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Massive pay hike for council Formula-driven raises kicked in on Dec. 1, giving council members nearly 20 per cent increase NATASHA JONES Times Reporter

The bank balances of Langley Township council members just got a lot fatter. Mayor Jack Froese’s annual salary leaped by 12.6 per cent, while the stipends of councillors shot up by 19 percent. On Dec. 1, days before they were formally sworn into office, the mayor and eight councillors received an automatic pay increase.

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Mayor Jack Froese’s salary jumped by almost $1,000 per month, rising to $105,456 from $93,724. The salaries of Councillors David Davis, Grant Ward, Kim Richter, Bob Long, Bev Dornan, Steve Ferguson, Charlie Fox and Michelle Sparrow rose by almost $7,000 a year to $42,936 from $36,043. In the eight years since 2003, a councillor’s salary has more than doubled, and that for mayor has risen by almost 70 per cent. During the same period, the B.C. minimum wage rose was frozen at $8 an hour. In May of this year it rose to $8.75. It was raised again to $9.50 an hour on Nov. 1, giving those at that rate an annual salary of under $20,000 a year, for a 40-hour work week. All members of council either have other jobs or are collecting government pensions. (Fox is a retired Langley School District

principal; Froese and Ward are retired police officers). Based on the remuneration process approved by council in 2006, a review was conducted at the beginning of this year, following a process that was started in 2000 when a Remuneration Task Force was established to review and report on council’s remuneration. In August, 2000, council approved the recommendation of the task force that salaries be based on market surveys every three years to determine the 60th percentile of direct pay rates for the jobs of mayor and councillors. The market surveys focus on the same six municipalities, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam. In February, 2006, council approved the

remuneration process, passing a motion ‘that council reaffirm the implementation of each three-year salary review will commence on the first day of the each subsequent term; and that review be conducted in the first quarter of each election year.’ In 2006, the mayor made $64,562 and the councillors earned $23,196. For the term that began in December, 2002, the mayor collected $62,153 a year and the councillors $20,378. One-third of the salaries are tax-free. The mayor and council typically work 11 months of the year, as council typically holds no meetings in August. The mayor and council are also reimbursed for a variety of expenses they incur while on Township business, and also receive extra pay for attending Metro Vancouver meetings.

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New overpass gets land commission blessing NATASHA JONES Times Reporter

The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has approved the new design concept for the Mufford Crescent/64 Avenue/Highway 10 rail overpass. The news came on Wednesday, two days

after Township council refused to hold a public-hearing style on the design. The ALC statement noted that drivers have faced delays because of long trains carrying B.C. exports to Roberts Bank for Asia and other parts of the world. The new overpass will provide them with an alternate route over the tracks and reduce

Public hearing nixed NATASHA JONES Times Reporter

Taxpayers deserve another opportunity to have one final say on the Mufford overpass, Township Councillor Kim Richter argued on Monday afternoon. Township taxpayers will contribute $9 million towards the $52 million project. “We owe it to the people who are paying for this,” Richter said. “This overpass will substantially change the face of the community,” she said, adding that the cost “is precisely why we should be consulting with the people.” Richter had the support of Councillors Bob Long and David Davis for a public hearing style meeting, but a majority vote killed the opportunity for public discourse with council. The Township handed over responsibility for the Mufford Crescent railway overpass to the provincial government several years ago, and in September council rejected a call for a meeting along the lines of a public hearing. But council agreed at that time to ask the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to provide copies of the comments made by the public at an open house two weeks earlier. At that September meeting, thenmayor Rick Green said he supported a meeting because of the controversial nature of the overpass, and how explosive it had been in the community. “Two open houses do not meet the standard” for community participation, Green argued. On Monday, council was advised that the ministry will not entertain any more meetings. Councillor Grant Ward was pleased with that decision. “This is going around in circles. It’s been on our table well in excess of two years,” he said, adding that the whole premise of the overpass is public safety. The Mufford Crescent railway overpass design was unveiled at the Sep-

tember open houses. The project will necessitate the widening of a portion of Glover Road to four lanes, absorb far less farmland than the most recent plan, and prompt major improvements to 64 Avenue from 204 Street (at the Willowbrook Connector) to 216 Street. Called the West T Intersection, the overpass will take traffic over the railway tracks at Mufford Crescent, leaving the Langley Bypass railway crossing untouched. The overpass will contain a loop north of the existing Mufford/Glover junction that will funnel traffic to southbound and northbound Glover Road. The overpass and related road works will add several new traffic lights. These include one on Mufford Crescent where 62 Avenue will be extended to form a junction; at the loop, at Glover Road and 64 Avenue, and at 64 Avenue at 216 Street. There have been several open houses, but no meetings at which the public can quiz council. Some councillors suggested that a meeting along the lines of a public hearing may give the public false hope that council can make changes. “It’s not our project,”Ward said.“Why are we meddling?” “When we are elected we are elected to make decisions, not act as demigods,” Richter replied. Davis said that the overpass has been a bone of contention, and as the community’s pipeline to Victoria, council can do something. But Councillor Steve Ferguson disagreed. “There has been significant public input. The public has not been left in the dark,” he said. Mayor Jack Froese warned that a public hearing might not only delay the project, but jeopardize funding partners and deadlines. The overpass is part of $360 million program to improve rail connections to Roberts Bank in Delta.

nents say that the approved design, known as the West T Intersection, affects more farmland than the J Loop, preferred by some Langley residents. Mayor Jack Froese is pleased. He commented that the longer and more frequent trains are causing more safety concerns each year, and an overpass is necessary.

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Langley Teachers Association president Gail Chaddock-Costello donned a costume for a Christmas-themed protest Tuesday at the school district offices. The LTA had a pile of tagged “gifts” outlining their demands for a new contract.

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Metcalfe named Stafford good citizen of the year

The 2011 winner of the H.D. Stafford to dedicate his time, expertise and passion good citizen of the year award is Terry to his community. Metcalfe. He served as chair of the Langley Care He is the second retired fire chief Foundation, which operates Langley to win the award in recent years. MetLodge, while it underwent a major renovacalfe is a retired Township fire chief, and tion and fundraising campaign. He continretired City chief Jim McGregor won the ues to be involved with the Navy Cadets, award in 2006. and is also an active volunteer with the Terry Metcalfe was born and raised Langley Animal Protection Society and in the Township of Langley, where he the Rotary Club of Aldergrove, and is a also worked for many years. During a member of the board of the Aldergrove 14-year career teaching in Langley School Credit Union. Terry District, he began his volunteer work He continues to work to make the comMetcalfe with the Navy cadets. His focus with munity a better place. His strong committhe cadets was working with youth to ment, work ethic and high level of integchallenge them to develop into disciplined young rity are a measuring stick for others. people. The H.D. Stafford Award was given out at TuesDuring this period, Metcalfe accepted the oppor- day’s Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce tunity to become a paid on call firefighter in the meeting, attended by about 300 people. The award Township. He moved through the ranks to the is named for the late Harold Stafford, who served training division and later became assistant chief as Langley’s superintendent of schools and was an of operations. In 2002, he was promoted to fire active member of the community. Several former Stafford award winners were chief. His commitment to the fire service in the Township is a tribute to a man with tremendous on hand at the event, including McGregor and Eric Bysouth (1993); Sylvia Anderson (1994); Joan organizational, leadership and personnel skills. He has been very involved in many community Chesney (2000); Dale Ball (2002); Tim Lounsbury activities. Since retiring in 2004, he has continued (2004) and David Esworthy (2008).

Election sign limits shot down NATASHA JONES Times Reporter

Unless there’s a change of heart and sympathy towards Councillor Charlie Fox, the next civic election will see a repeat of the proliferation of election signs that pockmarked the landscape of Langley for three weeks leading up to the Nov. 19 election. Fox had proposed a review of the Election Bylaw as it relates to signage, specifically seeking a ban on 4 X 8 signs, limiting them to 16 square feet, and allowing each candidate only 50 signs larger than four square feet. That limit of 50 would apply to a slate as well as individual candidates. Fox’s motion, presented to council on Monday, proposed that no sign larger than four square feet could be placed

within 15 metres of an intersection, and that no two signs from one candidate or slate could be within 30 metres of each other. A majority of council rejected the changes which Fox had suggested would improve safety, especially at intersections where some signs impeded visibility. “When you have a proliferation of signs at intersections, it’s a safety issue,” he said. Susan Palmer, the Township’s chief election officer, told council that she received approximately 50 complaints about signs, an increase of 25 per cent. There were 41 candidates in the race for mayor, council and school board, leading to an unprecedented number of signs. Many were vandalized. “There were multitude areas where these situations (destruction of signs) repeated themselves time and time again,” Fox

said. “If we do nothing from this last experience we are doing the public a disservice,” he added. Councillor Kim Richter strenuously opposed the motion, calling it undemocratic. “This goes to the heart of democracy,” Richter said, adding that the signs are allowed for only three weeks. Limiting the size and location of signs would significantly handicap the efforts of newcomers to an election, and give an advantage to incumbents, she argued. However, she added, she might have supported the motion had it included a ban on plastic-bag signs. Councillor David Davis had the last word before a majority of council defeated the motion. “I don’t like signs. I think they’re ugly, even with my face on them.”

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Craig Spence finishes school district career DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter

As a children’s choir sang to Langley school trustees Tuesday night, Craig Spence was taking pictures of the moment for the school district website, the way he usually does. It was his last school board meeting as district communications manager. After 15 years as the official spokesperson for the school board, the 59-year-old Spence is taking early retirement. Board chair Wendy Johnson thanked the departing Spence, calling him a “fine communicator [and] a creative problem solver.” Spence and his wife plan to move to Vancouver island, where he hopes to devote more time to writing novels. An online biography notes that Spence graduated with a diploma in journalism in 1981 and worked for 15 years as a reporter, editor and freelance writer at various newspapers in B.C. and Western Canada, before he took over the communications job at the Langley school district. His first novel “Josh & the Magic Vial” was published by Thistledown Press in October, 2006. His second published novel, “Einstein Dog” came out in 2009. “It’s been a great job,” Spence said

Craig Spence of his time with the district. “It’s been a lot of fun.” The new communications manager at the Langley school district, Sandy Wakeling, comes from the provincial ministry of health. Wakeling will take over effective Dec. 31. The board also said goodbye Tuesday night to trustee Stacey Cody, who was defeated in the recent election. Cody received the traditional parting gift of an old-style hand-held school bell. There were also words of praise from returning trustees like Rod Ross, who said he and Cody began as political adversaries, but ended as friends. “You’re an awesome trustee and an awesome mom,” Ross told Cody. “They don’t come any better.”

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estraint does not exist at Langley Township hall, at least when it comes to the salaries for the mayor and councillors. Councillors have seen their wages rise by 112 per cent over a nine-year period, while the mayor has seen a more modest jump of 70 per cent from early 2003 to December, 2011. The wage increase is based on a decision adopted by council back in 2000, after a task force determined that a fair way to set council wages would be to automatically boost them to the 60th percentile of the average wage levels for mayors and council members in six Lower Mainland communities — Delta, Coquitlam,. Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and Chilliwack. This took the controversial salary adjustment process out of the political arena, as the wage increases were automatic and were not referred to at council meetings. Nor did this policy require council members to actually justify their wage increases to the public by voting in favour. The first increase, in 2003, was quite modest compared to earlier levels. So was the 2006 boost. This is interesting, as economic times were much better then. Councils were more restrained. When the last council took office in December, 2008, the mayor’s salary jumped by $29,000, while councillors’ salaries jumped by $13,000. The latest increase, which took effect on Dec. 1 when the new council took office, has boosted the mayor’s salary by 12.6 per cent, to $104,596. Councillors will now get $42,936 — a 19 per cent raise. One-third of their salaries are taxfree — a benefit that means their net paycheques are more hefty than for most people making similar wages. Township taxpayers have been hit with significant tax increases over the same period that the salary policy has been in effect, and there is no sign of any tax freeze on the horizon. Municipal staff have also enjoyed ongoing increases, although nothing like those given to council members. These latest increases are simply unacceptable. The entire policy on salaries needs to be reviewed again. Some members of council have talked about the need for a “net zero” increase for employees. How can they ask for this with a straight face, when their salaries jump so significantly every three years? Many taxpayers have not seen any increase in their wages or pensions since the economy went south in 2008. It’s time council realized that fact and set a good example.

orkSafeBC has stripped down Grant’s Law, allowing late-night staff at convenience stores and gas stations to again work alone. The legislation was put in place after Grant de Patie, a gas station attendant in Maple Ridge, was run over and dragged to death while trying to stop a driver from stealing gas. British Columbia was the first province in Canada to make drivers pay before pumping gas. Grant’s Law also forced employers to put in place safety measures, such as glass barriers, to protect workers, and required that no one has to work alone on graveyard shifts. Now that latter part has been repealed. Instead of having two people on shift, convenience stores can follow other safety procedures, including time-lock safes that can’t be opened during late-night hours, video surveillance and good lighting, as well as keeping limited amounts of cash and lottery tickets at hand. WorkSafeBC decided it costs too much to expect convenience stores and gas stations to have two people on late at night and to install protective barriers. But will a video camera stop an armed robber? The Western Convenience Store Association, which lobbied for the change, believes money can now be saved and, in turn, spent on other security measures. It argued that having more than one person on staff doesn’t stop criminals from committing robbery. No, but police always look for witnesses. And saving money in one area doesn’t mean that owners will spend it to improve another. Before the amendments to Grant’s Law, Shell stations installed glass barriers and magnetic door locks. Pricey or not, they put their employees’ safety first. That is what WorkSafeBC is meant to ensure. But the decision to amend Grant’s Law does nothing to improve or maintain workers’ safety. Apparently you can put a price on somebody’s life. —Maple Ridge News

Christmas is about giving Boy’s gift puts the emphasis where it belongs

’ve been out picking up toys A Grade 1 boy, about six years and handing out toys this week. old, came up with a small toque. Most of the schools, banks and He handed it over and said, “I think McGregor individual businesses collect toys this will be good for a baby.” Then for the Christmas Bureau and we he rummaged around in his pocket, Says are more than willing to get them, JIMMCGREGOR pulled out a small shiny marble, bring them in, sort them by age handed it over and said, “And I groups and make sure they go to think this would be good for a boy about my age.” deserving homes. We have some dedicated volunteer drivers I think he had been listening, and there behind all the trappings and trimmings of the to do most of the toy retrieval, but once in season, the noise and lights, the hustle and busawhile, just as I start to tell jokes, one of the ladies will hand me a piece of paper and send tle, he found something that meant the world to him, and he gave it away. I do believe that’s how me off on a pick-up. Coincidence, I guess. But this all started many centuries ago. I don’t mind, because driving around with a If I asked you to stop reading for a minute and truckload of toys for hundreds of boys and think about the best Christmas gift that you ever girls is as close to being Santa as you can get. received, even you may be surprised what pops I guess you could say I do it because it’s a into your mind. I also bet it won’t be the most ‘clause’ in my contract. We have a tradition with a couple of schools expensive gift you ever received either. I remember getting a Visible V-8 Engine model in the City that involves some of our volunteers going to the classroom to talk about the Langley one year. Once assembled and hooked up to batteries, you could see valves and pistons moving Christmas Bureau and explain our programs to and spark plugs light up. the kids. Our people explain that the toys the But what made it special is that my Dad kids have brought are going to less fortunate worked on that model with me, explaining the families that otherwise wouldn’t have toys mechanics as we went along. He was a busy under the tree Christmas morning. We feel it man with a big family, a job and a farm, but for is important to show even the youngest in our awhile, we worked together on that model and I community that they can make a difference in someone’s life. got some of his time. I knew how precious that As the kids bring their toy up to the box, they time was to him. are asked to tell us what age group they have How many precious marbles do you have in bought for and a sticky note goes on the toy for your marble bag and how many are you willing sorting. It is a rewarding experience for all, but to part with? this year the ladies came back with watery eyes Put a little thought into your gift giving; make as they related an experience during the session them gifts people will remember for years. At at the school. least that’s what McGregor says. www. l a n g l e y t i m e s . com Contact us Main line ........................................... 604-533-4157 Classifieds.......................................... 604-575-5555 fax 604-575-2073

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Liberals bring on resentment, but B.C. doesn’t deserve NDP Editor: After the recent NDP convention, Adrian Dix is rubbing hands at the prospect of forming the next provincial government. Dix would reconfigure B.C. according to his particular strain of political thought. Any sort of NDP provincial government in B.C. is a frightening thing to consider. Contrary to the cultivated myth, the NDP’s policies would actually harm the poor and middle class. The NDP has not had an original idea since its formation, and the two or three that they hold have proven to be ineffective constructs to operate a government. They measure social responsibility by the

number of governmentrun programs and the amount of money spent on them, as opposed to how many people are really helped. This speaks to the self-righteous arrogance of the NDP and Dix, who believe that they Adrian Dix have cornered the market on compassion. I acknowledge the public’s bitter resentment of the Liberals in B.C. They have exhibited many of the behaviours of a government in power so long that it thinks that it can get anything past the public.

This contempt was aided in part by an ineffectual official opposition. The general public in B.C. appears to crave some honesty and credibility in a provincial government. In his previous stint here in an NDP government, Dix showed that he has a proclivity for being economical with the truth. People who want to punish the BC Liberals by throwing them out of office would only be hurting themselves. Nobody can afford to have the NDP running this great province of B.C. Tim Opper, Langley

Accused teacher’s character defended Editor: I have known Debbie Ralph for 40 years. She is the kindest, most caring person one could ever hope for as a friend. Over the course of a long teaching career, many of her students have gone on to have teaching careers of their own because of the example set by this one dedicated teacher. The crime she is accused of is so outside the realm of possibility — it’s beyond ridiculous.

Everyone understands that child abuse in any form is a heinous crime and that it makes a sensational story for the media. However, we cannot invade a decent person’s privacy with a public opinion ‘guilty’ verdict. This former student is trying for character assassination or has some other ulterior motive in mind with his legal action. All of us who know Debbie

know that these charges are completely fabricated. Front page stories and photos of people’s homes should be saved for persons who have been found guilty in a court of law, not citizens currently being tried in the court of public opinion. L. Vegsund, Aldergrove

Local politicians can lead climate charge Editor: As a self-appointed and volunteer carbon buster and activist, I ask newlyelected municipal politicians to confront the gathering storm of global warming by becoming activists. You can do this, because no law forbids it. And you should, because the provable reality is that we do not have much more time before global warming results in catastrophic changes to our climate and a poor future for our kids. Let me explain. A thousand years ago, Vikings attempted to live in Iceland, a harsh Arctic environment, based on an economic model of dairy farms. After several hundred years, they either died or retreated back to Europe. Not a happy story. Now fast forward to today when Iceland, like many countries, experienced economic collapse due to the failure of the international banking system. But unlike other countries, Iceland did not use conventional strategies of financial bailouts using public money. Instead, they let investors lose their own money on ill-advised economic schemes. Early results suggest they may have sucThe

ceeded in rescuing their economy, unlike Europe and, perhaps, North America. OK, now use that concept of a non-traditional strategy to address the issue of global warming. As a local government, you will be utilizing a conventional strategy of reducing local carbon emissions. This is good, but it is not enough. Unfortunately, this strategy will not protect citizens from the impacts of climate breakdown — just as the Viking’s local dairy farms did not protect their citizens from a harsh Arctic environment. This is because the air in our atmosphere is universal; that is, it is shared by the entire world. So it is physically impossible to reduce the level of carbon dioxide by focusing on just your local community. Therefore, I suggest that you reach outside your community and outside your traditional political role. Become an activist. As just one glaring example, senior governments encourage the export of B.C. coal. But carbon emissions resulting from burning that coal elsewhere in the world equal all emissions from all other sources in B.C. So even if you reduce local carbon emissions

in your municipality, you still will fail to prevent the catastrophic breakdown of your local climate. To successfully protect your citizens, I respectfully submit that you exit your comfort zone. I request that you must reach out to provincial, national, and yes, even world communities. Using my one example, help senior governments realize the absolute need to phase out coal exports. Only then can you minimize the harsh and certain impacts of global warming on our kids’[ future. And sure, you may not want to be an activist. And yes, my request will be poohpoohed by many. But the physical and universal realities of climate breakdown do not care about traditional political roles, or your comfort zone, or your kids’ future — just as a harsh Arctic environment did not care about Viking dairy farms or their kids’ future. It is a time of historic crisis. You have an opportunity to become a leader. Peter Nix, Maple Bay

BEWARE CRAIGSLIST Editor: A few months ago, my sister bought a car through the popular Craigslist website. A few weeks ago, a police officer knocked on her door, informing her she had a stolen car in her possession and promptly towed it away. The car, a beautiful Mazda, had its VIN switched. So when she went with the “owner” to register it with ICBC and proceed with transfer papers, no red flags came up (until later). This was a hard and expensive lesson to learn for my sister, and as the guy she bought it from was so smooth, seemingly genuine, friendly, and produced all the receipts for various oil changes and minor repairs etc., it was a total shock. Many of us buy and sell merchandise constantly on Craigslist, including vehicles (I sold two myself), so this is a grim warning to all of us. Amazingly, my sister’s story has a happy ending. She shared her story with friends and family (who wouldn’t?) and with a Christian co-worker. This co-worker felt called to then share my sister’s story on her Facebook page, and with an incredible response from those who read it, she was able to present my sister with a cheque for over $5,000. The co-worker’s words were only “give God the glory.” Amen, sister. J. Wildeboer, Langley

KINDNESS LASTS Editor: It seems that Christmas is now fast approaching and we are all stressed about what gifts to buy. Yet we are forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. Sure, it’s nice to get gifts and money and all the materialistic things. But we are forgetting that Christmas isn’t about the presents or the tree or the snow. It is about spending time together, with friends and family, and giving to those who are less fortunate. We are becoming more selfish. This Christmas, think about those less fortunate and give. Give love and your time to friends, family, and those who don’t have anyone. You may volunteer at your local food kitchen or shelter. If you don’t have time for that, give some food or clothes to your local collection bank. Remember, materialistic things don’t last forever. Love and kindness do. Steven Lofgren, Langley

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When the Township of Langley laid off two of its four bylaw enforcement officers last year, the official explanation was a lack of work. “We just aren’t getting the number of complaints to investigate,” said senior bylaw officer Bill Storie. “It was a tough decision but the numbers just didn’t support the amount of staff we had.” A slightly different version of events surfaced when one of the laid-off officers, Paula Blanchard, filed a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. The Nov. 8 Tribunal decision rejecting the complaint revealed the layoffs were ordered after what the lawyer for the Township described as “significant acrimony” within the Bylaw Enforcement Department over work scheduling, specifically the Township’s demand for more flexibility in assigning hours. An independent mediator was brought in to settle the matter and an agreement was reached in July of 2008 to allow for “non-standard” work scheduling. When the municipality tried to impose latenight shifts in 2009, a complaint was filed by Blanchard, a member of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 403. She told the Township because she is a mother of three children, the noon to 9 p.m. shift would be very difficult for her. In 2010, the Township restructured the Bylaw Enforcement Department to have bylaw complaints handled directly by the municipal division responsible, effectively reducing the amount of work handled by the department, after which the layoff notices were issued. Blachard’s application to the Tribunal said she was discriminated against on the basis of her “family status.” The complaint was rejected because it was filed more than the maximum allowable six months after the layoffs were ordered. Blanchard said she had 10 new property complaint files put

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Two of Langley Township’s four bylaw officers were recently laid off, due to a lack of work. The two, Robert Joy (left) and Paula Blanchard (centre), along with current officer Mike Twolan (right) say there are plenty of complaints coming in to the Township. on her desk the same week she was laid off, as did Robert Joy, the other officer who was laid off. “We hear every day from the public we need more officers, not less,” she told The Times after the layoffs were announced. She said Aldergrove is always busy and with all the densification in Willoughby, there will by a litany of construction and parking complaints that won’t be

dealt with. She said roads have been narrowed by three feet in the new Yorkson subdivisions with no parking signs on one side. Neither of the laid-off officers found other jobs within the municipality. At the time, CUPE local 403 president Paul Albrecht said these were the first layoffs he has dealt with in the 17 years he has been with the Township.

“This really did come out of the blue,” Albrecht said. “There were no signals of slowing down. The Township is growing.” He noted similarsized Kelowna has six officers. “Spring and summer are the busy months. Who is going to deal with blueberry cannon complaints, sprinkling and water restrictions, commercial truck issues and homeless camps?” Albrecht asked. Bylaw officers deal with complaints of noise, traffic, unsightly premises, graffiti, trailers and boats in driveways, sign bylaws, and zoning issues. When it comes to property complaints, the Township will only respond if the complaint comes in written form. However, officers are allowed to respond proactively to traffic issues, such as parking at elementary schools, construction site violations, commercial truck and roadway issues, and even mud coming from dump trucks into neighbourhoods. - with files from Monique Tamminga

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Fort Langley’s landscape is about to change again, although less radically than it did when a former lumber mill was transformed to become the residential community of Bedford Landing. This time the focus is on approximately 4.5 acres. Of this total, Lanson Foster has bought 1.85 acres from the Township of Langley, and around two acres from adjacent Lombardy Campground. The civic address of the Township property is described as Lot 2 Mavis Avenue, and is situation directly behind the fire hall at 23127 96 Ave. When the new fire hall opened in October, 2005, it left Lot 2 virtually landlocked. Foster is in the final stages of acquiring the Lombardy property, which amounts to just over two acres. Foster, who grew up on the outskirts of the historic village and is a long-time resident of Langley, plans to combine the two properties for a townhouse development. His company, Lanstone Homes, paid $1.8 million for the property behind the firehall. Foster would not disclose the purchase price of the Lombardy land. The Township’s Official Community Plan designates the land multi-family, and Foster said that he plans a low-density residential development, and will begin a community consultation process in the New Year. Although the land is not part of the Fort Langley Heritage Conservation Area, council could elect to have the property included, said Ramin Seifi, the director of community development for the Township. Proceeds from the sale of the Township land can only be used to acquire more land, pay off land purchases, or be applied to capital purchases.

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Ticket proceeds beneﬁting VGH, UBC and GF Strong

Millionaire Lottery gives you choices The B.C. Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery takes place every fall, with proceeds going to supporting the funding of research at B.C. Children’s Hospital into the prevention, treatment and cure of childhood illnesses. Since its inception over a decade ago, the lottery has raised over $30 million. If you missed the Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery this year, you still have a chance to do some good with a bit of gambling this holiday season. The VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation’s Millionaire Designer Home Lottery is taking place right now, with ticket proceeds going towards supporting Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Tickets purchased before midnight on Dec. 24 are eligible for the Early Bird prize of a

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Barry Deley and his family will soon call a house like this home, above, after winning the B.C. Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery. The homes at ParkLane Homes’ Headwater at Bedford Landing include a formal dining area, left, and plenty of space for relaxing, top.

• The Langley Times • Thursday, December 15, 2011

…off the front: The homes at Headwater at Bedford Landing include tons of amazing features, from ample outdoor space to a spa-like bathroom in the master suite. continued from page 1

contemporary DIAMAStone countertops. Elegant recessed lighting is soft and flattering at all angles, while the convenient eating nook, breakfast bar and island are perfect for a leisurely Sunday morning brunch. One feature that is sure to win hearts is the ample amount of outdoor living space. There is a covered front porch, a private covered deck off the ensuite bathroom, a back deck perfect for a barbecue that overlooks the river

and gives you an awe-inspiring view of the sunset, and a walk-out basement patio. The homes have won multiple awards for their floorplans and interior design, including a 2010 and 2011 Canadian Homebuilders Association SAM Award for best Single Detached Home Over 2,200 Square Feet, and CHBA Georgie Awards in 2009 for Best Single Family Home Over 3,000 Square Feet and Best Interior Design. ParkLane itself has been recognized with over 300 provincial and national awards for

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Based on 10% down, less $9000 decorating allowance, on a 2.4% variable rate mortgage amortized over 30 years. Visit our Discovery Centre for more details. Prices & offerings subject to change. E.&O.E.

• The Langley Times • Thursday, December 15, 2011

4757 200A St. Langley 598,900

$225,000

$444,900

LARGE DETACHED, HEATED WORKSHOP – GARAGE (25’x25’) with easy access from laneway is one feature of this LOVELY 4-bdrm, 2.5 bthrm WELL MAINTAINED HOME. Many updates (new windows, new hot water heater, stunning GRANITE countertops, etc.). Kitchen/Dining OPEN CONCEPT leads to spacious living room. Winterized, heated sun deck offers multiple uses (eg: hobby/ playroom). Backyard faces WEST. Above-ground, large unauthorized suite. Close to aall amenities.

WHERE THE LIVIN’ IS EASY

PERFECT DOLLARS AND SENSE! Renovated 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 level plus full unfinished basement. New kitchen, faux rock back splash, granite counters/cooking island, new flooring, updated bathrooms, and designer paint. Perfect young family home!! Clover Valley Station!

WOW- LOOK AT ALL THE WINDOWS! IMMACULATE Second Floor Northwest corner 2 bdrm 2 bath suite- just under 1400 sq ft! Offers FULL SIZE OAK KITCH with E/A , HUGE living /dIning rm with gas f/p, 2 SUNDECKS and same floor STOR LOCKER. Great Adult Building- 55+. Perfect loc- 1 BLOCK TO LAWN BOWLING, SHOPPING AND LANGLEY SENIORS CENTER.

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Free Home Evaluation... Anytime, no cost, no obligation. $

729,900

665,000

Includes HST

2 custom houses just finished on LARGE lots in Willoughby! Quality built homes by an experienced local builder..Nick Zanic (Belmar Developments). Just under 4,000 SF homes including the full (unfin) basements. Huge lot sizes 6560-6761 SF with rear attached double garages & parking for 4 more vehicles! Vaulted great room with hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry and wired for 5.1 surround sound. 7149 197B Street

ONE ! HOME LEFT

Backing Greenspace!

669,900

Includes HST

8086 211B Street Classy 2 storey with fully finished basement in Yorkson. 10' ceilings on main floor with rich engineered hardwood floors. Open concept with exceptionally large kitchen including an 8' island, granite counters, tiled backsplash and overheight white cabinetry. 4 bedrooms upstairs... jack/jill bath joining 2 bedrooms, full ensuite in 3rd bedroom plus a 5 piece ensuite & large walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Fully finished basement with a beautiful one bedroom legal suite. Price includes Net HST!

Fernwood Developments - 8107 211B Street Furnished SHOWHOME by Fernwood Developments! 2 fabulous homes by Fernwood Developments! Great room plan with 10’ ceilings on the main floor! Large island kitchen finished in granite countertops, tiled backsplash, under-cabinet lighting and a phone desk. 4 bedrooms on the upper floor with a palatial master bedroom and 5 piece ensuite. Laundry on the upper floor with 3 large kids bedrooms.

Country Homes - 8091 210 St. Furnished home by Country Homes. Main level features a flex room could be a home office or additional sitting room. 16’ x 15’ great room with gas fireplace. Island kitchen with granite counters, tiled back splash and walk in pantry. Separate eating area with room for a large family table. Mudroom, laundry room off the garage entrance. 16’ x 6’ covered patio and unfinished basement with option to finish as a LEGAL SUITE.

589,000

664,900

Build Your Dream Home!

New home in Yorkson 8104 211B St. With an open concept great room plan. 9' ceilings on the main with 24x24 tile from the foyer through the kitchen with engineered hardwood in the great room. Island kitchen with upper cabinets to the ceiling. 4 bedrooms on the upper floor plus a fully finished basement with laminate floors and a legal 2 bedroom suite featuring a very spacious living area and full size kitchen. Ready for immediate possession!

Includes HST

Superb Value!

Yorkson – Janmor Homes

Just finished 2 storey with finished basement, separate entrance with a LEGAL 2 bedroom suite PLUS a large rec. room accessed by the main house. Maple kitchen, eating area and large family room. Upstairs includes 4 bedrooms including a large master bedroom, walk-in closet, luxurious ensuite and private balcony. 21075 80A Ave.

New home by Bill Czinege at Janmor Homes with over 20 years of local building experience. 2 storey with fully ﬁnished basement & price includes net HST! Hardwood on the main with a classic island kitchen with granite countertops and open to the spacious great room & separate dining area. These rooms overlook greenspace with no neighbours behind! Fully ﬁnished basement with an extra bedroom, and rec. Room. 8108 211 Street

New Listin

665,000 Includes HST

Includes HST

One acre building lot near Williams Park in a quality controlled subdivision. Private setting backing onto greenspace with room for pool, shop, etc. Build your dream home with an experienced local builder, or buy the lot and build yourself. $589,000 Call us for more details. 62A Ave & 240 St.

625,000

Includes HST

689,000

643,900

Private

willrempelteam.com Treeland Realty

Ph. 604.533.3491

725,000

Tall Timbers Rancher with Basement

8092 211B Street 2 storey with fully finished basement including a legal suite. Engineered hardwood floors on the main, island kitchen with upper cabinets to the ceiling, great room with gas fireplace, den on the main, and 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs with 3 full baths including a luxurious ensuite with jetted soaker tub. Ready for immediate occupancy!

Exterior of the home completely re-painted, fascia boards replaced & 50 yr cedar shake roof installed last year including all downspouts. Beautiful kitchen with black cabinetry, granite counters & stainless appliances. Large eating area off the kitchen w/free standing wood stove. 3 bedrooms on the main, plus a fully ﬁnished basement incl. a gym & theatre room! Gorgeous private backyard with in ground salt water pool surrounded in stamped concrete, hot tub built into & Koi pond.

Over 1,000 Homes Sold. Will Rempel

Ryan MacDonald

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Shelly Lederer 604.839.3491 www.shellylederer.ca

LISTINGS WANTED - MARKET IS MOVING! ®

Treeland Realty (1992) Ltd.

tel: (604) 533-3491 fax: (604) 533-0202

$399,000 Buy a "NEW" Home in time for Christmas! Beautiful 1794SF home with dbl detached garage. Quality ﬁnishing. 2 storey great room open concept living. 3 bdrm up plus den on main. 2 electric FP, full laundry room up. Tile in baths, granite on all surface tops & beautiful quality laminate throughout! Lane access, fully fenced and landscaped. 4' crawl fantastic for additional storage. Appliance included. Fantastic Price - Buy "NEW"! Be in for Christmas!

URGENT! HOME NEEDED for NICE Family! Do you live in Aldergrove, Brookswood, or Walnut Grove? Do you have 4 bedrooms? Do have at least 2 baths? Do you have a large lot? Would you like to move in the New Year? Call today for initial match up? Serious Sellers Only Please!

$339,000 OWN YOUR BUSINESS SPACE! Cloverdale Rymar Bus. Center, planned Industrial complex with quick access to #10 Hwy & 176 Street. "Clean User" bylaws in eﬀect. 3 Ph. 600 Volt 120/208 power, radiant OH Heating, handicap B/Room $10,000 A/C system, 3 Pkg. Stalls. 1975 SF VACANT!

$474,800 2 Storey/Basement

SOLD SOLD

A rarity! Huge home & lot in really nice neighborhood! NEW kitchen w/SS appl's, Granite counters & gas range! All new lighting, Interior glass railings, ﬂoors & paint on main. New ON-Demand HW system, furnace with AC. Pwdr room on main redone. Tons of storage, 3 gas FP, fully fenced 10,835 SF lot, Oversize garage w/mezzanine, 220 wiring, Bring your large family and ﬁnishing idea's for the basement. Close to schools & easy access to freeway.

$98,000 Abby Condo - INVEST HERE! 2 bedroom 950SF ground ﬂoor & private patio overlooks greenspace. Invest here or purchase & pay as little as $458.00 per month. Freshly painted walls, trim, doors, & ceilings. Laminate ﬂoors throughout. Walk-in closet in master. Outdoor pool. Strata fee covers heat & hot water! A great SPACE! A great PLACE! 2 parking etalls. Rentals allowed. Vacant! No OTHER 2 bdrm units at this Price

Langley Grove $79,800

Dbl wide 2 bdrm home w/updated kitchen, windows, new furnace, A/C, laminates & carpets. Very clean. Very comfortable home. Large enclosed patio perfect for green house, storage and great additional space. Covered parking. Fantastic adult oriented park, kids & pets allowed. Park has clubhouse, sauna & exercise room. Quick possession possible. Call today!

RE/MAX Treeland Realty 101, 6337 198th Street, Langley T: 604.533.3491 F: 604.533.0202 E: brigittesooke@remax.net / toddmesher@remax.net W: www.brigitteandtodd.com Each ofﬁce Independently Owned and Operated. This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

F O R M O R E P I C S G O TO S H E L LY L E D E R E R . C A

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Beautifully updated 2 level backing onto Anderson Creek. Nicely $ landscaped & tiered yard with easy access down to creek. New custom cherry kitchen & solid “Figured Maple” hardwood floors in 2004 with S/S appliances & sep salad sink, newer high end front load washer & dryer. 13 yr old hand split shake roof with new ridge caps. Vaulted ceiling in liv/rm & gas fireplace in liv/ rm & fam/rm plus gas BBQ hook up on patio. Mbdrm has private sundeck overlooking backyard all the way to the creek. Bdrm/den in garage easily removed if required. 20125 37 Ave. Langley

569,900

WALNUT GROVE 2 LEVEL

489,900

Excellent 4 bdrm (3 + Games), $ 2 storey on very private & nicely landscaped corner lot f) & renovated t d ensuite. it in Walnut Grove. Newer (30 year roof), Easy access to 5’3” crawl for ideal storage. Nice layout, very clean home with oak kitchen, gas fireplace in liv/rm, large laundry on main & patio doors to private 19x12 patio. Easy walking distance to all schools, shopping & transit, parks & recreation. Mbdrm has walk-in closet and full ensuite. Builtin vac, storage shed & more. 21228 89 Avenue, Langley

BRIARWOOD PARK

Top floor 2 bedroom 2 bath condo is in excellent condition and $ overlooks the park in ht andd ddefifinitely it l Briarwood. Flooded withh lilight not a fish bowl. The building has been rainscreened ant the roof has been replaced. Easy to show and it will be a pleasure. #404 5465 201 St. Langley

224,900

604.533.3491 ReMax Treeland Realty For More Photos & Listing Details view QR Code

www.garyhooge.com garyhooge@remax.net

PRIVATE RETREAT ON 4.5 ACRES

Bakerview Heights 3 Level

Huge bsmt home with 2 bdrm unauthorized suite down & $ sep laundry. Crown mouldings & high baseboards up, oak kitchen and family room plus solarium (not included in Sq. Ft.). 3 Bdrms up, master has 3 pce & walk-in closet, 2 bdrm suite has white kitchen, full bath and separate baseboard heat. Fenced yard with greenhouse, 10x14 workshop. Walking distance to Blacklock Elementary, walking trails and ponds. 20733 51A Ave. Langley

Take the long private lane off 72 Avenue to the end, there you will see your beautiful Cape $ Cod on your completely private park like 5 acre retreat. Light solid maple kitchen with high end (Wolf stove) S/S appliances. All wood windows, French doors off living/rm lead to 24x28 patio with sunken hot tub & outdoor shower in private backyard. Main part of upstairs has 3 bdrms, master has deluxe 3 pce ensuite & walk-in closet. 2nd staircase leads above (24x24) garage to the games room & 4th bdrm, plus an office at back of garage. New paint, hidden gutters & more. 25403 72 Ave. Langley

Better than new, beautiful 3,756 S/F 2 storey with prof finished bsmt on oversized 7,669 S/F lot. $ Very bright open great room plan with 9 ft ceilings on main, huge gourmet kitchen & lots of oversized windows overlooking huge fenced yard. Large patio area in 2 tiered nicely landscaped back yard. New blinds, plus front den on main. 3 Large bdrms up, master has full ensuite & walk-in plus storage rm & library. Bright bsmt with sep entry 2 bdrms & full bath & more. This is a 10”. 26907 25 Ave. Aldergrove

3 LEVEL IN YORKSON

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Great future development potential on this 1 acre, corner $ lot in Willoughby. 9 year old 2 bdrm mobile with i h new septic i and on city water, 12x44 sundeck with S. exposure. Vaulted ceiling thru main living area and all new laminate throughout. 7483 208 St., Langley.

RANCHER ON 1.5 ACRES

ROBERTS COURT

SPACIOUS TOWNHOME - END UNIT

LANGLEY CITY BSMT HOME

549,000

Great 2 storey plus finished bsmt on greenbelt. Open floor plan, high ceiling on main with $ crown detail. Dark shaker kitchen with granite, island, & S/S appliances. Private low maintenance back yard. 3 bdrms up with vaulted ceilings, deluxe ensuite in master and a large study that could be made into a 4th bdrm. Large 3 bdrm unauthorized suite with sep entry, laundry and rented for $1,200 per month. Tankless hotwater, 2” window blinds, (air conditioning) & more. Quality home & priced to sell. 8150 211 St. Langley

649,900

WILLOW CREEK

189,900

Perfect layout in this very well $ cared for SW corner unit in building 3 in Willow Creek Estates. es 2 Patios Patios, (Mbdrm has its’ own private patio), with both having a beautiful view of the creek & greenspaces. New flooring, neutral colours, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrms, large kitchen & more. Quick possession no problem. This is a great home! #326 27358 32 Ave., Aldergrove

849,900

748,000

Bright & beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm corner unit, S. exposed condo in “Roberts Court”. This building has $ been completely redone & under warranty including, new roof, vinyl siding, windows, decks, & boiler. All new carpets & paint. Perfect layout with bdrms separated by living area. Valor gas fireplace, large white kitchen & big laundry room. 4 Pce ensuite & walk-in closet. Very convenient storage room on same floor. Stunning building, lots of visitor parking & easy access to all amenities. #203 20881 56 Ave. Langley

214,900

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Completely private executive estate on Clovermeadow Cres. Beautifully renovated 4,000 S/F rancher on 1.5 rolling acres with mountain Stunning t i views. i St i allll white hit kitchen with Wolf 5 burner stove, double oven, extensive use of Italian porcelain & light birch floors, Lots of detail, crowns, Calilfornia shutters, & French doors to completely private S. exposed 20x40 inground pool & spectacular patio area, plus sunroom. Sunken great room with vaulted ceiling & Riverrock fireplace & attached formal dining area. 13x32, 2 stall barn/shop with separate driveway. 4 Bdrms up & 1 in bsmt. 4 zone hot water heat. 29 Clovermeadow Cres., Langley

The Oaks. Very bright 1653 sq. ft. end unit with lots of windows, 3 good sized $ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, recroom and bathroom down. High ceilings on the main level,l professionally f i ll painted i t d with designer colors, new flooring throughout. Bonus recroom & bath down. Beautiful front porch, rear sundeck and last but not least, DOUBLE SIDE X SIDE GARAGE. Priced to sell, quick dates, no problem unit. #3, 20120 68 Ave., Langley

359,900

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• Nestled against Redwoods Golf Course • Main Áoor master bedroom • Maintenance-free living • Double side-by-side garages • Unparalleled Marcon quality construction

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LIVING LOCAL. EVERYDAY. Great amenities are just a short walk away in Fort Langley. Meet the newest addition to the neighbourhood, The Village. Waterfront apartments starting from $244,900.

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Better than a kiss during the holidays Phase 2 homes have now been released at Winchester, 3 & 4 bedroom townhomes in Murrayville, Langley. Take advantage of our holiday promotion and get a brand new 3-bedroom home for Christmas from $298,900 + Net HST!

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award -winning waterfront estate homes from Canada’s Top Homebuilder

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Township For the week of December 15, 2011

dates to note Thursday, December 15 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Wednesday, December 21 | 7 - 9pm Community Safety Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed December 24 - January 2 for the holiday season. Visit tol.ca for a full list of holiday hours at all facilities. Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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Snow and Ice Control: Public Safety Tips for Residents

Season’s Greetings from the Township of Langley!

During winter snowstorms, municipal staff work diligently to deliver deﬁned levels of service. Service is provided during severe and potentially dangerous weather conditions. Sometimes our best efforts can be delayed due to challenges beyond our control. Here are some ways you can help us get the job done:

During the holidays, our Township facilities will be operating under non-standard hours. The Operations Centre and departments within the Civic Facility will be closed from Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3. Regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. For detailed holiday hours for all Township facilities, including recreation and community centres, please visit tol.ca. The Customer Service desk at the Civic Facility will be available to answer questions, address general concerns, and accept deliveries Wednesday, December 28 to Friday, December 30, from 8:30am 4:30pm.

• Remove vehicles parked on the road in front of your property so that snowplows and sanders are able to complete work. • Avoid driving or delay driving whenever possible until the snowfall slows or stops entirely. Reduced trafﬁc provides municipal vehicles an opportunity to clear the roads. • Do not attempt to stop municipal vehicles that are sanding, salting, or plowing. All requests for service must be made by calling 604.532.7300. • Place garbage cans and recycling boxes on the sidewalk and/ or boulevard. Remove them as soon as possible after they are emptied. Garbage and recycling services can be impacted during severe storms. • Place snow shoveled from your sidewalk and driveway onto your lawn to the right of the driveway. This will prevent plows from plowing snow back into your driveway. • Avoid pushing shoveled snow onto the road. As plows push to the right, snow will be pushed back into your driveway. Public and vehicular safety is compromised when snow is pushed or shoveled onto roads. • Clear snow from the sidewalk adjacent to your property as soon as possible. This is the responsibility of all property owners.

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• Clear any curb-side catch basins in front of your property so that water produced by melting snow flows into the basins and not into your driveway or house. • Children and pedestrians are advised to walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic, so they can see, hear, and avoid plow equipment and general oncoming traffic. • Advise children against building snow structures in snowbanks at the side of roads as children may be injured by the equipment widening the travelled road lanes. • Advise children against playing sports on the road when roads are being sanded and plowed. This causes hazards for municipal vehicle operators and other motorists as stopping distances increase with poor road conditions. Private contractors providing snow clearing for parking lots shall ensure that all snow plowed on a private or public parking lot remains on the originating lot. At no time should the snow be pushed out onto a public roadway or boulevard. Where snow cannot be plowed onto the originating lot, snow must be removed to an approved dump site. Clearing and maintaining our municipal roadways during a snow storm event takes time and planning to achieve the greatest benefits from our available resources. We appreciate your understanding, patience, and cooperation during this season. Visit our website for more information on our winter program. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for storm response updates. During severe weather events only, call our Storm Response Information Hotline at 604.514.HELP for regular storm response updates. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

All the best for a happy holiday season and we look forward to serving you in the New Year. Customer Service 604.534.3211

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool Maintenance Shutdown Swimming Pools The swimming pools will be closed for annual maintenance until Sunday, January 1 inclusive. The pools will reopen at 6am on Monday, January 2, 2012.

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Please visit tol.ca/calendars for holiday facility hours. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

Curbside Collection Services During Winter Conditions When winter weather conditions such as snow and icy roads affect curbside collection services, residents are asked to make sure their cans are still visible and leave their garbage, recycling, and Green Can out for the day. The contractor will do its best to pick up the material before the end of the day. To determine if the material should be left outside for collection the next day or brought back in until the following week, visit tol.ca/garbage or call 604.530.3939. Engineering Divison 604.532.7300

Santa and Firefighters in Walnut Grove A holiday procession with a very special guest will be making its way through Walnut Grove on December 18. The Firefighters of Hall 8, with the assistance of Aldor Acres, will be escorting Santa on a wandering route through Walnut Grove that Sunday evening from 6 - 8pm. The caroling parade will start at the Fire Hall on 208 Street and 96 Avenue and will travel the route outlined on the map. Walnut Grove firefighters hope their neighbours will enjoy the festive event, and they will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items during the parade. Fire Department 604.532.7500

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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Happy Holidays from the Township of Langley! Community recreation centres are open during the holidays – come in for a workout, try a fitness class, or register your little ones for holiday games and crafts in our day camps!

Facility and Fitness Centre Hours Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 - 30 December 31 January 1 January 2

8:30am - 4:30pm Closed Closed 8:30am - 6:30pm 8:30am - 4:30pm Closed 8:30am - 8:30pm

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre W.C. Blair Recreation Centre pool is closed for annual maintenance and reopens Monday, January 2 at 6:00am. The ﬁtness centre remains open during this time.

December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 - 30 December 31 January 1 January 2

8:00am - 4:30pm Closed 12:00 - 4:30pm 8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 4:30pm 12:00 - 4:30pm 6:00am - 10:30pm

Willowbrook Recreation Centre December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 - 30 December 31 January 1 January 2

Langley Centennial Museum December 24 - January 2 closed

Walnut Grove Community Centre December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 - 30 December 31 January 1 January 2

6:00am - 4:30pm Closed 10:00am - 10:00pm 6:00am - 10:00pm 6:00am - 4:30pm 10:00am - 9:00pm 6:00am - 10:00pm

Willoughby Community Centre December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27-29 December 30 December 31 January 1 January 2

8:00am - 4:30 pm Closed 12:00pm - 6:00 pm 6:00am - 9:00 pm 6:00am - 8:00 pm 8:00am - 4:30 pm 12:00pm - 6:00 pm 6:00am - 9:00 pm

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Full holiday schedules are available online at tol.ca/recreationcalendars. Register for holiday camps and day camps at RecExpress.ca. tol.ca ALDERGROVE KINSMEN COMMUNITY CENTRE 26770 - 29 Avenue 604.856.2899

LANGLEY CENTENNIAL MUSEUM 9135 King Street 604.532.3536

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• Critter Care Wildlife Society Annual Christmas Shopping Spree runs until Dec. 19, at 481 216 St. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and support the animals and get a jump on your Christmas shopping at the same time. Christmas cards, trivets with animal pictures, coasters, 2012 calendar and much more. • Christmas Mingler at Douglas Park Recreation Centre on Dec. 19, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with apple cider, goodies and a big raffle draw at 3 p.m. We have 19 theme baskets so there’s a good chance of winning. We’re open Mondays and Fridays. Call the office for tickets 604-533-6546. Tickets are $2 each, three for $5 or 12 for $20. • Weekly Meditation Classes Enjoy a relaxing evening and learn the path to inner peace at our weekly meditation classes. Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres. For more information on classes, please visit www. dorjechang.ca or call Dorjechang Buddhist Centre at 604-853-3738.

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• Langley Writers’ Guild, meets the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at Langley City Library. All genres. Also one evening meeting per month if enough interest. Call Doris at 604534-3384. • Langley Toastmasters Club 2743 meets every Tuesday evening in Langley City Hall on the second floor in the CFK room, the address is 20399 Douglas Cres. Meetings take place from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this supportive and friendly learning environment. John at 604-530-2075. • ALATEEN A support program for teens who have been or are being negatively affected by another person’s drinking. Open to ages 10 and up. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Township of Langley Civic building, 20330 65 Ave. For more info, call 604-688-1716.

THURSDAY • Sharing and Caring Social at the Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre. Most Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $3 drop-in fee.

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The car capital of Canada just wouldn’t be complete without a hotrod memorabilia shop. This is the hole that car enthusiasts Tom Reed and Lloyd Gregorowich saw in Langley, and one they decided to take advantage of. Good Time Oldies officially opened last Saturday (Dec. 10) on Logan Avenue to provide all the trinkets, “bling-bling,” chrome and auto accessories mandatory for any “mancave” or “girlcave.” “With Langley being the city of hotrods, this is the place to be,” said Reed, joint owner of Good Time Oldies. “A lot of the baby boomers are at the age where they are retiring, and they’ve got their hotrods, so they’re doing their mancaves and hangout huts,” Carrying everything from James Dean street signs and Marilyn Monroe tumblers to retro licence plates and model toy cars, Reed and Gregorowich have a complete offering of 1950s memorabilia. The also feature a number of western accessories, custom car accessories and can even order in odd parts or items such as carpet kits. “We can do almost anything with memorabilia and accessories,” Reed said. Both Reed and Gregorowich have long been part of the Langley car community. Gregorowich is one of the founding

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directors of the Langley Good Times Cruise-In, and previously owned ‘50’s Forever memorabilia shop in Langley. He has been involved with hotrods for more than 40 years. Growing up in the household of a mechanic, Reed has been car obsessed his whole life. Known in the community as “T-bucket” Tommy, he began buying and customizing classic Model A Fords 25 years ago. “My dad was a mechanic, so I was always tinkering,” Reed said. “Its just fun when you build something. I can be driving my 2005 Chevy and no one continued, PAGE 42

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Fraser Valley lost 7-4 to Prince George in the gold medal, after dominating the first half of the game. Last weekend, the Lower Mainland Thunder national ringette team played three games against the Calgary Rath at the George Preston Recreation Centre. The LMRL won two out of the three games. Miranda GATHERCOLE/ Langley Times

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Ringette demands a combination of speed, clever plays and exceptional skating skills, something the Fraser Valley U19 ringette team has displayed all season. At least until the last half of the gold medal game. The girls came second in the sixth annual Michelle Vandale Memorial Spirit of Winter ringette tournament held in Langley last weekend, losing their final game 7-4 to Prince George. But their spirits were not deterred. Skating away with silver medals around their necks, the girls of the FVRA U19 had huge smiles on their faces. “They were excited. They feel they could have done better, but all-in-all they played very well all weekend,” coach Christina Brown said. “They are all very proud of themselves.” After dominating the last half of their games in the first rounds of the tournament, the team started off strong in the final game against Prince George. They established themselves four goals ahead in the first half of the game, leaving Prince George scoreless. But by the second half of the game things started to get shaky. “I think they got really excited because they were ahead by four goals and they fell apart. They started playing individually rather than as a team,” Brown said. Prince George took advantage of this break in the team and managed to score seven goals against Fraser Valley to claim the tournament victory.

Though they had impeccable passing throughout the game, it just wasn’t enough. “This is rare for the team. They normally play together really well, but they let themselves get too excited,” Brown said, adding that their team has always placed first, second or third in the tournament since the girls were little kids. Previous games in the tournament prove this. In the semi-final game against Burnaby in particular, Fraser Valley managed to take control of the last half of the game. Amber Gudmun of Fraser Valley stunningly scored two goals in the last two minutes of the game, forcing overtime. Gudmun then scored the winning goal only one minute into overtime. • • • After the final game, medals were handed out and the special Michelle Vandale Memorial Spirit of Winter Scholarship was presented. The scholarship was created to honour the passing of Michelle Vandale who was an intrigral member of the Fraser Valley Ringette Association. Last year’s winner Alexandra Day presented the $1,000 scholarship to Grade 12 student Miranda Harris. Along with achieveing high grades in school, Harris also volunteers, plays ringette and is training to be a coach. “Not to sure how this young lady does it all, but the people who know her say that not only does she do it all, she does it extremely well and always with a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a solid commitment,” Jeaneen Briner, Fraser Valley Ringette Association president, wrote to The Times.

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Stepping onto the ice in a pair of straight-edge 16 inch blades can be a challenge for a hockey player, who is used to carving up the ice in padded and protected hockey skates. Connor Meeks remembers very well the first day he swapped hockey skates for speed skates. It was a challenge, to say the least. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was kind of like learning to skate all over again,â&#x20AC;? 14-year-old Meeks recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The edges on the blades of speed skates are completely different and the blade length, 16 to 17 inches, is pretty long compared to hockey skates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thankfully I had been a pretty good skater in hockey, that was my main strength, so I was able to adapt pretty quickly.â&#x20AC;? One year ago, Meeks was forced to make the difficult decision to abandon hockey because of concussions he had received. He knew he wanted to keep skating, so he decided to try out speed skating instead. continued, PAGE 46

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Meeks loves to skate fast without making a sound from PAGE 45

It was the best decision he ever made. In one short year, Meeks has managed to skate his way from a beginner to the high performance group with the Langley Blades Speed Skating Club. He came third at the Canada West Short Track last March and is now trying out for the BC Winter Games in February. “My favourite part is definitely being able to go fast without making a sound and being able to just go out there and have a blast,” he said. “The coaches are really nice at the club and I really enjoy it. I couldn’t describe one thing that I enjoy so much about it because I enjoy everything.”

Meeting two times a week with the Langley Blades, Meeks has worked hard to establish himself as talented young speed skater. Meeks says the sport requires just as much mental work as physical, and is very challenging. “People think speed skating is just a lot of turning left, but the ice is consistently changing, you’re catching up to people, you need to pass people and you’re getting tired. It’s consistently adapting and changing your skating style and really concentrating,” he said. One of the most fascinating parts of speed skating is when higher level groups get on the ice and skate at high speeds without creating a single sound, Meeks said.

“When you get to the higher level, which I am just starting to get to now, the way your blades move you can literally go around the ice without making a sound. It’s really cool. If you get the rink completely quiet with the higher group out, you can go around there and you can literally not hear anything. You can just hear chitter chatter from other people off the ice. It’s pretty amazing when you think about it.” The Langley Blades Speed Skating club has 24 skaters, some as young as five years old, and has a $20 drop-in session for those looking to try out the sport. For more on The Langley Blades Speed Skating Club, visit www.langleybladesspeedskating.ca.

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FEMALE MIDGET AAA ALL STARS BC Hockey has announced the rosters for the third annual Female Midget AAA all-star game. The all-star game will be held Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Langley Events Centre at 7 p.m. The special game is part of the FMAAA league weekend, which is being held in the Lower Mainland from Dec. 17–19. There were 40 players (12 defensemen, 24 forwards and four goaltenders) selected from the five Female Midget AAA teams in B.C. Players were selected based on their on-ice and office performance by the all-star game selection committee. An exciting component of the allstar game is the skills competition that will be held for the participating all star players during the game’s intermissions, including a fastest skater and shoot out competition. Several teammates from the Fraser Valley Phantom were chosen for the game including two players from Langley. On Team White are Fraser Valley Phantom players Jodi Gentile (defence), Michelle Toor (defence), Hailey Smyl (forward) and Langley’s own Alexandra Frisk (goalie). On Team Blue are Fraser Valley Phantom players Brittany Kimber (defence), Madison Sands (defence), Brianna Keats (forward), Payge Pena (forward), Mackenzie Wong (forward), Caitlin Younger (forward) and Chelsea Wilson (forward) of Langley. The Female Midget AAA League began in 2007 to provide an opportunity for elite female hockey players to come together to challenge other elite female midget teams. The Fraser Valley Team is joined by the Vancouver Fusion, the Prince George Cougars, the Kootenay Wildcats and the ThompsonOkanagan Rockets. The Phantoms are currently leading the 2011-2012 season 12-0.

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RIVERMEN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Club is offering two Christmas ticket specials for the upcoming holidays. On sale from Dec. 5-30 is a Rivermen four-game family pack and an adult four-game flex pack. The four-game family pack includes two adult and two student tickets to each game for a price of $69 (regularly $100). The Rivermen four-game adult flex pack includes four tickets to any Rivermen game for $25 (regular price $40). With Christmas right around the corner, this will make the perfect gift for the hockey lover in your family. For more information, contact Brandon Astle at 604455-8832 or visit the Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 St. Packages are not available online. The Langley Rivermen have four home games left in December, with two special Christmas fundraisers. The first is their first annual Rivermen Food Bank Drive, which will be held during their home game on Dec. 16 versus the Powell River Kings. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food to the game for the Langley Food Bank. The second event is the Rivermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first annual Teddy Bear Toss during the Dec. 17 game against the Prince George Spruce Kings. This time fans are asked to bring soft toys and stuffed animals to throw onto the ice after the Rivermen score their first goal. The toys will be donated to the Langley Memorial Hospital Society to help sick children over the holidays. The remaining home games for the Rivermen are on Dec. 28 against the Cowichan Valley Capitols and Dec. 29 against the Nanaimo Clippers. For tickets to these games call 604-8828800.

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83 NEVILLE, Allan John Allan John Neville was born in England on September 10, 1934 and passed away on December 12, 2011 at Langley Lodge Care Home. Allan struggled for many years with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his loving devoted wife Betty, 2 sons Jim and Peter, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and loving family members. He will be sadly missed by everyone. The family would like to thank the Langley Lodge, especially the Staff on the 3rd Floor.

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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

PAINT SPECIAL

European Quality Workmanship

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

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES

For more information call 604-514-6770 or email

circulation@langleytimes.com

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! * Fridges * Freezers * Stoves * Microwaves * Small appliances * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 477

PETS

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC reg. $600 obo. Call 778237-2824 Cane Corso Mastiff, 1 female, 3.5mo, vet checked, dewormed, docked, $600 obo. (604)845-2395 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390. COCKER SPANIEL / CAVALIER X, adorable males born Oct 6, vet chk, 1st shots, $599, 604-532-6380 German Sheperd 21/2 yr old f, good temp., exc. family watch dog $500, 4 yr old f. beagle, exc. family pet $100 no Sunday calls 604-7963026

CHINESE SHARPEI PUPS MINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00 www.wrinklesrus.com 604-315-8774 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Chocolate, white & beige. 604-820-9469 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

Free Washer and Dryer! Good working condition. Must pick up. South Surrey 604-803-7467

509

AUCTIONS

Estate Auction Monday Dec 19th ~ 7pm Including good furnishings & lge quantity of workshop tools, etc. Consignments Welcome CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322

545

FUEL

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

See bcclassified.com’s Automotive Section in 800’s

TIME FOR A NEW CAR?

778-245-9069 andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

Call Gary Ward @ M&W Classic Home Renovations 604-530-1175 gjward@telus.net

The Langley Times and The Aldergrove Star are looking for youth and adult carriers in your neighbourhood.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

Serving the Lower Mainland Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Visa & M/C accepted Call 7 days/week

Member of B.B.B. & G.V.H.B.A., WCB and liability insured, ref’s.

...and earn some money!

GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-325-6722

www.recycleitcanada.ca

★ Kitchens ★ Bathrooms Basement & Garage conversions ★Additions ★ Laminate ★Hardwood ★ Engineered Wood ★ Tile ★Carpet ★Baseboard & Crown moldings ★Sundecks ★Rooﬁng.

Get ﬁt. Keep ﬁt...

AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com

356

PETS

Tree removal done RIGHT!

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

GARDENING

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

SAWDUST

~ Excavation, Clearing ~ ~ Drainage, Final Grading ~ Free Estimates, 20 years exp. Fully Insured/WCB

Bonniecrete Const Ltd

LANDSCAPING

477

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Paul Schenderling 604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221

338

TREE SERVICES

PETS

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

CEILINGS OUR SPECIALTY

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

CONCRETE & PLACING

374

Over 2000 colours to choose from SGeneral Paint SCloverdale Paint

ELECTRICAL

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

Concrete Lifting Specialist

** MONEY AVAILABLE ** 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages Use the EQUITY in your HOME for Consolidation, Renovation or Any Reason. Call Donna at BBK Investments Ltd. 604.341.2806

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Rooms from $99 inc. paint

#22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All work Guaranteed. 604-220-8347 www.HighOutletElectric.ca

HOME & GARDEN domestic services. Cleaning, organizing, gardening, laundry, erronds. Call Sandy 604-576-3161

242

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SINCE 1977

GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

188

260

Terri 604.837.1709 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate ﬂooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp. 604-308-7943

Weekly W Bi-Weekly W Monthly Insured & Bonded, Exc. ref’s. Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

DRYWALL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

WIN A NIGHT ON THE TOWN!

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner for two at the Stone Grill – experience cooking the Stone Grill way. Then off to the theatre! Choose from the 3 stages of Arts Club Theatres to enjoy The Buddy Holly story, Zanadu and more! Win in time to give to some one special as the perfect Christmas gift.

~MASTER CARPENTER~ Framing, Finishing Millwork, Cabinets Complete Renovations Additions, Decks Gazebos, etc. Local references available

Call Derek (604)720-5955

.Haydenpainting.ca Family owned & operated

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

Register for BCDailyDeals and receive a minimum of 50% discounts on spas, restaurants and entertainment throughout the Lower Mainland. Act now — everyone registering in December will automatically be entered to win our Dinner and Theatre giveaway!

• The Langley Times • Thursday, December 15, 2011

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD - 2 bdrm Adult condo 50+. $5000 down. Owner will carry balance. Asking $115,000: (604)671-7498

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY

CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!!

5374 - 203rd St, Langley

PRISTINE, 3 bdrm. 2 bath, totally reno in/out. 1.5 acres with year around creek. All services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $150,000 obo. (250)692-3738

Near Langley City Hall & shops

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difﬁculty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI.com 16x52 mobile home in Langley adult park. $114,900. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960.

CALL FOR SPECIALS LANGLEY CITY Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

20051- 55 A Ave.

1st MONTH FREE Newly Renovated Units

Starting at $835. $675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security Ask for details

Call 604-530-6555

19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley Call Manager for SPECIALS!

1 Bdrm’s starting @ $890 2 Bdrm’s starting @ $1000 Newer building, secure entry, 5 appl’s including insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balconies. No pets CLOSE TO SHOPPING, Superstore & Willowbrook mall.

5380 - 5400 - 5420 206th Street Clean & affordable Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clse to all ament. Seniors Centre just around the corner. Rent incl heat, hotwater, & cable. Resident Managers on site.

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets

Phone 604-530-1912

LANGLEY: 5530-208 St. Quiet clean spacious 2 bdrms, 4 appls, h/w, prkg incl. $875. Res. Manager. NS/NP. Available Jan. 1st. Call 604-534-1114 between 9am - 8pm.

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-533-6945 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY CITY

CHESTNUT PLACE

Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway

1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Criminal record check may be req’d.

Ph: 604-533-4061 LANGLEY

MAPLE MANOR APTS. 20117 - 56 Avenue 1 & 2 bdrm suites $735 to $850 includes heat, hot water, cable to channel 43. On site security

Call 604-534-0108

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404 2005 CHEVY VENTURE VAN with wheelchair ramp, good cond, $5500 obo. 778-882-6149 2006 Mazda B3000, black, quad cab, 1 owner, 100,000 kms. Exc cond. $9588 obo. 604-562-4168 2006 MONTANA, Dual Air, DVD, new tires, brakes, battery. 160kms. Asking $6,500. 604-780-0777. 2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room condition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SEL, full stow-go, 43 Km, silver/blk int, mint, $15,000. (604)218-1658.

2011 WILDCAT 282RK

2003 Four Winds 30 ft. Class C Motorhome. 30,000kms. Mint cond. Asking $30,000.obo. 604-780-0777.

MARINE

2011 LAREDO 266RL

912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

LANGLEY, 232 nr. freeway. 3 bdrm MOBILE home on 1 acre, new carpet & laminate, F/S, W/D, $900. Also 3 bdrm + ofﬁce HOME, all appls, big shop. Both nice & clean, $2000. Call 604-807-2405.

Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks,LCD TV, 2 slides, microwave and much more! $32,483 (Stk.30916) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

LANGLEY: 264/56 Ave. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, Avail. Dec. 15th. $1400 mo. (604)897-8212

FORD, 4 X 4 XLT LARIAT truck & Okanagan camper, very good cond., $3,500. Call (604)820-8218.

LANGLEY (2 houses) 3 bdrm 2 car prkg $1100; 6 bdrm 5 bath 6 car prkg. $2100 No dog 604-780-4922.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604.

LANGLEY CITY, 900 SQ.FT. WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE. 11’ ceiling, 10’ bay door, 2 pce washroom. $950/mo. 604-856-2301 Langley City. Clean warehouse & ofﬁce space, w/wshroom, 3-phase power, o/h dr, $895. 604-834-3289

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

LANGLEY 4 bdrm w/bsmt, 3 appl, N/P. $1400mo. Drive by 20217 - 53 Ave. Avail. Jan. 1. 604-617-9373

www.PreApproval.cc

LANGLEY lge., bright, clean 3 bdrm., 2.5 baths, ofﬁce, 5 appl., big backyard, 2 car gar., N/P N/S. $1800 mo. Dec. 15. 604-266-1292 or 778-834-2274

741

SEVENOAKS SHOPPING CENTRE Space for lease Quality mezzanine ofﬁces 400 - 1600 sq. ft. Remax Little Oak Realty Ray Veenbaas @ 604-309-0257 Richard Riemersma @ 604-309-8541

750

SUITES, LOWER

ALDERGROVE 2 Bdrm ste, private ent, Jan1. $850 incl util A/C, NS/NP604-856-1994 778-242-9117

751

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $995 obo (604)826-0519 1993 Chrysler Dynasty LE - exc. shape in & out. 6 cyl auto, loaded. AirCared. $1350. 778-893-4866.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 117,000 KMS, 1994 Jeep Cherokee mint, 4 door, 5 speed standard, a/c $2500. 778-893-4866 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519

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

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

2011 CHEV Traverse AWD 20,000kms. List $40,000+HST, asking $28,900.no HST. 604-780-0777

851

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Whereas Alfonso Francisco De Vega Is Indebted to Elite Bailiff Services Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2005 Corsair Excella 36ft with VIN: 2GLBC55J557015911 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $5,913.60 plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of January, 2012 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The Vehicle is currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services, 20473 Logan Ave., Langley, BC V3A 4L8. The Vehicle was placed in storage on August 17, 2011. For more info. call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM

TRUCKS & VANS

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA, ext cab, 4X4, 4 cyl, 5 sp., with canopy, runs exc, $4900. Call: 604-828-7911.

1994 CHRYSLER LHS, 4 door, auto, fully loaded, leather interior. $899 obo. Call 604-313-2780. 1994 CHRYSLER LHS, just aircrd, loaded, luxurious throughout, drive in style! $1400 obo. (604)496-3958

Operation Red Nose is a conﬁdential designated driver service. Help keep our roadways safe this holiday!

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519

SUITES, UPPER

1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238. WALNUT GROVE upper 2 levels of 3 story home on acreage. 3 bdrm., 2.5 baths, w/d, gas f/p, h/w ﬂoors, Jan. 1. $1650 mo. 604-720-6758

752

TOWNHOUSES

ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H. 1.5 bths. Fncd yd. fam.complex. $1050 & up. Sm dog ok. 778- 551-2696. LANGLEY

RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX 2 & 3 Bdrm T/Homes Move-In Allowance!! Fridge, stove, dishwasher (in most), drapes. Outdoor pool. Some pets welcome. Resident Manager. Close to bus, shopping, schools and parks. #36 - 5210 - 203 Street, Langley

Call 604-532-2036

2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 2004 DODGE NEON SX - 2.0 auto, 146K, 4 dr, keyless alarm, a/care, cd, all pwr. $3700: (604)502-9912 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, AirCared, 161K, beautiful shape. Asking $4200 obo. 604-313-2780 2002 ACURA TL luxury vehicle in exceptional cond. Silver/black leather, 1 owner, $8995. (604)538-0781

Quiet, Clean & Spacious 2.5 bath, patio, storage, d/w, w/d, f/p, N/S, N/P, 2-car garage, next to high school. Avail. Now!!

2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519

“SIMRAN VILLAS” 2 & 3 bedrooms

604-501-4417 12730 - 66 Avenue

NIGHTS OF SERVICE: December 16, 17 & 31

2005 FORD Focus wagon, 1 owner, all srvc rec, fully loaded, low kms, must see, $7000. 604-534-0923

$1200 - $1300/m

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5700 ﬁrm. Phone 604-538-9257.

827

604-532-0888 If you have an extra Telus cell phone to donate please call Tricia @ 604-532-1022 Ext. 8858

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VEHICLES WANTED

Rich Coleman

HUGE OPPORTUNITY Any questions please call 604-592-6881, ask for Kirsten

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS LANGLEY, 1387 - 264 St., 2 bdrm mobile, $750 incl utils. Avail. now. 604-618-7320 or 778-889-6970.

TIME FOR A NEW CAR?

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4, auto, all options, dark green, 125 km, $9,300 ﬁrm. 604-538-4883.

OFFICE/RETAIL

RARE OPPORTUNITY to acquire assets and lease of fully LICENSED RESTAURANT.

See bcclassified.com’s Automotive Section in 800’s

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2004 FORD Escape XLS, 2L, 5 sp. Loaded. 132kms. no acc. $4500 no tax Aircared 2 yrs. 604-502-9912.

SURREY TOWNHOUSES

WALNUT GROVE. 800 sq. ft. mobile, 55 + gated park. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. $975/mo. + utils. Avail. Jan. 1. Call Barry 778-881-4768.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

PORT KELLS/ LANGLEY. Quality Warehouses 1000 - 6,000 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888.

Located in Fraser Point Shopping Center – 20178 96th Ave. Great Location – Trendy and modern only three years old Fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous bar and seating for 70. $140,000, OPEN TO OFFERS!

845

N. LANGLEY. 2BDRM, 2bthrm, 1300 sq ft on acreage. Not suitable for livestock. $1,500 per month, includes Gas. Available Jan. 1st, possibly sooner. Call 604-533-6063

SUSSEX PLACE APT CALL FOR SPECIALS !!

604-530-0932

LANGLEY 202/53A; 2 Bdrm apt, $905/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-539-0217.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Dual pane windows, ext. shower, fantastic fan, microwave, elec. power awning, DSI water heater. $32,483 (stk.30380) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

CALL 604-533-7710

www.cycloneholdings.ca

CLOVERDALE BENBERG APTS. 17788 57 Ave. Senior building,1 & 2 bdrm suites avail now. Starting at $700 to $850/mo. 604-574-2078

845

TRANSPORTATION

Linwood Place Apts

AVAILABLE NOW! BROOKSWOOD Gated riverfront lrg bach in 900 acre wildlife prk, priv garden, patio, f/p, incl all but phone, pet ok, n/s. $750/mo.778-574-5200.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

www.dannyevans.ca

APARTMENT/CONDO

838

1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

Northland Apartments

706

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

RENTALS

810

2BRM 1bth 800 sq. ft. Very cozy. Available Dec. 15 or sooner. $1,100/month. Call: 604-533-6063

LIMERICK MANOR

Must bring in this ad to receive 1st month free

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

Call 604-533-9780

New SRI single wide in family park and another space in adult park. from $81,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

736

TRANSPORTATION

Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.

MISSION STAVE LAKE area 5 acres, renovated 5 bdrm home, $650,000 with small down pmt or trade, owner will carry mtg. Call 1-604-541-6391 or 604-671-7498

627

RENTALS

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2001 Ford Diesel Ambulance. Approx. 270km. 10K worth of med. supplies incl’d. Earn up to 1000 per day. Leaving Province, will sacriﬁce for $23,999, no reasonable offer will be refused! 1-604-703-3934 OBO

The Langley Times • Thursday, December 15, 2011 • 51

Willowbrook Chrysler

h g u o r h t g n i h Das the snow to Willowbrook chrysler!

BRAND NEW! 2011 JEEP COMPASS 4X4

BRAND NEW! 2012 DODGE JOURNEY

was $22,570

#2D5 Auto, 4 Cylinder, Power Group, A/C

#1J76 Auto, Premium Cloth, Satellite Radio, Power Group.

NOW $19,998!

BRAND NEW 2011 BRAND NEW 2011 BRAND NEW 2011 RAM 3500 CREW 4X4 GRAND CARAVAN SXT GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 #1M28 SE Plus, 3.6 Pentastar, Keyless Entry, Power Group.

#1R12 Diesel, Power Group, Standard, Brake Controller, Tow Package.

WAS $56,445

NOW

44,967

ALL NEW 2011 DODGE DURANGO SXT

NOW

21,998

BRAND NEW 2011 CHARGER RT AWD

#1D21 V-6 Pentastar, 7 Passenger, 20" Wheels, Full Power Package

WAS $40,195

NOW

38,482

NOW

BRAND NEW 2011 CHRYSLER 300 LTD #1C5 Premium Leather, V-6 Pentastar, Panoramic Roof, 20" Wheels, Premium Ivory Paint

WAS $40,170

NOW

35,299

BRAND NEW 2012 RAM 1500 QUAD 4X4 SXT

WAS $39,095

NOW

37,798

BRAND NEW 2012 JEEP WRANGLER UNLTD 4X4

#1C2 Leather, Navigation, All Wheel Drive, Hemi, Sunroof, Rear Spoiler

#2R12 Auto, Power Group, Tow Package

#2J8 Leather, 3.6 Pentastar, Auto, U-Connect, Keyless Entry

WAS $44,045

WAS $38,095

WAS $36,980

39,997

19611 Langley Bypass, Langley D#C5594

NOW $24,388!

#1J3 3.6 Pentastar, Keyless Entry, Alloys, Full Power Group, Tow Pkg.

WAS $30,995

was $28,320

NOW

24,498

Willowbrookchrysler.ca

NOW

34,980

604-530-7361

NET OF ALL CHRYSLER REBATES AND PROGRAMS. 84 MONTH RATE IS 39% VARIABLE RATE. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX OR $399 DOC FEE. VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED.

• The Langley Times • Thursday, December 15, 2011

HURRY IN TODAY!

Toyota is making room for next year with amazing deals on remaining 2011 vehicles.

2011 RAV4 0% Factory Financing $1,000 Plus: Consumr Cash Incentive Plus: Boxing Week Cash Bonus $750

2011 COROLLA 0% Factory Financing $1750 Plus: Consumr Cash Incentive Plus: Boxing Week Cash Bonus $500

2011 MATRIX 0% Factory Financing $1750 Plus: Consumr Cash Incentive Plus: Boxing Week Cash Bonus $500

But Hurry in. When these models are gone, they’re gone. Langley ----------------------------------

ToyotaTown

604-530-3156

20622 Langley Bypass

DL#9497

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Factory ﬁnance rates and consumer cash incentives apply to new 2011 Toyota models sold and delivered before January 3rd, 2012.