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Provincial Police Complaint Commissioner Stan Lowe has announced the agency will investigate the Aug. 6, 2010 shooting of 22-year-old Alvin Wright in Langley. Wright died the next day. The announcement, on Thursday Nov. 3, came one day after a Vancouver Police review found no basis for criminal charges against the Mounties involved. The Police Complaint Commissioner is normally limited to cases involving municipal police forces. Lowe said the review was being conducted at the request of the Vancouver Police Department and the RCMP. “...the Commissioner has agreed to extend the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding entered into with Municipal Police Agencies in British Columbia to review the investigation into this matter involving members of the RCMP.” Under the terms of the deal, the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) will have the ability to request further investigation, “and such investigation must be undertaken as a condition of a review,” the Lowe statement said. The OPCC will consider whether the available evidence discloses “a reasonable basis to consider that the conduct of an officer may constitute a criminal offence?” If it does, the OPCC will submit the matter to the Criminal Justice Branch for charge assessment by Crown prosecutors. “The OPCC may only recommend a charge assessment and will not engage in a comprehensive assessment of the evidence,” Lowe said. The announcement came just hours after the B.C. Civil Liberties Association complained about the lack of RCMP accountability to the OPCC in a statement about the Wright case. The same criticism was levelled earlier by the lawyer representing Wright’s widow. See related stories, page 4.
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A charge of failing to remain at the scene of an accident has been dropped against Brent Parent, the 40-yearold Langley man on trial for allegedly running down and killing 21-year-old Silas O’Brien of Abbotsford on March 13, 2008. Crown prosecutor Donna Ballyk made the announcement as closing arguments in the road rage trial got underway Friday morning (Nov. 4) in a B.C. Supreme Court chamber in New Westminster. The prosecution, Ballyk said, “admits at the start that it has failed to prove [the charge] beyond a reasonable doubt.” The exact wording of the withdrawn criminal count refers to a person who “with intent to escape civil or criminal liability fails to stop the vehicle” at an accident scene. Defence lawyer Vincent Michaels suggested that the removal of what he described as a “hit-and-run” charge amounts to an admission by the prosecution that his client did not deliberately run down O’Brien. Michaels argued that the fatal collision occurred when Parent returned to the scene of the collision in the 25800 block of 16 Avenue in Langley when it was an “unusually dark night with no ambient lighting” and that when the enraged young men from the truck that had landed in the ditch charged at Parent, he drove away without realizing
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Brent Parent arrives at court Friday morning for closing arguments in his trial. The Langley resident was charged with road-rage related offences in the March 2008 death of Abbotsford resident Silas O’Brien. he’d hit one of them. Four other charges against Parent remain, 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 prosecution says that Parent became enraged while driving home with his brother late at night because he thought the truck O’Brien was riding in had deliberately flashed its high beams at him. Parent, according to the Crown, first deliberately drove his vehicle into the other truck and forced it off the road and into a ditch, then returned to the scene of the accident where he ran down O’Brien. Defence lawyer Michaels said the “fundamental” question is whether the
prosecution has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that his client is guilty of the named offences. Michaels said the two O’Brien friends who were in the truck with him, Sam Dooley and Luke Stephen, were not reliable witnesses. He noted that while Dooley and Stephen claimed they did not swear or make threats after their truck ended up in the ditch, two eyewitnesses who spoke to the three young men shortly before Parent returned to the crash scene said the opposite, that the young men were obviously upset and angry and using the “F-word” and were making threats against the driver of the other truck. Michaels said Dooley and Stephen have altered their testimony to throw as much blame as they can on his
client “to minimize their fault and maximize Parent’s responsibility.” Michaels said that while his client acted in a “hotheaded and immature way” by deliberately tapping his brakes to obstruct them, the three young men contributed to the confrontation by charging at Parent’s pickup truck when he returned to see if anyone had been hurt. Michaels said the two young men exaggerated the first, accidental collision into a deliberate one and inflated Parent turning his truck toward them to illuminate the scene with his headlights into a deliberate swerve at them to make events “larger than life .... as inculpatory and inflammatory as possible.” The judge is expected to reserve his decision until a later date.
One of three people charged with the March 2009 slaying of two Langley residents has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 20 years. The jail term for Roy Michael Thielen was set at the close of a two-day B.C. Supreme Court hearing in New Westminster on Thursday, Nov. 3. Thielen had pleaded guilty in October to two counts of second-degree murder. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Robert Crawford opened his sentencing hearing by granting a prosecution request for a ban on the publication of evidence presented during the hearing. The ban will remain in effect until the trial of two other people charged with the slaying of 36-year-old Laura Lynne Lamoureux on March 14, 2009, and the related murder of 33-year-old Marc Bontkes on March 19, 2009. Thielen, a rugged-looking, clean-shaven man with a close-cropped haircut, arrived for his hearing in an untucked light blue-striped dress shirt and slacks. At one point, he turned and nodded to someone he recognized in the visitor’s gallery. More than 20 people sat in the gallery of the high-security courtroom that features a divider of bullet-proof glass between the trial chamber and where observers are seated. As the details of the case against Thielen were presented, one person gasped and burst into tears. Thielen was 30 when he was arrested and charged in July of last year with the killings. Lamoureux, said to be a well-known street-level drug dealer with a history of violence, was found shot to death on the road at 50 Avenue near 202 Street in Langley City. Bontkes, a Langley home builder, was found fatally shot in a mini-van parked in the 19500 block of Colebrook Road five days later. Following a 16-month investigation by the regional Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT),Thielen was arrested and charged along with 26-year-old Robert David Bradshaw and a 19-year-old woman who cannot be named because she was an underage 17-year-old at the time of the crime.
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The officer in charge of the Langley RCMP detachment said 22-year-old Alvin Wright was hiding in a bedroom closet armed with a large knife and a hatchet the night he was shot and killed by police investigating a domestic disturbance complaint at Wright’s home. “He was only shot as a last resort after he came at them brandishing the knife,” Supt. Derek Cooke said. Cooke made the statement in a written press release issued Thursday (Nov. 3), the day after a Vancouver Police Department review of the Aug. 6, 2010 fatality declared there were no grounds for criminal charges against any of the officers.
“I do feel that at this the evidence of what point it is important took place that night.” for people to have a A few hours after the general understanding statement was released, of what transpired that the RCMP removed night,” Cooke said. it from their website He said the police after the police comare still limited in what plaints commissioner they can say because announced an investigaan investigation is tion into the incident. being conducted by the An RCMP spokesperCommission for PubSupt. Derek son in Vancouver said lic Complaints against it was done because, in Cooke the RCMP, a coroner’s light of the new review, inquest has been it would be “premature” ordered and Wright’s widow is to comment. suing the police. On Friday (Nov. 4) the B.C. He expects much of the details Civil Liberties Association filed a will be disclosed during the complaint with the Commission inquest, which is scheduled for for Public Complaints against the week of March 26, 2012. the RCMP, saying Cooke should Cooke said it was because of not have released the informathe information he had available tion. to him shortly after the shooting The letter states the informathat he did not remove any of tion was released by Cooke withthe involved officers from active out the approval of RCMP headduty after the event. quarters in Vancouver. The superintendent said he It goes on to say that the statewas pleased with the outcome ment “could be seen as underof the investigation and that its mining efforts to have an objecfindings were “consistent with tive and independent review.”
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The lawyer who is suing the Langley RCMP for fatally shooting Alvin Wright said it was “alarming” that the VPD decided not to send their report to a Crown prosecutor for review. “It should be automatic,” Donald Sorochan said. “Otherwise, we aren’t operating under the rule of law, we’re operating under the rule of police.” On behalf of Wright’s spouse and his estate, Sorochan is suing six asyet unnamed RCMP officers over the Aug. 6, 2010 fatal shooting inside the
bedroom of the two-storey townhouse on the southeast corner of 53 Avenue and 203 Street, where Wright lived with his common-law wife and their infant daughter. The Vancouver lawyer, a former special prosecutor, said he doesn’t have a problem with police investigating police so long as there is an independent review of the facts. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) said the Wright case demonstrates the lack of equality between people who live in RCMPpoliced communities and those with municipal police forces who are under the authority of the B.C. police complaints commissioner.
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The point of his research was “is to wake people up to the fact that TransLink isn’t screwing over Langley,” he said. He added: “At the end of the day, we are getting more from being in TransLink than if we went it alone.The reality is that if we want better transportation in Langley, it comes at a cost.” Data sent by TransLink to Pachal showed that the 502 bus service, which connects Aldergrove and Langley to the King George and Central SkyTrain stations in Surrey, cost $7,484,943, while the 501, which runs between Langley Centre and Surrey Central, cost $3,318,469. The 595 bus, connecting Langley Centre to Haney Place in Maple Ridge, cost $2,440,060, and the 590
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In 2010, TransLink spent almost $2.3 million on the major road network in Langley “and cut a cheque for $90 million for the Golden Ears Bridge,” he said. “Even when you factor in the $29 million in toll revenue from the Golden Ears Bridge, it turns out that TransLink subsidized the bridge by $61 million. So in 2010,TransLink actually contributed more to Langley in transportation than it took in. Let’s not forget that Langley citizens also use SkyTrain, the West Coast Express, and other regional transportation infrastructure.”
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t long last, a decision has been made on the fatal shooting of Alvin Wright by Langley RCMP on Aug. 6, 2010. Last week, Vancouver Police announced that there was no criminal wrongdoing involved by the Langley RCMP officer who shot Wright. This investigation took 15 months. While the length of investigation is not unusual, it is particularly devastating in a case of this type. For 15 months, the Wright family and the community has wondered about this case. In the case of the family, questions have remained unanswered and lives have been left on hold. They still have many questions. Some of those will be resolved by a coroner’s inquest next March, and others may be resolved after an investigation by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC). The OPCC became involved after criticism of the decision not to even give the results of the police investigation to Crown counsel. Had the shooting involved a member of a municipal police force, the OPCC would automatically have become involved. But because the Wright case involved the RCMP, the OPCC had no jurisdiction to do so. The provincial government and the RCMP are to be commended for getting the OPCC involved in this case. The public has a lot of doubts about police investigating other police forces involved in a shooting death. The OPCC is at arm’s length from police forces, and the new Independent Investigations Office, which will be set up later this year, will take that removal one step further. Civilian investigators will take the lead in looking into police shootings. Langley RCMP Supt. Derek Cooke issued a press release last week after the initial report from Vancouver Police which cleared the unnamed officer. His press release stated that Wright had been armed with a knife and a hatchet when police shot him. This is the first time that has been made known, and undoubtedly that was a factor in the Vancouver Police decision. More details of all the events of that fateful Friday night will be revealed at the inquest. It is unfortunate that the investigation took so long, and that there will now be another four-month wait for the inquest. Answers are needed, and the sooner they come, the more likely the family can start to experience some closure.
n hindsight, it was only a matter of time before a B.C. government moved to curb the power of teachers in a body that regulates their conduct. The Teachers Act, recently introduced by Education Minister George Abbott, repeals the former Teaching Profession Act and dissolves the BC College of Teachers. Under Bill 12, it would be replaced by a new council that would set standards for teacher certification and adjudicate serious disciplinary matters. A report last year by then-deputy minister Don Avison cited three examples of teachers permitted to continue teaching in spite of serious misconduct of which the College of Teachers was aware. They were: • A former teacher, convicted of a series of sexual assaults on his students, applied to have his teaching certificate returned. A panel of College members, minimizing the severity of his offences, certified him fit to return to the classroom. • A convicted drug trafficker, having served six years on narcotics charges, received a teaching certificate from the College. • The College decided an ex-lawyer, who resigned from the profession after forging court documents to mislead his own client, met the necessary professional standard to begin his new career as a teacher. Just as the RCMP has proved repeatedly that it does a poor job of policing its own, a BCTF-dominated College of Teachers has likewise not inspired confidence. By comparison, the BC Press council has an equal number of journalists and non-journalists to rule on complaints against B.C. newspapers. BCTF president Susan Lambert has denied the union used its influence on the College to protect unethical teachers. Nonetheless, allowing only one BCTF member on future disciplinary panels would go a long way to ensuring that and restoring public trust in the process. —Comox Valley Record
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ownship council candidate that also means that few people will Bert Chen has set up an know she’s running. She does have intriguing website, which the advantage of a well-known last From allows for ongoing direct contact name, as her mother Muriel was a the Editor between citizens and elected offilongtime popular councillor. cials, and allows for meaningful diaIn Langley City, sign placement FRANKBUCHOLTZ logue and discussion of issues. is so restricted that many City resiFound at http://voteweb.bertchen.ca, it is dents have likely not even seen one. As of this something he plans to use for the balance of the writing, I have only seen one sign in the City, on election campaign to dialogue with Township a lawn. ctizens. If elected, he would use it as a major That may be one reason why voter turnout means of communication. Chen is a believer in in the City is among the lowest in the entire direct democracy, which at its most basic means region, despite the fact that it is a small commuthat representatives vote the way the majority of nity and it is relatively easy to personally engage citizens want them to, no matter what their per- with candidates. sonal opinions are. But people won’t do so if they don’t know that He has come up with another way to use the an election is underway. web to get input. Other politicians,such as LanYounger people (most of those who are under gley MLA Mary Polak, are using Twitter in town 50) are likely more tuned to their phones and hall forums, and Facebook is also becoming a computers than anything else, so making use popular means of communication. of modern means of communication makes All of these are important, because the reality abundant sense. But the fundamental challenge is that many people, and particularly young peo- remains — to get them engaged. ple, are completely disengaged from democracy On Friday, we will mark Remembrance Day, in general, and voting in particular. which remembers the sacrifice of Canadians in A Vancouver radio station did “man on the wars from the Boer War to the conflict in Afghanistreet” interviews with a large number of people stan. Canadians took part in these wars because last week, and a full 50 per cent of them were they were defending our way of life, and democunaware that municipal campaigns are underracy is the foundation of that way of life. It gives way. This isn’t surprising. I expect the numbers us the freedom we have in Canada to have diverse in Langley wouldn’t be that much different. opinions and openly express them, to worship or One of the few indications that an election is not worship and to live our lives relatively free of underway is the appearance of election signs. the oversight of ‘Big Brother.’ While they create visual clutter, they also create The Times is trying to help non-voters become awareness. more informed and vote. As of Friday, videos of Township council candidate Petrina Arnason is 52 of the 58 candidates for office were posted at taking a bold stance in not using signs at all, but www.langleytimes.com. Check it out. 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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Voters: Get out and vote Nov. 19 Editor: This is an open letter to the voters of Langley City, the Township of Langley and other communities. Please get out and vote. Get started by doing some homework to find out who the candidates are, and why they are running for election in our community. It is important to vote because the futures of our communities are at stake and the people who are in office control how our tax dollars are spent. They also control the policies that are implemented and the ones that are not. They are our representatives to the provincial and federal government. The last municipal election saw just over 20 per cent of the people in Langley City who were eligible to vote turn out and do so. Because they did vote, they were the 20 per cent
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who were represented by Langley City council. The rest of the constituents were ignored and no one likes to be ignored. Unfortunately, the 80 per cent who didn’t exercise their right to vote received just what they didn’t vote for. Let’s change that and make a difference this year. On election day this Nov. 19 vote, so that your wishes are not ignored again. This time make your voice heard and be listened to. If you don’t vote this time, it will be another three long years before you get another chance. Three years is a long time to not be represented by your local government. Remember it’s your right and your responsibility to vote. Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley Times
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Editor: Here’s some Township election nonsense. It’s so cold I almost FROESE, she said. The GREEN leaves are falling as well.The mornings are darker KOS IT SKY is less light in the mornings now.The ROBIN is heading south. Close the DOR AN because it’s chilly. Don’t be LONG, Bob as WAYNE will be CROSS EN angry. Can we WARD off winter? The SPARROW will be warmer. Shovelling snow takes a lot of MANUEL labour. There is more to the story but it takes too much PENNER-ing. And, who are you going to vote for anyway? Confusing, isn’t it. Mike Harvey, Langley
Township political troubles began long ago Editor: Local politics in the Township of Langley are in an absolute turmoil. The newspapers publish sensationalism. The “friendly” reporters go on to make a career in politics. Should we believe what we read? Looking back at municipal politics in Langley, I feel that there has not been good governance for over 25 years. It’s been continual backstabbing, mudslinging and wasting taxpayers’ money on one lawsuit after another. Council agendas have been built on acrimony. We, the taxpayers, have been short-changed (if I’m being polite) or royally screwed (if I’m saying how it is).The present councillors have continually demonstrated how nasty, spiteful and vitriolic they have become over this past three years. Why? In politics, discord usually occurs over power, glory and money.
Let’s recap. Kurt Alberts was the head of planning. Community groups were initiated in a few potential development areas. Development was to occur in an orderly manner with services provided. Alberts then became the mayor. Neighbourhoods found their input had been a complete waste of time, as orderly planning went out the window and the “developer of the day” developed wherever. Clumps of development appeared in many, many areas. Why? It was rather a shock to many important people when Alberts got tossed out in the last election.The incumbent councillors never really took to Rick Green and made that very clear from the outset. Why? Power. Nowadays, it is rare for any politician to leave office without having developed connections. Glory. Green has not had the opportunity to reap any glory.
Who has? Are the councillors glorifying themselves. Money. Hah — It’s the root of all evil. Will we ever know what goes on at the trough? I’d like to. Whether Green would have been or will be a decent mayor is presently unknown. All I do know is that Green has never been given a chance, even though he was legally elected in the last election. I would just urge residents to get out and vote. Even if it is just for one councillor or one school trustee whom you support – make that effort.You don’t have to fill the ballot sheet if that is uncomfortable for you. Something is drastically wrong with the governance of Langley Township and we are paying through the nose for mismanagement and the vitriolic antics of some elected officials. Diana Sampson, Langley
Congratulations to trustees on school funding Editor: It is unfortunate that little or no credit is being given to the current group of school trustees by those vying for a seat on the board this election, or even by some that currently hold trustee positions. Many replies to the recent questions posed to these candidates in The Times (Nov. 1) point to the board not planning or having a vision for the future needs for schools in Willoughby. I find statements such as “financial accountability and planning are significant deficienThe
cies in the district” to be very misguided. Obviously, there is a significant deficit that will take time to correct, however as pointed out in the recent Auditor-General’s report, satisfactory steps are being taken by the board to correct this situation.There is no magic bullet to fix this problem and it will take more than one year to rectify. The type of rhetoric demonstrated by some of the trustee candidates is exactly what the board of education does not need in order
to continue to work cohesively over the next three years. It is negative and detrimental to a strong working environment. Furthermore, it has suddenly become very clear that over the past five years (yes, it takes years of hard work to see plans realized), the Langley School District and trustees have done a tremendous job presenting a future needs plan to the province. They have successfully lobbied the provincial government, given that fact that Premier Christy Clark has
just announced that two new schools are to be built in Willoughby. I would suggest that despite the notion by some that the board lacks leadership or that enough has not yet been done, the provincial government would not be sending $50 million to Langley for schools if this were truly the case. Well done and congratulations to trustees. Richard Robinson, Langley
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The phrases say it all — “Lest We Forget” “Proud of Our Veterans” and “Their Legacy, Our Future” — but it’s the images themselves — dozens of portraits of Langley’s service men and women, now on display for the whole community to see — that tell the real story. Forty banners, featuring photographs of local veterans — both living and dead — raised last week, will hang along Fraser Highway and Douglas Crescent in the downtown core until Remembrance Day has passed. The project, sponsored by the Downtown Langley Business Association and supported by the City of Langley, was the brainchild of photographer Brian Bury, who has been snapping the portraits for several years, as part of an effort to memorialize Langley’s men and women who have served in the different branches of Canada’s military. As workers from Cobra Electric hung the translucent black banners on Thursday afternoon — watched by members of the Langley Legion Branch 21 — the impact was immediate. “I think the Langley Merchants Association has just outdone them-
selves — these banners, I’ve never seen anything more spectacular,” said Cmd. Walter Poustie. “They’ve done themselves proud in what they’ve put up there,” agreed Janice Poustie. For some of the subjects, who still reside in Langley and are active members of the local Legion branch, it’s a chance to be acknowledged by the community for their military service. “Because we celebrate those that are gone on Remembrance Day, it’s nice to see living faces,” said Mayor Peter Fassbender, who joined the veterans and DLBA executive director Teri James on the sidewalk, not far from the new City cenotaph under construction in Douglas Park. “Most of these people are citizens of Langley, and people that live in Langley know them. And when they come down the street and see these banners and recognize their neighbours and people they’ve known — words can’t describe it,” said Cmdr. Poustie. For others, it may be a chance to pay last respects. “The first one that went up was Alex Myscough, and he has been a long time participant in the legion, and a veteran, and he’s very ill right now and we may lose him,” said Janice Poustie.
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A Cobra Electric employee hangs one of 40 banners featuring photographs of Langley’s veterans in the downtown core. “To see his face, for him to be the very first one up, it just makes you have goosebumps.” “And a tear in our eye,” added Langley Legion president Gail Reid. “It’s been a very eventful day for us,” said Reid. “What a year for us all.” The afternoon gathering made for a bright spot in what has been a challenging year for the Langley Legion, which moved from its longtime location as a cost saving measure, only to find itself still deep in debt and lacking widespread support from its
membership. The Langley Legion executives would love to see the banners serve as an inspiration to branches in other communities. Asked where they would like to see this project go,their response was swift and simple: “Right across Canada.” But it’s important to remember, said Cmdr. Poustie, that it all began here. “This recognizes Langley as being in the forefront of remembering what we should be remembering.”
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The government of Canada is granting the City of Langley $50,000 towards its new war memorial in Douglas Park. Langley MP Mark Warawa publicly announced the amount at Douglas Park Monday to members of the Langley Legion and City of Langley officials. The grant comes through the Community War Memorial Program and will fund a new cenotaph to commemorate Langley residents who served during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War. “Our government is ensuring that we continue to remember, and to honour the great sacrifices and the tremendous achievements of these brave Canadians,” Warawa said. Construction workers have been working tirelessly to get the
new memorial finished in time for the Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. A tall black graniteclad slab stands tall in the centre of the monument with the inscription “Our Glorious Dead.” Beside are two white slabs to represent hope for the future. “Last year we had a Remembrance Day service and what was unfortunate was that not everyone could hear and see,” said Mayor Peter Fassbender. “So we talked about building something in the centre of Douglas Park that would be used not only for the Remembrance Day services but other memorial services, and as a place where people can come and reflect. And what you see is the result of that vision and that dream that we shared.” A public prayer and dedication ceremony will be held at the new monument Wednesday (Nov. 9) at 2 p.m.
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2 0 1 1 c iv i c e l e c t i o n The Times has asked two questions of the candidates running in the Nov. 19 local elections. Their answers provide more information to potential voters.This section, which can be saved for future reference, features answers from the 27 candidates for the eight councillors’ seats on Langley Township council. More in-depth interviews with the three candidates for mayor will be published on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Petrina Arnason, candidate for council 1. TransLink’s failure to provide viable local transportation solutions is of primary concern to the Township and its residents. Most do not benefit from our expensive subsidization of urban-centric transportation infrastructure such as the Evergreen Line. The majority of South Fraser residents are headed for sub-regional destinations and therefore this model does not meet our needs. Current funding of TransLink initiatives supported by Township tax dollars only adds to the financial Petrina burden of those forced to Arnason utilize their vehicles for travel and leisure activities beyond our boundaries. I therefore support renewed exploration of light rapid rail in the South of Fraser Region in order to meet our current and growing transportation requirements. A community rail system linking local communities to established SkyTrain terminals would offer less costly transportation for the region. In my opinion, the integration of train/bus/SkyTrain infrastructure would result in a much more cost-effective model than what we have. 2. Councillors must act as corporate managers ultimately responsible to shareholder taxpayers. Council should scrutinize all proposals and projects to ensure that costs are reasonable and reflect an actual need. This requires a thorough analysis of budget lines annually. Budgetary quarterly statements should be implemented to include quarterly spending details, and projections establishing future costs. These measures should result in more control over spending. The Township should also implement cost overrun penalties for all major works projects. Council should further set policy objectives at the start of each term which are fixed to a budget tied to the two per cent increase or less. Any discretionary spending beyond this would be deferred to the following tax year with no exceptions. Council should further explore efficiencies from all service areas as well as cuts or user pay increases for some services. I also support referenda,with respect to citizens’ support for extraordinary cost expenditures. Bert Chen, candidate for council 1. Sustainability. As Langley moves ahead, we cannot prevent the rapid growth of our Township without adhering to the needs of residents, without providing the necessary services that people demand, and without concern for even further plans. We need to ensure that our Township can sufficiently handle issues related to an ever increasing influx of residents, we need to remain innovative and accepting of new methods of community planning, and we need to prove to not just our Bert Chen own residents, but neighbours across the province and Canada that the Township of Langley can successfully balance a bustling city with our natural splendour, not just for the short term, but for good. 2. Determination to genuinely find savings for taxpayers and streamline services. This can come in the form of temporary legislation to freeze taxation levels, or to find a set amount of savings from the annual budget. While governments are only prompted to act in face of a severe situation, resolve and determination now to truly find savings
are tied to value in government added projects operations, and and that we fully work together explore alternawith commutive income and nity partners, capital injection whether they be sources, such as developers, local Public Private associations or Par tner ships groups to jointly (specifically the deliver services one that resulted and projects will in our having the shift the burden world-class Langaway from the ley Events CenTownship — tre). It is necesthis will thus sary for council shift the burden to do extensive away from the due diligence taxpayer, and and examine provide a level The questions to Langley Township candidates: reallocation of of choice for 1. What is the most important issue facing existing financial residents in the aspects that they Township council, and by extension, residents? resources prior 2. How can the Township reduce annual prop- to considering want for their erty tax increases to no more than two per tax increases or community. cent? adjustments. The Township of LanWayne Crosgley also needs sen, candidate to enforce existing bylaws, a potential revenue for council 1. Community development planning. source that has been historically neglected. Anyone who has lived in Langley for the past David Davis, candidate for council few years has seen the Township change 1. Unfortunately, the most important issue enormously. We have new resources like the facing council and residents is how dysfucLangley Events Centre, and tional our mayor and council have become. new traffic infrastructure We need to remember who elects our council like the Golden Ears Bridge. New neighbourhoods have and mayor into office, the sprung up seemingly overpeople do. It doesn’t matter if they do not like each other, night and our population is increasing dramatically. As they just have to remember to do what they were elected part of a growing region, to do — represent the peoLangley isn’t about to stop Wayne ple. developing, but we need to Crossen 2. I’m not in favour of taxmake sure these changes ing everybody and every- David Davis occur for everyone’s benefit. Only quality neighbourhood-based thing, but after saying that, planning can ensure that development is we have to get the money from somewhere. done sensibly so that our quality of life is If we don’t want to raise our property taxes, not just protected but improved. Too often, then we need to prioritize our spending on municipal governments simply hand over everything and every department within the the reins to developers, rather than putting Township. forward a plan and holding developers to Tyler deBoer, candidate for council account. We need a Township council that 1. Without a doubt I would have to works together with the public to help build a Langley with safe sources of water, say taxation. The feedback functional roadways and transportation, and from our community has been overwhelming. The a real sense of community. 2. I am not certain that we can, but we concern from residents is that if the recurrent tax should attempt to do so. We can examine all the services we increases continue, they are providing to ensure they are actually will not be able to afford needed and being delivered in an efficient to live in this community anymore and neither will Tyler deBoer and cost effective manner. We should promote the development their children. Residents are of new businesses areas that can provide looking for value for their jobs close to home and also increase our money and they don’t see it. My response is that we need to account for the dollars tax base. Institute a three-year freeze on council’s spent and put an end to the annual tax increases. Fiscal responsibility is second salaries. We must be open to suggestions and ideas to none. 2. By implementing creative ideas such concerning new and innovative ways of as the Property Endowment Trust fund and providing services. We should explore partnership and spon- value for money audits within the Township I believe a zero percent tax increase can sorship opportunities. We should look at internal efficiencies be achieved. There is already proof from such as deferring technology upgrades and professionals sitting on the Standing Committee of Finance to backup the feasibility reducing out-of-town travel. We must lobby Metro Vancouver partners of an endowment fund in regards to our to negotiate realistic affordable contracts community. with municipal employee unions. Bev Dornan, candidate for council Rebecca Darnell, candidate for council 1. There are many important issues fac1.The most important issue facing the Town- ing the Township such as transportation, ship is the absence of positive working rela- safety and security, infrastructure such as tionships both inside and outside of the Town- water and sewer lines and preserving our green space while promotship. Those prior relationing growth, but the most ships have been destroyed important, in my opinion, is by the toxic environment balancing these needs with created by the Brownshak the ability to pay. We must incident in October 2009. make the hard choices and Langley deserves an accurate do the best we can with the version and an explanation tax dollars that are availunder oath from Rick Green and his lawyer Calvin Patterable. Bev Dornan Rebecca son. Working relationships 2. Langley is a growing Darnell are necessary to restore credmunicipality with growing ibility. needs. We do not have the infrastructure 2. The Township can ensure that taxes that many more mature communities have
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and therefore there is more need for transportation, roads, parks and other amenities. To accommodate this under two per cent is hard, but managing our expenses and making the hard choices with regards to what we can achieve with our tax dollars goes a long way to that goal. The needs of the community and when that can be accommodated will dictate what can be achieved. Steve Ferguson, candidate for council I will address questions 1 and 2 together. The number one issue in the Township is taxes. Residents are extremely concerned about how their money is spent and what future costs, fees or charges are facing them down the road. Take the two-cent per litre gas tax, a tax I oppose because we were promised a number of the transit improvements prior to the implementation of the tax. We also live the furthest in the region in a semi-rural community and our residents drive more. Steve I do not want to saddle Ferguson our residents with new fees and charges, I want to continue with our existing departmental system with no new levies. I have been on the finance committee and worked to form the Long Range Financial plan in the past. I believe that we should begin a new Langley Township long range financial plan to look at how we can find efficiencies not just for this year but for many years to come. Some ways that we can keep taxes down to two per cent: 1. Growth of the commercial and industrial sectors, hence the benefit of tax revenues. 2. Managed quality growth in the residential market that can contribute to existing and extending services. 3.Efficiencies in utilities through hydro reductions, heating costs, water and sewer usages (we pay a volume fee through Metro Vancouver). 4.Partnerships with other governments, federal, provincial, and regional, in shared services and projects 5. Partnerships with the school district in parks, buildings, and other facilities 6. Partnerships with other agencies: Sports, recreation and cultural groups, Universities, and businesses 7. Partnerships with individuals — creative ideas, initiatives, and who knows — thinking outside the box The Township is a great place to live. We have amazing citizens who are involved in helping and volunteering at all sorts of levels. Just remember the Olympics and the BC Summer Games. With everyone working together, we can work hard to make Langley an efficient community. Charlie Fox, candidate for council 1. The most important issue is property taxes which I will answer in Question 2. The next most important is transportation to Langley, through Langley and within Langley. To improve transportation we need to; ❒ develop a more respectful working relationship with TransLink; ❒ develop a citizen’s transportation committee to work through issues and options with Translink; ❒ look at connector routes to the new 202 Street rapid bus interchange; ❒ develop density on the 200th corridor to provide Charlie Fox people for ridership; ❒ improve the 502 bus through Gloucester and into Aldergrove; ❒ look seriously at light rail options down the Fraser Highway Corridor from SkyTrain; ❒ review the bus networks within the Langleys as to efficiencies; continued, PAGE 13
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Charlie Fox, continued ❒ look at a bus loop closer to the central area of the Township/city to provide local, safe parking for commuters; and ❒ in neighbourhoods we need to continue traffic calming at parks/school sites. 2. Firstly, let me state I have signed the Canadian Taxpayers Contract on tax reduction (www.taxpayer.com) strategies and commitments. I have committed to fiscal responsibility and tax control through: ❒ Working diligently to keep taxes lower than the rate of inflation (unless I get approval from taxpayers in a referendum); ❒ Moving the municipality toward a fee for service for as many functions as possible; ❒ Pushing the Township to investigate partnerships with other levels of government; ❒ Supporting measures that improve transparency and accountability; ❒ Continuing to exercise extreme discretion on my municipal expenses which to date have been the least of any elected official by far; ❒ Continuing to challenge staff to look for efficiencies and cost savings in departments.Through staff initiative we saved $1.4 million last year, a good start; and ❒ Supporting the Municipal Auditor proposal. Murray Jones, candidate for council 1. Sustainable development and community planning. These are integral to issues related to them, such as infrastructure, transit, taxes and quality of living. We need new community plans in our communities Murray like Brookswood and AlderJones grove. We need to revisit the plans for other areas and evaluate their progress. A good plan is essential to avoiding waste and creating balanced input from residents, professionals and planners. 2. Examination of budgets and an ability to reallocate unused budgets or to carry them over to the next fiscal year, a review of exempt staff wages and their link to collective agreements, increased DCC’s, fewer “wish list” items, possible partnerships with communities outside Metro Vancouver, promotion of community based initiatives like Adopt-a-Street and Block Watch, reinvigoration of our tourism attractions, an examination of user fees, a reduction of wasteful practices and a proper infrastructure maintenance program. Bob Long, candidate for council 1. The newly elected council will need to put great effort into developing a work plan for effective governance. The mayor, whomever elected, will need to take a positive leadership role in this exercise. The Township has incred- Bob Long ible potential. It is by far one of the best places to live and work in the Fraser Valley. Accenting the positive aspects of life in Langley and working towards accomplishing projects as laid out in the long term financial plan will be of great benefit to all citizens and taxpayers of Langley Township. 2. In terms of taxation, who says that even two per cent is appropriate? Perhaps it may be less. One cannot pre-decide on what the budget will look like. It is developed solely based on the needs of the taxpayer. However, one of the most important factors is the downloading from other orders of government. That is why the work of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities is so important — to have a strong municipal voice for a larger share of the Canadian tax dollar.
Tony Malyk, vide municipal candidate for employee incencouncil tives for costThe questions to Langley Township candidates: 1. Trust is the saving ideas. 1. What is the most important issue facing most imporBig ticket tant issue facing Township council, and by extension, residents? ex p e n d i t u r e s 2. How can the Township reduce annual prop- would need altercouncil. The current council has erty tax increases to no more than two per native sources of lost the trust and cent? income before respect of the commencement citizens by takto offset costs to ing their voice away from the democratic taxpayers, i.e. provincial/federal grants. Expanprocess.They have voted for proposals such sion of revenue generating avenues, like the as the first Mufford Crescent Overpass, The City’s casino for example, may also have to be Bedford Landing Development and Athenry revisited as well. Development, despite passionate and sizeDorothy McKim, candidate for council able opposition from resi1. There are more than one: dents. ❒ uncontrolled tax increases with no They also lost the resiaccountability for how money is being dents’ trust when they chose spent; to waste over $100,000 (and ❒ transportation within climbing) to discredit the our own community to mayor for no other reason enable citizens to access but for political gain. limited facilities within Residents wants a council Tony Malyk our community; and they can trust, a council ❒ control of landfill applithat truly follows their wishes and allows them to have real input on decisions that cations 2.A full “value for money“ affect their community and will spend their Dorothy audit of the Township to money wisely. McKim 2. How about zero per cent property tax review how funds have, in increases for the next three years? First,I the past, been distributed would propose a full “value for money” in order to find efficiencies in spending to review of all systems, processes and expen- re-allocate to needed services. ditures of the Township government. A truly Sonya Paterson, candidate for council efficient government will not only save 1. Respectful governance at the table is significant money today but the savings will escalate as an efficient government should essential. The current negativity at coungrow at a much slower rate than the growth cil meetings is having an impact on the public, staff of the population. I would also support a Property Endow- and potentially making ment Trust Fund that would keep future it difficult to hire trained property tax increases at or below the rate professionals. Township of inflation. This has been very successful in residents feel they are not Vancouver and allows funds generated from being listened to.Their valid the increased value of Township owned concerns are repeatedly land to be invested.The investment earnings ignored. Several contenSonya are then used to offset tax increases or be cious issues have been railPaterson roaded (pun intended) even used for the benefit of the citizens. though the citizen majority spoke up against them. Rick Manuel, candidate for council 2. I am not going to say any one particular 1. Reducing the tax load that residents feel on a daily basis. We enjoy one of the way but rather state that as a council memmost scenic and desired locations to live ber I commit to reduce annual property tax on the planet but also have some of the increases to no more than two per cent. highest costs of living and associated social Balancing a budget and making tough deciobligations as well. Of these commitments, sions is experience that I have from my six I believe approximately 57 per cent of years serving on Langley School Board. I am property tax collected actually stays in the committed to making tough decisions as municipality while the other 43 per cent well as deliver a balanced budget. Given the goes to other entities such as provincial, fed- opportunity to represent Langley, I commit eral, GVRD, TransLink and associated agen- to work closely with our citizens in all of my cies. With the remaining Township funds, an decision making. extensive review with reallocation of funds Ben Penner, candidate for council through re-priorizing may assist in reducing 1. Considering the size of Langley Townexpenditures. Savings may also be realized by; ship, there is certainly more than one issue. ❒ Putting off big expenditures until “bet- Taxation is highest on my ter times”; list and every voter’s list, ❒ Research alternative but transportation infraincome sources for the structure and community Township, as the City and planning are very imporother municipalities have tant issues that cannot be done; ignored. After nine years ❒ Encourage the new of excessive tax increases Municipal Auditor General that saw our taxes raised Ben Penner to assist in financial review more than double the rate and/or cost saving alterna- Rick Manuel of inflation, Langley needs tax relief. tives if possible; and We also need to address the increasing rail ❒ Continuing to encourage a healthy and traffic and its effect on vehicle movement; active business climate. I support bringing Light Rail Transit to the 2. The easy answer would be to spend communities south of the Fraser River as less but the details or what and where are well as a healthier bus service to Aldergrove guided somewhat by needs of the commu- that includes Gloucester. I support insightful nity. As a municipality, we have obligations long-term planning by designing our comto external tax outlets such as GVRD and munity as a whole and not piecemeal as the TransLink, which can possibly be minimized present practice is. I commit to involving through ongoing negotiations, but the bal- the community proactively at the planning ancing act of income and expenses must stage of development, rather than what the be adhered to as much as possible, i.e. zero- current council condones of having the based budgeting. Capping tax increases by developer present his plans first. municipal acts is an option as well tried in 2. The Township of Langley has seen other communities with varying degrees massive tax increases burdening its people of success, say two per cent maximum tax — taxes up nearly 30 per cent over the last increases per year and subsequent years. six years. Our individual pocketbooks are in If elected, I would strongly encourage an desperate need of tax relief. It’s time to start extensive review of all expenditures and thinking outside the box. programs within the Township and proThere is opportunity to access new rev-
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enue sources other than the burdened taxpayer. The Township owns millions of dollars of property that sits dormant but has the potential to produce revenue. These assets at the moment are a drain to the Township annual budget. I support developing a Property Endowment Trust Fund, a Standing Committee of Finance, value for money performance audits, and reducing inefficiencies to allow us to enjoy a zero per cent tax increase. Good stewardship, and not $8.83 million payouts. will ensure tax increases are well below two per cent. A simple check on a ballot could mean hundreds of dollars in the family budget. Carey Poitras, candidate for council 1. The most important issue facing Township council and by extension its residents is the state of the transportation network, or the lack thereof in the Township. The additional two cent per litre TransLink fuel tax, which is to be used to fund the Evergreen Line construction and other TransLink projects, has little to no value to Langley residents who need solutions now. Council needs to look at initiatives that will bring relief today and how to address this shortfall and imbalance with TransLink. 2. The single most important source of municipal revenue is our property taxes. These funds pay for our operations including police and fire departments, Carey roads, recreation facilities Poitras and amenities such as garbage pickup and programs run by the Township. There has to be a real political will to keep tax increases low. Council needs to keep looking for efficiencies in our operating cost and make the township the best place to do business in Metro Vancouver. Other ways to improve our revenue without raising property taxes is getting our share of federal and provincial grants for infrastructure. We need to look at partnerships with these different levels of governments, and investigate partnerships with non-profit organizations to control cost. I myself have signed the Canadian Taxpayers Federation contract with taxpayers, pledging accountability to residents. Kim Richter, candidate for council 1. We need to hit the “reset” button. We have to live within our means. The biggest challenge facing Township council is the rapidly escalating costs of municipal services with resultant escalating taxes and fees because growth is not paying for itself. A complete reassessment of the balance between spending and growth is required and firm limits need to be established. As taxpayers have to live within their means, so should the Township. 2. If it’s working, keep it. If it’s broken, fix it. If it’s no longer useful, get rid Kim Richter of it. Extensive municipal program review needs to be combined with annual zero-based budgeting. Council has to take the lead and put its foot down by adopting a strong resolution limiting tax increases then directing staff to live within those parameters. We can no longer do everything at once. We need to prioritize and stick to it. Clive Rippingale, candidate for council 1. I think taxation is big for residents, both for Township spending and TransLink costs. TransLink is always looking for more with little or no improvements in service. Property taxes are high, but properties sell Clive below tax assesment value. Can we get assesments into Rippingale a realm of reality? continued, PAGE 14
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Clive Rippingale, continued I would like the Township to have a piece of the gas tax that we pay already, even a larger share. Bus terminals should be spread out around the Township. Maybe we should shrink our government footprint by having one mayor, council and school board, seeing as Surrey is bigger and only has one of each. 2. Keep costs down by sharing some revenue from the casino. Why not? It is used to pay taxation and Township residents use it. Carla Robin, candidate for council 1. The most important issue facing council is to truly address property tax increases, not just automatically assume that they are a given. 2. First, elect a Vote Langley Now council and reelect Mayor Rick Green. We have pooled our individual strengths and taken the lead, investing in examin- Carla Robin ing various ways to stop the current level of property tax increases. We have consulted with professionals, debated the issue and we now propose a strategy wherein a three-point plan can accomplish this. It would include a Standing Committee of Finance, value for money performance audits and a structured Property Endowment Trust Fund. Innovative thinking and hard work can accomplish this for the Township residents and we’re the ones to get this done. Dan Sheel, candidate for council 1. It is my experience that the top issue in the Township that residents are concerned about is transit. People don’t like having to get taxed more and not seeing any form of mass transit in return (i.e. light rail, SkyTtrain, even buses out to Richmond or Vancouver). Second is over development and improper development. People are packed in houses and townhomes without the proper space for people and cars Dan Sheel to park in the neighbourhood.We need roads to support the development. An example is 208 Street. Third, people are tired of the mayor and council not being able to do their jobs and agree on important issues. Fourth is City/ Township amalgamation. Fifth is taxes in general, they’re too high. Sixth is Aldergrove residents not seeing proper services. A number of people are concerned about the Hopington Aquifer. Seventh, the school system in general. These are some of the issues that I am hearing out in the community 2. As for the tax question, I believe we should have referendum questions on the ballot to see which items the community supports. Then the community would know the cost and decide if they are going to support major projects. I believe this would also get more people out to vote. Terry Sheldon, candidate for council 1. Show me the books. I want to see an accounting of every department and how the Township is spending tax dollars. 2. There needs to be incentives for Township employees to show areas in which the Township can save money. We need to ask the people working there — how can we economize? I believe they can help Terry council keep tax increases Sheldon down. Michelle Sparrow, candidate for council 1. I believe one of the most important issues our Township council faces is managing the growth of our community while being fiscally responsible.
taxes.” For the 2. Over the next three past three years years, I want I have attended to keep more over 50 council money in your meetings. wallet. I have done Times are so because I am tough; I am committed to making a comeducating myself mitment not on the issues we to shrink your face as a Townpay cheque. ship. But, even I commit to 0 with that comper cent tax mitment, I am increase with not as of yet an no reduction of elected official any municipal and have yet to services. Only participate in the eight cents of budget process, every dollar so to speculate The questions to Langley Township candidates: in on how to keep 1. What is the most important issue facing collected our property Township council, and by extension, residents? taxes stays in taxes below two 2. How can the Township reduce annual prop- the Township, per cent, would erty tax increases to no more than two per with 92 cents going to Vicbe just that — cent? toria. Raising speculation. taxes doesn’t I believe the work.We own $500 million public deserves more then worth of land that should political promises made be a revenue stream offsetby candidates, whose sole ting tax increases through intent is to win an election. a Property Endowment What I can promise is my integrity, my resolve to lisTrust. ten, to ask questions and to Community planning always remember why I am should be citizen led, not Michelle Glen here, my passion for repfrom developers. I propose Sparrow Tomblin resenting your voice and a citizen-driven standing perspective and to make a committee from all areas difference. of Langley to approve development plans before staff or council view it. Dave Stark, candidate for council 1. I strongly believe that out of control Misty vanPopta, candidate for council spending, and a lack of accountability, 1. Residents want to see well-planned have resulted in unneccesary and exces- communities and safe roads. The planning sive tax increases to residents to be the of such communities comes from a council number one priority. The issues and this that can work together for the greater good culture have been carried on over time via of its residents and can put in place the multi-term candidates and have formed tools to accomplish this. Current processes the “status quo” that residents voted to used to build up communities and new change last election. They did this by vot- infrastructure are no longer working but ing in Mayor Rick Green out of nowhere are being ignored due to the discord and on a platform of change. mistrust amongst the current council.This is I believe, and the voting record of coun- the most important issue. cillors have shown, that they continue to 2. A more realistic fight change and remain comfortable and approach is to keep any content while disrespecting the wishes of tax increases in line with the people. I originally started my campaign inflation, while taking a many months ago as an hard look at our expenses independent. After months to be sure we’re maximizof consulting with resiing the value the Township Misty dents, it became clear that delivers to the citizens of vanPopta they wanted to see many Langley. Also, if we bring of the “old guard” removed more businesses into Lanfrom council. I joined a gley it will bring more tax revenues into group of independents to Langley, which then can be passed onto make it easier for voters to Dave Stark residents by way of lower tax increases complete the change they or can be put back into community infraspoke loudly and clearly about last election. structure. 2. First, there must be a political will, and a majority of these individuals on council, Grant Ward, candidate for council to tighten our belts. This does not have to 1. Our citizens are uncomfortable this mean a decrease in services. I support the term, expressing uneasirecommendations of the Standing Commit- ness, dismay and much distee on Finance from 2009, which identified satisfaction, mainly because the simple steps to stop the out-of-control of embarrassing top leadertax increases. A Property Endowment Fund ship on council as compared would be created, the committee would with the apparent smooth continue, and value for money performance running of neighbouring audits would need to occur. To ensure the jurisdictions such as Langabove happening, a majority of Vote Langley ley City, Surrey, Abbotsford Grant Ward Now candidates would need to be elected and others. They want to to council. see respectable levels of confidence and In fact, Vote Langley Now has already fairness brought back to the Township of made a committment to a three-year tax Langley. plan of 0-0-0, if the above can be addressed. 2. The cost of doing business within the This approach and opinion has been built on Township and Metro Vancouver is tied with a foundation of due diligence by research- the Consumer Price Index (usually two ing other municipalities and speaking in- per cent annually) and population growth depth with financial professionals. Electing at three per cent (up 30,000 in 10 years), a majority of Vote Langley Now candidates requiring upgrades and setting aside of will let us get on with the job at hand. money for these future needs and for our children. Glen Tomblin, candidate for council Assuring a reduction to two per cent will 1. Taxes, community planning, TransLink, likely cause a very high catchup period and tolls, transportation, council overriding pub- pain tomorrow. It’s best to frugally manage lic opinion the best we can today, rather than experi2. It’s time we “hit the reset button on ence the pain of tomorrow.
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Five chances to hear the candidates Every year, the Salmon River Enhancement Society hosts an all-candidates meeting for hopefuls running in the Township election. Given the large number of candidates, organizers decided not to hold a forum for mayoral and councillor candidates, but have arranged one for the three contestants vying for the mayor’s seat. They are the incumbent, Rick Green, and challengers Jack Froese and current councillor Mel Kositsky. The Yorkson Community Association and the Fort Langley Community Association have teamed with the SRES to host a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Brookswood Secondary School, 20902 37A Ave. SRES director Doug McFee said that after deciding not to hold an environmental all-candidates meeting because of the high number of candidates,“we were really pleased to see the Yorkson and Fort Langley community groups spearhead a meeting for the mayoralty candidates.” Hank Der, president of the YCA added that “with so much effort being wasted solely on personal attacks, and little to no focus on detailed vision and ideas by candidates, it is time for real substance to be judged.” The candidates will be given three questions to answer in writing before the meeting.These questions focus on issues of particular interest to the sponsoring groups. These include better and earlier involvement of citizens in Township planning. One question will focus on maintaining the Salmon River Uplands as a nonurban area, and the third will deal with improving the way development is proceeding in Langley. Frank Cox, who chairs the FLCA, said that community involvement and problems with development should be focal issues for this campaign. Candidates will be given five minutes to state their election platform. They will be asked to articulate their vision for better involvement of the community and for improvements to the way development is proceeding in Langley. The sponsoring societies will then ask questions of the candidates before the meeting is opened up to questions from the floor on any topic. The candidates’ written responses will be photocopied and available to the audience at the meeting, and will also be posted on the SRES website www.salmonriver.org and the FLCA website www. fortlangleycommunity.org. Other candidates’ meetings are as follows: Wednesday, Nov 9 — Township mayor and council candidates at a meeting sponsored by Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. at Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 St. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 — The five candidates for mayor in the City and Township will speak to Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting. Reservations are required, and the cost is $45 plus HST. Call 604-530-6656 to reserve a spot. Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Langley Board of Education candidates meet at Brookswood Secondary, 20802 37A Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by Langley Teachers Association and CUPE local 1260. Wednesday, Nov. 16 — Township candidates host a ‘meet and greet’ at Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 St., from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Mayor Rick Green’s First Term Achievements Despite 3 years of difficulty in dealing with the OLD council, Mayor Green was still able to deliver on many of his promises and put together a remarkable record of achievement. Just think about what could be accomplished with a Council focused on doing what’s best for the Township of Langley.
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ASSISTED RESIDENTS & TOGETHER STOPPED PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT GRAVEL MINING PLANS FOR BROWN'S PIT
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UNCOVERED MASTER AGREEMENT, RENEWED INTER-URBAN RAIL PASSENGER RIGHTS 4 MONTHS BEFORE EXPIRING
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ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH OF FRASER COMMUNITY RAIL PASSENGER TASK FORCE
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STOPPED THE MUFFORD CRESCENT DIVERSION
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NEW RESPONSIBLE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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INITIATED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROTECTION OF AN EXPANDED NOEL BOOTH PARK
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NEW CORE ALDERGROVE COMMUNITY PLAN
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INTIATED PLAN FOR GVWD WATER INTO GLOUCESTER AND ALDERGROVE . ENGINEERING DESIGN UNDERWAY.
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REPATRIATED LAND FILLS ON AGRICULTURAL LAND BACK TO THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
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FOUGHT TO ENSURE THE ALDERGROVE BORDER CROSSING WAS KEPT OPEN FOR TRUCKS
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ESTABLISHED JOINT LANGLEY POLICE COMMITTEE WITH BOTH MAYOR’S, CAOs AND RCMP SUPERINTENDENT.
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CREATED AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY PROPERTY INVENTORY
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CREATED AND ESTABLISHED THE "LANGLEY HEALTHIER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL"
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ENCOURAGED CITIZENS TO LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE 208TH STREET TRUCK ROUTE
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EXPOSED THE SERIOUS FINANCIAL ISSUES SURROUNDING THE LANGLEY EVENTS CENTER. NO P3 AGREEMENT AS PROMISED.
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INITIATED THE DISCUSSION AND CREATION OF THE WALNUT GROVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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INITIATED THE DISCUSSION AND CREATION OF THE ALDERGROVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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MAYOR’S MONTHLY PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
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INITIATED, SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED THE CREATION OF THE LANGLEY AGRICULTURE TRUST FOUNDATION
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ENCOURAGED AND PROMOTED THE RE-ACTIVATION OF THE LANGLEY HORSE & FARM FEDERATION
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CO-CHAIR THE METRO AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE AND METRO VANCOUVER FOOD STRATEGY INITIATIVE
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ACTIVELY WORKED ON & PROTECTED TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY INTERESTS / METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY
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INITIATED TRANSLINK TRANSIT STUDY TO GLOUCESTER INDUSTRIAL PARK / ALDERGROVE CORRIDOR
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TRANSLINK—ACTIVELY CAMPAIGNING AGAINST THE INEQUITY OF TRANSLINK SERVICES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY AT THE MAYOR’S TRANSLINK COUNCIL TABLE. FOUGHT AGAINST THE PROPERTY TAX AND GAS TAX INCREASE, SUPPORTING CURRENT NEGOTIATION WITH PROVINCE ON GOVERNANCE CHANGE.
Re-Elect Rick Green for Mayor
Elect to Council: Tyler de BOER, Dorothy McKIM, Tony MALYK, Ben PENNER, Carla ROBIN, Dave STARK, Glen TOMBLIN
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his son was attacked in broad daylight outside the 7-Eleven. “That can’t happen,” he said. The chamber opened the question period by asking candidates whether they would agree to look into implementing a taxation system which would give a vote to City business owners. All 14 indicated they would. “Business owners should have a say in what happens in their community,” replied Catfish Potesta. “They are the largest financial contributor and they spend the majority of their day in the community, so they have concerns related to the City.” The candidates also agreed unanimously to support the creation of a regional mobile business licence, which would be valid throughout the Valley, so that business people who operate in different communities don’t have to apply for a licence in each Catfish community. Thirteen of 14 candiPotesta dates agreed to support the formation of a transportation stakeholders task force aimed at finding alternatives to the two-cent per litre gas tax. Only mayoral candidate Ron Abgrall abstained. “I definitely see a region-specific task force,” said Dave Humphries. People south of the Fraser are “being forced into our cars, often two cars,” he said. “Time wasted on the highway is productive time lost and millions of dollars lost as well. Response was a little more divided on
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Taxation and transportation troubles, identifying former grow-ops and regulation of secondary suites were among the topics put before the the 14 people vying for seats on Langley City Council during an all-candidates meeting at Kwantlen Polytechnic University last Wednesday evening (Nov.2). The meeting, hosted by the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, followed an unusual format, in which each candidate was given one minute to introduce themselves before being were asked to vote on a series of “yes or no” questions. Candidates held up green (yes), red (no) or yellow (abstain) cards to indicate their position. Four names were then drawn, giving those individuals one minute to defend their position. With so many people running for office in the two Langleys, the format was chosen by the Chamber to keep its all-candidate meetings from becoming unwieldy. About 75 people gathered in the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Auditorium to listen to the candidates share their views on topics related to business and real estate before submitting written questions about the issues that concern them. On the minds of the people in the audience — a lack of downtown parking, a costly proposal for signage, tree bylaws, attracting light industry to the City, medicinal marijuana, bicycle lanes and, of course, the ‘A’ word. The subject of crime, meanwhile, was top of mind for candidate Paul Albrecht, who told the crowd that on Tuesday afternoon,
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the question of narrowing the gap between the rates at which business and residential properties are taxed in the City, with three of the candidates flashing red cards. “I voted no, because businesses get little more in return for their tax dollars.” said former City councillor Ted Schaffer. “Langley City is (among) the lowest in the GVRD — in the neighbourhood of 1:217. I believe that’s very fair and I wouldn’t change it.” Regarding the need to make better information available to homebuyers if a property has been used as a grow-op or drug lab, Dave Hall replied: “It’s like buying a car that’s been in a crash. You want to know.” The difficulty, he said, comes when a property owner unknowingly rents to someone with a grow op. “Now they’re on a list. There should be a point when they’re de-listed, so they can retrieve the cost of the property when they originally bought it,” he said. Randy Caine, who recently closed his Langley City medical marijuana dispensary after it was raided by police, said moral and emotional considerations need to be set aside when developing a program to deal with damaged property. “A home with mould is just as problematic.’ Caine also cast the sole ‘yes’ vote when the question of amalgamation was raised by an audience member. “We have researched the topic and studies from across Canada show that it doesn’t work. It doesn’t save money,” said Councillor Gayle Martin, the City’s longest-serving councillor. While the Township owes $79 million,
the City is debt-free,she noted. “Service in the City is excellent, above and beyond the Township.” For candidate Darrell Krell, any push for amalgamation would have to come from City residents. “This seems to be driven by Langley Township,” he said. Although the City is debt-free, one audience member questioned the wisdom of spending $600,000 on proposed visitor signs. “It’s expensive, but in the long term it will be worth it,” said Councillor Teri James. “Proper signage makes a community look like it cares about itself. “How else are people going to find us?” Councillor Rosemary Wallace also acknowledged the cost of the signs is high, but said Langley City has many beautiful attractions like Brydon Lagoon, its Nicomekl trail system and Sendall Gardens, which both visitors and locals must be able to find. Candidates were questioned about their support Rosemary Wallace for the removal of 22 parking spaces from McBurney Lane to a “less desirable” location in favour of walking paths and greenery. “I thought it was a good idea, to refurbish McBurney Lane,” said Councillor Rudy Storteboom. “To my surprise, the merchants don’t like the idea.” Although he disagreed with the wording of the question, Jack Arnold told the group he doesn’t support the proposal to link Fraser Highway and Douglas Crescent. “It’s too expensive and I don’t know if it’s the direction we want to go.”
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Remembrance Day • Friday, November 11
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emembrance Day will have a different look at services in both Langley City and Fort Langley.
The City will mark the solemn ceremony at a brand new setting, and for the first time, the ceremony in Fort Langley will include a formal flag raising by a soldier who once served in Rwanda. The public is invited to attend a dedication ceremony for the new cenotaph in Douglas Park on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Members of the Royal Canadian Langley Legion Branch 21 will host the dedication at 2 p.m. in the park,
20550 Douglas Crescent, to recognize the newly constructed monument as a symbol of the sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of both war and peace. On Friday, Nov. 11, the Remembrance Day ceremony will muster at 10 a.m. at the Langley Legion, 20570 56 Ave., with the parade commencing at 10:25 a.m. just south of 56 Avenue on 206 Street and proceeding south on 206 Street before turning west onto Douglas Crescent. The veterans will arrive at the Cenotaph
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at 10:50 a.m. and the ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m. These two ceremonies will allow the public the opportunity to observe the new cenotaph, a sculptural piece which has been thoughtfully designed in remembrance of war and with a focus on the hope of a peaceful future. In Aldergrove, the parade will leave the parking lot of Fields store at 10:25 a.m., with the service beginning at the cenotaph at 10:40 a.m. A pot luck lunch and entertainment will follow at the legion, 26607 Fraser Hwy.
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Remembrance Day • Friday, November 11 Birthplace of B.C. Gallery and Fort Langley Lions join for Remembrance Day flag-raising in village cemetary
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installation of a flag pole in the veterans’ section of the Fort Langley Cemetery, gallery owners Brenda and Kurt Alberts held a Rally ’Round the Flag Pole garden party, raising enough money for the Fort Langley Lions’ community
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a fly-past of the Fraser Blues. On Nov. 11, Major-General Guy Tousignant (ret’d) will have the honour of lowering the flag to half-mast during the sounding of the Last Post, and raising it back to full-mast during the Rouse). In his distinguished service career as a Canadian soldier, Major-General Tousignant earned the Order of Military Merit and served in an important peace keeping role as force commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda. He and his wife, Shirley, live in Walnut Grove. The Hon. James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages will be laying the wreath for the Government of Canada. Moore’s great grandfather, Cpl. James Joseph Moore BEF, is buried in the veterans’ section
of the cemetery, directly behind the cenotaph. Participants in the procession will gather at Fort Langley Community Hall at 10 a.m., and at 10:20 a.m. a piper will lead the procession into the cemetery grounds. The service of Remembrance will begin at 10:40 a.m., and at 11 a.m. the Fraser Blues, the Langley-based civilian formation flying team, will fly past. At the conclusion of the ceremony, members of the public will have the chance to place their poppies around the cenotaph, and then enjoy refreshments at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 9160 Church St. Brenda Alberts of the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery at the flagpole in Fort Langley Cemetery. Retired Major General Guy Tousignant will raise the flag at the village’s Remembrance Day service.
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Remembrance Day Friday, November 11 Royal recognition
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On November 11th Take A Moment To Remember Our Fallen Heros And Their Comrades Photo credit: Brenda Anderson
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Dairy farmer runs for Township seat Homegrown dairy farmer David Davis is running as “a truly independent” Langley Township councillor in the Nov. 19 election. “I was born in Langley, I was raised in Langley, and I want to spend the rest of my life in Langley,” Davis said. Born 53 years ago, he still farms the same land in Milner that his greatgrandfather farmed more than 125 years ago. “I decided to run for council because I wanted to have a voice,” Davis said. “I feel like many other Langley residents, that there have been too many issues that have been ignored. Council needs to remember why it’s there — to be a voice for the community. “If elected to council I want to see a transportation plan that will serve our municipality now, and into the future. We need roads that our community ‘grows into’ rather than roads that we have outgrown long
before we mate change, have finished there may be a time in developing this country around them,” when we canhe said. not import Davis said food easily. he is worried We need to when he looks preserve our at the high farmland for density develfuture genopments in the erations.” Willoughby Davis has area. David Davis served as a “We need to director of slow our pace the Milner down.We need to ask ourselves, what do Community Association, we want our Township to the Dairy Conservation look like 20 years from Group, and has served now? I also want to see as an adviser to the Lansound management of gley Agricultural Adviour tax dollars. We have sory Committee. He to spend money to main- said that he welcomes tain our Township but the challenge to serve we need to prioritize our as a councillor. spending. “I want to be a voice “We need to look at for the community,” he everything we spend said, promising that he money on in this munici- will “talk to the people pality, and show the resi- of Langley, listen to the dents how their money is people of Langley, and being spent. represent the people of “Finally, I want to Langley.” preserve farmland. We To contact Davis, need to think of our phone 604 888-1402, or future, with the rising e-mail him at davistead@ cost of fuel, and cli- shaw.ca.
No signs from this candidate Election signs are cropping up in all corners of Langley, but one candidate has decided to eliminate the plastic and vinyl from her campaign. Petrina Arnason, who is running for one of the eight seats for councillor, said that she aims to be the first elected official in the Township to run a campaign without signs. Arnason, who ran unsuccessfully for a council seat in 2005, is concerned about getting her message out to voters before Nov. 19. “There is pressure to get your name recognized on the ballot,” she said. “Even though my name is widely known throughout the community because of my mother Muriel, many new residents don’t know her long history on council.” She said that she has read many complaints about visual clutter, safety issues and problems
with signs after election day, but has not heard anyone question the ecological costs of production, distribution, and destruction of signs. Prompted by an e-mail from a resident, she thought about the ecological impact of the large volume of plastic generated by the Township campaign signs. She added that her decision “forms part of my multi-faceted political platform which includes concerns about Willoughby densification, habitat loss, farmland incursions, as well as ground water and development issues on the Hopington aquifer. These interests are related to my overall desire to promote the sustainable management of the Township’s resources and to include ecological stewardship in public decision-making.” She is turning to social media to get her message to voters.
Voter’s guide provides answers The provincial government is encouraging eligible voters to participate in the local government election process and to vote in their communities on Saturday, Nov. 19. To support voters, the Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in British Columbia is now available online, and can be downloaded from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s local government website. The guide answers basic questions eligible voters might have as they prepare to vote. The voter’s guide is just one of many online resources voters can access on the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s local government website. Voters can find guides on subjects such as campaign financing and how to support a local candidate. The site also provides important election calendar deadlines, and answers
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Dance matters Choreographer and dancer Margie Gillis to speak Nov. 18 as part of The Arts Matter lecture series at Langley Fine Arts School DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter
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argie Gillis will be sharing some of her considerable experience with young dance students at Langley Fine Arts School (LFAS) later this month. The renowned Canadian choreographer and dancer, who normally teaches elite students at such august educational institutions Harvard and Juilliard, is looking forward to her one-day visit to the Fort Langley school on Nov. 18 in the Chief Sepass Theatre. “It’s delicious to work with young people,” Gillis told The Times. “It’s incredibly satisfying. I love connecting to that sense of hope and possibility.” For the now-veteran dancer, the opportunity to encourage bright-eyed novices completes a circle that began when the young Gillis, an aspiring dancer who did not fit the standard mold, needed a little encouragement. “I was pigeon-toed and had what’s been called an ample body,” Gillis recalls. She is grateful for the support she received early on from some more experienced dancers in New York. Gillis went on to forge an international reputation for her solo dancing, performances notable for their sheer physical joy of movement and her trademark long mane of hair. She turned out to be something different and unique, not a misfit, and she will not be surprised if she comes across someone just as unusual and interesting when she visits the Fort Langley school. “I think that not everything has been discovered
Renowned Canadian dancer Margie Gillis will be the featured speaker at LFAS on Nov. 18. For tickets call 604-888-3113.
yet.” She plans to tell the youngsters, nicely, that dance is a rewarding career, but not in a strictly financial sense. “Canada does not value dance the same way some other countries do. So it’s a hard road.” In May of this year, Gillis was awarded the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award Foundation The Quebec-born Gillis is a member of the Order of Canada and a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec. Gillis is one of several Canadian artists scheduled to speak at LFAS between October 2011 and June 2013. During the day each artist will work with the students, followed by an evening presentation open to the community that includes a question and answer session. Among the other notable names are painter Tony Scherman (Feb. 3) and VSO music director Bramwell Tovey (Feb. 24). The lecture series opened on Oct. 14, with a presentation by Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity and innovation. The Arts Matter Lecture Series is a partnership of LFAS, Research for Youth, Music and Education (RYME), and the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Tickets to each presentation are $30 ($15 for students) and are available online. They may also be purchased at the Langley Fine Arts School Office during school hours. For more information, call 604-888-3113 or visit lfasartsmatter.com.
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MYVoice makes Young men’s chorus expands to the Valley, beginning in January BRENDA ANDERSON Times Reporter
A chorus aimed exclusively at young men aged 12 to 20, is extending its vocal range by venturing into the Valley. Now in its second year, MYVoice (the name is short for Moblizing Young men’s Voices) is expanding from Vancouver and New Westminster to include regular rehearsals at Langley Fine Arts School. Langley’s central location in the Fraser Valley was one factor in the decision to locate the third branch of the boys’ chorus here — but not the only one, said Kevin Zakresky, who serves as the assistant conductor of Vancouver men’s ensemble, Chor Leoni — from which MYVoice has sprung — and co-ordinates the junior program. “I adjudicated the Langley Kiwanis Festival last year. I was astounded and delighted by the excellent music mak-
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Panto roasts Mother Goose SARAH MASSAH Black Press
The Brothers Dimm — a.k.a. Tom Saunders, Fred Partridge, Langley’s Mike Roberds and Jason Dedrick — are reprising their 1997 script, Goose: The Mother Of All Pantos, for a third outing starting this month at Coast Capital Playhouse. The show will be similar to the one from 14 years ago, but there have been updates made to ensure the jokes are topical and the references are relevant, Roberds said. Panto fans returning to see the updated show — directed by Dave Baron — will be able to see a familiar scene with the traumatic hostage-taking of Mother Goose (played this time out by Nigel Watkinson). “(She) gets kidnapped by a publishing giant and is held hostage in Vegas,” Roberds said. It is up to nursery rhyme favourites, Jack and Jill, to embark on a journey to bring her back. The music, which Saunders and Dedrick wrote, has also received an update. The pair worked to pen lyrics that would ensure a smooth journey for the audience throughout the story. “The lyrics push the story along, explain a little bit and place the setting for whatever is going on,” Saunders said. “Plus, they’re fun. Well, at least we try to make them fun for the people watching the pantos.” Comedy is always a big factor in panto, and devotees know that, while children in the audience will certainly enjoy the elaborate costumes and audience participation, adults will also get a guffaw from double entendres cleverly woven in
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The Trinity Western Spartans are off to Montreal as the Canada West champions. The women’s soccer team advanced thanks to a 3-0 victory in the Canada West semifinals on Friday night at TWU’s Rogers Park. They then captured the Canada West title with a 2-1 win over the Alberta Pandas on Saturday. The game was decided in penalty kicks with Daniela Gerig booting the winner and goalkeeper Kristen Funk stopping two of the five shots she faced in the penalty kicks. “I’m overjoyed and excited with the win,” said Spartans coach Graham Roxburgh. “It’s nice being back as Canada West champs.” The Pandas had opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a goal from Amanda Black. But in the 38th minute, Nikki Wright got around the Alberta defence and sent the ball across to the charging Gerig, who hit the ball into the lower corner to tie the match at one. Against Victoria in the semifinals, Wright
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For the second time in his 12-year coaching career, Graham Roxburgh has been named the top coach in the Canada West. The Trinity Western Spartans women’s soccer coach, who guided the team to a program-best 12-1-1 record — including going unbeaten in the season’s final 13 games — was named the Canada West coach of the Graham year on Thursday night. Voting is done by the coaches throughout the conference. He also won the award in 2009. “Graham has built a quality expertbased staff around him and recruited top student athletes who fit the high performance-high character culture he demands,” commented Trinity Western director of athletics Murray Hall. “It is an honour, it is a testament to our team,” Roxburgh said. “This is not an individual award, this is a team award. “This shows what kind of season we have had and also what kind of coaching staff I have.” The Spartans return to the CIS championships after a one-year
absence thanks to a pair of victories at the Canada West championships. “It is a very special group,” Roxburgh said.“The talent is there, the commitment is there, so I always knew we had the capability.” The team has come back much more focused this season after last year’s disappointment when they were denied a chance at the three-peat as CIS champions. Since taking over as the Spartans head coach in 1999, he has guided the team to three Roxburgh spartans coach CIS national championships (2004, 2008 and 2009) with a record of 139-63-38 in CIS play. The team looks for their fourth CIS title under Roxburgh in Montreal this week at McGill University. Roxburgh was just one of the Spartans honoured at the Canada West awards banquet. Goalkeeper Kristen Funk, fullbacks Jennifer Castillo and Colleen Webber and midfielders Melissa Mobilio and Natalie Boyd earned first team all-star honours. Altogether,Trinity Western players earned five of the 11 first team awards. Fullback Jilian Dietrich and striker Daniela Gerig were named second team all-stars.
“This shows what kind of season we have had and also what kind of coaching staff I have.”
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Trinity Western’s Daniela Gerig (left) and Melissa Mobilio hoist the Canada West championship trophy following their team’s penalty kicks victory over the Alberta Pandas on Saturday. scored in the first half and the Spartans put the game out of reach with second-half goals from Alicia Tesan and Gerig. Both Trinity Western
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Rookie shines for T-Birds UBC goalkeeper earns Canada West rookie of the year GARY AHUJA Times Sports
Thrown right into the fire, Ally Williamson has acquitted herself quite nicely. The rookie goalkeeper for the UBC Thunderbirds women’s soccer team led the Canada West conference in both save percentage (.939) and goals against average (0.29). And on Thursday, the R.E. Mountain graduate was named the Canada West rookie of the year. She played her club soccer with Langley FC. “Ally had come in and done a remarkable job,” said UBC coach Mark Rogers. “The amount of clean sheets
and the lack of goals she conceded was very impressive and she made some very impressive saves along the way.” Williamson was also named a second team all-star. While there may be a learning curve for a first-year university player, Williamson said there was no real secret to her success. “I came to UBC and had in mind that I wanted to come in and work as hard as I could,” said the 18-year-old. “I wanted to prove that I could become a starter.” Williamson said the adjustment to university soccer was pretty smooth, thanks in large part to her involvement with the Vancouver Whitecaps prospects program. She moved from Langley FC to the Whitecaps last season, going from training twice a week to training nearly every day. The award was a pleasant
surprise. “Winning rookie of the year means a lot,” she said. “It shows the accomplishments that I’ve been able to make throughout my first year, but also tells me the expectations that I want to live up to next year.” UBC finished second in the Canada West at 11-1-2 and allowed a league-low five goals in 14 matches. They also had 11 shutouts, and Williamson was in goal for eight of those. The Thunderbirds, who were ranked third in the country, lost in penalty kicks to the Alberta Pandas in the Canada West semifinals on Friday at Rogers Park on the Trinity Western campus. Williamson did not play in that game, but did make two saves in a 2-1 win over the Victoria Vikes in the bronze medal match.
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Langley’s Ally Williamson (#1) has had a stellar first season for the UBC Thunderbirds. Williamson led the Canada West conference in goals against average and save percentage. She was also named the conference rookie of the year and a second-team all-star.
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Season ends in penalty kicks The Trinity Western Spartans’ hopes of advancing to the national championships ended in penalty kicks. After playing the UBC Thunderbirds to a 1-1 standstill through regulation and extra time, the Canada West semifinal game came down to penalty kicks. The T-Birds prevailed 4-3 in the penalty kicks. UBC would be eliminated from advancing after losing the Canada West gold medal game to the Alberta Golden Bears on Sunday. Trinity Western lost 1-0 to the host Victoria Vikes in the bronze medal match. Victoria, as the host school for nationals, and Alberta advance to this week’s championships. “I think on both days we were probably the better team but you won’t win unless you score goals and that’s what we lacked this weekend,” said Spartans coach Pat Rohla. “We are very disappointed not to have advanced based on our play but again, we need some finish to get results.” ••••• Three members of the Trinity Western Spartans were named to the Canada West allstar team. Fullback James Farenhorst was the lone Spartan selected a first-team men’s soccer all-star while goalkeeper Andrew Fink and midfielder Brayden Gant were second-team selections. ••••• UBC’s Tyson Keam earned second-team
CRIB LEAGUE RESULTS: Scoreboard for Nov. 3 Fort Langley 20 — Willoughby 16 Murrayville 20 — Milner 16 Harmsworth 22 — Langley 14 Standings: Murrayville 108 Milner 93 Willoughby 91 Harmsworth 88 Fort Langley 85 Langley 75
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Trinity Western’s David Malmura (right) fights for the ball against Victoria Vikes’ Corey Sanford during the Canada West bronze medal match on Sunday in Victoria, which the Vikes won 1-0. Canada West all-star honours. Keam, who played in the Langley United Youth Soccer Association program, was in his final season with the Thunderbirds. UBC lost in the Canada West championship final to the Alberta Golden Bears on Sunday in Victoria.
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Walnut Grove Gators’ Dallas Tilley (#9) sends the ball across the net against R.E. Mountain Eagles’ Kayley Sewak (#10) and Hayley Collis (#8) during a recent junior girls volleyball match at Mountain Secondary. Both the junior boys and girls playoffs are on this week with the district finals set for Thursday (Nov. 10). The girls’ finals will be at Credo Christian and the boys’ final at Langley Fundamental.
Local Businessman Helps Charity That Protects People with Albinism in Tanzania On October 13, local businessman Darren Millard of Facet Advisors Chartered Accountants sponsored the second annual fund & awareness raising gala for an international charity. This is the second year in a row that Facet Advisors has sponsored Under The Same Sun’s (UTSS) gala. UTSS was founded by Peter Ash, a local businessman with albinism (albino). His international charity is passionately committed to ending the deadly discrimination against persons with albinism (PWA) in Tanzania. Through education and advocacy he envisions a day when the genetic condition of albinism will be understood, and people with albinism will take their Darren Millard Facet Advisors rightful place in all aspects of Tanzanian society. This year’s gala took place in the picturesque setting of Surrey’s Northview Golf Course. With154 guests in attendance, 34 more than last year, the ticket sales, silent auction and donations raised $85,851.00. These funds will go directly to UTSS’s Education Scholarship Fund (ESF) specifically for the education of PWA in Tanzania. UTSS believes that the education of persons with albinism is the greatest “weapon” against discrimination and the most powerful source of educating and advocating an entire culture towards change. UTSS began as a collision of the heart, mind and vision of Peter Ash and Vicky Ntetema. At the time,Vicky was a journalist and Tanzania’s BBC bureau chief, and Peter Ash a Canadian businessman whose professional life was in transition. It was Vicky’s report in July of 2008 that broke the crisis of persons with albinism in Tanzania to the world. It also broke Peter’s heart. Shortly after her report, Peter called Vicky and two people with big visions and even bigger hearts were united in a battle much bigger than themselves, a battle against discrimination so sinister that it had turned into grisly mutilations, murders and the trafficking in the human body parts of PWA in Tanzania. Later in 2008 founder and CEO Peter Ash, registered UTSS as a Canadian, federally registered, non-profit organization. On behalf of Peter Ash and the entire UTSS team in Canada and Tanzania, our deep gratitude goes out to Facet Advisors and all of the guests that made this year’s gala such a success. The people with albinism in Tanzania (the unseen guests at our gala) are also indebted to your ongoing support in their vital cause of seeking safety, equality and human dignity. For more information on Under The Same Sun visit www.underthesamesun.com
2011 General Local Election and Other Voting (Referendum) City of Abbotsford and School District No. 34 NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS An election by voting will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, to elect candidates for a three-year term for the of¿ces of Mayor, Councillor, and School Trustee and will also include the Stave Lake Water System Partnering Agreement and Loan Authorization Bylaw Referendum Question. If you own property in the City of Abbotsford but reside outside the boundaries of the City, you may qualify to vote in the Abbotsford City 2011 General Local Election. Non-resident property electors must produce at least two documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain your signature. In addition, proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property in the City of Abbotsford and, if applicable, written consent from a majority of the other registered owners of the property, will also be required. You may only register as a nonresident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the City of Abbotsford. No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote. You can register in advance at Abbotsford City Hall, 5th Àoor, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford BC or at any Voting Place on General Voting Day. Additional information on elections can be obtained from the “Voters’ Guide” on the BC Government website: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/elections/ voters_guide.htm. You may also contact Bill Flitton, Chief Election Of¿cer, Sherry Davis, Deputy Chief Election Of¿cer, or Katie Karn, Deputy Chief Election Of¿cer, 604.864.5600, City of Abbotsford. Bill Flitton Chief Election Of¿cer
Dorothy Ludwig was honoured as the athlete of the year at the PacificSport Fraser Valley’s annual general meeting and sport recognition awards banquet. It was held on Nov. 1 at the Langley Events Centre. The annual awards identify and celebrate athletes, coaches, volunteers and builders for their achievements and contributions to sport in the Fraser Valley. It has been an outstanding 2011 for Ludwig. Last spring, she gave birth to her first child, and then in July, she placed first at the Canadian national championships in air pistol shooting. Her first-place finish allowed her to compete for Team Canada at the Pan Am Games in Mexico last month, and Ludwig did not disappoint, winning gold and securing a spot for Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Abbotsford’s Bill Bettles was also recognized as a community sports builder for his 30-plus years of contribution to amateur sport. Bettles’ accomplishments include establishing the Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association. “I’m pleased we can give some muchdeserved recognition to these individuals who are quietly advancing the quality and level of sport in our region,” said Linda Palm, PacificSport general manager. “A guiding philosophy for PacificSport is that it ‘takes a community to build a champion’,” said Palm. “With a sport community so rich with individuals like our Recognition Award recipients, it’s not at all surprising we have such a wealth of high performance athletes, current and future champions, here in the Fraser Valley.”
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When it comes to goal scoring, it seems to be feast or famine for the Langley Rivermen. The local hockey club, which is last in the BCHL in scoring with a paltry average
of 2.12 goals per game 17 games through the junior A hockey season, has scored one goal or less 10 times this season while lighting the lamp four times or more on four occasions. This was on display over the weekend as the Rivermen dropped
a 2-0 decision to the Coquitlam Express on Friday night at the Poirer Sports and Leisure Centre. They followed that up the next night with a wild 6-4 victory over the visiting Victoria Grizzlies at the Langley Events Centre.
Seven straight for streaking Kodiaks The Aldergrove Kodiaks made it seven straight victories thanks to a 3-2 overtime win over the North Vancouver Wolf Pack. Brandon Potomak notched the winner on an overtime power play on Saturday at the Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. The Wolf Pack forced overtime after scoring twice in a three-minute span in the
third period. Aldergrove had led 2-0 with first period goals from Potomak and Ryan Procyshyn. Mark Menicucci stopped 26 shots for the victory. The Kodiaks also won 7-2 last Wednesday over the Mission Icebreakers with Thomas Hardy (two goals, one assist), Jordan Pughe (one goal, two assists) and Potomak (three assists) leading the way
with a combined nine points. Menicucci was also in goal for that victory, stopping 30 shots. The Kodiaks (10-4-0-0) will go for their eighth straight win tonight (Tuesday) when they visit the Delta Ice Hawks (113-1-0) at the Ladner Leisure Centre. They also host the Richmond Sockeyes (14-0-0-0) on Wednesday (Nov. 9) at the Aldergrove Arena.
In that game, the Rivermen raced out to a 5-0 lead after 20 minutes and then hung on as Victoria scored four times in the third period to get within a goal before Mario Puskarich sealed the win with an empty-net goal, his second score of the contest as he also opened the scoring. He leads the team with 11 goals. James Barr stopped 46 shots as the Grizzlies held a 50-27 shot
advantage. Puskarich, Scott Moyer, Austin Plevy, Mike Tebbutt and Derek Sutliffe had the Rivermen goals. Sutliffe’s score, which turned out to be the game-winner, came on a penalty shot. For Victoria, Brad Gehl, Alex Holland, Jarryd Ten Vanholt and Braxton Bilous had goals. Bilous is a Langley Minor Hockey Association alum.
In Coquitlam the night before, Express goalie Cole Huggins stopped all 38 shots he faced and Brady Shaw and Connor Redmond scored 2:22 apart in the second period. Langley goaltender Jim Kruger made 35 saves in a losing effort. The Rivermen are on the road for a pair of games this weekend, Friday at the Chilliwack Chiefs and Saturday against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
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LUCAS, Peter passed away suddenly at Langley Memorial Hospital on October 31st. Peter was born in Edmonton May 14, 1954. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Alberta before moving out to the West Coast, where he completed his Chartered Accountant degree in 1980. Peter was a successful and accomplished businessman and a CFO of several companies. Besides his numerous business accomplishments his passion was his family: his 4 sons, his parents and sisters. Peter loved travelling, reading and music. Survived by his parents, William and Maryke, sons, Mike (Kristie), Dave, Rob and Dan; his sisters Renée (Bill) McLaws, Helen (Peter) Kooiman and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Peter was a very warm and generous man. He was admired for his intellect and his good-nature will be missed by all. He will be lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church, 9165 160 Street, Surrey, BC at 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 10, 2011. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca
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Nellie (nee Sikkes) With sadness in our hearts, we announce our mother peacefully passing into glory to be with her Lord and Saviour on October 23, 2011. She was born in December 1923 in Westzaan, Holland. She married the love of her life, Jack, in 1947 and they immigrated to Canada in 1948, settling in Aldergrove. They operated their floral shop and landscaping business until the late 1980’s. Nellie was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Aldergrove, volunteering for many years. She loved spending time with family and friends, sharing a lot of laughter. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, in 2000, her son-in-law, Henry, in 2002, her son, Herman, in 2010, her sister Jenny and brother Dirk (both in Holland) in the past year. Nellie is survived by her daughters: Wilma Brandsema, Janette Rennie (Lloyd) and Carol Olinek (Glenn), 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, her sisters Tina Bos and family (in Surrey) and Ann Ten Hoope (in Holland), many nieces and nephews in Holland, and her special friends Ed Bushgens and John Jansen. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Morrison and the staff of the ACE Unit at Abbotsford Hospital for their compassionate care. Thank you to the members of the Royal Canadian Legion in Aldergrove and also a very special thank you to her dear friends, Ed and John for all their caring companionship. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bibles for Missions would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885
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Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fax: 1-604-420-4958 or Visit: www.pdclogistics.ca
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TRAIN TO BE A PRACTICAL NURSE IN ABBOTSFORD OR SURREY TODAY! With the aging population, Healthcare & Healthcare providers are some of the hottest career opportunities available. Practical Nursing is one of the fastest growing segments in healthcare. Train locally for the skills necessary in this career Àeld.
www.driveproducts.com
COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Drive Products’s is Canada’s leading supplier of Truck Mounting Equipment to the mobile transportation industry. We currently have the following openings within our Vancouver Branch:
Welders & Fabricators Truck Shop Technicians Administrative Assistant We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefit plans and the opportunity to advance within the company. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Pease fax your resume to: 604-888-2029 attn: Careers OR email to jobs @driveproducts.com
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DISHWASHER, SERVERS and tandori cook required. at Mirage Banquet Hall. Fax resume to: 604575-0354 or call 604-575-0304.
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LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3
CALL ABBOTSFORD OR SURREY:
Our firm has an immediate opening for an experienced LAA to join our litigation department. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ litigation experience, preferably in ICBC defence work. You must be proficient with MS Word and have excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to work as part of a team is a key requirement for this position. Interested applicants may forward resumes to:
604.504.3323 604.583.1004
www.sprottshaw.com
Required at a busy Langley clinic. RN preferred, science degree essential. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, occasional weekends and work independently. Must be well organised and meticulous with paperwork. Some travel required. Fax CV to (604) 514-3756 MOA: Very busy Ophthalmology office req’s an exp’d MOA to join their team. Working approx 4 days/week, flexibility a must. Regent & SSV4 pref’d, proficient in Microsoft Word, reception (multi-tasking). Hrs/days to be flexible, some early AM shifts and/or late PM shifts. Please submit resumes to: medjoblangley@hotmail.ca Pharmacist/Intern Req’d for 688833 BC Ltd DBA Langley IDA Pharmacy Sal: $45/hr Duties: Check prescription for proper dosage; compound & dispense prescribed pharmaceutical products to customers; maintain medical profiles & supplies. Able to work under Supervision of License pharmacist. English req’d, Hindi / Gujarati an asset. Contact: Kiran @ E-mail:ida688833bcltd@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-539-9798 Location: Langley, BC
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMIN Assistant/Bookkeeper Working under the supervision of the General Manager, you will oversee and manage all office procedures and accounting services for a small office. If you have three (3) years plus experience in bookkeeping and office duties please send your resume along with salary expectations to: BC Turkey Farmers 106-19329 Enterprise Way Surrey, BC V3S 6J8 Fax: (604)534-3651 email: admin@bcturkey.com Please no phone calls. Only those short listed will be contacted.
SALES
SALES REPRESENTATIVE. A Port Kells industrial engine distributor requires a full time inside/outside sales representative. Job consists of a great variety of duties. Mechanical aptitude, good phone skills and computer knowledge are req’d. Reply to: resume2011@shaw.ca
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GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca
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SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
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CERTIFIED Utility Arborist wanted for leading vegetation management company. Competitive wages. Production & Safety bonus. Benefits at 6 months. LOA. Private Accommodation. Send resume to Aurora Tree Inc. at: auroratreejobs@gmail.com Subject Line: CUA Position Experienced Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic min 5 yrs exp. email resume to yardman10@live.ca.
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.
Kristy 604.488.9161
LOCAL ABBOTSFORD Light Manufacturing Company Requires a person to assemble machines. Mechanical aptitude a necessity and experience in assembly is preferred. Income in the $10-$14 hour range depending on experience and ability. Reply by email to: employment_10@hotmail.ca
PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED to run a Waratah dangle head 320 Cat. Work on site in our post and rail yard in beautiful Southern BC. Great working conditions, competitive wage, benefits, profit sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a F/T permanent position. Email or phone: g_zieske@xplornet.ca Gary at 250-295-7911 ext. 102
LGLY Com. Landscape Cnst. Co. has opening for a Jr. Estimator’s asst./Dispatch. Duties inc. sourcing materials, collecting sub-trade quotes, ordering materials to sites, mvg of equip. Fast paced env. req. an organized indvl. w/strong phn. skills & comp. exp. Salary based on exp., w/potential for growth & exc. benefits. Please email or fx your resume & cvr. ltr - 604-882-0030 or employment@canadianlawncare.ca.
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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 GET AN INSTANT CASH LOAN Any Time You Need! Pawn or Sell your Watch or Jewelry at Online Pawn Shop Securely from Home. Call Toll-Free 1-888-435-7870, www.PawnUp.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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604-777-5046
SALES
SALES Representative A Port Kells industrial engine distributor requires a full time inside/ outside sales representative. Job consists of a great variety of duties. Mechanical aptitude, good phone skills and computer knowledge are required. Reply to: resume2011@shaw.ca
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HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING!
Delivery Drivers With industrial type vehicles only. Vehicle must hold 5000 papers .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Once the training program is completed, a second interview is scheduled and your application for employment is given serious consideration.
Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages Telephone Directories to Surrey, Delta, Langley / Ft Langley and Aldergrove.
Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Schools / Church Groups, Sport Teams or Individuals!
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For those interested, a Class 5 and 2 work references are required. If successfully screened, we will interview you to determine suitability and your commitment to attend the program.
PHONE BOOKS
Yellow Pages® PHONE BOOKS
HELP WANTED
The Langley Association for Community Living invites you to participate in our free, comprehensive training program November 21 - November 25, 2011 (35 hrs) to prepare people who are interested in providing support to adults with developmental disabilities.
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca
FUNDRAISER
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THINKING OF A CAREER CHANGE?
DELIVERY PERSONS
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
RDM LAWYERS 33695 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C1 Attention: Carol Mitchell careers@rdmlawyers.com
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NO MINI-VANS. • Twice weekly: Tuesday & Thursday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Langley Dental Office looking for dental receptionist for T, W and Th. Proficiency in Cleardent an asset. Position to start January 3rd. Please email resume to: receptionsearch@hotmail.ca
Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS - start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca.
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LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
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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
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CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 275
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
778-808-1052 jds.clean@gmail.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
For all your decorating needs, why not call a Master Painter? With Triple A/BBB Rating?
VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
38 Years Experience All Aspects of Painting Int./Ext. Com/Residential Free Estimates call Dan anytime!
Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Refinishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or
Call 604-607-6659 or Cell, 604-537-3553
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
CONCRETE & PLACING
Concrete Lifting Specialist
Bonniecrete Const Ltd Free Est & Warranties D House & Garage Floors D Driveways D Patios, etc. D Raise to Proper Height D Eliminate Trip Spots D Provide Proper Drainage
Over 25 yrs exp.
Ross 604D535D0124
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For new gutter installations, gutter repair and gutter cleaning.
Call 604.888.1616
GARDENING
~MASTER CARPENTER~
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
Mr. Cleanup Disposal
Call Derek
Call Andrew (778)868-3374
Hayden Painting Solutions Ltd www.haydenpainting.ca
MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
Haul Anything... 604.
GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. $95/gutters, $95/windows. 2 lvl. hm. $75/gutters, $75/windows. Excellent Service Since 1976. 778-861-0465
GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING
(604)533-9108
▲ Joes External Roof Cleaning Roof Washing Specialist. Gutter & Window Cleaning. * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded 21 yrs. exp. Joe 778-773-5730
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★ HEATING SPECIAL ★ Furnace installations Starting as low as $2,995. Heat Pumps as low as $5,495:
604-530-1697 604-202-7228
RESIDENTIAL PAVING No job too small
DRIVEWAYS
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D Sealing D Resurfacing D Patching & Repair D Senior’s Discount D Free Estimates
LANDSCAPING
Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
10% OFF when you Mention this ad HARDI RENO SVS. *Plumbing *Tile *Drywall*Paint*More! 778-865-4072 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555.
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
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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 FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
All Areas
Rite-Way Paving
778-233-4949
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 Hot Water Heating Systems Boilers & Water Heaters Service-Repairs-Replacements Ted 604-454-8070
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RECYCLE-IT!
* Fridges * Freezers * Stoves * Microwaves * Small appliances * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE
1-888-670-0066
SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar
www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION SUPERIOR METAL WORKS
Due to continued growth, FLSmidth Knelson is looking for talented trades people to add to our production team on a fulltime basis for day, afternoon, and weekend shifts. Journeyman Fabricator/Welder (Langley) 3 yrs fabricating exp. in steel manufacturing environment. 3-5 yrs welding experience. Proficient in stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium. Ability to read blueprints. Fabricators – Material Prep (Langley) 3 yrs fabricating exp. in steel manufacturing environment. Experience in brake press, rolls, punches, saws, and burn table. Ability to read blueprints. Mechanical Assemblers (Langley) 3-10 yrs exp. in a manufacturing environment. Precision and attention to detail is imperative for run-up tests and quality control. Self-starter with ability to use own judgment, effective communication, and problem solving on a daily basis. Must be able to multi-task and understand the pressures of manufacturing timelines. Ability to read blueprints. Urethane Casting Technicians (FLSmidth Knelson Urethane, Surrey) Urethane casting exp. is an asset. Proficient in air and power tool use, have forklift experience, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to lift and maneuver equipment and to work in a hot environment. Good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Use good independent judgment and follow specific instructions. A valid driver’s license and able to work weekends depending on schedule (Std shift is M-F). Ability to read blueprints and manuals. Linatex Helper (Langley) Good attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Able to use good independent judgment and follow specific instructions. Material Handling Assistant/Driver (Langley) Exp. driving small forklifts and lights trucks. A Class 5 license, a clean driver record (driver’s abstract), and good knowledge of the Lower Mainland area streets is required. A current forklift license and previous TDG certification are assets. All successful candidates must have a personal drive to succeed and work well in a team. Preference will be given to journeymen and ticketed applicants where applies. Compensation: Competitive wages and benefit package with RRSP match program and profit sharing. Explore this opportunity by submitting your resume to careers@knelson.com Please list the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
PETS
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
TRADES, TECHNICAL
604-315-6415
But Dead Bodies!!
778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
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REDS STUMP GRINDING
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778
bradsjunkremoval.com
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates
~ Excavation, Clearing ~ ~ Drainage, Final Grading ~ Free Estimates, 20 years exp. Fully Insured/WCB
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount
(#102055) Bonded
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
RUBBISH REMOVAL
ELECTRICAL
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We want to thank the community for making us the # 1 choice on home stars for your roofing and gutter needs.
(604)720-5955
ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110) YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
#1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing.
For a free estimate.
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Framing, Finishing Millwork, Cabinets Complete Renovations Additions, Decks Gazebos, etc. Local references available
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
Great price refs Paul 604-328-0527
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.Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing
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ADANAC ROOFING AND GUTTERS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Best Local Roofs & Repairs
damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662
Julie’s Housecleaning Detailed, prof. service-7 days/wk. Incl. laundry/dishes. Move-in/out. Refs. avail. Starting at $19/hr.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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PETS
BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $60 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 BOSTON TERRIER pups born Aug 31st, upto date shots, dewormed & vet checked $800 ph 604-814-5014 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 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 DOGO ARGENTINO. Reg’d. puppies. M & F. Champion background. $2800. each. 604-853-8531 Abbts.
T & K Haulaway CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017
LANGLEY RUBBISH EXTRA CHEAP PRICES
PRESSURE WASHING
GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian @ 604-724-6373
CALL ROGER
604-
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ENGLISH BULLDOG Puppies P/B,CKC,Reg’d microchip, vet chk, health guarantee, champ pedigree, parents onsite $2800. (604)462-7563 www.mcgregorsbulldogs.ca LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
CALL NOW! 604-312-5362 Now is the time to get the jobs done that you’ve been putting off H Bath & Kitchen Reno’s H Sundecks, Patios, Doors & Mouldings H Full Basement Reno’s for that Mortgage Helper ✱ Licensed, Full Service Contractor with over 25 years exp & all available trades. Many ref’s. Unbeatable prices & exc quality.
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 778-245-9069
November Special Call now and save! Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Visa & M/C accepted
Call 7 days/week ★ Kitchens ★ Bathrooms Basement & Garage conversions ★Additions ★ Laminate ★Hardwood ★ Engineered Wood ★ Tile ★Carpet ★Baseboard & Crown moldings ★Sundecks ★Roofing. 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 I DO GREAT LITTLE JOBS Home detailing. Small reno’s. Painting. General upkeep. Call: Pierre 778-773-9401, 604-530-9401
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
European Quality Workmanship
CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES
Per Molsen 604-575-1240
778-245-9069
andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com 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
Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca
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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 POODLE, Miniature. Puppies. 3m, 1st & 2nd shots, dewormed, paper trained. $575. (604)856-8267 SAVE A LIFE - Wonderful Rescue Dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spayed, Neut. Reg. vac. & rabies, microchipped. $400 adoption fee. Avail at your local Petcetera Stores. SHIHTZU / TOY POODLE. Male pups. Vet checked, shots, deflead & dewormed. $400 604-744-8793
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect 1-866-287-1348. Qu. bdrm ste. incl 2 nt. tables, triple dresser w/mirror headbrd, 5 drawer dresser $500. 604-856-9724.
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
CALL FOR SPECIALS LANGLEY CITY Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,
604-530-0030
RENTALS 706
LANGLEY, Paddington Station. NEW Exec 1/bdrm + den condo. Full bthrm with sep tub & shower, granite countertops, 4 SS appli, laminate floors, W/D. F/P, A/C. u/g security pkng. N/P, N/S. $950/mo + util. Avail now. 604-514-3466 or 604-518-9613.
www.cycloneholdings.ca
LIMERICK MANOR
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month
ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456
Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets
REAL ESTATE 603
Swiss Mountain cross, 8 mos, male, very loving, $500. (604)845-2223, lv msg.
By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480
ACREAGE
Linwood Place Apts
15 Arizona Ranch Lots! 50% OFF! AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800659-9957- Mention Code 7
20051- 55 A Ave. st
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095 FULLY SEASONED, Alder/Maple, Birch, split & delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime
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FURNITURE
BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS & BOX
• Leftover from Hotel Order • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Limited Quantity • 10 yr. warranty Your Price $490 Retail $1,299!
NO HST! Call: 604.807.5864
MATTRESSES staring at $99
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LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A
GROUND floor retail space for lease Ganges, Salt Spring Island Grace Point Square. Visit our website saltspringisland.net or contact Matt Barr at mjbarr@saltspringisland.net.
FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
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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. New SRI single wide in family park and another space in adult park. from $81,900. Chuck 604-830-1960
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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MISC. FOR SALE
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Must bring in this ad to receive 1st month free
Northland Apartments 19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley
Betsy - 604-533-6945
1 BDRM SUITES AVAILABLE NOW!
CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
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.
LANGLEY CITY
CHESTNUT PLACE
Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 BDRM TOP FLOOR overlooking green space at WATERSTONE. Granite countertops, stainless steel apps & laminate flrs. $1100/mth, avail Dec 1st. 604-779-1292 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.
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS LANGLEY SOUTH, Single Wide Newly reno’d 2/bdrm mobile home located on farm. $850/mo incl util. Avail immed. 604-607-1396
HOMES FOR RENT
Aldergrove. 3 bdrm house approx 1300 sq/ft. Freshly painted, all new flrs & bathrm, fenced garden. Ns/np Avail now. $1200. 604-530-0417.
Call 604-530-5646 Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 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
.Rent - Encore 604.293.2421 $850 to $1225/mo
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
Langley 240 & Fraser Hwy Clean & bright 2 bdrm 2 level twnhse approx 800 sq ft, 1.5 bthrms, 4 appl, open pkg, fenced yard, n/s, n/p, lease req’d. Avail now $775/Mos.
CONDOS Langley - Zora - 198 & 56 Avenue - Newer 2 bdrm & den on top flr, 1,033 sq ft, 2 full bthrms, 5 appl, f/p, laminate flrs, SS appl, deck, n/s, n/p, lease req’d. Avail Now $1200/Mos. Langley, 202 & 56 Ave. The Bentley - Bright & clean 1 bdrm, office & den on 2nd flr facing courtyard, 946 sq ft, 5 appl, 2 bthrms, gas f/p, 1 sec u/g pkg, locker, n/s, n/p, fresh paint & new carpets. Avail Now $900.00. Call Sandi, 604-534-3849 sandi@naicommercial.ca Visit us on the web at: www.goddardrentals.ca LANGLEY, 55/200 St. 1/bdrm Rancher with garage. Updated. Laundry facilities. Now. $850/mo. TJ @ Sutton Proact: 604-728-5460. LANGLEY, 7500/ 202A. Reno’d large 4 bdrm., kit, rec rm, l/r, small playroom, 1.5 bthrm. HUGE 5 acre property. Fenced Yard for Horses but no building. You can rent all 5 acres and house or just house or just 5 acres. Avail immed. To quality tenants. No smoking. Call Ben for more info. 778-994-4023
LANGLEY 248th nr Fraser. 4 bdrm house on farm. N/P. Avail now. 604-825-3201 or 604-628-2200 .
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TOWNHOUSES Langley - 197 & 56 Ave. Renovated, clean neat & bright, 1 bdrm unit in 4 plex, rancher style approx 900 sq ft, 4 appl, open pkg, work space, close to transit, n/s, n/p, lease req’d. Avail now $1,000/Mos.
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Langley City. Clean warehouse & office space, w/wshroom, 3-phase power, o/h dr, $895. 604-834-3289
CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!!
Cornerstone
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WALNUT GROVE Langley 1 bdrm & den clean, modern condo, insuite WD, sec parking, deluxe kitchen, $1100. Dec 1. 604-835-4388
LANGLEY
Brand new 2 bedrm, 2bath top floor corner unit condo conveniently located at 21009 - 56th Ave in Langley. Walking distance to all amenities, balcony with south view, 5 appliances, secured parking with 2 stalls. Available December 1st. $1,450.00/mo. N/P, N/S. Utilities extra. For appt. to view:
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Phone 604-530-1912 WALNUT GROVE, 1 bdrm + den, insuite W/D, sec prkg. Avail now. TJ @ Sutton Proact: 604-728-5460.
Ph: 604-533-4061
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
LANGLEY 40 ACRE farm 3 bdrm house, barn shed, Dec 1. Bondable farmer. $2800mo. 604-574-2161
HOUSES Langley - 205 & Grade Cres. Executive home on private .62 acre lot, 4 bdrms with full bsmt with rec and media room, 3,400 sq ft, many upgrades, 4 bthrms, 2 car garage, 3 f/p, n/s, pet negotiable with deposit. Lease req’d. Avail Nov 1, 2011. $2,500/Mos.
Criminal record check may be req’d.
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.
HOMES FOR RENT
100-20436 Fraser Hwy., Langley
5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
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Rainbow & Majorca
5374 - 203rd St, Langley
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
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HOMES WANTED
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TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS
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.
Ask for details
Michael - 604-533-7578
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Newly Renovated Units
Call 604-530-6555
Villa Fontana & Stardust
APARTMENT/CONDO
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
$675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security
POPULAR COFFEE HOUSE in prime location in city of Langley, will consider serious enquiries only. coffeelady1@shaw.ca
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1 MONTH FREE Starting at $835.
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. Gentle. 604-795-7662 lv msg.
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
LANGLEY CITY, 55 Ave./200 St. 3/bdrm bsmt home. W/D, 2/bthrms. $1200/mo. Avail Now. TJ @ Sutton Proact: 604-728-5460.
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HOMES FOR RENT
LANGLEY lge., bright, clean 3 bdrm., 2.5 baths, office, 5 appl., big backyard, 2 car gar., N/P N/S. $1700 mo. Nov. 15. 604-266-1292 or 778-834-2274 NEW 4 bdrm,3 bath. Burkeville area Rmd/Canada line, bus @ $2950 2100 ft. - Pam 604-780-8010 WILLOUGHBY HILL. 525 sq.ft. house/office. W/D, F/S, 1 acre with 2400 sq.ft. garage/wrkshop/storage 20’ electric dble door. $1500/mo. Avail immed. 604-536-3058.
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SUITES, LOWER
ALDERGROVE 2 Bdrm bsmt NP/NS. Dec 1. $750 incl utils. 604-866-8902 or 604-856-6991 BROOKSWOOD, 1 bdrm g/l ste, h/w flrs, gas f/p, sh ldry, clse to ament. $775 + 1/3 utils. Incl cble. Avail Dec 1. 604-351-3311 EAST LANGLEY. 1 bdrm suite in quiet home. Incl. W/D, F/S, F/P & utils. $800/mo. Suit mature adult. N/S. 1 cat ok. Call 604-539-2348. LANGLEY CITY 2 bdrm, 980 sq.ft., washer/dryer, fenced yrd $869 incl utils. Avail Dec 1. 604-377-7148 LANGLEY New 2 bdrm ste, 1000s/f with familyroom, priv patio, laundry. NS/NP, $925/mo incl utils/cable. 778-549-8532 or 604-510-3529 LANGLEY nr Willowbrook Mall. Newly renov 1 bdrm bsmt. walk-in closet, alarm, optic TV, PVR, internet, all utils. 1 Blk to public trans. NS/NP Dec 1. $725. 604-532-4388 LANGLEY Walnut Grove nice clean 1 bdrm + den, sep entry, shrd lndry, full bath, new paint. Avail now. N/S, N/P. $850 incl utils. 604-881-2120 LANGLEY / Willoughby, lrg 2 bdr, priv.ent, full bth, d/w. Ns/Np. Nr amens, $1100/mo incl utils & shrd lndry. Avail immed. 604-202-6524. LARGE 1 bedroom + loft, private deck, utilities incl, NP $1000/month Call Paul 604-202-0199 Murrayville, Private 1bd, w/d, hrdwd. N/S N/P. Avail Dec. 1 $750/m incl ultil & cbl 604-813-1999 WALNUT GROVE new exec 1bdrm +den, w/d, d/w, f/p. Ns/np, refs req. Avail now. $890 incl utils/net/HDTV. 604-888-5352 or 604-290-2866. W/GROVE-1400 s/f suite. 2 bdr + den. Priv. entry. 5 app. inc. insuite W/D, DW, F/bath. util. inc. N/S, N/P. Refs req. $1100, 604-202-2572. WILLOUGHBY 68/198th. Bsmt suite partially furnished. Either 1 or 2 bdrms. Avail Dec 1st. N/S. Heat, A/C, $800/mo or $1200/mo. Call: 604-290-5495 or (604)514-3097
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WILLOUGHBY - Newer 2 bdrm. 1 F/Bath, n/s, n/p, W/D & hdyro incl’s $950/mo. avail. Nov. 15 or Dec.1 cls. to amens/transit 778-882-7981
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TOWNHOUSES
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
SURREY TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 bedrooms
$1200 - $1300/m
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!!
604-592-5663 12730 - 66 Avenue
TRANSPORTATION
ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H. 1.5 bths. Fncd yd. fam.complex. $1050 & up. Sm dog ok. 778- 551-2696. OWN a 2 or 3 bedroom townhome w/$3300 down. Several UPDATED T/H in good areas w/fenced yds. laminate floors and 2 PETS OK. $1199/mo. + $250 mnt oac $42k comb’s income + 680 credit. Higher down pmt ($14,800 down), lower mtg ($866/mo), 600 credit to quality. QUICK DATES ok and several HOUSES also available. $976$1716/mo. $6350 - $24,250 down and $65k com’b income. Call Jodi Steeves, ReMax Treeland for details 604-833-5634.
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TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
CARS - DOMESTIC
1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING conv JXI, exc cond, good gas mileage, $4500 obo. Bob 604-765-5546.
1986 MAZDA 323, 4door, A/C, auto, sunroof, excellent car, recent work. New exhaust, shocks, ignition system & master cylinder, newer tires. Asking $2150. 604-535-8940. 1996 Mercedes C280 6 cyl dk blue w/grey int. Sun/rf. cd. looks/runs exc. $4850. Denis 604-535-6235. 1996 TOYOTO COROLLA PLUS, auto, green, 4/dr, a/c, 156K, timing belt replaced, new exhst, reg. srvc, good brakes/tires, AirCared 03/13 $3100 obo. (604)507-9945 1999 Honda Prelude, auto. Exc. cond, good tires, loaded. Lady owned. $6000/obo 604-889-5067 Moving Must Sell- 2002 BMW 325i, 4dr, loaded w/80K’s. Mint cond. New brks, tires, tune-up. Sacrifice $11,500/obo 2000 Mercedes, 230, luxury 4 dr, 1 owner garage kept. New tires & service. Truly trouble free cond. This 1 will sell fast. Sacrifice $6900/obo. (604)541-0018 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 69,100 kms. $13,490. Exc cond. orig. owner. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, flr/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm. 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,400 (604)328-1883
2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003 2010 MAZDA 3 - 4 dr sedan, 33,000k. P/W, P/L, A/C. automatic. Light blue. $9800: (604)825-9477 2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $8500 firm. Call 604-538-4883.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,500 obo. 604-812-1278
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819
828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Awning, ext. speakers, micro., thermopane windows, generator ready, electric Happi-Jacks. $24,995 (Stk.31050) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
2011 EVER-LITE 31RKS
11 1/2 ft. Lance Camper, full slide, gen. set, air, has it all, $21,500, truck also available, 604-795-9967
TRANSPORTATION
1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 5 spd, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, exc cond. $3900. 778-565-4230 1996 SUZUKI Swift 2 dr. auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $950. Call (778) 551-1662. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, fully loaded, 88kms, one owner, no accidents, balance of factory warranty. $27,500 O.B.O Call - 604-542-0865 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $21,490. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.
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TOWNHOUSES
CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2002 Buick Regal LS. Lthr, s/roof, A/C, etc. Auto, 4 dr. exc cond. 182K. $4500 obo. 604-541-0206. 2004 CHRYSLER Intrepid SE, A/C, P/S, P/W, mint cond. only 64,000 kms. $7,300 obo. 604-323-4819. 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2011 CHRYSLER, SILVER, 2000 series, 4,037km. $25,000 obo (250)485-8081
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SUITES, UPPER
1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238. BURNABY, 3 bed and 1 bath upper level newly renovated suites home in Burnaby south slopes. Near skytrain. Avl November 15. $1200+half utilities (no smoking) REFERENCES REQUIRED.! Call 604-910-4528 LANGLEY CITY 4 Plex, 3bdrm, lower, 1.5 ba, 3 appl. Fenced yrd. Dec 1. Ns/np. $1125 604-839-3491 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. $1750 mo. 604-720-6758 WILLOUGHBY. Beautiful new home 2 lvl main flr. 5 bdrms. Nr amenits. Nov 15/Dec 1. N/S. N/P. Lots of prkg. $1995. 778-891-8489.
TRANSPORTATION
TRUCKS & VANS
1995 Ford F150, 6 cyl. 5 spd. Blue. Lots of new parts & paint. $1595 604-597-5054 or 604-640-0024. 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 Dual pane windows, A/C, slide out bike rack, elec. rear stab jacks, and MORE! $37,995 (Stk.29577) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
1999 Citation Supreme 34 RKS, Many Options. Exc. cond. Reduced to $12,900: Delivery available. Call (604)888-4903
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL The Scrapper
2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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