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First baby of 2014 arrives at LMH NAME WAS SELECTED SEVEN YEARS AGO DA N F E R G US ON Time s Re po rt
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Nile Sandher was the first baby of the New Year to arrive at Langley Memorial Hospital. She was born at 12:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
The parents of the first Langley baby born in 2014 chose her name more than seven years before she was born. Sunny and Jasmine Sandher had been seeing each other for about six months when the topic of children’s names came up. Both agreed if they ever had a girl, they would name her Nile, like the river that runs through Egypt. They liked how it sounded, Sunny Sandher recalls. So when the Langley couple’s child arrived at 12:55 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Langley Memorial Hospital, that decision had already been made. Nile Kaur was actually a little late getting here. Her due date was the 23rd of December, and there was even some concern that she might arrive early. Both mother and child are doing well and went home Thursday.
House values up, condos down in 2014 M O N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Tim e s Re po r t e r
Homeowners in both Langley City and Township will see the value of their single family home go up for 2014. But apartment owners didn’t fare as well. Values are down slightly for both municipalities but remained relatively unchanged for townhouses, according to B.C. Assessment. As is tradition in January, owners of more
than 191,000 properties throughout Fraser Valley can expect to receive their 2014 assessment notices in the next few days. “Most homes in the Fraser Valley are remaining stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Raj Sandhu, deputy assessor. “Most home owners in the Fraser Valley will see modest changes in the negative five per cent to positive five per cent range.”
ued at $203,000 and are down to $198,000 in 2014. Townhouses averaged at $280,000 in 2013, edging up slightly to $285,000 in 2014. Valuation date for 2013 assessments was as of July 1, 2013. Overall, the Fraser Valley area assessment roll increased from $89 billion last year to $90.7 billion this year. Most of this growth was due to subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.
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The average Township of Langley single family home went from $519,000 in 2013 to $530,000 this year. Township strata apartments went from $223,000 down to $218,000 in 2014. Township townhouses remained unchanged at $341,000. An average single family home in the City went for $479,000 in 2013, as compared to $490,000 in 2014. In 2013, apartments in the City were val-
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Do You Have an Astigmatism in Your Eye? Resale homes usually have at least some minor physical defects such as loose hand railings or an aging hot water tank, but what about a possible defect that is emotional rather than physical, known in the real estate sales business as a “Stigmatized” property. In this case, there is nothing affecting the house or the property, physically, but there is something that may cause the buyer not to buy the home if they are aware of it. In the early 1980’s, when I first began to sell homes, society was in the beginning stages of discovering the Aids epidemic. Some buyers did not want to buy a home that had been inhabited by a person with Aids. Was this something that should be disclosed to a potential buyer? It was something that Realtors® were unsure of how to handle and we had little in the way of expert advice to guide us. Today, a stigmatized property is a well understood emotional defect. Some cultures don’t want to buy a home if someone died in the home, whether it was from Aids, suicide, gang warfare or even if the family decided to bring great-grandma home to spend her last days in the family home and have her loving family surrounding her and caring for her when she passed on. Other stigmatisms include things such as, a suspected drug house nearby, a meth lab, or any other number of neighbourhood deterrents. So what’s the seller’s responsibilities in all of this? Real estate legal experts tell us that common law dictates that the seller does not have to declare any stigmas concerning their property. However, common law tells us that a seller can never lie. I’m advised that the best response by a seller, when asked about possible stigmas associated with his property, is to say: “I can’t answer that question --- You’ll have to do your own investigations.” But what about the Seller’s Realtor®? Well if the seller instructs their Realtor® not to disclose the stigma, then that’s a legal instruction from the seller to their Realtor® and the Realtor has a fiduciary duty to their client to obey all legal instructions. Some Realtors®
might feel uncomfortable with not disclosing a stigma and may wish to resign from the listing. But what about the buyer and the buyer’s Realtor®? If you suspect a stigma, or if you feel uncomfortable about the property or the neighbourhood then follow the advice that I gave my Realtor® in one of last year’s columns entitled “The Neighbours Know Everything”. Visit the neighbourhood, with your Realtor® and talk to the neighbours. If there’s something untoward about the property the neighbours will know and sooner or later you’ll meet one of the neighbours who will tell you all about it. And a final piece of advice for the seller: Think twice before instructing your Realtor® not to disclose. If the buyer discovers the stigma later from his new neighbours, what do you think the buyers will do? They’ll probably consult their lawyer and could launch a lawsuit. You would need to retain your own lawyer, which could be costly, and endure a lawsuit that could go on for months, even years. Legal experts may tell you that you were within your rights not to disclose, but is it really worthwhile to spend all that money, not to mention months or years of your life and the stress involved in such a lawsuit? Consider whether it might be better for your future to simply declare the stigma. If it turns a buyer away from your house all you’ve done is save yourself a lot of money and a lot of stress. Eventually your Realtor® will find a buyer who isn’t concerned about the stigma, as our client wasn’t in the previously mentioned column, and will go ahead and pay you a market price for your home. So, although you may not have an astigmatism in your eye, you may have a stigma in your home and that’s a lot harder to deal with! Stewart Henderson Managing Broker Macdonald Realty Ltd. (LGLY) email me at: stewarthenderson@macrealty.com
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A Coast Guard diver looks on as a stolen SUV is retrived from the waters of the Fraser River near Marina Park in Fort Langley on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The Coast Guard was called to search the vehicle before it was taken from the water. The vehicle had been stolen in Coquitlam and was later dumped in the river. No one was inside the partially-submerged vehicle.
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CO AST GUARD CALLED IN TO SEARCH VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS TOWED ON SHORE MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti m e s Re po r t e r
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The oldest tiger at the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove had to be euthanized on New Year’s Eve. A written statement issued by the zoo said Sweetie, the Siberian tiger, had to be put down on Tuesday “as a result of continued concern regarding her loss of appetite, respiratory distress and being lethargic.” Sweetie had been in poor health for the last month and a half, the zoo said. “We have tried medication and stimulating her appetite, but her condition continued to decline,” the statement said. A release issued by the zoo on Thursday evening said that a necropsy indicated the cat had a large hernia on her diaphragm, believed to have been present since birth.
The hernia was “likely not something we could have repaired surgically and since she was not eating, we felt it was in her best interest . . . to be humanely euthanized,” zoo veterinarian Dr. Bruce Burton, stated in the release. The 18-year-old Sweetie was born at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. “Sweetie was a very special part of our zoo family and will be dearly missed by all … rest in peace.” The statement added the median life expectancy of female Siberian tigers is 14 years in captivity. In the wild there are estimated to be as few as 400 to 500 Siberian tigers living primarily in eastern Russia, although some exist in China and North Korea. Tigers are listed as a “vulnerable” species by the the International Union of Conservation of Nature Red List.
Langley backs traffic light for accident site DAN FER GUSON Tim es Reporter
There is enough traffic and pedestrian activity to justify a traffic light at the intersection of 72 Avenue and 196 Street, where an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car in November. A Dec. 1 survey by the Township of Langley engineering division found the traffic through the intersection was running at 95 per cent of the level that would justify a light under the Transportation Association of Canada Traffic Signal Warrant procedure. In a Dec. 16 report to council, the engineering division said Township staff have asked the City of Surrey, which shares responsibility for the intersection on the border between the two communities, to install the light
and make other improvements “as soon as possible.” The Township share of a traffic light would be $125,000 and the money is available from a miscellaneous roads account, the report stated. It is a victory for local residents who signed a 160-name petition calling for safety improvements to the intersection after the 11-year-old suffered a mild concussion when he was clipped by a car that fled the scene. RCMP said the boy was rollerblading with a friend. Neither was wearing a helmet and it was dark. There are no crosswalks between 192 and 200 Streets. In April, a 19-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when she was struck in a hit-and-run
crash in the 19700 block of 72 Avenue. The driver left her lying on the side of the road. Her boyfriend was walking home and heard her cries for help, saw that it was his girlfriend and called 911. Petition organizer Gary Hee called the intersection a “suicidal corner of town.” The engineering report notes 196 Street and 72 Avenue are both designated as major arterial roads. “Due to significant development activity in the area, both routes are actively used by construction truck traffic to access local destinations, as permitted by [law].” — with files from Monique Tamminga
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Seniors housing options explored at workshop A LY S S A O ’ DE L L A N D FR AN K B U C H O LT Z Tim e s Re po r t e rs
Finding better ways to involve owners in the home development process may play a large role in finding solutions to seniors housing needs, according to a local development veteran. “Shelter comes in many, many different flavours,� said consultant and former Langley Township municipal planner Terry Lyster at the Triple A Senior Housing Workshop, held in November at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. “Often the solutions to providing housing is for people who aren’t developers to develop.� Lyster brought an optimistic view to the meeting of concerned community members and seniors housing advocates, presenting two innovative models of community-based housing projects: co-housing and non-profit housing development. Neither solution is a magic bullet, he explained, but would help create greater access to affordable housing that meet the needs of the community’s senior population. According to Lyster, successful land developers can make a profit margin of up to 20 per cent, meaning the price housing seekers pay is a reflection of the market, not the actual costs of consulting, designing and building the project. In co-housing, a model pioneered in Europe, members of the project pool their money to design a shared living facility with both private quarters and community spaces. Essentially, they take on the role of project developer,
something Lyster says encourages them to learn more about their investment. “On one dimension it’s kind of a semi-religious notion that there’s a proper way for people to live together ... but it’s also a very practical way for a group of people to build themselves a small, functional neighbourhood,� explained Lyster, who was involved in the design stage of the North Langley WindSong Co-housing Community, the first purpose-built project of its kind in Canada. At WindSong, 12 families spanning of varying ages built a multi-family complex, coming together democratically to design the facility to meet their specific needs. In the not-for-profit approach, a group of people form a housing co-op and decide what they want to develop to suit their needs — be it apartments, single occupancy homes or mixed use dwellings. The co-op functions as both investor and builder and reduces cost by eliminating the developer’s profit margin and making use of “internal subsidies�, such as resources like timber that members may be able to contribute to project at reduced cost. Lyster is a member of Options for Homes: Langley, which is working to bring the non-profit approach to the area, and includes a plan to manage a fund that will function like an internal credit union, providing 15 per cent second mortgages to members. Lyster cautioned that in either example, housing seekers must make a commitment to understanding proj-
ect financing, municipal laws and the expectations of everyone from bankers to building inspectors. “We all want to remain in our own home when we age,� said aging-in-place consultant and Township
Seniors Advisory Committee member Marilyn Fischer, who noted at the meeting that there is a group in the very early stages looking at seniors co-housing development in the Langleys. She called the today’s seniors dealing with housing challenges and the oncoming baby boomer retiree population the “Silver
Tsunami.� Dr. Victoria Lee, Fraser Health Authority medical health officer, presented detailed statistics and graphs about Langley’s population of seniors, and spoke on how it is expected to grow to be about 25 per cent of the population in 20 years. She said that hospitalization rates and
risk factors are much higher for seniors in lower socioeconomic groups. Only about 15 per cent of factors impacting on health are out of individuals’ control, she said. “Housing is an iceberg,� she said. “Many challenges lie buried, including the hidden homeless, substandard housing and affordability.�
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Keian loses his battle with cancer MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti me s Re po r t e r
A little boy from Langley who touched many hearts has died of cancer. Keian Blundell, who was six years old, passed away in his parents’ loving arms on Jan. 1 after a long, hard battle with leukemia. His parents, Chantal and Ryan, are
heartbroken, say family friends. Keian was diagnosed in 2012, just after his little brother Joren was born. Keian began a third round of treatment at the end of July, but in October doctors gave his parents the news that treatments were no longer working and they were moved to Canuck
Place. In that time, Keian, very much in pain, was still thinking of others. His wish for Christmas was to do a toy drive for kids living at Canucks Place and at B.C. Children’s Hospital. His cause brought more than 300 toys that he saw delivered to both places. Prior to Christmas,
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Make-A-Wish fulfilled a dream of Keian’s to have a big carnival, with rides and games. An indoor facility was transformed into a carnival for him. It was in August 2013, that Langley residents were asked to donate their bottles to help out Keian’s parents, who have both taken time away from work to spend with their son. Ryan has exhausted his employment insurance benefits and the family has had to give up their rental home in Langley. The Langley community responded, making Keian’s collection the biggest bottle drive to ever happen in Langley. Chantal and Ryan are temporarily living in an apartment in Vancouver provided by the hospital. They are there with Joren. According to family friend Megan Sedawie Creasy, they have had no money coming in for a long time. “This family needs as much financial help as emotional through these next few
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Outdoor memorial planned for ‘finest field naturalist’ in B.C. D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r
This spring, the people who knew the late Glenn Ryder will hold an outdoor memorial service for the Aldergrove resident and renowned local naturalist. Ryder, who passed away in October at the age of 75, spent his happiest times in the outdoors, observing and recording wildlife, collecting artifacts, and exploring new habitats. Bob Puls, president of the Langley Field Naturalists (LFN), described Ryder as a shy and reclusive personality who was affectionately known within the naturalists’ group as the “invisible man.” Puls called Ryder’s death a “complete shock.” He said Ryder was active in the field up until a few weeks before he died. “Though he was becoming increasingly frail as the years [passed], there was no indication that he was not long for this world,” Puls said. Ryder was a founder and life member of the LFN and one of the team that lobbied to establish Campbell Valley Regional Park, Puls noted. Ryder’s obituary describes his early childhood as an “unsettled,” one that was spent shuttling between orphanages and foster homes in various communities after he was born in Vancouver. It goes on to say that Ryder was a self-taught naturalist known for his “acute sense of observation and passion for nature” and his meticulous line drawings and watercolours. Ryder had a particular affection for owls. Dubbed the “finest field naturalist in British Columbia,” Ryder was known for his commitment to build, erect, and monitor nest boxes for cavity-nesting owls, especially the
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One week before Christmas, Kinder Morgan Canada formally applied to build the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project. This project will have a big impact on Langley, as it is in this community that the twinning of the pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby will end. A new pipeline route to the oil terminal in Burnaby will veer off the existing right-of-way somewhere near Fort Langley. Kinder Morgan has been making significant efforts to explain details of the project to interested people, and in November a number of Kinder Morgan officials were in Langley to speak at the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce meeting. They spoke about the general project, but also spent quite a bit of time explaining the local impact of the pipeline. The National Energy Board has now given initial approval to Enbridge to build the Northern Gateway project, but it still has many hurdles to overcome. Opposition to the pipeline, a new project that would end at a shipping facility in Kitimat, is fierce and it is very likely that it will be tied up in court for years, given the scope of First Nations opposition. That means that there will be plenty of pressure to build the Kinder Morgan project, which has fewer environmental concerns. The company has also been working intensively to consult First Nations groups who are affected by the pipeline. Kinder Morgan needs to keep concerns that have already been raised by Langley residents in mind as it moves ahead with its application to the NEB. It also needs to keep the communication lines open. There will be oil transported to B.C. ports — by pipeline or rail. If it is going to happen, it needs to happen in the safest manner possible.
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After spending five weeks in West airport is located, drowned when Africa, it is certainly good to be their boat was hit by a port shuttle back home in B.C. I no longer take boat after dark. The canoe had no our day-to-day services for grantlife jackets or running lights and it ed. is likely that most people aboard We visited Sierra Leone, one of did not know how to swim. the poorest countries in the world, Here in Langley, we take services along with Ghana, which is far like electricity, running water that more stable and prosperous. My FROM THE is safe to drink, garbage pickup daughter is teaching in Kabala, Siand sewers for granted. If someerra Leone this year, and has spent thing interrupts them, even for a much of her time in the past six Frank Bucholtz day, we complain loudly. In Sierrra years in that country. Leone, most people have no idea Sierra Leone has wonderful peowhat these services are. ple and some positive prospects for the Our roads are kept in good repair. That future, but the capital city Freetown is is not the case there. Many roads in Freedesperately overcrowded, with many peo- town have giant potholes and have not ple living in appalling conditions. There seen repair crews for years. The rainy seaare more than a million people in the city, son means that many rural roads resemble but the roads are often in very poor repair, some of the most remote forestry roads in there are no working traffic lights and life the B.C. interior. One road we travelled on, is a day-to-day struggle for many. within half an hour of Freetown and servElectricity service is intermittent, which ing a beautiful beach area, is probably the makes it very difficult for businesses to worst road I have travelled on in my life. take part of today’s online world. OutSierra Leone has many of these deficienside Freetown, electricity service is all but cies because of a horrible civil war that left non-existent, except at two major iron ore thousands dead or maimed in the 1990s. mines which contribute a great deal to the Many others lost all their possessions and country’s GDP. had their homes and farms destroyed. The There are no garbage, water or sanitat- country’s infrastructure was very badly ton services of any kind, and thousands of damaged. people in Freetown live in crowded shanAid has poured into the country since that ties on a flood plain, with piles of garbage time, and continues to be a major part of and farm animals all around them. economic activity. Many conditions have imThe airport is located across the harbour, proved, but there is a long way to go. one of the best harbours in Africa, from the Seeing how people live there has made capital city and getting between the two me very grateful for what we have here. can often be a four or five-hour journey. On Our public services may be routine or even Dec. 28, some people using a wooden canoe boring to us, but they are essential to our to get to Freetown from Lungi, where the day-to-day lives.
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Penticton travellers were lucky this holiday season. Lucky, that is, that no one was driving around the curve where Eckhardt Avenue turns into Highway 97 when a logging truck spilled its load across four lanes on the morning of Dec. 23. A similar incident last October in Whistler didn’t turn out so well. In that case, a motorcyclist was crushed to death under the logs. Unfortunately, logging trucks incidents are far from an uncommon happening — that was the second in a month for Whistler. In the wake of the Penticton incident, concerns have been raised about the speed logging trucks travel through town on their way to the mills. It was, it seems, just a matter of time before such an incident occurred, but let’s hope there isn’t a tragedy like Whistler’s in the offing as well. Our intention isn’t to vilify the trucking industry as a whole, but to point out the need for stepped up enforcement from the RCMP and the Ministry of Transportation’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement program. By and large, we believe the trucks on the province’s roads are well-maintained and driven, but in the trucking industry, time is money and there is always the temptation to push the limits. Considering the road conditions and variable weather Penticton has been experiencing lately, overloading, skipping safety checks or pressing the accelerator down a little farther with a fully loaded logging truck could be a fatal mistake. The curve where the Penticton accident occurred is a dangerous one at the best of times; it’s a sharper turn than it appears and many southbound drivers pay little attention to the speed limit change. Whistler Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden said it was unacceptable that a logging truck should lose its load in the middle of town, calling for the RCMP to review the situation. Though Penticton doesn’t have anywhere near the same amount of logging trucks passing through as Whistler, the same RCMP attention is needed before there is a bigger tragedy. — Penticton Western News
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Broken bottle put a halt to playtime Editor: It is an all too familiar problem for parents and caregivers — vandalism in our local parks. As a daycare operator, we spend a lot of time at the playground and it is very common to see damage, litter and graffiti, especially after a weekend. We are sure the pictured items are remnants of young people drinking at the park the night before. Whenever we go to a local playground, our first priority is to check the area for anything that could be harmful to the children before allowing them to play. We have come to expect that some level of cleanup will be needed when we arrive. Today we visited our local park at 212 Street and 93 Avenue and what we found was very upsetting. There was broken glass from a beer bottle throughout the entire play area, which is covered in pea gravel. It took my friend and me over
an hour to pick up as much of the glass as we could. But we are sure there must be more that we can’t see, hidden under the tiny rocks. Needless to say, the children missed their playtime, but now we have the added concern about what could happen in future visits. What might these preschoolers dig up with their tiny buckets and shovels? It is infuriating to know that the person responsible probably thinks it’s cool, fun or entertaining, instead of what it really is — immature, irresponsible, against the law and just plain stupid. So parents, please share this story with your kids, remind them of the potential harm this type of behavior can cause, especially to small children. It only takes one stupid kid to break the bottle, but if others get the message, perhaps they will discourage that one kid from doing it again. We can only hope. Sandra Firth Walnut Grove
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Children and caregivers at a north Langley daycare were prevented from playing in a Walnut Grove park after someone smashed a beer bottle in the pea gravel surrounding the playground equipment. The act of vandalism is an example of ‘immature, irresponsible, against the law and just plain stupid’ behaviour, says Sandra Firth.
Editor: The approval of yet another Tim Hortons in what amounts to one long city block from another in Langley City is bad news. It is bad news for drivers in the City. Who cares about Tim’s business model? In Langley City, 203 Street from Grade Crescent and beyond in the south is a ‘gathering route’ for the present slow flow of traffic north bound over the 204 Street overpass. That northerly flow of traffic often crawls as it passes the Army and Navy entrance now, and yet the City has approved a drive thru that will enter Tim’s off of that road. Tim’s exiting drive thru traffic will then route east on Douglas Crescent passing Langley city hall and bottle neck at the 204 St. traffic light at the old City post office building. One needs not write or say anything further about this common sense subject except that city hall staff will have prime seats to observe yet another one of their bad traffic flow choices. Further, they might ponder the fact that drive thru restaurant traffic problems are in the news right across this country now and yet this matter has gone right over their heads. James Charles Langley
Opinion piece an example of ‘unloving’ sentiment Editor: Brenda Anderson’s opinion piece on children not belonging in the pubs she likes to go to (The Times, Dec 31), is the very unwelcoming, unloving, anti-life sentiment that is discouraging our world from being open to the wonderful gift of children and contributing to Canada’s all-time-
low fertility rate 1.5 children per woman (we need 2.1 if we’re going to replace ourselves). Do we really want to join Japan, Italy, China, Spain, Germany and dozens of other countries contending with fertility rates well below replacement levels? Yes, kids are disruptive and dis-
tracting, but you were once one, too, and the only way for any of us to learn how to behave like a grown-up is to be offered opportunities to practice it, not to be relegated to “Chuck E. Cheese” and “Go Bananas”, like she’s suggesting. Pubs are just as good a place as any restaurant for families to
practice good public behaviours. If she knew anything about children and families, she’d understand that children belong near the protective and teaching arms of their parents and should be welcome in all areas of society, not left at home with “a babysitter.” I’d far prefer to live in a child-lov-
ing culture who welcomes even their youngest members at all their parties, restaurants, and special events (ie: South America, Philippines), not a barren one that views children as a necessary inconvenience. Julie Lornie Langley
Handy-Dart ride denials Timms a special place ‘a frightening prophecy’ Editor: The article “Handy-Dart offers couple one way rides” (The Times, Dec. 31) is a frightening prophecy for 2014. According to a study by Eric Doherty, a respected transit consultant, the denials for Handy-Dart trips has gone up sevenfold since 2008 to a staggering 37,690 at the end of 2012. The crisis that Gordon Chappell is having in trying to find his wife rides is one horror story in an avalanche of horror stories. Disabled people and seniors have been put under virtual “house arrest.” TransLink has been forced by provincial government underfunding to attempt to fix a massive problem with inadequate solutions. Sadly every time this crisis is illuminated, Access Transit answers that 7,000 rides will be provided by a taxi pilot. This pilot, which saw a 10,000-hour cut
in Handy-Dart service hours, in no way will stem the tide of suffering caused by denials. Doherty’s report shows that the taxi solution is not cost-effective, as TransLink claims, and the training for taxi drivers is woefully inadequate by Handy-Dart standards. It is disheartening to read of the suffering of so many people denied affordable, safe public transportation. More upsetting though, is that sustainable funding is not being provided by the provincial government. Provincial vaults are open when it comes to multibillion dollar mega-projects. At the same time people like Gordon Chappell and his wife will struggle to get to life-sustaining dialysis. Mark Beeching Langley
Editor: I am a frequenter of the Timms Community Centre. I enjoy utilizing the exercise room. It’s not the most modern, but it has a “feel” that I have always felt comfortable with. For those who may not know about the Timms Centre, it was re-located to its current location a couple of years ago after being located next to the library. It’s now located on Eastleigh Crescent. The centre has a large number of “regulars.” We come from all demographics. I recently wished the always friendly staff, a “Happy New Year” after
completing my workout. We chatted a bit, and the topic of who comes to the centre came up. They related a couple of stories to me that I feel compelled to share. The first was about the special needs person who is at the centre every day. This person loves to play a particular video game. It turns out that one day, the game disappeared. Apparently tossed out in the trash. When another staff member heard about this and thought he knew where the game may have been tossed. He did a dumpster dive, and found the game.
Another story, is kind of an ongoing story. Apparently, people attending the centre leave all kinds of things behind — jackets, boots, wallets, phones. The staff member told me that people have come back to look for their lost items and find them. It’s a great feeling to have — knowing that our community has people like the staff at the Timms Centre and has people who are respectful of others’ property. Happy New Year to the special folks who work at the Timms Centre. And to all of us. David Short Langley
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Annual Walk for Memories runs Jan. 26 in Aldergrove EVENT INCLUDES ENTERTAINMENT AND BARBECUE Who knows what life has in store for us as we round each bend? Joy or sorrow? Triumph or tragedy? Good health or illness? In 1994, Diana Frances and Randy Bysouth barely survived a horrific motorcycle accident n the Okanagan — a physically and emotionally crushing blow from which they took years to recover. But recover they could, and did. There is no such remedy for Randy’s mother, or for the more than 70,000 other Britsh Columbians known to have various forms of dementia. Although great progress continues to be made toward halting this terrible affliction, there is, as yet, no cure. Helen Bysouth has Lewy Body dementia, a disease that impacts between five and 15 per cent of dementia sufferers, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Now 89, she was diagnosed in 2008 but recognized some symptoms of cognitive decline in herself as early as 2005. Her husband of 66 years, Eric Bysouth — a man widely recognized as one of Langley’s most outstanding citizens — died in October, 2012. Helen now lives at Zion Park Manor in Cloverdale, not far from the home of Randy and Diana, who say she receives excellent care there. Another son, Kerry, and his wife, Marilyn, live in Chilliwack, and a daughter, Brenda Bysouth, and her husband John Fryer live n Victoria. The Bysouth clan s large and very connected, but the mantle of caregiving — practical and emotional — falls mostly upon elder son Randy and his wife. Diana was at first floored when her mother-in-law was diagnosed. “I’d only read Jane Eyre” (which deals in a very 19th-century way with dementia), she says. “I had to learn so much.” Alzheimer’s disease is still the most common form of dementia, and one to which people seem to find it easier to respond. But not all people with dementia exhibit the same symptoms. “People would keep coming up to Mom, asking her if she remembered them,” says Randy, his voice carrying a mixture of amusement and annoyance. In Lewy Body dementia, although abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein nside the brain’s nerve cells interrupt cranial messages, life is not a race downhill. Randy and Diana credit a noticeable recent mprovement in Helen’s condition to the de-stressing that followed her husband’s severe llness and death. “She was an extremely capable woman. She used to have 30 people for Christmas dinner,” Randy says. “Whatever else is happening
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ka. Educational services are free and sharing information among caregivers is one source of tremendous support. “It’s so beneficial to learn from others what is happening in people’s lives, what solutions there are,” Randy says. “We are very privileged to have these resources and it’s a shame not more people do [access them],” he adds. Both honorees highly recommend a book by Jolene Brackey, called Creating Moments of Joy, along with a healthy dose of optimism. “If there can be remission with dementia, with help, care and love, we can stall this,” Diana says. If you would like to support our local “group hug” to raise funds for the ASBC and awareness of dementia, please go to walkformemories.com and click on the Langley, Aldergrove and Abbotsford link. Registration is free and you can sign up as an individual or as a team/family and set your own fundraising goals. The Jan. 26 event (it starts at noon, rain or shine) will feature live entertainment for all the family, a barbecue and an official ribbon-cutting by Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. For more information about dementia and the help available, contact Rose Puszka at the Langley Resource Centre, 604533-5277.
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A hopeless wish list for 2014 Here are a few things I’d like to see in B.C. political life in the coming year, but won’t: • An orderly schedule of legislature sittings, one in the spring and one in the fall. I canvassed this topic with Premier Christy Clark in our year-end interview, and got the usual runaround about how it’s always been optional since old Gordon what’s-hisBC name set the schedule of sittings and Tom Fletcher elections more than a decade ago. Spring is for the budget and MLAs sit in the fall if they need to discuss legislation. They need to all right, but what governments want to do is ram it through as fast as they can, so that’s what they do. The last couple of years of this have been a sham worthy of a South American banana republic, with three chambers running simultaneously and opposition members trying to prepare as they run down the hallways. It leads to mistakes in new laws and adds to the public’s cynicism about the whole business, but it gets things done with minimum exposure of the government to criticism. Stephen Harper would approve.
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interested mainly in the gaffes and gotcha moments, is it any surprise that’s what politicians try to provide? The Canada Post announcement that it has to wind up home delivery offers a recent example. Is it really so outrageous for the CEO to suggest that walking to the corner is good exercise? When there’s a 24-hour news cycle to fill, it’s a scandal! How many people know that Canada Post’s unfunded pension liabilities amount to $6.5 billion, as it continues to pay a dwindling workforce to hand out mostly advertising flyers? Should they just keep doing that until they run out of cash? Are taxpayers really expected to maintain another two-tier service that’s only available to selected urban people? • Facts to go with opinions. Whether it’s the government’s fantasy figures on job creation or the opposition’s arithmetic-challenged child poverty claims, serious problems can’t be understood, much less solved, without defining them accurately. Submitting government advertising to scrutiny by the Auditor General to make sure it is accurate and non-partisan would be a good place to start. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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t is hard to believe that the holiday season is behind us and we have welcomed a new year! Our thanks once again to all those who attended the annual Holiday meeting, to JD Farms and Krause Berry Farms for the special dinner, and congratulations once again to the 2013 H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year, Les Clay! During the last few weeks of 2013 the Board met with our elected officials to update them on our advocacy efforts and seek their support and guidance on common issues. We are very fortunate to have a very open and cooperative relationship with them which helps to contribute to our shared successes. We would like to thank our MP Mark Warawa, MLAs Mary Polak and Rich Coleman, and to all members of City and Township Councils for your willingness to meet with the Chamber, to discuss issues, to hear the business community’s concerns and provide valuable advice on how we can effectively work together to invoke change. Members can view the advocacy topics at all levels of government on the Chamber Website under the heading “Newsroom.” This month we are introducing a new opportunity for members to advertise in the monthly dinner meeting program to promote your business. If you wish to share news of your business or services, members may now purchase a half page
ad spot in the Dinner Meeting Program that will run for three consecutive issues at $50 per issue. Please contact Chantelle at the Chamber Office for details. This is a great affordable opportunity to get your message out to the members and guests at the dinner. We are also commencing a program to step up our presence on Facebook and other social media. We hope that you join the conversations with us! On the political scene, 2014 will include a referendum on transportation funding and the municipal elections. Our Board of Directors will focus on providing information and access to candidates for City and Township Councils, while focusing on increased voter turnout at the polls. Leading up to the referendum, we will focus on opportunities to provide input into the questions and help provide information to our members regarding the proposed options once they are determined. The Board feels it will be critical that voters fully understand the question and options they will be asked to vote on. As we commence planning on our annual programs, we encourage you to let us know if you wish to partner with us to host our Golf Tournament, Celebration of Excellence, Showcase and special speaker programs similar to the Stephen M.R. Covey Workshop. We look forward to working with you to promote your business and host these high profile networking, educational and award programs for the Langley business community. Kristine Simpson, President
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES Provides up to six hours of Legal, Accounting and Specialized Human Resource services combined per calendar year. (Time used after six hours is contracted directly with the professional and is the sole responsibility of the individual or organization.) When faced with a legal dilemma, this service provides practical and current interpretations of company, partnership, taxation and insolvency law, plus all relevant aspects of common and civil law. Receive answers to questions concerning shareholders, directors, employees, creditors and other stakeholders including consumers, the community and the environment. When the numbers don’t add up, advice from a professional enables owners and managers to strengthen management and control functions through expert counsel. Obtain answers and recommendations to solve business accounting challenges, make informed compliance decisions and better company finances.
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THE VOICE OF BUSINESS Crisis communication – Expert advice for how to weather the storm By Jeremy P. Whittingstall – Envision Financial Communications Specialist >It’s not good; it’s all over the internet; and it’s about your small business; what do you do? In today’s digitally connected world what many small businesses used to consider minor customer complaints can quickly become public relations nightmares – with your livelihood at the center of the storm. It’s at this moment that small business owners need to take a deep breath, harness their inner public relations professional, and turn what could be a PR nightmare into an opportunity for exceptional customer service.
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› ACKNOWLEDGE THE INCIDENT Thankfully not all crises are of our own making, but when a serious situation does arise you can’t keep quiet about it. The reality is that silence is equivalent to admission of guilt. Even if the claims are bogus, or investigation results have yet to come back, you need to acknowledge what has happened both with your customers and the public. Failing to acknowledge a crisis allows other parties to begin discussing why you won’t talk about it, and what they think “reallyâ€? happened.
› SHOW CUSTOMERS THAT YOU CARE People don’t care what you know; they want to know that you care. Every crisis affects stakeholders outside of your company and they will want to know first and foremost that you care. We’ve all watched press conferences where the spokesperson didn’t show empathy, offer words of concern or apology. Did you feel that they cared? When there is no compassion, people immediately discount anything further you have to say. Your customers must know that you care.
› RESTORE YOUR CUSTOMERS’ CONFIDENCE A crisis puts your company under the spotlight. Use this increased attention as an opportunity to restore, and even enhance, your customers’ confidence through transparency and relationship building. In today’s connected world transparency is non-negotiable. Your customers will want to know exactly what you’ve done to remedy the issue. Sharing the actions you’ve taken shows customers you can be trusted and that they can be confident the issue won’t happen again. And remember, if you say that you will do something but don’t follow through, it’s highly likely that it will be found out and discussed online. Finally, don’t engage your customers and then leave them hanging. Continue providing context about the incident, acknowledging concerns, strengthening existing relationships and rebuilding trust. This is proverbial money in the bank.
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WHO’S WHO at the Chamber EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT ~ Kristine Simpson, KPMG 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT ~ Brian Dougherty, Horizon Landscape Contractors 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT ~ Eric Woodward, Statewood Properties Ltd. SECRETARY-TREASURER ~ Eric Wilson, BDO Canada LLP PAST PRESIDENT ~ Angie Quaale, Well Seasoned - a gourmet food store
COMMUNITY DIRECTORS LANGLEY CITY ~ Scott T. Johnston, Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP SOUTH LANGLEY ~ Sharon Newbery, Rheanew Business Solutions Inc. NORTH LANGLEY ~ Rick Barnett, Valley First Aid Ltd. ALDERGROVE ~ Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service Ltd.
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Join the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce as we welcome guest speakers: Trent Caroll ~ Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Vancouver Canucks. Eric Reynolds ~ Director of Charity Wings and Owner of Wordcraft Corporate Storytelling Co. Liz Harris ~ Executive Director- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Owner- Liz Harris Consulting and Event Planning.
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Indoor garage sale Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Unit 1, 4426 232 St. All proceeds go to Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation’s support group program. Furniture, assorted aircraft books, posters and more. No reasonable offer refused.
Walk for memories fundraiser for Alzheimer society of BC. Begins at noon, Jan. 26 rain or shine at Aldergrove Athletic Park (Rotary Fieldhouse). Phone: 604-856-7898 or 604-418-9507.
AC Pionairs Club of Langley has its next meeting Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Retirement Centre, 6676 203 St. Your hosts: Jim and Nina Douglas. Vintage Riders Equestrian Club meets 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at St. Andrews United Church Hall at 9025 Glover Rd. A non-competitive club for adults. Variety of guest speakers talk on horse related topics, and club activities are planned. Upcoming events include a horse first aid course, a jump pole obstacle clinic, mountain trail training, and balance and position on your horse. Langley newcomers and friends Non-profit community-minded group is open to women of all ages. Meets at W.C.Blair Recreation Centre the first Tuesday of each month. For more info, call Dawn at 1-250-878-4617 or Kathleen at 604-530-8665 or email: langleynewcomers@hotmail.com.
Property Tax Assessment Workshop Tax assessment process and appeal procedures will be explained. Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Langley Senior Resource and Recreation Centre, 20605-51B Ave. Free and open to the public. Please pre-register at 604-530-3020. Drop-ins welcome. Opus One Women’s Choir starts their spring season on Jan. 8. No experience is necessary, only a love of singing. The group performs all kinds of music and accepts new members throughout the year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the choir room at R.E. Mountain Secondary, 7755 202A St. More infor at: opusonewomenschoir@gmail.com.
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Langley Meals on Wheels Service Society Food & Friends in the Willowbrook/ Willoughby area takes place twice a month at the Renaissance Retirement Residences at 6676 203 St. The cost is $3. Register by calling 604-539-0571. Langley Meals on Wheels Service Society is always seeking volunteers. This is a great opportunity for retirees or moms who are looking to volunteer in their community. It’s a four-hour commitment, twice a month. Those interested please call: 604-533-1679 or email info@langleymealsonwheels.com. Langley Lions Bingo every Tuesday night at the Evergreen Lodge in the hall at 5464 203 St. Doors open at 4 p.m., Bonanza pre-call at 5:30 p.m., cards sold at 6 p.m., start time 7 p.m. Scottish Country Dancing every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Langley Hall, 9167 Glover Rd. Dance to lively Celtic music. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. First session free. Phone 604530-0500. Langley Writers’ Guild meets on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Langley City Library, from 10 a.m. to noon. Readings, critiquing, workshops. All genres. For more info: call Doris at 604-534-3384. Langley Quilters Guild meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42 Ave. Day meeting noon to 3 p.m.; evening 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Nancy Walker at 604-534-1013 or www.langleyquiltersguild.com for more information.
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According to Lloyd, the store’s success comes down to having “good, old-fashioned customer service and passion for the products they sell. “Competition has come in, but there are a lot of people who appreciate the intimate service here,” he said matter-of-factly. “We’ve been here for 13 solid years now and met so many wonderful customers – many of them by their first names... we’re also very social and friendly here and we know our products really well.” From singles, seniors and urban families to farmers and fitness buffs, Baker enjoys having a wide diversity of clientele walk through the door. “It’s such a great place to have a business because we get a real wide range of different people – everyone is very friendly here!” For seniors, the store offers a 15 per cent discount off all regular prices on the first two Wednesdays of the month (no further 0discount on sale or grocery items). Free shipping on phone or email orders over $80. Whether you’re wanting to start 2014 on a healthy note, have any questions or concerns regarding your health or would like to book a Live Blood Analysis, you are invited to pop into the store, call 604-539-0500 or email wellbeings1@shaw.ca.
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Great things to see and hear STABLE OF UP-AND-COMING LOCAL ARTISTS OFFER ‘JUST GREAT SIGHTS ’N SOUNDS’ ALYS S A O ’ DE L L Ti me s Re po r t e r
When Sandy Dunkley returned to Langley from Nashville following the tragic death of her son, the long-time songwriter and entertainment guru told her husband she was done with the music business. “My heart was not to do this again,” she said, explaining that the years of travelling, long nights and constant meetings had sometimes taken away from her time at home. “But the Lord had other plans.”
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With a voice much bigger than her 15-year-old frame lets on, Kaiya Horvat fills a small café in Walnut Grove with the sounds of Christmas — carols and festive classics — in three-part harmony courtesy of brother, Cole, and father, Ron. The Horvat Family Band has been playing together virtually since birth, but only recently have started to see their success grow, locally. “The main thing I wanted these children to have was the experience of being on stage a lot,” said Ron, who is part of a local pub band himself. He wants them to be ready to go solo — musically or otherwise — with the confidence that comes with getting over stage nerves and learning that the show must go on. Less than a year ago the family was playing one or two shows a month, busking, singing at weddings and school performances. Then they met Dunkley. She and her Lang ley talent agency, Just Great Sights ’n’ Sounds, work with local entertainers to raise their profile, while helping local groups find stellar local talent for community events, fundraisers and anything in-between. Now the Horvats play six to eight gigs a month.
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Sandy Dunkley, right, watches Kaiya Horvat sing with dad Ron and brother Cole (not pictured) at a Dec. 21 performance at Walnut Grove’s Wired Monk. The Horvat Family Band is one of Dunkley’s busiests acts, performing at six to eight gigs per month since teaming up with Dunkley’s non-profit agency, Just Great Sights ‘n’ Sounds. When Dunkley calls, the family has the gear packed and ready to go, knowing that the next show could be anywhere from a month to days away. “We brace ourselves,” quipped 13-year-old Cole, making Kaiya and Ron laugh. If there’s opportunity out there, Dunkley wants to give them a shot at exposure, and the Horvats are always ready to jump at the chance. Since meeting Dunkley, through Kaiya’s involvement with the local amateur Shakespeare company, Bard in the Valley, they’ve played bigger and bigger events, from the Christmas tea fundraiser hosted by the wives of
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she and her husband moved to Nashville in 2000. There, Dunkley worked as a downtown business manager for a local tour company, drawing off her own experience as a songwriter, entertainer and driving force behind the Nashville Songwriter’s Association and B.C. Songwriter’s Showcase Association. The couple returned to the house in 2011, after Ron was struck by a train in Seattle in November 2010. He succumbed to his injuries two months later in Harborview Medical Center. The couple gave away almost all their possessions in Nashville, as they rushed to Seattle to be by his side, and the home
I enjoy trying to make things happen for people. It’s probably my greatest joy. SANDY DUNKLEY
Langley Township and City mayors, to Fort Langley’s landmark fall Cranberry Festival last October.
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Dunkley started Just Great Sights ’n Sounds last spring in a tiny office inside the house she used to call home. She sold the house to her son, Langley firefighter Ron Dunkley, when
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has remained largely untouched ever since, with Ron’s sports memorabilia filling nearly every wall and his white pickup — the last place Sandy was together with her son before his death — still parked in the driveway. “By being in this house, with all of Ronnie’s things around, it just always makes me feel like he’s still around us,” she said, explaining that her faith has kept her grounded throughout the last few difficult years. But all those memories can be overwhelming as well, and Dunkley knew she had to stay occupied. “I have to be busy, I cannot just sit around and think about Ronnie. And that’s all I ever did, I’d go
over to the cemetery a 100 times a day.” Then came Just Great Sights ’n’ Sounds, which Dunkley started after volunteering on several Langley City committees and seeing the potential of the area’s young performers which wasn’t being showcased. “I’m sitting there and I’m thinking, ‘Man, these people are good. They have to be seen.’” “Where that was going to happen, I had no idea,” said Dunkley. “I just knew I had to do it.” Through her community involvement and a desire to make things happen, events and acts started falling into place. Dunkley now has a threepage roster of local acts to call on, some of which are now headed for recording contracts, with more requests for her services from event organizers coming every day. The one thing she won’t do is give herself a payday. For Dunkley, being paid “ruins” the experience, one that for her is all about giving back to the community and giving young talented people a chance – something she said defined Ron at his core. She hopes to keep this spirit alive through her talent agency work and through the Ron Dunkley Memorial Society which, among other projects, runs a yearly blood drive in his memory. “My reward is seeing people who I believe in have a chance to move forward and become what they dream of being rather than just sit and hope that something might come their way,” Dunkley said. “I enjoy trying to make things happen for people. It is probably my greatest joy.” Just Great Sights ’n’ Sounds can be found online at justgreatsightsnsounds.com.
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Crossing boundaries TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY ART STUD EN TS E XH IBIT WORK SOUTH OF THE BORDER K RI S TY L C L A R K Tim e s Co nt r i b u t o r
A group of students from Trinity Western University’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture are displaying their artwork on international ground in a one-of-a-kind exhibit this month. The 14 women — all members of the upper-level art and design class at SAMC — have pieces on display at the Jansen Arts Center in Lynden, Wash., keeping in theme with the new In Fieri: In Becoming exhibit. From Emily Garrison’s metaphorical abstract painting of her fellow tree planters to Olivia deFleuriot de la Coliniere’s investigative portrait built of layers of oil paint and Brooke Higginbotham’s contemporary portraiture, each artist invites viewers to engage with a dialogue on time and identify. “What shall we do with this moment we are in?� the artists ask in their statement. Each of the works on display is an exploration of this question, reflecting on processes of transition and metamorphosis. The students are excited to have this international opportunity for their second group show of the year, a new partnership for an arts facility that is still relatively new in the Lynden community. While some of the group members have displayed their work in the past, this will be Higginbotham’s chance to get her proverbial toes wet and have her work viewed by thousands of visitors. “It’s my first actual gallery space and our first time doing an exhibition as a senior class . . . we couldn’t be more excited about the venue,� said the fourth-year art and design major from Langley, whose art on display includes abstract paintings titled: Crystalline, Rio, Soap Stone and Molly. “It’s so cool to say your have and exhibit internationally, even though it’s just right next door.� While Higginbotham was never a big fan of abstract art, she stumbled upon it by taking an abstract course in school, which ultimately changed her mind and her preferred technique. “I really hated the idea for a long time . . . I always thought you couldn’t make anything tangible from it.� The 22-year-old artist proved her theory to be incorrect. Through the field of abstraction, Higginbotham now strives to trigger memory as “various strips of colours and their connotations, collide into each other.� She describes the complex process of being both “time consuming and a bit of a waiting game.� “In order to achieve sharp lines of colour, I mask out the edges of the surrounding strips of colour,� said Higginbotham, who notes that in order to achieve this, she waits for every subsequent line of paint to fully dry. “This amounts to a lot of masking tape (a couple rolls per painting, at least) and a lot of waiting. The hours put into it depend
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Trinity Western University art student Brooke Higganbotham is among 14 women — all members of the upper-level art and design class at the university’s School of Arts, Media + Culture — who will exhibit their work this month in a gallery in Lynden, Wash. The cross-border collaboration opens with an artists’ reception on Saturday, Jan. 11 and continues until Jan. 31. Visit jansenartcenter.org for more information.
wholly on the size but a minimum of 10-15 hours is spent on each painting.� Paintings that depend on colour relationships are a constant surprise, she adds. “When various strips of colour collide into one another, the dynamic shifts. Although it’s slow, B R OO K E it’s an H I G G A NBO TH A M exciting progression, especially for those who get jazzed about the creative process.� When Higginbotham was given the opportunity to check out the centre across the border around a month and a half ago, it was love at first tour. “I wanted to see what the exhibition space looked like and found I had a real connection,� she said of the 1920s-era building that was once home to the Lynden City Hall and fire hall. The transformed space is now a place for artists to create, teach, share and engage the community
in appreciation of the arts. “It’s a really funky building ... one part is an old jail cell and there’s a fire hall that has been turned into a cafĂŠ.â€? Courtney Jensen, Arts Director for the Jansen Art Center, said she’s thrilled to have this op-
portunity to feature such promising student artists from TWU. “Our facility is an exciting new space here in Lynden, and people are just amazed when they walk in. With the current exhibition from SAMC, we have an impressive complement to our other
arts programming.� In Fieri: In Becoming is on display until Jan. 31. The public is also invited to attend an artists reception on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.jansenartcenter.org
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Langley Eagles’ Matt Hall is denied on this breakaway attempt by Coquitlam goaltender Bryton Pshebnisky during the Coquitlam Midget Rep Hockey tournament on Sunday. Coquitlam won the semifinal game 5-3. D A N E B E NOL B lack Pre s s
Stealth grounded in season opener G ARY AH U J A Tim e s Spo r t s
The Vancouver Stealth overcame some early adversity to lead at the half, but ultimately came up short in their season opener for the 2014 National Lacrosse League campaign. The Stealth lost 13-12 to the host Colorado Mammoth at Denver’s Pepsi Center on Saturday (Jan. 4) night. Vancouver captain Kyle Sorenson was ejected in the first quarter due to a match penalty and while the Stealth killed off the ensuing five-minute power-play, playing one defender short for the duration of the game finally caught up to them. “I think it showed late in the third and early in the fourth quarter when we tired a bit,” said coach Chris Hall. “We turned the ball over at centre a couple of times and they got a couple of runs on us.” “There’s a lot of one-goal games in this league and the team that weathers the momentum storms and doesn’t make those fundamental mistakes usually end up
on top,” Hall said. “In the final minutes we made a number of those fundamental errors that ended up costing us.” The Stealth overcame surrendering the game’s first two goals to lead 6-4 at the half and were up 8-5 early in the third quarter. But the Mammoth closed the period on a 5-1 run to lead 10-9 heading into the final quarter. Each team scored three times in the fourth, but Mammoth goaltender Dillon Ward came up with a pair of huge saves in the final minute off both Lewis Ratcliff and Ryhs Duch to preserve the victory. “I think in the last five minutes we turned the ball over at centre when we were being pressured,” Hall said. “We didn’t clear the ball well and those are the mistakes that cost you games in this league.” Hall was also impressed by the play of rookies Tyler Digby and Cody Bremner — who both scored in their debuts — as well as newcomer Alex Gajic.
We are excited about playing in our new home on our turf and we want to put on a great performance. CHRIS HALL
Gajic led all players with one goal and eight points while Digby had three goals and three assists and was a force who helped create room for Duch, who finished with four goals and two assists. “Offensively, I was really pleased with the performance of those three players,” he said. “We brought them to create more offence for us and they delivered.” The coach was also pleased with his defence, which limited the Mammoth to four goals in the first half. Another factor in the outcome was the fact this was Colorado’s
second game of the season — they improved to 1-1 — while it was the Stealth’s first game of the campaign. “At times, they might have been a little game-sharper than we were with the one game under their belts already,” Hall said. “But having said that, I think we were decently sharp for the first game of the season. “I think that is going to improve with our home opener.” The home opener goes this Saturday (Jan. 11) at the Langley Events Centre against the Minnesota Swarm. Hall anticipates his players will be anxious to put on a good show for their new home crowd. This is the team’s first season in Langley after relocating from Everett, Wash. “We expect to put on a good performance every time we step on the floor and our home opener is no different,” Hall said. “Obviously there will be a little added excitement to step onto the floor of our new home and
that is going to be exciting. “We are excited about playing in our new home on our turf and we want to put on a great performance.” ••••• As part of the celebrations to mark the Stealth’s first game in Langley, there will be a pre-game festival at the LEC fieldhouse, which begins at 4 p.m. The game starts at 7 p.m. A ticket to the game gets fans into the pre-game festivities as well. The event will feature, food, games, live music with the team’s play-by-play broadcaster Jake Elliott conducting a hot-stove panel interview. Fans can also meet the team’s mascot, Bomber, as well as members of the Bombshells dance team. As of Monday afternoon, there were only about 200 tickets remaining on the Ticketmaster website for the team’s home opener. The LEC arena bowl — including suites — holds 5,276. The Stealth averaged just under 4,200 fans per game in 2013.
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Hockeyville contest opens
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In most Canadian communities, local hockey rinks are the beating heart of the culture. More than just ice surfaces, according to a new survey commissioned by Kraft Canada, 93 per cent of B.C. hockey parents agree the local rink is the social hub of their community, yet 71 per cent also report that these arenas are in need of repairs and upgrades. And this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest will see $1 million in prizes presented to 16 Canadian communities. The grand prize will be $100,000 in arena upgrades as well as an opportunity to host a NHL pre-season game; one prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades; two prizes of $50,000 each in arena upgrades; and 12 $25,000 prizes in arena upgrades. Communities across the country can submit nominations until Feb. 9. Visit www.KraftHockeyville.ca for more information on the rules and regulations.
Langley Lightnings’ Taryn Jenkins skates the puck into the zone against the Richmond Ravens in the peewee gold medal game on Dec. 30 at the Langley Sportplex as part of the Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association Angels on Ice tournament. The Lightning took silver after falling 6-0 to the Ravens in the championship final.
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THIRD STRAIGHT TOURNAMENT TITLE FOR LANGLEY The Langley Atom A4 Eagles continue their remarkable run, winning their third consecutive hockey tournament. The most recent victory was at the Abbotsford Atom Rep Tournament, which ran Dec. 27 to Dec. 29.
And the Eagles faced some adversity in making it happen. The team had a slow start to the tournament, getting shutout 5-0 in the opening game to the host Abbotsford A3 Hawks. But that was the team’s lone blemish at the
Five playing for FV all-star team A handful of Langley United soccer players will represent the Fraser Valley this weekend in an all-star game. Goaltender Colton Keam, midfielder Tyson Keam, striker Colin Jones and defenders Brayden Volkenant and Brent Wantke are playing for the Fraser Valley Soccer League all-stars in a matchup against the Vancouver Island all-stars. The Fraser Valley team will also be coached by Rob Keam. The game will be played on Saturday (Jan. 11) in Victoria. The Langley United club sits second in the Premier Division of the Fraser Valley Soccer League with a record of 8-1-2, one point back of top spot. The club — the defending Fraser Valley Premier League champions — also won the Pacific Cup back in November. The Cup is a competition between teams from the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island and Langley doubled the Saanich Fusion 4-2 in the finals.
tournament and after finishing second in their pool, the turned the tables on the Hawks in the championship final, delivering a 4-0 victory over the same Abbotsford squad to be crowned tier 3 champs. And to make the finals, Langley needed to rally in the semifinals as they trailed the Portland Junior A
Hawks 4-1. But the Eagles scored six of the final seven goals to win 7-5. “The kids battled hard against Portland, and showed great determination to fight back from a three-goal deficit,� said coach Gary Bowsher. “They never gave up and played as a strong cohesive team that has trust in each oth-
er. “The boys carried their momentum into the finals to take home gold (and) winning three tournaments in a row is definitely an impressive record.� In the team’s other three round robin games, they topped Portland 6-5, beat Aldergrove A1 7-2 and the Cowichan Capitals 6-1.
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After an unbelievable run stretching back to October where they earned at least a single point in every game, the Aldergrove Kodiaks finally tasted defeat with a 2-1 loss to the Richmond Sockeyes. The defeat happened last week (Jan. 2) at the Richmond Arena and it was the first time since Oct. 12 the
Kodiaks failed to register at least a point, a span of 21 games (18-0-1-2). The junior B hockey teams were tied at one midway through the third period — with Richmond’s Trevor Lima and Aldergrove’s Kodi Schwarz trading goals — but Liam Lawson potted the winner with just over eight minutes to play.
Jordan Liem made 33 saves in the defeat. Liem was also in goal the night before as he made 22 saves on 23 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Ridge Meadows Flames at the Aldergrove Arena. Stephen Ryan potted a pair — he leads the league with 30 goals and 60 points in 32 games — while Elvis Jansons had the other to
lead the Aldergrove attack. With the split of their first two games of January, the Kodiaks continue to lead the Pacific Junior Hockey League with a record of 24-5-1-2 and 51 points. The team’s next game is tomorrow (Wednesday) when they host the Mission City Outlaws at the Aldergrove Arena.
A dozen games remain and Aldergrove has a nine point lead in the Harold Brittain Conference over Abbotsford. The race for top spot in the league is closer with Aldergrove leading North Vancouver by three points, with three games in hand. Richmond is four back but the Sockeyes do hold two games in hand.
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Rosa Amyot passed away after succumbing to her weakened state of body and mind. Life passes us by and life lives on. She will be missed by her son Gary Amyot (Janet), her grandchildren Chris and Jennifer Amyot, as well as her great grandchildren Jasmyne and Kassaday. She had a special effect on all those that came to know her however long or short. Memorial service to be held at Forest Lawn and Ocean View Cemeteries and Funeral Homes, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby, on Friday, January 10th at 11:00 am.
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CORNISH, Marjorie Marie It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother on December 26, 2013 at the age of 90 years. She passed peacefully in the presence of her family. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband Gilbert in 2011. She is survived by her children Gil (Roberta), Ellen (John Timm) and Dawn (Cameron Imlach); grandchildren Lee Pelletier (Tamra), Kimberly Cornish (James), Tamara Imlach and Elaine Cornish; great grandchildren Connor, Kennedy, Madison and Cameron. The family would like to thank the staff at Langley Gardens Care Floor for the love and compassion they showed to Mom over the past 5 years. We would also like to thank Dr. Mark Miller. A celebration of Marjorie’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday January 11th at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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William Robert (Bill) Bettles passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on December 26, 2013 with his family by his side. Bill was born in Burnaby on November 11, 1950, the youngest of five children, to Percy and Rose Bettles. Bill married Barbara Anne Foster on August 28, 1971, and had three daughters whom he adored and spent much time with. Like his father and grandfather, Bill entered the plumbing trade, where he built a very successful mechanical contracting company over a 40-year career, responsible for the plumbing of many large commercial and public buildings in the Lower Mainland. During this time Bill also began a plumbing retail store with his brother John, and owned a sport fishing lodge in Little Fort, BC. As well as being a skilled businessman, Bill was an active community-giver. A Township of Langley Parks and Recreation Commissioner for three years, he was instrumental in raising funds to develop a lighted park for the Aldergrove Men’s Fastpitch League. From 1985 - 1990, he was president of the Aldergrove Ringette Association and in 1988 he started the Lower Mainland Ringette League where he was its first President. Bill was also a ringette team manager for many years, including Team BC’s Canada Winter Games team and he was a girls’ softball coach and administrator with the Langley Girls Fastpitch Association for many years. A historic moment occurred in 1995 when Bill started the Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association, which enabled female athletes to play hockey on female-only teams in the Fraser Valley. In 2009, Bill started and was General Manager for a National Ringette League team, the Fraser Valley Avalanche, offering unprecedented complete funding for 18 female athletes competing at an elite level of ringette in the province. Bill also endowed the Fraser Valley Ringette Associations’ Michelle Van Dale Memorial annual scholarship award. In 2011, Bill was the recipient of a Community Sport Builder award from Pacific Sport Fraser Valley, which recognized his achievements as a builder in community sport. Bill will be remembered by his wife Barbara, daughters Dyan Kinar (Mike), Shannon Reimer (Chad) and Michelle Peters (Denton). Grandchildren Emma, Grayson, and stepgrandchildren Evan and Jesse. Memories of ‘Billy’ or ‘Beaver’ will be fondly recalled by sisters Dorine Neilson (Phil), Sylvia Anderson (Del), Joan Keam, and brother John Bettles (Karen). Bill is predeceased by his mother Rose Bettles in 2004, father Percy Bettles in 1983 and brother-in-law Bob Keam in 2011. Funeral service will be held at Valley View Funeral Home and Cemetery at 14644 72nd Avenue Surrey BC on Tuesday January 7th, 2014, 2pm. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the BC Transplant Society or Vancouver General Hospital.
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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.
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Sales Specialist Digital Products Black Press has an immediate opening for a digital sales specialist to monetize several highly successful online advertising platforms including LocalWork.ca. Main Duties: t Contact prospective customers as directed by the Manager for a range of Black Press Digital advertising opportunities. Primary contact will be via telephone & e-mail. t Maintain contact and call volumes through a CRM system. t Creativity is an asset. Qualifications: t The successful candidate will possess exceptional telephone marketing skills and will enjoy working in fast paced environment and have at least 2 years of direct selling experience. t This is a full time position based in Langley, BC. Black Press Offers Competitive Compensation, Benefits & Opportunities For Career Development. t Apply with resume to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager: koconnor@bpdigital.ca blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
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SEMCHUK, MARY ANN Mary Ann passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2013 in Langley, B.C. at the age of 98. Predeceased by her husband Walter and son Donnie. Loving and missing her are daughters Sylvia (Dave) , Emily (Stan) , Lou (Stan) and son Richard, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Thank you to all the staff at the Langley Lodge where she resided and was loved by all. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 3rd , 2014 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna. Interment will follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Mary Semchuk. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. B.C. 250-762-2299
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Denwill, a progressive and growing company transporting bulk liquid petroleum products based in Burnaby, requires Class One Drivers. We offer:
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James Western Star Truck & Trailer Ltd. in Williams Lake has an immediate opening for an experienced parts person. Full Time, competitive wages, benefits & signing bonus. Fax resume to: 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com
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Seabird Island Band Employment Opportunity Position Title: Director of Corporate Affairs Competition Number: JP-2013-018 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Corporate Affairs shall provide leadership and management expertise, in accordance with Band policies. Specifically the Director of Corporate Affairs shall be responsible for the efficient, effective and productive operation of the Corporate Affairs Department. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates departments responsible for corporate governance and regulatory compliance, Lands, Rights & Title, Policy & Laws, records management, communications, security services, admissions and other administrative services. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to supervise a variety of programs some of which they may have no direct experience in. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field accompanied by 7-10 years of progressive experience in a related field. Experience in a First Nation or municipal setting Experience supervising staff in a multi-level environment Proven project management skills Position Title: Director of Public Works, Housing and Capital Competition Number: JP-2013-017 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Public Works, Housing, and Capital will provide leadership and management expertise, in accordance with Band policies. Specifically the Director will be responsible for the efficient, effective and productive operation of the Public Works, Housing and Capital Departments. Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor degree in a related field, Masters or post graduate education preferred. • Experience in a First Nation or municipal setting • 7 to 10 years progressive experience • Proven project management skills • Ability to read blueprints, understand the BC Building Code and write specifications • Experience working with legal contracts and tender documents • Experience with Property Management For more information and to apply for these positions please visit www.seabirdisland.ca/page/careers-at-seabird 12/13W_S25
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Langley 2014 BC Seniors Games
An enthusiastic Operations Manager, adept at leading, organizing and managing an event involving up to 4,000 participants and 1,500 volunteers, is required for the Langley 2014 BC Seniors Games to be held September 9 to 13, 2014. The Operations Manager, reporting to the President and Administration Director, will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a functioning Games office to provide support to the Board of Directors and their 90 Chairs, and have the confidence and ability to develop the Langley 2014 BC Seniors Games into to a community event to remember. Duties will include hiring and supervising Games staff, assisting volunteers in meeting critical deadlines, assisting/monitoring the functioning of various systems and processes, coordinating the dismantling procedure of all Games property, and attending meetings. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills, strong computer and social media skills, and past experience in event or BC Games planning. Please email your resume and covering letter to the Administration Director: gordzacher@bcsg2014.com COMPETITION CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2014
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$13.80/Hour EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80! We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.
We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress. EV Logistics also offers flexible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successful applicants will have a safety-first attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend coverage, have reliable transportation and proficient English communication skills. If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you! Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com
• Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
3 Food Counter Attendants req’d. Sal: $10.50/hr. F/T, Pmt. On job training can be provided Duties: Take customers orders. Prepare, heat and finish simple food items. Serve customers at counters. Peel, slice and trim foodstuffs. Portion and wrap foods. Package take-out food. Language: English. Contact: Parmeet from Panago Pizza in Langley, BC. Fax: 604.534.8756 or email: panago52@yahoo.ca
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As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments. The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting. Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role. If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca Competition closes: Jan 17th, 2014 We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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ADMIN support, including data entry, inside sales, shipping and customer service required for local Langley Business, knowledge of Quick books an asset, as well as some accounting knowledge preferred but not required. Please send resume to sandy@bcscale. Salary depending on experience. Call Sandy for more information 778898-6340
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
P/T Accounts Receivable position in Langley. Familiarity with QuickBooks and/or AR experience an asset. Email resume to sheila.fasttrackdecor@gmail.com or fax to 604-572-6580.
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• Steel Fabricator (afternoon) • Saw Operator • Estimator • Drafter & more. Global ORIGINAL Waterpark & Attractions Company is HIRING! www.WhiteWaterWest.com/ careers.html
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Carpenter Helper/ Framer Wanted Must have own vehicle, tool pouch, hand tools
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We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position.
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Duties to include sales support, administration and reception. Candidate must have a high energy level, be good at multi tasking and have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. See: www.natsnursery.com/ About Us for a detailed job description This position would suit an individual with a passion for horticulture. We offer a competitive salary package including extended health care. Position to start January, 2014. Email resume to: opportunity@natsnursery.com
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Department: Sqewqél Development Corporation Responsible to: Board of Directors Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (New Position) Competition: JP-2013-008 Seabird Island Band is a visionary First Nation that has carefully planned and is positioned to strategically grow their business and economic development portfolio. With a proud history and a traditional territory that is rich in natural resources, people, and culture combined with strong leadership, the community and residents look forward to a promising future. Seabird is located in scenic upper Fraser Valley along the Fraser River. Sqewqél Development Corporation (SqDC) has been successful in developing local businesses which include forestry, gas bar convenience store, WiFi services, civil construction and agriculture. Combined, these enterprises generate a gross of more than $4.2 million in annual revenue. The strengthening of existing businesses is ongoing and new business initiatives and opportunities are currently being explored and developed. THE CANDIDATE: SqDC is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will roll-up their sleeves in leading and expanding new business and economic development opportunities. This role will appeal to an experienced leader with a track record for successfully exploring, developing and implementing innovative business initiatives while providing leadership and strategic direction to a multitude of existing business units and companies. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and in a manner which respects the culture and traditions of Seabird Island people, the CEO will implement the SqDC strategic plan, remaining within SqDC mandate while directing operations of SqDC towards the SqDC towards sustained profitability and continuous growth. She/he will thrive on building strong relationships and have a reputation for establishing effective partnerships and joint ventures as well as being a collaborative influence. This includes finding funds from government and private sector (which may include investors and partnerships). The successful candidate will possess the following fundamental requirements: • A Bachelor of Commerce or Masters of Business Administration degree or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in business and economic development or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • A proven track-record of successfully operating a for-profit enterprise, preferably with experience working with surrounding communities, First Nations and/or in the natural resources or retail sectors; • Essential CEO skills, including: leadership, coaching, human resource management, strategic planning, financial, administrative, policy development, risk management, negotiation and marketing; • An ability to prepare and analyze business plans, financial forecasts, feasibility studies, concept papers, etc. for presentation to boards of directors, potential business partners and lending institutions; • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated tact and diplomacy as well as sound judgment and decision making skills; • The ability to formulate and execute major policies, programs and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and an organization’s sustainability and profitability; • Experience working effectively and collaboratively with First Nations communities and organizations and willingness to learn about Seabird’s culture and traditions; and • Ability to travel and relocate to area close to Seabird Island Band, BC. **Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Preference Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Salary Range: Competitive. Based on Qualifications. Apply with cover letter, resume and three references to : SQEWQÉL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Chair, Board of Directors, C/O Human Resources – Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 Email: drewpaddon@seabirdisland.ca Please quote competition JP-2013-008 Phone: 604-796-6814 Fax: 604-796-3729 Deadline: 4 pm Friday January 17, 2014 (will remain open until filled)
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Gary Fisher Advance Mountain bike, suits person 5’2’’ - 5’9’’ Selling for $75 GIANT FCR 2 Sport Road Bike Size L - Suits 5’9 - 6’2’’ Hardly used. $500. North Delta 604-591-9740 Can email Pictures
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Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578
Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-533-6945 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY CITY
HOMES WANTED
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
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NEW Mobile home on it’s own 50x120 lot. $13,000 down, $1303/mo OAC. 604-830-1960
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
604-812-9721
WHITE ROCK by Semiahmoo Mall. Lrg. bright. 2 bdrm. Heat & hot water incl. Grd level, Lrg private patio. Outdoor Pool. Parking. $1150. Avail. now. 604-307-7402
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604. S. SURREY. Warehouse, approx 1800 sf. 220 wiring, 4 -14’ doors $1500/m. Gated. Suitable for storage. Avail. now. Call 604-835-6000
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Murrayville: 2 bdrm, 1 bth, shr’d ldry, 2 pkg spots, N/S, N/P. $850 all incl. Cbl Inc. 604-532-9443 WALNUT Grove. 1 Bdrm ste (new) Sep entry, heat & laundry. Incl utils, TV/internet. $730/mo. Suit Trinity student. Furn/unfurn. 604-839-2856 WALNUT GROVE. Bright & beautiful 1 bdrm ste. Brand new kitchen, gleeming lam. flooring. Spac. bdrm liv/drm. combo. Lots of windows. Own lndry. Nr. everything. Avail asap. $800 + utils. 778-241-0665.
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CLAYTON HTS. 4/bdrm upper with fam room. 3 bthrms. Cl to schools & shopping. $2000/mo. + 2/3 util. Avail Jan 15 Call (778)552-6165 or Raj 604-308-0850. MURRAYVILLE - 3 Bdrms + den. 3 baths. Newly reno’d. Open floor plan. n/s, n/p. $1800/mo + 3/4 utils. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15. (604)813-9741
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LANGLEY, central. Clean 3 bdrm. Recent upgrades. Family friendly. Large fenced yard. Close to shopping, schools & park. Avail now. N/P. $925 + util. 604-791-0211 LANGLEY CITY , priv ent, reno’d 1 bdrm, bright, 800 sf, Carport, storage. Now. $800. (604)807-5848
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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
Criminal record check may be req’d.
Ph: 604-533-4061 LANGLEY DOWNTOWN - FM56
Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 Level apartment $990/mo. 1.5 baths, 5 appli’s, in-ste laundry, balcony, secure parking. N/P, N/S. Utils extra. Walking dist. to Safeway. Avail now. Call for appt to view:
Call 604-530-5646 or 604-230-3903 LANGLEY: *GREENWOOD MANOR* 20630 Eastleigh Cres Reno’d 2 Bdrms. From $850. Hardwood floors. Lots of closet space. By transit, Kwantlen College. Small Pet OK. 778-387-1424, 604-540-2028
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SOUTH SURREY Short Term or Long term
Sold Your House? Downsizing? Renovating? Just bring Your Clothes.
Deluxe 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Large balconies, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).
Fully Furnished & Equipped Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2350/month. Available March 1.
Call 604-881-7111
604.488.9161
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The Village at Thunderbird Centre
thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com
www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca
Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 Maple Manor Apts: 604-534-0108 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
MAYFLOWER CO-OP 2 Bdrm units from $807- $847/mo. First Months Rent Free! 5 Min walk to Surrey Ctrl Skytrain, and all amenities. Well maintained, clean, quiet, sec’d adult only bldg. No Pets. Shared purchase required. Call: 604-583-2122 or email: maycoop@shawbiz.ca
Northland Apartments 19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley 1 & 2 BDRM APTS Newer building, secure entry, 5 appl’s including insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balconies. No pets. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, Superstore & Willowbrook mall.
Park Terrace Apts
Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen
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1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable
CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS Spacious Bachelor, 1, 2, 3 Bdrm Suites. Heat & Hot Water incl. On Site Manager
PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833
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5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
Apartments
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Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
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#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PLUMBING
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LEGAL SERVICES
Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161
604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221
REPAIR & INSTALL
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500/each. Call or text (604)845-3972
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604-530-2313, 604-540-2028 LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. req’d. $710. 604-530-6384.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CARROL COURT 5630 201 A St. Renovated Bachelor & 1 Bdrms. Bright & large. Hardwood floors. By transit & shops. Includes heat & hot water. Small Dog OK. $645_$750/mo. Refs required.
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
604-888-2029
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Please fax your resume to: or email: dscott@driveproducts.com
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052
Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
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LANGLEY 56/198, 860sq/ft luxury reno’d 2bdrm suite, 2baths, insuite w/d, ss appls, elec f/p, lam flr, granite $1200 incl hydro/strata. NS, NP. Avail Feb 1st. Call 778-855-8447.
ELECTRICAL
ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs, etc. Guaranteed work. Ph 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)
APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE large 1 bdrm, all newly reno’d. Deck. N/S, N/P. $690+utils. Seniors discount 604-532-9905 or 1-604-865-1122
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
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2 BDRM Penthouse w/den in Aldergrove, Avail Jan 15. $950/mo. Shrd w/d, d/w, a/c, & large rooftop patio. N/S, N/P. Includes heat & h/w. 604-532-9905 or 604-865-1122
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SUNNY WHITE ROCK Great Location Amid Sea & Shops 1/2 Month FREE Rent 1 Bdrm Suites - Avail Now
Incl heat, h.water, sec u/g pkng & SWIMMING POOL
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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TRUCKS & VANS
ALDERGROVE. Grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den din/rm, w/d, prkg, wifi, $825/mo incl utils. Gas f/p, cvrd patio, alarm system. N/S, N/P. Avail Feb 1. Ref’s req’d. Call 604-996-6383. ALDERGROVE: Newly reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt ste, new carpets. N/P. Jan. 15. $800/mo incl utils/cbl, 604-625-3833 or 778-245-9981 CLOVERDALE. 1 Bdrm. Avail now. Suit quiet single. NS/NP, $675 incl hydro, cable, net. 604-576-5832
2006 Ford Expedition. 5 Seater, rear seats fold down. Full Load, extra heavy tow hitch & elec. Runs & drives great. 166K, $6300. 604-539-0919 AL
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