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2011 The year in review

Clockwise, from top: Former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden signed Matt Leveque’s shirt during a visit to Langley in October; in July, pro golfer Darren Wallace qualified for the Canadian Open; after a year’s hiatus, Cruise-In made its triumphant return to Langley in September, bringing some unusual characters along for the ride; Jack Froese was elected the new mayor of Langley Township on Nov. 19; Brent Parent appeared in court to answer road rage related charges in the 2008 death of Abbotsford’s Silas O’Brien . A round-up of the top stories from the second half of the year, begins on page 5.

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“Nothing ever happens around here. This is a quiet neighbourhood.” – Kevin Klassen

Neighbours Kevin Klassen and Susan Cameron say they heard noises but didn’t realize they were gun shots.

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A police officer crouches for a close-up look at the scene of the Boxing Day shooting in Walnut Grove. A 38-year-old man was killed in his driveway. Video online at www.langleytimes.com.

Boxing Day murder Langley man, 38, shot dead in driveway DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter

A 38-year-old man died after he was shot several times while in the driveway of a house in an upscale Langley neighbourhood Monday night (Dec. 26). It happened around 9 p.m. in the 9100 block of 207 Street in the Walnut Grove area of the Township. Police arrived to find the casually dressed man lying sprawled on the driveway in front of the garage entrance of a newer two-storey house, one leg still inside the open driver’s side door of a dark midsize M-class Mercedes-Benz luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). It appeared someone had shot through the driver-side door window at least eight times. Paramedics declared the man dead at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took over the

investigation. As well, the Lower Mainland District Integrated Forensic Identification (LMDIFIS) and Police Dog Services (LMDPDS) were called in to process the scene, canvass the area and speak with neighbors and witnesses, said Sgt. Jennifer Pound, spokesperson for IHIT. “As we are in the preliminary stages of this investigation the details are limited,” Pound said. “We are attempting to gather evidence with the intention of leading investigators to the person responsible for this homicide.” The victim lived in the house where the shooting happened, police said. On Tuesday morning (Dec. 27) around 10:30 a.m., a tow truck removed the SUV from the crime scene with what appeared to be a yellow tarp covering the driver’s side window. Around 11 a.m. a fire department crew arrived and used a high-pressure water hose to clean off the driveway of the house. It was the second reported homicide in Langley this year. In March, George Antone, an elder

with the Kwantlen First Nations, was shot to death in his home on McMillan Island. The officer in charge of IHIT, Supt. Dan Malo issued a statement Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 27) that the agency does not believe there is any connection between the Langley case and three other murders since Christmas Eve in Surrey. “Each of the new investigations are still very preliminary, but investigators are confident that there are no links between the homicides,” Malo said. “These are very separate and tragic events that are only linked by the fact that they took place during this Holiday Season. IHIT will continue to work diligently to advance each individual investigation on behalf of the families who have suffered such terrible losses.” Anyone with information that can assist police is asked to contact the IHIT tipline by calling 1-877551-IHIT(4448) or by email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or visit their website at Solvecrime.ca.

Shooting victim kept to himself Neighbours say man had little contact with others DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter

The wide two-storey pale stucco house on the narrow lot at the corner of 91 Avenue and 207 Street in Langley’s Walnut Grove area had security video cameras covering the front and sides from under the eaves of the Spanish-style imitation ceramic roof. Someone also posted a bewareof-the-dog warning sign on a side gate leading to the back yard that featured an image of a large dog leaping forward and the message “I can make it to the fence in 2.5 sec. Can you?” Neighbours say the people who lived there owned two big dogs, possibly pit bulls, that they would sometimes allow to run on the street without leashes, something that worried owners of smaller dogs on the street. The house occupants also appeared to have a lot of vehicles, at least four, including the expensive Mercedes four-wheeldrive that was riddled with bullets on Boxing Day at around 9 p.m. “We were watching the hockey

game and I heard a noise,” neighbour Susan Cameron told The Times. “The dog went crazy. I looked out back, nothing seemed to be going on, so I went back to the game.” Then she heard police sirens. Those who spoke to The Times said the noise sounded a little like a door slamming or something being dropped, but not multiple gunshots. Neighbour Kevin Klassen says his kids heard a sound from the house two doors from his, but couldn’t really make out what it was. “Nothing ever happens around here,” he told reporters. “It’s a quiet neighbourhood.” The street where the shooting took place is full of recently-built large houses. As far as the neighbours could tell, the shooting victim was a member of a family of at least four who began renting the house about a year ago. They didn’t really get to know the other people on the street during that time, residents said. One homeowner, who did not want to be identified, said the occupants of the house where the shooting took place tended to keep to themselves. He noticed that the man who seemed to be the dad didn’t really talk much, “only when I heard him yelling at his kids.”

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Majkowski’s was the Poitras spent the least most cost-effective camat $4,512.34. paign, working out to The total amount about $1.45 in spending spent by all candidates for every vote cast. was $113,260.38. Warawa was second at Warawa had the most $1.55. individual contributors Third-place Liberal at 259, while Majkowski Rebecca Darnell spent was second with 41 the closest to Warawa, and Darnell was third laying out $38,125.25 or with just one. Poitras 41 per cent of the maxidid not report any conMark mum allowed. tributors. Warawa That won her 4,990 At the Times press votes or 9.1 per cent of deadline, last-place the total. Craig Nobbs of the Pirate Party Darnell’s was the costliest (355 votes or 0.7 per cent) had campaign on a per-vote basis at yet to file an expenses statement. $7.66. Elections Canada spokesperCarey Poitras of the Green son Diane Benson said electoral Party spent $4,855.42 to get campaign returns are due four 2,943 votes (five per cent). months following election day, It works out to $1.62 a vote. but it’s possible some returns Conservative Warawa and might still be awaiting processLiberal Darnell spent nearly ing. identical amounts on adverIf a candidate fails to file a tising, with Warawa laying out return, Elections Canada has sev$19,353.15 compared to Dar- eral options, including prohibitnell’s $19,664.89. ing the candidate from running The NDPs’ Majkowski was again in the future, or pursuing third at $10,710.72 in advertis- prosecution, according to the ing expenses, while the Green’s Canada Elections Act.

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Mark Warawa outspent his opponents to win another term as MP for Langley, but not by much. And neither the incumbent Conservative nor his opponents were anywhere near the maximum allowed, according to the candidates’ electoral campaign returns just made public by Elections Canada. Each candidate in the Langley riding was allowed to spend up to $93,931.03. The figure is based on the number of electors in the riding. Warawa spent $53,982.10 or 57 per cent of the maximum allowable. He won the May 2 election with 35,569 votes or 64.5 per cent of the total number of ballots (54,320). Runner-up NDP hopeful Piotr Majkowski collected 11,277 votes (20.5 per cent of the ballots), but spent a lot less, just $16,297.61 or 17 per cent of what he could have.

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July – Dispensary raided July • RCMP officers raided the Langley Medical Marijuana Dispensary July 19 after receiving a warrant from the Chilliwack provincial court to search for evidence of “possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.”Approximately five to 10 pounds of different strains of marijuana were seized and an assortment of “edible products” as well. Owner Randy Caine had been operating the dispensary for three-and-a-half months in an office located on the second floor of a new Langley City office building.

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• Members of the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team and police dog services cordoned off the area around the 27100 block of 16 Avenue after receiving a call from a male claiming he’d killed several people and was holding several more hostage inside a house in that area. The call was a hoax, and an investigation was launched to see if the household’s family computer, which had been hacked, was done so by the same person who made the prank call. • Brett Loftus, 25, was one of two men killed July 5 when the Cessna they were flying crashed in the mountainous terrain north of Harrison Lake after taking off on a training flight from Boundary Bay Airport. Loftus’ 23-year-old student Joel Norteman of Vancouver also died in the accident. Both were members of South Delta-based Pacific Flying Club. About 200 people squeezed inside the Boundary Bay airport Terminal July 12 to remember the friend, brother, son and beloved flight instructor. • The BC River Forecast Centre issued a “high streamflow advisory” for the Lower Fraser River July 11. The higher than usual river levels were blamed on heavier than normal rainfall through the upper portions of the Fraser River watershed and North Thompson River earlier in July. Township of Langley municipal crews began making daily checks of river levels at three dikes in Glen Valley, Fort Langley and near the Golden Ears Bridge. • Only seven people attended a rally against former Langley Township mayor Rick Green on July 15, which was organized by Joe Zaccaria and Sukhi Dhami. The two were joined by Bert Chen, Al Peterson, Patricia Revill, one other supporter who would not reveal his name and a man in a wheelchair. The rally was organized to encourage Rick Green to step down while a special prosecutor reviewed an RCMP probe into the mayor’s conduct. Dhami and Zaccaria urged the mayor to step aside at a Township Council meeting earlier in July. Green later stated that he would not step down and that he planned to run for office in the municipal election in November. August • The family of Langley resident Alvin Wright, who died after he was shot by an RCMP officer

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Al Wright, father of Alvin Wright, a Langley man who was shot and killed by police in 2010, speaks to a group of supporters. during an August 2010 confrontation inside his home, filed a lawsuit against six RCMP officers.The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensation from the RCMP officers and their superiors for the alleged wrongful death of Wright, the false imprisonment of his spouse Heather Hannon and the infliction of mental distress on her following the shooting. • Jeff Malmgren presented to the Metro Vancouver regional planning committee his plan for a Fraser River Bus Society to connect commuters from Langley to Richmond via the Fraser River. He proposed that four vessels with a projected capacity of 10,000 to 15,000 passengers per day could run up and down the river. The committee asked the regional district’s staff to investigate the proposal. • Two-term Langley Township council member Jordan Bateman stepped down from his position to become the communications director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation in B.C. Bateman cancelled his membership in the BC Liberal Party and ended his business association with his friend, Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, which is not affiliated with any political party, advocates for lower taxes and smaller government and fights government waste.

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• A 90-minute police standoff ended peacefully after 33-year-old Christopher Warren Nohr stepped out of a house near 209A Crescent and 210 Street with his hands in the air. Nohr was wanted for breaching his court ordered terms of release, following an incident in March where he was charged with driving while prohibited, robbery, use of an imitation firearm and forcible confinement. • Five months after it opened in Langley, Vancouver’s Ultimate Dance Club for teens shut down due to declining attendance. When the club for 14-18-year-olds first opened in March it drew overflow crowds, with many kids turned away at the door because the club had reached its 500-person legal limit. The club also drew noise complaints from nearby townhouse and apartment building residents, whose grievances included vandalism, pot smoking and public drunkenness among the club’s under-age patrons. • Less than a month after stepping out of the public eye, the federal leader of the Opposition Jack Layton died, shocking Canadians. After an initial battle against prostate cancer in 2010 had gone into remission, Layton announced on July 25 that he was again battling cancer. Layton had served as the leader of the federal NDP for eight years, and in the May 2 election helped the party gain official opposition status for the first time, winning 103 seats. • Four Langley teenagers and one from Surrey were charged with brutally beating a Crescent Beach resident who tried to protect his home from vandalism on Aug. 12. Eric Seiz, 46, received serious facial injuries after the male teens, ages 14 to 16, attacked him with sticks. Five of the youths faced charges of assault with a weapon and one was charged with assault causing bodily harm. • The B.C HST was defeated by voters

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From left: Lea Matthews, Bob Wilkie, Val Wilkie and Ron Macnaught arrived for their regular Tuesday morning get-together at Porter’s bistro in August to discover it had been closed after a car crashed through the front window, narrowly missing the owner who was inside with her daughter. Aug. 26 in a province-wide referendum to decide the fate of the controversial tax. Elections B.C. announced that 54.73 per cent of the 1.6 million British Columbians who voted wanted the tax eliminated. In Fort Langley-Aldergrove, 54.16 per cent of residents were in favour of axing the tax, while 51.16 per cent in the Langley riding voted to keep it. • Langley College closed Aug. 31 after operating in Langley for 28 years. Despite being recently given an excellent rating by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency, the Langley School Board decided to close the school as part of budget cuts needed to pay back a $13.5 million deficit. School district spokesperson Craig Spence said funding for the college adult education program was cut because it was outside the central focus of “K-to-12” programs.

September • Special prosecutor David Crossin, Q.C. concluded that no charges should be laid against former Langley Township mayor Rick Green. The Crossin ruling followed an RCMP investigation into an accusation that Green violated privacy laws in September 2010 after he was censured by Langley Township council. The police investigation of Green was prompted by an anonymous letter alleging breaches of the Privacy Act and Community Charter when Green made a public statement on Sept. 14, 2010, the day after he was publicly censured by council, over his conduct in the Brownshak affair. Green was thrilled with the outcome, saying “I’ve maintained since day one that I did nothing wrong.” continued, PAGE 7

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• Brent Parent pleaded not guilty to five road rage related charges against him in the 2008 death of 21-year-old Silas O’Brien, including criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at an accident with a vehicle. The latter charge has since been dropped. The prosecution argued that Parent became enraged when he thought that the truck O’Brien was riding in had deliberately flashed its high beams at him. Parent is accused of pushing O’Brien’s truck into a ditch after their vehicles made contact, returning to the scene and running him down. Parent testified that he had no idea his vehicle had struck anyone. He will learn his fate on Jan. 6, 2012.

He was sentenced to two years, less a day, of house arrest at a hearing in October.

• Robinderpal Singh Rathor, the former owner of a Langley currency exchange, pleaded guilty to multiple criminal counts of gang-related money laundering at a Langley currency exchange. Over a six-month period from April 16 to May 26, Rathor exchanged $560,000 U.S. in four transactions for two men he believed were drug dealers.They were actually an undercover RCMP sergeant and corporal.

• After taking a one-year hiatus in 2010, the Langley Good Times Cruise-In returned to downtown Langley on Sept. 10 a huge success. Crowds of nearly 100,000 braced the hot late summer weather to admire the 1,200 classic cars registered in the event. Unlike the mass burnouts and street racing seen at the 2009 show, the 2011 show was significantly quieter with only a handful of tickets issued.

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Downtown Langley was once again teeming with car enthusiasts in September as the Good Times Cruise-In returned following a one-year hiatus. • The new Mufford Crescent railway overpass West T plan was unveiled at two public open houses. The overpass will cost an estimated $52 million and will absorb far less farmland than the last plan proposed. It will also necessitate the widening of a portion of Glover Road to four lanes and prompt major improvements to 64 Avenue from 204 Street (at the Willowbrook Connector) to 216 Street. continued, PAGE 10

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he year 2012 is almost upon us, and it will bring new challenges and opportunities for Langley. One of the most significant events of the year will be the opening of the new Port Mann Bridge, and expanded Highway 1, and the associated tolls for drivers. It will have a huge impact on Langley in the coming years. With the new bridge comes dedicated bus lanes and new bus routes that will directly connect Langley to the Lougheed SkyTrain station. This will greatly improve transit trips into Vancouver and Burnaby, and will almost certainly allow some people from here to more easily work and study in those communities. The tolls, however, will have a huge negative effect on many people who now drive on Highway 1. The effect will be so dramatic, at a time of frozen wages and steady tax increases by all levels government, that they are almost certain to change patterns of behaviour. For starters, casual trips across the bridge are likely to be diminished. If there is no transit alternative, it is likely that many people from Langley will not shop or attend events on the other side of the river nearly as often. This will be good for Langley businesses, and if they are able to offer the goods and services available in other areas at competitive prices, they are likely to gain customers. When it comes to work-related trips, it will be interesting to see if more Langley residents seek work on this side of the river. Langley already has a strong employment base, and some businesses may look to relocate here if many of their employees already live here. In the transportation industry, a major sector of the Langley economy, tolls can have a hugely negative effect. Will Langley-based companies reroute trucks to free crossings, of which there are none near Langley, or will their customers start coming to them by relocating here? Tolls, particularly when applied unevenly within a region, have a major impact on communities. The net effect of the tolls will likely be more jobs in Langley and fewer reasons to cross the river. The improved bus service will be a great alternative for those wanting to make trips to Vancouver and Burnaby, but is likely that there will be fewer overall trips there. This could be very good for the local economy, and for the environment, if there end up being fewer cars on the freeway. – Frank Bucholtz

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e may not have been successful, but Quesnel you were outstanding. The letter from the little man who asked Santa for a new mommy for his daddy sparked a tremendous amount of discussion. If you didn’t get a chance to check out the issue, head online at www.quesnelobserver.com. Here’s the Reader’s Digest version: A little boy wrote to Santa at the HOH OHO address Canada Post provides. He asked Santa for a new mommy for his daddy as his mother passed away last year from breast cancer. He then mailed it off but forgot to include his return address. However he did write on the back of the envelope “I am five years old and I live in Quesnel.” Santa phoned the Observer, asking for our help, the Observer printed it and asked for yours. And you didn’t disappoint. This little boy’s response from Santa still sits at the front office, but who knows? Maybe someone had him read it in the paper. Maybe they went online. Maybe we didn’t reach him. Maybe it was hoax. But that doesn’t matter. What matters is this letter brought out the best in most of us. It made us realize how truly fortunate we are to have family, friends, a roof over our heads, our health. Maybe this little guy doesn’t exist, but many like him do. How many children are out there asking Santa for a new mommy, a new daddy, for a cure, for a home, for safety, food, shelter, love? All too often we find ourselves consumed by trivial things that simply don’t matter. This letter reminded us of the true meaning of happiness, the intrinsic value of the most basic, but fundamental cornerstones of life. The Observer owes all of you who tried to help find this brave, amazing little boy. And we all owe that letter writer a heartfelt thank you for reminding us how lucky we truly are. – Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org


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‘Hooligan’ driver Abolish formulamowed over display driven pay raises Editor: It was about 2:30 a.m., in the wee hours of Boxing Day morning when some drunken idiot turned their black SUV onto our front lawn and crashed into our large Christmas lawn decoration. Since we are so close to the corner and since that decoration was an inflatable Nascar type racing car with Santa driving and a snowman and a reindeer as a pit-crew, could it be that the idiot driver thought he was following another car at the corner, or that they simply thought it would be funny to run it over? The noise caused my daughter to peek through the blinds just in time to see the headlights stop right next to our big inflatable carousel, about 12 feet away from our

basement window. The driver backed up onto the road again and continued their journey. I’m just sorry we couldn’t spot their licence plate. We went outside to see the damage and not only was the Nascar decoration run over but we have a lovely pair of tire tracks on the front lawn. No point in wasting the time of the police as the vehicle is long gone. Hopefully the hooligan hit a road-block, gets hit with a drunk driving charge and has to pay real big bucks. The dumb jerk. Thank you for letting me vent my anger. Gayle Brown, Langley

Festivals pre-date Christmas

Editor: I would like to bring this to the attention of Bill Storie, Langley Township manager of bylaw enforcement, and his crew. Their jobs are to enforce the bylaws and to be non-selective in decisions as to who to prosecute. I realize that it’s easier to intimidate a citizen who builds a tree house for his children than deal with the developers. And, these developers must realize that they have the protection of the bylaw officers and take advantage of that privilege granted to them. Illegal signs are everywhere, but just to give an example of one area out of control, is 208 Street and 80 Avenue across from an elementary school where children daily cross the intersection and run the risk of having their vision impaired by eight large billboards,

Editor: Thanks to Sylvia E. Ellis for her happy holiday wishes (The Times, Dec. 22). However, a fact she hides under clouds of words is that this period of the year was festival time long before Jesus Christ was ever heard of — the Winter Solstice. Paul St. Pierre, Fort Langley

not to mention a multitude of sandwich boards. It’s not only there, but everywhere one can see illegal signs, and why isn’t something done about it? A few years ago, I was charged with six counts of mischief because I took the law in my own hands and cleaned up my neighbourhood. The judge dismissed the charges and told me that I should go the legal way and not take the law into my own hands. But that doesn’t work, as the people whose job it is to enforce our bylaws can care less. By the looks of it, these public employees are just interested in power tripping and collecting their pay cheques. Maurice Van der Beke, Langley

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• An H.D. Stafford Grade 8 student was struck by a pickup while in a crosswalk at 48 Avenue and 208 Street on his way to school. Township firefighter Scott Brewer was one of the first on the scene, rushing to the stricken boy’s side to give him first aid until paramedics arrived. The boy suffered head injuries and a broken femur and was airlifted to Children’s Hospital with his mother. continued, PAGE 14

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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

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issues of inequality, addressing the fact that raw log exports are out of control in the province. I get criticized on some days for being too specific and too policy-oriented, so I’m delighted to hear your criticism that I’m not specific enough. TF: The B.C. Liberals leapt on your recent statement about potentially increasing income taxes for high earners. This sounds like [federal NDP leadership candidate] Brian Topp’s suggestion of a new top tax bracket. Is that what you were saying? AD: On personal income taxes, I think because the B.C. Liberal Party has continually increased costs on middle class people, for example, shifting the hydro burden onto residential customers, and subsidizing industrial customers. They’re raising MSP premiums, raising ferry fares, raising long-term care fees, they have specifically gone after the middle class. I don’t think there’s really personal tax room there for middle-income people. That’s my view and my position. TF: So does that mean increasing taxes for higher income people? AD: No. I think what you have to do is first of all look at the fiscal situation closer to the election and be clear about that. ••• The interview also touched on the NDP teaming up with Bill Vander Zalm, and the future of socialism. You can find the full text at langleytimes. com by pointing to the Opinion tab and clicking on B.C. Opinions.

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‘Eat the chocolate you wish to see in the world’ Cinderella Chocolates is Canada’s first supplier of healthy treats from Choconat MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Times Reporter

Imagine enjoying a delicious piece of smooth, creamy chocolate without having to feel guilty afterwards. Choconat is a delicious and healthy raw, organic, fair-trade artisan chocolate sold exclusively by Cindy Tomblin of Cinderella Chocolates in Langley. Tomblin is currently studying nutrition at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Vancouver, and is now turning her passion for healthy food (and chocolate) into a viable business. A self-proclaimed chocolate addict, she says she is excited to offer a chocolate treat filled with nutrients and antioxidants our bodies need. “Being raw means that the chocolate is not heated over 180 degrees so the nutrients in there can stay alive,” Tomblin said. “That’s like with any raw food, when you heat them over a certain temperature the nutrients and enzymes start to die and they deplete and fall out of the food. So having it raw it keeps the nutrients intact.” Choconat is created from a blend of raw organic cocoa, raw organic evaporated cane sugar, organic cocoa butter and organic vanilla beans.

“Its fair trade which I think is extremely important for the health and wealth of our planet. They pick the beans fresh, they sun-dry them for two days and they ship it directly to the processing plant in the United States. And then the chocolates are made by hand. It’s really neat to see,” Tomblin said. “My slogan is ‘eat the chocolate you wish to see in the world’ and I really believe in this.” There are currently three flavours available, each with their own individual health benefits. The Choconat Brut is a 72 per cent dark organic cocoa created using a special process where the cocoas flavanols — a natural part of the cocoa bean with health benefits — are retained up to 80 per cent. In the traditional chocolate making process up to 70 per cent of the cocoa flavanols are lost. The Choconat Berries combines açaí and masqui berries with raw organic 70 per cent cocoa, resulting in a treat rich in antioxidants. The Choconat Probiotics strengthens the good bacteria in the body by adding probiotics to a blend of dark chocolate. This added health benefit also helps with the digestion system and the immune system. Despite their healthy properties, the chocolate even tastes great, too. “I think it’s magical because this is really dark chocolate, which you might think is bitter, but because of the quality of the beans and because the chocolate hasn’t been cooked it has this really neat sweetness to it still and a really nice snap,” Tomblin said. Perhaps the greatest property of the continued, PAGE 20

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Langley welcomes the world for WJAC A look at some of the sports stories in the Langley Times from April to December. April • Brad Thiessen wins the Aldege ‘Baz’ Bastion Memorial Award as the American Hockey League’s most outstanding goaltender. Thiessen was 34-7-1 with a 1.93 goals against average and a .922 save percentage for the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins.The 34 victories are a franchise record. In the summer, he re-signs with the Pittsburgh organization with a oneyear two-way contract. • The Langley Events Centre plays host to the B.C. provincial gymnastics championships.The Langley Gymnastics Foundation has 28 athletes reach the podium while Flip City Gymnastics Centre has 24 capture medals. • Cam Abney signs an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Abney was a third round pick of the Oilers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. • Langley’s junior hockey club is sold to John and Roy Henderson and renamed the Langley Rivermen. May • A four-court indoor tennis facility at Willoughby Community Park opens.

• Langley United captures the U13 B.C. Coastal Cup championship trophy with a 2-1 victory over the Ladner Celtics. The teams were tied at one after regulation, but United connects on all five of their penalty kicks attempts. • The Langley Athletic FC U20 soccer team debuts.The men’s soccer squad competes in the Northwest Division of the United Soccer League. • The Fraser Valley Volleyball Club U14 Blues is crowned national champions.The boys’ volleyball team does not drop a single set in their nine matches. • Jonathan Osers wins bronze at the Canadian national gymnastics championships in the floor exercise in the national open category. • For the third straight year, Tracy James helps Team Canada win gold at the world cheerleading championships. • Georgia Ellenwood wins four gold medals — with personal bests in all four events — at the B.C. high school track and field championships.The Langley Secondary student is also named the meet’s most outstanding female performer. Ellenwood wins gold in the high jump, long jump, 100m hurdles and the heptathlon.

Ellenwood’s efforts singlehandedly help the Saints place third in the girls’ team standings with 40 points, just six back of second-place Walnut Grove, who score 46 points. Also at the high school championships, Langley Christian’s Alvin Los and Walnut Grove’s Jade Vaughan both win gold in the high jump and 400m hurdles events, respectively. Other medals included: Jesse Lynch (Langley Fundamental) winning silver in the 110m and 400m hurdles. Shelby Smithson (Walnut Grove) wins silver in the high jump and bronze in the heptathlon. Carolyn Sutherland (Brookswood) wins silver in the long jump. Adam Osborne (Brookswood) wins silver in the pole vault. Brookswood’s Sydney Williams, Allison Giesbrecht, Carolyn Sutherland and Jennifer Doan wins silver in the 4x100 relay. Walnut Grove’s Meg Harradine, Jade Vaughan, Andrea Robinson and Ashley Windsor wins silver in the 4x400 relay. • Three members of the Langley Blaze baseball program are selected in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft. Pitcher Tom Robson is chosen in the fourth round by the Toronto Blue Jays, while Dustin Houle goes in round eight to the Milwaukee Brewers. Justin Atkinson is taken

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• Brandon Kaye signs a free agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, joining the MLB club’s Single A affiliate Vancouver Canadians.The Walnut Grove graduate pitched for the UBC Thunderbirds.

• Ben Walter signs a free agent deal with the Calgary Flames organization.

• Langley is announced as the host for the Canadian Legion national youth track and field championships.The Games will be contested at McLeod Park in August 2013 and 2014. • Debbie Brill, who once competed for the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club, is inducted into the Athletics Canada Hall of Fame. Brill was the first Canadian female high jumper to clear six feet and she still holds both the indoor and outdoor records for her sport. • Three Valley Ball Hockey Association teams medal at the provincial championships.The junior team wins silver, while both the Snipers (Pup) and Vipers (Majors) take bronze. July • The Langley Olympians Swim Club puts on an impressive display at the AA provincial championships.The club is led by Meredith Clark, who wins five gold medals in the pool. Joshua Kim wins gold and silver,

• Nicole Ratel takes advantage of her father’s British heritage to suit up for Great Britain’s junior national fastpitch team. • Tyler Eckford inks a free agent deal with the Phoenix Coyotes organization. • Langley United’s U13 boys’ soccer team captures the provincial title after extinguishing the Kamloops Blaze 3-0. • Kim Roman represents Canada at the U23 world women’s rowing championships, helping the team win gold and setting a new world record in the process. • The family trio of George de Jonge, his daughter Cathy Sinclair and her daughter Taylor Sinclair combine to win the Calgary Stampede’s team cattle penning competition. • Django Lovett wins silver in the Canadian junior national track and field championships. His jump earns him a spot on Canada’s Pan American junior team, but a foot injury forced him to miss that competition. continued, PAGE 24


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• Robert Gallaugher wins bronze at the Canadian track and field championships in the long jump. • The Langley Thunder wins the peewee A2 provincial lacrosse championship, the first time a Langley Minor Lacrosse Association squad has ever won gold at the A level. • The Langley Chaos reigns at the provincial championships, winning the bantam C fastball provincial title. • At the B.C. AAA long course provincial swimming championships, Langley Olympians’ HIllary Metcalfe leads the way, capturing four gold medals. As a group, the local swim club wins eight gold, seven silver and 10 bronze medals. Justin Schramm wins two gold and four bronze medals, while Martha Metcalfe wins a gold, silver and two bronze. Siobahn Board (gold), Chelsea Borrowdale (silver, two bronze), Renae Ledoux (silver and bronze) and Robyn Nakano (bronze) also medal. Hannah Weinkauf, Ledoux, Borrowdale and Nakano team up and win a pair of silver medals in the relay events.

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It was a busy year for Georgia Ellenwood. In June, she won four gold medals at the B.C. high school track and field championships, and later that summer, she reprsented Canada at the world junior championships in Paris. Klassen, Eli Kastelein and Timothy Hargreaves win silver, and Emma Smithson and Taylor Neveu win bronze.

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• The Fraser Valley Fusion 97 win the rep A peewee fastpitch title.

• At the age group national swimming championships, Langley Olympians’ Hillary Metcalfe wins two gold, a silver and a bronze at the meet. Teammate Justin Schramm won a bronze.

• The Langley Rams junior football club debuts at McLeod Park. The football team was located in Surrey for the past 60 years. In their first season playing out of McLeod Park, the team advances to the league championship game. • The Lower Fraser Valley All-Stars win the senior (15/16) provincial Little League championship. • The Fraser Valley Fusion 99 win bronze at the squirt A provincial fastpitch championships. • The Fast and Furious, a competitive women’s Dragonboat team from the Fort Langley Canoe Club, qualifies

August • Kim Bull plays for Canada at the U19 women’s world field lacrosse championships • The Langley Blaze overcame some serious adversity to win the B.C. Premier Baseball League provincial championship. The U18 baseball team was forced to forfeit a dozen victories after they were deemed to have used ineligible players for a 17-game span during the regular season. But the team recovers, qualifying for the playoffs as the sixth seed and then wins the provincial title. Tyler Barlow and Mike Krische share MVP honours.

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Lawrie debuts with Jays hand, but his play at the Major League level is impressive. He finishes the season batting .293 with nine home runs and 25 RBIs in 43 games. Twenty-one of his 44 hits are for extra bases. Translated over a full season, Lawrie was on pace for 34 home runs and 94 RBIs.

• The Langley Junior Blaze, who won the regular season B.C. Junior (U16) Premier Baseball League pennant, lose in the provincial championship final, 3-1 to the North Delta Junior Blue Jays. • Ryan Walter is named president of the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat.

• The Langley Thunder wins bronze at the B.C. intermediate lacrosse provincial championships.

• Brett Lawrie makes his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays. Lawrie’s season is cut short by a broken

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Brett Lawrie made his Major League debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in August, including playing close to home at Safeco Field. Lawrie had an impressive first season, although it was cut short by a broken hand.

player Nick Del Bianco is selected to carry the B.C. flag into the opening ceremonies of the Western Canada Summer Games. Local athletes came home with several medals from the Games. Morgan Mark wins a pair of golds and a pair of silver medals in the pool. Carolyn Sutherland wins gold in the long jump and silver in the 4x100 relay. Robert Gallaugher wins gold in the long jump. Marissa Van Noort helps Team B.C. win gold in basketball while Trevor Marsh helps take top spot in softball. In canoe/kayak events, Del Muench wins two silver and two bronze medals. Jade Vaughan wins bronze in the 400m hurdles. The B.C. baseball team, with Liam Kano McGregor and Shayne Clark, wins silver, as did Graham Kasper and Josh Brown on the soccer team. Eddie Dagg and Chelsey Hannesson serve as coaches on the two teams. Tyler Heppell helps win bronze in volleyball. • The Langley All-Stars captures the Canadian national Little League championship. The victory earns the team of 11, 12 and 13-yearold baseball players the right to represent

Canada at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., where the team finish fourth. • At the Canadian Legion national youth track and field championships, Georgia Ellenwood wins gold in the heptathlon. Her 5,043 points also shatter her own Canadian record in the process. • Reegan Comeault, of the Langley Jr. Thunder lacrosse team, is named most valuable player in the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League. • The Langley Thunder roll to the WLA championship, their first in franchise history. The senior A lacrosse team beats long-time powerhouse New Westminster Salmonbellies. September • The Langley Thunder hosts the Brampton Excelsiors in the Mann Cup, Canada’s senior A lacrosse championship. After winning game one, the Thunder drop the next four to lose the championship series. • Former Trinity Western Spartans standout Jacob Doerksen inks a professional contract to play basketball in Germany. continued, PAGE 26

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October • The Greater Vancouver Motorsports Pioneer Society inducts a trio of local residents. Larry Olson and Leslie and Kevin Skinner are honoured for their more than 40 years of participation in sports car racing with the Sports Car Club of B.C. • Jennifer Wakefield is named head coach of Team Canada West for the 2012 U19 world ringette championships. • At the Pan American Games in Mexico, Dorothy Ludwig and Christine Girard win gold medals, respectively, in their events. Ludwig in air pistol shooting and Girard in weightlifting.

Also at the Games, Hawley Bennett-Awad helps Canada’s eventing team win the silver medal. • The Langley Field Lacrosse Association receives the Leon Hall Merit Award as the field lacrosse association of the year. The association’s president, Jason Kump, and Langley Minor Lacrosse Association team manager liaison/co-ordinator Laurie Pearson each receive the President’s Award from the B.C. Lacrosse Association. • Former D.W. Poppy graduate and Langley Minor Football Association player Neil McKinlay, came out of retirement to join the CFL’s B.C. Lions. McKinlay, now a North Vancouver firefighter, joins the team in late October and helps them win the Grey Cup in November. November • A five-year agreement is reached to bring the B.C. AAA senior girls basketball championships to the Langley Events Centre, beginning in March 2013. The tournament has been held in North Vancouver for the past 18 years. • Walnut Grove’s Ashley Windsor captures the B.C. high school senior girls’ cross-country championship title. • The world’s best junior A hockey players are on display as the Langley Events Centre hosts the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. The tournament, which features Canada West, Canada East, the United States, Sweden, Russia and the Czech Republic, draws more than 22,000 fans over the course of seven days. Canada West wins the gold medal with a 4-2 victory over Canada East.

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Walnut Grove’s Ashley Windsor was all smiles during a cross-country race at Aldergrove Lake Park. Windsor capped off her season by winning the provincial championship in November in Kelowna.

• The Trinity Western Spartans win the Canada West women’s soccer championship. The Spartans are the top team during the regular season, putting together a program-best 12-1-1 record. Graham

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Langley Fundamental Titans’ Denham O’Reilly (left) celebrates a point during his team’s victory over Penticton in the gold medal game at the junior boys provincial volleyball championships. The provincial title was the first in the history of Langley Fundamental. Roxburgh is named Canada West coach of the year. At the CIS national championships, the team places sixth. • UBC goalkeeper Ally Williamson, a Langley FC product, is named the Canada West rookie of the year. Williamson leads the conference in both save percentage (.939) and goals against average (0.29). • Braedon Dolfo wins bronze at the Parapan Games in Mexico for Canada in the T13 100m race. • Dorothy Ludwig is named athlete of the year by PacificSport Fraser Valley. Ludwig wins gold at the Pan American Games in air pistol shooting the previous month. Bill Bettles is also honoured at the banquet as a community sports builder for his contributions to amateur sport. Bettles accomplishments include establishing the Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association. • The Langley Fundamental Titans junior boys’ volleyball team captures the first provincial banner in school history. The Titans finished the season

37-1 and are led by most valuable player Michael Hsu. Tristan Loewen and Denham O’Reilly, are first and second team allstars, respectively. Stephen Hsu earns the tournament’s top libero award. • The Langley Fundamental Titans junior girls place second at their provincial championships, falling to South Delta in the finals. Hannah Beaton and Brie O’Reilly earn all-star awards. • The Township and the City are jointly awarded the B.C. Seniors Games. The Games will be contested in Langley in September 2013. December • The Credo Christian Kodiaks win the Single A boys’ high school volleyball banner. Ben Togeretz wins the most valuable player award while Nathan Van Delden is a first team all-star. Nick Heeterbrij and Josh Van Delft are honourable mentions. • The Langley Christian Lightning win bronze at the AA senior boys’ volleyball championships. Tyler Heppell and Mitchell Jarvie earn first

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team all-star awards, while Joel Kleingeltink is a second team allstar and Mark Antoniuk wins the most outstanding libero award. • Trinity Western Spartans’ Fiona Benson and Blair Johnston are named the B.C. cross-country athletes of the year in the junior women’s and men’s categories, respectively. • Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club’s Georgia Ellenwood and Braedon Dolfo are honoured at the B.C. Athletics banquet. Ellenwood wins the youth female athlete of the year, while Dolfo wins the male disability athlete of the year. • The National Lacrosse League returns to the Lower Mainland with 4,800 fans packing the Langley Events Centre to watch the Toronto Rock battle the Washington Stealth in an exhibition game. • Courtney Shmyr captures the Canadian junior short track speed skating championship. Her top finish also earns Shmyr a spot on Canada’s junior team for the 2012 junior world championships in February in Australia.


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TREE CHIPPING • Scouts Tree Chipping Locations and Dates Safeway parking lot, 20871 Fraser Hwy. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Walnut Grove Secondary School parking lot, 8919 Walnut Grove Dr. Dec. 31 and Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Aldergrove Legion Parking Lot 26607 Fraser Hwy. Jan. 2, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Brookswood Secondary School parking lot. 20902-37A Ave. Jan. 7, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Tree Chipping/Bottle Drive Fundraiser Jan. 7 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Langley Twin Rinks on the Langley Bypass. PuCKS Program is a non-profit registered charity “Promoting Community Through Kids in Sport” keeping kids in school, using hockey as their tool.

FRIDAY • Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Next meeting is on Friday, Dec. 30. For information and meeting location, call Art 604462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760.

SATURDAY • What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s? A free seminar will be held in two parts on Jan. 7 and Jan. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Langley Seniors Centre. This seminar will provide information and offer ways to cope with various stages and behaviors of those affected by dementia. Please pre-register at 604-530-3020. • Contract Bridge Everybody welcome on Jan. 7, 12 at 20702 Eastleigh Cres. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Bridge starts at 1 p.m. Call Dolores at 604-536-2475. • Come Celebrate Malanka – Ukrainian New Year’s Party Jan. 14. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Featuring Yevshan Ukrainian Dancers and award winning fiddler, Mike Sanyshy. Call for tickets, 604-576-0001. Cost is $50 for adults and $20 for children (two to 12 years). Tickets on sale now. St. Joachim and Ann’s church hall, 2827 273 St. Aldergrove.

MONDAY • Weekly Meditation Classes Join them for a relaxing evening and learn the path to inner peace at their 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 all of their classes, visit www.dorjechang.ca or call 604-853-3738. Dorjechang Buddhist Centre.

TUESDAY • Parent Child Mother Goose Program Jan. 10 to March 13, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Focusing on the pleasure and power of rhymes, songs, and stories together with your baby or toddler enhances the parent-child relationship. Bring your baby, newborn to 15 months, to this interactive group experience and network with other parents and caregivers. This 10-week program is a relaxed and social way to build on your parenting strengths and learn new ways of interacting with your child. To register, contact Bernice Way at Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services 604-857-4662. • Fraser Valley Shambhala Meditation Group 213-20226 Fraser Hwy. Every Tuesday night open house 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. by donation. New Year’s Day – Contemplate your New Year’s aspirations, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by donation. Phone Charlaine at 604-7247763 for more info.

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singers: registration for the spring season will be held one night only on Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Langley Community Music School, 4899 207 St. Regular rehearsal follows at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and are led by music director Anita Comba. No audition is necessary.

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ONGOING • Coffee Break Ladies, come for coffee and fellowship with other ladies as they discuss God’s word together. Meet every Wednesday morning from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at the Langley Canadian Reformed Church, 21804 52 Ave. All are welcome — free babysitting and story hour for children. Please contact Jacoba at 604-534-1826 if you have any questions or need a ride. opusoneperformingarts.blogspot. com. • Langley Community Band is welcoming new members in all sections. Adults and youth with experience in their chosen instrument looking to have fun and play music can contact conductor Brenda Wilson at thebandlady@gmail.com . Rehearsals are Mondays at Walnut Grove Secondary, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Chess Club meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Brookswood Seniors Centre. For more info call Hugh, at 604-530-4693. • Langley Writers’ Guild (all genres) meets on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at Langley City Library. Also one evening meeting per month if enough interest. For more information,call Doris at 604-534-3384. • Langley Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday evening in Langley City Hall on the second floor in the CFK room, the address is 20399 Douglas Crescent. Meetings take place from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this supportive and friendly learning environment. Any questions, contact 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. in the Township of Langley Civic Building at 20330 65 Ave. For more information, call 604-688-1716. • Men’s Langley League Cribbage urgently needs players. Evening 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more informatin, phone Rob 604-533-9363 or Tim 604-530-2364. • Langley Amateur Radio Association (LARA) meets first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise advised) at 1900 hrs local; at Brookswood Firehall #5, 20355 32 Ave. Coffee and sweets provided. For more information email: Al ajmunnik@shaw.ca or Don dondee@ shaw.ca. • Single Boomers! Like to walk, dine, golf, party or socialize? The Singles Social and Walking Club seeks new members ages 45 and up. Call 604-594-1260 or 604-522-6764 or email singsocwc@gmail.com for details. • The Ram’s Head Writers’ Group meets first and third Wednesdays of the month for readings, critiquing and discussions. New members, all genres welcome. Lisa 604-5346536. • Langley Newcomers and Friends is a social group open to all women. Meets the first Tuesday of the month at W.C. Blair Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. Email newcomers@hotmail.com. • Langley Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers for our Food & Friends Program in Aldergrove and Walnut Grove. This is a great opportunity for retirees or moms who are looking to volunteer in their community. This is a four hour, twice a month commitment. For more information call them at 604-533-1679 info@langleymealsonwheels.com.

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HENDRY, Mary May Mary May Hendry, a long time resident of Aldergrove, BC, passed away Dec. 12, 2011 at the age of 93. Pre-deceased by husband Jack, she will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed by daughters Andrea & Patricia, son Bob (Gail), grandchildren Mike (Natasha), Rod (Heidi), Laura (Bill), Shawn and Jeremy, greatgrandchildren Cassie, Jack, Lathyn, Samara, Victor and Devlin and her sisters Grace, Terry and Jean. No funeral by request. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held in the New Year. HOWIE, Mary May 12, 1930 December 21, 2011 Mary Howie (nee Balint), of Langley B.C. passed away on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011. She will be sadly missed by her surviving husband of 61 years, Sam, daughter; Linda, sons; Scott (Deb), Alan (Rose Arsenault), Richard (Jennifer), brother Mike (Ange), loving grandchildren Jeff (Marjetka), Mike (Sarah Dickenson), Josh, Alex, Rebecca, and Clare, great grandchildren, Carine, Elise and Brooke, sister in-law Margaret (Stan) Scratch, many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Mary (Kerekes) Balint, brother and his wife Sandy and Vivian Balint of Windsor, Ont. Mary will be remembered for her desire and love of life, her sense of humor, and her courage to endure. She loved to play golf and was an active member of the Moncton Golf and Country Club. Mary was active in many charities and clubs in the Moncton area. She dearly enjoyed playing bridge with her many friends. Her family is very grateful for the tender care she received from the staff of Laurel Place Hospice, Surrey Memorial Hospital and Kidney Care Clinic. As per Mary’s wishes, a private family service will take place at a later date. In Mary’s memory donations to the Liver or Kidney Foundations would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.valleyviewsurrey.ca

Born April 8, 1947 to Maud & Travis Wagner in Vancouver, BC. She was a beloved wife and soul mate, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, and was promoted to glory on December 22, 2011 in Spokane, WA, at Hospice House of Spokane. She is survived by her husband Tom Wilson in Spokane, her son Sean Christie in the Philippines and Cindy Christie in Langley. and numerous nephews and nieces, relatives and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, and her four brothers, Travis, Douglas, Wesley and Earl. She faced her illness with grace and dignity, never losing her good cheer, her smile or her loving personality. She had a successful career of 14 years with the Langley Times. She was a member of the Langley Rotary Club. Sharon loved her two children and sacrificed much for them. She was a dear friend to many people and a blessing to all who knew her. Sharon was a true daughter of Canada and was proud of her country. Sharon was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army and was an enthusiastic believer in her savior Jesus Christ. She was promoted to glory with the sure knowledge that her faith in her Risen Savior assured her a place at the foot of the Throne of God. May all that knew and loved her be comforted with the sure knowledge that she is at home with the Lord and her parents and her brothers. Interment at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, 10:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2011. A memorial service will be held at Cariboo Hill Temple - Salvation Army at 2:00 PM. All are welcome to both. No flowers please. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Spokane or to the Salvation Army Spokane. Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, Spokane, WA. www.ballanddodd.com

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15 FARM LABOURERS required, for MYERS ORGANIC FARMS Inc . 5212-252 St. Aldergrove. March through Nov. $9.56/hr until May 1st. $10.25 after May 1st. To pick, plant, weed, load & unload. Rain or Shine. All outside work. 604-856-6310. No walk-ins.

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FARM WORKERS NEEDED for Grafton Farms Cranberry Farm in Langley. Seasonal / Full Time. $9.28/hr for 60 hours per week. Physically demanding outdoor work & will be working under pressure. Fax resume to: 604-270-4081.

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To work at the souvenir kiosk at the 2012 Continental Cup of Curling at the Langley Events Centre, January 12 - 15. Applicants must have extensive experience as a cashier. Must be available to work any day and flexible to work am or pm shifts. Rate of pay will be $12/hr plus a $2/hr bonus. Email resume to: concup@eventmax.net or fax to 250-984-0747 by December 31.

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Auxiliary Operator Duties include ice making, janitorial duties and building maintenance. The successful candidate will have ice making and janitorial experience supplemented by the completion of the Ice Facility Operators course or Power Engineering Class 5 (Refrigeration) course.

Part Time Arena Helpers Duties include cleaning throughout the facility and moving nets. Please provide a cover letter and resume to the following The Pitt Meadows Arena Complex 11435 Bonson Road Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 2S3 Email: info@pittmeadowsarena.com The successful candidates will be required to consent to a criminal record check. The Pitt Meadows Arena Complex wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

242 SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

173

137

LEGAL

Langley 12 lawyer law firm requires experienced Litigation Secretary for Family Law Practice. Please forward resume to: Campbell, Burton & McMullan, LLP Attn: Cheryl Scott, Office Administrator #200-4769-222nd Street Langley, B.C. V2Z 3C1 Fax: 604-533-5521 or email: cscott@cbmlawyers.com

139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MOA REQUIRED FOR A VERY BUSY WALK-IN CLINIC IN LANGLEY. Perm P/T position afternoons and weekends only. EMR experience an asset. Contact kathi@glovermedical.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Langley 12 lawyer law firm requires experienced receptionist for busy switchboard/law office. Please forward resume to: Campbell, Burton & McMullan, LLP Attn: Cheryl Scott, Office Administrator #200-4769-222nd Street, Langley, B.C. V2Z 3C1 Fax: 604-533-5521 or email: cscott@cbmlawyers.com

CONCRETE & PLACING

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

** 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

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

Over 25 yrs exp.

$45/Hr

Ross 604D535D0124

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL

604-537-4140

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

257

DRYWALL

WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp. 604-308-7943 Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers! bcclassified.com Call 604-575-5555

260

ELECTRICAL

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

D House & Garage Floors D Driveways D Patios, etc. D Raise to Proper Height D Eliminate Trip Spots D Provide Proper Drainage

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

Kristy 604.488.9161

GARDENING

Free Est & Warranties

RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE A.M. Special 15% off. *Stress Free *European *Private 604.230.4444

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.

281

Bonniecrete Const Ltd

MIND BODY SPIRIT

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Concrete Lifting Specialist

PERSONAL SERVICES

F/T FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVER, speak English, $10-12/hr, completion of high school, Korean asset. Fax 604-533-5514, Katana Teppanyaki FT KITCHEN HELPER, will train, Prepare food material, clean equipment & site,completion high school, Korean asset, $10-12/hr. Fax 604-533-5514, Katana Teppanyaki

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

▲ Joes External Roof Cleaning Roof Washing Specialist. Gutter & Window Cleaning. * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded 21 yrs. exp. Joe 778-773-5730

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

PETS 477

PETS

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 COCK A POO PUPPIES Family raised (2) Female, (2) male. $500. Ready to Go! (604)467-6643

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers. ON THE WEB: bcclassified.com

LABS YELLOW P/B pups, born Dec 14th. Dewormed, 1st shots, $750. 604-888-4662, (Langley)

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $500. obo. Phone 604-825-2271.

CALL FOR SPECIALS LANGLEY CITY

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

Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

STANDARD POODLES. Brown & cream. 10 weeks old. CKC reg’d. vet ✓. $1,100. 604-746-9569 Abb. TOY POMERANIANS. 4 months & older. Vet ✓, healthy, 1st shots, dewormed, $550 up. 604-607-5367 YORKIE ckc reg.male 9 wk old micro chip,1st shots $1000.00 604857-0722 or 604-308-6893

BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Int/Ext-Comm/Res. Crown Moldings & Wallpaper. John 778-881-6737

Member of B.B.B. & G.V.H.B.A., WCB and liability insured, ref’s. Call Gary Ward @ M&W Classic Home Renovations 604-530-1175 gjward@telus.net

CLOVERDALE BENBERG APTS. 17788 57 Ave. Senior building,1 & 2 bdrm suites avail now. Starting at $700 to $850/mo. 604-574-2078 LANGLEY 202/53A; 2 Bdrm apt, $905/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-539-0217.

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

European Quality Workmanship

GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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

#22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All work Guaranteed. 604-220-8347 www.HighOutletElectric.ca ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

REAL ESTATE

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

(604)533-9108

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.

SINCE 1977

Rooms from $99 inc. paint

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

Over 2000 colours to choose from SGeneral Paint SCloverdale Paint

FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

CEILINGS OUR SPECIALTY Paul Schenderling 604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221

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Villa Fontana & Stardust

PLUMBING

Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca

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

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

Call Derek (604)720-5955

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

374

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

PETS 456 300

LANDSCAPING

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! bcclassified.com

FEED & HAY

WRAPPED ROUND HAY BALES. Baled dry. Smells good. 2 for $75. Phone (604)530-2907.

477

PETS

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA Pom X puppies. M & F. Vet checked. 1st shots. $600. each. 604-226-7314 Abbotsford.

Betsy - 604-533-6945 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

General Auction Monday Jan 2nd ~ 7pm Furn, boxes misc, jewelry, etc. View: Day of Sale CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322

545

FUEL

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

548

FURNITURE

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

551

GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

REAL ESTATE

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

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

5374 - 203rd St, Langley

Call 604-533-9780 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

LIMERICK MANOR

627

HOMES WANTED

Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

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

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

WE’RE ON THE WEB

Linwood Place Apts

www.bcclassified.com

20051- 55 A Ave. st

604-575-5555 Toll-Free 1-866-575-5777

1 MONTH FREE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Newly Renovated Units

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

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

Call 604-530-6555 Must bring in this ad to receive 1st month free


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• The Langley Times • Thursday, December 29, 2011 RENTALS

706

APARTMENT/CONDO MAPLE COURT APARTMENT 20856 56 AVE. LANGLEY

2 bdrm. adult oriented apt. Available immediately $850 mo. 308-0481

Northland Apartments 19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley Call Manager for SPECIALS!

1 Bdrm’s starting @ $890 2 Bdrm’s starting @ $1000

RENTALS 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

CALL 604-533-7710

SUSSEX PLACE APT CALL FOR SPECIALS !! 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.

604-530-0932

www.cycloneholdings.ca

741

#1 5700-198th St Langley 3,888 of Retail / Shop / Office all in one unit. $3,500/mo GROSS RENT For more info call 604-318-5255

Langley City. Clean warehouse & office space, w/wshroom, 3-phase power, o/h dr, $895. 604-834-3289 PORT KELLS/ LANGLEY. Quality Warehouses 1000 - 6,000 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888.

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS LANGLEY, 1387 - 264 St., 2 bdrm mobile, $750 incl utils. Avail. now. 604-618-7320 or 778-889-6970. WALNUT GROVE. Spac. 1 bdrm mobile home on back of acreage. Acreage not incl. Very secluded. Absolutely N/S. $795/mo. + hydro. Avail. immed. 604-644-2884. Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers! bcclassified.com Call 604-575-5555

736

HOMES FOR RENT

2BDRM, 2bthrm, 1300 sq ft on acreage in N. Langley. Not suitable for livestock. $1,400 per month, includes Gas. Available Jan. 1st, possibly sooner. Call 604-533-6063

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

749

818

SUITES, UPPER

Announcement? Tell everyone with a classified ad.

ALDERGROVE; lrg, private 1700sf. 2 bdrm upper ste, avail immed, $1100/mo + utils. (604)530-0199.

TOWNHOUSES

AUTO FINANCING

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

“SIMRAN VILLAS” 2 & 3 bedrooms 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!!

VEHICLES WANTED

Marje Suurkask Executor

Notice to Creditors and others Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc

2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404 2006 Mazda B3000, black, 4 dr. 1 owner, 100,000 kms. Exc cond. $9888 obo. 604-562-4168.

CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of Ella Emmeline Mirk formerly of 6783 Dumfries Street, Vancouver, B.C. deceased who died on the 21st day of February, 2011 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at 3314655 32nd Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V4P 3R6 on or before the 23rd day of February, 2012 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

2002 TOYOTA COROLLA, auto, 4 dr, 139K, p/l, A/C, C/D, spoiler, light grey. Aircrd. $4700. 604-502-9912

827

$1200 - $1300/m

TRUCKS & VANS

ESTATE OF ELLA EMMELINE MIRK

1989 ACURA LEGEND, 2 dr coupe, white, 5 spd, runs well, good cond. $1400 obo. (604)765-9602

2008 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto CD, a/c, p/w. Grey. 35,000kms. $9700. 604-825-9477

851

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms, auto, new tires. $5500 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

SURREY TOWNHOUSES

12730 - 66 Avenue

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2003 HONDA CIVIC - 4 dr, automatic a/c, cd, very clean, no acc. Clear title. $5800: (604)607-4906

Call 604-532-2036

604-501-4417

845

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 810

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

The Scrapper

www.bcclassified.com

LANGLEY

2 & 3 Bdrm T/Homes Move-In Allowance!!

Elec. awning, elec. stab. Jacks, “family-sized” dinette, LCD TV, Equa-flex suspension. $26,483 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404

1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238.

RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX

CARS - DOMESTIC

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

CLAYTON Vill. 1400sf New 2 BD 5 appl, net, sat TV, hydro $1000. NS NP. Avl now. Lv.msg 778-574-3401

Phone 604-530-1912

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2004 FORD Escape XLS, 2L, 5 sp. Loaded. 132kms. no acc. $4500 no tax Aircared 2 yrs. 604-502-9912. 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 firm. Call 604-538-9257

1993 Chrysler Dynasty LE - exc. shape in & out. 6 cyl auto, loaded. AirCared. $1275. 778-893-4866.

SUITES, LOWER

751

845

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS

2011 LAREDO 291TG

bcclassified.com

750

RECREATIONAL/SALE

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking.

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

WALNUT GROVE, 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 5 appls, garage, fncd, fresh paint, $1850/mo. (604)536-7975

838

TRANSPORTATION

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

STORAGE

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

LANGLEY lge., bright, clean 3 bdrm., 2.5 baths, office, 5 appl., big backyard, 2 car gar., N/P N/S. $1800 mo. Jan 1st. 604-266-1292 or 778-834-2274

AUTO FINANCING

Abbotsford-Large Barns for Rent, nr town! Suitable for storage. Almost 4000 sq ft, 160’ x 24’. Clean, cement flrs w/electricity. Quick highway access. Owner lives on site. $1100/m. 604-309-9023 after 6pm.

752

LANGLEY, 232 near Freeway. 3 bdrm home + office on 1 acre lot. All appls incl. 1000 sf heated shop. $2000/mth. Call 604-807-2405.

810

TRANSPORTATION

DSI water heater, ext. shower, water filter sys., create-abreeze fan, rear kitchen. $24,483 (Stk.30964)

Walnut Grove 3bdrm 2bath top flr, incl W/D, prkg, new frdg stv $1495 + 2/3 utils ns/np refs. 604-817-5045

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

TRANSPORTATION

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

LANGLEY CITY, 900 SQ.FT. WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE. 11’ ceiling, 10’ bay door, 2 pce washroom. $950/mo. 604-856-2301

OFFICE/RETAIL

TRANSPORTATION

SEVENOAKS SHOPPING CENTRE

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.

AVAILABLE NOW! 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.

RENTALS

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Kathleen Mary Holmes aka Kay Mary Holmes, late of 21516 87A Avenue, Langley, BC, that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the solicitor for the estate at #235 - 550 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B7, on or before the 11th day of January 2012, after which date the solicitor for the estate will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.


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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE LANGLEYS

7 Bras for a Cause th

TM

“Mardi Bras”

Dinner • Entertainment • Live & Silent Auctions March 3 2012 Coast Hotel & Convention Centre

Beneficiaries Expanded Breast Cancer Care Clinic

Ticket Prices $ 90 each $ 850 for table of ten

Knowledge is Power Programs

Sponsors DIAMOND:

Contacts Bra Donations: Diane Summers 604-534-9487 Sponsorships: Cheryl Schell 604-888-1274 or Shirley Stewart 604-635-3714

Gala Tickets: 604-888-6605

www.brasforacause.ca GOLD: SILVER:

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Misty Impressions Boutique Web Design Nufloors Sugar Mama Treats & Sweet Sweet Beginnings Wedding Consulting and Event Planners


• The Langley Times • Thursday, December 29, 2011

NO PAYMENTS UNTIL JUNE 2012 OAC!

REBATES UP TO $11,250!

FACTORY INVOICE SALE 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, 4X4, V8, TOW PACKAGE. STK#N111080

BUY THIS BEAUTY FOR…

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All prices net of rebates. Taxes and fees are extra. Biweekly payments, amortized over 96 months at 5.99% interest. Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. 1 Free gift with the purchase of a new or used vehicle.

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