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Police identify young victim of ‘foul play’ By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star
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Five year old Myah White gleefully rockets down the slope on the weekend. The first snowfall of the year brought kids and families to play on the favourite toboggan runs in Aldergrove, including this one at 32 Avenue and 272 Street.
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Driving conditions in the eastern half of Langley are challenging, and nowhere is that more the case than on Highway 1. RCMP began advising drivers on Monday afternoon to stay off the highway east of 232 Street, as there have been dozens of crashes. More were expected, given winter weather conditions. Much more snow has fallen in the eastern half of Langley than in the western corridor along 200 Street. The highway remains open, but police advise drivers to stay home if they don’t have to travel. More snow is expected to fall on several more days this week. On Monday afternoon, a jack-knifed
semi-trailer truck blocked 16 Avenue near 244 Street, shutting down another crucial east-west route in Langley. Sgt. Peter Thiessen said police instructed tow companies not to remove vehicles that had gone off the road at this point; only to remove those that were a hazard to traffic flow. “I want to remind drivers that they are required by law to slow down when passing emergency vehicles pulled over on the side of the road, or tow trucks,” he said. WINTER BLASTING THROUGH VALLEY All public schools in the Abbotsford and Mission school districts were closed Tuesday due to more snow having fallen
overnight. Meanwhile, in Langley school district, all public schools were open Tuesday as of 6:30 a.m., except for Langley Education Centre. All Abbotsford buses will be traveling only along the major corridors of the city. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the roads have been busy with “dozens” of vehicles sliding off the road or getting stuck. MacDonald cautioned drivers to be prepared if they are venturing out. “If your vehicle isn’t properly equipped for these kind of roads, it’s a good day to make a snowman,” he said. For road conditions see the website: drivebc.ca
Tributes have been pouring in on Facebook for the man who police have identified as Abbotsford’s first possible homicide victim of 2012. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) identified Saint Ange on Sunday as the man found dead Saturday in a home in the 27700-block of 56 Avenue. This address in West Abbotsford borders on Aldergrove and is adjacent to the Gloucester Industrial Estates. A friend who had stopped by to visit Saint Ange found him, and called police just after midnight. Although others lived in the home, nobody else was there at the time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team was called in to assist with what was deemed a “suspicious death,” the circumstances of which have not been released. An autopsy was scheduled to take place, but RCMP Staff Sgt. Tim Evans did not know when results would be available. Ryan Saint Ange “Until we have it confirmed, we’ll just call it foul play,” Evans said when asked whether Saint Ange’s death could be confirmed as a homicide. IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Jennifer Pound said the incident is not connected to gangs. Ryan Saint Ange was outgoing, always had a smile on his face and would do anything he could to help others, says a friend grieving the death of the 21-year-old Abbotsford man. Colton Vaughan said he and friends of Saint Ange’s in Calgary, Alberta are in shock after hearing that Saint Ange was found dead. Friends and family have been describing Ryan Saint Ange, 21, as someone who always made others smile and had a big heart. “You were a good friend, and I’ll never forget our walks home cracking jokes and laughing, always had a smile on our face,” said one post. Said another: “We will always remember you, your awesome sense of humour and smile that could cheer anyone up and light a room up.” Saint Ange does not have an extensive criminal background, but the provincial court database indicates he was convicted in August 2010 in Abbotsford of trafficking in a controlled substance. He received a 12-month conditional sentence (house arrest).
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16-year-old’s death may be from ‘ecstasy’ drug By TRICIA LESLIE Black Press
More than 150 people are mourning Kato Burgess on Facebook, after the Langley teen died Sunday morning. The 16-year-old had reportedly taken ecstasy Saturday night with friends. A Facebook group – In Loving Memory of Kato Burgess – mourns his death and is full of testimonials, tributes, links to songs and news stories, and even advice about choosing your friends wisely and not doing drugs. The Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School student’s death is the latest fatality potentially related to the use of ecstasy, the B.C. Coroners Service said in a release, noting that toxicology testing will be completed as quickly as possible to determine whether the use of ecstasy was a factor in the death and if so, whether the ecstasy tablet included the presence of PMMA (paramethoxymethamphetamine). PMMA has been linked to five ecstasy-related deaths in B.C. in the past six months, the BCCS announced last week, with two of those deaths occurring this month.
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Langley teen Kato Burgess, shown here in a photo posted to Facebook by Natasha Pilkington, died on Sunday morning after reportedly taking ecstasy. There have been five ecstasyrelated deaths in B.C. in the past six months. PMMA has also been linked to several recent deaths in Alberta. In the early morning hours of Jan. 15, the boy was heard to col-
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Langley Seniors Centre Outreach invites the public to a meeting at Langley City Library on Saturday, February 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. Social isolation, especially for seniors, can be a huge detriment to physical and mental health. Are you a senior, or are you the son or daughter of a senior in Langley? Have you ever wondered what is available to help seniors in the community? taff from the Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre will give a presentation about community resources, government programs, and supportive services that are available to help seniors to stay connected, yet independent in their own homes.
Please call or visit to let the library know you are coming: 604514-2855. Their website is www. fvrl.ca SENIORS NEED VOLUNTEER DRIVERS The Seniors Transportation Assistance Program is growing but more volunteer drivers are needed, especially from the Aldergrove and Walnut Grove areas. Under the umbrella of the Langley Seniors Centre, the transportation program offers escorted transportation for seniors through the help of dedicated volunteer drivers. Volunteers are screened and trained to offer this valuable service and are reimbursed for their gas costs. This program has been in existence for almost 20 years and is
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A host of Spike TV’s successful “The Deadliest Warrior” series will return to his hometown 1922 Royal Canadian Army Cadet corps to help celebrate the opening of their new cadets facility in Abbotsford. Geoff Desmoulin will speak about his cadet experiences and his job as host of The Deadliest Warrior at the event, Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Arts Centre. The centre is located next to Abbotsford Collegiate Secondary School at 2329 Crescent Way.
Geoff “Thor” Desmoulin is one of the hosts and the biomedical engineer on The Deadliest Warrior. He operates on the highspeed camera, supplies various instruments such as accelerometers and chronometers to measure the quantitative aspects of weapons, and contributes votes toward “the Edge” between the weapons of competing warriors. He is a biomedical scientist and a trauma specialist. He also served in the Canadian Armed Forces and is a karate black belt.
Court of public opinion ‘unfair’ By DAN FERGUSON Black Press
Like most athletes, Scott Mathieson doesn’t want to look back when his career is done and wonder what might have been. “One thing I have always gone by is I never want to have regrets,” he said. “That is what my dad told me when I first left. “I don’t want to look back and say what could have been.” Mathieson, who now calls Florida home, was visiting Langley the past few weeks. He left back for Florida on Tuesday, along with his wife, but his destination after that will be even further away: Japan. Mathieson, who turns 28 next month, inked a two-year contract with Tokyo’s Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball, the top level of professional baseball in Japan. A product of the powerhouse Langley Blaze baseball program — which was founded and is still run by his father, Doug Mathieson — he was a Major League draft pick of the Phila-
delphia Phillies, who selected the right-handed pitcher in the 17th round of the 2002 draft. Mathieson has spent the past 10 seasons in the Phillies organization. But the Giants were keen on landing him, purchasing his rights from the Phillies. The team paid just under $900,000 just to get Philadelphia to release him and then signed him to a two-year contract: the first year guaranteed and a club option on year two. He said it was flattering to have a team pony up that kind of money just to get him. While Mathieson declined to share the dollar amount of new contract, he did say it is well over twice what he would have made at the Major League level. The Giants originally expressed interest through Mathieson’s agent in 2010. “The whole change is going to be pretty neat and it is going to be a heck of an experience,” Mathieson said, adding he has been trying to learn some of the language.
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Mark Marohn says his two daughters became targets of threats and insults after he was accused of animal abuse. In an exclusive interview with The Times, the Langley veterinarian described the fallout from his Dec 10, 2008 arrest for allegedly using an emaciated former racehorse to tow a car from a ditch. Marohn agreed to be interviewed with the explicit condition that he would not discuss the court proceedings against him, which are still underway. He says that even though his trial has yet to reach a verdict, he has been convicted many times over in the court of public opinion. And so have his daughters, who are now 19 and 21. “I don’t really care about me, really,” Marohn says. “I’ve been through so much crap in my life, I can take this. It’s my kids. It’s changed their life, too.” After the news broke, people began sending threatening messages to both daughters. “My kids were getting texts saying they would be killed.” His youngest daughter was ostracized by the Langley pony club she belonged to. “She lost all her friends,” Marohn says. “She has not been on a horse since.” And she stopped going to watch equestrian events after she was confronted during one show. “They said, oh, your dad is a
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A critically injured 10-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital after a riding accident at Thunderbird Show Park on Thursday afternoon, January 12. Township fire department district chief Rob Sewell, who was
called to the scene, said that the horse the girl was riding reared, and rolled on top of her. The mishap occurred shortly after 4 p.m. B.C. Ambulance spokesman Kelsie Carwithen said that the girl was in critical condition when paramedics arrived.
Sewell reported that she was conscious when she was taken from the riding ring. Township firefighters cleared a nearby parking lot in the north Otter Road area of the riding facility so that a B.C. Air Ambulance could land to take the injured child to Children’s Hospital.
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Abbotsford mayor ready for trash ‘fight’ By KEVIN MILLS and JEFF NAGEL Black Press
If Metro Vancouver wants a fight over the proposal to burn trash, Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman is ready to engage. He is “furious” at the news that Metro wants to move forward by the end of March with a call for private partners to express interest in a plan to build new in-region waste-to-energy plants. Last summer, Metro secured the province’s approval of its solid waste management plan, which included incinerating waste. But Banman said Metro was told by the province to “negotiate in good faith” with neighbouring communities in the Valley, including Abbotsford, which are concerned about the environmental effects of burning garbage, particularly in terms of Valley air quality. “They’ve chosen just to do whatever they feel like, and if they want a fight on their hands, they’ve got one. Tell them to put their gloves on because they’re going to need them,” he said. Banman has met with other members of the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) who confirmed that no consultations have yet commenced.
“They haven’t consulted with us … there’s a report going to the province (from the FVRD). The city will be sending a letter to the province. It’s appalling their actions. It’s not how you treat your neighbours ... we’re going to do absolutely everything we can to fight this. This is not consultation, this is bullying,” said Banman. The Abbotsford mayor is also upset with the provincial government for letting the process go this far. “The province needs to step up to the plate and basically back up what they said they would do.” He wants Victoria to push Metro to consult with the FVRD. He said both Mission Mayor Ted Adlem and Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz (who is also the chair of the FVRD) feel the same way. Gaetz said she is disappointed and surprised by Metro’s actions. “Minister Terry Lake said there needed to be consultation with FVRD before construction began and … I think RFP (request for proposals) is the first stage of construction,” said Gaetz. She believes there will be no opportunity to back up after the proposals have gone ahead. Gaetz added that the Fraser Valley remains unanimous in saying “this is
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Incinerator in Burnaby could be followed by others under Metro Vancouver plan. not good for our fragile airshed.” Earlier this week, new Metro board chair Greg Moore predicted there will be intense interest from international companies that want to partner with the region to showcase the evolving technologies to convert garbage into energy. “I think we’ll all be surprised by the number of companies that will put their names forward,” Moore said. The region already has one incinerator in south Burnaby that burns nearly 300,000 tonnes a year, but it wants additional waste-to-energy capacity to handle another 500,000 tonnes of garbage so it can stop trucking that amount east to the Cache
Creek regional landfill. Moore hopes most of the key issues can be settled by the end of March, paving the way for a call for private partners to step forward. Rather than an open call for bids to handle all 500,000 tonnes, Moore expects Metro may carve some out – perhaps 100,000 tonnes – that would be reserved for emerging technologies that claim to gassify or use other processes other than combustion to convert garbage with almost no emissions. Metro’s greenest-minded civic leaders have been pushing to give a leg up to those options, because a wide-open call would likely be won by proposals for conventional incin-
eration, which is low-cost and established. “There’s a general understanding that the emerging technology isn’t scalable to the size we need yet,” Moore said. Moore also noted Metro may have need for more waste-to-energy capacity after the initial plants are built. The flow of garbage going to the Vancouver Landfill in Delta – now around 500,000 tonnes – is supposed to be gradually cut down to less than 100,000 tonnes a year by 2020 as waste reduction and recycling strategies improve. Also to be decided is whether Metro would own new plants – it owns the Burnaby incinerator but contracts out operation – or if they would be financed, built and owned by a private firm that would charge Metro a per tonne disposal fees. If the latter, Metro would have to commit to a long-term garbage supply contract. Nor is it clear yet exactly where the new incinerators might be built, although sites in New Westminster and on Tsawwassen First Nation land have been raised publicly in the past, and some Surrey politicians are keen to host a waste-to-energy plant in their city.
Metro chair says incineration consultation will take place By KEVIN MILLS Black Press
Consultation will “absolutely” take place between Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), promises Greg Moore, Metro’s board chair, in regard to the solid-waste management plan that includes the possibility of waste-toenergy (WTE) technologies. The FVRD has been vocal in its opposition of WTE because of environmental concerns regarding toxins that could be released into the valley’s air shed. Last year, Minister of Environment
Terry Lake approved Metro’s plan, but ordered the two groups to consult over various aspects of the plan – including the location of a WTE plant. No consultation has yet occurred. But Moore said nothing unusual is going on. “We are not moving ahead on the proposal process without engaging with the Fraser Valley Regional District. Our neighbours are too important to us,” said Moore. “We haven’t started the first phase of the RFP process. It hasn’t come to a committee yet. It hasn’t come to a board yet ... when we do get to the
stage when it comes out of a staff working file and into a public process, the FVRD will definitely be a part of that process.” Moore said the March reference in the article is merely a starting point. “We hope to start the process by that time. A process will start with a request for expressions of interest first, because I think there is a lot of interest in this project.” After the expressions are received, Moore said they will be evaluated and narrowed down to three or four. “Those are the ones that make the final RFP process. And that in itself
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After following the opening phase of the National Energy Board’s hearings on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, I have a prediction. B.C. will never see this pipeline. And that’s probably the best outcome. The first reason is the nearly unanimous opposition of informed Kitimat-area residents, led by Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and skilled local volunteers who described the marine environment of the Kitimat estuary. There was speculation that Ross, who was just appointed to chair Premier Christy Clark’s new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council, might bend on the oil proposal. His testimony put that notion to rest. The Haisla, Haida, Gitga’at and other members of the Coastal First Nations group put their marker down on managed logging and ecotourism years before this pipeline debate heated up. California do-gooders may have coined the term “Great Bear Rainforest,” but make no mistake, these tribes run the place. Moving inland, the Northern Gateway pipeline route is a tangle of dozens of asserted traditional territories, some in the century-old Treaty 8 zone and others with no legal settlement. Our courts will require at least another generation of millionaire lawyers to untangle the territorial claims
involved, no matter what the B.C., Canadian or Chinese governments may wish to do with this oil. The Haisla have embraced liquefied natural gas ships, plants and pipelines, which may be all the industrial development the region can handle. Condensate can continue to be shipped into Kitimat by tankers and sent by railcar to Alberta to dilute bitumen. Which brings me to the alternatives to Northern Gateway. CP Rail just announced a major investment in its U.S. main line south of Saskatchewan, to transport crude oil from the Bakken Formation, an emerging source of shale oil and gas under Saskatchewan, Alberta and North Dakota. CP shipments out of North Dakota went from 500 carloads in 2009 to more than 13,000 carloads in 2011. The new target is 70,000. B.C.’s likeliest alternative for oilsands crude is the existing Trans Mountain pipeline, which has been pumping Alberta oil and refined products to the West Coast at Burrard Inlet for nearly 60 years. Port Moody’s Ioco refinery is gone, but Chevron’s Burnaby plant remains, and some crude goes out by tanker or pipeline to refineries south of B.C. The current owner of Trans Mountain, Kinder Morgan Canada, is naturally watching the Enbridge battle closely. A
Kinder Morgan representative provided the following information about tanker traffic from their Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. In 2011 there were 32 tankers loaded at Westridge, down from 69 in 2010. Demand varies widely (there were no tankers in 2000) and current traffic is similar to what went out of Burrard Inlet in the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, there is not yet a major surge to Asia. For every 10 ships that load at Westridge, on average eight sail to California, one to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, and only one to Asia. Current Port Metro Vancouver rules allow Aframax-class tankers (80,000 to 119,000 dead weight tons) to pass under the Lions Gate and Second Narrows bridges, but they can’t take on a full load. That would require dredging in Second Narrows, which would increase general shipping safety as well as capacity. Kinder Morgan has not yet formally applied to twin the Trans Mountain line. If it does expand its priceless right of way, the capacity would be greater than the Enbridge proposal. One way or another, that oil will move. The professional environmentalist gong show over Enbridge is still to come. More on that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
To judge by the way things are going so far, the year 2012 will go down in Langley history as the Year of the Trail. The South Langley Regional Trail has just received a major upgrade with the addition of a new bridge over a stream between 224 and 232 Streets. The big news for trail riders, however, is that on Jan. 16 the new mayor and council are expected to be asked to fund completion of the trail as far as Aldergrove Lake Park. At the moment, the trail ends at 256 Street and 8 Avenue. For months, a small but determined group of equestrians from the Vintage Riders Equestrian Club, the Aldergrove chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC and the Langley Horse and Farm Federation have been working towards the council presentation. Langley resident Sgt. Peter Thiessen, a wellknown RCMP media spokesperson and avid horseman, will address council Monday night. If council supports SUBMITTED PHOTO the initiative, construction of the new trail will Township workers lower a bridge into be handled by Township place along the South Langley Restaff in consultation with gional Trail. a variety of user groups. Built in 1995, the South Langley Regional Trail was intended to connect Campbell Valley Park to Aldergrove Lake Park following quiet country roads and off-road sections that utilize rights of way and easements. The unfinished trailway has been approved for completion by a previous council, but the funds required to build it — around $500,000 — have never been authorized. This will not just be a horse trail but a multi-use recreational corridor suitable for walkers, joggers, and cyclists as well as equestrians. In other words, it will benefit the entire community. For many Aldergrove residents, who are still upset about the loss of their very popular swimming hole at Aldergrove Lake Park, they believe it is high time they got some fiscal attention. Hopefully Mayor Jack Froese and council will see the economic wisdom of investing in recreational trails. For the growing number of small farmers who make up Langley’s agri-tourism industry, trails through rural areas bring customers to their farmgate to sample wine, buy fresh-cut flowers or enjoy locallygrown produce. For members of Langley’s horse industry who cater to our 5,000 horses and ponies, recreational riders make up the majority of their business. A boarding stable near a riding trail is especially popular with riders of all disciplines who enjoy a chance to ride out without trailering. More trails keeps horses in Langley. Recreational trails also give Langley residents in the more suburban neighbourhoods access to farms, and local children an introduction to horses, llamas, sheep and the other critters popular on hobby farms. Support for completion of the South Langley Regional Trail initiative from other trail users, including cyclists, joggers and dog walkers, has been tremendous. Perhaps 2012 may also be the year cyclists, dog walkers, and other recreational trail users form partnerships for the good of all. For updates on the presentation to council, those with a Facebook account can visit “Friends of the South Langley Regional Trail.” If you ‘like’ the trail Facebook page, you will receive updates on this and future trail initiatives. Anne Patterson is a Langley writer and horse owner. Contact her at accidentalrider@yahoo.com
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Reunification petitioners present Langleys with 7,000 signatures By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Black Press
Close to 7,000 residents of the City and Township have signed petitions asking the two councils to commission a study about the merits and drawbacks of Langley reunification. The signed petitions were delivered to the respective city halls on Tuesday morning. Members of Langley Reunification Association have been collecting the signatures over the past six months. The petitions request the two councils work together and commission “an independent study of the feasibility of reunification as one municipality.” LRA president Rian Martin said there has never been an inde-
pendent, comprehensive analysis of the two Langleys, with the full co-operation of both municipalities, since Langley Prairie left the Township to become Langley City in 1955. The petition to the Township was signed by 3,547 residents, while the petition to the City was signed by 3,176 City residents — about 400 fewer than voted in the 2011 municipal election. LRA vice-president Matt Offer, a City resident, said an independent study is needed to see if it makes sense to have two Langleys or just one. “Let’s get the facts,” he said, “We have no empirical data. No independent study has been done,” The City issued a pre-emptive
report on amalgamation in July, just as the petition drive was getting underway. The report by administrator Francis Cheung came to the conclusion that amalgamation would end up costing taxpayers more money, and City residents would not receive as high a level of service. City council unanimously endorsed Cheung’s report and has stated it would not partcipate in a study. Martin is hopeful that the City will not ignore the petition. He said politicians cannot ignore the fact that a significant number of City residents have asked for an independent study. Asked about the cost, he noted that it could range from $30,000 to $70,000, depending
on the terms of reference. The LRA points out that the cost can’t be an issue with the City, as it has been considering spending up to $600,000 on directional signs to guide people to the downtown business area. In past public comments, members of Langley Township council has been generally favourable to a study. LRA executive members, five each from the City and Township, emphasize that they are not asking for reunification of the two Langleys — only for an independent study to look at all the pros and cons of having one Langley or two Langleys. More details are available on the group’s website: www.onelangley.ca
Editorial: A matter of life and death Ecstasy can kill you. Can that message be driven home any more acutely than it has in this community? In the past five weeks, the popular man-made drug has taken two lives, and is responsible for another that hangs in the balance. On Nov. 27, Tyler Miller, 20, took ecstasy. He was a gifted Abbotsford musician and student, with great career plans. It’s all over. He was dead in eight hours. On Dec. 19, 17-year-old Cheryl McCormack of Abbotsford ingested ecstasy with some friends
– ostensibly as a weight loss aid. She became unresponsive, and three days later, she died. She was a bright, fun and athletic teen. On New Year’s Eve, a 24-year-old Abbotsford woman engaged in “recreational” use of ecstasy with three friends. By 6 a.m. she was in critical condition in hospital, where she remains today. The grief and suffering of the family and friends of these victims is excruciating. In that context, it is such cruel irony, considering ecstasy is known for inducing euphoria and a sense
of well-being. It’s chemical Russian roulette. You can feel good and survive – perhaps many times. Or, you can end up dead, or on life support. It doesn’t take prolonged use or abuse of ecstasy to court disaster. Ecstasy, or MDMA, is notorious for being laced with other drugs, including ketamine, methamphetamine and cocaine. Depending on the circumstances, the physiology of the user and other factors, the mix can be lethal. It seems an insane risk, yet ec-
stasy is popular among a segment of young people, who have so much to lose. Please – parents, teachers, police – speak with your children, your students, your young contacts. Teens, counsel your peers who may be tempted to use ecstasy or are already using it. Give them the cold facts. Implore them to think, to make good decisions. The loss of Tyler and Cheryl must take on deep future meaning – and that is to save the lives of others. - Black Press
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100 families get 10 weeks to find a million dollars By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
One hundred Aldergrove families will be the stars of a new TV series starting Sunday, January 22, when Corus Entertainment’s OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) presents the premiere of the “Million Dollar Neighbourhood.” Billed as “an unprecedented social experiment set in Aldergrove, in which 100 families have only 10 weeks to raise their collective net worth by $1 million” this series premieres Sunday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. PT and repeats at 8 p.m. PT. The series was developed and filmed over several months this past summer and fall. Large-scale events were staged in public spaces but most of it has been filmed out of the public eye and all participants have signed non-disclosure forms to protect the details from being leaked prior to the broadcast on TV. There has been some skepticism expressed about the series by onlookers in the community but the participants says it has been rewarding in more ways than financially. “The underlying message that many of us have witnessed is hope. Of course it’s television and things might not always be (or have been) as they seem but I know first hand that many lives have been changed for the good - including mine,” said Annette McArthur. “Feeling alone is a beast in and of itself and learning that there are so many others in the same boat who genuinely need help - and want to
give help - is a beautiful thing. I was recently asked if I had any regrets being involved and having cameras ‘intruding’ on some of the very personal things in my life and the answer is ‘no.’ Not one single regret. “The reality is, people are more willing to talk about their sex lives than they are their finances and Million Dollar Neighbourhood taught us that it’s ok to be open about our finances and seek help from both experts and our community. “Aldergrove is the star of the show - and I believe what you’ll see is a very happy ending and a legacy that we will all be proud of,” said McArthur. The 10-part one-hour series is co-hosted by financial expert Bruce Sellery and clinical psychologist Dr. Joti Samra, who help the Aldergove neighbours address their personal problems with tough love and uncompromising directness. In the face of crushing debt, massive credit card bills, rocketing housing costs and out-of-control spending, the families step out of their comfort zones to tackle their financial problems together. In each episode, neighbours take on a community challenge and an individual challenge. To reach the community’s million dollar goal, every family must see an average $1,000 net worth increase each week. They will need to dig deep, downsize, earn, barter, share, swap, scrimp, save and collaborate with
their neighbours in ways they never could have imagined, and if all 100 families in this community can do it, they will truly become a Million Dollar Neighbourhood. To raise the stakes even higher, if the community makes their $1 million goal, they’ll choose one family to win the life-changing sum of $100,000. “In Million Dollar Neighbourhood viewers will undoubtedly identify with the pitfalls that these families face, from mindless spending to letting backtaxes pile up, to overspending on daily necessities in favour of convenience,” said Vibika Bianchi, vice president of original programming, lifestyle, reality, factual entertainment at Corus Entertainment. “Watching this community struggle to achieve this enormous goal will inspire Canadians and will compel everyone to look at money in a whole new way.” In the premiere episode on Sunday, January 22, Sellery and Dr. Samra roar into town in the back of an armoured truck to issue the Million Dollar Neighbourhood challenge to the Aldergrove community – to save or earn $1 million in 10 weeks. First up, the neighbours have to surrender their credit cards, then they must head home and search for their “hidden money” – everything from loose change to five-figure savings on past years’ taxes, courtesy of H&R Block’s Second Look SM program.
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Credit unions partner for hospice Aldergrove Star
As the United Nations declared 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives, three local credit unions — Aldergrove Financial Group, Envision Financial and Prospera Credit Union — have teamed up to demonstrate the difference cooperatives are making in communities around the world. Inspired by the theme ‘Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World’, these three British Columbia based credit unions formed an innovative partnership in support of the Abbotsford Hospice Society’s Stepping Stones program, with a $30,000 contribution. The only community service of its kind offered in Abbotsford, the Stepping Stones program provides grief support to school-aged children and their families. Services and education also extend to the school community including peer groups, teachers and administrators. “Through our grief support, the Abbotsford Hospice Society provides opportunities for children and teens to process their feelings, learn to live with loss, plan for the future and re-engage in the community in a healthy way,” says Debbie Lehmann, executive director of the Abbotsford Hospice Society. “We are grateful to Prospera Credit Union, Envision Financial and Aldergrove Financial Group for their progressive approach to partnership and support of our Stepping Stones program. This
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Karley Seabrook RPC, coordinator for Abbotsford Hospice Society’s Stepping Stones program provides grief support for youth and school-aged children in Abbotsford. group of three credit unions is set- Venetian Masquerade, which ting a new standard in community will take place on February 18, at engagement and leadership that can the Ramada Plaza & Conference be modeled by others.” Centre in Abbotsford. “Giving back to the community Abbotsford Hospice Society is a significant part of the credit (AHS) helps people as young as 19 union philosophy and is something who are dying and provides support each of our organizations live every services free of charge to families. day,” says Aldergrove Financial In addition to those who are Group CEO, Gus K. Hartl. living with a terminal or life-threat“The co-operative spirit contin- ening illness, AHS provides proues through this unique partnership grams to comfort children, teens as does the vital support provided and adults on their very personal by the Abbotsford Hospice through journey of grief and loss. Services the Stepping Stones program.” offered by specially trained volIn addition to their support unteers include one to one comfor the Stepping Stones program, panioning, support groups, family the three credit unions have also counselling, expressive therapies, come together as sponsors of the music and play for bereaved chilAbbotsford Hospice Society’s dren and equine facilitated grief upcoming gala fundraiser, The support for teens.
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Council salaries need review By TRICIA LESLIE Black Press
Langley Township Coun. Kim Richter wants to take a closer look at council salaries. The veteran councillor made a notice of motion at the end of Monday’s council meeting, noting Township council members had just received a “generous” pay increase. “Pay increases should be linked to performance. It shouldn’t just be automatic every three years,” Richter said. She indicated the motion will ask Township staff for a detailed review of the council pay process that will take economic factors, among others, into consideration. On Dec. 1, days before they were formally sworn into office, the mayor and eight councillors received an automatic pay increase. Mayor Jack Froese’s salary jumped by nearly $1,000 per month, rising to $105,456 from $93,724, while the salaries of councillors (David Davis, Grant Ward, Richter, Bob Long, Bev Dornan, Steve Ferguson, Charlie Fox and Michelle Sparrow) rose by almost
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$7,000 a year to $42,936 from $36,043. Since 2003, a councillor’s salary has more than doubled; the mayor’s has risen by nearly 70 per cent. Froese said Tuesday that while he respects the decision of past councils, “That doesn’t mean we can’t take a second, third or even fourth look at something ... there may be a better way of doing it.” Froese said he understands the issue of council salaries “has definitely been on the minds of some people,” but noted “it will be up to council to decide” whether anything will change. He said the community had input on the issue with a process that started in 2000, when a Remuneration Task Force was established to review and report on council’s remuneration. There is some need to be competitive as well, Froese said, if the Township wants to attract good people to run for council. “(Council salaries) should be competitive, yet fair,” he said. “But everyone has different ideas on what ‘fair’ is.” – with files from Natasha Jones
Adult literacy programs get boost Aldergrove Star
Adult learners around the region will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills thanks to a project funded through B.C.’s Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). An investment of $26,000 will support one-on-one learning for adults through the Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services Society in 2012. Projects funded under CALP provide instruction and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high
school completion. Projects focus on the individual goals of learners such as improving their literacy skills in order to enhance the quality of their lives, improve their employment opportunities, further their education and increase their involvement in their families and communities. Most offer one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, small group classes and HARRY HUNT PHOTO other types of learning tailored to adults, Bella, owned and handled by Kim Reed, leaps the hurdles at the fi rst Q-Ball Agility fun match of the year on Jan. 15 at their Aboriginal learners, young parents and indoor facility in West Abbotsford. For information see website: www.q-ballagility.ca or call 604-856-7621. others in need of support.
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Roger Potter has built up a loyal following with his “acoustic open mike sessions” over the past 15 years in the Fraser Valley. As of January 12 Potter brings the sessions to Aldergrove’s Bob’s Bar & Grill, 27083 Fraser Highway, every Thursday evening, starting at 7 p.m. “It’s less intimidating for some people than a full electric band situation like at the blues and classic rock jam sessions,” says Potter. “Some players are more comfortable if they’re in control and play it just the way they like it, as opposed to the different ways a band might play a song.” Potter has been a professional musician for almost 30 years now, starting in Nova Scotia and Ontario, where he fronted bands such as his Neil Young tribute act “Live Rust” and a duo with his former wife called “Take Two.” In 1996 he came to B.C., settling in Abbotsford, and he dis-
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Roger Potter (centre) sits atop a drum as he accompanies guests at his weekly “acoustic open mike” session at Bob’s Steakhouse in Aldergrove. covered a niche market getting about four hours for his one-man act, host- sleep each night,” said ing acoustic open mike Potter. sessions at bars and res“I’ve been able to build taurants. He still takes his it up and make a living Live Rust act on the road strictly as a musician these regularly, but the open days. It’s not a fortune but mike sessions have grown it’s a steady income and to become the biggest I’m very grateful to be part of his music career. able to do that.” “For a while when I Currently he hosts started out here in B.C. the open mike sesI was working a day job sions on Sundays in five days a week and play- Abbotsford, Wednesdays ing six nights a week and at the Dewdney Inn and
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phone at 604-796-3664, online at www.harrisonfestival.com Jubilee Hall Mardi Gras - join us Feb. 11 for a evening of fun and great music with another entertaining event at Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Dance to live classic rock with the Mid Life Krisis (MLK) band. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets just $25, includes buffet dinner. Reasonable bar prices, huge hardwood dance floor. We allow overnight parking (sorry no plug-ins) Tickets at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove or www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. More info at 604-856-4375. Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, Jan. 27 at fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604581-0313.
Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half-hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. At Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, Jan. 25 – Feb. 22, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Pajama Storytime - Songs, stories, puppets, rhymes, and more for 2- to 6-year-olds and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a small soft toy. At Aldergrove Library, Monday, Jan. 23, 6:30 - 7 p.m. Valley Concert Society - present internationally acclaimed pianist Yael Weiss in concert on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Single concert tickets $25 at the door or phone 605-859-5192. Ms Weiss will perform Beethoven’s Sonata No. 16 in G Major and Sonata No/ 18 in E-flat Major, Robert
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Schumann’s Humoreske and Jennifer Higdon’s Secret and Glass Gardens. Fraser Valley Watercolour Society Art Show - at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, until Monday, Feb. 13. Show will feature watercolour, as well as, watercolour mixed media paintings. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekends and holidays closed at 9201 Corbould St. Info: Carol Portree 604-850-9694. Family Literacy Day Read-aLong - Walnut Grove Library is celebrating with a Family Read-a-Long on Thursday, January 26 at 1 p.m. Discover the joys of doing your own Storytime with the library’s H.A.N.D.S. Kits and special books from their Storytime Collection during this one hour literacy celebration. Registration is required; call the Library at 604-882-0410 or visit Walnut Grove Community Centre at 8889 Walnut Grove Drive.
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Club shoots for scoreboard By MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Black Press
Langley Minor Football wants to put McLeod Athletic Park on the map in a very large way. The association is proposing the Township, along with other corporate sponsors, purchase the big screen from Empire Field in Vancouver and install it at McLeod Park. Langley Minor Football president Wayne McMurchy presented the proposal to council Monday afternoon, and says that having this screen will attract large events to the park, help generate revenue for the Township and benefit players of local minor leagues by displaying playbacks from practices and games. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, this is never going to happen again,” he told council. With Empire Field currently being dismantled, the owner of the screen, Retop Displays, is offering to lease the
screen over five years at $20,000 per year, with a $20,000 down payment. This makes for a grand total of $120,000, a fraction of the $265,000 the screen is worth. The screen comes with a full five-year warranty with the option of a service plan agreement to continue once these five years are up. An ownership group is being established between Langley Minor Football, North Langley Minor Football, Langley Youth Soccer Association, the Langley Rams and Big Kahuna Sports to fundraise for the project. The group plans to use third party advertising on the screen when the venue is rented to cover the rest of the costs and to generate revenue. The group is inviting the Township to become part of the ownership group, which will allow it to share in the revenue and have free advertising on the screen. McMurchy also stated that the group is not looking for any additional financial contributions
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from the Township. All it needs from council is a policy for third party advertising to be created, and permission to form the partnership group. Should council approve, this will be the first project of its kind in Canada. All other large screens of this nature are attached to professional organizations. “Now if that doesn’t put McLoed Athletic Park on the map, I don’t know what will,” McMurchy said. The 15.9-foot high by 28.4-foot wide screen is the second-largest screen in British Columbia and would fit on top of the 28-foot long scoreboard located on the south side of the stadium, facing towards the park. Thoughts of putting the screen on a rotater to use for events such as Canada Day celebrations were considered, however it would not be financially viable. The screen is two years old and currently has been used for 150 hours of its 100,000-hour lifespan during BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps games. The only other similar project of this nature the group could find is at a high school in Tacoma, where the school owns a slightly smaller screen and generates net revenues of $100,000 per year with a viewership of 300,000 to 600,000 people. “I wouldn’t proclaim for one second that we have 300,000 or 600,000 viewership at the stadium per year, but we could get there. You have to take your first step and believe
that it can be done first,” McMurchy told council. “McLeod Athletic Park is number one in B.C., other than the one in Vancouver. No one else has anything like this. I am a huge believer in the potential of McLeod Athletic Park and the stadium. Can we get to 300,000 tomorrow? No. A couple years from now? I honestly believe we can. I think with something like this there... you are starting to get into the realm of professional productions.” Councillor Kim Richter is concerned the flashy advertising would distract motorists passing by or be a hindrance to the airport across the street. McMurchy assured council that the only street the sign is visible from is 58 Avenue, and its construction meets height restrictions of the airport. Richter also questions how often the sign will be in use. “How intrusive is this going to be? Does that mean that there is going to be non-stop advertising from seven in the morning until 11 o’clock at night?” she asked. McMurchy admits the screen will be significantly used on weekends, but says it will likely only be used between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. at night during the week when the field is rented out. “There’s no point in having it on for 20 or 30 walkers walking around the track. It’s when the field is actually rented when you will get your viewership,” he said.
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Kodiaks slapped by Sockeyes but still rule division By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove Kodiaks Thomas Hardy blasted the only puck of the night past Richmond Sockeyes’ keeper Kootenay Alder, Jan. 11 at Aldergrove Arena. Richmond dominated the game and finished with a 7-1 win.
The Aldergrove Kodiaks floundered to a 7-1 loss against the league-leading Richmond Sockeyes on Jan. 11. After three hard-fought and narrow victories this past week the Kodiaks simply never got their wheels rolling. They were outshot two to one (51-26) and didn’t get onto the scoreboard until the third period when Thomas Hardy, assisted by Mitchell Guiel, blasted one past Sockeyes’ keeper Kootenay Alder at 5:28. The Sockeyes scored three goals apiece in the first two periods and after Hardy’s goal managed to notch one more for the 7-1 final win. Penalties were low on both sides although the Sockeyes netted one goal in two power plays. Kodiaks remain first in their division with 46 points after 32 games (22-8-11), while Richmond rules the other division with 54 points after 32 games (275-0-0). The Kodiaks get a week off until they host North Vancouver Wolf Pack on Jan.
Members of Team World celebrate during the Continental Cup of Curling. Team World defeated Team North America 235-165 to tie the all-time series at 4-4. The competition wrapped up on Sunday at the Langley Events Centre.
18, followed by a visit to Port Moody Black Panthers on Jan. 21. The Aldergrove Kodiaks pulled out a 4-3 overtime win over the Delta Ice Hawks at Ladner Leisure Centre Jan. 10, thanks to a shot by newly-returned player Mitchell Guiel. The Kodiaks had led the Hawks 2-1 at the end of the first, with goals by Robert Jang and Jordan Pughe. Assists were by Brandon Potomak and Thomas Hardy, and Daniel Higgs and Joshua Cronin, respectively. Kodiak Alex Feighan netted another early in the third on a power play, assisted by Ryan Procyshyn and Matthew Luongo, but the Hawks brought it up to 3-2 gor the Kodiaks before the end of the second and then scored the evener late in the third, short-handed. Guiel scored the winner at 22 seconds into the second overtime, and earned the first star of the night. Third star went to Kodiak keeper Ross Baadsvik for stopping all but three of 44 shots. The Kodiaks recorded 41 shots on the Hawks.
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World team takes Continental Cup By GARY AHUJA Black Press
While the Canadian Curling Association would love to come back to the Langley Events Centre, they wouldn’t mind some more fans in the stands. Those are the sentiments of Greg Stemlaw, the CCA’s chief executive officer on the heels of the eighth annual World Financial Group Continental Cup of Curling. It was held at the Langley Events Centre from Thursday to Sunday. “From a spectator standpoint, we would like to have seen more spectators come out,” Stemlaw said. “We knew that this is a very populous area (but) the draw hasn’t been there in that market place where it has been in some of the epicentres in the country. “I don’t think that is anything that is a knock to Langley or the venue itself, it just is for whatever reason, it didn’t seem to be as wellattended as we would have liked to
have seen.” “We would certainly love to come back and host something in the future,” he added. While final numbers are not expected for a few days, event manager Neil Houston expects figures will be in the 20,000 range, which puts them right in line with the past few Continental Cups. “I think the event went well, given that Mother Nature threw a little curve ball with the weather,” Houston said, referring to the weekend snow storm. He said it is tough to know if the weather impacted the final two days of the four-day event at the Langley Events Centre. “But you have to assume that people see bad weather moving in ... and TSN does a great job of broadcasting it, (people) might watch it from home. “You can’t blame them for that.” TSN broadcast live all 11 draws over the four days of the competi-
tion. Heading into Sunday’s final draw, Team World needed just a single point to capture the Continental Cup. Team World skip Thomas Ulsrud — the 2010 Olympic silver HARRY HUNT PHOTO medalist — won the third end to Aldergrove’s Bryce Pisiak (in white) takes a shot on New Westminster’s goalie in midget give his team the necessary points. hockey action Jan. 5 at Aldergrove Arena. Below, Chiliwack’s goalie shuts the door on AlThey wound up winning the dergrove’s Jeff Creasy for a 6-1 win in Atom A hockey action, Jan. 15 at Aldergrove Arena. Cup 235-165, continuing a trend which sees the two sides winning alternating Cups. The all-time series is 4-4. Houston said they had received good feedback from both the Canadian Curling Association and the curlers themselves. “They enjoyed the volunteers and appreciated all the effort they put in,” he said about the hundreds of volunteers, the majority of them from the Langley Curling Club. “The hotel was great, the playing conditions were great (and) they enjoyed the friendliness of the spectators.”
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Aldergrove’s Cameron Walsh (in white) and a Surrey player in H4 hockey action, Jan. 8 at Aldergrove Arena. Surrey squeaked out a 6-5 win in this game.
Three Langley athletes and a team are all up for awards at the 46th annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards. Braedon Dolfo is nominated in the athlete with a disability category while Georgia Ellenwood is up for high school female athlete of the year. Both are members of the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club and attend Langley Secondary. Dolfo won bronze at the Parapan Games in Mexico in November. He also won bronze at the Paralympic world championships in New Zealand last January. Ellenwood was named the most outstanding female performer at the B.C. high school track and field championships in June after winning four gold medals. She also represented Canada at the world junior track and field championships the next month. The third nominee is former Trinity Western Spartans men’s basketball standout Jacob Doerksen. He is nominated in the male university athlete of the year. And the Spartans men’s volleyball team is nominated as the team of the year. They won the CIS national championship in March. The awards ceremony will be held March 8 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond.
‘Harder they fall’ in Clash 14 Aldergrove Star
The 14th installment of the “Clash @ the Cascades” series will feature two City Title fights as well as three eliminators. Also on the card will be a Tyke Fight featuring eight to ten year olds and some juniors. The main event will be a rematch between Nate Nowalk and Ritchie Evanochko, this time for a City Title Belt. At 6’6” “Big” Nate Nowalk will tip the scales at about 265 lbs. Nowalk will be taking on the first guy to defeat him. The two crossed paths last March and in a very tough and exciting fight, Evanochko won the decision. The heavyweights are always interesting to all fans. Although at press time it was not confirmed a solid heavyweight contest could see Nic Stevenson, 225 lbs. of Sunshine Coast, take on Ryan Dallas, 210 lbs. of Action Boxing. This is a sleeper and has all the potential of fight of the night. The semi-main event will see Narinder Alaki take on Kylic Taylor in a Super Middleweight City Title fight. Taylor of Ocean Park Boxing is from Alberta and is unknown in this area. Akila joins club mate Evanochko as Port Kells makes a double play for two titles. If Port Kells wins both titles they will be the first club within the Combsport system to hold two titles at one time. Akali is coming off a tough win over Jordan McLellan of Madkatz at Kelowna. A Cruiserweight Eliminator will feature Aman Aujla of Bisla taking on Joe Doyle of Action Boxing. Another interesting eliminator will be Darcie Nestor of Chilliwack Boxing taking on Jillian Sask of Port Kells. The winner will advance to fight for a City Title.
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The Tyke division will be featured alongside the heavyweights at Clash 14 this Friday night. The show will also feature Jordan Leland-Weaver, an 18 year old out of the host club City Boxing. Leland-Weaver will be taking on Jamie Chadwick in a middleweight fight. No less than 10 fights are likely on the show with a tag name of “The Harder They Fall” — named after the 1955 boxing movie that many say was the best boxing movie ever. The fights are at the Coast Convention center in the same building as the Cascades Casino on Friday, Jan. 20, doors at 7 p.m. WOMEN’S ELIMINATION FIGHT Darcie Nestor of Chilliwack Boxing Club lost in her first fight then went south and scored a spectacular knockout in her second
outing. She will take on Port Kells boxer Jillian Sask with the winner being in line to challenge for a city title. Both Sask and Nestor are ready for the contest and have been in preparation for about three months. This is only one of two women’s fights on the card. Anna Farrant of Action Boxing in Vancouver is set to fight Jenine Arends of Chilliwack Boxing. The two winners will meet each other in a City Title fight on March 2 at the next Clash card. LANGLEY BOYS TO TANGLE FRIDAY Friday’s Clash 14 will see two City Title fights and a women’s elimination tournament start, however, for two Langley boys this will be their night. Langley’s Jamie Chadwick, 19, will be seeing the ring for the second time when he faces Jordan Leland-Weaver who will be climbing the steps for the first time. Russ Lavery, 19, also a Langley resident will also be in action against Josh Slager, 19, of Kelowna’s Madkatz Boxing. TYKES IN ACTION Although the crowd will be there to see the title fights there will be two very game 10 year olds, both boxing in the Tyke division. This is a division that sees boxers from 8-10 years old box two one-minute rounds. The match is a draw bout. This means the match is considered a draw. Dave Allison, City Boxing manager, says it is great for the kids to start this way. “There is no winner or loser and the youngsters get great experience. Connor Hollingshead will face Mateo Della Penna in the Tyke Bout; this will be one of 11 bouts set for the night.”
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Aldergrove Secondary’s Nathan Dahl is blocked by DW Poppy Secondary’s S. Wilson in junior boys basketball, Jan. 10 at Aldergrove. Aldergrove won this game with a 48-30 final score.
DW Poppy Secondary’s Nicole Bolton races for the Aldergrove Secondary end of the court in junior girls basketball, Jan. 9 at ACSS. Poppy won this game 41-23.
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Aldergrove Secondary’s Lara Lockhart in action against Brookswood Secondary’s Rachael Besaku in junior ghirls basketball, Jan. 11 at Aldergrove. Brookswood owned the hardwood that day as they ran the floor to a 65-19 win over Aldergrove.
Aldergrove Secondary’s Abdullah Mahmood leads the attack on RE Mountain Secondary in senior boys basketball, Jan. 9 at ACSS. RE Mountain won this game, 65-47.
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Abbotsford to ‘Heat’ up UFV airwaves Aldergrove Star
The Abbotsford Heat and CIVL 101.7 FM (University of the Fraser Valley’s campus community radio station) announced a partnership that will see Heat games broadcast. The broadcast of the game on March 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the AESC will afford CIVL personnel a unique opportunity to work with the Heat’s broadcaster, Ryan Pinder in delivering a professional hockey game
to the community. The morning start on March 6 is in coordination with the Abbotsford School District. Heat staff have been working with the school district staff to create an educational outing for students in grades six to eight. Teachers will be encouraged to bring their students to the game with a goal of blending the excitement of a professional hockey game with curriculum specifically designed for this experience.
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Renewal Initiative for the Business Improvement Area in Fort Langley Responding to an initiative of the Fort Langley Business Improvement Association, it is the intent of the Corporation of the Township of Langley to renew the Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Fort Langley pursuant to Sections 210 through 219 of the Community Charter.
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Trinity Western Spartans University Men’s Hockey Jan 20 7pm vs. Eastern Washington Jan 27 7pm vs. Simon Fraser University
Trinity Western Spartans University Volleyball Fri
Jan 20 vs. University of Winnipeg 6pm women’s 8pm men’s Sat Jan 21 vs. University of Winnipeg 5pm women’s 7pm men’s The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com
public notice Online Schedule of 2012 Council Meetings According to the Community Charter under Section 127 (1) a Council must: (a) make available to the public a schedule of the date, time, and place of Regular Council meetings, and (b) give notice of the availability of the schedule in accordance with section 94 (public notice) at least once a year. Township of Langley Regular Evening Council meetings are held at 7pm at the Civic Facility, Fraser River Presentation Theatre, 4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, unless otherwise noted. For a complete schedule of 2012 Council meetings or to view Council meeting agendas, visit our web site at tol.ca. Susan Palmer Deputy Township Clerk Legislative Services Department 604.533.6032
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The purpose of the Fort Langley BIA is to help local business people and property owners to upgrade and promote the downtown business district to improve its economic viability. The Business Promotion Scheme proposed to be undertaken includes joint marketing, physical improvements, event co-ordination, and research studies. The BIA is to be funded by a levy on the commercial properties only (BC Assessment Authority Class 5 and Class 6) in the Designated Area, as shown in Map 1. The estimated total cost of the work is $273,420 over five years, to be allocated as follows: Year
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2012-2016 Total $273,420 BC Assessment Authority Class 5 and Class 6 property owners in the Designated Area will pay 100% of the cost during this period. Based on the 2012 Completed Assessment Roll, the estimated levy would be $1.361 per $1,000 of assessed value. However, the actual BIA levy will be calculated in May utilizing the 2012 Revised Assessment Roll, and therefore, the charge may change slightly due to any revisions in assessed value. The BIA levy will be included on the 2012 Property Tax Statement for BC Assessment Authority Class 5 and Class 6 commercial properties in the Designated Area and must be paid in full by the property tax due date. The collection of the Fort Langley BIA levy may proceed unless the Township receives written opposition from a majority of BC Assessment Authority Class 5 and Class 6 commercial property owners representing at least 50% of the total assessed value of the commercial parcels within the BIA Designated Area within one month of the publication of this notice. If you own BC Assessment Authority Class 5 or Class 6 commercial property in the BIA Designated Area, as shown in shaded areas on Map 1, and wish to register opposition to the collection of the Fort Langley BIA levy, please send a response before 4:30pm on February 27, 2012 to: Gary MacKinnon Economic Development Manager Community Development Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1
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MAP 1 The BC Assessment Authority Class 5 and Class 6 commercial properties in the Fort Langley Business Improvement Area (BIA) are highlighted in gray. Please print the names of all registered property owners, provide signatures of all registered property owners or their authorized signatories, and the address or legal description of your property. If you support the collection of the Fort Langley BIA levy, you do not need to take any further actions. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact: Gary MacKinnon Economic Development Manager 604.533.6084
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2012 Community and Capital Improvement Grant Applications
Do you know an individual, youth, or a couple who improves life for others and makes a difference in the community? If so, the Township of Langley would like to know about them.
The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Pete Swensson 2012 Outstanding Community Youth Award, Eric Flowerdew 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award, and the 2011 John and Muriel Arnason Award. The Pete Swensson Award is given to a Langley student in Grade 8-12 who is nominated by his or her school and maintains a high scholastic effort, participates in school activities, and makes a contribution to the community through volunteer work. If you know an outstanding youth who should be considered for nomination, contact the school’s principal. The Eric Flowerdew Award recognizes a volunteer who promotes an active living lifestyle that enhances residents’ quality of life through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits, promotes traditional and non-traditional recreation activities, and enhances Langley’s community spirit. The John and Muriel Arnason Award is presented to a volunteer couple, team, or those with a family connection who advocate culture, learning, and literacy, foster partnerships and cooperative efforts, and create the potential for long-term benefits to the Langley community. Deadline for nominations is February 10. For additional criteria, nomination forms, and more information contact: Lisa Egan Special Events Coordinator legan@tol.ca 604.533.6148
Grant information and application forms for Community Grants and Capital Improvement Grants are available: 1. on the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants 2. at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor Return applications to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1
Deadline: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158
Curbside Collection Services During Winter Conditions When winter weather conditions such as snow and icy roads affect curbside collection services, residents are asked to make sure their cans are still visible and leave their garbage, recycling, and Green Can out for the day. The contractor will do its best to pick up the material before the end of the day. To determine if the material should be left outside for collection the next day or brought back in until the following week, visit tol.ca/garbage or call 604.530.3939. Engineering Divison 604.532.7300
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for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.
Competitive Wages! E-mail: mikayla. tamihilog@shaw.ca bcclassified.com or Fax: 604-796-0318 Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diese;l pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DIETITIAN (Full-time position). This position will be based at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Matheson, ON), and will provide Clinical Nutrition services and Diabetes Program and long-term care services. Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, have successfully completed an accredited internship program and be eligible for membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Excellent salary, employee benefits, travelling compensation package and a signing bonus is available. GPRC, Fairview Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires an Animal Health Instructor (DVM) to commence immediately. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services, Matheson-Iroquois Falls-Cochrane. (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com
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Knowledge in mat’ls mgnt & purchasing, read shop dwgs, min 3-5 yrs of buying exp in mfg (glazing) ind. Basic computer skills a must. Own vehicle. F: 604-525-0774, E: sales@phoenixglassinc.com, w/salary exp. No phone calls pls.
Wild & Crazy Can’t Be Lazy Earn up to $20/hour. NO sales, NO commissions! Full training provided. Travel, dress sharp & have fun! Must be outgoing. Call Marcia 604-777-2195
Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888748-4126. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
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You will be responsible for: • Develop and maintaining new fleet accounts • Analyzing areas of sales opportunities within each market • Obtaining monthly targets • Oversee fleet vehicle ordering and delivery processes • Submitting progress reports Essential skills and qualifications: • Able to produce, meet deadlines and work well under pressure • Strong prospecting or cold-calling experience • Ability to build and maintain relationships • A passion and drive to be successful • Strong sales and customer service experience • Professional presentation • Great personality and communication skills • Computer literate, Outlook, Excel, Word • Fleet sales experience beneficial We offer a competitive compensation package with a base salary, unlimited commission opportunities, bonuses, auto/ gas, health benefits , expense account and opportunities to advance within the company. Apply by email only to: Janeen@abbynissan.com We thank you in advance for your interest, but only qualified individuals will be contacted.
FARM WORKERS
OLERA FARMS. Farm workers needed to start April 1. General labour. Must be willing & able to work outside,lift up to 50lbs. Salary $9.56/hr to start. Email resumes to: olerafarms@shaw.ca
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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051. .
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TAX preparer - Experience preferred, training available. Start February 1st. Good customer service skills required. Hourly plus bonus. Submit resume by email: txldy@live.ca, or phone: 604-8555869
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F/T BOOKKEEPER wanted ASAP in Richmond CGA firm. Min. 3-5 years exp in full-cycle bkkp and payroll. Simply & Quickbook knowledge, able to travel. Apply to careers @rhncga.com
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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence.
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca
WOODPRO Engineering, Prince George, BC requires Jr Mechanical engineer, must be registered with the Assn of Professional Engineers and mechanical/structural draftsperson. Experience with Autocad and Tekla X-Steel. Email jwestergard@ woodproengineering.com or fax to: 250-563-5648
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WE need a MILLWRIGHT to “Ham it up” at Freybe Gourmet Foods Ltd. Contact jobs@freybe.com or www.freybe.com.
ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms depend on certified A&P professionals. No experience needed! Local career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417
M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com. Pharmacist: Permanent Full Time ($120,000-$150,000+Benefits) The Pharmacist direct clinical support for three Hospital sites within MICs. Qualifications: Degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm, PharmD). Licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacy.Recent/current acute care/hospital pharmacy experience.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Product Support & Sales Representative Surrey, BC - Western Region Reference Number: PSSR-12160-111003
SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Surrey Branch has an opportunity for a Regional Service Writer / Warranty Administrator.
The Role: Reporting to the Operations Manager and the Parts Manager, this position will: • Promote and market SMS Equipment’s products, services, and support programs to new and existing clients. • Develop new accounts and service current accounts. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, manufacturers, and internal departments. • Maintain documentation and record keeping such as call reports, machine population listings and quotations. • Assist in solving technical problems and improving product performance to best meet client needs. • Prepare monthly sales reports. • Attends sales meetings with Management Team.
Qualifications:
• 3 to 5 years sales experience in industrial/construction/mining/ or automotive environments. • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). • Strong computer skills and the ability to demonstrate proficiency in software applications. • Ability to operate in a diverse environment requiring significant focus on branch and customer relations. • Parts or mechanical background. • Able to travel and work independently. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment Inc. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today. Our growth means your success.
PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.
Apply Today Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by e-mail or fax, quoting reference number: PSSR-12160-111003, to: E-mail: bcjobs@smsequip.com or Fax: 604.888.9699 SMS Equipment Inc. 19520 Telegraph Trail, Surrey, BC V4N 4H1
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Bindery Workers Black Press has anticipated opportunities for Bindery Workers to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening, night and weekend shifts. Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis for our locations in Surrey and Abbotsford. Excellent remuneration. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a pre-requisite. Please forward resumes to: Bindery Foreman Campbell Heights Distribution Centre Unit #113, 19130 24th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3S 3S9 or Fax 604-538-4445
FINANCIAL SERVICES
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660. PAWN SHOP ONLINE: GET CASH FAST! Sell or Get a Loan for your Watch, Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Art or Collectibles - From Home! ONLINE: www.PAWNUP.com or Toll-Free: 1-888-435-7870
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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
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• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
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
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!
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604. Top Written
Quality Painting. Guarantee. Free
220.JUNK(5865)
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LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.
GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. Ready. 604-795-7662
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Surrey, BC - Western Region Reference Number: WSC-12120-111116
SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Surrey Branch has an opportunity for a Regional Service Writer / Warranty Administrator.
The Role: • Administers SMS & OEM time sensitive warranty processing • Process credits from manufacturers and issue credits to customers accurately and in a timely manner • Provide summarized documentation to SMS management and customers as it relates to in-process, accepted, or rejected claims • Opening work orders as requested by branch personnel • Closure and invoicing of service work orders • Administer field related service contracts and spreadsheets for work orders to ensure proper invoicing for customers • Service and parts clerical support as required • Administrative support to Service Manager and Operations Manager • Check accuracy of time cards, input data and prepare payroll summaries. • Backfilling for payroll entries, FLRA card reviews, and reception when required.
Qualifications:
• Excellent computer skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook). • Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. • 3-5 years of experience from the construction/mining or automotive industry with completing Warranty Claims. • Excellent time management skills, work prioritization, and attention to detail. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and groups. • Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment Inc. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today. Our growth means your success.
Apply Today
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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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
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NEED YOUR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDING ERECTED? Professional crews available. We service Western Canada. All Brands. Excl references. Call MSC at 1-800-979-2993
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Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a “Career With Vision”. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!
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• 6-month program . . . starts Feb. 20th, 2012 • Financial assistance available • Hurry . . . enrolment limited!!
HAY FOR SALE First Cut, $4.50 a bale. Call John (604)856-4888
B.C. COLLEGE OF OPTICS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Warranty Administrator/Service Clerk
BUILDING SUPPLIES
STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
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CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877
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
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FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
www.recycleitcanada.ca
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
GARDENING
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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604-537-4140
#22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All work Guaranteed. 604-220-8347 www.HighOutletElectric.ca
PETS
Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442
MISC SERVICES
A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Est. 20 Years Exp.
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BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 604-574-5788.
$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
$10 CASH BACK for every pound you lose. Herbal Magic. Lose Weight Guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic now at 1-800-827-8975 for more information. Limited time offer.
PETS
BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 year old male, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, ok w/dogs, must find good home with no other cats and no kids $250 604-820-1603
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
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Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by e-mail or fax, quoting reference number: WSC-12120-111116, to: E-mail: bcjobs@smsequip.com or Fax: 604.888.9699 SMS Equipment Inc. 19520 Telegraph Trail, Surrey, BC V4N 4H1
THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978
www.blackpress.com
A18 Thursday, January 19, 2012 REAL ESTATE
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BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
$650/MONTH, 1 bdrm apartment in Aldergrove, Avail Mar 1, N/P, N/S. 604-532-9905 or 604-341-9674.
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ALDERGROVE, Dntn. Avail imm. Newly renod 1 & 2 bdrm. Adult oriented bldg. NS/NP, 1yr lease pref. for disc monthly rent. SHAWN 604-657-3799
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1996 NORTEC mobile home, 14x70. Clean and bright, sunken liv. rm., lam. floors, attached room and deck. Must be moved. $42,000. (604)626-4294 New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.
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Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
Power tongue jacks, ext.shower, power awning, AM/FM/CD/DVD , and more! $25,483 (Stk.30970)
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Heavy Duty Technicians Surrey, BC - Western Region Reference Number: HET-12120-01162012
SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. Are you interested in excelling in a fast paced, challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking 1 Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician to work in our Surrey location.
2011 EVER-LITE 31RKS
Auto Loans Approved!! Largest Dealer Group Huge Selection Cars Trucks Vans Suvs. Free delivery BC/AB Best Rates Always Approved. Apply online: autocredit911.com or call Tollfree-1-888-635-9911
Dual pane windows, A/C, slide out bike rack, elec. rear stab jacks, and MORE! $37,483 (Stk.29577) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
Qualifications:
• Requires a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of construction/ mining/forestry equipment. • Strong organizational skills. • Journeyman or Red Seal HET • The ability to use precision measuring tools along with hand and power tools. • The ability to follow instruction, utilize shop and assembly manuals and be able to work with minimal supervision. • Possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence, acute safety awareness. • The ability and attitude to ensure compliance to all workplace health and safety policies. • Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy with a variety of individuals and groups. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment Inc. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today. Our growth means your success.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1993 GEO METRO wagon, auto, 163K, blue, Air Cared. Rebuilt eng., $1595. (604)826-0519 1996 Honda Accord, auto, 4 dr, red, am/fm/cd, full load, newer tires, lady driven, 197K, $3200. 604-889-5356 1996 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, loaded, auto, 175 K, new tires, batt., leather,3L V6, $5400 obo.604-812-1278 1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,000 kms. $7200 firm. 604-805-4545. 2002 AUDI - 1.8L, 4WD, Perfect cond. 1 owner. 157K. $9800/obo. Lady driven. (604)418-0999 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto CD, a/c, p/w. Grey. 35,000kms. $9700. 604-825-9477 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $9700: (604)836-5931 2010 HONDA CRV 37,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,800: (604)836-5931
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MOTORCYCLES
2001 GSXR 1000R only 13,500 km Custom paint-Pearl White, polished whls. Yoshi exhaust, Gucci seat. No accid $6500 must see778-558-6763
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RECREATIONAL/SALE 2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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2000 BUICK LESABRE LTD. Heat, memory, lumbar, HUD, good cond. Estate sale. $4900. 604-364-1554.
2002 BUICK LESABRE Limited Edition, 115K, grey leather int, fully loaded, new front brakes, 6/cyl, 4/door. $5900. Call 604-807-3996.
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519
Abbotsford Parkade P.I. Services Inc., of 34523A 2nd Ave., Abbotsford, BC, phone 604-850-7769, claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following vehicles: 1) Christopher Lee Elliott: 1991 Lexus ES250, VIN#JT8VV22T9M0136366, amount owing $1247.70 plus accumulating storage. 2) Richard Gordon Ashton: 1992 Plymouth Voyager, VIN#2P4GH55R0NR580130, amount owing $1,857.17 plus accumulating storage. If not paid by 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012 the above vehicles will be sold or disposed of to cover costs.
2007 MAZDA CX7, awd, let int. fully equip. nav incl. heated sts. 39,000 mls. $24,000 firm . 604-541-0739.
1996 FORD TAURUS A/C, new tires, all pwr. driven daily, A1 cond in/out. $725 obo. 604-496-3958.
2000 BUICK LESABRE, mint cond, 110K Km, 4 dr, full power, leather, $4900. Call 604-614-3416
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
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1987 NISSAN P/U, 4 cyl. auto, 143 km, excellent condition, asking $2,200 obo. Phone (604)530-3289.
WILLOUGHBY TOWNHOUSE MOVE IN READY CONDITION! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a virtually new townhouse. This immaculately kept beauty has it all and is ready for you to move right in. 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, central air conditioning, security system, and a great complex that boasts a clubhouse, pool, gym and playground. Plus loads of parking. Call Verne Stel today to book your personal showing. 604-857-1100
#26 20540 66 Avenue, Langley $
294,000.00
SALMON RIVER - HOME AND ACREAGE, ROOM FOR A SHOP! Are you looking for room to roam? There is lots of room on this nice flat acreage. Room for a shop and all your toys. Great access to Highway 1 but set far enough away for peace and quiet. The home itself boasts all kinds of updates and includes 5 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. All this, and on City water! Your search ends here. Call Verne Stel today to book your personal showing. 604-857-1100
23025 72 Avenue, Langley $
729,000
BROOKSWOOD - BEAUTIFUL RANCHER ON A 1/4 ACRE LOT WITH RV PARKING AND SHOP The title says it all. How long have you been looking for your perfect rancher with no stairs? This 4 bedroom, 2 bath beauty is sure to impress. Many recent upgrades include a family room and master bedroom addition, newer roof, newer windows and a newer septic field. Plus tons of parking even room for that RV or boat. And let’s not forget the 16x16 wired workshop. Close to shopping, schools and parks. All you need is here and ready for you to move right in. Call Verne Stel today to see it for yourself 604-857-1100.
4280 204 Street, Langley
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The Role:
Reporting to the Shop Foreman, you will provide mechanical support and expertise to some of the largest mobile equipment in the world. You will employ logic and deductive reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting. • Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on construction/mining/forestry equipment. • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. • Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement. • Think logically and keep up with changes in technology. • Interpret work order and technical manuals. • Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. • Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision. • Other duties as required.
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1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 7 pass., great cond., green, $2000. 604-530-3931, 866-3931 2003 CHEV AVALANCHE, auto., 4x4, white, loaded with options. $10,000 firm (604)538-9257 2006 FORD F350 FX4 Diesel Lariat, full load. Leather etc. Over $10,000 in recent repairs- with receipts - Tires, brakes, shocks etc. No acc. $18,900/obo. (778)3224593 or 778-893-4866 2006 MAZDA B3000, black, 4 dr, 1 owner, 100,000 kms. Exc cond. $9888 obo. 604-562-4168. 2009 MAZDA 5, mini van series, exc. shape in & out, loaded. $17,500. Call 604-617-5348.
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✦ CARS ✦ BOATS ✦ ✦ SUPPLIES ✦ 12’ x 40’ & 24’ x 40’ Ceiling height 8’
ALDERGROVE 1 bdrm ste in brand new hse, $650 incl utils/lndry. Near school. NP/NS. Call 604-857-3320
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1994 CHEV Van $1300 AC’d Apr 2012, gd tires, new batt., 272,653 miles. 604-593-1985 / 617-7832
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S Langley 2BR quiet 970 sqft level entry, fp, appliances, utilities, sat TV $1100/mos N/S, N/P 604-5398709 ricky55@telus.net
ALDERGROVE 2.5 acres, 3 bdrm., 5 appl., 4000 sq. ft., bsmnt. 1500 sq. ft. workshop. $1800 mo. + utils. Avail. now. 1-604-930-2222
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ALDERGROVE. Furn 1 bdrm & den bsmt. Pri ent. N/S. N/P. No lndry or cable. $950 + 40% utils. Avail now. 604-626-0544 or 604-657-4995,
ABBOTSFORD, East.New high end executive 4 bdrm. 3 bath - 3200 sq. ft. Web details. Call 604-864-9534
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Aldergrove 1 bdrm+sunroom could be 2nd bdrm leads to outside deck, lge open ktchn & liv rm, utils incl lam flr fncd bckyd, own drvwy, sh w/d, ste immac bright & clean. walk to downtown, 5 min to border, 8 min to frwy NS/NP $795. 604-607-1148
1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238.
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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ALDERGROVE; 1 Bdrm bsmt ste. NS/NP. Sep heat & entry. $800 incl heat, h/wtr, cbl/net, d/w, f/p, w/d. Suit 1 person. Feb 1 604-626-0536
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$ Camera rear vision, dual pane windows, elec. Awning, A/C, 2000 watt inverter, $5000 in savings! $94,483 (Stk.31663A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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Spectacular upscale builders “own” home here. Quality throughout - high end finishing with attention to all the details. Pre-approved for legal suite. Includes high efficiency furnace with air conditioning and two hot water tanks, large soaker tubs and an unbelievable ensuite with 2 head shower. Oversize master bedroom and large walk in closet. Kitchen is all custom maple cabinets, granite counter tops and slate floors, formal dining room with pantry and wine racks - all with 9’ ceilings. Even the garage is finished and painted. Loads of storage in this home.
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26258 - 60TH AVE.
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$1,150,000
Gorgeous 1628 sq. ft. rancher, has partially finished full basement, roughed-in plumbing for 3rd bathroom or in-law suite - with attached 2000 sq. ft. heated shop. Also has 1200 sq ft. modular home with its own 24 x 26 garage.
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2056 MCKENZIE RD.
604-857-1100
$309,900
ABBOTSFORD RANCHER with PARTIAL BASEMENT
Very neat & clean, 3 bedroom rancher - close to town and public transportation. 3 Piece ensuite, gas fireplace, large lot - garage & separate bike room.
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$329,900
$1,590,000
19.5 ACRES
FANTASTIC Currently rented - about 10,000 sq. ft. - buildable C-2 Zoned 1 Acre – and / or renovate the house to an office. Invest now and wait for redevelopment. Possibilities here?
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27145 35 AVE.
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Check out this quality built home in West Abby. 9’ ceilings up and down - all the extras you would want. This home has a very bright suite. Full sundeck plus patio. 3 bedrooms up, 3 bedrooms down - available immediately!
Fully finished up and down with 2 bedroom suite, 9’ ceilings, very clean. Great floor plan upstairs - air conditioned, fantastic ensuite, backs onto acreage. Close to schools in great new subdivision.
19758 54A AVE.
2825 - 256TH STREET
26960 25A AVE.
5 bedroom, 2 storey, backs on to park, on a 58’x105’ lot, on No Through Street! Close to Elementary School, new windows, new front door south exposure.
Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.
Very unique situation! 1000 sq ft of 2 bedroom living quarters above 1000 sq ft of warehouse in Gloucester Estates, zoned Industrial, its all legal nothing to worry about here. Take a look you will be impressed. Quick possession possible.
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$369,900 LANGLEY CITY - 2 STOREY
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27031 - FRASER HWY.
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$1,995,000
37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS
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Over 3600 sq. ft. of manicured “up-to-date”, “you-will-be-impressed” home. Superior finishing, hardwood, crown mouldings, granite countertops, coffered ceilings, custom everything - high ceilings open concept - 2 bedrooms have ensuites. No expense spared here. Step up and make your dreams a reality.
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29415 SIMPSON RD.
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$849,000 This is a knockout! 3,700 sq ft 2 storey home on 1 acre with sewer and water hook up, plus spectacular view. Completely upgraded everything including new kitchen and bathrooms, air conditioning, flooring, lighting, crown mouldings, 2” wooden blinds, plus, plus. You get the idea! Oh Yeah, plus a 25x 45 heated and air conditioned shop. Triple garage, plus, plus!
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604-857-1100
26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100
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