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old for 12 months after the deal closes June 30. The announcement described Britco as “one of the largest Canadian designers and manufacturers of commercial portable and permanent modular buildings [which also] owns one of the largest rental fleets of modular buildings in Western Canada with approximately 1,200 buildings.” Most of the purchase, $75 million, is being funded by a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Dundee Securities Ltd. and National Bank Financial Inc., including Canaccord Genuity Corp., CIBC World Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., Raymond James Ltd., Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., Union Securities Ltd. and M Partners Inc. Britco was established by McCly-

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exercise programs that range from tai chi to lifting weights, and walking the corridors. But that’s not enough, says a Langley family doctor who is concerned about the tendency of many seniors to remain confined to the floor of their residential care facilities. “A short daily walk outdoors, if only 10 to 20 minutes, would likely ameliorate some of their symptoms of distress,” said Dr. Cheryl Mason. “As a GP, I get asked to treat depression, agitation, insomnia and so on,” she said, noting that patients, particularly those with Alzheimer’s, are on medications which may be contraindicated, or not recommended. “There is not a lot left to treat them with,” Mason said. One solution is to encourage residents to get back to the basics: Making walking outdoors part of their daily routine. “Those patients of mine who do get outdoors for a daily walk or outing seem to do so much better overall, both physically and emotionally,” she added. But there are barriers. The facilities say they don’t have the staff, and it’s up to the families to take the residents outside. It’s more difficult to persuade residents

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companion walkers how to treat seniors with courtesy and respect. These students should be encouraged to become companion walkers for those who cannot walk alone, or who have cognitive or other challenges which make going outside alone inadvisable. Exercising outdoors, even for those who walk at a slow pace, pays huge dividends, Mason said. It can reduce stress and soothe the mood. There is scientific and anecdotal evidence that supports a daily prescription for getting close to nature, and she encourages families to see that infirm parents or grandparents get sunlight and fresh air every day.

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The family of one of Mason’s patients, a woman with dementia, did just that with positive results. Carolyn, the niece of a patient who lives in the assisted-living wing of a Langley retirement home, decided to pay Marie to be a ‘companion walker’ for her aunt, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. In only one month, her aunt’s demeanor improved. “She seems happier,” Carolyn said. Marie walks twice a week with the aunt, and when the weather gets warmer and dryer, the frequency will increase. As she walks around the courtyard where the aunt lives, Marie engages the aunt in conversation and talk about the

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who have led previously sedentary lives to get up and walk, and in many cases, areas such as treed boulevards where seniors could safely walk, are not always in walking distance from residences. Mason applauds community agencies such as the Langley Seniors Resource Centre for organizing outings and other social excursions. She suggests action could go further: Local governments should compel developers of retirement and long-term care homes to ensure adequate greened walking corridors. “I would like to see some co-ordinated community effort,” Mason said. Patients who are cognitively impaired become isolated in their own homes because they do not have the ability to venture outdoors. “They need someone to take them out every day,” Mason said. “We need a community program that has senior high school students or others in the community provide volunteer hours as companion walkers,” she said, adding that a short course could be offered to teach

colours of spring flowers. “I walk with her every day that I work,” Marie said. “The more stimulation she gets, the better for her. It keeps her in better health, and the more they (seniors) do it, the longer they will stay independent. “This is what all retirement communities need.” At 74, Carolyn’s aunt is one of the youngest residents on her floor in the care home. “She has always been an active and fit person, so not being able to come and go when she wants has been a hard adjustment to make. Having a walker to get her out and converse with has made her happier and has eased some of her anxiety,” Carolyn said. Those walks with Marie suit her better than organized outings and are a much healthier alternative to her habitual pacing of corridors. The family appreciates Mason’s commitment to her patients’ wellbeing regardless of how old they are or their level of dementia. “She cares about the quality of life my aunt is having, and by encouraging a walking program is giving her options to keep well and active,” Carolyn said. Like Mason, she realizes that retirement homes have limited resources to organize this. “They don’t have the staff, and they don’t have the time.” With Canada’s aging population, the number of people with dementia is rising. How does exercise help them? Light aerobic exercises increase blood to the brain, rejuvenate the lungs and heart, while resistance or weight training helps build lean muscle mass and boosts metabolism. This helps to control blood sugar levels. The important element is to exercise outdoors. “We know that sunlight and exercise improve mood and cognitive function, so let’s get our citizens in residential care back out into the outdoors for that daily walk or outing,” Mason said. “That historical ritual should be available to all.” The deterioration of mind-body co-ordination is one of the perils of dementia, so regular exercises to enhance flexibility and balance are important. These might include stretching and tai chi. Dancing, particularly beneficial for those with dementia because its movements encompass aerobics, flexibility and balance, is a good option for people who are unable to find the motivation for weight training and traditional exercises. Whatever they choose, residents must be encouraged to spend time outdoors every day, Mason says. “I wonder when some of the residents of Langley’s residential care facilities last went outside?”

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cross busy streets like 200 Street or he bizarre tale of Langley 192 Street to get to school. There School District trying to get would be more than enough chilrid of a school site in an area dren in the area to keep a school that is bursting with children makes From the Editor full for years to come. little sense. I don’t know if the Surrey School There is no question that a new FRANKBUCHOLTZ District owns a property in the area, school site is needed in the Yorkson but Langley still does at present — the property on neighbourhood, even with a new school now 70 Avenue. Its sale is conditional on rezoning being being built there. The new developments west granted by Langley Township council. of 208 Street will generate a large number of Perhaps if the Langley board can’t make school children, and there is still much more building the Routley school a top priority, a developable land in the vicinity. joint effort with Surrey could convince the To solve that problem, the district plans to swap a site it owns on 70 Avenue for another on ministry of education that a school is needed 84 Avenue. Townhouses are now planned for the now to serve both areas. A school in Langley which could handle some school site. of the Surrey students who live to the immediThe trouble is, a school is also needed in the Routley area. There are 500 school-aged children ate west would go a long way towards easing overcrowding at Hazelgrove. It would also ease in the neighbourhood, and likely there will be more in the future, as land north of 72 Avenue is overcrowding at Langley Meadows and R.C. Garnett Elementaries. developed. Yes, it would cause some new challenges in The same scenario exists west of the 196 figuring out exactly who pays what portion Street border in Surrey. Children in the new of the costs at the new school, but ultimately, homes in East Clayton, on both the north and all funds for education come out of taxpayers’ south sides of the 72 Avenue corridor, also face pockets. The provincial government plays a severe crowding in local schools. bigger role in allocating education funds than The existing neighbourhood school, Hazelgrove, is probably the most overcrowded school it used to, so all that is needed to make a new school serving students in two districts happen in Surrey. That’s saying something, as Surrey is is a little creativity. the province’s largest school district and the This is not simply a matter of fairness for famifastest-growing one, by a long shot. lies who bought homes in the area in good faith, If common sense were to prevail, and artifiknowing that a school was planned for the area. cial boundaries didn’t get in the way, the best It is also a matter of ensuring that there is a new solution would be for the two school districts school in an area which is far from built out. to jointly build a new elementary school which If a new school serving students of two discould service students in both Langley and Surtricts can be built sooner than one in each disrey. trict, let’s consider doing so. That way, many students would not have to

ell, it seems that we missed out on the Apocalypse again. Not a big surprise — people have been prophesizing the date for the end of the world since the start of recorded time — and before. Why? It’s not as though the predictor would ever get to say “I told you so.” How incredibly easy is it to gather a following of millions in this day of digital communication? It’s like Facebook on steroids, as people like Harold Camping measure their worth by the number of worshippers they attract. Even after he got it wrong back in 1994. But everyone makes mistakes. After 70 years of studying the Bible, he claims to have developed a system that uses mathematics to interpret prophesies hidden in it. He said the world will end on May 21, because that will be 722,500 days April 1, AD33, which he believes was the day of the crucifixion. The figure of 722,500 is important because you get it by multiplying three holy numbers (five, 10 and 17) together twice. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but the millions of dollars of church funds he’s blown to persuade others that he’s right this time is hard to fathom. It’s money that can be spent helping others. But there’s no reason to help anybody but yourself when the world is ending. Nostradamus, Halley’s Comet, Jim Jones, David Koresh of the Branch Davidian, the Order of the Solar Temple — even the Mayans had to take a shot at the End of theWorld lottery: Dec. 22, 2012. Pick a date and make up a story to go with it. If this world ever were to come to an end, it would likely be by our own doing. Every day somewhere in the world, there are natural disasters, outbreaks of disease or just plain famine. And each time it happens, somebody uses it to predict the end of the world. Well, there’s always next week. —Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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Shoddy behaviour by an official Editor: These are comments of a man nearing 70 years old. Call me an old-fashioned fuddy-duddy if you wish. As young persons, we were taught to respect our elders. We were also taught that respect was not a given, but had to be earned. Therefore the flip side of this was, if a young person had a genuine concern, then that concern should be respected. This should also apply in the world of adults. However, it seems some officials see themselves to be above this simple rule, or don’t take their positions seriously. I find it inexcusable, when a young person has the courage to stand up in a public meeting

and speak to her concerns, that she is rebutted by an official in such a manner as she was. This was not only insulting to the young girl, but also to her parents and to others attending that meeting. (Story, The Times, May 20). Obviously there was a serious atmosphere to the meeting and for this official to pass the rebuttal off as “only a joke” just adds insult to injury. It is obvious she was not taking the public’s concerns seriously. It seems in today’s world that a simple apology has become commonplace and is expected to be ample to suffice any situation. However, what if the roles were reversed and this young girl had said some derogatory remark to a

teacher. She would no doubt receive a reprimand from the principal. Has the school board given any similar reprimand to the official concerned? How can we expect respect from our youth when we have behaviour like this from an adult official, who is expected to know better and shows no respect towards this young girl’s concerns? This incident and its effects (as to how she was treated) will no doubt remain in her young mind for years to come. To the official, I say shame on you. Norm Iveson, Langley

Too late for changes to 200 St. interchange Editor: Re: 200 St. interchange poorly designed, (The Times, May 18). This interchange was poorly designed from the get-go, but it’s too late, given today’s fiscal climate, to change it much. The southbound left turn onto the freeway on-ramp had no bearing on this accident, as it was clearly an improper loading that caused the truck to flip. A professional TransLink supervisor witnessed it and stated clearly the truck was being driven slowly around the corner. Someone back in the truck loading yard owns this one. Second to that, I have to congratulate the ministry of transportation for its totally excellent design of the new truck weigh scales on

Highway 97, just south of Prince George. It’s built on a hillside with a long uphill approach ramp helping the drivers slow down by gravity. The same thing happens when leaving the scales. They have all the room in the world to have gravity assist to get them up to merge at speed with the other traffic on Highway 97. Not only that, but they have at least a half mile of designated laneway on either side that is for their use only. To top it off, they have warning lights to advise the other traffic that a truck is about to merge into their left lane. I guess this is what you get when there is lots of cheap land surrounding a traffic project

and the money grubbers don’t have a chance to hike the prices so high that public safety agencies are forced to take a back seat. In my opinion, this is a large part of the problem when approaching the Port Mann Bridge on Highway 1, now and in the past. With the confusion and fear on the part of the motoring public, and bullying by ignorant truck drivers merging back onto Highway 1 with no chance to do so properly due to space confinements, no wonder we have traffic snarls. Our safety should never be compromised for the benefit of land developers. Jeff Laurie, Langley

Organic garbage disposal was easier back east Editor: This is about the yuck factor in disposing of kitchen organics After making some phone calls to find an answer as to why my compostable brown bags for kitchen organics (Biosak) are not being picked up by Sierra Waste Management, even though they were a product that was acceptable in Halton/Peel and Toronto five years ago when the program was first introduced out east, this is what I found out. After talking to the the director of engineering for Langley Township, I found out that the problem comes down to funding. Langley’s facilities aren’t able to process the brown bags. They don’t have the latest technologically advanced equipment to process organic brown bags. I am disappointed to see how this organic waste program has been introduced to Langley Township. Not only is it appalling that it is starting so many years after other cities across Canada have been using this system, and decades The

after Germany and other European countries have begun to separate their organic waste efficiently, it’s been poorly advertised. If you want to change the way people have been doing something for a long time, you need to make people aware and get everyone on board. My husband and I were thrilled to see how our city in Ontario got everyone interested and on board with the change in how to separate garbage. All households received a free plastic kitchen waste container with a few sample products to try out. We were given both brown paper bags and brown bags large and small. If we liked the product, it was easy enough to identify the product on the shelves of any store. The only problem we had with it was that these products sold like hot cakes and the shelves were empty of the product at the beginning of this changeover process. The city also gave all households a green plastic organic waste garbage can on wheels. This made it eas-

ily identifiable for the waste management pickup. It’s frustrating when you want to get on board with the idea of being more environmentally friendly, but at the same time keeping things as simple as can be. Sierra Waste Management told me that there are surprisingly many Langley residents who still haven’t bothered separating their food from their garbage. One reason is the yuck factor. Cleaning your kitchen bucket daily is extra work. Using a brown bag by Biosak makes it a lot easier to handle. The same yuck factor applies to the organic garbage can, which will have maggots crawling around in the heat of the summer. No wonder residents aren’t jumping at the idea of separating their garbage. Langley Township needs to re-introduce its program and should learn a few lessons from out east. Ursula Neuscheler, Langley

VOID TICKETS Editor: I took my children to watch the May Day Parade in Fort Langley on Monday. We wanted to have a fun day out in our community. As we walked back to our car, we noticed tickets on windshields. Dozens and dozens of cars had been given parking tickets, including us. We were charged $50 for not noticing the sign half a block down the street — on a holiday. I am absolutely disgusted and furious. Judging from the comments of people around us, I am not the only one who feels this way. This is how “our” town treats us? We sat through 15 minutes of a police motorcycle demonstration — not one police officer cracked a smile or waved the whole time. All those tickets are the icing on the cake. No wonder the police have such little community support. This was nothing but a cheap cash grab. All the tickets issued in Fort Langley on Monday should be void. On my parking ticket was my full name, address and date of birth. This was left on my windshield. Can you say identity theft? Can you say privacy laws? L. Craig, Langley

HARD TO FIND Editor: The Parliament of Canada has a new website. I wonder why they have made it difficult to find MPs and ministers? With the old website, the very first thing you saw on the ‘front’ page was a directory to readily find all MPs and ministers. From there you could find their e-mail addresses and biographies. With the new website, one has to have a postal code to search for an MP. This seems strange to me. James Charles, Langley

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Kendra Redekop (left) and Hannah Lang (right) will show their suites to the public on May 28 and 29. suite, Redekop’s final total cost was $3,024. Hannah Lang, 21, attends BCIT full-time and is also in the Interior Design program. She describes her style as vintageromantic and sophisticated with an “antique modern feel, but so that it is still livable up to the times.” Her suite, “A Moment in Paris” uses deep tones and vintage pieces to create an atmosphere that blends together cohesively. Lang spent her younger years rearranging her bedroom furniture and designing houses on the computer game “The Sims,” but she’s never had a space of her own, with a budget to command. “Actually doing it in real life is different,” she said. “It’s interesting how everything comes together in the end.” In order to stay on track with the budget, Lang prioritized her spending. “I made sure I had things like the bed frame and the tables before I did anything else, just to be sure I could make it.” Her safe spending brought

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Police officers sit outside courtrooms in heavily backed-up Surrey Provincial Court awaiting their turn to be called. If they’ve come for a trial that has already been adjourned multiple times, it could be their third or even fourth appearance in an attempt to testify in the case. And if the institutional delay is ruled excessive, the case may be tossed out and the accused will walk free, rendering the officers’ time and effort null and void. Critics say it all adds up to a colossal waste of taxpayers’ money. And the hours police spend in court is just the tip of the iceberg. By the time they set foot in court, officers have spent many hours investigating and interviewing witnesses. DNA tests or other forensic work and expenses may have been ordered. After a suspect is collared, there is also a mountain of paperwork to be completed, notably the report to Crown counsel requesting Evan SEAL/Black Press charges. Police officers log numerous hours preparing paperwork and performing other necessary procedures for trials. With What’s more, in recent years the duty to disclose evidence to increasing frequency, that hard work is going to waste as crippling court congestion is causing cases to be thrown out. the defence has become far more onerous and now consumes much more police time than in sive months-long sting to get Berner to admit to zens and weaken the deterrent of penalties for and a greatly increased complexity of cases. For example, an impaired driving trial that the past — particularly if there are translation an undercover officer she drank three glasses the criminally inclined. of wine before driving that day. “There used to be a sense that if you do the once took a couple of hours can now take and transcription costs involved with nonCessford said his force would still put the crime, whatever level of that it might be, you’re three days. Some police officers do nothing but English speaking witnesses. going to suffer the consequences,” Fassbender handle disclosure requirements. “The costs are huge for us,” Delta Police same resources into a similar case today. “On a much less-serious offence, we would said.“I think people are beginning to question And court delay means a longer, more chalChief Jim Cessford said, recounting one case be very, very careful about how far we would that. ” lenging job of protecting witnesses in serious where disclosure and transcription costs Too many defendants and skilled defence crimes, Plecas said. alone devoured more than $250,000 over six get into the investigation,” he said. Even when charges aren’t at risk of being lawyers know how to exploit delays, he said. “The delays are just devastating in so many months. Fassbender said court delays are driving ways,” he said. “We’re saying at the end of the “To have the case denied because of unrea- quashed, there are still dangers from delay. Witnesses may forget details and weaker costs up. day to a victim, ‘Your case is not being dealt sonable delay is really, really frustrating for If officers appear in court on their with because we don’t everyone,” Cessford said. “That really sends a testimony — from civilians or police officers — can result in the accused regular work shifts, that’s time they have a system which is bad message to everyone.” aren’t available to actually police the capable of doing this’.” Cases are increasingly being tossed out walking away unpunished. “Memories start to fade, ” Cessford community, forcing detachments to Some relief could be on over delays in Surrey and across B.C. because said. “They’re not as sharp as if the backfill with other staff. the way. jammed courthouses can’t keep up. And if officers are in court on their New administrative penMore than 2,100 criminal cases have dragged case had been brought forward much sooner.That can have an effect on the days off, overtime must be paid. alties instead of charges on so long, they are at risk of being quashed. Either way, Fassbender said, delays for impaired driving may The reason? A severe shortage of judges — as outcome.” The police job of protecting and in court translate into more taxpayer mean much fewer drunk well as sheriffs and other court support staff — managing witnesses — tracking them dollars being spent and sometimes drivers clogging the courts, because of chronic provincial underfunding of as they move to new cities or provfewer boots on the ground to patrol Plecas said. the system. inces and getting them to come back communities. That might — over time Police officers realize what happens in the to testify — also becomes more oner“It all drains on the human and — help reduce the court Peter Darryl court system is out of their hands. case backlog, which Plecas But investigations that go nowhere or die ous as cases drag on. Fassbender financial resources the more they Plecas “The witnesses lose interest and have to be in court.” believes is the main reain the courts without justice being dispensed they tend to cut us out after a while, ” He wants “creative solutions” purson behind the reform that hurt officer morale, Cessford said. Cases can be quashed by judges or stayed Cessford said. “They lose confidence in the sued — even night court sittings if that’s what some observers have criticized as a de facto decriminalization of impaired driving. by prosecutors who anticipate a judicial stay system.They think ‘this is not justice, this is not it takes. But he also said the province must hire more “What they’ve in effect done is dump those because of delay. Crown sometimes bargains working’.” * * * judges to help reduce the case backlog. cases, ” he said. down to a lesser charge to secure a guilty plea. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender fears “I happen to think it’s worth it,” Fassbender Not everyone is convinced the shift to Prosecutors are now increasingly triaging incoming charge requests from police because too many suspected criminals aren’t even get- said.“We need to give the police and the judi- roadside impaired driving penalties is in itself ciary the tools to deal with some of this stuff.” a silver bullet that will relieve pressure on the court congestion has forced them to raise the ting into court in the first place. They’re being turned aside by prosecutors * * * system. bar for charge approval. Criminologist Daryl Plecas of the University Samiran Lakshman, president of the B.C. As a result, lesser offences such as non-vio- who can’t justify loading so-called minor cases into the already jammed system. of the Fraser Valley says there are not enough Crown Counsel Association, said early evidence lent property crimes are less likely to make the And he suspects police increasingly aren’t judges, prosecutors or courthouses to deal suggests police who are freed up from the cut, particularly if the evidence doesn’t provide pursuing cases they know will never get to with the caseload. hours spent on impaired driving investigations, a very strong likelihood of conviction. He traces the rise in congestion to govern- the accompanying paperwork, and court time, The trend is also affecting policing deci- court. “People are frustrated by that and the police ment’s decision nine years ago to close two are getting back on the street faster and pursusions on the level of resources committed to ing other cases to bring to court. an investigation — particularly for less-serious are frustrated by it,” said Fassbender, who co- dozen courthouses across B.C. chairs the Lower Mainland District RCMP/ “Whose brainchild was that?” Plecas asked. “They’re going and finding other criminals,” crimes that could be bogged down in court Mayors’ Consultative Forum and sits on Metro “You in effect narrowed that funnel such that Lakshman said. “They’re policing the comdelays and ultimately quashed. no matter what police do, the capacity of the munity in ways they weren’t able to when Delta’s Carol Berner was convicted of dan- Vancouver’s policing issues committee. He said there are too many prolific offend- court system is only so much. Only an idiot they were spending time on time-consuming gerous driving and impaired driving causing impaired driving files. death in the crash that killed four-year-old Alexa ers with numerous charges on their files who would think that was sustainable.” “It’s great for the community. But it does never seem to suffer consequences. Attrition resulting in fewer sitting judges and Middelaer in Ladner on May 17, 2008. nothing to relieve the pressure of how many of It all threatens to corrode public confidence reduced court time came despite a growing Delta Police staged an elaborate and expenin the justice system among law-abiding citi- population, more police officers being hired, these files are coming into the system.”

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Pat recalls, “One day we were ready to start the parade and the Model A wouldn’t start. For a moment it looked like we were going to have to get out and push but it ﬁnally cranked over.”

“It wasn’t a difﬁcult position to hold,” says Gordon, the male Senior of the Year. “I was glad to help out. After the Senior’s Resource Centre received funding cuts, staff were being laid off and some programs were being cut or scaled back so we were asked to go one more year so the Senior of the Year celebration wouldn’t be lost all together.”

“Rene’ showed up with his roadster one day and we got to do the whole parade in the rumble seat. That was a memorable experience,” says Gordon. When asked if she was going to leave the position gracefully, Pat laughed, “Certainly, I’ll be a lady, it is time to let others enjoy the experience. I have had a lot of fun and it has given me and others a great opportunity to promote the great work of those at the Senior’s Centre.

“They didn’t have to ask me twice,” says Pat. “Riding in all the parades and getting invited to all the civic dinners is something you can get used to. At the end of last year, people were just starting to recognize us. I was always ﬂattered when people would come up and ask me if I was the senior lady of the year.” The Senior’s of the Year are invited as guests to the City and Township Volunteer banquets, the Douglas Day Dinner and the Heritage dinner. They are regulars in all

When asked if they had any special memories, their mode of transportation came up. Local antique car owner Rene Doyharcabal has two restored Model A’s, a roadster and a coupe. He shines them up and brings them out to carry Gordon and Pat through the parades.

“I’ll be sorry to see it go,” says Caffery. “It has been nice to meet so many people and put names to faces. I have met so many dedicated senior volunteers I often ﬁnd myself asking why they weren’t chosen in-

bled when they told me. It has been quite an honour and I have been very pleased to meet so many great people in our community.”

The end of their ofﬁcial duties doesn’t mean the end of the tireless work these two for the community. Both Gordon and Pat continue to give back to the Langley seniors.

The 2011 Seniors of the Year will be chosen this week and introduced at a tea June 6th at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre.

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The First Annual Langley Senior Langley, B.C. – This June, get ready to hit the links while raising money for a good cause. Registration is now open for the ﬁrst annual Langley Senior Resources Society (LSRS) Golf Tournament, taking place Thursday, June 2 at Redwoods Golf Course.

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yearly deﬁcit. That’s why we’re really looking forward to this year’s tournament—it will help us raise much-needed funds and awareness.” Nikki Barrett, branch manager at Envision’s Willoughby location, adds that Envision’s participation in the tournament will help the Society reach out to as many seniors as possible. “LSRS is committed to helping seniors in our community enjoy lives of dignity, hope and security. But as an independent charitable organization they need all the support the community can provide, which is why we’re so proud to lend our name and ﬁnancial support to this golf tournament.”

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which enables them to perform at Seniors’ Centres and Care facilities. Over the past few years they have performed at the Cloverdale Rodeo as well as other town fairs. Three years ago, the club felt ready to tackle a new challenge – a theatrical performance that told a dramatic story and showcased the dogs. Ray Underwood agreed to lead the group and thus was born Escape the Darkness, a theatrical production staged at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey last November. What a crazy couple of years the club had, raising money to stage such an elaborate performance, building two sets, sewing costumes, and rehearsing with dogs and indoor kites (another element in the production). The production went off amazingly well and the 800+ audience gave Paws 2 Dance a standing ovation. This was certainly a ﬁrst in the dog world. Because Paws 2 Dance is a non-proﬁt organization, they were able to make generous donations to Langley’s Critter Care and the Brookswood Senior Centre. In 2012, the group plans to stage a second production, this one entitled: Shadows of Eternity. The set is ancient Egypt and the story promises to be even more exciting and rehearsals have already started.

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June 20: Demo, Crofton Manor, Vancouver J June 26: Delta Animal Expo, Ladner J July J 9, 10: Critter Care July J 20: Fairhaven, Burnaby July J 26: Fairhaven, Burnaby August 20: Tapestry, UBC A To book a demonstration, contact the Demo Chair, Jan Hodge, at janken62@telus.net.

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When Is One a Senior? By Kelly Neufeld, Editor of Impowerage Magazine Happy Seniors Week. It’s great to see a week dedicated to celebrating and featuring seniors in our community. But what exactly defines a senior and when do you transition from being an adult to a senior adult? I work for the Impowerage magazine which is an online magazine for active older adults. We deliberately avoided the use of the word ‘senior’ in our tagline because while our magazine is intended for people over 50, we know there are people in their 60s and 70s who feel uncomfortable describing themselves as seniors. The word ‘senior’ seems to bring up notions of rocking chairs and nursing homes. But the reality is that people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s are likely to be living on their own, have an active social life and be conscious of their health. There is some confusion over the exact age one technically becomes a senior. Some definitions start at age 59, 60 or 65. But since many people feel years younger than their biological age it can be a while before they actually feel like a senior. As one man, Bernard Baruch, put it, “Old age is always 15 years older than I am.” Some of the confusion over the term ‘senior’ comes from the changing face of aging. The age 65 is known as the retirement age although retirement is a modern idea. Before the Social Security Act in 1935, people simply worked until they died. And the only reason age 65 was used to define “retirement age” is not because we go through some biological degenerative metamorphosis in our sixth decade, but because that was the average life expectancy when the bill was written. But these days people are living longer, much longer, and retirement doesn’t always happen at 65.

In the 1940s, the average life expectancy for males was 63 while women had a life expectancy of 66. Now Canadian men have a life expectancy of 77 years while women have a life expectancy of 82. The average person will enjoy 15 more years of life than previously expected. But we still only have a few stages of life in which to categorize people in: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood, middleage and seniors. But there is a big difference between someone who is 65 and someone who is 95. Technically, they are both seniors but in most cases their lifestyles would be very different. Another problem with trying to compartmentalize people into rigid age groups is the fact that people are not following the traditional age norms anymore. Now it is perfectly normal for one to be a grandparent or to be a new mother at 40. Some people retire early at 30 and others choose to continue working even when they reach 100. When we describe someone as a teenager we can assume and mostly be right that they are still in school, unmarried and presumably without children. But calling someone a senior doesn’t explain anything about that person other than their age. Should we get rid of arbitrary labels all together? In your opinion, when does onse become a senior? When did others start referring to you as a senior? Should we invent a new label for the early senior years? Kelly Neufeld is the editor of Impowerage.com, an online magazine for active older adults. The magazine was founded by Langley cataract surgeon, Dr. Carolyn Anderson and raises funds for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases affecting older adults.

Last Day to Vote for 50+ Writing! Today is the last day to cast your ballot for your favorite entry in the online Impowerage writing contest. The Impowerage magazine invited readers to share their stories of life after 50 and your votes will determine the $500 grand prize winner. The six finalists are living proof that it’s never too late to do anything from running your first marathon, traveling the world to starting an organization or restoring your health. “The response to the contest was overwhelming,” exclaims magazine founder, Dr. Carolyn Anderson, “we had so many stories from around the world. It really affirmed Impowerage’s mission that’s it’s never too late to do anything.”

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hen Dissikuss moved to Langley last year, it was in pursuit of greater things for his music career. With his producer, Sean (Two-Bit) Lennox, he has been working on a new extended-play disc of about five tracks, to be released directly to iTunes later this year. Dissikuss started playing around with hip hop beats when he was 14, while he was hanging out with friends, playing ball in Surrey, he said. In 2008, the rapper decided to take his music and pursue a career in hip hop, using his lyrics to tell true-to-life stories and share his experiences. “I try to keep it as true to who I am and what I do as possible,” he said. In 2009, he pre-released his single “Collateral Damage,” which went No.2 among all genres on the MySpace charts. The positive response the song got on MySpace prompted Dissikuss to finish the album, which was released on April 1, 2010 under the same title. “This, basically, is just a big voice,” Dissikuss said. “I’m in a position where I can get out there and talk to people on a big scale.” Using the chance to speak to people, he tells them to “take a second and breathe in your life, and realize what you have. Even if you come from different upbringings, different trials and tribulations in your life, you can always find a positive energy in it.” His rap name, Dissikuss, represents a different message. “It’s a derivative of ‘I Discuss,’” he said. He’s bringing a raw look into his life, discussing

situations in his life in an open forum, sometimes in an encrypted context. Over the past three years, he has performed with KYPRIOS, Swollen Members, DJ E-Swift and Westcoast Familia — also based out of Langley. “I’ve never felt more love for my music than when I moved to Langley,” he said. “The community’s really embraced it.” Dissikuss writes his own songs, but he gets his inspirations from other artists, beat makers and music genres. Every opportunity to meet with a new artist is a chance to learn, as he tries to make his way to the top. His latest single, Life Story, was featured on www. hiphopcanada.com in February, 2011. Like most artists, Dissikuss has an inner critic and as a result, he throws away hundreds of songs to get to 20 and then takes that down to five. He feels he can get the best creative piece that he can present by collaborating with producers and music workers on his music.

“I’m probably my biggest critic,” said Dissikuss. “I throw a lot of ideas in the garbage can and some people come over and listen to it and say like, ‘What are you talking about? This is actually really good.’” Representing himself and his music has put him right into the thick of everything in the music industry, from producing in a home-studio, to selling tickets outside of his shows two minutes before the start. He takes no shortcuts in doing what he can to help his fans enjoy the music in his pursuit of a professional rapping career. He and Two Bit say that they have even delivered tickets to people’s doors for them. He worked with Fuel house designs and Ear Art music studios to make Collateral Damage, which he says he sourced thousands of other songs to find inspiration for the 11 on the CD. “Working with other artists, producers, they’re constantly pushing you to be better,” he said. To learn more about Dissikuss, to hear his music, or for info about upcoming shows visit http://www. reverbnation.com/dissikuss#! or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/dissikuss.

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We look, but don’t see; hear but don’t listen, and in the process, we do a great disservice to the people who may need our help the most. That’s the message a Langley high school student will try to convey as she presents her original play, Invisible Out Loud. Written and directed by Desiree Wallace, the drama examines the way homeless people are treated by society. “My play is focused on misconceptions about homelessness,” said the 18-year-old LSS student who volunteers at Joe’s soup kitchen in St. Joseph’s Catholic church. Drawing on a combination of her own experiences and research, Wallace crafted a story about a homeless man named Buddy who has settled outside the doors of a hotel. As guests come and go, they barely spare a glance for the downtrodden man, even though he tries to be friendly and make conversation with them. “Homeless people tend to be invisible to people. We

she won’t be don’t really treat pursuing a career them like they’re on the stage. human,” said the Instead, young playwright. she plans to “I have two study global passions — art stewardship at and drama, and Capilano College. the issue of The young homelessness. I’ve Desiree Wallace integrated the playwright woman is already putting her two,” she said. convictions into “I love to write, but this is the first play I’ve writ- action. Used clothes and blankets, ten.” Aside from suffering the occa- new socks will be collected at sional bout of writer’s block, the door will be given to Fraser she said, the process went fairly Holland, Langley’s community outreach worker to distribute. smoothly. Invisible Out Loud will be “I was really inspired by my subject,” she said. “It came from performed at Langley Secondary School’s dramnasium on Thursthe heart.” The play intersperses moments day, May 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. of levity within the drama, she Before Wallace’s play, which runs said. Wallace cast the play’s 10 char- approximately 45 minutes, the acters from the Grade 11 and 12 audience will get the opportustudents she’s worked alongside nity to watch a number of short student films. in the school’s drama program. LSS is located at 21405 56 “I wanted to do it last year, but I had no time,” said Wallace, who Ave. Admission to the play is by graduates this spring. donation to Langley’s CommuShe has been involved in nity Outreach program, with a drama and musical theatre suggested minimum donation for several years, however, of $5. once she’s done high school,

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A 2008 production of Screaming Silently is shown. Written by Langley playwright Shane Rochon, the drama has been accepted to this summer’s Fringe Festival. It will play at Sun Yat-Sen Garden.

A Langley playwright will soon get the chance to show off his work in one of the most picturesque — if unusual — theatre settings Vancouver has to offer. Shane Rochon’s play, Screaming Silently, has been accepted as an official submission to the Vancouver International Fringe Festival and will be performed in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in September. Written in 2008, Screaming Silently tells the story of four grown siblings who reunite for their father’s memorial service. The deceased, a famous film director, leaves behind a controversial legacy. As the siblings face each other and themselves, they uncover family secrets no one is expecting. It is, said Rochon, “a play that reminds us all that it is never too late to make things right.” “It has an optimistic, hopeful message — that life goes on.” Screaming Silently began as a youth-centered project, but over the years, adults have come to see it and have related to its message of forgiveness, said Rochon, 30, who also plays one of his characters. “I like to write about what people are going through, and my own experiences, too. “If you don’t tap into what people

are going through, you’re not going to have an impact,” he said. Rochon, who came to B.C. from Quebec five years ago, soon launched a small drama company called “me2You Productions,” which was targeted at youth and young adults who wanted to give acting a try, and to be challenged to portray complex characters. Back in Montreal, Rochon had attended Dawson College and then worked for five years before opting to head west. “I came to a point where I needed a change of pace and scenery,” he said of his decision to move to B.C. “I didn’t know anyone here. I just packed up my belongings and came.” Drawn by the reputation of Christian Life Assembly church, Rochon settled in Langley. Last March, he mounted a production titled Limbo to coincide with Freedom Week — a week targeted to raise awareness of human trafficking — held in Langley City. Then he turned his attention to Vancouver’s Fringe Festival, for which he decided to dust off his first play, which has been reworked and partially recast over several performances since its debut. It is being directed by Heather Dallas. Unsuccessful in the lottery, which is the sole method used to determine which productions will play on Fringe Festival stages on and around Granville Island, Rochon opted to

take the BYOV approach. “Bring Your Own Venue” offers theatre groups the opportunity to find their own place to play, and yet still be an official part of the festival. Even though he will be well away from the main event, Screaming Silently “is still part of the festival,” said Rochon.“It’s just not on Granville Island, but it’s mentioned in all the publicity.” Between now and Fringe time, audiences will have three chances to check out the play, as Rochon mounts it in Abbotsford, East Vancouver, Fort Langley and Surrey. The cast includes a med student, a food caterer, a teacher, a playwright, a high school student and an RCMP chaplain. There is no charge to attend any of the productions, but donations will be accepted, Rochon said, explaining the play is being done on a shoestring budget, with all the props brought from home, purchased at Value Village or built for the occasion. On Friday, June 17, the play will come to Living Waters Assembly, 9095 Glover Rd. in Fort Langley. Start time is 7:30 p.m. On Sept. 16, again at 7:30 p.m. it will be staged at New Life Assembly, 8868 128 St. in Surrey. At Fringe, Rochon’s play will be featured Sept. 10, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden, 578 Carrrall St., Vancouver. Go to vancouverfringe.com/lineup/ to learn more.

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Langley Players’ Lost in Yonkers will represent the Fraser Valley region at the Theatre B.C. contest in Kamloops after being named ‘best production’ at the zone festival. Best supporting actress Ashley Sutton; Best costume design - Bunny Patterson; Best set design - Mary Renvall. “It is the thrill of a lifetime to have our production honoured in all these categories,” said Renvall. Lost In Yonkers producer, is now immersed in all the details of taking the show —

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Langley Blaze’s Dustin Houle is on the radar for next month’s Major League Baseball draft. The 17-year-old left home in Penticton last year to come join the Blaze program.

Growing up, nothing came easy for Dustin Houle, but his hard work and determination have put him on the radar for next month’s Major League Baseball amateur draft GARY AHUJA Times Sports

unger fuels Dustin Houle. While he watched his classmates show up to school in name-brand products, money was tight at his house. “It was tough seeing all the other kids with their luxurious stuff and I had to scrape by to get food in my belly,” the 17-yearold admits. “I saw the kids with all their stuff and said to myself, “OK, I have to be better than them to get to where I want to go.” Houle uses this hunger as his

motivation. “It makes me work a lot harder because I know I have to outwork everybody,” he said. “Just knowing that I don’t come from a lot makes me hungry to get to where I want to be.” Growing up in Penticton, Houle played plenty of sports, but baseball was his love. Both his parents played, as did his brother Jade, who is two years younger. Wherever there was an open field, Houle would be out there playing, either in a game against kids a couple years older than

him, or in the backyard with his family, throwing the ball around. But even getting into organized baseball was a challenge. “(We) didn’t have much growing up, it would be hard for me even to pay for baseball, which is a pretty cheap sport to get into it,” Houle said. The generosity of coaches and sponsors, who helped the family cover registration costs, allowed Houle to suit up every season. And he definitely showed a knack for the game as a powerhitting third-baseman/catcher for the South Okanagan Tigers, Penticton’s minor baseball association. But to take the next step, Houle needed to leave home, so last year, he came to Langley and joined the Blaze program. It wasn’t the easiest decision — Houle’s mom still cries occasionally when she talks to him and fitting in at a new

school can be a tough challenge during the teenage years — but it has turned out to be a smart move in terms of the long-term benefits. As well as being forced to “grow up and take on more responsibility” Houle was exposed to better competition and more opportunities. With the Blaze, Houle is batting .256 with five extra-base hits in 15 games. He sits second in the PBL with 14 RBIs, just two back of the league lead, despite two less games played and a dozen fewer at-bats. He has also stolen five bases and is an outstanding fielder. Over a full season in 2010, Houle hit .289 with nine extrabase hits and 19 RBIs in 42 games and 121 at-bats. “He is arguably one of our best hitters and one of the best in the country,” said Blaze coach Jamie Bodaly

Playing in the PBL, considered perhaps the top U18 league across Canada, led to his selection as part of the Canadian junior national team program. Houle, along with three of his Blaze teammates, has been in the Dominican Republic with the Canadian squad for the past two weeks. They are due back on Friday. “It’s a big honour to have that Canadian name across your chest,” he said. “No other feeling is better than that.” Houle also finds himself on the radar for next month’s MLB amateur draft. One scouting website has him listed as the second-ranked prospect among the 37 Canadian high school players eligible for the June 6 draft. For his part, Houle is attempting to focus on playing and getting better. He does admit that having scouts watch you can make for difficult times. “(The scouts) are low key but it is still nerve-wracking at times, a bunch of scouts looking at you,” he said. “A lot of pressure is on.” And should Houle get drafted but not sign with whichever team selects him, he already has a scholarship to Florida’s Chipola College, one of the top junior college baseball programs in the U.S. Baseball Canada’s Greg Hamilton said Houle has a chance to be a real solid player, citing his arm strength and bat as his best attributes. “He takes instruction very well,” the coach said. “And he carries himself like a professional player. I think if he choses that route, he will play well every day.” Bodaly said that you can tell Houle is committed to improving his craft. “Baseball is his life, he is dedicated to the game,” he said. “He wants to learn, he wants to get better.” When he arrived in Langley last season, Houle had the tools, but was very raw. But through hard work, he has improved to the point he has a scholarship for next season should the pro game not pan out. Houle remains humble and hard-working, and grateful for the opportunities he has received. “It feels good to know I have worked hard enough to achieve what I have (so far),” he said. He is also quick to credit his coaches, past and present, for his success. Especially with the Blaze and their myriad of connections in the baseball world. “It is good to have guys like that in your corner,” Houle said. “Having them as supporters is probably key to where I am right now.”

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Brookswood Bobcats’ Carolyn Sutherland (left) leads Maple Ridge’s Danielle Giesbrecht and Sardis’ Robyn Kempers in the girls’ 100m heat at the Fraser Valley track and field championships at the Coquitlam Town Centre Stadium. Sutherland went on to win the silver medal in the event as well as gold medals in the long jump and the 4x100 relay event. For complete results, visit www.fraservalleytrack.com.

Red-hot Blaze atop standings The Langley Blaze pushed their winning streak to eight games as they sit in top spot of the B.C. Premier Baseball League. The U18 ball club swept a Sunday doubleheader, 11-0 and 9-4, against the host Coquitlam Reds at Mundy Park. The victories improve Langley to 18-3 and give them a threegame lead atop the standings. In the opener, the Blaze

used back-to-back five-run innings to blow open the game, while pitcher Devon Stewart delivered a gem, allowing just one hit over the game’s five innings. Scott McCarthy led the offence with two hits, three runs and three RBIs. Tyler Barlow and Bill Germaine had two RBIs apiece, while Ricky Bertrand had one. The second game required

Langley to overcome an early 3-0 hole. The Blaze eventually tied the score at four and then struck for six runs in the sixth inning. Matt Cratty drove in three runs — with a home run and a double — while Josh Wray, Germaine and Barlow had one RBI apiece. Justin Geerts threw two innings of relief to pick up the win.

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Reegan Comeault scored the overtime winner as the Langley Jr. Thunder notched their first win of the season by rallying from a fourgoal deficit in junior A lacrosse action. Comeault scored his third goal and sixth point of the game, on Thursday night at the Langley Events Centre. The Thunder trailed the Port Coquitlam Saints 7-3 late in the second period before pulling off the comeback victory in a battle of two winless teams. Ryley Brown took over in goal from Trent Gabriel after the seventh Saints goal, and shut the door the rest of the way, stopping all 13 shots he faced. Dylan Quinn had a goal and two assists, while Sean Lundstrom, Colton Porter and Brandon Bull had a goal and an assist apiece. Nathan Henare had the other goal while Nick Stone had three assists. The win improved Langley to 1-4. UUUUU A four-goal deficit was too much to overcome as the Langley Thunder dropped a 9-6 decision to the Maple Ridge Burrards. Maple Ridge struck four times in the game’s opening 13 minutes on their way to a 9-6 victory on Sunday at Planet Ice in Western Lacrosse Association action. The loss came on the heels of Langley’s 13-13 draw against the Victoria Shamrocks on Friday at Bear Mountain Arena. Against the Burrards, the Thunder were done in by a porous penalty kill, which was burned for six goals on 11 chances. Kerry Susheski led the Langley offence with a pair of goals, while Athan Iannucci had one goal and three helpers. In Friday’s draw, the Shamrocks scored twice in the final two minutes to force overtime, where both teams struck for two goals. Andrew Potter had two goals and four assists, while Iannucci had two goals and three assists. Dan Williams had two goals and two assists and Pat Saunders had three goals and and an assist.

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Required immediately for our twenty seven year old well established Lower Mainland Company with a large ﬂeet of cranes and boom trucks. You MUST have a ticket and be experienced with a class 1 driver’s license. We offer a great work environment and the opportunity to succeed.

If you would like to join our team, please e-mail: eamon@megacranes.com or fax: 604-599-5250 No calls please.

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ENTERPRISE Steel Fabricators, a quality driven pressure vessel and process skid manufacturer, headquartered in the Okanagan valley, is currently recruiting for the following positions: Journeyman Pressure Vessel and Pipe Welders. Must be competent in using a variety of processes and fillers in Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel. Must have experience in preparation and welding work as instructed or indicated on drawings. Required to have a thorough understanding of and experience with SMAW and GMAW techniques. Experienced Vessel /Pipe Fitters. Must be able to read, follow drawings and complete work accurately. Experience in vessel internals, nozzles and pipe spooling. Strong industry knowledge of vessel fitting/welding requirements. Must be organized and possess good communication skills. Minimum 3 years of vessel fitting experience. Successful candidates will be self motivated team players capable of working in a shop environment. Please email your resume to hrgroup@entsf.ca

HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC Local Transport company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. Must be available for days, evenings and weekend work. The successful applicant will be responsible to service, repair & maintain a fleet of tractor & trailer units. Holding a class 1 license is an asset but, not a requirement for the position. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Please reply to PO BOX 089 C/O The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S-2H5 WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306634-8389”

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WAREHOUSE

SHIFT Supervisor. The candidate will have basic metal working skills and experience in planning, scheduling, training and supervision in manufacturing. Foundry background with Q/A and metallurgy, an asset. Shift work required. Wages to be negotiated. Submit application by May 31, 2011:: e-mail to reg.police@robar.ca or mail to: Human Resources, Robar Industries Ltd., 12945 78 Ave., Surrey, BC, V3W 2X8 TRADESMAN for full-time job in Surrey Foundry. Journeyman Millwright with BC or Inter-Provincial T/Q. Shift work required. Submit resume by May 31, 2011. e-mail to reg.police@robar.ca or mail to: H/ R, Robar Industries Ltd., 12945 78 Ave., Surrey, BC V3W 2X8

PERSONAL SERVICES

Diesel Engine Mechanics CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop. Preference given to applicants with DDC & MBE engine exp.

E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749 ISLAND MANUFACTURING and metal fabricating shop needing a qualiﬁed Metal Designer. Must have Auto Cad experience. Mechanically inclined with knowledge of the Transportation industry. Email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

SHANGHAI. Spring Special $10 off with ad, 10am-12am 604591-1891, 16055 Fraser Hwy, Sry

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

Bergamonte- The Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to ﬁnd out how to get a free bottle with your order.! 888-470-5390

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The Langley Times is seeking a student for a paid reporter internship position. The successful applicant will have good writing and photography skills, a practical knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and knowledge of and interest in the online side of the community news business, including video. This position will involve two to three days work per week from June through early September, with one of those days on weekends. Pay will be at the rate outlined in the CEP collective agreement. Applications and attached clippings can be e-mailed to Frank Bucholtz, editor, Langley Times by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in all types of: S Decking Systems S Railing Systems S Outdoor Living

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DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/career/ 1800-961-6616. MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available, 1-888-748-4126.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member *10.5% Targeted ROI Paid Monthly • Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To ﬁnd out more visit: www.TheAlternative.ca or contact Jerome Lochkrin 778-297-5053 or info@thealternaitve.ca * Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. 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 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

The ﬁnest in Outdoor Living... Design to Completion DECKING RAILINGS • Cedar • Glass • Vinyl decking • Aluminum • Trex decking • Wrought iron • Pressure treated • Trex railings • Deck repairs • Cedar • Paving stone • Pressure & Concrete Treated

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

OUTDOOR LIVING • Fireplaces • Kitchens & BBQ’s • Sun Rooms & Patio Covers • Landscaping • Hot Tubs & Pools • Trellis & Gazebos

Over 25 yrs exp.

EDUCATION/TUTORING

A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O M I N I U M MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certiﬁed. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

CONCRETE & PLACING

Concrete Lifting Specialist

Kristy 604.488.9161

Ross 604D535D0124 CONCRETE PLACING/FINISHING, Removal/ Replacement Experts. Free est. Call Chris (778)552-8537

Darryl 604-626-7100 Visit: www.deckexperts.ca

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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

35 + YEARS EXPERIENCE. Reno’s, Additions, Sun Decks, Fences, Finishing etc. Quality workmanship guarantd. References.

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

604-514-1349 Joe 604-202-3394

www.elementsofconcrete.com Decorative Concrete Contractors 604-467-1507

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SAWDUST

Exceptional Quality

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

On Time, On Budget, As Promised...

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services - jimsmowing.ca

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

ELECTRICAL

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

104607

Big Mountain Electric Bonded, experienced Friendly service Reasonable price No job too small Reno’s/Additions

778-892-4299 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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Member of BC Landscape and Nursery Association

TOPSOIL Planter mix or turf mix Meets or exceeds BC Landscape Standard Spec. Copy of Certiﬁcate for soil test available upon request

BARKMULCH SAND & GRAVEL BOULDERS

Call 604-531-5935 PARADISE LANDSCAPING

4 X 4 C/W bracker & hoepack

CATS

Call (604)889-6552

EX60 - EX300

BACKHOES

6 ways to wide blades

DUMP TRUCKS C/W Trailers

NEED CASH TODAY?

BOBCATS

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C/W attachments

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Quality Renovations • Fencing/Decks • Water Damage • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Finished Basements • 24 hr. Emergency Service • Grow-Op Remediation & Repair Ask about our Referral Program * BBB * Licensed * Insured * WCB

604.230.2217 / 604.999.5890

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FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry-Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018 ★ Kitchens ★ Bathrooms Basement & Garage conversions ★Additions ★ Laminate ★Hardwood ★ Engineered Wood ★ Tile ★Carpet ★Baseboard & Crown moldings ★Sundecks ★Rooﬁng.

TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

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AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

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

604-537-4140 Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744

HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES RENO’S

Free Estimates hudolinrenos@gmail.com

Call Dave: 604-862-9379

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

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

✔ Basement suites, decks ✔ Bathrooms, Kitchens ✔ Finishing work & moulding

MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classiﬁed in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassiﬁeds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

www.mdmservices.ca Serving Since 1993

FARM TRACTORS

604-777-5046

PAUL’S MOVING 5 Ton truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 778-808-2398 OR 1-888-507-2857 POPEYE’S MOVING, Res. Comm. Free est. Serving Langley, White Rock. N. Delta. 604-626-6651 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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LEGAL SERVICES

~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025 (24 hr) 788-688-0117

LANDSCAPING

CONTRACTOR Available

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

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

CARPET CLEANING

300

damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

FREE ESTIMATES Serving Langley since 1986 Lawn Mowing * Yard Cleanups Fertilizing * Hedges Pruning * Rubbish Removal New Lawns * Top Soil & Bark Mulch. Fully Insured

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, rerooﬁng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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

EXCAVATORS

WE, Jacob Calvin Romeyn, Amanda Joy Romeyn, Jacob Romeyn and Petronella Romeyn of of 22375 Labonte Ave, Langley, BC V2Y2S9 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Parcel A(60959SE), Plan 1474, Sublot 7, District Lot 317, Group 2, New Westminster Land District and located at 22375 Labonte Ave, Langley, BC V2Y2S9 Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Township of Langley 20338 65 Ave Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 by June 25, 2011

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NEED GUTTERS? I install continuous aluminum gutters. Free estimate. Call Paul (604)897-2453

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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Division of Black Press

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS 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

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

Intern Reporter

www.blackpress.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(604)531-5935 GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING ~ Excavation, Clearing ~ ~ Drainage, Final Grading ~ Free Estimates, 20 years exp. Fully Insured/WCB

(604)533-9108

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FENCING

6’ Cedar Fence: $16/ft. Hand blt. Sundecks, Sheds & Gazebos. Est’d 1989, free est. Brad 604-530-9331

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GARDENING

A CLEAN CUT Lawn Care, Landscape, Mini Excavating, triming 604-220-9097,604-856-1558 GARDEN & LAWN Maint. Pruning, Hedge trim, Power Raking, Aeration. Free Est. Jason 604-614-5954 HEDGE TRIMMING - Pruning, Weed/Moss control. Disposal. Call John at 778-241-0416 TURF BOYS. Lawn Maintenance, Weekly cuts, Aeration, Power rake, Lime, Fertilize, Hedge trim. Call 604-785-5596 or 604-888-0743

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

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES BBB MEMBER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Per Molson 575-1240 ~MASTER CARPENTER~ Framing, Finishing Millwork, Cabinets Complete Renovations Additions, Decks Gazebos, etc. Local references available

Call Derek (604)720-5955 WESTERLY

RESTORATION

Building envelope, full deck restoration, renovations, rot repair, rain screen, all types of cladding installation, general contractor. We do work for home owners and strata’s. Free consultation.

David (778)881-2877

www.westerlyrestoration.com

“

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

The Langley Times • Wednesday, May 25, 2011 • 45 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (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

For all your decorating needs call a Master Painter with AAA/BBB Rating? Dan Laybourn Paint Contracting 38 Years Experience All Aspects of Painting Int./Ext. Com/Residential Free Estimates call anytime!

Call 604-607-6659 or Cell, 604-537-3553

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

560

Rubbish Removal & more Small Haul Help.

604-202-3363

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL #1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing. LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.

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SUNDECKS

HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories. Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE SALE! 5. Furni-

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Chilliwack restaurant. Owner moving out of country, established clientele, 20yrs, in business. $125,000 neg. 604-798-4628 serious inquiries only, leave message.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

FRIDGE $175; stove $150; washer $150; dryer $125. Good cond. Warnty. Free del. 604-951-4002.

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AUCTIONS

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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TREE SERVICES

Hayden Painting Solutions Ltd www.haydenpainting.ca

SL PAINTING

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

Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

604-328-6387

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certiﬁed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184 NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 150 ($223.50). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

PETS 468

LIVESTOCK

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422. 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 SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. http://www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

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FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042

552

South West Pro Wash Mobile $99; Rancher $149

TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A to Z Rooﬁng Ltd. Spec in re-roofing, asphalt, cedar, ﬂat roof. Guar Wrk. WCB, BBB. 778-996-6479.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

GOT JUNK? Rubbish Removal

1-800-468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com Redeem this ad & Save $23

LANGLEY RUBBISH EXTRA CHEAP PRICES CALL ROGER

604-

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EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ﬁreplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

OKANAGAN

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best! LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open ﬂoor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large ﬂoating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

WEBSITE:

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MISC. FOR SALE

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464. 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

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

100-20436 Fraser Hwy., Langley

Deluxe 2 bdrm suites avail. Large balconies, ﬁreplace, insuite w/dryer. N/P. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200th & #1 Hwy).

HOUSES Tall Timbers Area - 238 & 58A Ave. Langley - Executive home with many upgrades, pool & hot tub on private park like setting 1/3 acres, 2841 sq ft, 3 bdrm, solarium & den, 5 appl, vaulted ceilings, upgraded kitchen, 2 gas f/ps, 3 bthms, 2 car garage, shed, lease req’d, n/s, n/p. Avail. May 15th/11, $3,000/Mos.

Call 604-881-7111 Email rental@thunderbirdvillage.ca Website www.thunderbirdvillage.ca Marcon Property Management Ltd

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

1st MONTH FREE

RENTALS

$675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

Ask for details

LOTS

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Must bring in this ad to receive 1st month free

19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley

1 BDRM SUITES AVAILABLE NOW!

Inquire about our huge rent incentives

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.

Please call 604-534-9499

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

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca CLOVERDALE BENBERG APTS. 17788 57 Ave. Senior building,1 & 2 bdrm suites avail now. Starting at $700 to $850/mo. 604-574-2078 CYPRESS PLACE. Lge 1 bdrm. Reno’d. Incl heat & h/w. Nr stores & medical facilities. NS/NP. 50+ Viewing 10am-5pm. Resident Mgr. Ann & John 604-530-2840. LANGLEY. 1 bdrm apt. Clean, quiet & secure. N/P. N/S. $750/mo. Avail. Gino 604-530-0417. LANGLEY. 5454-198 St 2 bd 2 bath, 6 appl, w/d, prkg, $1100. July 1. 604-572-0378; 778-866-3888

Nr LANGLEY CITY Hall & shops. Limerick Manor, 1 bdrm $705, 1bdrm 3rd ﬂr $734. adult oriented. N/P. Appt. 604-514-1480. SURREY - Highlands - Deluxe 2 bdrm. 2 bath, h/w ﬂrs. & new carpet / paint, all appli. incl’s w/d, like new. Now! Great Location. 778-883-4262

SUSSEX PLACE APT CALL FOR SPECIALS !!

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED Michael - 604-533-7578 Betsy - 604-533-6945

LANGLEY CITY

CHESTNUT PLACE

Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway

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

Ph: 604-533-4061 LANGLEY

CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!! Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.

Visit

604-530-0932

www. rentinfo.ca

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

Houses, Townhouses, Condos & Suites!

WANTED

Serving White Rock, S. Surrey, Surrey, Langley, Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen, Steveston, New West & Coquitlam

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

Phone 604-530-1912 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604. LANGLEY CITY on Industrial Ave. Excellent WAREHOUSE (1760 sq.ft.) with Ofﬁce / Mezzanine. Call 604-603-9584 or 604-309-3939. Langley City Small wrhse o/h dr, gd light $895 ALSO Willowbrook storage/hobby shop $695 604-834-3289

LANGLEY, 264/88th. 2bdrm mobile home. w/d. $900/mo. Avl immed. 778-855-5967 or 604-607-0033 WALNUT GROVE. Spac. 1 bdrm. mobile home on back of acreage. Acreage not incl. Very secluded. Absolutely N/s. $795/mo. + hydro. Avail. immed. 604-644-2884

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ABBOTSFORD 2653 James St. Avail now or June 1. 6 Bdrm house Can also be used as an ofﬁce. 4 appliances, no pets, $1350/mo. Call: 604-583-6844. Aldergrove. Totally renovated 4 bdrm + bsmt house. Lrg kitchen. All new appls. On farm. Nr schools & shopping. $1600 + utils. Avail now. 604-835-1200 or 604-825-7166. ..

Call 604-533-9780

WILLOUGHBY. 4 bdrm home huge great room, lge kitchen, 3 baths, ldry incl, dble garage NP/NS. Avail immed. $1900/mo. 778-908-7790. Willoughby 5000sf 5bdrm 6appls 3 baths f/p 1.35 acres RV prkg no growers pets or smokers $2100/mo. July 1. Byran 778-574-7978

20117 - 56 Avenue 1 & 2 bdrm suites SOUTH LANGLEY 2 bdrm mobile home with 3 horse barn & paddock. Avail now. $1200. 604-727-6058.

SUITES, LOWER

ALDERGROVE 26928 26A Ave. 1 & 2 Bdr stes, nr schl/prk. $650 & $750 incl utils & a/c. NP, NS, no laundry. Avail now. 604-857-3320 ALDERGROVE. Brand new 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. $1000/mo. incl. utils & own laundry. Nr school. Avail. now. N/s, n/p. 604-607-5019; 604-8072405 or 604-825-4171 CLOVERDALE, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Avail now. $1000/mo. incl util., cable, sep laundry, d/w. N/P, N/S. (604)574-4324 Walnut Grove Spacious 2 bdrm (1350 sf) W/D, $1100 Incl all utils, wireless & cable. Avail now. N/S N/P Contact Warren 778-772-6608

751

MAPLE MANOR APTS.

Call 604-534-0108

WANT THE BEST ACCOMMODATION (Langley) Short or long term rental - one week - one year. Kick back & relax in Walnut Grove. Executive 4 bdrm. + 2.5 bath, fully furnished & equipped. Crown mouldings, laminate ﬂooring & stainless steel appli. Jaccuzi tub and Gas F/P. Cable and WiFi. 2 car garage parking. No-Smoking inside, outdoor patio. Available June 1.

750

HOMES FOR RENT

5374 - 203rd St, Langley

$735 to $850 includes heat, hot water, cable to channel 43. On site security

Call Now (604)536-0220 or email info info@rentinfo.ca

604.888.2226

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

LANGLEY WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

Chilliwack - 700 Columbia Valley Rd. 3 bdrm Trailer on nice 25 acre lot. For agriculture, Farming, Garden etc. $1700/mo Call Sam 604-617-4222

www.cycloneholdings.ca

BRIGHTON APARTMENTS

Call 604-533-0209

S. Surrey / White Rock: 2205 King George Hwy. Older 3 bdrm house with over half acre corner lot. Close to beach, parks, hospital, etc. Lots of parking, own business, own company. $2000/mo.

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.

LANGLEY

Please call for details. On-site manager. Suites include fridge, stove, drapes & carpeted throughout. Hot water & parking included. Close to shopping & schools, on bus route. Seasonal swimming pool & tennis court. Some pets welcome.

LANGLEY, 2300 sq. ft. log home on 3/4 acre, 3 bdrm., grt. rm., 2 baths, gar., 6 appl., priv. treed park like setting, on river. Suit prof. or retired couple. Long term. June 1. $2150 LANGLEY, 3 bdrm + ofﬁce. 1400 sf rancher, lrg fncd yard, NS/NP, exc. refs req., min 1 yr lease, July 1st $1480/mo. Phone (604) 532-1626.

604-533-7710

LANGLEY: 5530-208 St. Quiet clean spac 2 bdrms, 4 appls, h/w, prkg incl. $875. Res. Mgr. N/P. Seniors 1/2 month discount. Avail now/Feb1. 604-534-1114, 9am-8pm.

Large 1 Bdrm. Apts $150 Move-In Allowance

Call Sandi, 604-534-3849 sandi@naicommercial.ca Visit us on the web at: www.goddardrentals.ca

Northland Apartments

Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher Covered Parking

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

560

LANGLEY

CONDOS

ONLY $729,000:

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398

HOMES FOR RENT

Langley - 202 & 54 Ave. Emerald Court, lovely bright & clean 2 bdrm condo on 2nd ﬂr, 1012 sq ft, 2 bthrms, 5 appl, gas f/p, laminate ﬂrs, wrap around deck, 1 sec u/g pkg, locker, n/s, n/p, lease req’d. Available June 1st. $1100/Mos.

Rainbow & Majorca

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

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 1-866-981-6591.

736

20051- 55 A Ave.

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

APARTMENT/CONDO

Linwood Place Apts

Villa Fontana & Stardust

559

RENTALS

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

in Langley City Ideal for children, next to park and green space. Available for immediate occupancy.

PETS

Adult Cat 6 yrs old needs good home, B&W Persian, neutered, indoor, affectionate. 604-534-9765 Beautiful Golden Retriever Pups-1st shots. Dewormed. Farm Raised. Avail June 4th. $575: 604-463-9841 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! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. view parents. Exc bloodline. (604)997-2404 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, adorable, black/tan, dewormed. $600. 778-378-6151. GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $500. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Choc., white & other colors. Non-shedding. If you need companionship call 604-820-9469 MULTI POM puppies, 2 M, 1 F, 8 wks old. Ready to go. All shots. $350 obo. Phone (604)825-2271. 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 PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 PUG PUPS, 11 weeks old. 1st shots. 3 females, $800 each. Call 778-808-5445. Purebred Westie puppies, $1200 Ready June 6, 1st shots, dewormed. Vet check, 604-316-8691 ROTTI PUPPIES, Male & Female. All shots and declawed. $500 each. Ready June 3rd. 604-767-4793 SHELTIE PUPPIES sable, price lowered, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed (604)826-6311

RECREATIONAL

50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver. Skippering/training available. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

706

2 BDRM APARTMENT FOR RENT

HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION Deli & Food Services Equipment. Consignment now being accepted. June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

RENTALS

Call 604-530-6555

ALDERGROVE- FOR RENT 4 stall barn, ring & paddocks For more info call Kathy 604-857-1666.

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MORTGAGES

CLOVERDALE 2BR townhouse @193ST- 60AVE 937 Sq Ft .,$239900 604-574-4103

AUCTION company seeks estate, antiques & collectibles. Pick up & storage www.westcoastauctions.ca 604-818-9473 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

636

640 MOVING OUT Sat.Sun.May28,29th,9to 6947 205st. Langley. ture,tools,etc.

SEPTIC TANKS

ACME SEPTIC TANK SERVICES • Septic Tank Cleaning • Portable Toilets • Fence Rental • Exc. Rates • Same Day Delivery Service Visa & M/C Accepted 778-908-5931

372

TOY POM 4 mo old, black $850. Two Med. Poms, 1.5 yrs old $650 obo. All males. 778-839-8007 aft 6

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

SUITES, UPPER

LANGLEY, E. Fraser Hwy. Upper ﬂoor of house ON 1/2 ACRE. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, W/D in sep. lndry rm, sm ofﬁce, lrg sitting rm, 3rd bdrm or? 2 balconies, 4 appls, carport, NS/NP.$1250.Phone 604-534-2046 WALNUT Grove Spacious 2 bdrm (1350 sf) W/D, $1100 Incl all utils, wirelss & cable. Avail now. N/S N/P Contact Warren 778-772-6608

• The Langley Times y y• Wednesday, May 25, 2011 RENTALS

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SUITES, UPPER

TRANSPORTATION 827

TRANSPORTATION 845

VEHICLES WANTED

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

WALNUT GROVE 2 bdrm upper ﬂr. Heat, hydro & prkg incl $800/mo. Np/Ns. Avail immed. 604-513-5829

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TOWNHOUSES

The Scrapper

LANGLEY

RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX 2 & 3 Bdrm T/Homes Move-In Allowance!!

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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

2006 NORTHSHORE 30ft Travel trlr dble 36” slide w/rear bunk beds full load $19,900. 604-819-3803

Call 604-532-2036

2007 Jayco Jayfeather 29D

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1979 Cadi Eldo Biarritz, one owenr, collector, continental kit, gar. kept. 204 K. $3,500. 604-535-5777

810

AUTO FINANCING

Preowned, exceptional value, loaded, a/c, ultra lite, rear living w/dual rockers, hide a bed sofa, stereo w/DVD/CD. Stk. 1008 MeridianRV.com 1-877-213-5243

2007 TOPAZ FS305RL Dinette Slide, Three burner stove,

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2002 Lincoln NAVIGATOR white, 46,500 kms, 1 lady owner, immaculate. Must see. 604-818-0368 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $24,900. 604-943-0210.

851

thermal pane windows, fantastic fan. $29,995 (Stk. 30133A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 $0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

2008 COUGAR

Preowned, exceptional value, loaded, a/c, rear kitchen, sofa slide out, ﬂat screen TV, walk around queen bed, enclosed underbelly. Stk. 2024 MeridianRV.com 1-877-213-5243

TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1995 TOYOTA pick up TRUCK Reg. cab, 5 speed, Bedliner, CD Player 308,000 kms will probably go for 200,000 more, as the engine has been VERY WELL MAINTAINED. New Battery and Belts. A great worry free work truck! $3,400. 604-828-3877. 1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500, 141,100 km, new tires & level kit, exc cond. $8100 obo. Phone 604-536-5687. 2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393 2005 GMC SIERRA, 2 whl dr, 6 cyl. 86K. White. New tires, longbox, alloy wheels. $8100. 778-868-9173. 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 Laramie, diesel, auto, 4 X 4, L. box, dealer insp. $28,900. Call 778-895-7570. 2009 NISSAN FRONTIER XE, ext. cab, 2WD. 4 cyl. Black. 27,000 kms $17,100. Call eves. 604-574-0781.

2010 Keystone Everest 352L

MARINE 912 INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about ﬁnancing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888593-6095

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CARS - DOMESTIC

Preowned, loaded, penthouse ﬂr. plan, a/c, corian counters, outdoor ent. area, triple slide, 2 x power awnings, artic package w/dual pane windows. Stk. #1222 MeridianRV.com 1-877-213-5243

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 BMW 320i 4 door, automatic, fully loaded. 75,000 kms. No acc. $9850: (778)881-1216 2002 NISSAN SENTRA XE, 4 dr, auto, air, 144,000 kms. Have all receipts. $4,700. Call 604-534-2094. 2002 TOYOTA Corolla, 4 dr., auto, 91,000km. A/C, CD, p/locks, alarm, very clean, $4,200. 604-518-9735 2004 CROSSFIRE new perf. tires, 59K, like new, garage kept. All options. $16,000obo 778-232-3578 2005 HONDA Civic, auto, 2dr, No accidents, great cond. 235kms, lady driven. $5995. (778)855-6037 2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. Asking $9500/ﬁrm 604-538-4883 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, red, 2000 km, 4 dr, auto, alloy whls, $13,780. Call 778-895-7570 or 604-836-5931

Notice to Creditors and Others RE: Estate of Ernest William Gagne, deceased, formerly of #122 - 8888 - 202 Street, Langley, B.C.

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215. 1999 OLDS INTRIGUE GL fully loaded, leather, no accidents, sunroof, 165K. $2500. 604-597-5653 1999 PONTIAC GRAND Am 4 dr. 4 cyl. auto, A/C, new tires, good cond well maint. $1850. 604-614-7945. 2000 BUICK Century, burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $5900/obo. 604-541-8607. 2000 CHRYSLER Intrepid 142K, Sr driven, nice cond, good Michelen tires + ice winter tires on rims, newer brakes/batt $2400. 604-530-2914 2004 CAVALIER, 4 door, 5/spd, AirCared, 80,000 km., $2,000 obo. Phone 604-930-4650 2005 CHEVY IMPALA exc cond, low km’s, A/C, seats 6, 4/door, $5500/obo. Al / Erika 604-346-0548 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, loaded, showroom cond, 47K. $31,000 obo. 604-805-4545

BOATS

SPECIAL EDITION for hunters & ﬁshermen by Walker Bay 11’ boat has side air batoons, 2 swirling seats. Trailer & cover incl. New cond! $2800. Call 604-535-8199.

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

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

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

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

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ernest William Gagne are hereby notiﬁed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Norman Edward Wunderlich, care-of Lindsay Kenney LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, P.O. Box 580, 9067 Church Street, Fort Langley, BC, V1M 2K9, (Attention: Timothy N. Grier) before July 8, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Canada Day 2011

Join us for Langley's 15th Annual Canada Day Celebrations!

June 30, 3pm-11pm July 1, 11am-11pm Fun-ﬁlled activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. More than 50,000 people typically converge upon this event, the largest two day celebration in Canada!

Rides and Games, Trials Bikes All Stars, and much more!

FIREWORKS BOTH DAYS!

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MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Nikki Werner Orbit Nickle City Slim Greg Neufeild BaDD HaBBits Bobs & Lolo Damon Marshall Steve Elliott (Elvis) & Blue Suede Boys

Trevor Watters Show Mowtown ABBA CADABRA

(Abba Tribute Band)

• The Langley Times • Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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