what dination than was Danny (Moe, a KBNF the case before. He is board member) had DR . FR ANCIS hopeful it will come told me when I was KATEH to an end in the other in Canada last August. two countries soon. He had said to me ‘You As a result of his efwill have a major role to forts, he was recently play in Liberia, and God named deputy miniswill see you through.’ So ter of health and chief I went. “Within three weeks, medical officer for Litechniques we’d used in beria. Tappitta began to take effect. He is ever watchful about Ebola “I met with Tom Frieden (head of and emphasizes that not enough the Centre for Disease Control in is known about it to ensure that Atlanta), and told him about our Liberia will remain Ebola-free. He approach, and he met with the also is grateful to Canadians who president and asked her to bring helped when his country faced its this approach to the national level.” worst health crisis ever. He was then named deputy inci“Thank you for what you’ve dent manager for Liberia in dealing done,” he said. with Ebola, and was charged with Those interested in finding out organizing the medical response more about KBNF can see their and finding and placing resources. website kbnf.org. A community care centre (CCC) *Editor’s note: a new case of Ebola strategy was implemented, with was confirmed in Liberia, on June 30. the premise that “the sooner we
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It was a fun-filled day on the farm, with more than 400 children and parents attending Langley Child Development Centre’s annual Family Picnic at Aldor Acres last month. “Families were so grateful for the range of activities available for their children who have varying needs and abilities,” said Langley Children’s Society’s Cora Boecker. “There were hayrides and a petting zoo, to face painting, arts and crafts.” Each year, Langley Child Development Centre (LCDC) hosts a family picnic to celebrate families who have received or are receiving services from the LCDC. It’s an opportunity to come together in a safe and supportive environment. Here, they can share in the common experience of having children with unique challenges — from having delays related to being born 17 weeks early, to a diagnosis of Down syndrome or autism, to facing a life-limiting illness, said Boecker. “These are all of the various experiences that Langley families face on a daily basis,” she said. In the past, LCDC held the picnic at a small local park, close to the office. Access to parking and washrooms has always been a challenge, said Boecker. This year, LCDC approached Aldor Acres to see if it was possible to host the picnic at their accessible farm. “Without a moment’s hes-
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HOTEL WAS LEFT SMOKEY, BUT NOBODY WAS INJURED A fire in a dryer caused a temporary evacuation of all the residents living at the West Country Hotel on Friday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m., Langley City Fire was called to the hotel, located in the 20200 block of 56 Avenue. The small fire was put out quickly, but there was some smoke on the second floor. Firefighters used fans to push the smoke out. No one was injured and residents were allowed to return by 4:15 p.m. Fire chief Rory Thompson said this isn’t the first time this year they have been called out for a dryer fire at the hotel. He confirmed that the fire alarms didn’t sound, but the fire extinguishers in the building are up to date.
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Barack Obama, the latest Canada-U.S. lumber agreement is due to expire in October. It will be more difficult to defend what University of Alberta economist Jack Mintz calls a “Soviet-style approach to price determination.� B.C. used to do something similar to this with wine, protecting a backward industry cranking out mostly god-awful plonk. Competition made the wine industry better, and now it’s world class. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Canada and with the the European push for the Union has alTrans Pacific ready chipped Partnership, as away at this Japan protests protection. federal and The Conprovincial servative restrictions BC government that push up is tiptoeing on the cost of logs this issue as for export. Tom Fletcher a fall election Ottawa regapproachulates the exes, with rural seats port of private land across the country at logs, but only in B.C. stake. But the United This is a long-standing Kingdom, Australia irritant for private land and New Zealand have owners, holding the deregulated their dairy domestic price for preindustries and the Camium “J grade� Dougnadian industry is allas fir logs below $80 ready facing increased per cubic metre while cheese imports due to the price in Asia and the European Union Washington state has agreement. climbed above $100. It’s an issue to watch The U.S. has long as the federal election complained about heats up. The NDP has B.C.’s cheap Crown positioned itself as land stumpage and a defender of supply low domestic log pricmanagement, a par- es in general, viewing ticularly touchy issue them as a subsidy to in rural Quebec, while lumber production. the federal Liberals are Indeed, this whole committed to keeping protection apparatus up with the U.S. and is designed to stimujoining the Trans-Pacif- late domestic milling, ic Partnership. although it doesn’t The trend toward fre- seem to be working. er trade is broad and The main investment long. The Harper gov- by B.C. forest compaernment ended the nies recently has been monopoly of the Ca- buying southern U.S. nadian Wheat Board in sawmills. 2012, and grain growThe coastal industry ers continue to com- has maintained that pete globally. profits from log exA trade deal with Ko- ports are keeping logrea saw tariffs come ging alive, paying for off Korean import ve- the harvest and prohicles, and life goes on. cessing of logs in B.C. With Pacific trade Another controlled talks in the backand protected ground, pushed hard commodity that is by U.S. President seldom discussed is logs. That’s changed
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Student artwork showcase More than 400 works of sewing and art from some of Langley’s youngest artists were showcased at Stephanie Ann Studios last month. The artwork, created by students ages five to 14, was displayed outside in Stephanie Deileman’s garden for the
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Port Kells Art Club classes held every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with general meetings the third Monday of each month. Instruction is provided by professional artists from the Lower Mainland area. New members of all levels of experience are welcome. Annual membership $30. The club exhibits three to four times per year in the community. Located at 20701 Fraser Hwy in Langley. Contact Rita Evans at 604-853-4006. Langley Concert Band is looking for new musicians. Meets Monday evenings 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mountain Secondary, 7755 202A St. Next rehearsal will be Sept 14. Do you have at least one year experience on your instrument? For more information email thelangleyconcertband@gmail.com or call 604-613-8312.
Langley Elks Lodge #259 is looking for members. The Elks are a non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing support to children and the community. Meets second and third Tuesdays, 8 p.m. from 9:30 p.m. Phone 604200-8569 or email langleyelks@gmail.com or visit www.elks-canada.org.
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Anne Murray Tribute at Langley Senior Resources Society Sept. 2, Prime Rib dinner and an evening of Anne Murray’s greatest hits featuring Laura Gillespie. Social Hour 4 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. Entertainment 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members $30, non-members $40, For more information call 604-530-3020.
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Langley Quilters’ Guild meets fourth Wednesday, except for Dec. Day meeting 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., night meeting 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42 Ave and 208 St. Contact Ina Spinks , 604-530-9049, for more info. or visit www.langleyquiltersguild.com.
First Capital Chorus is looking for men who love to sing. Rehearsals every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Willoughby Church, 20525 72 Ave. Visitors are welcome to watch or better yet, join us on the risers to learn a song, and stay for coffee. For more information, call Gord at 604530-4795 or John at 604-888-0435.
Langley Pos-Abilities Society is looking for volunteers. Will be required to become a member of the Society ($10/ year). Must have vehicle with trailer hitch, be capable of lifting or moving assistive devices, and available one part day per week. Mileage will be paid. Contact Zosia at 604-961-0117. Depressed, anxious, panic attacks, fears, worry, helplessness? Come to Recovery International, Monday nights, 7 p.m. in Langley Hospital cafeteria meeting room, northwest corner. Contact Heather at 604616-4800 or visit www.recovery canada. org. LMHA Penny Pincher Thrift Shop needs volunteer sorters and cashiers. Applications available in store at 20550 Fraser Highway. The Langley Lawn Bowling Club is for all ages and operates year-round, with carpet bowls and cards from October through April and outdoor bowling, May through September. Reasonable membership fees required. South end of Douglas Park. Call Nell at 604-534-7465 for information. Men’s Langley League Cribbage urgently needs players. Evenings, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Phone Rob 604-533-9363 or Tim 604530-2364. Singles Social and Walking Club seeks new members age 45 and up. For details, call Christina at 604-375-7732 or Dorothy at 604-594-1260 or email singsocwc@ gmail.com. Langley Newcomers and Friends is a non-profit, community minded club for women of all ages. Meets the first Tuesday of every month at the WC Blair Rec Centre at 7:15 p.m. For info phone Diane Campbell at 604-626-9678 or email us at langleynewcomers@hotmail.com. Langley Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to help out with Food & Friends social luncheon program. Requires a commitment of twice a month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (days of week and locations vary). Phone: 604-533–1679 or send email to ashley@lmow.ca. Volunteers needed at Langley Lodge Sign up at www.langleylodge.org and go to the Volunteer Page. Or call Judith McBride, 604-532-4209 or email jmcbride@langleylodge.org.
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Tough choice for dual-sport star LANGLEY SISTER ACT TAKING THEIR SHOW TO THE WATERS OF ALBERTA FOR WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES GARY AH U J A Ti me s Spo r t s
Soaring through the air or slicing through the water, Lauryn Cheung loves both her sports equally. Sadly, with the schedule makers not co-operating, she will not get the chance to stand atop the podium in both of her chosen sports. Cheung, a 16-year-old from Langley, had qualified to represent Team B.C. at the Western Canada Summer Games in both canoe/kayak and in track and field, where she specializes in the pole vault. The Games, featuring more than 2,500 athletes from the four western provinces and three territories, run Aug. 7 to 16 in Wood Buffalo, Alta. But once the competition schedule was released, Cheung realized that both of her events were being contested over the first five days of the competition. Forced to chose between the two, she is going with kayaking. “I would have really liked to compete in both, but it just wasn’t possible,” she said. That doesn’t mean one sport has the edge when it comes down to which is her favourite. Her rationale was that kayaking offers more opportunities to find the podium, as well as the fact there is more of a team aspect to the sport. “In pole vaulting, it is just me,” she explained. “But with kayaking, you are in the boat with other people; there are people counting on you and it is team effort.” At the Western Canada Summer Games, Cheung is scheduled to compete in the K-1, K-2 and K-4 events at several different distances. She will do alongside her older sister, 18-year-old Meghan. And that is fitting since it was Megan who introduced her to the sport.
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Lauryn Cheung is one of 25 athletes from Langley and Aldergrove who were chosen to represent Team B.C. at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta. The 16-year-old Cheung actually qualified in two sports — kayaking and track and field — but the competition schedule has both her events running concurrently, forcing her to drop track and field.
The sisters — as well as the youngest of the Cheung brood, 14-year-old Kirsten — are all members of the Fort Langley Canoe Club. Two years ago, Megan was preparing to head to the national championships. Wanting to enter a few more events, the kayakers were looking for a fourth for their boat, so the invite was extended to Lauryn, despite the fact she had not done the sport competitively, and that she was two years younger than her peers. Up until that point, Cheung had kayaked recreationally and had just recently stepped away from competitive gymnastics to focus more on pole vault and track and field. “I wasn’t the fastest right of the bat,” she admitted. “But I knew
Langley will be well represented at the upcoming Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta. Twenty-five athletes from Langley and another two from Aldergrove help make up the 334-person Team
how to compete and I knew how to train (so) I picked up the technique pretty quick.” And while some older siblings may not want their younger sister hanging around and forcing their way in, that was not the cause with the Cheung sisters. “At the beginning, it was like I had to show her the ropes,” Meghan said. “But after we started practising, it was ‘oh snap, she’s fast.’” Long term, Cheung is unsure which sport she will settle on. “I would like to keep doing them both as long as I can,” she admitted. “I am still pretty young and it is not like I need to spend all my time doing one sport. I think it is good to do more than one.” Cheung discovered pole vault
B.C. roster. The Games run Aug. 7 to 16 and feature more than 2,500 athletes from the four western provinces and three northern territories to compete in 18 sports. Robyn Buckingham,
Abigale Calvert, Nick Colyn, Tyler deJong, Adam Marshall, Hannah Rolfe, Michael Savage Jr. and Megan Champoux are competing in track and field. Lauryn and Meghan Cheung will compete
one summer while training with the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club. With her gymnastics background, pole vaulting is a natural fit. “I am used to flipping around and stuff like that,” she said. “I just find it a lot of fun (and) it is really cool when you get to go upside down.” And while some may not like being so high up in the air with a long drop down to the mat waiting below. But Cheung describes the feeling of being high up in the air as both exciting and calming, at the same time. Competing on a large stage is nothing new for Cheung. At the Canadian Legion track and field championships last summer, Cheung won bronze in the pole vault. And in addition
in canoe/kayak. Rhys Cratty, Wesley Moore, Colby Ring and Jayden Knight are on the B.C. baseball squad while Abbey Fortin and Julia Wright will be on the ball diamond as part of the softball squad.
to the Western Canada Summer Games, she recently qualified for the national kayak championships in Ottawa. Long term, Cheung — who enters Grade 11 at R.E. Mountain Secondary in September, where she is part of the school’s International Baccalaureate program — has big dreams: the Olympics. “That is the dream, but that is far, far away,” she said. “I don’t know which (sport) yet. I like them both and that is really far away.” Meghan, who is entering her second year at UBC in September, shares her sister’s ambition of one day competing for her country. “That’s the dream,” she said. “To travel and compete, that would be awesome.”
Kaitlyn MacEwen and William Bundy are on the girls and boys soccer teams, respectively. The other athletes are Victor Blaine (gymnastics), Brett Christensen (basketball), Leo Goldberg (judo),
Emma Harrison (rowing), Avery Heppell (volleyball), Pritpaul Johal (wrestling) and Renae Ledoux (swimming). Cheryl Jean-Paul will be attending as coach of the basketball squad.
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Home run barrage helps Senior Blaze advance A pair of fifth-inning home runs helped the Langley Senior Blaze eliminate the Burnaby Bulldogs and advance to this weekend’s provincial senior men’s baseball championships. Playing at Robert Burnaby Park in a best-ofthree playoff series for the Pacific Metro Baseball League over the weekend, the Blaze won the series 2-1. Jackson Gooch hit a three-run shot and two batters later, Scott Webster belted a two-run home run to power the Blaze to the 7-3 victory in Sunday’s game three. Jordan Broatch scattered three runs over seven innings. Burnaby had won game one on Saturday, 8-7, in a game Langley led 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fourth. Keenan Chanin and Nick Senior each had tworun home runs while Jesse Peters hit a solo shot. Needing a win in game two, the Blaze scored four times in the bottom of the sixth to break open a 1-1 game. Langley scored twice in the inning on wild pitches and Joe Germaine had an RBI double. Peters picked up the win with a complete game three-hitter. Langley will play at the provincial championships this weekend in Kamloops.
Defence delivers, but Rams fall short
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The defence was in fine form but the offence came up short in the season opener for the Langley Rams. Led by Brock Gowanlock — who finished with four quarterback sacks, three tackles and one assist — the Rams sacked Vancouver Island Raiders quarterback Liam O’Brien seven times. And normally, spending that much time in the opposition’s back-field would likely result in a victory. But the Raiders scored the game’s 15 final points to upend Langley 22-14 on Saturday afternoon in Nanaimo as the B.C. Football Conference season kicked off. Continued Page 23
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“ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, without an exhibition game, it always takes longer for your offence to get on the same page,” said Rams coach Jeff Alamolhoda. “It is going to be a work in progress.” Langley scored a pair of second quarter touchdowns as quarterback Devoun Hallums connected with Nathan Lund and Jordon Traversy. But that would be the only time all game the Rams found the end zone. Statistically, the game was fairly even with Langley out-gaining the Raiders 356 yards to 351 and both teams finding the end zone twice. But V.I. hit a pair of field goals — the Rams missed a 25-yarder — as well as forcing Langley to concede a safety. The Raiders also won the turnover battle, picking off a pair of passes, forcing a fumble to set up another score, and getting a turnover on downs, while Langley was unable to generate any turnovers. Another
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Langley Rams receiver Seye Akinsanmi is tripped up by V.I. Raiders defensive back Adam McDonald during Saturday’s B.C. Football Conference game at Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park. The home team won 22-14. discrepancy was penalties, as Langley was flagged 14 times for 120 yards while the Raiders committed half the infractions for 55 yards. Despite the loss, Al-
amolhoda saw positive signs. “We continued to fight,” he said. “And we (the coaching staff and the players) we just have to get back to work.
“If we do that, we know we are going to be OK.” The Rams will look for their first win as they visit the Kamloops Broncos on Aug. 2 at Hillside Stadium.
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The Langley Blaze offence went cold at the wrong time. The U18 baseball team scored a total of five runs — all of which came in one inning — over 21 innings. Not surprisingly, the Blaze lost their best-of-three B.C. Premier Baseball League to the Okanagan Athletics over the weekend at McLeod Athletic Park. On Saturday, Langley won the opener 5-2 but lost game two 1-0. That set up a winner-take-all game on Sunday with the A’s prevailing 4-0. “Our offence went cold at the wrong time of year,” summed up Langley coach Jamie Bodaly. “We battled hard all three games and I’m proud of their compete level. “It will be tough to say goodbye to some of my seniors; they bled for the Blaze.” All 12 graduating players will play either university or junior college baseball next year. The Blaze had finished fourth in the regular season at 28-16, four games ahead of fifth-place Okanagan (24-20). In game one of the series, Langley broke through for five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, including a two-run home run from Kristjan Storrie. Hayden Jaco also had an RBI double while Connor Chorpita drove in one run with an RBI single. That was more than enough offence for Cooper Misic, who allowed just a pair of runs in the
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Kristjan Storrie and the Langley Blaze saw their season come to an end after losing their best-of-three playoff series to the Okanagan Athletics. Storrie hit a two-run home run in a 5-2 game one victory, but the Blaze offence could not muster any runs the rest of the series. top of the seventh inning. He also struck out six. It was scoreless heading into the bottom of the seventh in game two when Michael Stovman issued a bases-loaded walk for the decisive run. The Langley offence was limited to two base hits and things
didn’t get much better with just three hits in game three. The Athletics scored once in the second inning and put the game out of reach with three runs in the third on their way to the 4-0 win. Parker Logan was tagged with the loss.
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MCCLELLAND, Rose Ellen (nee: Cook) May 26 1920 - July 24 2015 Rose entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on July 24th, 2015 in Langley, BC. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and greatgreat-grandmother. She is predeceased by her loving husband Lloyd and survived by her 3 sons, Ronald (Shirley), Roger (Victoria) and Robert (Joanne). Rose is lovingly remembered by her 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service followed by a public memorial service on Friday July 31st at 2pm at Christian Life Assembly, 21277 56 Ave., Langley, BC. The family would like to greatly thank Simpson Manor for the loving care provided. For online condolences visit valleyviewsurrey.ca Valley View Funeral Home 604-596-8866
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Req’d. F/T, Pmt. Sal: $48,500/yr. No educ. req’d. Exp: 2+yrs. Duties: Coordinate, supervise, schedule, evaluate & train farm workers. Supervise, oversee & evaluate growing & crop-related operations(tomatoes, cucumbers, flowers: poinsettias, mums & seasonal). Establish procedures. Ensure safety & quality controls are met. Maintain production records. Arrange maintenance & reparation of machinery. Evaluate & change specifications if products do not meet standards. Consult w/ managerial dept. for changes. Provide safety procedure in case of emergency. Accompany injured worker to medical center (if any). May perform general farm duties. Lang: English. Spanish an asset. Contact: Daryl from Darvonda Nurseries (6690 - 216th Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 2N9) Apply at: hr@darvonda.com
BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Must be avail nights & weekends. Forward Abstract & Resume to:
Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
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IN MEMORIAM
John Valenti Mankowski III
March 15, 1962 - July 28,2003 Born in Langley
No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same. In our hearts you memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, Johnny, That we do not think of you. Love Mom, Dad, Sissy and Eric
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Gertrude (Trudy) Hall It is with loving memories and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother Gertrude (Trudy) Hall on July 16, 2015 at the age of 90. Trudy is survived by her daughter Trudene and son-in-law Terry, her son Daniel and daughter-in-law Sandy, the light of her life grandchildren Daryl and Dana. Predeceased by her loving husband Burt Hall and brother John Perry. Trudy enjoyed writing, reading and special luncheons with her friends from Aqua Fit. Special thanks to the Palliative Care nurses and Dr. Thomas Park for their kindness.
Wanted: Part-Time Pressman
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Van 6AN0RESS HAS AN OPENING FOR A *OURNEYMAN Press Printers has an opening for a PT Pressman our Burnaby WEB OFFSET atPRESSMAN WITH location, MINIMUM starting immediately. Preference given YEARS EXPERIENCE 0REFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE EXPERIENCE WITH 'OSS 33# to those with WITH experience on single width 0ERRETTA 2'3 AND 4ECHNOTRANS GossPRESSES web presses. Shifts are 8 hours, 3 shiftsSYSTEMS per week. Must be willing to work -UST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK GRAVEYARD SHIFT nights & weekends. References required. PM AM DAYS WEEK Wage based on experience. 2EFERENCES REQUIRED
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A Celebration of Life will take place on August 15, 2015 from 1:00 until 3:00 in her family home.
GRABER, Henry Frank “Hank�
7E THANK ALL THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
(July 26, 1936 – July 14, 2015)
Hank will be deeply missed by his loving wife Sylvia and children Todd [and Vanessa], Robbin [and Guy], and Jade [and Gillian], grandchildren Kurtice, Hayden, Ruby, and Terra, and great grandchildren Ember and Jordan. Hank grew up in Vernon before moving to Vancouver in the 1950s, where he fell in love with Sylvia, who he married in 1958. After time in Vancouver they eventually moved to Langley in 1973, where Hank built a family home while running Shell gas stations, working as an autobody repair man, truck driver, or running his own businesses. In 1996 Hank put his creativity, and ability to simply figure things out, to the test when he began construction on what would become Around the Bend Bed and Breakfast, which he and Sylvia ran together for over 15 years. Hank was also a member of the Sechelt Legion and was an avid snooker player. His passion for life was fuelled by his curiosity, creativity, and spirit of wonderment. His 1000s of photographs are a testament to this. In keeping with his wishes there will be no memorial service and his ashes will be scattered in a private family ceremony at some of his favourite places to walk their dog Molly. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Cancer Agency in private.
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LABOURERS NEEDED Serious Applicants Only To unload 5 - 50 lb. pieces of product off trucks to re-palletize onto skids for receiving in warehouses. Hand-bombing - no machinery used. Nightshift and weekend work. Mandatory - Must have reliable transportation to & from work, steel toed footwear.
SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.50/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required. Positions open to all persons (incl. youth, aboriginals, new immigrants and all others) demonstrating their ability to meet expectations of full time, physical work in greenhouse environment. To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656
Please email resume to: fosterl1@telus.net or fax 604-853-5487
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com
or fax to 250-974-5216.
LOOKING FOR WORK?
7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6
Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers
We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr. Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: August 15, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract. NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.
F/T Positions Shifts between 6am - 6pm We offer benefits after 3/mo’s and incentives for reliablility & dedicated team work.
Apply In Person 22525 Fraser Hwy, Langley
PERSONAL SERVICES 172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS
Psychic Readings Palm - Tarot Card - Crystal Ball One visit will convince you of her amazing gift to guide you into the future. Solve all Problems of Life.
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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
TIM HORTONS STAFF
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
GREENHOUSE LABOURER
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES
Shop from home! Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com ** MONEY AVAILABLE ** 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages Use the EQUITY in your HOME for Consolidation, Renovation or Any Reason. Call Donna at BBK Investments Ltd. 604.341.2806
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SALES
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
SUNDECKS
SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com
DRYWALL
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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal
CLEANING SERVICES
EXP’D LADY will do House & Office Cleaning, Home Care for Elderly. Laundry & Ironing. 778-808-0514
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COMPUTER SERVICES
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
ELECTRICAL
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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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
Kristy 604.488.9161
FINANCIAL SERVICES
287
UNIQUE CONCRETE
257
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
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CONCRETE & PLACING
FREE ESTIMATES
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Per Molsen 604-575-1240
FENCING
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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GARDENING
ELECT SERVICES Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
Call 778-245-5006 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for a Junior Advertising Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to enhance their skill set. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to an existing client list, prospect new business as well as provide administrative and computer support to the Advertising and Ad Control departments, in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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 DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen
The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is highly motivated and has the ability to multi-task, along with strong organizational and communication skills. You will also be proficient in Mac, Excel and Word programs along with strong typing skills. The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. Please send your resume and cover letter to:
• Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers’ homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove
Lisa Prophet, Advertising Manager The News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2X 3K1 Email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com
Two open heart surgeries.
Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com
Posting closes on August 10, 2015 at 5pm.
Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give.
One big need.
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www.langleytimes.com The Langley Times HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300
LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
551
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
LAND ESCAPES CONTRACTING LTD. Excavating, Sand / Gravel Delivery Site Services, Riding Rings, Driveways, Drainage, Demolition, Foundations, Stump Removal, Brush Clearing, Dump Truck
PLUMBING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs
604-317-7748 MOVING & STORAGE
604 - 259 - 2482 www.arbutusroofing.com
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RENTALS
GARAGE SALES
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces avail. at 208th St & 40th Ave. 1000 to 1500 s.f. $1500-$4500. HEY! 1.5 ACRES, fenced & secure lot now available on 208th near 40th. Has small trailer with washroom facilities & approximately 3000 sf. of warehouse / storage / service building. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments
ABBOTSFORD
FLEA MARKET CLOSED July 26 & August 2nd Reopening August 9th For Info 604-859-7540
REAL ESTATE
Residential / Strata
320
REAL ESTATE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $85,488. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RENTALS 736
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
WHITE ROCK-Ocean view, updated 4 bdrm on East side. 4 blks to beach. $2500m. Call 604-720-8655
757
WANTED TO RENT • Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
SNOWBIRDS! Reliable tenant seeks peaceful, quiet studio suite. A++ references 360-510-6827 email: Suite15@outlook.com
604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604
736
TRANSPORTATION
WE’RE ON THE WEB
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper
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RENTALS
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
EXTRA CHEAP
Commercial & Residential
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
Local & Long Distance Moves * Licensed * Insured * Bonded All Truck Sizes & Trailers Amazing Rates! FREE Estimates. 778-928-5995
706
PIZZERIA FOR SALE - $79,000 Great Langley location. Call Shobha for details, 604-644-1035
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
625
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Eagle Crest, 22150-48th Ave Langley 2 bdrm 1160sqft condo 2 baths, 5appls, 3rd floor. Near elevator. $269,000. 778-996-3444.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
APARTMENT/CONDO 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
Affordable Housing & some market rent units for Seniors 55 +, 1 bedroom suites. No pets, No Smoking South Surrey
2010 TOYOTA MATRIX. 99K, auto, 4 cyl, dark blue, many options. $7000 Firm. 604-538-9257
Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.
604-538-8308
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MOTORCYCLES 2007 BMW X5, dark taupe, 125K, like new, fully loaded, $18,000. Call: (604)812-6937
Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Find That Perfect Rental Property - 100’s of Local Listings. 604-226-8038 Visit: www.cdnhomefinders.ca
Household / Construction
www.paintspecial.com
~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
SENIORS DISCOUNT
Call Mitch 604-813-9104
Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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SUNDECKS
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
For Sale By Owner $466,500 See PropertyGuys.com #149196 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, almost 3,000 s.f. $1100 Mortgage Helper. New Roof, Kitchen & Bath. Agents Compensated. 604-820-3226 Open House Sat-Sun 1-4 pm 7932 Stewart St, Mission HOUSE FOR SALE, STRUCTURE ONLY, NO LAND!! 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 Sq. Ft. Rancher, located in Langley. Buyer Pays to Move. Email for more info; langleyhouse2@gmail.com
LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578
Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-312-1437 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY quiet, clean, spacious 2 bdrm, walk to Safeway & on transit Aug 1st. $960 incl electricity, heat hot water & parking. NS/NP. Res Mgr. 604-534-1114 on wknds 778808-8749. oakdaleapartments.ca LANGLEY
The Village at Thunderbird Centre A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069 polarbearpainting.com $299 ~ 3 Rooms walls only 2 coats call: 604-866-6706
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
Classifieds, look us over! www.bcclassified.com
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
AAA VDK Painting Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Years of Experience WCB Covered
778-862-1515 FREE ESTIMATES
MISSION - 7544 Dunsmuir St. Walk to WCE. 5 bdrm. 3 bath, granite, ldry room. 2nd kitchen & dining area in bsmt. Large deck w/canopy. Separate garage, RV parking, fruit trees. 604-826-4909 or email boat1@hotmail.com
PETS 477
PETS
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
NEW 14x70 2 bdrm, 2 bath in 55+ Abby Park. $92,988 with $515/pad rent. $4600 down. $1061 total/mo. 604-830-1960
SAM PAINTING NO PAYMENT UNTIL JOB COMPLETELY 100% FINISHED. 2 Year Warranty - Free Estimate
Call 604-762-5436
4 Purebred blue males. 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1250. 604-308-5665
PLUMBING
www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca
Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
Northland Apartments 19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
CALL 604-533-7710 Park Terrace Apts Bachelor starting @ $700 1 bdrm starting @ $770 2 bdrm starting @ $870 Langley City, family friendly, walk to senior & rec ctr, schls, shops, Incl heat & hotwater & prkg. Live In Manager
604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca
SUSSEX PLACE APTS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS
509 338
Call 604.449.4940 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com
NEWER BUILDING; 5 Appls including D/W and insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balc. No pets, N/S. CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
DELUXE 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES in Walnut Grove. Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).
1 Bdrm apts available
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
AUCTIONS
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
FOOD Equipment Auction House Closed Restaurants - New Liquidation Overstock - Direct Stainless Imports - www.KwikAuctions.com Online Bidding & Shipping
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
2005 SILVERWING SCOOTER 600 cc, automatic, highway/city. Recent service $3500. Call 604-349-4181.
Bachelor starting @ $725, 1 bdrm starting @ $790 2 Bdrm starting @ $900 Heat, Hotwater, Parking Included Live In Manager
604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
Phone 604-530-1912
2009 SAGA Dual Sport dirt/street motorcycle. Mint cond, never off road. 675 orig kms. Super commuter. $2500 firm. 604-349-4181.
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Langley Farm Market GREEN SEEDLESS GRAPES
HUNGARIAN/SWEET ARIAN/SWEET LLOCAL BUNCH BANANA PEPPERS CARROTS
product of California ($4.14kg)
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GALA APPLES
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Mon -- Sat 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
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