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Close to a thousand Aldergrove Secondary and Betty Gilbert Middle school students and staff joined forces for the annual Terry Fox School Run/Walk last Thursday afternoon at the high school’s track.
‘Career criminal’ awaits judge’s verdict By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
A provincial judge will decide whether or not Langley resident Derek Allenby is guilty in connection with a violent home invasion that included a 56-year-old woman being hit, tied up and her home ransacked on June 27, 2013. Allenby’s trial ended on Sept. 29 in Surrey Provincial Court.
He is charged with forcible confinement, break and enter, assault and several breach charges in connection to the home invasion. A judge will make a decision on Dec. 10. At the time of his arrest, he was released on $75,000 bail. Police believe the suspects were looking for the grow operation or cash revenue from it. The legal grow op had been har-
vested and removed a week prior to the attack, said police at the time. Langley RCMP along with the Emergency Response Team and Air One descended on the 56-year-old woman’s home in the 24900 block of 72 Avenue after she called 911, saying she had been hit, tied up and her home ransacked. A couple of suspects managed to flee the scene, but Allenby was arrest-
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Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services’ Board of Directors, in partnership with Executive Director Lynne Topham, announce the non-profit agency’s new organizational name, Encompass Support Services Society (ESS). The release of the agency’s new name and brand represents the final phase of a successful, multi-year society merger between two former community agencies – Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services (ANS) and Family and Youth Services Society (FAYSS). “We are proud and excited to share this name and new look with our Langley and Aldergrove communities,” says Jeremy Lyndon, ESS Board President. “The name Encompass was
chosen after a thorough and thoughtful period of reflection and deliberation, through the collaboration of all ESS staff and board members. We believe the name is a meaningful reflection of our agency’s vision – to provide inclusive, accessible programs and services across all socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. In short, to truly encompass and support our community.” ESS has administered community-based services to the Langley communities since 1995, formerly under the direction of both ANS and FAYSS. The community agencies partnered in 2009 to develop a successful funding proposal to address Langley’s growing issue of youth homelessness. While leading this new ini-
tiative, a deep partnership was formed between the agencies, leading to an official merger in 2011. FAYSS temporarily rolled its name, staff, and programs under the umbrella of ANS, until the agency’s new name, ESS, was announced. ESS has since been accredited by world renowned independent health and human services accreditor, CARF International, solidifying a public commitment to providing Langley and Aldergrove with standardized, evaluated, and improved community programs and activities. “At ESS, our goal is to identify and address the dynamic needs of our community,” says Lynne Topham, Executive Director. “Our entire team of dedicated support and leadership staff are so pleased to celebrate our agen-
cy’s new name and continue providing vital support services for our community.” Through partnerships with a diversified group of funders and supporters, ESS provides a wide variety of free, accessible community programs and activities for all ages, with a primary focus on young families and youth. A small selection of lifechanging programs and services include family mediation and reunification, youth homelessness prevention, short term youth housing, sexual abuse counselling, after school care programs, pre-and-postnatal support and training, parent-child drop-in groups, and parenting support groups. For more information about the services, visit: encompass-supports.com.
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Jeremy Lyndon, ESS Board President, unveiled the new name of the former Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services and Family and Youth Services Society.
Man seeks return of stolen truck, medical equipment By WANDA CHOW Aldergrove Star
At age 29, Kyle Sandness thought his shortness of breath must be the onset of asthma. Imagine the shock when he learned his heart is failing and he’ll need a transplant. That was a few months ago. Now to make matters worse, his soupedup pickup truck, his pride and joy, was stolen two weekends ago from the parking lot at Metropolis at Metrotown mall. Inside was medical equipment necessary to keep his temporary artificial heart operating. Sandness, who lives in Surrey, said he was only in the mall for about a half hour or so on Saturday, Sept. 27. When he returned to the parking lot outside Sears along Kingsway, the truck was gone. Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Major John Buis confirmed police are investigating the theft, which happened sometime between 5 and 6 p.m. in “broad daylight.” The pickup truck is described as a dark grey, 2007 Ford F350 with licence plate HL 8891. It’s “significant,” Buis noted, because it’s a Harley Davidson edition, with chrome rims, a black toolbox in the rear, an eight-inch lift kit on
the wheels, red RDF sticker on the room at Surrey Memorial Hospital. rear window, with a hitch and loud “They said I was knocking on the exhaust. Also taken were tools in the door. I passed out. They had to cut rear toolbox. my neck and put a whole bunch of The stolen medical equipment IVs in me, ‘pretty much died,’ they included batteries (four-inches-by- said.” three-inches with a grey cord) and Sandness spent the next 45 days battery chargers for the artificial in hospital, first in Surrey, then at St. heart, and medications. It’s valued at Paul’s in Vancouver. He was eventualabout $70,000, Buis said. ly told his heart was swol“Although he’s had len and had become very the batteries replaced, weak. The artificial heart it’s a significant cost to was put in to help his own the taxpayers of British heart pump until he can Columbia.” get a transplant, expected Of the medical equipto take up to a year, or ment Sandness said in an on the “slight chance” his interview that “there’s no damaged heart can recovchance [the thieves] can er. make any money off it at Before his health chalall. Who’s going to buy lenges, it wasn’t unusual Kyle Sandness’ wallet for Sandness to work six this equipment?” He said the truck was was found dumped in or seven days a week as Aldergrove. all he had left of his life an HVAC (heating, venprior to his diagnosis. tilation and air conditionSandness’ nightmare started in ing) installer, then head to the gym to May when he noticed he was get- work out on his time off. ting short of breath and it was getting That’s how he was able to afford worse and worse. He thought maybe the truck, which he still hasn’t paid he was getting asthma. off, and the $15,000 in engine, lift His doctor gave him some inhal- and other modifications he made to ers, but when things didn’t improve, it, he said. he began seeing a cardiologist. Before “I lost everything when I went in they could reach a diagnosis, he sud- the hospital but I managed to keep denly found himself at the emergency the truck.”
Kyle Sandness is asking for the public’s help in recovering his 2007 Ford F350 truck and the medical equipment that was inside it. He can no longer do the physical Aldergrove. The cash was missing but work of HVAC installations, so he his identification was still inside. He couldn’t pay his rent and had to move drove around the area for two hours back in with his parents. in hopes of spotting his truck to no “I couldn’t even pack my own stuff avail. up. My parents had to go and pack my In the meantime, he’s doing his house, deal with the landlord, I just best to stay positive. couldn’t do anything.” “It’s just so hard because I’ve been Sandness sprinkles his story with through a lot,” Sandness said. “It’s a self-deprecating humour, noting he’s lot of stress and stress on my heart been forced to rent a vehicle, which is not a good thing … I try to keep ended up being a “soccer mom” sta- happy, keep myself occupied to not tion wagon. think about things.” Having a vehicle is crucial at the And while he said he is reluctant moment because he has three to four to ask, anyone who wants to help him doctors appointments a week, and financially can contribute to a Paypal twice a week he’s at St. Paul’s partici- account that can be found under k.s_ pating in their specialized exercise sheetmetal@outlook.com. programs for heart patients. Anyone with information on the He had a glimmer of hope for theft of his truck and the medical his truck when someone found his equipment can call Burnaby RCMP wallet in the middle of the road in at 604-294-7922.
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Having already sustained a violent beating and a bullet wound to the leg, 21-year-old Ryan Saint Ange was incapacitated but still alive when he was shot to death in his 56th Avenue basement suite apartment on a snowy night in January 2012, Crown counsel Carolyn Lawlor told a jury last Tuesday at the start of Robert Adam Van Dusen’s second-degree murder trial. Saint Ange’s home was in West Abbotsford near the Langley Township border and Gloucester Industrial Estates. Van Dusen’s trial began in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack with Justice Laura Gerow telling a fiveman, seven-woman jury that it will be up to them to decide if the evidence and testimony presented in court is sufficient to convict the accused. Some of that evidence, it was soon revealed by Lawlor, will come from Shayne Vauthrin, who already pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a firearm in connection to the slaying and who will testify about what happened the night of Saint Ange’s death. “On Jan. 14, 2012, there was a storm brewing in Abbotsford, both weather-wise and in Mr. Vauthrin,”
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Lawlor told the jury during her hit Saint Ange over the head with opening statement. his .22-calibre pistol, which then Several months before, Vauthrin discharged and sent a bullet flying had moved out of the basement across the room. suite where he lived because of a She said a startled Vauthrin “falling out” with his roommate, then put down the gun, picked up Lawlor said. a nearby hatchet and began to bash The night of the Saint Ange over the killing, Vauthrin had head. Saint Ange was viewed a Facebook sitting on a love seat in page advertising for sale the room and fighting belongings he believed back, but the altercawere rightfully his. The tion abruptly ended page belonged to Saint with another gunshot, Ange, whom he had Lawlor said. considered a friend and She said Vauthrin who now lived in his will testify that Van former room. Dusen shot Saint Ange Lawlor said Vauthrin in the leg. Ryan Saint Ange will testify that he tried After Vauthrin and to recruit friends to go to the home, Van Dusen exchanged words, where they would “steal belongings Lawlor said Van Dusen “steps forand teach the occupants a lesson,” ward, leans over Mr. Saint Ange, but Van Dusen was the only person who was still on the love seat, and willing to accompany Vauthrin. shot him.” Both men carried handguns and She said Van Dusen quickly left another man, who is also expected the room, followed shortly after by to testify, volunteered to drive a van Vauthrin. The entire incident took to the residence, Lawlor said. five minutes. She said when the men arrived Following Lawlor’s statement, a at Saint Ange’s home, the house video of the crime scene was shown looked unoccupied, but when in which Saint Ange is lying face Vauthrin entered the home and down in a pool of blood. There is proceeded down the stairs to his also blood on top of an adjacent old room, he found Saint Ange bed, and on the walls and window inside. sills next to the love seat. The trial is Lawlor said an angry Vauthrin expected to last six weeks.
An organization that has played a vital role in the community for more than half a century is receiving a unique honour from the Township of Langley. Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove Branch 265 has been awarded a special proclamation by Township of Langley Council in recognition of its longstanding service and for all it has contributed to the Township. Council has proclaimed November as Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove Branch 265 Month and the Legion will be officially presented with the proclamation on October 27. This is the first time that the Township has bestowed an honour of this kind. “The Aldergrove branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has been an integral part of our community, representing Canadian soldiers and
civilians since 1963,” Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese said. “It is truly a privilege to be able to recognize the Aldergrove Legion through this special proclamation.” In recognizing the Aldergrove Legion, Council noted that the First World War began one hundred years ago this summer, and many local citizens made the ultimate sacrifice by serving their country. The Aldergrove Legion was created on June 16, 1963 and for more than 51 years it has been helping veterans and those in need in the community, by enhancing local hospitals and seniors homes, providing scholarships and bursaries, and supporting young athletes, Scouts, and Cadets. Through its annual Poppy Campaign and other fundraising events held by volunteers, the Legion has raised money to provide medical equipment and fire
and rescue equipment, and to support youth and community groups, educate students, and offer assistance to veterans and their families. The Legion’s services are all provided in the spirit of remembering those who gave their lives to protect our freedom and our future. “We are thrilled to receive this honour from the Township of Langley,” said Aldergrove Legion president Doug Hadley. “Our organization is run by volunteers who are committed to supporting our veterans and people in need, and we are grateful for this recognition. It is important that people always remember everything that those who have served in the armed forces have given – and continue to give – to our country.” Members of the Aldergrove Legion’s executive committee have been invited to receive the special proclamation in Council’s Chambers on Oct. 27.
Langley’s Canada Day event is in the red By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
The group that took over Langley Canada Day celebrations this year is $35,000 in the red, mostly because the federal government took away a grant they were counting on to balance their books. The admission was made during a Monday afternoon (Sept. 29) appearance before Township council by Shar Dubas and Bal Sabharwal of the Langley International Festival Society, which took over the duties of the Langley Canada Day Celebrations
Society in January of this year. They said a $35,500 Canadian Heritage grant was approved, then withdrawn because the combined Canada Day and multicultural festival was supposed to run three days, not two. “There seems to have been a misunderstanding,” said Dubas, who added the International Festival Society may not be able to continue running Canada Day if funds can’t be found. Because of the unexpected deficit, the organizers are having trouble paying suppliers, Sabharwal
said. “Right now, we are in a hole, and we have bills to pay,” Sabharwal said. “We are in dire need.” Councillors expressed sympathy, but said they aren’t willing to consider a bail-out until they get a more detailed look at the group’s books. “That is a lot of money,” Councillor Michelle Sparrow said. “I urge you to give us more information.” Councillors also suggested the organizers approach the City of Langley.
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A man who died following a disturbance at an Aldergrove home on Wednesday evening was not murdered, as police first suspected. In fact, said IHIT spokesperson, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound, it appears that Clayton Marr, 51, had broken into the house where he was later found unconscious by police officers who were responding to the emergency call on Oct. 1. Marr had entered the residence in the 27500 block of 32 Avenue
when he was confronted by the homeowner and a neighbour, said Pound. The two men attempted to restrain Marr and called police. However, by the time RCMP officers arrived at around 8:30 p.m., Marr had lost consciousness. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. The resident and neighbour were taken into custody by police, but were later released when evidence gathered at the scene failed
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VICTORIA – Every year when B.C.’s municipal politicians get together to preach to the provincial cabinet, there comes a point in the maze of resolutions where things go sideways. Last year it was a misinformed, impossible demand to ban all traces of genetic engineering. Before that they thumbed their mobile phones and denounced wireless power meters. Both votes passed by narrow margins in a halfempty chamber, with many delegates focused on the serious community issues they are elected to address. This year it was a charge led by Burnaby to denounce the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. And this time it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of common sense goes largely to North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring. Here’s part of his address to the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things like roads and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. “Those kinds of things dilute our credibility as an organization. We’re becoming a social policy activist group rather than a group of municipal politicians. “Half of this resolutions book is stuff that’s outside of our purview…. If you want to
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do social policy, get your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Burnaby, New Westminster, Victoria and Vancouver were undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled off a jumbled history of refineries in his region, noting that the sole surviving Chevron plant is bringing in crude by trucks and trains because the 60-year-old pipeline is oversubscribed. He didn’t explain how stopping a pipeline upgrade would keep it open, or improve oil safety. Volkow repeated the protester myth that a new pipeline would introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans Mountain started shipping dilbit in the late 1980s. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and others from along the Interior pipeline route pointed out another flaw. If southern cities want to wander outside their mandate to make this gesture, why target only this pipeline and ignore rail lines and highways that cross the same rivers and streams? Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan boasted that after his first court challenge to the National Energy Board was tossed out, his high-priced eco-lawyer found a constitutional angle. Cha-ching! Meanwhile, professional protesters bike-lock their necks to the fence at
Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal, and a radical Simon Fraser University professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes that Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: As I drive around the Lower Mainland, I find more and more the tendency of a lot of motorists to engage in the practice of tailgating. It seems that no matter what the speed limit, nor the speed at which a large number of vehicles are travelling, someone always needs to cling to a rear bumper, in a dangerous and illegal way. Is it a means of somehow forcing the driver to go faster? Is it a means of forcing the driver to give way, somehow, pulling off the road to make way for the offending driver? To the lady in black Chevy SUV on Tuesday, 4:15 p.m., eastbound on 16th Ave: Did you really believe that tailgating me for miles on end would somehow change your situation? Come on. There were perhaps a hundred cars ahead, all going above the posted 60K speed limit, yet you chose to stick to my rear bumper, in spite of my four attempts to get you to back off. Believe me, when I can’t see your headlights, you’re too close. I finally could take it no more, so I turned off at 240th St., only to see you speed up and perform the same game on the red pickup that was ahead of me. Stressful for all concerned. Is it your sense of entitlement, or are you just a bully? I really would like to know what motivates tailgaters. Wayne Boylan, Aldergrove
Unhappy voter ready Editor: Before the upcoming municipal election, would someone on council have the intestinal fortitude to call for an independent audit of this terrible East Langley Water project? Those of us in the area have been subjected to abhorrent living conditions since this project first entered our lives in April last spring. I sincerely believe the contractors’ ineptitude together with the Township’s very poor planning and overseeing will make this $35 million plus boondoggle one of the worst in the sorry history of Langley Township’s wasting of our taxpayers’ dollars. Viva the “Un-election Langley” campaign! Win Bromley, Langley
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Zosia Ettenberg seeks seat on Langley Township council Aldergrove Star
Zosia Ettenberg has announced she is seeking a seat on Langley Township council. Ettenberg is an untiring advocate for the disabled, and advocates on their behalf in many ways. She is the founder of the Langley Pos-Abilities Society, and has a long history of work and involvement in the health care sector. “I live in Langley. I will listen to the people of Langley. I will research the issues thoroughly, then I will listen to all sides of all issues, and I will vote for what I believe is best for Langley,” she said. “I will not make promises that I cannot keep, and I will work well with staff and the other elected individuals. I realize that eight other individu-
als sit on council, individuals who have opinions, who have a voice, and who have a vote. There is no point in making promises that are out of my control as I cannot ensure that they would happen.” Ettenberg would like to push for a Langley Township Volunteer Bureau. “Langley is a very caring community and a huge number of people volunteer to help others in our community. There are almost 1,000 nonprofit societies in Langley, societies that help the citizens of Langley in so many different ways. Many of them are looking for people to help out. but they have trouble getting volunteers. “Many residents volunteer to help in events such as the recent BC Seniors Games and then, after it
ended, they began looking for some- want to spearhead the development thing else to do. Wouldn’t it be easier of a formula for creating community if there was one location where they plans for Langley. The Brookswood could sign up, be vetted and then decision was averted, but we need matched up with volunteer to have a new plan for jobs in the community?” Brookswood and we will She would also like to need other plans down see the bureau maintain a the road for other comcalendar of events detailmunities. Progress is ing what is happening in coming whether we like it Langley. Part of that would or not.” help groups organizing She said such a forevents to avoid scheduling mula cold be created by them on days where there a committee made up is competition for the of councillors, staff, and Zosia Ettenberg same audience. members of the commuShe has strong opinions on com- nity, facilitated by professionals with munity development. the tools needed to create the plan. “In the hope of preventing a Once a formula is developed, it could disaster like the one we had with the be adopted for use in future planning. Brookswood Community Plan, I She would also like to see mem-
bers of council representing a certain area of the Township, at least on an informal basis, so that residents of that area have someone to contact with a concern. This would streamline communication with council, and would help all the people in the community. “My goal is to explore the feasibility of having area representation on council in some form or other. “My purpose in running for office is to make Langley a better place to live for all. As your councillor, I will bring these issues to light with integrity, vision and most of all. common sense.” Her website is http://www.zosiaettenberg.ca and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ Zosiaforlangleytownshipcouncil
Dave Stark aims for councillor’s seat in Langley Township Aldergrove Star
Dave Stark is seeking election as a councillor on Langley Township council. He has a varied background, working with municipal government, running his own businesses, working with non-profits and with community schools. The common theme has been building relationships and putting “people first,” he said. “The foundation of my belief system and platform is based upon people, relationships, and community. I believe that these are the necessary
bricks that must support how the mayor and council deal with the vast majority of issues that impact all of our unique communities. “Sadly, many of these bricks have crumbled, and the relationship between our politicians and residents has become dysfunctional. Multi-term councillors are feeling more entitled, and closer to developers, while residents are losing trust. This has been demonstrated by the push-back in communities like Brookswood, Willoughby, and Fort Langley, as well as the number of lawsuits brought against the Township
by individuals and groups.” Stark said issues before council require engaging, respecting, and listening to people. He said he will make himself available to citizens seven days a week, if elected. He cited his background in community building and developing relationships between people, organizations, business, and various levels of government. Locally, he founded the first chamber model ever in B.C. for the large non-profit sector here in Langley. Stark comes from a farming and fishing background, and currently runs a small hobby farm in Glen
Valley. He formerly served as food the school district on population security co-ordinator for Langley, increases and schools and building and is currently a director with the the capacity of the parks, recreation Langley Horse and Farm and culture system. Federation. Stark ran for Langley Stark said that, if electTownship council in 2011, ed, he will vote against any and finished 13th in a field motion to take land from of 27 candidates, garnering the Agricultural Land 4,220 votes. Reserve. He also pledges He welcomes phone calls not to take any campaign from people interested in contributions from devellearning more, and can be opers. He also backs crereached at 604-807-0306. ation of a social planning More detail about his platDave Stark agenda for the Township; form is available at www.davgreater discussion with estark.ca.
Mel Kositsky runs for Langley Township council again Aldergrove Star
Former Langley Township councillor Mel Kositsky will be contesting the Nov. 15 election as an independent candidate for councillor. He ran for mayor in 2011, placing second to winning candidate Jack Froese. Kositsky, a member of Township council for 18 years from 1993-2011 and dedicated community volunteer, says this election is a turning point for local governments in B.C., with the clear message from other levels of governments that there are limited resources coming in the future. “Doing more with less is a priority as Langley residents have reached the boiling point when it comes to taxation levels, user fees and tolls.
An updated long-term financial plan plenty of green space with its parks will be required based on today’s eco- and agricultural zones, and has attracnomic conditions and expectations,” tive recreational facilities. Proper said Kositsky. planning that promotes sustainabilThe key issue facing Langley ity and preserves the uniqueness of Township is “managing our various communities is growth” and the related much needed. But we still problems that come with have to accept change. As it such as transportation one of my political menissues and keeping Langley tors once said: you can’t a safe community. He says stop progress, the role of more crime prevention council is to guide it.” initiatives are needed to A long-time Township reduce the increasing costs resident, Kositsky says Mel Kositsky of enforcement. he brings a positive atti“Langley Township has a unique tude and level-headed approach to and high quality of life which attracts municipal government with his years more and more people who want to of experience, training, community come live here. It is affordable, has involvement and communication
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skills. “There was much too much confrontation and too many expensive legal battles during the past term. This cannot continue. I can bring to the council table proven leadership and people skills as a trained listener. My style of leadership is to bring people together and get things done.” Kositsky is the only Langley politician ever inducted into the Roll of Honour of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (2012). He was elected by his peers in local government to serve on the executives of the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the FCM board of directors. He also received an Honourary Lifetime Membership to the Lower Mainland
Local Government Association for his volunteer work on that executive board and one term as president. In 2012, he was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to community and local governments in Canada and internationally. He also served on the board of directors of Metro Vancouver and was a member of its parks committee for many years. He continues to be on the board of the Pacific Parklands Foundation and is a past board member of the BC Recreation and Parks Association. He had a career in media, mainly as a newspaper reporter and columnist in both Alberta and B.C.
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Vankevich, CEO of the non profit Canadian Centre for Manners & Civility as part of Langley’s celebration of October’s National Manners and Character Month. Judi, who is known by kids and parents around the world as Judi The Manners Lady, is excited to bring the international students together to welcome them and introduce them to Langley’s community leaders, with fun, music, refreshments and meaningful relationships. “If we were studying in Beijing and the Mayor of Beijing invited us to a reception, that would be a big deal,” said Vankevich. “This is wonderful of our Mayors to welcome international students to our community.” Judi teaches workshops called ?Three Keys for Success in Canada? across the country for new Canadians as well as for International students. Judi says, “The main thing international students need is a friend.
Langley’s 600 international students are going to a “Meet the Mayors” party to welcome the students to Langley. In celebration of the second annual International Student Day, both of Langley’s Mayors, Jack Froese and Ted Schaffer, will be welcoming international students and their school coordinators and homestay parents at Muriel Arnason Library at the Township?s Civic Facility’s Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Langley is home to over 600 international students in the Langley school district and at Trinity Western University, Kwantlen University, Langley Christian School, and Kings Christian School. International Friendship Day is being hosted by Dr. Sarwan Randhawa, at the Muriel Arneson Library, and is coordinated by Judi
This is a great way to bring people together. We’ll also be encouraging all Langley schools to celebrate International Friendship Day and learn to say “hi” in the first language of everyone who is part of the school, as well as being intentional to help Canadian students reach out in friendship to the International Students and to help International Students make new friends in Canada.” We are also helping to set up the Langley Friendship Network, to bring newcomers together with Langley families for a meal. The party is being co-hosted by Tourism Langley, the Fraser Valley Regional Library, Langley International Festival, International Student Ministries, Recreation Excellence and the Canadian Centre for Manners & Civility. All are invited to help welcome international students on October 9. RSVP to info@nationalmannersmonth. com or call 604-530-4346.
Langley RCMP announce new officer in charge Aldergrove Star
The Township of Langley and the City of Langley announce the appointment of Inspector Murray Power to the position of Officer in Charge of the Langley RCMP Detachment. “I am extremely excited to undertake the new challenges in my new role as the Officer in Charge,” said Inspector Murray Power. “I am very proud of the membership here
in Langley and what they accomplish each and every day. I am confident we will continue to provide the highest level of police service to the citizens of the Langleys.” Prior to his appointment, Inspector Power was the Operations Support Officer at the Langley Detachment. He has been a member of the RCMP since 1989 and has worked in Mission General Duty, Property Crime, Serious
Crime, Community Response Unit and IHIT. He came to Langley in 2013 from his position as Officer in Charge of Operations for Greater Vancouver Drug Section. Inspector Power has been recognized by the RCMP, Government of BC and US law enforcement for his work, which includes federal, provincial and municipal policing. Inspector Power will be promoted to the rank of Superintendent.
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Housing Summit ‘a success’ Province funds arts Aldergrove Star
Organizers are calling the first Triple A Housing Summit a success. Upwards of 150 people attended the event which took place on September 25 and 26th at Newlands. The Summit brought together elected officials, social planners and senior staff members from both Langley City and Township. The Summit took place at the same time as the UBCM held in Whistler, but organizers were encouraged that both municipalities sent representatives. Councillors Kim Richter and David Davis attended on behalf of the Township and Councillor Rosemary Wallace represented Langley City. Rebeca
Brown attended on behalf of MP Mark Warawa. With a traditional blessing, Kwantlen elder Kevin Kelly opened the Summit. The day and a half event consisted of four panel discussions and two keynote addresses. There were numerous displays, vendors and companies catering to seniors and their needs. The next step, organizers say will be a meeting of the Triple A Housing Society members to compile the information received from the panel discussions. This information will be added to Langley Senior Housing Survey which was completed last January and a full report will be released in the near future.
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The Langley Community Music School Society is receiving a grant of $55,000 thanks to a Community Gaming Grant, announced Langley MLA Mary Polak. “The support of the Province of B.C. through the Community Gaming Grant enables us to provide the youth of Langley with music enrichment programs such as choir, orchestra, chamber music and summer music camps,� said Langley Community Music School Society principal Sue Magnusson. “We are also able to present extraordinary concerts to the community and this would not be possible without the support of the Community Gaming Grant.� “The performing arts play an important role in Langley, especially at the community level,� said Langley MLA Mary Polak. “I was fortunate to have studied piano at LCMS and I deeply appreci-
ate the level of dedication that faculty invests into their student’s development.� In addition, six Langley residents have received grants from the BC Arts Council, totalling $35,750. The grants were awarded to Seung Won Chun - $5,900; Stephen Duncan - $5,950; Janice Jisu Kim - $5,950; Cathy Lin $6,000; Julia Maria Nowakowski - $6,000; and Riley Wallis - $5,950. “Providing individual scholarships ensures that talented students are encouraged to pursue their studies and follow their dreams,� said Fort LangleyAldergrove MLA Rich Coleman. The funding is being provided for scholarship awards and media arts as well as professional development, early career development and touring initiatives in the performing arts and studio arts fields. The funding is part of a record $24 million provided to the BC Arts Council by the provincial government to support B.C.’s arts and culture sector in this fiscal year.
Trio challenging all in Langley to donate blood By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
The organizers at Run Like A Girl are challenging not only the local community, but people from around the world to donate blood. The group is holding a blood drive
at Blacklock Fine Arts School (5100 206 St.) on Sunday, Oct. 12. And just like they do with their virtual runs — where there is a physical location for local runners as well as offering a virtual option for people from around the world — they are
doing the same with the blood drive. “We want people to take pictures or video of themselves donating blood,� explained Dayna Egyed, one of the three Langley women — Courtney Burt and Hailey Van Dyk are the others — behind the website
Run Like A Girl. The group works to not only promote a healthy and active lifestyle, but to also encourage others to give back to the community. With a shortage of blood donations — CTV reported that Canada’s
blood supply is at a six-year low — they want to help spread awareness while making it a fun event, so they will have prizes at the donation clinic. Run Like A Girl’s next event — a run at Derby Reach Regional Park on Oct. 19 — has already sold out.
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If leftover herbicides, swimming pool chemicals, and other potentially dangerous products are no longer welcome in your home, give them a new home. Bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Plus Recycling Event, where the Township of Langley will dispose of them for you for free, in a safe and environmentally-friendly way. The annual drive-through event will be held the weekend of Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19. Residents can drop off their items at the Township of Langley Operations Centre, located at 4700 - 224 Street, anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Proof of residency is required. The ever-popular event occurs rain or shine. Last time around, nearly 25 tonnes of household hazardous waste were collected, in addition to five tonnes of electronics and three tonnes of car batteries. All of the waste is handled by professional hazardous waste specialists to ensure that all materials are disposed of safely. To avoid a long line-up, follow the Township’s activity on Twitter (@LangleyTownship)
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Last year, nearly 25 tonnes of household hazardous waste were collected and disposed of responsibly in the Township’s Household Hazardous Waste Plus Recycling Event, which will be held again this year on October 18 and 19. for the latest wait times. “Last year, we had more than 1,000 vehicles come through – that’s about 200 more vehicles than we had the year before,” said Solid Waste Coordinator Debbie Fleming. “The numbers show that people care about their community and want to dispose of
these harmful substances responsibly. It’s the right thing to do.” Household hazardous waste includes any product that requires special handling and is labelled as corrosive, toxic, flammable, or containing reactive components. Examples of these are concentrated acids, furniture
stripper, herbicides, insecticides, oven cleaner, swimming pool chemicals, and transmission fluid. The Plus in the event’s title refers to other items that will also be accepted at this year’s event such as leftover paint, antifreeze, bleach, brake fluid, motor oil, fluorescent lights, empty propane tanks, pesticides, turpentine, electronics, small appliances, batteries, smoke detectors, and mercury thermostats. However, residents don’t have wait for the Household Hazardous Waste Event to dispose of these items responsibly. Nowadays, these products can be dropped off at various facilities anytime of the year. Visit rcbc.ca/recyclepedia to find a recycling facility near you. For a full list of items accepted at Township’s Household Hazardous Waste Plus Recycling Event, visit tol.ca/hhw. Fleming reminds residents that failing to dispose of hazardous waste properly poses a threat to the environment because these products can contaminate our waterways. Burying these items is not an option either, she says, because they can endanger our groundwater.
Fire Week stresses safety, working smoke alarms Aldergrove Star
Fire Prevention Week runs October 5 to 11 and this year’s campaign, Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month, focuses on the importance of having working smoke alarms and checking them regularly. It is something the Township of Langley Fire Department hopes residents take very seriously. “Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death,” said Township Public Fire and Life Safety Educator Krista Barton, who notes that about two thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes where there is no smoke alarm or the alarm doesn’t work. “Working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire by half. Smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire in its early stages, giving them the time needed to escape safety.” Smoke alarms have the power
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Opposition strong to expanded farm uses By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star
The B.C. government’s proposals to expand food processing, retail and alcohol sales on farmland got a rough ride during a summer consultation tour with farmers, local governments and individuals invited to comment. The agriculture ministry released a summary of submissions this week, after closed-door meetings in August with community, farming, ranching and agricultural industry representatives. The meetings were set up to develop regulations after the province passed legislation this spring, dividing the Agricultural Land Reserve
into two zones with the intent of easing restrictions on farm-related and non-farm revenue activities. A proposal to revise regulations restricting food storage, processing and retail sales, requiring half of products to be produced on the farm, was rejected by “a considerable majority of stakeholders from all regions,” the summary states. With wineries and cideries already allowed on farmland, a proposal to extend the regulation to include breweries, distilleries and meaderies was supported by a majority in all regions, particularly from local governments in Zone 1, the Lower
Mainland, Okanagan and Vancouver Island. Wineries and cideries are allowed without approval from the Agricultural Land Commission, as long as half of the materials are produced on the farm. Some questioned whether that rule would work for breweries and distilleries, with hops, malting barley and distilling grain not produced in large quantities in B.C. The government’s suggestion to allow larger tasting areas for wine, cider and potentially beer and distilled liquor was also rejected by “a considerable majority” of respondents. Selling alcoholic products not
produced on the host farm was also opposed by a large majority, with opposition strongest in the North and Vancouver Island regions. The loudest opposition came in response to the suggestion to allow a wider range of non-farm activities without approval of the ALC. The strongest supporters were landowners in Zone 2 (Interior, Kootenay and North regions). Oil and gas services on farmland are already allowed in northeastern B.C. under supervision of the Oil and Gas Commission. The proposal to waive ALC approval for farmland subdivisions
larger than a quarter section (64 hectares) was also opposed by a large majority, but the suggestion of leasing farmland to put it into production was widely supported. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is preparing regulation changes for the cabinet approval, and hopes to have new regulations in place by the end of the year. The consultation received more than 1,500 submissions by mail, email and through its website, and held meetings in Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Fort St. John, Cranbrook, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Langley hospital comes off well in Canada-wide comparison By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
Langley Memorial Hospital meets or exceeds Canadian averages for quality of health care, a new online comparison shows. However, a Black Press review of the site found some information is missing, namely the average amount of time ER patients must spend waiting to see a doctor at LMH. The web page was launched on Sept. 18 by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), a non-profit agency created by the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Attempts to obtain the stats for “Emergency Wait Time for Physician Assessment” for Langley
Memorial Hospital from the web page found a non-functioning link. A follow-up search for wait times generally in Langley was automatically redirected to figures for the Fraser Health Authority, which operates LMH and 11 other acute care hospitals south of the Fraser. Those numbers show the average ER wait time for hospitals in Fraser Health was worse than the B.C. average but better than the Canadian average. Black Press has requested the specific figures for the average ER wait time at LMH from CIHI. The newspaper also asked Fraser Health for the figures. As of this date there had been no response.
However, the CIHI website notes that only Ontario and Alberta have provided complete numbers for ER wait times in those provinces, while B.C. and jurisdictions in the rest of Canada have only provided partial or “incomplete” numbers. Based on hospitalprovided statistics, the figures show LMH matched or exceeded Canadian averages in various categories such as wait times for hip surgery, prevention of infection, and readmissions, where patients return to hospital following a procedure. The numbers show the hospital runs at maximum capacity, with a 99.4 per cent occupancy rate. More than half the patients at LMH, 56.9 per cent, arrive through the
ER. The average length of a hospital stay at LMH is 6.9 days. The average cost of a stay at LMH is well below the Canadian average of $5,567 at $4,585. The CIHI page can be viewed by going to yourhealthsystem.cihi.ca and clicking on the “Your Health System” link. The future direction of the Langley hospital is being reviewed by Fraser Health as part of an overall “master site planning process” expected to be completed by the end of 2014. Andy Libbiter, the interim director of mental health and substance use for the authority, recently told Langley Township council the physical age of the structure is something that will be dis-
cussed. “We’ve got a 50-yearold tower there,” Libbiter said, “[we need to ask] how long is it going to last?” The South Tower
of LMH opened March 4, 1965. Libbiter called LMH “a really excellent community hospital.” A Fraser Health report
projects Langley’s population will grow by 62 per cent over the next 20 years, more than double the projected B.C. growth rate of 26 per cent. Proudly Canadian
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It is available for use by anyone, anytime, free of charge: after all – it belongs to you. The Township of Langley has launched a new open data portal that makes public information on everything from property assessments and business licenses to municipal water systems and conservation areas available at the click of a button. The new portal, which can be found online at data.tol.ca, presents non-personal information in a number of different and immediately accessible formats, so that users can find, read, and understand the information in ways that work best for them. “This was an opportunity for the Township of Langley to
enhance our transparency and continue to give the public quick and easy access to a number of datasets,” said IT Manager Steve Scheepmaker. “What is great about this new portal is that, in addition to being able to download data, users can now visualize data in different ways, without the need for specialized tools. By helping people understand what they are looking at, we are making the information much more accessible.” Through the open data portal, information can be read, printed, saved, and exported in a variety of formats. It can even be rearranged and sorted into various views, according to the user’s specific search guidelines and how they would like to see the information.
Charts and graphs can be created and mapping data can also be easily viewed. In the past, those who wanted maps and other documents from the Township had to request the information from staff, and in some cases, pay a fee. An open data catalogue was created on the Township’s website in 2011 to eliminate that process and dedicate staff resources to other efforts. The new portal, which was launched in September, has gone several steps further by making the information much more flexible to retrieve. Because the data is free, updated regularly, and has open licensing rules regarding its use, the Township can ensure its data is upto-date and relevant for everyone.
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Naomi Orrell along with 15 month old Daniel prepare to walk for Daniel’s aunt Alana at the CIBC Run for Cure Sunday morning in Abbotsford. Each year, tens of thousands of Canadians participate in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. The event helps to raise funds for important breast cancer research, education, and advocacy initiatives. The Abbotsford event drew well over a thousand to Rotary Stadium for the walk. The experience was an exciting, powerful and memorable experience for those participating. JOHN MORROW PHOTO
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B.C. communities care. So do the Black Press newspapers that directly serve those communities. Reflecting and raising awareness of that caring spirit is part of the core mandate of every Black Press community newspaper. This publication is now part of an exciting new initiative undertaken by Black Press in British Columbia that works to further communicate the good work being done in communities, and provide a new opportunity for organizations and individuals to tap into that fountain of caring. BlackPress4Good.com is an online platform that brings the popular and successful phenomenon of crowd funding to Black Press readers. Charitable projects, causes and campaigns will now be able to deliver their message on the community level, safely and securely, in an online format to reach the vast digital audience and funding sources. “Crowd funding provides a means for individuals,organizations and businesses to raise money by appealing to the public,” explained Andrew Franklin, project lead for Black Press. “This platform is community focused and will be enhanced through the power of your local newspaper. The audience will be very aware of the campaigns and it will be up to the public as to whether they make a donation or not. Early indications show very positive signs. In addition to the
BlackPress4Good.com is a new “crowd-funding” initiative. exposure through your community media, the success of the campaigns will also rely on active social media participation. Anyone can set up a campaign, however there are safeguards in place to ensure each campaign is legitimate,” Franklin said. Black Press launches this new community service on Oct. 1, in partnership with FundRazr, the platform at the roots of BlackPress4Good.com. More than 40,000 people and groups around the world have raised in excess of $50 million via FundRazr. Fundraisers register online via the link on this newspaper’s website home page, provide information about their objectives and fund recipients, and their project profiles are then posted on a dedicated website page to reach out to readers, who can monitor the progress of a specific cause. Supporters make their donations via PayPal, a secure and wellestablished digital payment system. Under 10 per cent of the total
amount raised will be levied by FundRazr, PayPal and Black Press to recover the administration, support, marketing and hosting costs associated with this initiative. Readers will also have the opportunity to be inspired and touched by the good news content of the Black Press 4Good blog, at blogs.blackpress4good.com/. This site’s content is solely based on the good news stories being reported in Black Press papers across the province. Be introduced to the countless individuals and organizations who are making their communities better places to live. BlackPress4good.com and facebook.com/blackpress4good have been created to help channel and enhance that caring spirit. Black Press is Canada’s largest independently owned newspaper company, with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.
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Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving Day. Tuesday, October 14 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Thursday, October 16 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, October 20 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
langley events centre Coming Events TWU Spartans University Sports Fri
Oct 10 vs. Thomson Rivers University 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Oct 11 vs. Thomson Rivers University 5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s
Men’s Hockey 7:00pm vs. Selkirk College
Men’s Basketball (exhibition) Wed Oct 15
7:00pm vs. Western University
Women’s Basketball (exhibition) Fri Oct 17 Sat Oct 18
6:00pm vs. Kwantlen University 5:00pm vs. Queens University
Valley West Hawks BC Major Midget Boys’ Hockey Sat Oct 11
3:30pm vs. Vancouver Canadians
Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Wed Oct 15
7:00pm vs. Surrey Eagles
The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
public notice It’s all fun and games from here! The Fall 2014 - Winter 2015 Leisure Guide is now available online. Visit tol.ca/guides. Paper copies are available at all Township of Langley Recreation Centres and libraries. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
Acceptable items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The annual Household Hazardous Waste Plus Recycling event will be held:
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Operations Building Address: 4700 - 224 Street Cost:
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The Township of Langley is giving residents a chance to properly dispose of hazardous materials from around their homes and to recycle small appliances and electronics.
FREE to Township residents. Proof of residency required.
Paint, batteries, pesticides, cleaners, and chemicals will be safely disposed of by hazardous waste professionals.
PLUS: Electronics, small appliances, mercury thermostats, and smoke detectors will also be accepted and recycled. Household quantities only. To enquire about larger quantities contact 604.532.7300 prior to the event.
PLUS • • • •
For more information, visit tol.ca/hhw. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
public notice Online Survey: Help Reduce Litter and Illegal Dumping Over the years, the Township of Langley has received more and more requests to respond to litter and illegal dumping – and the trend is rising. Our community is growing, we are creating more waste, and yet we all know we need to reduce the amount of garbage we are throwing in the landfill. That is why the Township of Langley is working on an anti-litter and illegal dumping strategy – and we need your feedback. Please take five minutes of your time to complete a short survey on tol.ca/environment. Your input matters to us. For more information, contact: Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
Antifreeze Ballasts Batteries (all) Bleach Brake fluid Concentrated acids Darkroom chemicals Fluorescent lights/bulbs Furniture stripper Herbicides Insecticides Motor oil Oven cleaner Paint and thinners Pesticides Propane fuel tanks (empty) Solvents Swimming pool chemicals Toilet bowl cleaner Transmission fluid Turpentine
Electronics Mercury thermostats Small appliances Smoke detectors
public notices Don’t Pay to Dispose of Those Gently Used Items Heading to the Langley Transfer Station? There may be things in your load that can be reused. Metro Vancouver is running a trial reuse program at the Langley Transfer Station (1070 - 272 Street, Aldergrove) until October 26, and your gently used items are welcome. Items such as clothing, books, furniture, kitchenware, and barbecues can be donated. Only those items normally accepted at the transfer station and in suitable condition will be collected. For a complete listing of acceptable items as well as the hours of operation, visit metrovancouver.org. Metro Vancouver 604.432.6200
Interested in volunteering for the Township? Visit tol.ca/volunteer for information. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
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Variety show to remember WWII through song Aldergrove Star
Created to commemorate an era of entertainment and the individuals who delivered the moments that made everyone smile, a cast of gifted performers has been lined up by the museum, SAMC, and local talent agent Sandy Dunkley. Tickets for Until Everyone Comes Home can be purchased for $25 on the museum’s website at museum.tol.ca. “I am so proud of the local singers who have agreed to perform at this event,” Dunkley said. “Ahnika Barber is a young girl with an amazing voice who will sing Judy Garland songs. She even resembles Garland from the A Star is Born movie poster.” The show will also feature performances by emcee and musician Douglas Fraser, soprano Eva Tavares, Langley Has Talent/KPU scholarship award winner Hayley Bouey, and singer and actress Elizabeth MacPherson. Participating Trinity Western University students, professors, and alumni include crooner Alex McCune, comedy duo Nash & Gage, singer and actress Charlotte Elgersma, and the TWU Jazz Quintet.
It has been 75 years since the onset of World War II and although many remembrances are sad and sobering, there are some memories that aren’t so sombre. “Although war was raging on in Europe and most thoughts were focused there, some of the best music, comedy, and entertainment came out of that 1940s period,” said Peter Tulumello, cultural services manager with the Township of Langley. “Many actors, musicians, comedians, and singers came to the forefront to help boost morale among troops and keep those on the home front hopeful of victory and of the safe return of family members and friends.” To celebrate that time, the Langley Centennial Museum and Trinity Western University’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC) will present Until Everyone Comes Home, a variety show with historical vignettes from the World War Two period. The show will be held at the Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort Langley on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 1.
Headlining the show is the Lady Larks, a “knock your socks off ” group of girls portraying the ever popular Andrews Sisters, a chart-topping swing and jazz singing trio and favourite of American soldiers at USO Shows. Until Everyone Comes Home is named after the original motto of the USO canteen shows. However, the Museum/TWU performance is not focused on USO performers, nor will it imitate the format of a USO show. Instead, “In putting the show together, the event planning team looked at British, Canadian, and American entertainers who were popular on stage, in movie theatres, on records, and on radio programs of the era,” said Allan Thorpe, chair of TWU’s Music Department and the show’s music director. “We will be highlighting the work of Canadian and British artists before the intermission, and completing the afternoon with works associated with American entertainers of the 1940s.” The Canadian/British component will include songs by British songbird Vera Lynn and Canadian-born
“The Lady Larks” will bring memories of The Andrews Sisters. Hollywood actress Deanna Durbin, comedic and musical skits from CBC Radio’s The Army Show, and the Royal Canadian Navy’s Meet the Navy touring stage production. Tulumello noted that some interesting cross-connections were discovered while researching material for the show: “Did you know that the song that launched Frank Sinatra’s career in 1940, I’ll Never Smile Again, was written by Canadian songwriter Ruth Lowe? And that in 1942 she wrote a second song for Sinatra, Put Your Dreams
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road closure
52 Avenue will be closed between 238 Street and 240 Street from Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 24. The full-time road closure is required for the installation of a water main as part of the East Langley Water Supply project. A detour route is noted below.
Local Access Only
52 Avenue closed 238 Street to 240 Street
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Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. The work is weather dependent and the construction schedule is subject to change. Visit tol.ca/elws to learn more about the East Langley Water Supply project. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca
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Away, that immediately became his signature closing song for many years?” He added that the museum and TWU “are grateful to the families of the late Wayne and Shuster who granted permission to use a routine from The Army Show, which was co-written and performed by those two giants of comedy. “I am excited to see what performers Chris Nash and Tom Gage can do with the scripts and how they will transition from Wayne and Shuster in the first half of our show into Abbott and Costello during the second half,” said
Tulumello. “We are pleased to be part of this collaboration with the museum and Township of Langley that connects us to the community and integrates our students, alumni, and faculty with local musicians, singers and actors,” said Thorpe. “Music from this era resonates with many and has stood the test of time. Even today young and popular entertainers are revisiting these songs and making them their own.” Those who want to experience the performance are encouraged to buy tickets in advance – and soon. Tulumello noted that the last performing arts show that the museum organized, 2013’s Vaudeville Variety Show, sold out days in advance. Tickets for Until Everyone Comes Home can also be purchased from TWU’s website at twu.ca or by phone at 604532-3536. The upcoming performance coincides with the museum’s current exhibition, Mementos and Memories – Langley and the Second World War, which runs up to and including Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9135 King Street in Fort Langley.
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Burning Permits
Be Wildlife Aware on the Road
The Township of Langley Fire Department is issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories until October 31, 2014. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE October 31, 2014. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby • Permit fee is $25 Permits will be available at:
The Township of Langley is home to a diversity of wildlife habitat. Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. Preservation of wildlife habitat is considered in planning all of Langley’s communities – let’s keep them safe!
Aldergrove Community Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22200 Fraser Highway Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 Street
Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $250 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1
WARNING Langley has a large wildlife population Watch out for animals crossing, particularly at dawn and dusk
Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits. Motorists should use extra caution in the early morning and evening hours.
USE CAUTION ON ROADS
Slow down and watch for animals crossing, especially on arterial roads such as 208 Street, 88 Avenue, 80 Avenue, 72 Avenue and the Willowbrook Connector. William Ulrich Community Development Division 604.533.6044
Stay Informed – Sign Up For eAlerts Today! When the Township of Langley issues an advisory or an important notice, you will want to be the first to know about it. Sign up for eAlerts – an electronic messaging system that sends important updates to your phone or computer as events occur. eAlerts keep you informed about: road closures, utility service interruptions, public forums, Council updates, and more. You can register to receive information on all of the above or whatever topics interest you. To have eAlerts sent directly to your inbox, simply visit tol.ca/ealerts and subscribe. Corporate Administration info@tol.ca
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Registered Programs
Weight Room Programs Youth Personal Weight Room Orientation
Family Yoga 6+ yrs WBY
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Nov 26 - Dec 17
7:05 - 7:50pm
4/$36.25
4:30 - 5:15pm
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Yoga for Kids 7 - 11 yrs WBK
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Nov 24 - Dec 15
Cycle & Strength 13+ yrs
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Nov 22 - Dec 6
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SPORTS
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Kodiaks knocked down by Pilots By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The Aldergrove Kodiaks took a 5-3 loss to the Abbotsford Pilots at MSA Arena Friday night, to drop down to third in their division. Down 2-0 at the end of the first period the Kodiaks stormed back with three unanswered goals in the second to go up 3-2. However, the Pilots scored three unanswered goals in the third for the 5-3 outcome. Scoring for the Kodiaks were Aaron Markin (2) and Eric Callegari. Assists came from Cameron Davitt (2), Hayden Goldsteyn, Jordan Funk, Quinncy Leroux and Elvis Jansons. Markin earned the game’s third star. Shots on goal were near even with 30 for the Kodiaks and 32 for the Pilots. The Kodiaks failed to score on four power plays, while the Pilots scored on one of five. The Kodiaks stand at eight points after eight games (3-3-1-1) in the Harold Brittain conference. The Pilots lead the conference with nine points after eight games and the Langley Knights follow at eight points after seven games. Mission City Outlaws have seven points after nine games and Ridge Meadows Flames have six points after eight games. The Aldergrove Kodiaks saw their modest two-game win streak come to an end with a 5-2 loss to the Mission City Outlaws. Aldergrove had defeated the Delta Ice Hawks 6-2 on Sept.30 at the South Delta Rec Centre before losing to the Outlaws the following night, Oct. 1, at the Aldergrove Arena. The mixed results briefly gave the Kodiaks top spot in the Harold Brittain Conference with a record of 3-2-1-1 and eight points. The Kodiaks were up 4-1 at the end of the first period at South Delta Rec
Centre and scored twice more in the second period for a 6-1 lead. The Devils scored the third period’s only goal for the 6-2 final score. Goals worked out to be a pair from each of three Kodiaks, Cameron Davitt, Aaron Markin and Eric Callegari. Both of Callegari’s goals were on power plays, as was one by Davitt. Assists came from Callegari (2), Jordan Funk (4), Quinncy Leroux, William Mann, Jamieson Ree, Joshua Poitras and Davitt. First star went to Callegari, second to Markin and third to Funk. The Kodiaks outshot the Devils 43-36 that night. Kodiaks’ keeper Griffin Baillie stopped 34 of the 36 shots he faced. But the Kodiaks penalty kill surrendered three power-play goals the next night in the 5-2 loss. Jordan Funk and Elvis Jansons — both with the man advantage — tallied for Aldergrove. Kodiaks’ keeper John Krentz was tagged with the loss, allowing three goals on 15 shots before giving way to Baillie, who stopped 23 of the 24 Outlaws’ attempts. The final goal was an empty-netter. The Outlaws outshot the Kodiaks 40-30 that night and the Outlaws scored on three of five power plays. Outlaws’ Brock Padgham was first star, Kodiaks’ Aaron Markin was second and Outlaws’ keeper Jeffrey Veitch was third star. GAMES COMING UP The Kodiaks face the Knights at Aldergrove Arena, Oct. 8 and travel to Maple Ridge to take on the Flames this Friday, Oct. 10. The Kodiaks host the North Vancouver Wolf Pack at their next home game, Oct. 15, and play the Port Moody Panthers at their home arena on Oct. 18.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks’ Jordan Funk (#93) scored on Mission City Outlaws’ keeper Jeffrey Veitch Oct. 1 at Aldergrove Arena, but the visiting Outlaws dominated the game, earning a 5-2 win.
Aldergrove Peewees Chasing Down the Puck Aldergrove’s Cameron Walsh (at right, in black jersey) in pee wee C hockey action versus Port Coquitlam, Saturday, Oct. 4 at Aldergrove Arena. Minor hockey is in full swing with a new season for the 40 year old Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association. HARRY HUNT PHOTO
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Aldergrove’s Nicolette Fischer (at right, in blue jersey) in U-16 girls’ soccer action versus Port Moody, Saturday, Oct. 4 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
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Aldergrove tops Langley United in Premier action Aldergrove Star
Aldergrove United kept their perfect record intact with a 2-1 road victory. Aldergrove was playing at Willoughby Community Park against Langley United, scoring the one-goal
victory on Sept. 27 to improve to 4-0-0 on the season and top spot in the Premier men’s division of the Fraser Valley Soccer League. Langley United fell to 1-2-1 on the season.
Fleet-footed Aldergrove U-16
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Langley Uniited’s Bryce Wipp under pressure from Derek Hamman during Fraser Valley Soccer League Premier men’s soccer against Aldergrove United at Willoughby Community Park on Sept. 27.
Div. 3 On The Chase
Aldergrove’s Arvil Sharma (in white jersey) in U-16 boys’ soccer action versus Surrey, Saturday, Oct. 4 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
Aldergrove’s Megan Bricco (at left, in green jersey) in women’s division 3 soccer action versus Surrey, Sunday, Oct. 5 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2014 — 6:00 PM Join us in the Main Ballroom of the Coast Hotel & Convention Center & Casino 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley, BC
FOR OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS This year, we are raising funds for Wounded Warriors Canada.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 16th, 2014 ROTARY FIELD HOUSE at Aldergrove Athletic Park
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Aldergrove Seniors Bridge Club - has been active at the OAP Hall for years. They would like some new members for Partnership Bridge Friday evenings at 7 p.m., except the second Friday in the month. Cost is $4 a night. Info: phone Carol at 604-607-0504. Aldergrove Pensioners and Seniors - Monday, Oct. 20 is the OAP meeting. Pensioners and seniors welcome and needed at 1 p.m. at OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, Aldergrove. Members of the groups using the hall also welcome. Halloween Howler - at Jubilee Hall features the spectacular March Hare Show Band. Enjoy Jubilee Hall’s huge hardwood dance floor, small venue and reasonable drink prices (cash bar only). Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Overnight parking (no plug-ins) allowed at hall, 7989 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Info: 604-856-4375. Tickets $30, includes buffet style dinner, available at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/867919 George Canyon - Decade of Hits Tour with special guest Jordan McIntosh, Wed., Oct. 15 at Hub International Theatre at Chilliwack Cultural Centre; Thurs., Oct. 16 at the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, Maple Ridge; Fri., Oct. 17 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets are $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone or online at www.ticketmaster.ca An Alternative Approach to Healthier Living - Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Join Georgina Monteith for
a free introduction to essential oils. Learn what they are, how to use them and why quality matters. Discover nine everyday oils that help with stress, headaches, pain, insomnia, colds and much more. Registration appreciated. Call 604-514-2855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Crescent in Langley to let library know you are coming to this program. Fraser Valley Watercolour Society - welcomes watercolourists to join us on Thursday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. at WJ Mouat Secondary School, Art Room 307 for a fun evening featuring local artist Pat Maertz presenting a demo on Creating Texture with Watercolour. Drop-in fee for non-members is $5. For info or to reserve your spot for the demo, call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694. Visit website at www.MyArtClub.com Creekside Villa Complex Craft and Bake Sale - Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2743529A Ave., Aldergrove. Organizers will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Aldergrove Food Bank. Free coffee for everyone. Come check us out, just off 273rd and Fraser Highway. Grape Stomp Festival and Competition - Sunday, Oct. 19, 1-5 p.m. at Blackwood Lane Winery, 25180 - 8 Ave., Aldergrove. Ages 19+, $100 cost and optional $25 for entry into grape stomp competition. Chance to win a $300 magnum of finest Bordeaux style blend “The Reference.� Ticket includes food, Blackwood Lane wine, entertainment and DJ music. Competitors receive free T-shirt. Tickets must be pre-purchased by Oct. 10 by calling the winery at 604856-5787, see www.blackwoodlanewinery.com
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The Price of Procrastination - Is the clutter in your home overwhelming you? Do you feel stressed and unable to sleep because of it? Are you reluctant to invite friends to your untidy home? Attend this workshop to learn the three basic techniques that will leave you feeling motivated to tackle your de-cluttering. Presented by professional organizer Ranka Burzan, Saturday Nov. 8, 2 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Phone the library at 604533-0339 to reserve a seat. Jim Byrnes - with special guest Babe Gurr, Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre in Maple Ridge. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at The Arts Centre & Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org Storytime - Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Young children and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Registration appreciated. At Fort Langley Library, Thursdays, Oct. 2-23, 10-10:30 a.m., and at Walnut Grove Library, Thursdays, Oct. 2-23, 11:30 a.m.-12 noon. Babytime - Make language fun! Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes, and simple stories that encourage the development of speech and language skills. Registration required. Murrayville Library, Thursdays, Oct. 2-23, 10:30-11 a.m. Life Lease Housing Workshop – Kate Mancer, leading authority on life lease housing and author of The Future of Seniors Housing: Planning, building and Operating Successful Seniors Housing Projects, will present informative
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session, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1:30-3 p.m. at Langley Seniors Resources Society & Recreation Centre, 20605 – 51B Ave. Register at 604-530-3020. Drop-ins welcome. Free and open to the public. Diwali Celebration - Saturday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m., Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley are celebrating their 11th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights). Experience diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, Mehndi, Indian music, sari wrapping demonstrations and delicious refreshments. Learn basic steps of Punjabi folk dance, bhangra. Drop-in, free and open to the public. Info: 604-5323590, or visit Muriel Arnason Library, Township of Langley Civic Facility at 20338 - 65 Ave. Abbotsford After 5 Annual Festive Dinner - Monday, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. at ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. Jan Martens shows the latest trends in Christmas dĂŠcor and Rushia Klassen shares how keeping the “Christ“ in Christmas has redecorated her life with love, sparkle, texture and redesigned her relationships. Cost $18. Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca The Very Best Of Celtic Thunder - Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $65 & $75 (Plus FMF and service charges), available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, or by phone 1-855-985-5000. West Coast Women’s Show - returns to Tradex, Abbotsford, Oct. 24, 25, 26. Friday, Oct. 24, 1 to 10 p.m.., Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $12 adults,
$9 seniors and youth, children 6 to 12 are $4 and children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online now for a savings of $1 off adult admission or save $2 by joining the West Coast Women’s Show VIP club online. Tickets can also be purchased at any Lower Mainland London Drugs Customer Service counter. Movie Night at TWU - Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 pm at Northwest Building, Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Road, Langley. Love movies? Ever think about making them? TWU’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture is hosting a one-night film fest, screening the best student films from the past decade: animated shorts, wild comedies, music videos, art films, and more. Includes a behind-the-scenes Q&A with the filmmakers. Youth get in free but seats limited, book ahead. Email samc@twu.ca to reserve. Abbotsford Women’s Connection Fall Fair Brunch - Wed., Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower, Azalea Room, 2825 Clearbrook Road. Cost $11, featuring tables of baked goods, knit items, loonie grab bags, silent auction and new to you, and speaker Heidi McLaughlin shares “Diamonds in My Pockets.� Reservations: Joyce: 604-744-5159 or Rose: 604-852-8240 or abbyconnectreservations@gmail.com Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Sunday, November 2 at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Tickets are $57.50 (plus service charges) at Ticketmaster. Charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000 or online at ticketmaster.ca. Sesame Street Live - Dec. 1314 with four performances at Abbotsford Centre. Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
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Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets (incl. GST) $22, $38 (Gold Circle) and $68 (Sunny Seats) plus FMF and service charges, available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, By phone 1-855-985-5000. Sts. Joachim & Ann’s Christmas Craft Fair - Friday, Nov. 14, 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aldergrove. Handmade goods from local artisans and crafters, along with baked goods and preserves. Whether you’re looking for the perfect present, charming Christmas ornaments, or the ultimate strawberry jam, you’ll find it here. Hungry? Serving chili and pie for supper on Friday night, or you can join us for a light lunch on Saturday afternoon. Artisans and crafters: Tables rent for $30 and corners for $50. To rent a space, or for info contact: Ann 604-8572902 or Pauline 604-287-6153. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly a non profit weight loss support group, evening group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. New chapter has started on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St Dunstans church in Aldergrove. Info: phone Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014. Max & Ruby in Nutcracker Suite - Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Clarke Theatre in Mission. Tickets $29.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Conversation Circle - Practice your English at the library. Improve your conversation skills, learn about the library’s ESL resources, and meet new friends. Walnut Grove Library, Wednesday,
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8
INTRODUCTIONS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57
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CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920
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GENERAL GREENHOUSE WORKERS
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Atlas Power Sweeping Hiring Drivers
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SWEEPER OPERATORS
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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
WATER TRUCK OPERATORS - require Class 3.
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Experience is beneficial but we will train. Burnaby based, must be avail for weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.
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Established Coffee Shop for sale in busy S.Surrey Mall. EXCELLENT LOCATION PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR DEDICATED OWNER.
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JANZEN Will Willie (Will) Arnold Janzen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 1st, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. He leaves to mourn his devoted and loving life partner Esther, their son Derek (Rhonda), two grandchildren Zachary and Alexandra, his brothers and sister and many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Online condolences can be left at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com
Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643
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The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building Certification (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week.
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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BRITCO Pork has openings for production workers. Previous experience is not required. Meat cutting/packing experience asset. Please submit resume to: careers@donaldsfinefoods.com or 604-875-6031
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2 experienced SALES PEOPLE required with positive attitudes. We provide an Excellent Pay Plan & Bonuses. In store training & large customer base. Great new & used vehicle inventory to sell. Please e-mail or fax resume: ned@abbynissan.com Fax: 604-857-1469
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com. info@canscr ibe.com. 1.800.466.1535.
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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a driver’s abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a fulltime experienced sales person.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Monday October 21, 2014 to: Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com
No phone calls please.
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EXPERIENCED Painter needed for busy Industrial sandblasting shop. Must have spraying experience. Email resumes to: info@midwaywheelabrating.com Please no walk-ins.
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Required to drive petroleum Tanks, Scamp Transport Ltd. Langley location. Must have 3 yrs Class 1 exp. • Job Security • 4 On 4 Off Schedule Rotation • Top Wages • Opportunity To Earn Over $3.50/hr. In Safety • Bonuses • Night Shift Premium • Full Benefits • RRSP Plan Fax resume & drivers abstract : Troy Campbell (1)604-856-6166 or email: troy@ scamptransport.com
INFORMATION SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca
To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or fax 604-607-7656
HELP WANTED
BUILDING INSPECTOR for the DISTRICT OF KITIMAT (Regular Full Time Position) Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws.
HELP WANTED
Large vegetable greenhouse operation looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do crop work, picking, sorting & packaging product and farm yard maintenance. Must have the ability to show up for work everyday, to lift 20lbs easily & stand while working for most of the day. Location: 349 - 264th Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2K1 Wage: $10.33 per hour plus vacation pay & ADD benefits. Work start date of Nov. 1, 2014.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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PERSONAL SERVICES 171
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
aldergrovestar.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
ELECTRICAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
PLUMBING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
TRANSPORTATION 810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
173
MIND BODY SPIRIT
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
GARDENING
CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...
341
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373
604-746-6777
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
EDUCATION/TUTORING
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
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
627
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
WE BUY HOMES BC
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
If the said vehicles are not claimed by October 18th, 2014 they will be sold or disposed of to cover costs.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
283A
HANDYPERSONS New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710 Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
RENTALS YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd Jobs. Inside / Outside * Gardening Beds * Weed Removal REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / SIZE: APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS. PRESSURE WASHING Dave 604-825-0066
PETS
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
320
MOVING & STORAGE
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140 MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
. DIAL-A-LAW 604-687-4680
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
www.affordablemoversbc.com
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1.800.910.6402
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
454
HOME CARE
EQUESTRIAN
COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL
Call 604-856-6500
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Adult home care avail Abbotsford, Aldergrove & Langley. Fully qualified with CPR. Criminal record check, Food Safe. Good driving record. Services available cooking, cleaning, shopping & transportation to appts. For more details call Marina (778)552-8944
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Aggressive Auto Towing 63 West Railway, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8B6. 604-854-5669 claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following vehicles: OGDEN JUSTIN THOMAS, 13 Celestine Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A3 1978 Ford pick- up VIN# X14SKAE5427 amount owing: $6614.95 OLIVER SARA ROSE, 12304 Rolley Lake Street Mission, BC V4S 1C8 2007 Lincoln Navigator VIN# 5LMFU28557LJ12272 amount owing: $11,923.86 WINTER KEITH, 8884 Elm Street Chilliwack, BC V2P 4Y7 TURNER MORGAN 211-5374 203rd Street Langley, BC V2P 4Y7 1994 Geo Tracker VIN# 2CNBE18UOR6900937 amount owing: $5413.87
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
REAL ESTATE
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
SPECIAL Needs Tutoring Services for kids with ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, or autism. Grants and AFU available. Accomplished Learning (604) 539-1386 www.accomplished.ca
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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
180
PRESSURE WASHING
STEEL BUILDINGS...GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY! 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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PETS
AMERICAN Bully Puppies. Show quality parents,strong blood line.Mother is blue nose and father is an American. Looking for great homes for 6 little beauties. Great temperament, family raised parents. 604-825-9481 604-856-1676 BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: ONLY 1 FEMALE LEFT. Call (604)7012920 BOSTON TERRIER. Female, 4 months old. Shots & dewormed. $300. obo. Call (778)347-4615 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 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
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
LEGAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 559
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
USED SCOOTERS in Great Cond. TONY’’S PAINTING
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Mostly SHOPRIDER. All Sizes. Comfort Plus Mobility 20412 Fraser Hwy, Langley Phone: 604-539-8200
560
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APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
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HOMES FOR RENT
ALDERGROVE. Nov. 1. 3-bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, 4-appls. N/s, n/. Refs. $1300 incl. hydro. (604)607-0647
BOLD FACE can make your ad stand out! A minimal charge for a good investment. Call us at 604-575-5555
TOP FLOOR CONDO LIVING IN THE HEART OF LANGLEY WITH MOUNT BAKER VIEWS Beautiful 55+ large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with amazing view of Mt. Baker. All move in ready today. Enjoy all the amenities this very quiet building has to offer, including full wheel chair access. This is one of the nicest units available in Langley, close to shopping, parks and everything you will need. Call Verne Stel today, 604-857-1100
NEW PRICE
$
198,000!
#309 5375 205th Street, Langley
Looking to Build a New Home on a Farm?
HERE’S THE PLACE!
You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place! EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555 Don’t keep good things you don’t use anymore. Bring them to light with an ad in the classifieds. C A L L T O D A Y........Cash tomorrow! Place your ad today! You’ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place! CASH IN on the Classifieds. No matter what you have to offer, you can find a buyer through the classifieds.
Great Home and Location in
WEST ABBOTSFORD Almost new and ready too move into. Thisis great Aberdeen home is priced to move and thing you has everything ed. 4 large might need. f l bedrooms, formal $480,000 living room and dining area. A great kitchen with a huge pantry. All located in a newer neighborhood. Call Verne Stel today @ 604-857-1100
SOLD!
Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley call today. I have a great one available a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery or room for a new home site. Includes 3 road frontages. This is the ideal location. Call Verne Stel today @ 604-857-1100
1939 256th Street, Langley
27691 Lantern Avenue
NEW WESTMINSTER’S FINEST CONDOO AVAILABLE Come check out the finest condo on the market in New Westminster. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit includes vaulted ceilings, a huge loft, updated flooring, paint and kitchen, just to mention a few. Plus beautiful view of the Fraser River. This unit is sure to please. Call Verne Stel today, 604-857-1100
#208 74 Miner Street, New Westminster
JUST LIST ED!
$304,000
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
FIRST TIME ADVERTISER? Let our professionally trained staff help you word an effective ad. Call us now. 604-575-5555
CLASSIFIED The matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.
“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”
Verne Stel
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REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE
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If you get this paper - I sell in your neighborhood! Get 30 years experience in your local area working for you today!
danflokstra.com UNIT 314 27358 32ND AVENUE
$ 189,900
WILLOWCREEK
Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 #44-26892-FRASER HWY
$72,500
COMPLETELY REDONE! NEW PRICE!
Have buyer for rancher on 5 acres and basement home, around $400,000. Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 LISTINGS WANTED
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 20691-46A AVENUE, LANGLEY
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
27691 DOWNES ROAD
$700,000
RANCHER WALK OUT BASEMENT
SOLD
This is the one you’ve been waiting for, 1800 sq ft with a view of Langley City on a 1/3 acre lot. With back yard access and a workshop to boot could have suites for income or help. This is a custom built home with all the features and 9’ ceilings as well not a drive by, neat and clean or spotless is a better word to describe this one. Have it all in a great location of the city. Building a hot rod…bring it here.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
$1,800,000
26 ACRES
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
Townhomes and ranchers wanted to sell. Market is now moving...
Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.
CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100
SOLD All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 #17-9316 194TH STREET
$ 179,900
PORT KELLS WAREHOUSE FOR SALE
1000 sq ft plus almost full mezzanine. Quick possession possible. Automotive ok here. Call Dan Flokstra.
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UP U P TO O
14,136
$
MURRAY GM
SWAP RIDE
IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
WE HAVE THE
LARGEST SELECTION
(2014 FPO FPO FPO FPO amount shown)
OF PREOWNED IN THE VALLEY! XLT WITH XTR PACKAGE SHOWN
2014 F-150
SUPER CREW XLT / XTR / 301A
2013 SIERRA 2500 SLT
Turbo Diesel, heated memory leather, 4X4, Trailer hitch. P7686A
F1E00521
$53,900
2011 YUKON DENALI
$33,900
2013 SIERRA 1500
4WD, 7 seater, Rear view camera, DVD player, heated memory seats. P7680A
4X4, trailer hitch, Canopy, Bedliner, Bluetooth. P7690A
2010 SILVERADO 3500HD
2010 ESCALADE HYBRID
$36,900
5.0 LITRE, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, SYNC, ALUMINUM WHEELS, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, CHROME RUNNING BOARDS.
2012 AVALANCHE 4X4
Trailer hitch, power group, wood trim, keyless entry. E0532A
$23,900
$47,149 – $13,136 – $1,000
MSRP MSA Discount Costco Rebate
33,013
MSA FORD $ SALE PRICE
*
4WD, Duramax Diesel, bedliner, trailer hitch. P7655A
$27,900
DURING OCTOBER BUY ANY IN-STOCK
Ultimate family vehicle, rear entertainment, heated leather and more. F0017B
$43,900
2014 F-150
AND YOU’LL RECEIVE A
51” SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN TV! ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL
1000
$
ON MOST NEW VEHICLES
All prices plus taxes and fees. All available Ford incentives, Finance cash, and rebates/rates have been used in advertised prices. All offers good on in-stock vehicles only. Dealer offers end October 11th, 2014 at 6:00 pm. Prices plus $420 documentation fee. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Must be Costco Member in good standing. Limited time offer. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Dealer may sell for less.
2013 BMW X1
AWD, heated leather, sunroof, Bluetooth. P7698A
$32,800
2011 SILVERADO 1500 W/T
Vinyl flooring, bench seat, A/C, Onstar. E0584A
$11,900
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Tucker
DL #30735
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