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By ALINA KONEVSKI Aldergrove Star

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Cops for Cancer rider, Pam Morrison of Langley RCMP, handed out team cards to students at Shortreed elementary school during their first stop in Aldergrove last Thursday morning. See story, photos, page 3.

Groups to combine forces

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove Festival Days Society and the Aldergrove Agricultural Association have combined forces and will be known as Aldergrove-Langley Agricultural Fair and Festival Association.

A special meeting of the two nonprofit organizations was held Sept. 17 at Coghlan Hall and the Aldergrove Festival Days Society members voted by a 75 per cent margin to join with the Aldergrove Agricultural Association. The amalgama-

tion ensures that the charter date of the Aldergrove Agricultural Association is preserved and that the Coghlan Hall ownership will be retained by the new association.

The name of the association will be the Aldergrove-Langley Agricultural Fair and Festival Association (ALAFFA).

ALAFFA will also conduct business as Aldergrove Fair Days and retain the web site www.aldergrovefairdays.com/.

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The organization is also responsible for operations and rentals of the historic Coghlan Hall.

In related news, the annual general meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 at the Coghlan Community Hall, 6795 - 256 St., Aldergrove. The yearend reports will be presented and the 2013-1014 directors will be elected.

After years in the works, residents will soon be able to commute from Chilliwack to Abbotsford to Langley, and beyond, by public bus.

The Fraser Valley Express bus has been unanimously approved by the Fraser Valley Regional District at Tuesday’s board meeting through a new bylaw.

“I’m pretty excited about this particular connection because finally, that invisible border between TransLink and the rest of the world will be erased,” said FVRD director and Abbotsford mayor Bruce Banman. “People who want to get out of their cars to go to work will find a convenient way to do that…I think it’s been that missing link that the public has been asking for for a long, long time.”

For the first time, a BC Transit bus will seamlessly connect the three municipalities, which have a combined population of 317,000. The transportation authority is estimating 136,800 passenger trips annually.

The planned travel time from Chilliwack to Abbotsford is 30 minutes, with a total commute from Chilliwack to Langley in under one hour.

There will be a few stops in each municipality at key large centres, still to be worked out.

Already confirmed is a stop at Langley’s Carvolth Transit Exchange, providing easy access to the SkyTrain via another express bus, as well as to neighbouring municipalities such as Surrey.

The Monday to Saturday service would run every 60-90 minutes during peak times, and 90-120 minutes off-peak.

“We’re trying to make it a very quick and easy service to provide access to jobs within Chilliwack and Abbotsford, and everywhere else in the Valley,” said BC Transit senior planner Michelle Orfield.

Existing Fraser Valley routes have proven the demand for public buses. The Harrison Hot Springs–Agassiz–Chilliwack bus is “booming” in ridership and will receive an increase in service, according to Orfield.

The Mission–Abbotsford and Aldergrove–Abbotsford lines are also doing very well, as is the Mission connection of the West Coast Express.

A plan to connect Hope to Chilliwack and Agassiz is in the works.

The total annual cost for operating the six-bus Fraser Valley Express service is $1.6 million. BC Transit will fund 47 per cent of the cost of the new route, with local municipalities kicking in the rest.

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Tears, cheers shared with Cops for Cancer

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

Thunderous roars greeted the Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley team at two Aldergrove schools Thursday morning when the cyclists rolled into the school gyms.

The good cheer and spirit the team brought to hundreds of youths was also tinged with bittersweet poignancy as the assemblies shared recollections of the children who lost their battles with childhood cancer alongside the stories of those who conquered the disease.

Christopher Sperger was a seven year old Shortreed elementary school student when he finally succumbed to his long battle with cancer six years ago. The tour’s first stop Thursday morning was at Shortreed where the assembly commemorated the popular youngster’s memory.

His mother, Teresa, presented each team member with a set of beads, in thanks for their support during his battle with cancer.

Christopher had been a junior team member of the Tour de Valley and had thoroughly enjoyed accompanying the cyclists in one of the convoy vehicles.

“It’s very emotional but a good emotion,” Teresa told The Star.

“After six years they still remember him, and share stories about him among themselves. As a mother, you can’t ask for more.”

The team’s next stop was at Aldergrove secondary, where the tour’s official opening ceremonies were held in front of the middle and high school students.

Junior team member Emmily Eckert, 18, of White Rock, received rousing applause from the students

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Junior team member Emmily Eckert (right) presented beads to each one of the Cops for Cancer riders Thursday morning at ACSS.

as she talked about her eight year involvement with Cops for Cancer.

Her battle began with chemo at age five, but she has now been in remission for nine years.

“I have been honoured to be part of the Cops for Cancer for eight years,” said Eckert.

“They have brought hope and joy into a difficult situation, have cheered my miracle, and I am grateful.”

Cops for Cancer captain Chris Rosenberger, who serves with the Canadian Border Services Agency in Aldergrove, also spoke of his own daughter, who was diagnosed with cancer at age two but is now in remission and is a happy little girl starting Kindergarten. He thanked the high school for raising $800 for Cops for Cancer by logging 800 kms on stationary bikes and told the assembly that credit goes out to all youths who have supported the tour with fundraising: “It’s about kids helping other kids.”

Assistant captain Trevor Sales, of Abbotsford City Police, said team volunteers had also shared the Camp Goodtimes experience with young cancer survivors: “It was an absolutely wonderful time; a place where they could be regular kids.”

Since the B.C. run started on Vancouver Island in 1998, Cops for Cancer has expanded into four tours which have raised over $25 million collectively to fund programs and research for children with cancer.

There have been growing successes in treatment, as currently 82 per cent of children survive their cancer battles.

All of the Aldergrove schools also held their School Terry Fox Runs on Thursday, following the Cops for Cancer visit.

The Cops for Cancer team is scheduled to pass through White

KURT LANGMANN PHOTO

The Cops for Cancer team presented Teresa Sperger with a crazy quilt from the Fraser Valley Quilters Guild in memory of her late son, Christopher.

Rock on Friday, Abbotsford Thursday and Friday. on Saturday, Hope on Sunday, As of last Thursday morning the Chilliwack on Monday and Mission Tour de Valley has raised more than on Tuesday. They will then ride $200,000 this year. through Ladner, Tsawwassen, Surrey Visit copsforcancer.ca to make a and North Delta on Wednesday, donation and find out more about before returning to Abbotsford on Cops for Cancer.

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with vehicle procurement, determining a fare structure, and finalizing routes and schedules.

The transportation bylaw will still need to be approved by Abbotsford and Chilliwack city councils. Both city mayors were enthusiastic about the initiative at the FVRD board meeting on Tuesday. A final approval from the provincial Inspector of Municipalities is also pending.

Although it usually takes 18 months to purchase bus fleets, Orfield is optimistic that BC Transit will be able to get this system up and running by next September.

In Abbotsford, part of the planning is contingent on the results of the city’s cur-

rent restructuring of its public bus system.

“We’ll find a landing spot in Abbotsford for the loop…The current system to get into Aldergrove is just brutal. Brutal. This (the Fraser Valley Express) will actually be used,” said Banman.

Earlier this month, the University of the Fraser Valley launched a private bus to shuttle students between the Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses. The shuttle, funded partly by university students themselves, was the result of years of frustration from being unable to commute at a low cost between the two municipalities.

It is not clear what the future of the UFV shuttle bus holds.

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Mabor, Sanghavi and Schratz Abbotsford Air Cadets receive awards

Abbotsford air cadets (from left) Konybai Mabor, Vyom Sanghavi and Thomas Schratz display the awards they received in Victoria.

Three air cadets from Abbotsford’s 861 Silverfox squadron received awards in Victoria on Aug. 15.

Vyom Sanghavi was named Top Cadet, while Thomas Schratz and Konybai Mabor both received Most Improved Cadet awards.

The awards were presented as part of a graduation event that included a ceremonial parade held at Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC).

Almost 150 cadets from across B.C. attended the CSTC. The top cadet was selected from each of the seven 25-member “flights� (groups), and was presented to those demonstrating exemplary performance in their drill, dress and deport-

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ment. “All the Abbotsford cadets are outstanding teens,� said Lt. Peggy Kulmala, public affairs officer for Albert Head CSTC. “Cadet Sanghavi really stood out for me: a very engaging and charismatic young man.�

The cadets – most 12 or 13 years old – spent two weeks in a program that included military drill, sports, citizenship activities, and an opportunity to fly.

They also participated in adventure training classes, including survival and a trip to the range to learn how to safely handle an air rifle.

The cadets also visited Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site and the B.C. Legislature.

The 861 squadron in Abbotsford has more than 100 air cadets, of whom 38 completed a variety of courses at Albert Head this summer.

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A large memorial stone honouring the memory of the late Thomas Blaauw has been positioned at the 257A Street entrance to the trail that runs through the Glen Valley forest.

It will soon bear a message that remembers the local farmer who passed away in 2012 as a “loving husband, father and grandfather, forever loved - forever missed.�

The engraving will include a short poem that reads in part, “A good life, a simple life, that’s what he led./He’d struggled like most, but came out ahead.�

A hundred yards down the trail, another memorial has been placed, a bench for visitors to rest on.

At the Tuesday afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the 25-acre parcel of land as a public forest preserve, the entire Blaauw family was there; wife Ann Blaauw and children John, Janet, and Jennifer.

Janet spoke for the family, explaining why they chose to make the donation that allowed Trinity Western University to make the $2.5 million purchase. “He [my father] loved the green space, the trees, the animals, the trails. He would always remark and say what a nice piece of property,� she said. “He would just love to have that piece of property, but it was never for sale.�

As her mother stood by her side, Janet looked up at the sky for a second. “Dad, here’s that property you always wanted,� she said.

About 100 people attended the

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Ann Blaauw and daughter Janet at the dedication ceremony. dedication. Township Mayor Jack Froese praised the family’s decision, saying the gift of land was “extremely special.�

Under the terms of the agreement between the university and the Township, the woods will be preserved for environmental research, education, and recreational purposes.

A restrictive covenant only allows buildings that “enhance the use of the conservation area on the property.�

Trinity Western interim president Bob Kuhn said the gift is a legacy for future generations. “I’m very grateful for this inspiring gift that the Blaauw family has chosen to give,� Kuhn said.

The 25 acres were placed on the market by the Township in January of this year to help fund a new community centre, swimming pool and

New rules for Langley cell towers

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The policy is a response to recent controversies over the placement of cell phone towers within Langley Township boundaries.

It will not be applied to the next six cell phone towers that go up, because the applications were filed before the Township started working on new rules.

The measures were quietly approved during a nighttime public hearing that drew no comments from residents, either written or in person.

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Would-be builders of cellphone towers will be required to survey people living near the proposed antennas, under a new policy adopted by Langley Township council on Monday.

Under the new rules, cell companies will have to pay the cost of polling residents within a 500 metre radius of the proposed towers.

If less than 80 per cent approve, the Township won’t support the proposed tower when it goes to Industry Canada, the federal regu-

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It was the Township’s second attempt at selling land in Glen Valley after a plan to market 21 acres of Township-owned forest on 84 Avenue between 252 and 254 Streets was cancelled in July of 2012 because of a campaign

by Watchers of Langley Forests (WOLF), a residents’ group that has been campaigning to preserve the entire forest region.

WOLF members did not speak at the ceremony, but many attended the event.

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Two proposed recovery homes on Seasonal Local Produce Abbotsford farmland raise concerns Large

By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star

Two supportive recovery homes, with a focus on healing through farming, split community members during a public hearing on Monday evening.

Joshua House, also known as Yahweh Saves Recovery Ministries, is proposing to operate two 10-bed men’s supportive recovery homes at 29183 Fraser Highway, between Bradner and Ross roads.

Joshua House is a Christian organization that currently runs recovery homes in Abbotsford and the surrounding area, assisting men who struggle with addiction.

Some area residents raised concerns that supportive recovery housing could bring a potential increase in property crimes to the rural area.

Vic Mossey said he has lived in the area for many years. Since Joshua House began taking steps towards operating a facility there, he has seen an increase in problems with drugs in the area.

“I can see there is going to be more problems… There’s a lot of

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Angie Korkowski of Joshua House speaks at a public hearing on Monday about their proposed supportive recovery homes. upset people too.”

Glen Berry, a current resident of a Joshua House facility, said it is wrong to assume the men will be criminals.

“Joshua House is not a jail.

They’re not serving a sentence at Joshua House. They are there for recovery.”

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The proposal states that as part of the recovery program, the men would be involved in the maintenance and development of the farm. The property is about nine acres with two homes and several small barns used for cows, goats, pigs and chickens.

Angie Korkowski, executive director of Joshua House, said addiction is the number one social problem in Abbotsford, with a huge demand for recovery facilities.

She said the rural setting will provide fewer distractions for those in recovery, and their ability to work with the land and animals will be helpful for recovery. She said she welcomes people with concerns about the project to visit Joshua House and learn more about what they do.

“We are not a get-out-of-jailfree card.”

The project must be approved by city council, and the decision was deferred to a future meeting.

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Editor: On Sept. 25, we stopped in at the local Aldergrove store to pick up some groceries around 5:30 p.m. We were finished shopping within 20 minutes and when we returned to our car, we found the top of the door chiseled and dented - an attempted break-in and damage that is worthy of our deductible on our insurance.

The only contents visible in the car were a bottle of hand sanitizer, a dog crate and a bag of bread. Our steering wheel lock was in use. We parked closer to 276 Street, visible to drivers entering and leaving the parking lot, people coming and going from their vehicles, people waiting at the bus stop, and people stopped at the traffic light.

It’s disappointing that no one reported it to the police or did anything about it. It was busy enough that someone likely saw something. One isn’t putting themselves in danger by reporting a break-in; it simply involves going out of one’s way by picking up their phone and reporting it. I’m sure all of you would expect the same thing if it was your vehicle.

Please let this be a friendly reminder to do the right thing and also to double check that your vehicle is theft-proof. Thank you.

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VICTORIA – From Stockholm to Sydney to Sicamous, September was a bad month for science.

In Sweden, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finally issued its widely leaked update on human-caused global warming. As expected, it downgraded predictions of temperature rise in the face of 15 years of measurements that show little or no average surface temperature increase.

The official spin also went as expected. The revelation that more than a dozen computer prediction models have all more or less agreed, and all have been wrong, was played down. The IPCC went from “very likely” to “extremely likely” to affirm its belief in human-caused warming, even as its own core evidence went the other way.

Again and again we are told that the vast majority of scientists believe in human-caused warming, and those who don’t are labeled “skeptics” or even “deniers” with hidden agendas. The problem is, science isn’t supposed to be done by polls or popularity contests, or assertions of faith like those that greeted Galileo’s wild claim that Earth is not the centre of the solar system.

Before the angry mail starts to arrive, let me hasten to add I am not arguing for or against the theory of humancaused climate change. You can label me a “skeptic” as I view the temperature read-

ings and the shifting theories advanced to explain them.

Speaking of temperature data, David Suzuki had a problem with that at a TV town hall in Australia. Polite, well-informed questions soon revealed that while Suzuki rails constantly about the horrors of global warming, he doesn’t actually know much about the latest science.

As I’ve written before regarding his CBC-funded attacks on Canada’s oil and gas industry, Suzuki is not only behind on his homework, he resorts to cheap, sensational tricks to exaggerate and misrepresent hazards.

His tactics are identical to the U.S.-financed environment groups that obsessively target Canadian petroleum.

As for his appearance on Australia’s public broadcaster, don’t take my word for it. Just Google “An Audience with David Suzuki” and watch the show for yourself.

Back in B.C., local politicians gathered in Vancouver for their annual convention.

One of the most intense debates was over a call to the provincial government to declare B.C. “genetic engineering free.”

The heart of this movement, which has resorted to vandalism in Europe, is hostility towards Monsanto’s “Roundup ready” seed.

Speakers at the municipal convention warned of sinister “corporations” trying to contaminate and control our food

supply for profit.

The debate pitted hobby farmers against professionals. Peace region grain farmers said such a ban would put them out of business. Others pointed out that the province has no jurisdiction and that scientific decisions shouldn’t be influenced by emotion.

The session ended with a classic pseudo-scientific claim.

A woman who used to have a couple of bee boxes said someone’s bees died and there was a Roundup-ready canola field next door. Case closed.

The misguided “G.E.-free B.C.” motion was supported by a narrow majority.

As it turns out, there are agricultural pesticides that may be harmful to bees. The David Suzuki Foundation is part of an effort to get one of them banned in Canada. The problem is, it’s not Roundup, and it’s got nothing to do with genetic engineering.

They’re called “neonicotinoids,” because they’re similar to nicotine. Old sheep farmers may recall using a crude version: tobacco soaked in water to kill insects on sheep.

It’s ironic that as the “information age” accelerates, our society, overwhelmed by conflicting messages, slips back towards superstition.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: If Councillor Fox is so keen to get tough with owners of derelict homes, he should also focus his attention on derelict buildings in general, especially those in the public eye, like the corner of 264th Street and Fraser Highway. That has been an eyesore for a number of years (it has received approval for rezoning), continues to be a blight on the face of Aldergrove.

Aldergrove, of course, is not high on the priority list of our current councillors and will continue to be until the council of the Township comes to the reality that we who live here help pay their salaries. Poor Mr. Fox has to live next to a ‘derelict’ house and that bothers him. How does he feel about two derelict buildings sitting on a piece of property that the owner has allowed to become overgrown, in a high profile location at a major intersection in Aldergrove? Doesn’t bother him much I’m guessing, and I’m guessing that Mr. Long could care less as well.

Why on earth do we have to wait and see what other municipalities are doing? Are we not a municipality in our own right? Do we not have the ability to make decisions for ourselves?.

If we have a problem with derelict buildings, then deal with the owners and make them get rid of them or make the owners clean up the mess and reduce the eyesore. I don’t care what they are doing in Surrey or Burnaby or wherever else... just deal with what will work best in the Langley Township.

Debbie Atkinson, Aldergrove

Feels more like extortion Editor: Smart meter holdouts face stiff fees from BC Hydro” by Jeff Nagel is more like “extortion vs assimilation”.

It seems to me, rather than trying to force people to capitulate against their will, there are several less costly alternatives that could be implemented. There would still be some costs but definitely not the $420 per year user fees for an analog meter or the $100 plus $240 per year for a digital meter with the radio transmitter disabled, recently proposed to the BC Utilities Commission.

It seems that these figures are very high purposely to blackmail customers into submission.

Around 12 years ago, I rented a home in Surrey which had the meter inside the garage and could not be read by the meter-maid so we called in the readings by phone. It was really no big deal.

So, what about self reporting? A user could email, text a photo of the meter or enter the readings on their account web page. If only after self reporting failed to meet the requirements of timeliness or accuracy, only then charge of a reasonable fee per reading.

My opinion is that the so-called “offers” are not offers at all without the ability to self report.

It seems fair, would meet the holdouts half-way and (hopefully) put an end to yet another long, ongoing NeoLiberal fiasco. Fill your boots with that, Minister Bill Bennett.

D. Quiring, Aldergrove

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Man in police standoff sentenced

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

An Abbotsford man involved in an unusual stand-off with police in Aldergrove last July was sentenced to probation in Surrey Provincial Court on Tuesday, Sept 24.

Charles Raymond Charlton, 35, had been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a prohibited

weapon with ammunition.

In sentencing, all the charges against him were dropped except the one count of possession of a weapon. For that he received probation and a firearms ban.

It was on July 13, 2012, Langley RCMP received a call at about 6 a.m. that a man with a handgun was in a home in the 3000 block of 271 Street.

One man was immediately arrested at the scene, as a second

man came out of a duplex wearing a camouflage hooded jacket and latex gloves, said police.

RCMP say the suspect did not respond to police commands and attempted to re-enter the home, not realizing that the door had locked behind him. He then fled on foot and tried to get into a neighbouring residence.

Officers had drawn their guns and were about 30 feet away from the suspect when he

reached under his jacket to pull something out, said police at the time.

Police demanded that he stop and raise his hands, but he did not comply.

He then pulled out a semiautomatic handgun and threw it about 40 feet away. He was arrested, and a search revealed that a holster was located on his belt, along with tie straps in his pocket.

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Brent Parent was in the B.C. Court of Appeal in Vancouver on Monday hoping to reduce his driving ban.

Parent, 43, is appealing his 12-year driving ban which begins after he is released from jail.

His lawyer will argue that the ban is too long and will make it difficult for Parent to find work.

In May 2012, a B.C. Supreme Court judge sentenced the Langley man to five and a half years behind bars and a 12-year driving ban for the 2008 hit and run death of 21-year-old Silas

O’Brien.

In front of a full courtroom in New Westminster, Judge Terence Schultes said he wanted to strike a balance between the Crown’s request to see Parent go away for eight years and the defense’s suggestion of three to four years.

He also hoped that Parent would take advantage of anger management counselling that will be made available to him in jail.

Originally, Parent sought to have his sentence overturned and his conviction overturned as well. He filed his appeal with the Court of Appeal on June 4, 2012.

After Parent was sentenced, O’Brien’s father Rodger spoke to the media, saying the sentence was what he expected. Parent has 64 driving convictions and five driving suspensions. O’Brien said at the time that he didn’t think Parent would appeal the sentence.

In court, Parent said he was very sorry for “ruining a lot of people’s lives� but then asked that the judge not put him away for a “long time.�

In the early morning hours of March 13, 2008, O’Brien, and his two best friends were on their way to a Seattle airport, looking

forward to their first vacation together to Hawaii.

Parent, who was driving a diesel Ford F350, became enraged when he thought that the Chevy Silverado O’Brien was riding in had deliberately flashed its high beams at him on 16 Avenue.

The judge said Parent refused to let them pass, causing the pickup carrying O’Brien and his friends off the road and into a ditch. Parent then returned to the scene, where he swerved towards the young men who were standing on the shoulder of the road, striking and killing O’Brien.

Info on social networks is never private

By ALINA KONEVSKI Aldergrove Star

Within 15 minutes of accepting a Facebook ‘friend’ request from a supposed female peer, a teenage girl had a shock. A middle aged police officer walked up to her at work and introduced himself as that online peer.

Darren Laur has served with the Victoria police department for 28 years. He is a ‘white hatter’ who poses as a teenage girl on Facebook under an alias in order to catch predatory ‘black hatters’ and make a point about internet safety.

He tracked down the teenage girl by ‘harvesting’ her social networks. Facebook told him her full name, date of birth, type of car, and that she worked at an Athlete’s World store in Victoria.

A photo of her car gave him the licence plate number. Photos with GPS tags told him where she lived, and Google Maps gave him a satellite image of her house.

Laur drove to an Athlete’s World in Victoria and saw her car in the parking lot. “I found her in 15. Why? Because you’re putting way too much information into your social networks that’s making it too easy,� he said.

In the past few years, Laur has spoken to 120,000 students, including nearly all of Abbotsford’s middle and high school students, about internet safety.

Students at Clayburn Middle gave him “rave reviews� on his talk on Monday, according to

principal Dexter Horton. Laur save 58 young people who were spoke to a group of 80 parents at considering self-harm because of the Arts Council that same night. ‘sexting’ or cyber bullying gone Before speaking at a school, wrong.

Laur ‘friends’ its students on Laur has seen ‘sexting’ – the Facebook as his alias to test how exchange of sexual content by many invite him in without ever text message – between kids as meeting him. Within 30 minutes, young as Grade 5. Other teenhe can usually get 20 youth invit- agers – a rare minority, assured ing the alias as a friend.

Laur – are using online chat “Once I’m in, I have full rooms and social networks to access,� Laur said share graphic photos Monday night. “Once and video, but don’t you invite somebody realize how quickly in as a friend or folinformation can lower, privacy settings become public. mean nothing.�

The result are ‘sexHe now has over tortion’ cases where 4,000 Facebook a predator uses such friends, a list he is media to extort serconstantly cleaning vices from the child. out because Facebook British Columbia caps friends lists at is fourth in Canada Darren Laur 5,000. for online predation No matter what one’s issues, according to Laur.

Facebook privacy settings are, a Laur emphasizes that social digital profile is always public. networking is not an evil entity “Everything you post is pub- “polluting the minds of youth,â€? lic, permanent, and very search- but rather the “coolest thing ever able. The reason that Facebook invented by humankindâ€? that is free, that Tumblr is free, is allows for incredible connecbecause they’re taking our infor- tions between people. But this mation and they’re selling it. And requires responsible use. we need to understand this fact,â€? “Most of our kids are doing said Laur. uber cool things online, contrary Most kids are on three or four to popular belief that kids are social networks. Laur has used doing really bad stuff online‌ these to ‘creep’ about 100,000 But a part of that is that we need kids in B.C. That is, he has used to educate our kids about some info from sites such as Facebook, of the realities,â€? said Laur.

Tumblr, and Twitter to uncover The Abbotsford school dispersonal information about teen- trict is doing everything right agers. to gain control of this issue, said Laur has used this informa- Laur. tion, and the student contacts he “This district, in my opinion, has developed through talks, to has really embraced this whole

issue of digital citizenship and digital literacy, and they’re taking some very proactive steps in integrating that into the schools.�

It’s up to parents to enforce safe online practices at home.

One major quick fix is to keep the smartphones and computers out of the bedroom, because teenagers are on social networks actively between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Another is to learn the language. As “digital citizens,� youth have created their own online language that parents – “digital immigrants� – usually don’t grasp, explained Laur. “If we don’t know the language, we won’t be able to understand what our kids are doing online,� he said.

For example, acronyms frequently used in text messages are KPC (Keep Parents Clueless), PAW (Parents Are Watching), and POS (Parents Over the Shoulder).

Laur’s talk to parents Monday night has encouraged local mom Anissa Wiebe to do more research in preparation for her eight- and nine-year old children joining social networks in a few years. “I like to be proactive, so that when we introduce it, we can do it together and it’s not going to be this shock factor, ‘oh, now you have to take my stuff away,’� she said.

Laur has a wealth of recommended strategies for parents, such as monitoring software, on his site: www.personalprotectionsystems.ca/

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‘Bunny’ Keeps the Pace

NEWS SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS WORKING TOGETHER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

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$13.5 Million Deficit Retired Two Years Early

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Aldergrove’s Twilight Horsman prepares to be a “pace bunny” in the half-marathon at the Surrey International World Music Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Missing man’s body found Aldergrove Star

The body of a missing Aldergrove man has been recovered from Elliott Lake after he disappeared while fishing over the weekend.

Fort St. James RCMP were called to Elliott Lake at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 23, to a report of a missing fisherman. Upon attending, police were advised by a family member that the 67-year-old man was last seen fishing from his boat in the small lake, which has a maximum depth of 90 feet. The

boat was found floating a drift with no sign of the man or his fishing gear.

Fort St. James Search and Rescue team attended and searched the lake and shoreline. On Monday, Sept. 23, around 6:15 p.m. members of the search team located the male and recovered his body from the Lake.

Elliott Lake is located 150 km north west of Fort St. James.

As there is no criminality involved, the BC Coroner Service has taken jurisdiction of this tragic incident.

The approval of the 2012-2013 financial statements by the Board of Education at the regular meeting means that the $13.5 million deficit has been retired two years ahead of schedule. The deficit was discovered in the 2009-2010 budget year and the Ministry of Education originally approved a repayment plan that included payments of $3.375 million over four years, beginning in the 2011-2012 school year. The financial statements not only show that the deficit has been retired but also that the District has a surplus moving forward.

Students at Shortreed Community Elementary School combine fun with a cause at this year’s Terry Fox School Run.

Terry Fox Run Shortreed Community Elementary School was one of many Langley schools that joined thousands of others across the country on National Terry Fox School Run Day September 26th. After a warm-up and presentation on Terry Fox, students enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon circling the school field supporting Terry’s dream: a world without cancer.

Board of Education Chair Wendy Johnson is appreciative of the hard work and dedication of everyone in the District that has allowed for the accelerated repayment of the deficit. Superintendent Suzanne Hoffman commended the finance department for their excellent work and the efforts of those in schools and sites in working through the fiscal challenges.

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The Engineering Division will host an information session to provide an update on Phase 1 of the East Langley Water Supply project.

Stop by to learn more about construction methods, planned road closures for 72 Ave and 210 Street, and detour routes. Work is scheduled to begin on 72 Avenue in mid-October.

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Volunteering is a great way to get involved, provide input on important issues, and make a positive contribution to our diverse and growing community. The Township is presently seeking volunteers for the following Council Advisory Committees: • Agricultural Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) • Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Economic Development Advisory Committee (one-year and two-year term positions available) • Heritage Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Seniors Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) • Youth Advisory Committee (two-year term positions available) A description of each Advisory Committee and an application form is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/committee. Please complete the application form and attach a letter and a brief resume indicating which Advisory Committee you wish to serve on. Current Advisory Committee members are welcome to reapply.

Committee application reviews will be scheduled during the weeks of November 13 to 22, 2013 with members of Council and staff liaison representatives. Applicants will be notified after Council has made their appointments in early December.

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40 AVE. This closure is required for construction of the East Langley Water Supply.

Local and business traffic access will be permitted during construction.

For more information on this project visit tol.ca/elws.

We appreciate your patience.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

Engineering Division 604.533.6151 enginfo@tol.ca

public notice Fall Into Fun! The 2013 Fall/Winter Leisure Guide is available now at any community recreation centre – or view the digital version at tol.ca/guides.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

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public programs and events Heritage Building Incentive Program The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley.

The Township of Langley is giving residents a chance to properly dispose of hazardous materials from around their homes and to recycle small appliances and electronics.

Acceptable items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The annual Household Hazardous Waste Plus Recycling event will be held:

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Operations Building Address: 4700 - 224 Street Cost:

FREE to Township residents.

Proof of residency required.

Paint, batteries, pesticides, cleaners, and chemicals will be safely disposed of by hazardous waste professionals.

PLUS: Electronics, small appliances, mercury thermostats, and smoke detectors will also be accepted and recycled.

Household quantities only. To enquire about larger quantities contact 604.532.7300 prior to the event.

Antifreeze Ballasts Batteries (all) Bleach Brake fluid Concentrated acids Darkroom chemicals Fluorescent lights/bulbs Furniture stripper Herbicides Insecticides Motor oil Oven cleaner Paint and thinners Pesticides Propane fuel tanks (empty) Solvents Swimming pool chemicals Toilet bowl cleaner Transmission fluid Turpentine

PLUS • • • •

For more information, visit tol.ca/hhw.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

public notice We are looking for Langley pioneers!

Are you at least 70 years of age?

Electronics Mercury thermostats Small appliances Smoke detectors

Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources.

The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, October 11, 2013 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip.

Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998

Langley Township Economic Forum The Township of Langley’s Economic Development Department presents the 3rd Annual Langley Economic Forum: Date:

Thursday, October 24

Time:

11:45am - 3:30pm

Location: Langley Events Centre, Banquet Room Address:

7888 - 200 Street

Titled Livability in Langley, the event will include guest speakers Dan Burden of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute; Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist of Central 1 Credit Union; and Cameron Muir, Chief Economist for the BC Real Estate Association.

Free lunch will be provided.

RSVP is required by Thursday, October 17. Register by: Email: econdev@tol.ca Phone: 604.533.6152 or 604.532.7548 Economic Development Department 604.534.6084

Joint Town Hall Meeting A Joint Town Hall Meeting is being held with Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, MP Mark Warawa, MLA Mary Polak, and Langley School Board Chair Wendy Johnson.

The event will give residents a chance to hear from and ask questions of their local elected officials.

Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 1 - 2:30pm Place: Langley Events Centre, 4th Floor - Meeting Room B Location: 7888 - 200 Street Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000

Do you currently live in Langley Township or City?

Have you lived in Langley for at least 60 years?

Each year Langley pioneers who meet the above criteria are recognized at the annual Douglas Day Banquet on November 19.

If you are a Langley pioneer or know someone who might be, please contact us by Friday, November 1.

Lisa Egan Special Events Coordinator Corporate Communications and Events 604.533.6148 legan@tol.ca

Composting: Nature’s Recycling Help the environment and get great soil for your garden by using a backyard composter.

Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. They can be purchased at the Civic Facility or Operations Centre during regular operating hours.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

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Visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart between September 14 and October 11 and buy a leaf ($1), a butterfly ($5), an acorn ($10) or a cardinal ($50) to help women’s health grow in your community. To donate online or find out which women’s charity your local Shoppers Drug Mart store supports, visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/treeoflife.

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Fifteen years ago, Heidi Cave survived a devastating, fiery crash in Abbotsford that took the life of her best friend and left her with burns to half her body and both feet amputated.

The damage done from the crash – caused by a speeding driver – left Cave, who was 23 at the time, in a coma for two weeks, followed by seven months in the burn unit and then GF Strong rehabilitation centre. In between, she endured multiple surgeries.

Just hearing what Cave – now living in Langley – had to endure in the prime of her young life would make anyone wonder how she carried on.

It turns out she did, with gusto, and now the 38-year-old married mother of two has written a book about her extraordinary story of triumph over tragedy in hopes it can move others to find strength in their own hardships.

The book, published in partnership with Raincoast Publishing, was released July 30 and is available at local bookstores.

The book is called Fancy Feet: Turning Tragedy Into Hope. For Cave, the key message is choosing to be a survivor not a victim.

It would have been easier to be a victim; maybe not happier, but easier, she explains.

“I emerged from a two-week coma to the voice of my boyfriend of just six weeks telling me I was in a car crash that led to the death of my best friend, burns to 52 per cent of my body and my right leg amputated below the knee,” she wrote in the introduction to her book.

“As I struggled to piece together what remained of my life, multiple surgeries forced me to be a patient at the burn unit for seven months.

My left leg was also amputated and the reckless driver responsible for my situation lied to the police.

While so much was beyond my control I was confronted with this question: Will I be a victim or a survivor?”

Cave has shared her story with audiences across Canada, including the B.C. legislature, and to more than 3,000 firefighters from every state and province in North America at the International Association of Firefighters’ Biennial Convention, where she shared the stage with Hillary

Clinton. ago. I had enough distance from At times, after she has spoken, the crash and it was the right time. people will come up to her and I was healed and insulated enough share their own tragedies and hard- to go to some dark places. I cried ships, and ask the happy, relieved question, “When did tears when I it get better for you?” got the email “I couldn’t give from my editor them a definite that said, “Final answer. There wasn’t edits accepted.” a timeline. I just knew It was done and that one day I began going to print. to feel better, lighter.

After three years Sorrow didn’t disapI couldn’t quite pear, but joy found believe it was me. I could laugh, a going to be an body-shaking laugh, actual book.

Heidi Cave and I felt that joy and It still hasn’t sorrow could exist together, side by sunk in. I did my first reading of my side,” she wrote in her blog. book to a small audience last week She named the book and her and I don’t know that I have ever blog Fancy Feet both for her love been that nervous. I’ve spoken to of cute shoes and because it “was some big audiences and this was a quirky, fun take on making peace the most vulnerable I had ever felt. with my prosthetic legs,” she said.

I could not make my hands stop Even with all her public-speak- shaking! ing experience, she finds reading BP: What are you hoping peofrom her book very unnerving. ple will get out of the book?

She’s hoping it will get easier.

CAVE: Something extraordiThe book is gaining traction and nary happened to me, an ordinary interest from media everywhere. girl, and I came through the other She recently wrote a poignant col- side. Everyone has a story, everyumn in The Province about safe one has experienced loss, and even driving for the long weekend – one in the darkest moments and places of B.C.’s deadly times on the road. in your life, there is hope. This book is ultimately about the impact Q & A with Heidi Cave and power of hope. You can be a about her book survivor instead of a victim. and the process of writing it: BP: How does the family of BLACK PRESS: How long did your best friend who died in the it take you to write? Where did you crash feel about the book? find the time with two young kids?

CAVE: They’re supportive.

CAVE: I spent three years in BP: What’s next for Heidi Cave? total working on the manuscript. I CAVE: Book signings, speakworked on it for two years before ing, and continuing to drive my I began to pitch to agents and edi- kids around to all of their activities. tors.

I’m very involved with the BCPFF As soon as I dropped the kids burn fund and we’ve been workoff at school, I came home to my ing on fundraising for the Burn computer and a coffee and I wrote. Fund Centre that will be built in They were very curious and sweet Vancouver. It will be a headquarabout all of it, asking questions ters for the burn fund, but primarabout how to write a book. They ily it will be a residential space began to write their own books. for patients and family of VGH There are a lot of great begin- and BC Children’s Hospital. It’s a nings to stories on pieces of paper project that is close to my heart. I around our house. am also hoping for a VGH burn BP: Was it easy to write your unit reunion that could happen in story?

October. I’m very excited about CAVE: I took breaks when it seeing some of the staff again and got be too much or if I had just fin- hopefully some of the firefighters ished a particularly painful part, I who rescued me. would binge-watch TV to shut off BP: Where can people purchase for awhile. In order to write this your book? honestly and let the reader in, I had CAVE: You can purchase it to unearth old emotions and feel at Chapters Langley, Wendel’s in everything all over again. I couldn’t Fort Langley, Costco Abbotsford, have written this book 10 years Amazon and Indigo.

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SPORTS

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Kodiaks squeak through fifth straight win

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove Kodiaks sniper Stephen Ryan scored twice in the second period to ensure a 4-3 Kodiaks win over the Port Moody Panthers September 25 at Aldergrove Arena.

Ryan also received the game’s first star for his work, and line-mate Adam Callegari was third star for his pair of assists to Ryan.

The Kodiaks had been leading 3-0 at 4:33 of the second period when Ryan snapped in his first goal. Kodiaks’ scorers in the first period were Ryan Simpson, from Spencer McHaffie and Joshua Cronin on a power play at 9:39, and Joshua Pollock on a breakaway at 13:49, from Spencer Unger.

However, the Panthers picked up their game, with Sammy Zeinab scoring at 14:57 for their first. Kodiaks’ Ryan scored his second goal at 16:21 on a power play to end the second period at 4-1.

The only scoring in the third was from Panthers’ Daniel Delbianco, with a pair that brought the Panthers close to evening up the score, and earned

him the second star. There were a lot of penalties called, with the Kodiaks scoring on two of 10 power plays and the Panthers on one of eight.

The Kodiaks did outshoot the Panthers, 50-41.

The result did keep the Kodiaks at the top of the Harold Brittain conference with 10 points after six games (5-10-0). Abbotsford follows with seven points after six games, while Mission, Ridge Meadows and Port Moody have four, three and two points, respectively, after five games each.

The Kodiaks also dominate the league’s scoring leaders chart, with Stephen Ryan at 13 points, Jackson Waniek at 12, while Spencer McHaffie, Kenny Prato and Panthers’ Daniel Delbianco each have nine points.

However, the Kodiaks will have to work without Spencer McHaffie, who was suspended for two games (he returns on Oct. 9).

The Kodiaks travel to play the Ridge Meadows Flames, Friday, Oct. 4 at Planet Ice and host the Abbotsford Pilots at Aldergrove Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 7:15 p.m.

Guy Lefleur signs on for Heat home opener Aldergrove Star

Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens legend and five time Stanley Cup winner, will be featured in the first Legends of Hockey night of the Abbotsford Heat 2013-14 season.

Lafleur will be at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) on Friday, Oct. 11 for the Heat home opener against the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators). Tickets start at $14.50 and are available by calling 1-877-452HEAT (4328).

Guy Lafleur is a five time Stanley Cup winner and the all-time leading scorer in Montreal Canadiens history with 1,246 points. He was the first player in NHL history to score at least 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons.

Lafleur won three Art Ross Trophies (league leader in points), two Hart Memorial trophies (League MVP), three Lester B. Pearson awards (MVP voted among his peers), and one Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP). Lafleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.

Lafleur will be signing autographs for

a Heat fans starting at 6 p.m. on the concourse of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) on a first come, first served basis. Also, 50 lucky fans will also be chosen to meet Guy. In addition to calling 1-877-452HEAT (4328), fans can purchase Abbotsford Heat single game tickets at abbotsfordheat.com, the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre box office, the Matsqui Recreation Centre, the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, and Whatcom Wine and Spirits.

The 2013 Heat home opener is presented by Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods. Thanks to Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods, if you purchase a group of 10 or more tickets before Oct. 7, you will be entered to win a Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 10 people during the Octo. 11 Heat game. Your Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods turkey will be prepared with all the fixings by the AESC Chef and served in a private suite just for your group. The more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win.

The Heat home opener weekend is Oct. 11 and 12 against the Milwaukee Admirals at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets call 1-877-452-HEAT or visit www.

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Aldergrove Kodiaks Stephen Ryan scored twice in the second period on Port Moody Panthers’ goal in a 4-3 win, Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Aldergrove Arena. Ryan earned the game’s first star and is the league’s scoring leader with 13 points after six games.

Midget Blue Line to the Defence

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Aldergrove’s Jake Dewall (#7) and Ryan Bencze (#6) defend their goal from a Langley attacker in Midget A2 hockey, Sunday, Sept. 29 at Aldergrove Arena.

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Aldergrove is in the Running

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John Collin of Aldergrove is the B.C. Champion of the Horseshoe Tournament in his age class (seniors division) at the BC Seniors Games, held in Pentiction on the Labour Day long weekend. A great accomplishment for an 80 year old senior from Aldergrove.

Hemlock growth plans presented to public

By JESSICA PETERS Aldergrove Star

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The Berezan Group’s plan to expand Hemlock Resort into an all-season resort is still in the works, and public information session are being held this month for anyone interested in the developments.

The first information meeting was HARRY HUNT PHOTOS held on Oct. 1 at the Sts’ailes Lhawathet Photo at left, D.W. Poppy Secondary stu- Lalem at 16300 Morris Valley Road, dents Alix Johnson and Harrison Mills.

Aiden Daniel competed There will be representatives from in the Langley School the Ministry of Forests, Land and District #35 cross country Natural Resource Operations, along track meet at Aldergrove with those from Berezan Group, owners Regional Park, Monday, Sept. 23. The district of the resort.

They will be explaining the latest championships will be held here on Monday, proposed plans for Hemlock, along Oct. 7, followed by the with commitments Berezan Group provincials two weeks has agreed to, resulting from feedback later. Photo above, Cogh- received during the master plan review lan elementary student process.

Noah Van Santen comHemlock t is currently a small, three peted in the Langley run ski resort. But if the plan for expanSchool District #35 cross sion is successful, it could eventually cap country track meet at Al- several mountain tops and include ‘peodergrove Regional Park, ple moving’ trams between day areas, Wednesday, Sept. 25. lodging and ski hills.

Some of the previous suggestions to grow the resort include a new resort community on the western shore of Harrison Lake, a marina, beach, golf course, hotels, restaurants and more. The land is part of the traditional Sts’ailes territory, and its First Nations name is Quqwathem.

The Berezan Group, owned by Ralph Berezan, bought the resort for $3 million from the B.C. government when it went bankrupt in 2006.

Hemlock is one of six mountain resorts currently under review for expansion.

Various expansion projects are also being planned at Valemount, Salmo, Shames, Whistler and Garibaldi.

To learn more, visit: http://www. for.gov.bc.ca/mountain_resorts/resort_ plans/proposed/index.htm#hemlock Currently, the master plan available online was written in 2010 and has not been updated to reflect current information.

A second information session will be held in Langley on Thursday, Oct. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Willoughby Business Centre, #208, 8399-200th St.

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Photo at left: Langley Fundamental’s Nick Hall (left, in black) and Aldergrove Secondary’s Joel Waterman in senior boys’ soccer at Aldergrove, Tuesday, Sept. 24. The teams tied at 1-1 in the first of two games last week for the Aldergrove boys. Photo at right, Aldergrove Secondary’s Sean Connolly (left, in white) against R.E. Mountain Secondary in senior boys’ soccer at Aldergrove, Thursday, Sept. 26.

Aldergrove took this game 7-1.

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Rocktoberfest - dinner and dance with party band Wall Street, presented by Aldergrove Rotary Club, Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church Hall, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. Tickets $60 each, includes German-style Oktoberfest dinner, live music, live auction. Adavance tickets at Birthplace of B.C. Gallery, Ft. Langley.

Wonderful Wetlands Tour - Sunday, Oct. 6, 1:30-4 p.m. at West Creek Wetlands, Langley. Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy an exclusive guided nature walk through this restricted reserve.

Nestled in North Langley, the West Creek Wetlands boasts rich biodiversity and is home to an incredible variety of plants and wildlife. Presented by Metro Vancouver and the Langley Environmental Partners Society. Ages 14+. Free, registration required.

Register online at www.metrovancouveronline.org or call 604432-6359, barcode 5263.

Aldergrove Pensioners and Seniors - meeting Monday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, branch #71 at 273 Street and Fraser Hwy. Attend and help keep the hall available for various groups. The BC Pensioners and Seniors Organization advocates for seniors at all government levels.

Seniors Old Time Dance - starting Saturday, Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, $6 admission. Volunteer musicians (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, keyboard, accordion) come from Maple Ridge, Mission, Abbotsford, Hope, Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey and White Rock.

Featuring Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers on Nov. 2 and 30 and the Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers on Nov. 16.

Aldergrove Art Club Show - annual exhibit of original art work on Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church hall, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove.

Festive Planters: Flowers for All Seasons - Saturday, Oct. 19, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library.

Learn how gardening can extend throughout all the seasons and how you can enjoy great flowers and beautiful foliage year round here in the Fraser Valley. Please call 604-514-2855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Cres., Langley to let library know you are coming to this program.

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Charge by phone at 604-5076355 or online at www.bellperformingartscentre.com Don Alder - top acoustic guitarist performing at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Saturday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. Fundraising event for Positive Living Fraser Valley. Ticket costs are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for children under 12. Purchase tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/454117 Heritage Apple Day - Saturday, October 5,, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Heritage Area of Derby Reach Regional Park, Langley. Hosted by Derby Reach / Brae Island Parks Association and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.

Langley Elks Ukranian Fall Dinner & Dance - Saturday, Oct. 19 at George Preston Rec. Centre, 20699 - 42 Ave., Langley. Doors open 5:30 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM. Entertainment and dancing. Tickets 30 each; call Barb 604-8891160 or Steve 604-510-4742.

Free Music Drop-In Guitar Class - Classes every Thursday. Kids 3:30 p.m. and teens 4:30 p.m.

Snack and instruments provided.

Ages K-12, just show up. St. Dunstans’ Anglican Church, 3025 264 Street, Aldergrove.

Fraser Valley Food Show - October 4-6 at Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford.

Cranberry Festival - Oct. 12 at Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave. 50% off admission. Bake bannock, watch barrel-making and play old-fashioned kids’ games. Discover how cranberries were traditionally harvested by the Katzie people, traded to the Hudson’s Bay Company workers at the fort, and exported to scurvy-ridden gold prospectors in the 1840s and 50s! Walk two blocks to the bustling Cranberry Festival, and browse nearly 100 vendor booths, including tent at the Kids’ Zone along Glover Road.

Info: 604-513-4777.

Mercyme - Sunday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets: $72.25-$12.25 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Matsqui Recreation Centre and Whatcom Wine & Spirits in Abbotsford, Blessings Christian Store, Celebration Book Store, House of James, by phone 1-866-977-AESC (2372).

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Napkins, coffee, tea, and vegan creamer will be available. Info: email pattallman@shaw.ca The Fab Fourever - Canada’s premiere Beatles tribute band, Friday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. at The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, Maple Ridge. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at The ACT Box Office.

Charge by phone 604-476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org Seniors Fitness Exercises with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week.

Seniors Carpet Bowling - every Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3025 273 Street. Cost is $1 per week.

Passages and Reflections - a retrospective exhibit of Fort Langley Artists Group, 1993-2013, runs Sept. 19-Nov. 3 at Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King St., Ft. Langley. Info: 604-5323536 or visit langleymuseum. org.tol.ca Square Dance Classes - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039.

New Orford String Quartet - Valley Concert Society presents on Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

Single concert tickets, if available, will be $25 each. Tickets may be purchased by calling 604-289-3377. Subscribe and save 36%: regular $110, seniors $100, students $35. Website: http://www.valleyconcertsociety. com Led Zepagain - tribute to Led Zeppelin, Saturday, November 9 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www. ticketweb.ca Colin James Up Close And Personal - an acoustic tour with special guest Chris Caddell, Nov. 10 at the Bell Performing

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Steven Curtis Chapman - Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey. Tickets: $65-$25 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Matsqui Recreation Centre and Whatcom Wine & Spirits in Abbotsford, Blessings Christian Store, Celebration Book Store, House of James, by phone 1-866-977-AESC (2372).

2013 Your Town Throwdown - Country’s hottest ticket featuring Chad Brownlee, Deric Ruttan and Jason Blaine, Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Karen Lee Batten - with special guests Me & Mae and The Jardines, Friday, Oct. 4 at The Mirage, 15330 - 102A Ave., Surrey. Advance tickets $15 (plus service charges), or $20 at the door. Charge by phone at 1-888222-6608 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Art Club - Do you paint or sketch? Join this friendly group of artists who work in oils, acrylic, watercolour and graphite. Bring your work in progress. First and third Saturday of the month, 2-4 p.m. at Murrayville Library; 604533-0339.

People in Pain Network - nonprofit organization which assists people living with all types of chronic pain. A new, free Fraser Valley support group begins this September at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the third Tuesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The address is 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: contact Dick via email at dick@pipain.com, or call 604-928-0486.

Intoxicated By Nature - and TARL with guests The Digz, Friday, Oct. 11 at The Mirage, 15330 - 102A Avenue, Surrey. Tickets available at the door.

Steelin’ In The Years - tribute to Steely Dan featuring some of Vancouver’s finest musicians, Oct. 25 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $30 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Reba - with special guest Gord Bamford, Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 (plus FMF and Service charges) available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Matsqui Recreation Centre and Whatcom Wine & Spirits in Abbotsford Ticket Outlets or by phone 1-866-977-AESC (2372).

Alice Cooper - Raise The Dead Tour, Thursday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $50 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, or by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).

Garden Club - Fort Langley Library is looking for volunteers to help with their community garden plot. If you enjoy the outdoors, planting seeds, and helping plants grow sign up. As a part of the Fort Langley Community gardens, the library will participate this year in creating a garden oasis of veggies, flowers, and much more, Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Registration appreciated.

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HELP WANTED

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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RINKE, Wayne Floyd Gerald Oct 6, 1945 - Sept 24, 2013

OBITUARIES

No more sickness, no more pain. Wayne died suddenly do-

ing what he loved - poking around in his shop. He was born in the Fraser Valley and stayed here - because ‘’it’s the best place in the world’’. Predeased by son Terry. He leaves behind his wife Pat of 47 years, son Wayde (Masami), Crystal, Alex, Blake, Leah and grandson Kyle.

Also his brothers Bob (Ruth), Russell (Linda) and sister Pat (Ken). There is a treasured group of family and friends too many to mention.

A Celebration of life will be held at the Aldergrove Legion Hall, Sunday, Oct 6, 2013 at 2:00pm.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COMING EVENTS

GROW MARIJUANA Commercially.

Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250870-1882.

THE BARN FALL ANTIQUE SHOW OCTOBER 5 & 6 The Former ANTIQUE EXPO AT TRADEX HAS MOVED… CLOVERDALE RODEO & EXHIBITION GROUNDS 17763 62ND AVE. SURREY BC V3S 4L5 SATURDAY 9 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY 10 AM - 4 PM ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO

604 316 1933

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CLASS 1 DRIVER W/ AIR To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton.

Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profit-sharing & full benefits.

Apply with resume by emailing custservpacific@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497

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INSIDE SALES ASSOCIATE/ ADMINISTRATIVE PERSON

Req. for Fabco Plastics, Surrey.

A well ESTABLISHED national co. engaged in resale supply of process components and piping.

Job requires processing of telephone order sales, may involve some physical warehouse duty.

Technical knowledge or aptitude of fluid systems / components is an asset. Willing to train the right candidate! Potential for eventual advancement to outside sales.

Send resume: wstewart@fabcoplastics.com

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

LABOURERS NEEDED Serious Applicants Only To unload 5 - 50 lb. pieces of product off trucks to re-palletize onto skids for receiving in warehouses. Hand-bombing – no machinery used. Nightshift and weekend work. Mandatory – Must have reliable transportation to & from work, steel toed footwear.

Please fax resume to:

604-853-5487 or

email fosterl1@telus.net

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for safety oriented individuals for the position of parttime Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, teambased environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (optional public transportation available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products.

Starting wage is $12.95/hr. with an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked.

We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided.

As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1).

Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com

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• WELDERS • GENERAL SHOP LABOURERS

ACR Group located in south Richmond seeks a F/T worker to perform machining on rubber, urethane and some metal. Candidates should have exp. in operating various lathes and be able to read various measuring devises.

Candidates with a fourth class boiler ticket will be considered first. A forklift ticket or experience driving a forklift is also preferred.

As a F/T Machinist you will qualify for Health, Dental, Vision & More.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive.

Full insurance package 100% paid by company.

Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-846-2231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

GROWING OKANAGAN KIA dealership looking for technicians and apprentices to fill full time positions.

Offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Please email resumes to: ron@kelownakia.com

We also have a Company Paid RRSP Plan. You must be willing to join the union ( CEP).

Hours are 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday as well as some overtime. Wage will depend on qualifications.

Send your resume’ to gtasker@acrgroup-ca.com

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BENEFIT PACKAGE!

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Fulltime permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN MACHINIST WANTED

Required F/T for TIDY TANKS LTD. Langley BC. We are currently recruiting for applicants with an aptitude for metal work.

Fax resume 604.534.5814 or e-mail: jacquie@tidytanks.com We thank all applicants however only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604-746-6777

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Trailer Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position.

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Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or Fax: 604.599.5250 WE are looking for experienced erectors for pre-engineered steel buildings. fax to 250-717-5751, hr@mscsteel.com

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LEGAL SERVICES

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking. call 604.575.5555

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.

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ELECTRICAL

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS 477

PETS

GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING Call Ian 604-724-6373

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

MOVING & STORAGE

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604856-8877

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s.

Available for work. 604-532-1710

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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Running this ad for 8yrs

www.affordablemovers.bc.com

PAINT SPECIAL

$45/Hr

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

AUTO FINANCING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

GERMAN Shepherd Puppies For Your Consideration Evans Training Centre and Blacklion Kennels, produce dogs with powerful, athletic bodies with sound, stable minds.

No hype- Just good dogs honestly presented. Find us @ www.blacklionkennels.ca or call 250.989.4397 Inquiries invited and appreciated.

Ask about our Purchase - to - Train bonus.

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born aug 9. $700.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $62,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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OPEN HOUSE

ALDERGROVE. Open House. Sat. Oct 5. 27428 29 A Ave. 12-4pm.

3/bdrm old timer on 1/3 acre. $528,000. Scott Higgins - Hugh & McKinnon (604)788-7024

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS

Just as the title says. This is the home and acreage you have been looking for to raise your family. From the maple kitchen with corian counter edging, huge island with eating bar to the tile floors and large master bedroom with luxurious ensuite this home is sure to please. All situated within biking distance of Pacific Academy in a beautiful, upscale, mature, neighborhood. Enjoy the evenings relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the covered deck.

Call Verne Stel today for more details 604-857-1100.

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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$

1,175,000

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

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SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.

www.skyviewroofingltd.com Fall Special 15% Off. 604-317-4729

BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME AND SHOP ON ACREAGE

Time to Put Down Some Roots?

Check out our Real Estate Section (600’s) for home listings by realtors and For Sale By Owners for a great deal on your new home.

23017 72nd Avenue, Langley $

990,000

TOTALLY RENOVATED AND TASTEFULLY DONE TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF MURRAYVILLE

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#307 21937 48th Avenue, Langley

325,000

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764,000

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SALMON RIVER! GREAT FAMILY HOME ON PRIVATE ACREAGE

NEW LISTING!

This 3,800 square foot home on almost a full acre is sure to leave an impression. Lots of updates, including hardwood flooring, a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, instant on-demand hot water system – all are standard here. All in a loation with easy access to everything plus room for your inlaws to visit...

Call Verne today for your showing, 604-857-1100.

22941 72nd Avenue, Langley $

799,900

FARM OR POTENTIAL WINERY? THIS IS THE SPOT!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DISPOSAL BINS

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604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

JUNK REMOVAL

By RECYCLE-IT!

• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**

HOT TUBS NO PROB!

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PIANO - UPRIGHT. Mason & Rich.

In good condition. Free.

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removal done RIGHT!

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FUEL

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GARAGE SALES

ALDERGROVE. Garage Sale.

27428 29 A Ave. Sat. Oct 5, 9-4.

Something for everyone.

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com Call us toll-free 1-866-575-5777

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

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ALDERGROVE; 2 BDRM, 1 bath, newly reno’d apt. Central loc, good prkg. $775. Oct 15th (604)856-2411

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FARMS

HORSE FARM FOR RENT IN DELTA hay/grain storage. Tack room.

Caretaker suite. All weather & grass paddocks. Now an equestrian boarding & training center. 604-220-3929.

LANGLEYAUTOLOANS.COM

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ALDERGROVE - House for rentavail now. 4 bdrms, 3 bths, fenced 1/2 acre. Gated driveway. Lots of parking. 5 appl. Pets ok. $2300/mo Call Mike 778-227-4035 or Al 778874-7571

750

MISC. FOR SALE

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Call National Teleconnect Today!

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SUITES, LOWER

2 BR legal bsmt suite on main floor, fenced backyard, close to stores, np, ns, incls utils. 778-551-0645.

ABBOTSFORD

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

625

We PAY CA$H for all unwanted

• Cars • Trucks • Vans

Call 604-856-5934

Serving The Lower Mainland

Email: suevisser@shaw.ca ABBOTSFORD, New 1 Bdrm bsmt $750/mo incl utils/internet. Avail Oct 1st. N/S, N/P. (604)625-5233 Brand new 1 or 2 bedroom suite,on the border of Aldergrove/Abbotsford, N/P, N/S, 604.832.9800

TOWNHOUSES

ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm 1400sf T/H w/garage, 2.5 bath f/p all appl Family oriented $1250/mo 604-807-5500

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PALM Springs !Snowbirds own lot & likenew 2009,1404sq.ft. Golden West 2Bd/2Ba+den in 55+ gated community.$251/mos HOA&s incl.golf on priv.course $265,000.

US. 403-722-2469 for info or Google MLS21472650 for details, amenities, pictures & arrange viewing.

P.T.O. AUTO RECYCLERS

Lower floor of large home on acreage in Mt. Lehman. Separate lndry & storage/rm, w/d, gas f/p, d/w, shrd use of pool. Suit family w/kids, strictly N/S, ref’s req’d.

Avail immed. $1200/mo incl utils.

Pets neg. Additional sq.ft. avail in exchange for finishing unfin bsmt.

752

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOMES FOR RENT

LARGE 4 BDRM SUITE

560

REAL ESTATE

TREE & STUMP

APARTMENT/CONDO

845 545

1735 and 1939 256th Street, Langley

Verne Stel

UNDER $100

TREE SERVICES

“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”

706

10 acres, 25 stall barn,

523

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Starting from $199.

4563 240th Street, Langley

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

Call 604-856-6500

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

Great location in Strawberry Hills just waiting for your ideas. Come see this partially updated home on a nice quiet acreage with a beautifully updated kitchen, and living area as well as a luxurious main bath. Be sure to bring your ideas for the basement and yard to make this a true diamond.

Call Verne Stel today and book a showing, 604-857-1100.

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $800. 604-308-5665

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

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STRAWBERRY HILLS HOME ON ACREAGE WITH TONS OF POTENTIAL

Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley - call today. I have two available. 1 20 acre parcel with a nicely appointed 2200 square ft. rancher and the other a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 homes, barns, and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery?

Calll me today for your showing and more information.

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Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON PRIVATE ACREAGE. A PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY!

Just as the title says, this townhouse in the heart of Upper Murrayville has been beautifully redone from top to bottom. A truly great end-unit with lots of windows and a south facing rear year and private patio. Plus a great new kitchen, lots of built-ins, a huge master bedroom with ensuite – it is all one might need. Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Pools and a Rec Center.

Call Verne Stel today and book your showing. 604-857-1100.

HOMES WANTED

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Yes indeed this home and shop are in a class by themselves. This 5000 plus square foot home plus 33 x 50 shop on over an acre are sure to wow. From 7 bedrooms and 3 baths, to a gourmet kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors this one is sure to impress. Plus all the room you need for parking. Thinking of a home based business this is the spot. Too much to list, call today and see it for yourself.Call Verne Stel today for more details 604-857-1100.

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TRANSPORTATION

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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AUTO FINANCING

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist...

Ready to move, when you are.

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2275-240 STREET

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES

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1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER

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Room for all the toys and then some check out this 4 bedroom custom built home on 1 acre in west abby on no thru street with huge parking area for R.V. or work vehicles this rancher has a very friendly floor plan and is perfect for family living or retirement living, if you like entertaining in the summertime or not this is a must see.

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Dan Flokstra

2613-270B STREET

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604-857-1100

$549,900

2722 - 273 STREET

$439,900

WALK TO SCHOOLS

WELCOME FAMILY & FRIENDS OVER

Here it is all ready to move into just freshly painted with new roof new gutters and facia boards new covered deck new kitchen downstairs this home has a mortgage helper and is in terrific shape bonus 2 gas fireplaces large garage, R.V. parking great Mt Baker View check this one out there has been over $ 30,000,00 spent in upgrades here so make an appointment to see.

The great location (backs onto school yard) great view of mountains, all from you oak country kitchen with large eating area, 3 bedrooms up plus ensuite and fully finished bsmt. The enclosed garage could be a 1 bedroom suite you gotta see this one. p.s. has a large back yard and is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

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Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

SOLD

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Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

7588-232 STREET

SOLD

4.9 acre lot with a 14 x70 Modular 2 bedroom home and large addition with a 40 X 60 drive through, heated shop on the property with large graveled yard. A very private property, it is beside the railway tracks and is all flat an mostly cleared. Good value here.

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

$195,000

CEDAR PARK TOWNHOME

Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE

$209,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT

Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.

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26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

604-857-1100

#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

4.9 ACRE LOT WITH MODULAR

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$699,900

$1,800,000

All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks?

Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.

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$739,900

2861 BERGMAN STREET

27691 DOWNES ROAD

26 ACRES

Over 2000 sq ft wheelchair friendly home on 4.42 acre property in south Langley very well built home here in a great neighborhood in great shape.

Has a terrific sunroom on the back. 3 bedrooms with extra large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. Property 1/3 cleared.

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view.

Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

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$700,000

Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net

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