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Familiar faces such as Aldergrove’s Bob and Karen Long will be manning the Salvation Army’s kettle drive in the month to come outside local businesses and popular gathering spots. Donations help support the Salvation Army’s programs such as the Gateway of Hope shelter and training centre in Langley City.

Christmas kettle campaign needs help

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

The Christmas season is upon us and that means the Salvation Army is looking for hundreds of volunteers to help with Christmas kettles.

Volunteers took to ringing bells and manning kettles on Thursday in Langley.

But the Salvation Army is hoping to gather more volunteers to man their 26 locations around Langley.

“We need 500 volunteers and we are at about 12 per cent, which is the norm for this time of the year,” said Gateway of Hope’s Troy Gaglardi.

“Our goal is to raise $150,000 which will go directly to services and programs at the Gateway of Hope, which include our extreme weather response shelter and our transitional housing, life skills pro-

grams.”

Gaglardi said even if someone can spare two hours, that is fine, too. It can be groups, employees at a company or families. This year he is hoping to find some groups that are willing to sing Christmas carols. Certain locations can accommodate dogs. They encourage parents or grandparents to bring children to take in the experience.

They have locations in Aldergrove, Willowbrook, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and Langley City so people don’t have to travel far from home.

“It feels good to be part of it,” said Gaglardi.

The Salvation Army Christmas kettles is a standing tradition all people look forward to, he said.

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reminds them of the season, hearing those bells and seeing the kettle and the person there spending their time for others reminds all of us to slow down.

“It reminds us of family and friends and the goodness of Christmas,” said Gaglardi.

While statistically in Langley, homeless numbers are strikingly on the rise, Gaglardi sees another angle.

“I get to see both sides of it. We have seen some tremendous stories of moving forward from homelessness and addiciton to a better life,” he said. “We are seeing people getting work, finding housing, being united with family.

“I’m encouraged about that.”

If you would like to volunteer at a kettle you can call 604-514-7375 or email kettles@gatewayofhope.ca.

An investigator with the Transportation Safety Board has been deployed to Abbotsford to investigate the fatal ultralight plane crash that took place Monday night.

Wreckage from a light aircraft was found at about 9 p.m. in a wooded area south of Highway 1 near Ross Road following a search mission that began around 4:30 Monday afternoon.

The pilot was deceased when he was found.

Crews were initially alerted to the area of Mt. Lehman and Downes roads after the control tower at Abbotsford Airport lost contact with the pilot and a beacon was sending a signal from the northwest area of the city.

Abbotsford Police, two search and rescue teams, and a Cormorant helicopter from Canadian Forces Base Comox were involved in the search over the next few hours. Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and BC Ambulance Service were also on the scene.

At one point, crews searched a property in the 4500-block of Bradner Road after the homeowner reported seeing smoke and fire and thought it might be the plane wreckage. Crews did not find any fire on the property or any trace of the plane.

Online reports at one point also indicated that the Cormorant had located the wreckage, but Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said those reports were false.

He said the search efforts, which involved about 30 people, were hampered by the pelting rain, wind, darkness and rough terrain.

He said crews were also receiving “false and inaccurate readings” from the beacon, making it difficult to pinpoint the plane’s exact location.

The aircraft was located in a densely wooded area near a mushroom farm, and it was determined that the pilot had crashed after clipping power lines. He had been en route to Pitt Meadows after departing from Abbotsford Airport.

Following the crash, Highway 1 between 264 Street and Mt. Lehman Road was closed for several hours, including through the morning rush hour, to enable BC Hydro crews to access transmission lines so they could be inspected and/or repaired.

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Alternate oil pipline route considered

By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

The people planning to build a second oil pipeline through Langley Township are looking at a different route that would avoid digging up the flood plain near the Salmon River.

In response to a Black Press query, Trans Mountain spokesperson Lizette Parsons Bell said the company is considering an alternate path, one that came up during meetings with property owners along the proposed route in Langley.

“From those discussions, we have received good input about an alternative that may better meet our routing objectives,” Parsons Bell said in a written statement emailed to Black Press.

“We are currently pursuing this actively.”

That option could be the Redwoods Golf Course, according to Byron Smith, who is one of the property owners who met with the land agent for the pipeline company.

“That would be my suspicion,”

Smith told Black Press.

Smith said the golf course, which is owned by the Township of Langley, was raised as an option during the meetings he and his neighbours had with the land agent.

The company has also recently told them by email that an optional route is under consideration, Smith said.

Current plans would see the new line run through the flood plain near the Salmon River, where the 31-acre Smith family farm and several others

are located.

Kinder Morgan wants to expand the capacity of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system that ships Alberta crude to the company’s Burrard Inlet oil terminal by building a second, larger line that would run beside the existing pipe most of the way, but diverting from the existing line where it runs through built-up residential areas in Walnut Grove.

Smith and his neighbours oppose the route through their farms, arguing the potential environmental dam-

age from an oil spill would be catastrophic.

He calls the golf course a more logical choice, because it would move the line away from the flats.

“That’s a better direction, in my opinion,” Smith said.

He said he remains opposed to the pipeline because he doesn’t believe it benefits the B.C. economy enough to justify the disruption. The company is expected to file a formal proposal for the route by Dec. 16.

-with files from Frank Bucholtz

Farmers fight pipeline plans near Salmon River

By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

As Byron Smith walks past the slough on the 31-acre farm his family owns, a flock of geese takes angry flight, squawking into the air.

Smith points to the place where Kinder Morgan is planning to run an oil pipeline, not far from the Salmon River.

The ground underfoot is soaking wet.

“This is a flood plain,” Smith says.

“I don’t know how they’re [Kinder Morgan] going to manage it.”

The pipeline is part of a plan to expand the capacity of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system that ships Alberta crude to the company’s Burrard Inlet oil terminal by building a second, larger line that would run beside the existing pipe most of the way, but diverting through farms like Smith’s to avoid built-up residential areas.

Smith and his neighbours are fighting the proposal, warning a pipeline breach would be catastrophic.

“It isn’t a question about if there is a spill, it’s when there is a spill,” Smith says.

He thinks he and his neighbours have a reasonable chance of blocking the proposal based on the environmental impact, but that

will only move the problem to another community because Kinder Morgan will shift the line elsewhere.

He believes the pipeline should not be built at all.

“The people at each end of the pipeline are making money, but in between [there are few benefits for B.C.]” he says.

“I really feel it is not a good business plan.”

The 38-year-old married father of two grew up here and still lives on the 9100 block of 222 Street near Fort Langley, in a new house near his parents’ red brick home.

He says he didn’t learn the much-discussed pipeline might be running through his backyard until this August.

“We’re not in the room,” Smith says.

“We’re not part of the conversation. And we were outraged.”

Smith organized a Nov. 7 public community meeting on the pipeline that drew 100 people.

At the meeting, Eoin Madden of Western Canada Wilderness Committee showed photos of the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, and said Canada needs to follow the German lead and develop more wind, water and solar energy sources.

Burnaby-Douglas NDP MP Kennedy Stewart, whose riding includes Kinder Morgan’s oil terminal, said a telephone poll of his constituents found 75 per cent opposed the twinning of the pipeline.

Stewart recently attended a National Energy Board public information session on the twinned pipeline in Edmonton.

Nine such sessions were scheduled for the Lower Mainland, but he said they have all been cancelled.

“They said too many people are interested in B.C.,” he said.

Stewart will be setting up a website letbcdecide.ca to provide information about the pipeline plans.

He expects Kinder Morgan to file a formal proposal to twin the pipeline on Dec, 16, and that will include the exact route it wishes to use.

Liz McDowell of Conversations for Responsible Economic Development (CRED) said the pipeline will create no more than 50 to 70 permanent jobs in B.C., and contribute an average of $26.5 million in taxes each year to provincial and local governments.

“The likelihood of an incident involving the pipeline is low,” she said.

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Byron Smith is fighting plans to run a pipeline through the Langley Township farm that has been his home his entire life.

“If there is one, though, the consequences are catastrophic.”

McDowell said the impact of pipelines on property values can be considerable.

Directly affected properties could see their values drop 10 to 40 per cent.

“If your property relies on well water, the devaluation is

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“We are proud of our extensive history, demonstrated commitment to safe and reliable operations, and relationships with all who are affected by our business.”

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The city of Abbotsford may gain as much as $1.3 million annually in tax revenue with an expansion of Kinder Morgan’s oil pipeline.

Company president Ian Anderson presented the projected economic benefits of the Trans Mountain pipeline twinning to the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce on Friday.

Anderson is speaking to major communities along the pipeline route all month long as the company prepares its project application for submission to the National Energy Board in December 2013.

Abbotsford would be one of a handful of “hubs” along the Edmonton to Burnaby pipeline route if the $5.4 billion expansion project receives NEB approval, according to Anderson.

That would include an increase to city revenue. Kinder Morgan Canada will pay $2,065,000 in municipal property taxes to Abbotsford in 2013. Anderson said that would increase to $3,368,000 with a pipeline expansion.

At the peak of construction in the city from May 2016 to March 2017, there would be at least 275 workers based here.

Kinder Morgan estimates these workers would spend $17 million in the community, which includes $6.9 million on accommodation

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Kinder Morgan pump station on Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford. and $3.7 million on meals.

Province-wide, the company is expecting to create up to 4,500 temporary jobs during the 18-month construction period of May 2016 to Nov. 2017. The wide range of positions would include logging and clearing operators, welders, truck drivers, and general labourers. A list of expected openings is at transmountain.com/jobs.

The company is also encouraging potential local vendors and suppliers to pre-register online at transmountain.com/procurement.

The Trans Mountain expansion project seeks to build a second Kinder Morgan oil pipeline adjacent the existing one in order to increase carrying capacity from 300,000 barrels per day to 890,000.

The existing line in Abbotsford stretches from Sumas Mountain to the neighbourhoods of Clayburn,

Matsqui, and Bradner-Mt. Lehman.

The company also operates a pump station on the mountain.

The proposal to twin the line has faced intense criticism, primarily for potential environmental impacts. In 2012, the Sumas pump station spilled 110,000 litres of oil on the mountain.

Although no further public consultations are scheduled in Abbotsford, company spokesperson Lisa Clement said that more will be held in late winter or early spring when Kinder Morgan prepares additional sub-applications required by NEB. “We’re definitely not going away. Consultation is not done, or closed, or completed, even when we file (the project application to NEB in December 2013). Once we file, our consultation continues,” said Clement.

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VICTORIA – My late father used to say that if he ever won the lottery, he would “farm until it’s all gone.”

It was 1960 when he and my mother pulled up stakes in the Okanagan, where their families had been for generations, and moved north to carve a homestead out of a half section in the Peace River country.

So it’s a mainly northern perspective that I bring to the latest debate over B.C.’s agricultural land reserve. A dialogue of the deaf has been going on for decades in B.C., where there are two separate realities in agriculture.

The dominant voice is always from the southwest, from the Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to southern Vancouver Island. This is not only B.C.’s most productive land, it’s also the place of greatest population and development pressure, where three million of the province’s four million residents live and more arrive every day.

In the rest of the province, except for pockets that are attractive for recreational development, farming is a tough row to hoe. These days, people are more likely to be moving away.

In our urbanized society, the loudest voices tend to be the least informed, from backyard-chicken hipsters to what I call “drive-by environmentalists,” who like to look

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out their car windows at green fields as they motor from their subdivisions to big-box stores.

The elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest workers bent over in the fields don’t need their lofty lectures on “food security.”

Voices from the rest of the province are seldom heard and quickly shouted down, as was the case at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Merritt councillor Mike Goetz pleaded for relief from an Agricultural Land Commission that refuses to release a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the last 100 years.” Similar property next door was released, but not this parcel, blocking a project for five years in a little town that could use the work and additional tax base. Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small towns is trying to hang onto its population.

Spallumcheen councillor Ed Hanoski described the situation beyond the towns, the real rural B.C. He proposed easing the restrictions on building a second home on farm properties.

Currently, farmers can put a mobile home on their property for an elderly or infirm relative, but nothing with a permanent foundation. Once that relative moves or passes away, the home is supposed to be removed.

Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more.

That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural B.C., Hanoski said. These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland.

I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules. He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home.

The two zones approach deserves serious consideration.

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

Editor: The subject of the Aldergrove Pool and Recreation Centre has become very quiet, and has fallen out of the media. Please provide Aldergrove residents with a formal update as to what progress is being made with our facility.

The last we heard, which was months ago, was that the Township of Langley staff was to report back to council on the pools size, depth, budget, etc.

Has staff reported back regarding their recommendations and if not what is the deadline for this? In previous news articles it stated there was a gross miscalculation and the costs of this facility would now be substantially higher.

Will this mean the Recreation Centre and Pool will be completed in stages? If so, will the pool be the first priority being that Aldergrove already has a functioning ice arena, library and Rec Centre?

With the Township 2014 budget on the table, what is being allocated for this facility?

Please take time to answer these questions. We believe the Aldergrove residents need to be updated and informed. We feel communication needs to be key as we move forward with this facility.

With respect, The Aldergrove Recreation and Pool Society

Hydro overcharging for reading meters Editor: I recently sent a letter to the B.C. Utilities Commission decrying the extortionate charges, $35 per month, to keep and maintain my analog hydro meter.

Further to that letter I met and talked with the person who reads the analog meters for Terasen Gas (Fortis B.C. Energy).

This person told me that he is paid 40 cents per meter and works for a firm called Ola Meters Inc. that does contract meter reading in North America.

This person assured me that contracts can be reached to read any kind of meter. This would include hydro, gas and water meters and the cost would be very low.

When B.C. Hydro says that the $35 per month fee is not revenue generating or punitive, I believe it is misrepresenting the facts. Historically, the meters have always been physically read every other month and the cost was such that it was included in the normal monthly charges. For that cost to now approach the cost of energy used is not rational and must be stopped.

I believe it is time that B.C. and Kamloops city residents – with their water meters – stand up to the corporate bullying in this regard and demand an end to the illegal practice of negative billing.

Signing a contract with Ola would meet these conditions in a fair and equitable way. It might also employ many additional people in B.C., maybe laid-off B.C. Hydro meter readers!

The cost of meter reading would be greatly reduced by allowing co-operative reading of all meters on one visit, including City water meters.

It should be remembered that cities in B.C. used the same bullying practices when residents were forced to pay up to $1,000 so that they could be safe from the radio emissions of these water meters.

B.C. residents must stand up for their individual rights or they will lose them. Call your MLA or MP. Tony Brumell, Kamloops

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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.

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Abbotsford Genealogy Society - meeting Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Reach, 32388 Veterans Way. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the business meeting and speaker will follow. Chris Longley will give a presentation called “The Birthday Book Mystery”. All are welcome. Info: see website: www. abbygs.ca Boughs, Bows and Bells - Langley Community Chorus Christmas Concerts. The evening concert is at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23 at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, 20525 - 72 Ave., Langley. An afternoon matinee is at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 264 St., Aldergrove. The second matinee is at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Rd., Langley.

Adult tickets $15, students are $10 and under six years old are free, available at the door 30 minutes before concert or from chorus members in advance.

Info: see website www.langleychorus.org Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild - annual show on Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whonnock Lake Centre, Maple Ridge.

There will be quality hand-woven, hand-knit, felted and hand spun articles for sale, including original clothing, linens, baskets, accessories, holiday decorations, and home décor items. Complemented by the work of guest artists featuring iron work, pottery, wood turning, jewelry and glass.

Spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations. Free admission.

Abbotsford After 5 Annual Festive Dinner - Monday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m. at ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford.

Wendy Murray from “Winks” Home and Garden Gift Store in Chilliwack shares how to “Make it Beautiful!” Carola Meerkerk, jazz and blues singer/songwriter, wife, mother and foster parent tells her story about “The Roller Coaster Ride Of Life.” Cost $18.

Reservations: Pat at 604-8567513 or email dfolson@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 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade and Festivities - parade is on Saturday, December 14 at 6 p.m. in downtown Aldergrove.

Kenny Shields & Streetheart Friday, Dec. 6 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey. Tickets $39.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from the Box Office. Charge by phone at 604507-6355 or online at www.bell-

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Jutta Haberman was among the well-dressed guests who turned out on Sunday for the second annual Thank You For Caring — A Christmas Tea Fundraiser in support of the Langley Christmas Bureau. Co-chaired by Marilyn Morgan, daughter of Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, and Jean Schaffer, wife of City of Langley acting Mayor Ted Schaffer, the event, held at the Coast Hotel, featured live music, tea and dessert. The 480 guests bid on more than 100 silent auction items, and organizers exceeded their goal of raising $20,000 in support of the Christmas Bureau, raising $21,000. performingartscentre.com Paints ‘n Bloom - Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7, 10–4 p.m., in Support of the Alzheimer Society of BC at West Coast Garden Center, 1420 - 172 St., South Surrey. Featuring award winning artists Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould. Free Demo Friday, Dec 6 - 1:30, Add Excitement to Your Journal. Alzheimer volunteer in attendance: Saturday, Dec. 7, 11-2 p.m.

Food & Friends - meet every Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at Bob’s Bar n’ Grill, 270083 Fraser Highway.

Lunch $5. Come join us, RSVP: 604-857-7725.

Langley Herbivores - potluck in celebration of World Vegan Month on Saturday, Nov. 23, 1-3 p.m. at St. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church in Aldergrove. Presentation by author and registered dietitian Vesanto Melina on vegan nutrition after. Bring plant-based dish for eight with no animal products, no dairy, no honey, no gelatin, and no eggs. Bring your own cutlery, plate, and cup. Beverages provided. Info: Patricia Tallman at pattallman@shaw.ca Christmas Bazaar - Jackman Manor hosts annual event Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 27477 - 28 Ave. Silent auction, baking, crafts, raffles, door prizes, hot lunch and more. Table rentals $15. Info: Activity Dep’t. at 604856-4161 local 225.

Céilidh - down home kitchen party with live music, Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Tickets $5 at the door including the traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next Ceilidh will be Dec. 19. New Performers contact: Jack Williamson, 604888-7925 or jackwilliamson@ telus.net Triple A (Affordable, Accessible, Appropriate) Senior Housing Workshop - older adults, seniors, supporters, and senior service providers are invited to help search for solutions to senior housing concerns on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Langley Seniors Resource Centre, 20651 – 51B St., Langley, 9 a.m. to 12:30. Workshop and continental breakfast at 9 a.m. are free, registration is required for catering. To reg-

ister: Langley Seniors Centre, 604-530-3020. For more details www.tol.ca/tripleaseniorhousing Christmas Sale - baking, crafts, poinsettias on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Aldergrove United Church, #101-27336 Fraser Hwy. Come for your festive shopping. Refreshments available.

Info: Sandy 604-856-8872.

Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, Nov. 29 at fundraiser, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave., Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-5311923 or 604-581-0313.

Natural Lifestyle Cooking Classes - Aldergrove SeventhDay Adventist Church presents introduction to “Plant based cooking” on Nov. 24, 3-5 p.m. and “Superfoods” on Nov. 28, 7-9 p.m. at 26245-28 Ave., Aldergrove. Registration is required at 604-856-5830. Proceeds support the Philippines Disaster Relief Project.

New Year’s Eve Celebration - at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd., West Abbotsford with live music featuring the Ken McCoy Band, a great mix of classic and southern rock that always has the dance floor hopping. Doors open 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets $35. and include party favours, champagne at midnight and incredible buffet dinner. Reasonable drink prices, overnight parking allowed, great value and a guaranteed good time. Tickets at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., or www.brownpapertickets. com/event/517362. Info:n 8564375.

Pacific Baroque Orchestra with soprano Suzie LeBlanc in a program of Advent and Christmas pieces, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. at Rose Gellert Hall, Langley Community Music School, 4899 - 207 St., Langley. Tickets: www. pacificbaroque.com, adult $35, senior $30, student (with valid ID) $10, youth 16-under free.

Book Sale - at Fort Langley Library,Tuesday to Saturday, Dec 10-14. Buy used books, puzzles, DVDs, music CDs, and more during regular opening hours. If you would like to donate your puzzles that are in good condition, drop them off at the Fort Langley Li-

brary. Gently used puzzles will be collected for sale until Nov. 28.

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 at 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove.

Info: Dick via e-mail at dick@ pipain.com, or 604-928-0486.

Garden Club - Fort Langley Library is looking for volunteers to help with their community garden plot. 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.

Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.

Christmas Caroling - at Fort Langley Library, Tuesdays, Dec. 3 and 17, 5-7:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to the library and participate in caroling. Meet at the library for one rehearsal evening, and then spend an evening caroling in Fort Langley at designated areas. Carol books will be supplied. Please dress for walking outdoors. Rehearsal night, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5:30 – 7 p.m. and Christmas Caroling evening, Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5 – 7:45 p.m.

Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes Music, December 14-15 at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets: $22, $38 (Gold Circle), $68 (Sunny Seats), available at: abbotsfordcentre. ca| AESC Box Office, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Matsqui Recreation Centre and Whatcom Wine & Spirits in Abbotsford or by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).

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Township of Langley Council would like to hear from the public and take citizens’ views into consideration as it deliberates on Township operating and capital budgets for the five-year period, 2014-2018.

Open houses will be held on December 2 and 3 and the public is encouraged to attend. Information on the budget and ways to participate in the consultation process is also posted online at tol.ca/budget.

Please plan to attend one of the Budget Open Houses: Date: Monday, December 2 Time: 1 - 8pm Date: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 9am – 4pm Place: Township Civic Facility (4th floor foyer) Address: 20338 - 65 Avenue Watch our website at tol.ca/budget for further details or email tolbudget2014@tol.ca.

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The Township of Langley is updating the Community Plan for Brookswood/Fernridge and will hold two open houses to present information gathered from previous open houses held in April. These will be the final open houses on the Community Plan before it is considered by Council in early 2014.

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Coleman outlines potential of B.C.’s LNG development

~ Invitation ~ to Langley SENIORS and their supporters

By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star

A banner behind the stage at Langley Events Centre said it all — “We won. It’s Christmas every day.”

This was the setting for Fort LangleyAldergrove MLA Rich Coleman’s annual fundraising dinner, which raises money for BC Liberal campaigns across the province. In the last election, money from the event helped fund 30 campaigns.

Coleman, who was provincial campaign manager, was in a jovial mood Wednesday as he spoke to the several hundred in attendance.

He reminded them that, one year earlier, he had said “Adrian Dix will be the most unhappy man in B.C. on May 15, 2013.”

Many, including many BC Liberal insiders and even his own brother, doubted his optimism.

They were wrong.

Jobs Minister Shirley Bond, who introduced Coleman, said “Rich is a believer. There were a lot of doubters. He never was.”

While Coleman is clearly in a happy frame of mind, he is also concentrating on his job as minister of liquefied natural gas (LNG) development. He gave his dinner guests a very clear idea of what he has been doing and how the prospects for LNG development shape up.

He said his objective is to get investors to see that B.C. is the best option for their investment, as there are many possible sources of gas for the hungry Asian market.

He said B.C.’s strengths are the north

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Jobs Minister Shirley Bond introduced Rich Coleman at his annual fundraiser at Langley Events Centre Wednesday night. they make a “final investcoast ports of Kitimat and ment climate will get us the win.” ment decision,” and he Prince Rupert, which are He has been crissis meeting with them 58 hours closer by ship to crossing the globe, regularly to answer quesAsian markets than any meeting with companies tions and promote B.C.’s other North American interested in the LNG investment climate. The ports. Consistently cool business. A number have final amounts of capital weather there also helps, already committed subspending could reach as it reduces the cost of stantial funds to develop- $100 billion, he said. liquefying gas by taking ment work, including If the plants go ahead, its temperature down $500 million by Chevron they will be built to the to -160 Celsius. The gas and its partners in highest environmental compresses as a liquid Kitimat. standards, but even more and large quantities can Shell is prepared to important, he said, is that be shipped on specially spend up to $1 billion they will contribute to designed tanker ships. to prepare the former a lowering of emissions Another of B.C.’s Methanex site in Kitimat. worldwide, by allowing strengths is economic Petronas, owned by the natural gas to replace coal and political stability.

Malaysian government, in Chinese power plants.

Coleman is saying to is ready to invest a sub“China needs to fix potential investors that stantial amount in Prince its air to fix global air,” he the B.C. government will said. work with them to design Rupert, as is a British There will also be suba fair tax regime that gives firm. Nexen, owned by CNOOC, a Chinese stantial investment and the province a fair return government entity, has job prospects for First in taxation while giving agreed to buy property Nations people in both them a return in investat Grassy Point north of the northeast and northment that satisfies their Prince Rupert for a plant west, he added. shareholders. site.

If it all comes to fruiThe province will put Coleman said that tion, and he said much these terms in legislation he expects as many as more work remains to be so that investments will five plants to be built done, B.C. will be able to be protected. on the north coast, with pay its accumulated debt “I don’t think that off within 15 years, and government automatical- three smaller plants set up a prosperity fund ly is right (in determining on old industrial sites on the south coast that will help fund public tax rates) without sitting and Vancouver Island. projects long into the down and talking to profuture. ponents. Our objective is Together, they could create up to 100,000 jobs.

He said this will mean to find a ‘sweet spot’ that Companies need to B.C. will be a better place everyone is satisfied with. get to the point where for coming generations.

“I believe our invest-

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Doug and Andrea Froese of Abbotsford first met with representatives of Communitas Supportive Care Society in 2007 to discuss their dream of building a respite facility for children with severe disabilities.

They were inspired by their son Matthew, then six years old, and the challenges they often faced as a family in meeting all his needs.

Matthew passed away in August 2010 at the age of nine, but Thursday marked the grand opening of Matthew’s House as part of the Campus of Care project on Marshall Road next to Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

“I never would have believed that Matthew wouldn’t have had a chance to stay here (in Matthew’s House) … but his time was up here,” Andrea said tearfully in her speech at the opening celebration.

“This is the house that Matthew built.”

Doug thanked everyone involved in the project over the years.

“We are very excited to celebrate the opening of Matthew’s House, and we know it will be a blessing to the community and the families it serves.”

Matthew was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, depriving him of oxygen for several minutes. His disabilities included vision impairment, an inability to walk or speak, stiffened limbs and eating problems.

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He died unexpectedly when he stopped breathing and could not be revived.

Matthew’s House, which is facilitated by Communitas Supportive Care Society, will provide a “home away from home” for children like Matthew from the ages of four to 18 who live with complex healthcare needs.

Up to five children at a time can stay at the home-like facility for anywhere from two days to two weeks. Staff will include residential support workers and licensed practical nurses, supervised by a registered nurse.

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Matthew’s House is the first of the Campus of Care partners to open. The project also includes Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Holmberg House, an adult hospice operated by the Abbotsford Hospice Society.

Dignitaries attending the grand opening included Mayor Bruce Banman, and MLAs Darryl Plecas and Simon Gibson.

The public is invited to Matthew’s House for an open house on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include tours, refreshments and draw prizes. Those who would like to make a contribution to the ongoing operation of Matthew’s House can do so by contacting Communitas at 604-850-6608 or by visiting mattshouse.ca

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Jesse River Hill, 23, of Surrey was scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court for a bail hearing.

He was arrested Oct. 2 for the murder of 21-year-old Taylor Johnson of Delta.

Hill also faces charges of break and enter with intent, disguise with intent and discharge of a firearm with intent.

Johnson was found shot to death on Feb. 26 in a 200 Street home in Fernridge, which con-

tained a grow-op. Johnson was the caretaker of the grow-op and Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is saying the motive for the murder is a grow rip.

“The accused and Taylor did not know each other,” said IHIT’s Sgt. Jennifer Pound at the time of the arrest. “This was a senseless act.”

Taylor’s parents Paul and Wendi spoke to the media about their son at a press conference held Oct. 3.

“It’s a horrific experience losing a child, but when you throw in the word murder it brings in terror,” said Paul, a pastor at South Delta Baptist Church.

Pound said Johnson was a “good kid.

“He was naive and made a bad decision that cost him his life,” said Pound.

He was found dead in the home, in the 2000 block of 200 Street, after Langley RCMP received a call asking them to check on the wellbeing of a man staying at the residence. When they attended, they found him dead, and also found a marijuana grow-op on the property.

Taylor’s parents said they had questioned him about some of the new friends he had been around.

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Farmland defender sees red over ALR threats

By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

Metro Vancouver’s determination to protect scarce agricultural land is in for a test as two local cities push to reclassify farms for development and the provincial government eyes radical changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, who helped found the ALR 40 years ago, says the recent moves send an unfortunate signal that the firm line of the past may soon crumble, making trade in farmland very lucrative.

“The speculators are out buying up land already,” said Steves.

He pointed to a 130-hectare parcel of ALR farmland in south Richmond listed for sale this year at $55 million – at least double its agricultural value.

Steves recently spoke to prospective Asian buyers of the Gilmore Estates property, who he said had no idea what the ALR was or its relevance to their potential investment.

There are points all over the region where farmland defenders say agriculture is under attack.

The most prominent is Delta’s controversial Southlands development, which was approved by the local council last week and will go to an eventual vote of the Metro board.

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Coun. Harold Steves helped found the ALR 40 years ago. plan’s urban containment bound- land and putting more pressure ary and redrawing the line to on farmland elsewhere from the allow construction of 950 homes port or industrial users.

On top of the internal tusand change the land designation from agricultural to gen- sling between local cities and eral urban will take a two-thirds the region over the growth stratweighted vote of Metro direc- egy comes the province’s core review, which in part targets the tors.

Langley Township is also Agricultural Land Commission.

Cabinet documents leaked at odds with Metro, which has rejected the township’s plan to last week suggested the ALR develop a “University District” could be split into two zones, of homes and shops on farmland with an “anything goes” mandate in Interior areas beyond the near Trinity Western University.

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It also indicated the ALC ity are in court over whether the growth plan supersedes the com- could be modernized by moving munity’s plan. Metro also reject- it inside the agriculture minised development plans in two try and that community growth other swathes of ALR farmland applications could be decided by local governments. in Langley this fall.

Giving more control over Steves also opposes a plan in Port Moody to redevelop the farmland development to local former Ioco oil refinery lands, cities and presumably taking it which he said will have the dom- away from the regional district ino effect of removing industrial and the ALC would open the

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door to much more farmland alienation, Steves warned.

“That would effectively pit one community against the other in a rush for urban growth, expanding urban sprawl throughout the region.”

Steves called the apparent plans to end the ALC’s independence and alter the ALR an “amazing about face” so soon after an election by a government that had previously reviewed the commission and okayed a strategy to strengthen it and increase its budget.

Bill Bennett, the minister heading the core review, has denied major changes to the ALR are in the offing.

Metro’s regional planning and agriculture committee last Friday voted to call on the province to ensure the core review protects and enhances both the ALR and an independent ALC, and to reconfirm the ALC will get $4 million over three years to provide better oversight of ALR lands.

“It’s extremely important that the land commission be independent,” said Steves, who is vice-chair of the committee.

“We’re in for a major test of both the regional growth strategy and the Agricultural Land Reserve in the Metro Vancouver area,” he added. “These are major issues ahead of us that are a threat to food security in the region.”

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Audi’s road ahead paved with more than good intentions 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet/S3 MONACO: Over the next 12 months or so, consumers are going to be treated to an onslaught of new entries into the premium market. Not to worry, the next wave of German sedans and convertibles are of a more affordable nature.

Recently Mercedes Benz introduced their all-new CLA 250 at an eye-popping price of just $34,000 for a sleek and sexy sedan. Next year we will see the introduction of BMW’s new 1-series and 2-Series sedans, coupes and convertibles. Audi has been ahead of the curve as they helped pioneer this entry-level segment with the original, the A3 sportback, sold in Canada for years. The all-new Audi A3 sedan will arrive in March of 2014 and the convertible and more powerful S3 sedan will arrive in the fall of 2014. This week I had a chance to drive both the convertible and S3 in Monte Carlo, a full year ahead of their introduction here.

Audi is one of the fastest growing premium brands and a big part of that is the variety of cars they offer. Unfortunately, we will no longer get the sportback, but the fact we get the rest of the line of A3s is exciting for buyers.

Looks The A3 is built off a shared platform with VW called MQB. This platform was a significant investment for the VW group as it is lighter, bigger and stronger than the last Golf platform and provides a sturdy basis for the A3 Cabrio and S3. The new Cabriolet is 60kg lighter than the outgoing European model, yet the wheelbase is longer and the interior room and trunk more ample. It could be argued that Audi is building some of the most attractive cars these days and these smaller products still convey the same sense of power and solidity that the bigger products portray. The S3 is especially forceful with a 15mm lower stance than the A3 sedan. The air intakes are bigger with more detail; the side mirrors are highlighted with brushed aluminum; and the rear of the car looks more masculine thanks to chunky exhaust tips. The

direct injection turbo with 220hp, matched to Cabriolet on the other hand is a more sophisticated approach thanks to the use of aluminum Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. A sixaround the front windshield and trim along the speed automatic is confirmed but the duel-clutch doors and rear quarter panel that make the car S-Tronic transmission might be sold as an option look bigger than it is. in this model. There will be no manual shift and no diesel, which is a shame, as I drove one of Inside Another strength of Audi is interior fit the European versions with this setup and it was and finish and these new products are covered superb. The S3 comes standard with a 300hp in first class materials. The dash has a cenversion of the same 2.0L engine and tre-mounted screen for accessing the duel clutch automatic, and of the easy-to-use computer controller. course, AWD. It’s not as powerful as Unlike the Mercedes CLA, this screen the 355hp Mercedes CLA 45 AMG, can fold into the dash to provide a but I feel it has more usable power. more polished look. Some think the The CLA gets peak horsepower at dash-mounted screens look like an afvery high revs, whereas this new terthought, but this one gets around S3 pulls from very low speeds up this problem. Space is good for such to higher speeds. I experienced this The A3 Cabriolet a compact car. The back seat of the carving the switchback mountain S3 sedan is actually big enough to fit and S3 confirm that roads just above Monaco. Power is adults up to six feet tall and the side good things do come not an issue; I would argue that the windows are much bigger than the S3 is a better everyday car comnew Mercedes CLA, providing a more in small packages pared to the more nervous feeling practical day-to-day sedan. The trunk Zack Spencer AMG competitor. The suspension is is large and the rear seats split and more compliant and the power is a fold for added cargo volume. This is perfect combination of drivability and enthusiasm. true with the Cabriolet but the space is constricted Audi claims a 0-100km/h run will take just 4.9 when the roof is down. The S3 comes with nicely seconds in the S3 and use a combined 6.9L/100km bolstered front seats in contrasting colours, plus (European fuel rating). an optional diamond pattern stitch can be ordered to take the sporty sedan to another level. I found Verdict It is going to be an exciting time to be the seating position very comfortable and outward in the market for an entry-level premium car over visibility is not a problem. The Cabriolet seats are the next year. The A3 Cabriolet and S3 confirm that fitted with a heater that showers the front passengood things do come in small packages. Pricing gers with warm air across their shoulders and neck has not been established for the Cabrio but it for top-down stints. The weather in Monte Carlo was hinted that this model would be roughly the was perfect for the convertible – the sun was same price as the S3, which has been confirmed shining off the Mediterranean, showcasing this car at $44,000, roughly $6,000 cheaper than the CLA of opulence at a more affordable price.

AMG. The base A3 sedan will arrive in a few short months with a 1.8L turbo gasoline engine, an Drive The Canadian models have not fully been optional TDI diesel and the same 2.0L turbo found nailed down, as there is still a year to go until the Cabrio and S3 arrive. What is established is in the Cabrio. The S3 really is the sweet spot for the convertible will come with the all-new 2.0L drivers that want to have extra power but with a

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I’m here to help and at the risk of bringing on a blizzard, I thought I would share some information on snow plows.

For most people who are just using a plow for clearing their own driveway, a straightblade will more than likely be just fine.

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This system a plow for clearing attaches to a front mounted their own driveway, receiver just as a a straight-blade will boat trailer would. more than likely be The U shaped bracket is just fine. connected to the receiver and the snow blade rides up and down on these bars to allow for change in the terrain your plowing. Because there are no hydraulics involved, all you do is back up and the snow blade lies back skimming over the surface.

When driving forward the blade automatically re-engages for plowing. When you are finished, lift the blade back over the push frame into the transport position. The cost of this option is $1,644.

K2 is another brand of snowplow designed for the homeowner with acreage. Designed to work with a front receiver hitch, just like the Snowsport, it simply slides in the receiver and locks in place with a hitch lock. The winch is controlled from inside the cab and will raise or lower the height of the blade. The blade comes with a hardened steel cutting edge scraper, rubber snow deflector, skid shoes, and plow markers. It is available in 82”, 84”, and 88” lengths. Cost is $1,315.

If you use a plow to make money, then you will want to be able to do the job quickly and efficiently, so you may want to go with the multi-position.

Multi-position plows are up to 50 percent faster due to the fact that you can reposition the blades to all straight-blade positions in addition to the scoop and V positions. This makes the plow adaptable to nearly any job you need to do.

When it comes to the composition of the blade you have the choice between steel and poly. The vast majority of snowplows on the market today come with steel blades, although the poly plows are becoming more and more popular.

The reason for the growing popularity is that poly is just as strong as steel and maybe stronger. They also have a lower coefficient of friction, which saves on fuel costs and is easier on your vehicle.

The poly plows are also saturated with color all the way through so nicks and scratches do not show like they do with steel, plus they do not rust.

Attaching and detaching the plow is very important as well. You do not want to be freezing and trying to deal with getting a blade on and off your truck. Try the attachment system for yourself at the dealer so you can see firsthand how easy or difficult it is to use.

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Aldergrove Totem Boys in ‘AA’ Soccer Provincials

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Aldergrove Secondary Totems senior boys soccer team celebrates the school’s very first Fraser Valley AA Soccer Championship, Nov. 7 with a 3-2 win over Arch Bishop Carney school. The team is now in the provincials, Nov. 18-20 at Burnaby Lake Sport Complex.

Aldergrove Secondary’s Josh Power (white jersey, in foreground) in the first Boys’ AA Soccer Provincial Championship game against DP Todd, Monday, Nov. 18 in Burnaby. Aldergrove tied their first game 1-1 vs.

DP Todd and tied second 1-1 vs. St Thomas Aquinas, Nov. 18 in Pool D. Aldergrove then defeated Hugh Boyd 4-0 for second place in Pool D and advanced to play Sa-Hali (2nd place in Pool C) on Nov. 19. See www.aldergrovestar.com for updates.

Kodiaks defeat Hawks two nights in a row

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

An outstanding effort by the Aldergrove Kodiaks gave them their second win in as many nights against the Delta Ice Hawks.

Following their 3-1 upset of the former league leading Hawks at Ladner Tuesday night, the Kodiaks upped the ante with a 7-3 win at Aldergrove Arena on Wednesday night.

Kodiaks’ Kodi Schwarz, Adam Callegari and Kenny Prato scored in the first period to put the team up 3-0 at the start of the second period.

Schwarz and Brandon Dolby notched two more in the second to put the Kodiaks up 5-0 at the start of the third.

The Hawks finally netted one at the beginning of the third but Kodiaks’ Elvis Jansons fired their sixth goal two minutes later. The Hawks netted two more in the next four minutes, including a short-handed goal, before Callegari closed the night’s scoring at 13:33.

Two of the Kodiaks goals were on the power play and they out-shot the Hawks 48-36.

It was a very productive night for game first star Callegari, who picked

up four assists in addition to his two goals. He is now third in the league for scoring with 30 points after 16 games with the Kodiaks.

The game’s second star, Stephen Ryan had three assists that night, putting him on top of the league with 36 points after 19 games.

Third star Prato had two assists and a goal, and he is second in the league with 31 points after 19 games.

Jeremy Lagler had two assists that night, while singles went to Colen Whitworth, Aaron Markin, Jonathan Philley and Spencer Unger.

The win puts the Kodiaks atop the Harold Brittain conference with 28 points after 19 games (13-4-0-2), one point ahead of the Abbotsford Pilots.

The Hawks remain atop the Tom Shaw conference with 28 points after 20 games (13-5-1-1), three points ahead the Richmond Sockeyes.

Kodiaks take down Hawks, 3-1 The Aldergrove Kodiaks defeated the league’s top team, the Delta Ice Hawks, at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The Kodiaks notched a goal in each period with the Hawks only scoring in the third for the Kodiaks’ 3-1 victory.

Both of the Kodiaks’ first and

second period goals were on power plays, and both were scored by the game’s first star, Adam Callegari.

Assists went to Jeremy Lagler and Kenny Prato, and Stephen Ryan and Joshua Cronin.

The Hawks’ Brent Chreptyk scored their only goal five minutes into the third, and Kodiaks’ Stephen Ryan closed the scoring at 17:32 that night.

Ryan’s goal and assist earned him the game’s second star, as well as kept him the league’s scoring leader position with 33 points in 18 games.

Prato is third in the league with 28 points in 18 games.

Aldergrove never gave the Hawks a man advantage and stayed out of the penalty box until 18:12 of the third, when matching penalties were handed to Kodiaks’ Joshua Cronin and Hawks’ Spencer Schoen for unsportsmanlike conduct.

However, the Hawks gave the Kodiaks a two-minute power play in each period, and the first two cost them the game.

The Kodiaks got a week off before they hosted Port Moody Panthers on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The Kodiaks travel to MSA Arena to play the Abbotsford Pilots on Friday, Nov. 22.

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Seniors Games logo unveiled Aldergrove Star

When Adrian Brugge of Brugge Design was asked to create the logo for the 2014 BC Seniors Games, he had to consider an image that would reflect not only the 4,000 expected participants, but also the area which would play host to this world-class event. The participants, like the two Langleys where the Games will be held, have been around for a while, and both are proving that they still have a lot of vitality in them.

Describing the logo, unveiled on Wednesday, Brugge says, “The wave of blue represents the Fraser River� — a tip of the hat to the river that gave birth to Langley and the province of B.C., two key participants in the Games. The river will also play a crucial role in several events, including dragon boat racing.

The green figure moving across the red finish line represents the vital force that is found in the participants, and the “V� shape is a subtle reference to victory. In 2011, Langley already had a taste of what victory feels

The staggering cost of finding and hiring top talent today—not to mention the millions of dollars’ worth of productivity that can be left unrealized when a company’s employees aren’t engaged with their jobs—highlights

like when it experienced the rush of learning that it had been awarded the BC Seniors Games.

Besides being a chance for athletes 55 and older to strut their stuff, the Games make a significant economic impact in the region.

Athletes from across the province will descend on Langley from Sept. 9 to 13, bringing with them many supportive fans.

They are expected to leave behind an estimated $2 million over the course of the Games, and attract extensive media coverage.

Brugge says, “The sun represents both the province and the light within

all of us that inspires others.�

It also includes 12 rays representing the 12 regions of the province from which the participants will come.

Encouraging a lifestyle that keeps seniors physically and socially active fits well with vision both Langley and the province have for their seniors.

The Games will be a chance for athletes from across the province to demonstrate what it means to be a senior today. The BC Senior’s Games draws out not only the best in athletes, but also the best in the many volunteers who work together to create

this event. Those who have had a sneak preview of the logo find the “V� shape also pays tribute to the spirit of volunteerism which is the very backbone of these Games.

This event will mark the 27th anniversary of the BC Seniors Games.

Organizers say that if the logo is any indication of what to expect, it looks like volunteers are gearing up to host the best Games yet. In recent years, Langley has also hosted the B.C. Summer Games and the B.C. Special Olympics. The website for the 2014 BC Seniors Games is www.2014bc Seniorsgames.org

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*Pros *Reliable *Refs. avail.

www.prestigepainters.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

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

GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Available for work. 604-532-1710

320

MOVING & STORAGE

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000

Starting at $12.20 + Shift Premiums!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

bpcampbellheights @gmail.com

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LEGAL SERVICES

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.

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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$45/Hr

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

YARD PERSON, F/T

No phone calls please.

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/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 403-8542845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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604-537-4140

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

HELP WANTED

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity. Please Fax or email resume Attn. Mike Fax: 604-599-5250 email:mike@megacranes.com email:info@megacranes.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

This part-time position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Please send a resume with cover letter to publisher@theprogress.com by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com

HELP WANTED

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 ~ In-suite shower #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

Advertising Manager

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATOR / BOBCAT

778-883-0817

Drainage / Concrete Breaking

and MUCH MORE

25 Years Exp. SEE US AT:

www.valleyconstruction.com

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HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

130

DREAMING OF A New Career?

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

A22 Thursday, November 21, 2013 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

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

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

DISPOSAL BINS

By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $99.00

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

PETS 477

PETS

CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450.

778-808-0570, 604-859-1724 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups from German Import. Black/Red, Sable, & Solid Black $800 604-856-8161.

German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies, CKC, vet check, great family pets and hunting companions.

Avail. Dec 24. $650. 604-703-5744

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

JUNK REMOVAL

By RECYCLE-IT!

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

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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

Great Pyrenees pups, M/F, 1st shots, parents on site, ready Dec 6. $500/$700ea. (604)798-5069

PIANOS & HOT TUBS NO PROBLEM!

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

604.587.5865

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SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.

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

TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT!

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

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

PETS 477

PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975.

Langley area. 778-241-5504.

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. ready Dec. 1st. $1000/firm. (778)899-3326 TOY POODLE PUP 6 weeks old.

Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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 STEEL BUILDING - THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070.

25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695.

32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540.

40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca TRIDEM WATER TRUCK and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Pre-emissions.

Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg.

Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net Wolfermans’ Treat Your Friends and Family! Wolferman’s English Muffins! Perfect Holiday Assortment Variety of Sweet & Savory Muffins $29.95 - Use Code “Favorite” Free Shipping! 800-999-1910 Or www.Wolfermans.com/go/bb016

FUEL

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

750

TRANSPORTATION 818

SUITES, LOWER

CARS - DOMESTIC

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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

LOOKING FOR WORK?

CLOVERDALE 1 BDR $695.

18480 - 68th Street Large Basement Suite, includes Electricity, Shared Laundry. Close to Shopping, Private Entrance, N/S N/P Call Dan 604-306-9111

2008 PONTIAC VIBE White, meticulously maintained, air, auto, very clean. Higher kms (mostly highway), drives great. $4995/obo. 604-575-5347

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

752

845

TOWNHOUSES

ALDERGROVE 274 & 28 Ave 3 Bdrm T/Hse, 1.5 baths, close to elem schl & bus stop. Pet Ok. Child friendly. $1000 +utils. Avail Dec 1st.

Please call (604)856-6552.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO The Scrapper

ALDERGROVE, 272/Fraser Hwy. 1bdrm apt. Bright. N/P. $550 + hydro. Avail immed. 604-644-6542 ALDERGROVE. Clean, quiet, suites avail on Fraser Highway Bachelor Suite @ $620/m & 1 bdrm @ $670/m (incls heat/hot water).

Call David @ 604.328.4461

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

ALDERGROVE spacious 1 bdrm completely newly reno’d incl tile flrs, large windows & deck. Shrd lndry.

N/P, N/D, N/S. Dec 1. $750 + utils.

604-532-9905 or 1-604-865-0908

PIANO. Mason & Risch Toronto Comes with bench. Low standing.

Good condition $600. 604-854-5929

GUILDFORD - 2 bd 1 bth top flr reno’d, new appl, u/g prkg, $900 incl ht/hw. lh@micar.ca 1-250-474-7743 np/s

Call 604-856-6500

560

RENTALS

Aldergrove 2 bdrm sep ent clse to all schl park library transit. Cbl/hydro incl. Micro. No ldry. NS/NP $850mo OR room for rent $500 with sh common area. Avail now. Refs & credit chk. 604-657-4995

SAVE 90% off retail. Bid and win live auctions. Holiday shopping never made easier. Shop now and bill me later option available to all who qualify!!! www.bidcannon.com 1-855-705-8887

YORKSHIRE Terrier stud wanted, must be CKC registered. Call (604)858-9758

545

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 3 females.

Ready to go. Vet checked. $600.

604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

627

REAL ESTATE

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOMES WANTED

ALDERGROVE 3 stores + 2 offices at 27256 Fraser Hwy. Reasonable rent. Martin 604-492-1136

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE 4 bdrm rancher w/ pool on 5 acres. Avail Dec 1st. $2300/mo. Call (604)716-5082

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

MARINE 912

BOATS

Package Deal 2 NECKY KAYAKS. 1 custom built Trailer ~ $4500.

604-857-0038

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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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Call Dan today 604-857-1100! #20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

$189,900

$549,900

2613-270B STREET

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES WALK TO SCHOOLS

TWIN FIRS

26 ACRES 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.

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.

Call

Dan Flokstra

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

604-857-1100

$525,000

NEED ROOM? Check out this one!

WANTED

Check out this one almost 1500 sq ft on main floor and was a custom built home with upgraded everything in a great neighborhood. New vinyl windows and an open plan eating area/ bakers dream kitchen/ livingroom area. Could be easily suited and has a terrific fully developed back yard with water feature fire pit and large patio as well! Have a look and bring an offer today..

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Call

Dan Flokstra

2275-240 STREET

$629,900

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES

SOLD

PRICE REDUCED!

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.

Call

Dan Flokstra

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

604-857-1100

604-857-1100

2861 BERGMAN STREET

$739,900

$ 419,900

1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER

1/4 ACRE LOT

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.

1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

604-857-1100

$1,400,000

VACANT CARE HOME IN BRADNER AREA

9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

$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.

Call

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

Dan Flokstra

6705 SATCHELL RD

Call

26489- FRASER HWY

$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.

Call

3234-275 STREET

LISTINGS

27691 DOWNES ROAD

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

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