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A projected Langley Township property tax hike of 1.95 per cent in 2016 will nearly double if council approves proposed budget measures that would add two RCMP officers, a road paving program, a new replacement fund for fire department vehicles and more money for parks, along with other proposed budget increases. The distinction between the cost of the “base” budget prepared by staff and the higher cost of the spending proposals in the “decision package” contained in the draft 2016 budget emerged during the first day of a detailed review by council. Councillor Angie Quaale flagged the difference during the first of two special budget meetings on Monday, Nov. 9. “That’s equal to almost another two per cent,” Quaale said of the proposed spending. Staff confirmed the actual tax increase would
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ANGIE QUAALE be 3.84 per cent if council approved the suggested package of spending increases. That would bump the tax increase on an average single family house from $32 to about $60. Township CAO Mark Bakken called it a “segmented” approach to the budget. “We’re presenting those as options to council,” Bakken said. Councillor Kim Richer said the presentation was “misleading.” Continued Page 6
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Lowe has been a spokesman for Wounded Warriors of Canada From Page 1
When his dad arrived there was no one at the truck, but he did see a large contingent of emergency vehicles and lights flashing closer to the Chevron gas station. According to Langley RCMP, it appears Lowe was walking to the gas station when he was struck crossing the road. He was hit by a one-tonne GMC Sierra truck, travelling north on 232 at 72 Avenue. The driver of the truck stopped immediately and tried to help. Lowe suffered multiple injuries, including internal bleeding, two breaks in his left arm, several broken ribs, a ruptured spleen and kidney and a bruised aorta. He also suffered a concussion. He underwent surgery on the weekend and remains in Royal Columbian’s ICU. In just two days, more than $6,500 has been raised for the young couple who “don’t have a big income stream.”
Lowe is a member of, and advocate for, Wounded Warriors of Canada and has spoken out publicly about his own experience with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and about the culture of silence that exists in the army surrounding the condition. In 2013 and 2014, he completed the veterans’ Big Bike Ride from Paris to London, raising $4,000 for Wounded Warriors. His efforts were featured in the Cloverdale Reporter last year. He was born and raised in Cloverdale, and recently moved to Abbotsford. Lowe and his mother, Shere, were also part of a fundraiser for Wounded Warriors, put on by Langley Rotary Club last fall. Police are urging anyone who witnessed Thursday’s crash to call them. “At this time, there are no independent witnesses to the collision,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy. Call police at 604-532-3200.
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One of Surrey’s more prolific offenders has been arrested, along with a Langley woman, at a Langley City home where a significant quantity of stolen mail and ID was also seized. During the first week of November, Surrey RCMP received several complaints about mail being stolen, with sightings of a white Range Rover having been report-
ed at mailboxes throughout Surrey. Residents involved in Block Watch also said that a white SUV was being driven erratically through neighbourhoods. Police began an investigation and on Nov. 5, located the unoccupied stolen Range Rover at 192 Street and 54 Avenue, said Surrey RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Scotty Schumann. Officers arrested the suspect driver outside a Langley home in the 20100 block of
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Langley RCMP are still seeking public assistance in piecing together events on Nov. 11 that sent one man to emergency with multiple gunshot wounds. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Nov. 11, a man arrived at Langley Memorial Hospital with gunshot injuries. Police believe the shooting is drug related. At the intersection of Springbrook Drive and Glover Road, a white Dodge Avenger crashed through a concrete barrier and came to rest on the east side of the railway tracks, adjacent to Glover Road. A dark-coloured vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants, pulled over near the collision site. Several witnesses told police that a South Asian man said he witnessed the crash, however he left the scene in a minivan before police arrived. The driver of the Avenger was seen walking away from the crash site. Lower Mainland police dog services then located a 36-year-old Langley man, believed to be the Avenger driver, in the bush nearby and arrested him. Police released the man without charges but continue to investigate to see what if any charges will be laid against him or others, said Cpl. Holly Marks. There are still a number of pieces missing from the investigation, however, and Langley RCMP are asking for witnesses to come forward to help provide the following information: • How did the man with the gunshot wounds get to the hospital and who took him there? • Who is the South Asian male who claimed to have seen the incident? Police wish to speak with him. • Who were the occupants of the dark-coloured vehicle? • What is the description of the dark coloured vehicle, including make, model, type (sedan or two-door) and licence plate number? Anyone who is able to assist in the investigation is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604532-3200. To leave an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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haviour,” CAO Francis Cheung explained to council. Should council decide to keep the park, the second option recommends a redesign, using CPTED principles. This includes removing the baseball diamond, relocating the playground, upgrading the washrooms, opening the park onto 56 Avenue, and even creating a community garden, dog walking area or formal soccer field. The third option is to keep the space as a park and not do a redesign, but even that option requires several minor upgrades, Cheung said. Among those, improvements to pedestrian access at 208 Street, 56 Avenue and Kinsmen Estates will need to be carried out, signs will need to be improved, landscaping will have to be cut back, washrooms will need vandal-proof fixtures and doors installed and further patrols by police and bylaw enforcement will be needed. Given the options, City staff are recommending a redesign, Cheung said.
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“Council believes that Rotary Centennial Park is one of the significant park systems,” he said. “So staff will be making our recommendations to council to include a budget item in 2016 financial plan to do a park master plan for Rotary Centennial Park. Recognizing that this process may take a little while to seek funding approval from council to do the master plan, and also implement the master plan, I want to thank our park staff that have made some significant improvements to the park.” So far, City staff have begun tackling the recommendations through landscape cleanups, installing a new wrought iron fence on the southeast side, fixing signage and installing timers on all park lights to turn off at 9 p.m. The report was received by council, with councillor Dave Hall opposed. The RCMP have also reviewed the report and concur with the findings, Cheung added.
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Couple invests life savings to pay for brain surgery in U.S. Tumour removal last hope after decade of living with debilitating pain KURT LANGMANN Black Press
A local man is awaiting brain surgery in Los Angeles with a mixture of anticipation and dread. Tom Kettering and his wife Christina, who were raised in Aldergrove, are hoping that a quarter-million-dollar procedure will put a stop to the blinding headaches that have plagued Tom for the past 20 years. They have sold off their business interests and heavy equipment, put their home up for sale and taken out a major bank loan. They have also been supported by donations of $40,000 so far, to a crowd funding website in Tom’s name. This is because the procedure is not funded by the Canadian medical plan and in any event there isn’t a neurosurgeon in the country who performs this surgical procedure. An MRI found what they believe to be the cause of Tom’s migraines — a cystic tumor on his pineal gland deep inside his brain. “I haven’t been able to work at all for the past three years,” Tom said last week. “I’ve been prescribed the highest narcotics, but it doesn’t faze my headaches.” Christina said she was grateful in a sense that narcotics didn’t work because she didn’t want addiction to become a problem. However, she said Tom’s symptoms — “shaking, twitching, sometimes his face going numb and slurring” — have become more than anyone can cope with. “Tom has suffered with migraines for most of his life, but they have become increasingly worse over the past 10 years and are now daily and completely debilitating,” said Christina. “Tom says all the time that he feels he is living a slow death. The constant pain has taken
away any quality of life possible and there are many days that the thought of not living at all would be easier than him having to live with this pain. “So for us, as frustrating as it is that our medical system will not cover the cost of surgery, not getting it done is just not an option. “There is too much life left to live to watch Tom suffer like this anymore. So surgery is booked for November and we will just have to deal with the financial
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consequences of it as best we can. “I would do and give up everything to see him healthy and happy again,” said Christina. For the past six years the couple have tried different therapies and clinics, including the Mayo Clinic, without success. “Thousands and thousands of dollars were spent on naturopath, chiro, massage, acupuncture, botox, hyperbaric chamber treatments, myofascial release treatments, trigger point injections… you name it we tried it,” said Christina. Then further research by the couple led to a Calgary university student, Kristina Waldmann, who suffered identical symptoms as Tom’s, but has found the answer. “I was in pain all the time, severe headaches all the time, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, visual problems. I had to stop going to school, to work, to my volunteer position. I was stuck at home in pain — not able to
do anything,” she told CBC News recently. After four years of trying to go through the Canadian system, her parents re-mortgaged their home and held fundraisers to pay for the procedure in the U.S. Waldmann’s surgery was done at a Texas hospital in March. “As soon as I woke up, the visual symptoms were gone. Months later, I have my life back,” she says. Armed with this information Tom and Christina explored their options and found that there were only two neurosurgeons in the U.S. who enter the skull and remove the cysts. And the success rate was high. More than a dozen Canadians have had this procedure performed and all of them no longer suffer from the symptoms. “We have no other choice,” said Christina. “We had to raise the money to do this, how could we not try?” B.C.’s Ministry of Health will cover the cost of the surgery — in or out of the country — but only if it is recommended by a Canadian neurosurgeon. However, Kettering never saw a neurosurgeon. He had to wait two years to see a neurologist and has not been able to get an appointment to see a neurosurgeon. Their MLA Darryl Plecas visited the couple last week and said he would try to make a case for coverage by the B.C. Medical Services Plan in Victoria, but could make no promises. “I appreciate that he’s going to go to bat for us,” said Christina. A study in the medical journal of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, found more than a year after surgery, 94 per cent of patients who had this type of cyst were either pain-free or had an improvement in their symptoms. Donations to assist the couple can be made at the website: gofundme.com/yv64gdn8
Osteoporosis is often considered a women’s condition, but one-third of all cases are in men. And, men suffer a higher mortality rate after a hip fracture than women; 37 per cent die within 12 months versus 20 per cent of women! Medical authorities believe men ignore their risk for osteoporosis and delay seeking medical intervention until the condition is well-advanced. The fact is, 1 in 5 men over 50 will have a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. More research is looking at “happiness” as a risk factor for health – or, more accurately, lack of happiness! Now, positive assessments of well-being have been associated with stronger bones. An analysis of more than 2000 women over 10 years found that those who rated life as satisfying on a four-point scale had more bone density, both at baseline and the end of the study. They also had less morbidity and used less medications than the dissatisfied group! Both weight loss AND weight gain have been associated with osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. In a review of more than 120,000 post-menopausal women, weight changes of more than 5% were
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During the second budget meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, there was frustration that the Township is funding additional RCMP that serve both Langleys when Langley City isn’t. Last year, the Langley RCMP asked the City to fund one additional officer, but the municipality didn’t. This year, the City is expected to take another look at the request. Last year, the Township paid for three more RCMP officers, and is considering hiring two more this year. There was a suggestion that the Township should make funding more officers contingent on the City doing the same. Concern about poor optics led municipal staff to temporarily shelve a proposal that would have redirected money spent on outside contractors into hiring 14 full-time staff to handle the same work. While the proposal would not increase spending and is intended to save money, the idea of adding more municipal employees was considered too controversial by staff, who intend to bring it back once they can make a better case for the idea. Councillor Charlie Fox said it amounted to making budget decisions based on perception instead of reality. A staff decision to delay funding for a bylaw officer to crack down on illicit garbage dumping was not popular with council. Quaale argued the Township should at least fund the money for a part-time officer. Richter said the way Township budgets are prepared needs to be re-thought, and suggested some outside “third party” should review the process. Councillor Petrina Arnason also felt change is needed, comparing the current process, where staff prepare a budget and council then adjusts it, to baking a cake by trying to remove an egg from the mix after the ingredients are blended. After adjustments are made based on the two special meetings, the budget will be sent out for public feedback before it comes back to council for approval.
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A ‘real world’ cabinet
There’s been a lot written about the members of the new cabinet since they were sworn in. Not surprisingly, not all of it is complimentary. Trudeau has been questioned on everything from the experience of his new cabinet members — 18 of them are starting their first term as an MP — to whether it really meets his goal of gender parity, or even if gender parity was desirable in the first place. Pundits can pontificate all they want, but as the old saying goes, the proof is in the pudding; meaning that we won’t know how this cabinet is going to perform until they actually get going. But what stands out for us in Trudeau’s choices is how often he chose real world experience over political “experience.” A good case in point is Harjit Sajjan, a retired lieutenant-colonel, decorated veteran of three tours in Afghanistan and one in Bosnia, and a former police officer. That’s a lot of practical insight he will be bringing to the job of Minister for National Defence. Like the balance with gender parity, the cabinet balances the new faces with familiar ones, like Ralph Goodale; over the course of more than three decades, he has held major cabinet positions in both Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin’s liberal governments. Then there is appointing Jody Wilson-Raybould as Minister of Justice and attorney-general, perhaps Trudeau’s most inspired choice: the first aboriginal federal justice minister and just the third woman to hold the job, with six years as regional chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, and street-level experience with the justice system as a prosecutor in Vancouver courts. It’s far too early to speculate on what Wilson-Raybould is going to bring to Justice, but she is sure to bring a new perspective to one of the most important portfolios. Likewise, we have to wait and see how this cabinet works together in running the country, but the potential is there for positive change. – Penticton Western News
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Hang on to your faith – and your ID Another day, another warning forget that the vast majority of about some nefarious plot to people out there are actually separate unsuspecting people honest and decent folk. from their hard-earned money Fortunately for me, that still and/or steal their identities. seems to be the case, at least. This morning’s caveat comes It’s a point that was driven from a television news magahome last week, with a late zine reporter, hyping an upcomafternoon knock on my condo FROM THE door. ing piece about cyber security. Buy two computers, she adThere in the hallway stood a vises. Do only your online bankcouple who informed me they ing on one and everything else Brenda Anderson live on the building’s third floor. on the other. Well, sure. In the man’s hand, were my That seems practical. driver’s licence and debit card. Scams are hardly new or uncommon. Yes, that was my name and my face Anyone with an email account has — clear evidence the cards weren’t selikely received a desperate plea for curely zippered into my coat pocket as help from a Nigerian prince. And far I would have assumed, had I bothered too many elderly people have been tak- to give it a moment’s thought. en in by some jerk pretending to be a A woman — a photographer — they grandchild who’s found himself in a told me, had found them in Campbell heap of trouble that can only be rem- Valley Park, where I’d been walking a edied with an immediate cash transfer. few hours earlier. As we cotton on to each new scheme, Unable to reach me via the building’s the cheaters become ever more crafty intercom, she’d entrusted them to my and underhanded. upstairs neighbours who, in turn, enOf course, we all need to be aware sured they were promptly hand-delivand take reasonable precautions to ered to me. protect ourselves — both online and in I hadn’t even had time to discover the real world. them missing and fly into a well-deBut spend enough time listening to served panic before they were back in these admonitions and you begin to my possession.
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The usual PIN change and other necessary precautions aside, the fact is, I got very lucky. After chastising my walking companion for planning to leave her purse in the trunk of her car, my own foolproof plan to carry my cards with me had crashed and burned in rather spectacular fashion, thanks to a moment’s inattention. The fact that this stranger took the time to bring the cards all the way to my home is remarkable to me. And I regret that I didn’t get the chance to thank her personally. Normally, in such cases, I’d suggest an expression of gratitude through a letter to the editor. But, let’s face it, in this case, that would just be weird. So, thank you, whoever you are. Your honesty and the effort you made to return my valuable lost items is greatly appreciated. None of this is to suggest we should let our collective guard down.Obviously, it’s important to remain vigilant about our personal and financial security — online, on the phone or face to face. It’s the new(ish) reality. But, then again, isn’t it nice to know that we needn’t lose all our faith in humanity just yet?
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Pushback persists on Syrians aren’t united under plan for outdoor pool the ‘Butcher of Damascus’ Editor: Aldergrove has asked for an indoor pool many times over. The community spoke loud and clear through surveys, open Township forums, via delegations and letters into the paper. The Township of Langley did not listen, and we are getting an outdoor pool. We did not ask for a new arena, that was the Township’s idea. From my understanding the hockey community out here loves the existing rink. We also did not ask for a lazy river and outdoor spray park etc. but we are getting all of this. We simply asked for a proper sized, functioning indoor pool — something that Aldergrove does not have. Would all the other stuff be nice? Certainly. But not at the price of skimping on the pool. To appease us we have now been told we may get a cover over the pool and perhaps a heated deck. This is the Township’s attempt at making us happy, or at least quiet. I can tell you we will not be happy for the seven months of the year when it is cold and rainy. This is not supposed to be a resort pool that is used once or twice in the winter as a novelty; this is supposed to be our go-to, year-round fitness facility. I can promise you people will not be using it in the cold months and this will lead to the Township closing it to save money and thus making it a seasonal pool from May to September. The pool needs a proper deep end that will accommodate deck diving as it a component of swimming lessons, plus other deep water activities. Our teenagers won’t be interested in the pool without a diving board. All this is not in the current plans. This outdoor pool is not money well spent. How about putting the lazy river, spray park, outdoor kiddie pool and all the other “goodies” on hold for the time being, and put the money towards a proper fully enclosed pool with walls and a roof? Hell, at this point we’ll even take the roll up garage door style walls like Walnut Grove has. When the Township presented the final plans at the Kinsmen centre many people were told by councillors and staff this pool would be fully enclosed
in the near future when the funds became available. That appears to have been a lie. There are three more Township budgets before this pool is due to be finished, I would say that is more than enough time to allocate the $7 million dollar shortfall to pay for a proper indoor pool. Begin construction now, with the design plans reflecting room for it to be an indoor pool upon completion. Make room for the necessary electrical and HVAC, etc. Please do not waste taxpayers’ money on this ridiculous outdoor pool. Aldergrove has waited far too long for this pool; now give us what we deserve. STEPHANIE WATSON, ALDERGROVE
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Editor: I am a longtime Langley resident, and ever since it was announced that an outdoor pool was going to be built, I have been furious. What a waste of money. Surely those who made that decision haven’t done their homework on the number of Canadian children who don’t know how to swim for various reasons, including swim lesson classes being filled and the costs associated with lessons. Just go to both of the existing indoor pools on a weekday evening or weekend morning to see how busy it is. Imagine how many more kids are turned away because space is filled up. Both of my kids, aged 11 and 12, know how to swim. I have them in a private Langley swim club and they are very strong swimmers. I tell my kids that one day, they may need to save a child from drowning and they should be thankful that their parents gave them the gift of swimming. I wish that every child was able to get that gift. It should be made mandatory in all Canadian elementary schools. Langley is a rapidly growing community and our indoor pools are becoming overcrowded. We desperately need to think about another large recreation facility. I don’t believe an outdoor pool is the answer. WENDY BEDARD, LANGLEY
Editor: It is rather astonishing that letter writer Bob Fearn should purport to be upset that another letter writer allegedly has a “lack of any fundamental knowledge of the situation in Syria” (The Times Nov. 11) when, it would seem, he’s only really upset that someone has expressed an understanding he does not agree with. In actuality, Bashar al-Assad really does commit acts of murder, torture, and repression out of caprice. Which is to say, he really does kill people for no reason. That’s because he an unelected dictator. That’s what
unelected dictators do, you see. As I type this, on Nov. 11, we commemorate the downfall of several such homicidal lunatics who once held power. I would submit to Mr. Fearn that, as a matter of fact, the people of Syria are not united in support of the Butcher of Damascus. Had he done some research into the ongoing tragedy, he’d know that it’s a three-way struggle. There is the Free Syrian Army, which is secular and wants a free society with a democratically elected government.
There is al-Assad’s government, which is essentially fascist. I hope no-one who supports al-Assad or Putin wore a poppy today, that would be an insult to the effort to smash fascism in the 1939’45 war. Though I suppose we can forgive it if it was done in ignorance. And then there is ISIS, which wants to base society on the Bible. Or is that the Koran? These situations can get muddled, and thus it’s often hard to keep track of such things. GAVIN CAMPBELL, LANGLEY
Staff’s extensive experience likely funded by taxpayers Editor: Voters have repeatedly been told by so called “in-house” experts, that we must give unelected bureaucrats high salaries to attract knowledgeable, responsible people, with the skills to run our various cities, townships, provinces, etc. Where are they looking for these folks? We have thousands of very bright, well trained people who can not find positions and, I suspect, would happily be willing to do these jobs at less than half what our current crop gets paid. When our human resources director, Shannon Harvey-Renner, talks about 20plus years of experience, I suspect it was we who paid for their expertise. Many came to the Township with little or no experience in the positions they now hold, and were well paid while learning. Now these same bureaucrats insist everyone that comes on board has all this experience on application. Maybe this is the reason that cost increases at municipal levels have far surpassed other governing bodies in recent years? Their view of the intelligence of tax payers is evident when Harvey-Renner, and others like her, have the audacity to compare running a small Township like Langley, with
running a large international corporation. They obviously have no concept of the responsibilities inherent in that job. Had any CEO anywhere presented to his/ her board of directors the planned growth of a company the way we were presented with the Willoughby and Brookswood developments, he/she would certainly have been looking for another job. What would make Harvey-Renner’s protestations viable is if the whole system of compensation was connected to regular efficiency/performance determinations, so we could rest assured that we are getting value for money. These reviews must include the possible removal or retraining of those that do not perform. That is not going to happen anytime soon, because then our HR person may be looking for a new position. The Oct. 31 Sun noted what Mr. Harper got paid for being the Prime Minister of Canada. I suspect that was a very daunting task indeed, for which he got paid a mere $335,000 per year. What do you suppose he would be paid if he worked for our Township? B. FROEBEL, LANGLEY
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Saturday bottle drive will honour Keian’s memory Langley boy who died of cancer at age six spent his final weeks ensuring other hospitalized children received toys at Christmastime
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Keian Blundell lost his life to cancer at just six years old, but his spirit and all the goodness he shared before he died lives on. His parents, Chantal and Ryan, are once again putting on Team Keian’s bottle drive, on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42 Ave. All the funds raised benefit families affected by childhood cancer. Chantal said it is fitting to bring the bottle drive back to George Preston. It was there that friends of the Blundells held the first bottle drive for them, when Keian’s cancer returned in 2013. The Blundells both quit their jobs and moved into a trailer in the B.C. Children’s Hospital parking lot to be at the bedside of their ailing son.
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his is an incredible time to be aging in B.C. — but also an expensive one. That’s according to former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt, now chair of the board of Age-Well, a new national research and training network of university, industry and public sector partners aimed at helping older Canadians maintain their independence, health and quality of life. Harcourt told the fifth annual Langley Economic Forum on Nov. 5 that “there are a lot of myths about us oldies.” He said seniors’ poverty ran about 40 per cent in the 1970s, but now it is about five per cent. He said today’s seniors are the wealthiest generation in Canadian history. “It is the golden age of seniors.” Harcourt said it is estimated that Canadian who are 75 years or older comprise less than seven per cent of the population but control more than one-third of the wealth — an estimated $1 trillion, and that does not include the value of their homes. He said they are giving away 18 to 30 per cent of their wealth to churches, non profits, helping children get into the housing market and supporting “projects they feel very strongly about.” But that does not mean the aging population is without problems. Harcourt said the concerns of an aging population include poverty, isolation, elder abuse, safety, aging workers, and how to assure mobility and transportation. With the youngest “baby boomers” now in their 50s, there is an increasing number of 80- to 85-year-olds (mostly females living alone) — and those 85-plus are now living to 100 and beyond. Such are the findings of leading economist Dr. Roslyn Kunin, a senior herself, who also spoke at the three-hour forum. She explained how the fast-
est-growing component of small business owners are people who are leaving the structured job market and are continuing to work. “People don’t retire, they just turn into consultants.” Many are working part-time for themselves or other businesses, mostly because they have a “good pile of debt and have to keep working to maintain their standard of living. Two-thirds still have mortgages.” But as communities such as Langley keep working on age-friendly strategies to improve the quality of life for their seniors, housing affordability remains the top issue, especially in the Metro Van-
couver area. According to Isobel Mackenzie, British Columbia’s first seniors advocate, 80 per cent of seniors are homeowners and 20 per cent are renters. She explained to the forum how provincial rent controls are helping keep costs down, along with low inflation rates. But the compounding effect of “creeping costs” are making places more expensive to live in, especially for those people over 85 who have limited incomes. While there are some government programs for rent subsidies such as the SAFER program, rising costs can exceed the top amount available. She estimated it takes about $11,000 a year for seniors to maintain their own homes. Those rising costs can lead to a variety of options available to seniors such as moving into retirement communities rather than aging in place. Those communities can offer economic, health and social benefits says Pam Murphy, general manager of Magnolia Gardens, one of two Bria communities in Langley. She adds that she often hears new residents saying, “I should have moved in years ago.” Mackenzie says the economic impact of unpaid care giving is under study and on the increase as more people choose to age in place. She says 92 per cent of Canadians are living at home. Costs include people withdrawing from the workforce and losing income to help care for an aging relative. There is also the emotional toll on volunteer caregivers, who may take sick leave to deal with depression and other issues, and impact on other employees, with rising work absenteeism issues. Mackenzie says there are about 30,000 people enrolled in publicly subsidized home support continued on page 16
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programs and about ity is a major factor 15,000 have the same and a lot of thought clinical profile as goes into designpeople in long-term ing the units in the care. She says it takes Bria communities from 19 to 30 hours per and price point is a week for specific tasks major factor. Such of residential care, decommunities can ofpending on the level of fer a wide range of need. Also the number services, as well as of multi-generational various housing unit family homes has indesigns. “We try to creased as an alternabalance affordability tive to collective dwelland the needs of seings. niors,” said Murphy. Murphy says quality For example, Magof life can be much betnolia Gardens offers ter if people are conPam Murphy 24-hour nursing care stantly around others and residents can reand not sitting alone in main in one place as health issues their own home, waiting for friends emerge. “They can always stay here and family to come visit. She added under care,” she adds. that retirement communities can ofBut financial situations are quite fer better nutrition and health assisdifferent for many seniors, dependtance, along with social interactions. ing if people own their homes and Sometimes, she says, it is hard to unare ready to move — or are living derstand why people want to stay in on pensions and don’t really know their own home. where to go, and need government Murphy says in trying to analyze the economics of aging, affordabilsupport.
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Noha Sedky, a senior planner with City Spaces, helped develop the Strategy and commended the Township for being a leader in embracing an age-friendly culture. As the Township is also home to many younger residents, the improvements proposed in the Strategy are multi-generational - benefitting those pushing strollers or those in wheelchairs. Speaker Rhonda Latreille of Age Friendly Business Academy spoke about the need and opportunities for the business community to improve interactions with the senior demographic by looking at “how
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BC’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie shared that, while most seniors own their own homes and are mortgage-free, they still struggle with the cost of paying taxes, bills, and for home maintenance and repairs on a fixed income. She added that the majority of seniors are choosing to age in place, rather than in a care home, and discussed the implications this has on unpaid caregivers, such as children and spouses. Local developers Andy Warkentin of Quadra Homes and Tim Bontkes of Infinity Properties Ltd. spoke about the public’s interest in the adaptable home market.
“It is no big deal – it is easy for us (to sell adaptable housing),” Warkentin said. Age-friendly features such wider parking spots and hallways, ramps, showers instead of baths, grab bars, and open lay-outs market themselves, he said, and can be provided for about $5,000 a unit – “not a significant amount.”
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“The Township’s standards are not unreasonable to us,” said Bontkes, who wishes building standards for adaptable housing could be formalized between municipalities. He would also like to see the Real Estate Board feature adaptability as a checkbox in its listing services. “We want to increase awareness in the buying public about what adaptability is. Small things like that would make it more standardized and people will look for it,” Bontkes said.
“The ability to stay in place in your home while you age is what builds community,” Warkentin said. “It gives people a sense of viability and independence.”
The session was concluded by former Vancouver Mayor and BC Premier Mike Harcourt, who now chairs AGE-WELL, a national organization using technology, science, and research to assist seniors and caregivers. The organization shares common goals with the Township, which he congratulated for its forward thinking and good planning. “This is an incredible time to be aging in BC,” Harcourt said.
Bontkes was involved in the creation of the Township’s Adaptable Housing Policy in 2010 and was the first developer to implement
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From left: Eric Hominick, Rose Hominick, Garnet Wolchok, Helen Wells and Peter van den Bosch are hosting a dramatic live reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at The United Churches of Langley in Murrayville on Nov. 28.
Willowbrook. “We do it because we love it. We love Dickens, we love the time period, we think that even though it’s as old as it is, it still speaks to the modern mindset. “It’s very appropriate and very to the point in 2015, and so all those things just make it irresistible to me. It’s a total thrill every year to do it.” Dressed in hand-made Victorian-era clothing, the readers become fully engrossed in the story both in their appearances and their mannerisms. “We try to identify with one character from our reading,” Rose explained. “The readings aren’t done necessarily from the characters perspectives, they are done from a narrators perspective, but I find it’s easier in the process if I identify with a character from the reading. “For me, I’m Mrs. Cratchit. It just helps in the process. This is who I feel I am.” In keeping with the Dickens tradition, the Hominicks and their friends are also doing the performance for charity, as Dickens did with his live readings. All proceeds from the evening are going to the Langley PosAbilities Society. “Dickens always did his readings for charity and we’re following in his footsteps that way,” Rose said. “And the Pos-Abilities Society
In a story that’s been told thousands of times over the past 172 years, Eric and Rose Hominick believe Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to be as relevant to audiences today as it was in Victorian England. “I think the major appeal is that it is a very human story with a universal message and appeal — a story about a person who could be any one of us,” Eric said in an email to The Times. “It stands well the test of time — it is so well constructed and presented, and the characters so well developed, that none of the Victorian mannerisms, figures of speech, and other accoutrements get in the way of the wonderful story.” The couple, who have performed the Dickens classic live across Canada for the past eight years, are returning to the stage again this season with friends Garnet Wolchok, Peter van den Bosch and Helen Wells in a dramatic reading. Taking place at the United Churches of Langley in Murrayville on Nov. 28, the evening will include seven readings with musical breaks by the Langley Children’s Choir. “It doesn’t matter how many times you hear it, every time you hear it it’s a different experience,” Rose said during a rehearsal at their home in
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does really good work with people in Langley who are disabled, many of whom don’t qualify for government funding or aren’t aware of government funding.” After performing as far away as Halifax, the group hopes to establish the live reading as an annual event in Langley. “We want to create this as a tradition,” Wells said. “That the people of Langley and Aldergrove, fields far and wide, will say ‘this year it’s Dickens again, can’t wait to get my Dickens fix.’ “That’s what we want to build, the fact that this becomes a tradition.” See full story online at www. langleytimes.com.
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notice of public hearing Proposed Zoning Change NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.
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Bylaw No. 5166 proposes to amend the Northeast Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan by redesignating the site from Suburban Bonus Density 1 to Residential Bonus Density 3. Bylaw No. 5167 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Comprehensive Development Zone CD-90. Development Permits for streamside protection and form and character are being considered in conjunction with these bylaws.
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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5166 and 5167; Development Permit Nos. 100783 and 100801; and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 13 to 23, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or online at tol.ca/hearing. Date:
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“Fort Langley wouldn’t have been there if it wasn’t for beavers,� said Frances Backhouse, author of Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver. “Colonial North America was built on the backs of beavers.� Like many Hudson’s Bay Company posts across British North
The history of Fort Langley has been told through the eyes of Hudson’s Bay Company workers, First Nations, British officers and transient gold seekers, but there is one important character who is often forgotten — the beaver.
America, Fort Langley did not have dollars as a form of currency. Instead, they used the Made Beaver. “The Hudson’s Bay Company was built on the beaver fur trade. They traded all kinds of furs, but beavers, in particular, were the staple of the fur trade for 300
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America’s largest rodent. “I really wanted to have a first-person connection to the story, so I went out and talked to people who had an interest and knowledge in beavers — biologists and historians, trappers, First Nations.� What Backhouse discovered is just how important the beaver is to British Columbia. “I was surprised how long beavers have been influencing North America,� she said. “I hadn’t realized that the species that we know today has been in North America for a million years, and they’ve been shaping the landscape for all that time.� On Nov. 19, Backhouse will be joining the Fort Langley National Historic Site in celebration of Douglas Day, marking when James Douglas proclaimed British Columbia as a crown colony in Fort Langley’s Big House 157 years ago. This year’s festivities include a proclamation re-enactment, and the official launch of Backhouse’s new book. Joining her is Mark Forsythe, retired CBC host and Fort Langley resident, who will be doing a live interview with Backhouse as she reads excerpts from Once They Were Hats. The event is on from 7-9:30 p.m. at the National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave. Cost is $11.70 for adults, $7.80 for youth, $10.45 for seniors, or free for annual pass holders. For more information, visit parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley. See full story online at www. langleytimes.com.
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Dancers tap international stage Teams vie for top spots at World Tap Dance Championships in Germany In just two weeks, 20 local dancers will be jetting off to Riesa, Germany for the International Dance Organization (IDO) World Tap Dance Championships, from Dec. 1-5. Featuring top dancers from more than 90 countries, the event is one of the highest level competitions these dancers can face. The Canadian teams — made up of several Langley dancers — are choreographed by Langley’s own Lisa Dew of Lisa’s School of Dance. The junior team (ages 12-15) features Kaprice Goldsmith, Kyla Fowler, Samara Simon, Jordyn Beitel and Allison Young from Lisa’s School of Dance; Madeleine Ducharme from Studio One Dance Centre in Aldergrove; Maya Zalo from Dance Xpressions in Surrey; and Jaden Vukelich, Jaine Hillier and Jaime Alcos. The senior team (ages 16 and over) is made up of Betty Kerekes, Danika Simon, Elizabeth Coady, Emma Zadeiks, Faith Dew, Jessy MacDonald, Michaela Lanfranchi, Tianna Sinkovits and Megan Schumi from Lisa’s School of Dance; and Shayleen Dignall from Dance Xpressions. “It is absolutely unbelievable, it’s a dream come true,” Lisa Dew told The Times in an interview in August. “It’s like having your top five students in your large group,
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The Headpins lead singer Darby Mills is celebrating her birthday, and she’s inviting everyone to join. The iconic Canadian rock band will be playing Cascades Casino on Dec. 3, for the Darby Mills’ Birthday Bash. An energetic and magnetic live group, the Headpins’ album Turn it Loud (1982) rose to double platinum status, and is considered one of the most successful debut albums by a Canadian group. They will be playing all of their ear-twisting tracks, including Don’t It Make Ya Feel, Breakin’ Down and People. Tickets are $42.50 and are available at Casino Guest Services, at www.ticketweb.ca or call 604-530-2211. •••
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CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONS
Langley Community Music School has two special performances this month. In celebration of Canada Music Week, on Nov. 22, the Concerts Café Classico series is featuring Rachel Mercer (cello) and Jeanie Chung (piano). The selected works include Abigail Richardson-Schulte’s Crossings, Mark Nerenberg’s I Thirst, and Andrew Downing’s Viyolonsel Semai (for solo cello). Then on Nov. 28, the resounding, soul-inspiring sounds of world-renowned tenor Benjamin Butterfield, accompanied by pianist Sarah Hagen, will play at the Rose Gellert Hall. Audiences will be treated to a dramatic vocal repertoire, spanning from 19th century romantic compositions of Schumann’s Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love) to modern day theatrical art songs of Hollywood composer Randy Newman, creator of We Belong Together from Toy Story 3. For tickets, call the box office at 604-534-2848.
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In the race to see which program would win a CIS record sixth women’s soccer championship, it was the UBC Thunderbirds prevailing over the Trinity Western Spartans. Both perennial powerhouse programs were gunning for a sixth Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy. But it would be a Langley woman who opened the scoring for UBC in what turned out to be a 3-0 Thunderbirds victory over the Langley university on Sunday night at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver. Off a corner kick in the 18th minute, the Spartans were unable to clear the bouncing ball and Guy — a 2012 Brookswood Secondary graduate — pounced on the loose ball and buried it from 10 yards out. UBC doubled the lead in the 31st minute when Shayla Chorney got her foot on the ball to redirect it past Ally Williamson. The goal really hurt as 30 seconds earlier, the Spartans were inches away from tying the score. UBC rounded out the scoring in the 65th minute when Williamson misplayed Taylor Shannik’s corner kick, with the ball deflecting in. It was the Thunderbirds first national title since 2006. “This means everything,” Guy said. “We have faced so much adversity as a team and just to be able to be resilient, to overcome it …. it is very emotional.” “I think we proved everybody wrong tonight and it feels really good.” The Spartans were appearing in their record-setting fourth straight national championship game, but after winning the title in both 2012 and 2013, they have dropped the last two gold medal games. Continued Page 25
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Langley’s Madison Guy — a 2012 Brookswood Secondary graduate — kisses the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy on Sunday night at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. Guy scored the opening goal in a 3-0 UBC victory over the Trinity Western Spartans in the CIS women’s soccer national championship final.
Lightning rule at Fraser Valleys Langley Christian volleyball teams won three Fraser Valley championship banners last week GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Spo r t s
It was a banner week for Langley Christian as the school’s volleyball program flexed their collective muscles. The Lightning captured three of four Fraser Valley banners last week, with the fourth squad placing fifth at the Fraser Valley championships and securing a spot at the upcoming provincial championships. Leading the way for Langley Christian was the junior boys squad, which continues to steamroll the competition. The Lightning ran their record to a perfect 45-0 after picking up six victories at the Fraser Valley championships. The championships were held in Coquitlam at Dr. Charles Best Secondary and Centennial Secondary, with the gold medal match played on Friday. Even more impressive was the fact Langley Christian did not drop a single set along the way. “Our team was flying,” said Langley Christian coach Carol Hofer. “Everyone was playing the best volleyball they have all season.
“They are peaking at the right time.” After a 3-0 record in the preliminary round, the Lightning struck down MEI in the quarter-finals, Earl Marriott in the semifinals and Seaquam in the finals. Brodie Hofer picked up most valuable player honours while Trevor Koch and Jeremiah Macadam were named all-stars. Credo Christian came sixth at the tournament while Langley Fundamental did not make the championship round. Credo qualified for provincials — which run Nov. 26 to 28 in Kelowna — but is not attending. Despite a perfect record so far, Carol Hofer said the team is spending the next week focusing on a few areas they can improve on. Her challenge is maintaining a balance for the team between not believing they are unstoppable while also maintaining their healthy confidence they have generated. “At the end of each tournament, we are one step closer to our end goal,” she said. Grade 8 girls With their championship dreams
on the line, coach Marie Grim called a timeout and gathered her players. Her team, the Langley Christian Lightning Grade 8 girls volleyball team, was in the third and decisive set against Elgin Park but trailing 10-6. At stake was a spot in the Fraser Valley championship game last week (Nov. 12). “I just said to our girls ‘we are officially the underdogs now. We have nothing to lose: if you play every point like it is the point of the game and then you celebrate and enjoy that point, then you can claw your way back in,’” Grim said. The Lightning scored the next four points to tie the set and then finished off Elgin Park. But Langley Christian didn’t have much time to celebrate, as they quickly went to the other gym at Seaquam Secondary and had eight minutes to warm up for the Fraser Valley final against Pacific Academy. “After that (semifinal) win, our girls had so much energy,” Grim said. “They wanted to make every point count.” And the Lightning continued their momentum, scoring the first five points in the championship game and winning two sets to none. “We had to use certain spots on the floor, which at the Grade 8 level, can be hard to do,” Grim said. “The
girls executed; it was beautiful.” “I have been coaching for decades here and it was one of those wins you don’t forget. They will always remember how they pulled that off. The effort was far greater than I have seen before,” she added. The victory was also a measure of revenge for Langley Christian as they had twice lost to Pacific Academy in tournament finals. Ava Krepp was named most valuable player while McKenna Gardner and Claire Fricca were all-stars. Credo Christian advanced to the championship round, but lost to Pacific Academy in the quarter-finals. Grade 8 boys It came down to an all-Langley final for the Grade 8 boys Fraser Valley championship on Friday. And just as was the case at the Langley district championships a few weeks earlier, the match went the distance before Langley Christian prevailed over their crosstown rivals, the Langley Fundamental Titans. The Fraser Valley championships were held at Surrey’s Earl Marriott Secondary. Langley Christian won the first set 25-22 and the Titans took the second set by that same score. The third and decisive set was 15-12 in favour of the Lightning. The Titans match up very well against the Lightning, said Langley Christian coach Bruce Wergeland.
“Just like the (district) final, we got really flat,” he said. “They shut down our offence and matched up well against what we were trying to do. “It made it really challenging for us to get any sort of rhythm.” It was even more puzzling for the coach as his team looked so much different — and better — in the semifinals, when they knocked out the No. 1 seed, Earl Marriott two sets to none. “They wanted to win and knew they could, but there was some uncertainty and that definitely made it sweeter, knowing that we had to grind it out,” he said. Langley Christian was led by most valuable player Jonas Van Huizen while Ethan Spoor and Aiden Jeckel earned all-stars. Langley Fundamental’s Emmanuel Tran and Justin Lee were also named all-stars. “Overall I am just really proud of my team, coming together at the right time,” said Titans coach Henderson Tran. Junior girls The Langley Christian junior girls team came fifth at the Fraser Valley championships, securing a spot at next week’s provincial championships, which run Nov. 27 and 28 in Delta. There are no Grade 8 provincial championships.
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scored man advantage markers less than three minutes apart before the second intermission. And Langley completed the comeback as Ryan Barrow, Justin Fregona and Matthew Graham all scored in a 4:08 span in the latter half of the third period. The Bulldogs did get within one with their third power play goal of the game with just under two minutes to play, but Graham iced the victory with an empty-netter. In the Rivermen’s other two games this weekend, they lost 9-3 in Powell River to the Kings on Friday and were edged 4-3 in Nanaimo by the Clippers the next night. Franco, Adam Sinclair and Torrin White scored in the first
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A 58-save performance from Cole Forbes coupled with an overtime winner from Brandon Galbraith helped the Langley Knights return to the win column. Galbraith scored at the two minute mark of the extra period to give the Knights a 3-2 win over the visiting Grandview Steelers on Nov. 12 at the George Preston Recreation Centre in PJHL junior B hockey ac-
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tion. It was Galbraith’s second goal of the game and it snapped a seven-game losing streak. Blake McCulloch had the other Langley goal. Langley was out-shot 60-34 but had the only four shots of overtime. The Knights aim to string together consecutive victories for the first time this season came short however, as they dropped
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Trailing 2-0, there was no blistering halftime pep talk from the Brookswood coaches. Instead, the players themselves spoke about what needed to be done. The Bobcats were trailing the Aldergrove Totems by a pair of goals heading into the second half of the senior boys AA soccer championship final which was played at Brookswood Secondary on Nov. 12. The ’Cats and Totems had both already secured a spot at the upcoming B.C. provincial high school championships, but the Brookswood players were intent on capturing the Valley banner, which would be a first in the school’s history. And the majority of
the players were in Grade 11 last year when Brookswood lost in the Fraser Valley finals. “They all talked about really wanting to get a banner and not give up hope,” said Brookswood’s Ian Jackman, a parent-coach alongside Dwayne Brunsch. “They talked about how they could do it and off they went. “They were a lot stronger in the second half.” After Aldergrove’s Alex Jang put the visitors ahead with a pair of goals, Brookswood had some chances to get on the board prior to halftime, but each time the Aldergrove keeper was up to the task, always in position to cleanly grasp the ball. “We told the team (at the half), aim for the posts and not the goalie and that is exactly
what happened,” said Jackman. Kenta Tsukui pulled Brookswood even with a pair of goals — one of which saw him knife through five defenders — and Damon Schmidt gave the ’Cats the lead for good with less than 15 minutes to play. ’Cats keeper Tyler Jones also came up with a huge pair of stops to keep Aldergrove off the board in the second half. “Brookswood is a very good team and they carried the play in the game anyways,” said Aldergrove coach Brian Hunter. “Our structure in our system lost a bit of its shape allowing for Brookswood to find more quality opportunities. “Having said this, we had three excellent opportunities to get
the winner in the last 10 minutes and two of these opportunities went wide and then in the other chance, the goalie made a great play.” Brookswood was the fourth seed for Fraser Valleys while Aldergrove was seventh. The ’Cats beat No. 5 Archbishop Carney 3-2 in the quarter-finals and then stunned the top seed Abbotsford Traditional Titans 4-2 in the semifinals. The Titans had gone 5-1 during the season, outscoring the competition 26-4, including a 6-0 victory over Brookswood. Aldergrove beat No. 2 Pitt Meadows 2-1 and No. 3 Burnsview 3-2 in penalty kicks. The Langley Saints were also in the mix at Fraser Valleys — they went 5-1-0 during the
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Brookswood Bobcats’ Damon Schmidt (red) is upended by Aldergrove Totems’ Shion Yamamoto during the Fraser Valley senior boys AA soccer championship final at Brookswood Secondary on Nov. 12. regular season, which included a 2-1 win over Abbotsford Traditional — but the sixth-seed lost 3-2 in penalty kicks to Burnsview in the
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Opus One Performing Arts Society presents Langley Community Band and Opus One Women’s Chorus in “Welcome Yule” Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 21713 50 Ave. Tickets at the door $15 (Children under 18 free). Holiday Craft Fair benefitting the Langley Christmas Bureau Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chartwell Langley Gardens Retirement Community, 8888 202 St. Warm apple cider and classic holiday treats will be served by donation to the Christmas Bureau. New, unwrapped toys and cash donations will also be accepted. For more information, phone 604-676-3098. Pioneer Christmas at Langley Centennial Museum Dec. 5. Two sessions; morning 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. afternoon 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Includes a Christmas crafts corner, cookie decorating, grandma’s kitchen, and a sing along in the gallery. Children will be given a passport and will get their tickets punched at each of the stations. There will also be a visit from Old Saint Nick. To register for Pioneer Christmas, visit RecExpress.ca, drop in to any Township community recreation facility, or call the Langley Centennial Museum at 604.532.3536. Cost: $10 for a family of four with a $2 fee for each additional child or adult.
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Langley Community Chorus presents Wintersong — A Celebration of the Season. Three concerts: Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. at Langley Mennonite Fellowship, 20997 40 Ave., Saturday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. at United Churches of Langley, 21562 Old Yale Rd. and Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 264 St. in Aldergrove. For more info and tickets contact Victor Kirkman at 604-530-2750. Website: www.langleychorus.org.
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Langley Senior Resources Society Dec. 6 Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pet photos 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Pancake breakfast with Santa 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 604-5303020 for details.
Langley Chess Club meets Mondays 7 p.m. in the upper hall at Brookswood Senior Citizens Activity Centre at 19899 36 Ave. Contact Hugh Long 604-530-4693.
Municipal Pensioners Meeting Nov. 24, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres. Quarterly meeting and membership update followed by a presentation by Brett Creed concerning the “Top Eight Risks” every retiree should know about. Attendees will learn how to identify and avoid these financial pitfalls. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation. Guests are welcome to attend. Coffee and cookies will be served. Fort Langley Voyageurs Scottish dancers meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Fort Langley Community Hall. Always room on the floor for new dancers, no partners necessary, any age, teen to senior. Teacher Rebecca Blackhall-Peters is a very experienced and highly regarded dance instructor.
Gospel and Blues Christmas Dinner, Dec. 2 at Langley Senior Resources Society, 20605 51B Ave. Performance by John Sanders Band, includes a traditional turkey buffet dinner. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Call 604-530-3020.
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. For more information, call Gord at 604-5304795 or John at 604-888-0435.
Volunteers wanted The Township’s Recreation, Culture and Parks team is looking for spirited volunteers to assist with Christmas in Williams Park event which runs every night from December 7 to 19. Need help with decoration set-up and take-down, as well as volunteers to greet park visitors. To volunteer, please call Hannah by Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 604533-6090 ext. 5010 or email Hannah at hbennett@tol.ca. The Red Hat Society encourages women to pursue fun and friendship by going to lunch, dinner, theatre and local venues (a lot of the activities include walking). Call Dorothy (our Queen) at 604-546-3307 or Lois (our Vice-Queen) at 604-514-0708. Langley Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers. Meal delivery takes place Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It usually only takes 1.5 hours of time to do a route. Call 604-533-1679 for details.
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Irene loved being around and talking with people. She was perky and extremely energetic. She enjoyed music, dancing and long walks (she was known for her fast walking around Murrayville). She was a proud mom and grandma. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, November 21st at 1:00pm at Brookswood Church, 20581 36 Ave Langley. Luncheon and Refreshments will be served.
Bingo Hauser 1926 - 2015 The family of Bingo Hauser would like to say thank you to everyone for their kind words, cards and flowers. As well, thank you for the generous donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in Bingo’s name.
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Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!
Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
SUNDECKS
CLEANING SERVICES
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Pipe Foreman Pipe Layers Gradesmen
Residential / Commercial
• Respectful • Reliable • Responsible • Affordable Rates
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member
COMPUTER SERVICES
All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs. Johnson
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778-999-2803
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2 bdrm, 2 lvl Apt 1.5 BA, 5 Appls In-suite lndry/deck Secure prkg. N/P, N/S. Avail Dec 1/15 Walking dist. to Safeway. $990/mo.
MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen
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CONCRETE & PLACING
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
7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers
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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.
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
Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca
NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca
ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT. Honest, bsmt clean up 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
Competition closes: November 18, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
LOW RATES 604-617-1774 Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.
polarbearpainting.com $299 ~ 3 Rooms walls only 2 coats call: 604-866-6706
FENCING
SAM PAINTING
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Call Bob!! 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
NO PAYMENT UNTIL JOB COMPLETELY 100% FINISHED.
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GARDENING
NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069
Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
The Abbotsford School District invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:
Michael - 604-533-7578
AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each. Call 604-751-0191 CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.) Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes). Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed). Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
****GUTTER CLEANING**** SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE ~~ Call Ian 604-724-6373 ~~ GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
STEEL BUILDING SALE...”REALLY BIG SALE-YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
329 PAINTING & DECORATING .Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
Education Assistants – Casual On-Call
Villa Fontana & Stardust
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CAREERS
FREE: heat, hot water, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
Call 778-245-5006
Ask about our
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CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
CLAYTON - 960 sq.ft. like new, top floor, 1 bedroom and den apartment in newer building, available now. Modern kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. Insuite front load washer & dryer, 2 secure underground parking spots, & separate storage locker. No Pets. No Smoking. $1100/mo + utilities. Call Craig @ 778-388-4932
LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
ELECTRICAL
Call 604-530-5646 or 604-230-3903
LANGLEY, 3 Bdrm apt, $1070/mo, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-539-0217.
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
Call 604-762-5436
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PETS
www.paintspecial.com
DRYWALL
ELECT SERVICES
blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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PETS
604-537-4140
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
UNIQUE CONCRETE
Vantage Way
APARTMENT/CONDO Central Langley FM-56
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
HELP WANTED
TOWNHOUSES
RENTALS 706
Kristy 604.488.9161
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RANCHER TH in Huntsfield Green 19649 53 ave 2 bd 2br, single car garg with a separate pkg space 55 + community All new appl and furnace and blinds Patio cover backing gr space.Move in ready $387,000. Contact owner 604-5103382
SUNDECKS
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
TYBO CONTRACTING has quickly become an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:
For posting details visit http://hr.sd34.bc.ca/careers
Always Reddy Rubbish Removal
SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com
Profits Accounting 604-328-2066 Bookkeeping, Taxes, Year End Fin. Stmts, 30 Yrs Public Corp exp.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
Construction Lead Hands
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Residential Cleaning. Weekly or Bi/weekly Move In/Out. Min 4hrs $25/hr. Free est. 604-340-1260.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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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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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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
Call for appointment
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
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HELP WANTED
REAL ESTATE
. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046
Health Supplements Store in Abbotsford requires a part or full time sales associate. Applicant must have vitamin knowledge, computer skills. Salary $12 $16/hr depending on experience.
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
We Offer Benefit Packages & A RSP Program! E-mail resume: tammy@ silhouettesteel.com
SALES ASSOCIATE
classifieds!
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Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭
• 4+ years of fabrication exp. • Read & understand blue prints, shop drawings & manufacture parts. • Strong mechanical aptitude / installation knowledge.
. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944
Double your chances with your community
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
Steel Fabricators
Deliver the Vancouver Sun in Fraser Heights, Langley, Walnut Grove. Must have reliable car.
Or Drop Resume of at our Langley Crossing Location.
When you place a print classified here, it’s also posted online at BlackPressUsed.ca.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber
Pay your bills or even your car payment!
sharvey@fashionaddition14plus.com
vwj598@yahoo.ca
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PAPER DELIVERY
Fashion Addition 14+, Western Canada’s leading retailer in Designer Fashions for Plus-Sized Women is now hiring an Assistant Manager for our Langley Location. Join our team and share your passion for Plus - Size Designer Fashions. 2 years customer service. Email resume to:
Email resume:
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Private Sale; 3 bdrm T/H, Chartwell Green, Walnut Grove, 55+. Move in ready. Call Cheryl (778)245-4647 after 4 pm or leave msg. $410,000
Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-312-1437 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Langley
The Parkview Terrace 5400 ~ 204 St. 2 bdrm suite Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a 55+ building. N/S,N/P.
Call: 604-220-6905 Park Terrace Apts Bachelor, 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm Call for Availability 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 Bachelor,1 bdrm & 2 bdrm Call for Availability Langley City, walk to senior & rec centre, schools, shops. Incl heat & hotwater & prkg. Live In Manager
604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca
The Village at Thunderbird Centre MODERN 3 BEDROOM SUITE in Walnut Grove, Langley Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).
Call 604.449.4940 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com
www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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TOWNHOUSES
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS
NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm. - 1.5 bath on 2 levels
5555 208th Street, Langley Studio, 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool & rec facility. Incl heat & 1 prkg stall. No pets
Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. “Pet- Friendly”
Phone 604-530-1912
Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
$1100 per month Utilities not Included
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 & approx 3000 sq/ft of warehouse / storage / service building. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments
Call Mike to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email: raamco.ca
TRANSPORTATION
604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604
736
HOMES FOR RENT
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CARS - DOMESTIC
THE LANGLEY UKULELE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...
Christmas Themes of
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Fully loaded, heated seats, 4 brand new Michelin tires, 80% brakes. $8500/obo. Call 604-828-9496.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Sunday, December 13th CONCERT AT 3 PM
2005 PT CRUISER convertible, Custom paint & body work, $16,800 into car. 5yr 110,000kms warranty. $8000. 604-445-1596
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
DOORS OPEN AT 2:30
CONCERT AT 7 PM
STORAGE
BROOKSWOOD. 23 ft x 23 ft wired STORAGE SHED. Avail immed. $300/mo. Call: 604-534-3315
750
SUITES, LOWER
NEWLY renovated two bedroom fully FURNISHED suite in Willoughby. Available December 1st. Monitored ADT Alarm. Private entry. NS/NP. $1200 per month incl utilities. Subject to Criminal Record check and references. (604) 6174418
751
Saturday, December 19th CONCERT AT 3 PM
South Surrey - Ocean Park 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath w/ partial ocean view. Lrg. living & dining room. Games room, lots of storage. Enclosed garage. No smoking. Sm. pet considered. $2400/mo. - 1 year lease. Short terms welcome. (604)728-1436
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DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 The Massey Theatre • 735 Eighth Avenue • New Westminster
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 The Langley Evangelical Free Church • 20719 48 Avenue, Langley
Featturinng the Langleey Srr. A & B Ukuulelle Ensem mblles
TRUCKS & VANS
SUITES, UPPER
LANGLEY/SURREY border - near Willowbrook mall. Newly painted nice 3 bdrm upper suite, sep entry, 1.5 baths, own laund, 2 prk, Dec1. $1600/mo incl utils. 604-328-0368.
2008 Chevy UPLANDER LT, 130K, Cherry colour, all power, No accidents. Very clean. $5400. 604-500-5540
Use our Community Announcement to advertise your…
Sponsored by:
craft show, school fundraiser or an upcoming event. Include the date, time and address of your event and entice more attendees than ever before.
Tickets are available through our box office at 604-340-8537 or through our website at www.langleyukes.com
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2015 RAV4 LEASE FOR
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2015 CAMRY HYBRID LEASE FOR
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Lease and ţnance oŢers apply to new 2015 or 2016 models sold before November 30th 2015. Credit available to qualiţed buyers. Factory order may be required. Corolla lease is a 40 month lease of a model BURCEM AA with $1275 down payment and $0 security deposit. 80 semi-monthly payments of $78 are required. Total lease obligation is $7545. Lease rate is 0.49%. Camry Hybrid lease is a 40 month lease of a model BD1FLP AA with $2850 down payment and $0 security deposit. 80 semi-monthly payments of $155 are required. Total lease obligation is $15277. Lease rate is 0%. Rav4 lease is a 60 month lease of a model ZFREVT AM with $2350 down payment and $0 security deposit. 80 semi-monthly payments of $125 are required. Total lease obligation is $12365. Lease rate is 0.49%. Tacoma lease is a 40 month lease of a model DZ5BNT AA with $3675 down payment and $0 security deposit. 80 semi-monthly payments of $178 are required. Total lease obligation is $17950. Lease rate is 2.99%. All leases have mileage allowances of 20,000 km per year. Factory ţnance cost of borrowing is dependent on amount ţnanced. License, insurance and taxes are not included.
Langley
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ToyotaTown
604-530-3156 Visit toyota.ca for details
20622 Langley Bypass DL#9497