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Yulia Michasiw, 1, and her mother, Akemi, made their way through a swarm of excited children to meet Santa Claus at Langley Community Services Society on Dec. 16. The centre held a Canadian Christmas celebration for its members, and Santa (played by Karen youth refugee, Thawthi) handed out 195 gifts to the children in attendance.

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Langley RCMP are investigating a possible hit and run that caused the death of a pedestrian. A 44-year-old man was found dead near 200 Street and 29 Avenue early Sunday morning. “We’re treating it as a hit-andrun,” Langley RCMP Staff Sgt. Wayne Baier told The Times. The discovery of the body was called in to police around 2 a.m. Police said witnesses advised a vehicle fled after stopping briefly. A description was not available. Road conditions were dry at the time. There is no sidewalk, but there are street lights. The victim has been tentatively identified, but his name was being withheld to allow next of kin to be notified. Anyone with information that might assist with the investigation is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.solvecrime.ca or text BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Secondary vehicle donated by Greater Vancouver Food Bank after theft and breakdown left local food bank without wheels DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter

After a run of bad luck, there was some more good news for the Sources Food Bank in Langley last week. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) has given its Langley counterpart a three-quarter-tonne van to keep. The van will help the Langley food bank recover from the loss of an older van that broke down and would have cost too much to repair. The bad news about the secondary, smaller donation collection vehicle came around the same time the food bank lost the use of its larger cube van after that vehicle was stolen and damaged beyond repair (the cube van has been replaced by a coalition of local businesses). The GVFB got in touch with Sources about giving it one of their vans after hearing the news. “The Greater Vancouver Food Bank realizes the impact that the

loss of so many resources has had on the Langley Food Bank and its members,” said GVFB CEO Aart Schuurman Hess. “At times like these, it’s important for the community to come together and to support one another. We hope that giving the Langley Food Bank a van will help them in the midst of the challenges they are facing.” Sources community services director Denise Darrell said the gesture by their Vancouver counterpart means a lot, especially since it was during peak demand season for the GVFB. “People need to know that food banks, we all work together,” Darrell said. “We help each other.” Since news of the thefts broke, offers of help from individuals, organizations and companies have been flooding in. So far, more than $20,000 has been donated along with several other (loaned) service vehicles.

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Some people from the First Nations-themed “lelem’ at the Fort Café” try out the Heritage Christmas photo station that lets visitors dress up in old-time costumes for picture-taking. Back row, from left: Bryce Watts, Samantha Fisher, Rocky Nenka; front: Marilyn Carpenter and Tyler Burnson “frame” the shot. Heritage Holidays runs at the fort at 23433 Mavis Ave. until Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). It features holiday scavenger hunts with candy cane prizes, chestnut roasting, Christmas decorating and more.

Council to revisit canopy for Aldergrove pool in February Township of Langley Council has authorized expenditure of $280,000 for structural enhancements to the base building and footings that will allow for future construction of a canopy over the six-lane, 25-metre outdoor pool that will be built as part of the Aldergrove Recreation Centre. In late February, council will receive further information and decide whether to include the canopy in the construction project, which is to be completed in May of 2018, or to retain the option to add it on in the future. Constructing the canopy, which will feature wood laminate beams and steel columns with no walls, would cost an additional

$1,574,600. “Council gave serious consideration to fully enclosing the pool and making it an indoor facility, but there are significant capital costs involved, along with even more significant operating costs,” said Mayor Jack Froese. “This facility will be used by people of all ages and interests, all year round, and will complement — not duplicate — existing Township recreation and aquatic opportunities.” Approved by Township council in June of 2015, the Aldergrove Recreation Centre will be constructed at 27032 Fraser Highway, at the site of the former Aldergrove Elementary School.

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NEWS & EVENTS | DECEMBER 23, 2015 ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote in the February 27, 2016 By-election for one position of Councillor? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure you can find out by calling 604-514-2800 or visiting the Langley City Hall, 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley B.C. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Langley City Hall office until January 5, 2016 but please note Langley City Hall will be closed December 25, 2015 to January 3, 2016, inclusive. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period of January 6 to February 28, 2016.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the City of Langley for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the City of Langley for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning January 12, 2016 until the close of general voting for the by-election on February 27, 2016, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Langley City Hall office at 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley, B.C., during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on January 22, 2016. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Langley and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of Langley. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Carolyn Mushata, Chief Election Officer at 604-514-4591 Paula Kusack, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 604-514-4585. Carolyn Mushata, Chief Election Officer

2016 MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION - Notice of Nomination Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Langley that nominations for the office of: Councillor – 1 position will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

2016 MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION - Qualifications for Office A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day [February 27, 2016]; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • a person or the commander of an armed forces unit who has been granted freedom of the municipality, if that person is a Canadian citizen; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

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Maples Discovery co-operative robbed of garden shed, tools Shed is being replaced but tool donations will be greatly appreciated

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Maples Living Discover Gardens Co-op manager Amanda Smith arrived Dec. 17 to feed the chickens when she noticed the entire tool shed was gone. “It was a bit of a shocker and frustrating,” said Smith. Thieves obviously had some sort of truck and took the whole tool shed with about 60 per cent of the not-for-profit’s tools. Smith said they took staplers, staples, small hand rakes, trowels, pruners, hand snips, two post pounders, and an expensive Stanley tool box. “Beyond being a community garden, this garden works with schools in the area, such as Langley Meadows, to promote community and environmental sustainability in Langley,” said Andrea Stevenson, a supporter of the gardens. But just as quickly as the shed was stolen, Envision Financial donated $450 towards a brand new tool shed, said Smith. “Now, (we’re) just onto replacing the missing tools at

For perhaps the first time in its 60year history, the City of Langley is holding a byelection. The announcement comes after Coun. Dave Hall resigned his seat in November, due to a battle with cancer. The byelection for a new council-

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Amanda Smith hand feeds a chicken at Maples Discovery Garden. She travels to the gardens twice a day to look after eight hens and one rooster. Recently, the community garden was the victim of theft when its tool shed and more than half its tools were stolen. this point. And a lock to purchase for our front gate,” said Smith. Smith said she will be tending to the gardens and the chickens from Monday to Wednesday if anyone wants to drop by to donate tools.

“We are not fussy, our gardeners, volunteers, and school children just need items to take care of our space, and grow food for the community,” Smith said. To contact Maples Discovery Gardens, call 604-773-7660.

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With the help of numerous RCMP officers dressed in red serge, Chantal and Ryan Blundell delivered 832 toys to sick girls and boys at B.C. Children’s Hospital on Dec. 16. The Blundells are continuing a project started by their late son, Keian, three years ago when he was stuck in hospital during Christmas. Keian decided he wanted to collect toys and bring a little joy to all the kids stuck in hospital. This selfless act is just one of the

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ways Keian’s compassion and care for others shined through. For his good work, Keian was made an honorary RCMP constable, and that’s when Mounties from the Burnaby RCMP detachment started helping with the toy drive. Cancer took Keian’s life on New Year’s Day 2014, before his seventh birthday. Helped out by friends, Chantal and Ryan held a bottle drive at George Preston Recreation Centre in November, with more than $1,600 raised to help children with cancer and their

families. They also carried on Keian’s Holiday Wish Toy Drive, asking Langley residents to drop donations at Keian’s former preschool in Walnut Grove. Many Langley people continue to

take part. “Keian’s legacy lives on through the kindness of others,” said Chantal. The Blundells will deliver more toys to Canuck Place on Friday.

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Langley RCMP say a 17-year-old Surrey boy is being unco-opeartive with police after he was stabbed outside the Mac’s convenience store in Willoughby on Dec. 5. Langley RCMP said they have no suspects and little to go on after the teen refused to discuss what happened. At around 1 a.m., the boy was apparently stabbed in the neck near 200 Street and 72 Avenue. The cut was small and not deep, said police. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and released a short time later. Anyone with information is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604532-3200.

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From left: Brothers Kade, Ty, Wes and Van Dayton asked their parents how they could help refugee families after learning about them in school. They are partnerning with Langley Community Services Society, Options Community Services Society and Velocity Cycles to hold the Wheels 4 Refugees donation drive on Jan. 16 to collect gently used bikes and scooters for newly arriving families.

Langley brothers get rolling on bicycles for refugees initiative MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Times Reporter

After learning about the Syrian refugee crisis in school, four young Langley brothers are turning knowledge into action. Twins Ty and Van, 12, Kade, 10, and Wes, 7, Dayton have created the Wheels 4 Refugees campaign to send gently used bikes and scooters to newly arriving Syrian families in B.C. With the help of their parents, Bruce and Leah, the brothers have partnered with Langley Community Services Society (LCSS), Options Community

Services Society in Surrey and Velocity Cycles in Walnut Grove to host a donation drive on Saturday, Jan. 16. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., bikes and scooters can be dropped off at LCSS, 5339 207 St., or Velocity Cycles, 20167 96 Ave. Small tax receipts are available by request. “Our teachers taught us a lot about refugees and how they were taken from their homes and were not allowed to bring a lot of stuff,” Ty said. “Something that we really like to do is scooter riding and

biking, so we thought, ‘we have some bikes; we can give them away.’” The group is hoping that those who receive new bikes for Christmas will consider giving away their old ones instead of reselling them online or sending them to the dump. Velocity is donating several bikes as well, and is providing on-site mechanics during the donation drive to make minor bike and scooter repairs, if needed. For more information, contact LCSS at info@lcss.ca or 604-534-7921.

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Elimination of arts committee makes no sense Editor: On behalf of the Recreation, Culture and Public Art Advisory Committee we want to express our dismay at the decision made by Langley City council to eliminate culture and art in their recommendation to place recreation under the Parks and Environment Advisory Committee. It came as a surprise at the November meeting that RCPAC would no longer be a standalone advisory committee. The members of the committee were confused by the decision and came up with a motion that

was presented to council to have them look at forming a sub-committee that focuses on arts and culture, but that was defeated on Dec. 7, with no explanation. Langley City council has set themselves up to be questioned on the course they have taken. The committee of volunteers of the RCPAC is made up of many stakeholders, who went through the process of applying to sit on the committee as advisors to council. Members dedicated their time and brought to the table ideas

and initiatives to enhance arts and culture, oftentimes affording the community the opportunity to engage in arts and cultural events through recreation. If council felt the need to have recreation become part of the Parks and Environment Committee, maybe they should have just formed an Arts and Cultural Committee. It is disheartening that we have to continue to fight for arts and culture, which enhance the community through engagement and sharing of history, traditions and

Reflective material a must when walking along dark winter roads Editor: This is a letter to parents, children and all pedestrians from a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Parents, please make sure that your sons and daughters have at least a little reflective material on both the front and back of their clothing, or their shoes have some reflective material on toes and heels. Anyone in charge of a younger person or someone who is not able to make good judgments on their own, please make sure you do the same for anyone in your charge. Wearing mostly dark clothing at night without some reflection showing is a recipe for disaster. Rainy weather only makes it worse; drivers cannot see you. I have driven past people on the street or sidewalk and they are virtually invisible to me. I have to watch for vehicle traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists, wildlife, pets and any flying objects at

the same time. Add into that the bad conditions of the roads that have no lines painted on them, or lines that have been worn off. This is a direct fault of the provincial government, not making sure that we have safe roads to drive and walk on. They should have a class action suit taken against them for accidents on the roads. It is appalling the condition of the sidewalks and the roads in this province. I wonder that there is not more death and destruction. If I were to run over or hit anyone or anything when I am driving I would be devastated and it would ruin my life forever. However it may not be my fault, it may be yours. LEONA JENSEN,

“I’ve been ready for ages!” That statement carries distinct circumstances. The observation is painfully obvious. The past hour has been spent pacing, calling out the time, and making repeat-

ed tours to check on m’lady’s progress — and issue encouraging rhetoric. Stating the painfully obvious can result in the “get ready” process becoming grievously delayed. As well, when I utter the above statement, I must be absolutely and positively

sure through self-expression; sharing ethnicities, rituals, customs and history, allowing moments to be honoured, captured, translated and personalized in the delivery of the expression. One cannot ignore that much of what surrounds us was created by another individual. Together, we create a new culture by building on possessions created through the course of generations. ROSEMARY WALLACE, LANGLEY

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customs. Why go backwards when so much momentum and thought was put into moving forward? Arts and culture foster a sense of community identity, spirit and pride and fosters growth of individuals to reach their full potential. Culture is created and shared through intellectual achievement in literature, music, fine arts, philosophy and the performing arts. Culture and art go hand in hand in understanding people and affording opportunities for expo-

certain that I am indeed ready. If I make this announcement, and then need to drive back home because I forgot something, she will be ready to throttle me. Ready — as in now. Andrew Holota is the editor of The Abbotsford News.

Editor: Once again, Canadians have been subjected to the sanctimonious opinions of Canadian journalists in relation to the recent terrorist attack in San Bernardino. Whether on the evening TV news or the local radio talk shows, it seems that all are ready to condemn the Americans for their Second Amendment and their “failure” to get control of guns. The Canadian gun laws are so much superior, they opine. Canadians, since the attack, have been subjected to so many ridiculous “facts” as to render the reporting virtually worthless. It seems that most Canadian journalists go to the American pro-gun control websites and just spew whatever they say without question. What is the truth about American gun violence compared to gun violence — homicide — in Canada? I will give you one example, all numbers are drawn from official FBI, StatsCan or RCMP numbers, not advocacy-group sources. In the US in 2014 there were 8,124 homicides by firearm; in Canada in 2013 (I couldn’t find 2014 numbers) there were 131 homicides by firearm (down from 172 in 2012).

According to the RCMP, there are 911,789 licensed guns in Canada, and according to the FBI there are about 359,081,400 guns in the U.S. In Canada, 131 homicides by 911,789 guns is a yearly rate of .0001436 homicide per gun. In the U.S. 8,124 homicides by 359,081,000 is a homicide rate of .0000226 per gun owned. In short, in Canada one is 6.35 times more likely to be murdered by one of the Canadian-owned guns than one is in the U.S. by a U.S. firearm. But, according to the holier-than-thou news reporters and talk show hosts I’ve heard since the attack, Canada’s gun laws are so much superior to those of the U.S. I don’t know who the bosses of those news reporters and talk show hosts are, but they are not doing their job if they don’t require accuracy in what they claim to report. The next time Canadians hear a news report (actually, on almost any subject) on the TV news or a talk show, they would do well to be very suspicious of the truth of the reporting and to check out the facts themselves. PAUL M. BOWMAN, ALDERGROVE

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C.J. Muralt’s first experience volunteering at the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope was nearly her last. “A gentleman brought in two kids in pyjamas. I actually had to go in the back, and I had a cry,” said a tearful Muralt as she recalled the story. “I could not believe that children had to be there.” Seeing those young kids — who were similar in age to Muralt’s two youngest sons — really struck a nerve with the single mother of three boys. Muralt said it made her sad to see how people had to live and she didn’t know if she could continue. But Muralt also realized this was a perfect way to teach her sons. “You lead by example,” she said. That was six years ago. And every year when the Gateway of Hope hosts its special occasion lunches — at Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving — chances are the 49-year-old Muralt is there, lending a hand. She typically does at least two or three each year, and makes sure she never misses the Christmas meal. “I don’t live high on the hog, but I can definitely make ends meet,” Muralt said. “If I can help

someone else, then I will do what I can.” “It is very empowering. When I leave there, I feel good, I feel happy that I was able to give back,” she added. In her six years of volunteering at the Gateway of Hope — she has done so since it opened its doors in 2009 — Muralt has served lunch and helped in the kitchen. And while she was initially reluctant to interact with those in need, Muralt has gotten past that roadblock. “I think when I first started, I was scared,” she said. “But they are just humans that have had bad cards. We are just lucky that we had better cards, that’s the difference.” Muralt also said she has become better at handling her emotions. “All the people there are so nice. They are very gracious (and) everybody is treated equally,” she said. “When I leave there, I feel good, I feel happy that I was able to give back.” ••• The annual Salvation Army Gateway of Hope Christmas luncheon is set for Wednesday, Dec. 23. Enough volunteers have already been secured for the meal, but help is needed year-round. To volunteer, call 604-514-7375.

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Langley artist Lisa Powers opens The Maker’s Room for ‘creatives of all types’ MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Times Reporter

After years of working mundane desk jobs, Lisa Powers finally found her passion: making. Making paintings, making sculptures, making crafts — anything that involves creativity. So when the opportunity came to become a full-time artist and open her own studio one year ago, Powers wanted to create a space that represents more than traditional art. “I wanted a space for makers,” she said,

while seated at a long, white table inside The Maker’s Room. “Artists and painters, people in craft — creatives of all types.” Located on the corner of Fraser Highway and Salt Lane, The Maker’s Room is the quintessential place for “making.” Powers hosts art lessons, hands-on workshops, open studio sessions and resident artists. When she’s not teaching, she can be found in the back corner of the studio, working on her own multimedia paintings with her dog — a luxury she has not had for the majority of her career. Working numerous clerical jobs to support her two sons and family, Powers always put her creative self to the side in favour of a steady paycheque. “I didn’t think I could make it as an artist,” she said. “But I was unhappy, and every month

felt like it was dragging by. Finally I just decided to do this.” At the age of 30, she went back to school to earn a degree in fine arts, and transitioned from typing spreadsheets all day to creating contemporary paintings and doing freelance graphic design. The result has been life-changing, she said. “Art is so fulfilling,” Powers said. “So often it involves problem solving, and it’s a private journey.” Through her studio, Powers hopes to inspire other creative minds to follow their passion as well. Her art lessons are open to people of all ages, and are kept to small class sizes to ensure personal feedback. Projects are student-initiated, with Powers acting more as a guide, than a strict teacher.

“I help on an individual basis to develop their skills,” she said. “I want people to be proud of their work. Not necessarily copying a style, but drawing from their own inspiration. “I hate classes where everyone comes out with the same product.” Her workshops follow the same philosophy. Taught by Powers and other guest artisans, in the past year students have learned wood carving, stained glass making, Do-it-yourself home decor and other crafts. The classes range in level from beginner to intermediate, but most are designed for everyday people. “I really enjoy crafts,” she said. “In art school they often look down on craft makers, but that take skills and Continued Page 25

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Langley tappers among best in world The Team Canada Tap dance teams had high standings at the International Dance Organization World Tap Dance Championships in Riesa, Germany earlier in December. Choreographed by Langley’s Lisa Dew of Lisa’s School of Dance, and featuring 20 local dancers, the junior formation team Swing Set ranked highest of the Canadian teams, placing third in the world. The junior small group Cotton Eye Joe placed sixth in the competition, the adult formation team The Rockettes placed seventh, adult small group Billy-a-Dick placed 12th and junior duo Jordyn Bietel and Kyla Fowler placed 16th. The week-long, high level competition featured top dancers from more than 90 different countries. More on Team Canada Tap and the competition is available at www. teamcanadadance. com or www.idodance.com.

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The Langley A3 Eagles hockey team has made teamwork a priority on and off the ice this seaon, fundraising for both the Langley Food Bank (pictured) and the Sick Kids Foundation. They are presenting their donation to the Sick Kids Foundation at the team’s final tournament at Apex Mountain Resort in February. Su b m i t t e d p h o t o

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na Bot, Estelle Koehler and Tara Coulter (not pictured), held a fundraiser for Syrian refugee children coming to the Langley school district. With the help of their parents, they rented a table at the Noel Booth craft fair and prepared items to sell, including bracelets, homemade greeting cards and treats.

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Whatever level he has played at, Justin Fregona has displayed a knack for finding the back of the net. In his two seasons with St. Andrews College, a private prep school just outside of Toronto, Fregona has seasons of 44 and 47 goals, respectively, while also showing an ability to be a playmaker as well with a combined 204 points in 162 career games. Even before that, Fregona was lighting it up with the Toronto Marlboros minor midget hockey team, where he had 37 goals, 46 assists and 83 points in 56 games. And this season? In a new league? Same results for the 18-yearold. In 29 games with the Langley Rivermen, Fregona leads the junior A hockey club with 19 goals — tied for ninth in the BCHL as well — while sitting third on the team with 34 points. “I can’t say I am really surprised with what he is doing right now,” said Langley Rivermen head coach and general manager Bobby Henderson. “Justin has been all we expected, really. He has an uncanny ability to score goals. “He is unbelievably creative and dynamic with the puck and just a really exciting player to watch.” What makes Fregona’s success even more impressive, is the fact he does so despite being one of the smallest players on the ice. Fregona stands five-foot-seven and weighs just 154 pounds. By comparison, in practice Fregona routinely goes up against the Rivermen defencemen, who average six-foot-one and 188 pounds.

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So what’s his secret to success? “No secret,” Fregona said. “I just like to try and stay open in the offensive zone and find my teammates. “And just hang around the net and try and get on loose pucks.” Fregona is also adept at using his speed and his vision. “You have to be quicker than all the other bigger guys,” he said. “It is easier for the bigger D to get their sticks on you and push you off the puck, but as long as you continue to move your feet, you should be good to be able to out-skate them.” “Justin is a guy that is not going to be intimidated out there. He is one of those players that if you go at him physically, he rises his game and will expose you if you decide to J U S TIN ove r- c o m m i t . FREGO N A He is so dynamic and is a ton of fun to watch,” said Henderson. Fregona came west this past summer, one of four players from the St. Andrews program to land with the Rivermen in the past two seasons. “It is so much better of a league, both exposure wise and the competition,” he said about the BCHL. “Langley seemed like the perfect fit.” It won’t be a long stay in B.C. however, as Fregona has committed to the University of New Hampshire Wildcats for next season. He has also been without the Rivermen since early this month

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Langley Rivermen forward Justin Fregona (#13) is a dynamic offensive player, using his speed and vision to create opportunities on the ice. He leads Langley with 19 goals and is third with 34 points, despite missing the past three weeks while he helped Canada West win the gold medal at the World Junior A Challenge in Ontario. after attending training camp — and making the final roster — for Canada West at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. The tournament wrapped up with Canada West winning the gold medal, 2-1, over Russia in Saturday’s championship final Cobourg Community Centre. Also on the roster was Rivermen goaltender Bo Didur, who played a back-up role, and Chilliwack Chiefs defenceman Dennis

Cholowski, who played through the ranks of the Langley Minor Hockey Association. The victory was especially sweet for Fregona, who grew up about an hour away from where the championships were held in Ontario. “Just making the team was an honour, and the fact we ended up winning the gold medal is really something special,” he said. “And being so close to home,

it was really special to share the gold medal with them,” he added. Fregona said he knew having a good start to the BCHL season would be key for him to get on the radar of the Canada West coaching staff, and he delivered. He also said being on a line with Adam Sinclair and Matthew Graham — whom he played with at St. Andrews prior to this season — also contributed to his quick start with the Rivermen.

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Teens bound for Vegas A trio of Langley teens are leaving for Las Vegas next month. Linebacker Niko Pavicic and receiver Anthony Ghent are on the final roster for Team B.C.’s Grade 8 squad named by Football BC last week. And on the U16 final roster is defensive lineman Joe Nickel. Pavicic and Ghent are on the bantam Langley Outlaws while Nickel is on the junior bantam Langley Mustangs. All three will join their Team BC

teammates at the High Roller International Football Showdown, which runs Jan. 20 to 25 in Las Vegas. ••• The Dec. 16 edition of the Langley Times newspaper incorrectly stated that the Walnut Grove Gators lost to the Kelowna Owls in the championship finals of the Vancouver College Emerald Classic. The Gators in fact lost in the finals to the Oak Bay Bays by a score of 8275 in that game on Dec. 12.

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Langley Rivermen defenceman Alec Capstick skates the puck up ice against the Coquitlam Express on Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre. The Rivermen went three-for-three over the weekend.

Rivermen head to break on winning note Three straight victories have the Langley Rivermen playing some of their best hockey of the season as the junior A hockey club has just one regulation loss in their past seven games. The Rivermen came from behind in all three games. In the opener, they edged the Powell River Kings 4-3 in overtime on Friday night, before clamping down defensively to knock off the Coquitlam Express 5-2 Saturday night and the Prince George Spruce Kings 5-1 on Sunday afternoon to head into the holiday break on a threegame winning streak. All three games were at the Langley Events Centre. The wins improved Langley to 21-13-1-0 and their 43 points have them in third place in the BCHL’s Mainland Division. Against the Kings, Matt Saharchuk forced overtime with six minutes to play and Adam Sinclair buried the winner at 47 seconds of three-on-

three action. Justin Szeto and Mak Kaufman scored second-period goals to erase a 2-0 first period deficit. After the Express opened the scoring on Saturday night, Langley responded with three straight of their own on their way to the 5-2 win. Saharchuk scored twice more with Jason O’Neill, Sinclair and Zac Masson getting the other goals. And the weekend concluded with the Rivermen scoring five straight goals after Prince George opened the scoring. Saharchuk scored for the third straight game, while Torrin White, Masson, John Scultdt and O’Neill getting the others. Goaltender Nickolas Trenciansky was in net for all three victories, stopping 99 of 105 shots. The Rivermen are back in action on Dec. 30 when they visit the Mainland Division-leading Chilliwack Chiefs. The Chiefs have a seven-point lead on Langley.

Knights lose another two The Langley Knights finished winless for the month of December after dropping their final two games of 2015. The junior B hockey club lost 9-3 to the Aldergrove Kodiaks and 7-2 to the Ridge Meadows Flames last week, falling to 4-25-0-2 in Pacific Junior Hockey League action. Arjan Cheema, Brandon Galbraith and Jeevan Dosange scored against the Kodiaks on Dec. 17 at

the George Preston Recreation Centre while Kiret Dosange and Noah Hillsdon tallied versus the Flames the next night at Maple Ridge’s Planet Ice. Langley actually led 2-1 after 20 minutes that game before the Flames scored six unanswered goals. The Knights return to action on Jan. 2 when they visit the Richmond Sockeyes.

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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.

Property tax assessment and appeal process demystified. Learn how to prepare and submit an appeal if you disagree with your assessment. Jan. 6, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Langley Senior Resource and Recreation Centre, 20605 51B Ave. Please register at 604-530-3020. Drop-ins welcome. Free and open to the public.

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.

Christmas dinner at St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall at 20676 Fraser Hwy. on Dec. 25 for those in need, seniors, or people who would otherwise be alone. Free of charge. Doors open 4 p.m. for refreshments and socializing, full hot turkey dinner served 5 p.m. Transportation can be arranged by phoning 604-534-3303.

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Train to become a Volunteer Tutor and help a child who is struggling with reading or math. The Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South is a registered charity offering afterschool one to one tutoring for children aged 7 to 13. Information session Jan. 5, 7 p.m. at Douglas Park School. Register at 604-5915156. More info at www.ldafs.org. 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

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p.m. It usually only takes 1.5 hours of time to do a route. Call 604-533-1679 for details. 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 at 20550 Fraser Hwy. 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 604-5302364. 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. 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. 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. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non profit weight loss support group. For a daytime chapter near you phone Linda at 604-462-9326, for night time phone Jacquie at 604-556-0535. 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 singsocwc@gmail.com. The Senior Men’s golf club at Poppy Estate Golf Course is looking for new members 55 years or older. Information on the club can be found at www.poppyseniormensgolf.com or phone 604-530-4501. Outreach Services at the Langley Seniors Centre include: information and referral, transportation and shopping assistance. We will come to your home or building and provide information. Call 604 5303020 Ext. 302, 305, or 306. Post your event. Click on calendar & ‘add event.’

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Bruce Robert McLaren May 8, 1972 — December 23, 2014 Bruce passed into the presence of our Lord and Saviour at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He is the cherished son of Bob and Marlene McLaren of Chilliwack, a beloved brother to siblings Rod McLaren (Samantha) and Tracie Welsh (Eric) and a treasured uncle to three nieces (Skye, Brooke and Greenlee) and two nephews (Steele and Sawyer) whom he loved very much. He lived in Langley, surrounded by caring people at Brookside. Bruce was happiest playing a game of Canasta or Balderdash, sharing a bowl of nee-boo soup with friends. He had a generous spirit, an endearing sense of humour and a unique view of the world. Bruce had a sweet relationship with his Granny (Ann Sayers) and it is comforting to know they will both be waiting for us together in Heaven. You are missed Boo.

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WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications. SUTCO seeks US qualified drivers for Super B flat deck division. We offer e logs, benefits, matched contribution pension plan, late model equipment and more. Apply; on line at sutco.ca, email careers@sutco.ca or fax (778)754-4025 .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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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

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The Abbotsford News, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2015 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PETS 477

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

PRISM PAINTING CO.

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

20% discount on re-painting or

3 rooms $299

CHIHUAHUA XMAS pups, 2 males, Deer, 5mos & Apple, 8wks, ready. $750. 604-702-1908 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black. 9 wks old, 1 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786 polarbearpainting.com $299 ~ 3 Rooms walls only 2 coats call: 604-866-6706

338

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

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356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

560

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.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO Central Langley FM-56 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.

Call 604-530-5646 or 604-230-3903 LANGLEY, 202 & 57A, 3 Bdrm apt, $1070/mo, quiet family complex, cls to shopping. call 604-539-0217.

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, hot water, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

Villa Fontana & Stardust

KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach

627

HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

NEW DOUBLE WIDE PAD AVAILABLE in 55+ adult park in Abbotsford. Pet OK. CHUCK 604-830-1960 mikes hauling 604-516-9237

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca

Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts.

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

Close to Crescent Beach, park and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P. Pick your floor and rent. 1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838. Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669 www.kiwanisparkplace.com

DELUXE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES 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).

604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604

736

HOMES FOR RENT • Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Call 604.449.4940 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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 2009 Mazda Tribute,

5555 208th Street, Langley Studio, 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool & rec facility. Incl heat & 1 prkg stall. No pets

2 wheel drive, some options, silver, only 40,000kms. $9300 firm. 604-538-9257

Phone 604-530-1912

851 .Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-312-1437 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

LET YOUR SAVINGS multiply! Sell what you don’t need with a Classiﬁed ad Call today! 604-575-5555

Celebrate! Birthday, wedding, anniversary, make an announcement!

REAL ESTATE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Bachelor,1 bdrm & 2 bdrm Call for Availability Langley City, walk to senior & rec centre, schools, shops. Incl heat & hotwater & prkg. Live In Manager

Call today for more info: 604-575-5555

To Place An Ad Call 604-575-5555 TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE, 4 door, 109,000 kms. Great cond. (604)826-7979

TRUCKS & VANS

1994 350 FORD 12 passenger van. Interior in good cond. Radiator leaks. $9000. 604-538-8687

Classifieds work. An economical solution to advertise your service!

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On July 11, 2015, at 72nd Avenue and 201st Street, Langley, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Langley RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2005 white Pontiac Montana, BCLP: AN822N, VIN: 1GMDV23L15D170304, on or about 00:38 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3212, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 18, 2015, at Logan Avenue and 200th Street, Langley, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Langley RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,245 CAD and a Samsung cell phone, on or about 00:55 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in and/or obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3261, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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The Langley Times www.langleytimes.com

BOXING BLOWOUT DOOR CRASHER

DOOR CRASHER COMPLETE SUITE

SOFA LOVE SEAT Modern Sofa & Love Seat Chair sold separately.

WAS $2398

NOW $1198

HALF ! PRICE

MATTRESSES

SOFA SETS SECTIONALS

DOOR CRASHER

DOOR CRASHER KLIK KLAK FUTON SOFA BED

5 pce. Solid Wood Pub Set WAS $598

NOW $298

RECLINERS

ONLY

DINING SETS

$698

BEDROOM SUITES

WAS $398

NOW $198

HALF PRICE!

HALF PRIC E!

THESE WILL SELL OUT ~ 1st COME 1ST SERVED ~ NO RAIN CHECKS! HUGE SELECTION NO STRESS CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

HALF PRICE!

STARTING AT $298

Queen Size Mattress Set 720 Pocket Coil & Foam encased for better comfort. Made in Canada

FABRIC

WAS $998

NOW $498

POWER MOTION SOFA Top grain luxury leather. Love seat and Recliner are available

LEATHER SOLID WOOD

HALFE! PRIC

Single Mattress

CUSTOM WORK

STARTING AT

$98

WAS $2998

NOW

$1998

* No adjustments to previous sales

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 16 YEARS

ROB’S FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

20450 Logan Avenue (behind Cascades Casino)

Tel: (604) 534-7171

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK robsfurniturelangley.ca

HUGE SELECTION OF BRAND NAME FURNITURE