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FORMER NHL TOUGH GUY, STEPHEN PEAT, ‘HAS A HEART OF GOLD,’ SAYS HOWIE ZARON MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
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A good friend of former NHL tough guy Stephen Peat is speaking out on behalf of his long-time buddy who is charged with torching the Peat family home in Brookswood last week. “Stephen just really wanted to say that there are allegations and there are truths,” said Howie Zaron. Zaron said Peat has the strong support of his real friends and his family, including his dad. “Stephen and his dad are tight and his brother is supporting him too,” Zaron told The Times. “Peaty has a heart of gold,” said Zaron. He wants to support Peat in whatever path he needs to go in the next while. Peat, 35, had been in jail since his arrest on March 19, but posted $1,000 bail on Monday. His next scheduled appearance is April 25 in Surrey Provincial Court. Continued Page 5
Three years for crash that killed father of two CHILLIWACK MAN, 30, PLEADED GUILTY IN 2012 DEATH OF DELTA’S VICTOR DUARTE ON 16 AVE. MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
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A 30-year-old Chilliwack man has been sentenced to three years in jail and given a nine-year driving ban in connection with a police-involved crash that killed a 47-yearold Delta man on 16 Avenue in Langley in 2012. Devon Laslop was sentenced on Thursday in Surrey Provincial Court. For pleading guilty to flight causing death, Laslop was also given a three-year driving ban under the Criminal Code. He was also sen-
tenced for driving while prohibited on that fateful day. For that, a provincial judge sentenced him to a further six months in jail and a six year driving ban under the Motor Vehicle Act as well as a $1,000 fine. Laslop was originally charged with flight causing death and dangerous driving causing death as well as driving while prohibited. At a preliminary inquiry held last October in Surrey Provincial Court, Laslop pleaded guilty of the one charge of flight causing death. Laslop fled a police road check
and then crashed into two vehicles at an intersection at 16 Avenue and 240 Street around 5:30 p.m., on Oct. 29, 2012. He was prohibited from driving at the time. Victor Melo Duarte, a father of two and husband, was killed instantly when Laslop, driving a pickup truck, hit another vehicle, which in turn hit Duarte’s vehicle. Because police did pursue the fleeing vehicle for a short distance, the Independent Investigation Office was called in to investigate whether the Langley RCMP’s action contributed to the fatal crash.
Two police vehicles pursued the truck, with emergency lights on, travelling more than 100 km/hr on a 60 km/hr road. But according to the IIO report, the lead vehicle discontinued the pursuit in 36 seconds. The officer decided to pull over and turn off the lights instead, judging the pursuit as fruitless. Less than three minutes later, the collision took place, leaving Duarte dead and Laslop seriously injured, said the IIO report. This was the first investigation in Langley conducted by the IIO.
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Dara Getkate, a volunteer at the Oasis Outreach Society, stands in front of empty shelves inside the low-cost grocery store. Oasis shut its doors on March 21 due to a combination of high rent and lack of donations.
Low-cost Oasis grocery closes MANAGER OF LANGLEY STORE SAYS DONATIONS HAVE DRIED UP D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r
The Oasis Outreach Society low-cost food store in Langley City has closed its doors. Sadie Potosky, the manager of the outlet, blamed a drop in donations, both in food and cash, that made it impossible for the registered charity to pay the nearly $4,000 a month rent for the store at 203 Street and Douglas Crescent. “Our stock had been dwindling for awhile,” Potosky said. The discount grocer opened the Langley store in 2013, offering items at 30 to 50 per cent of retail value to people with incomes of less than $20,000 per year. The store had about 1,200 members. “We do plan on re-opening,” Potosky told The Times, saying the charity is searching for less expensive premises. Oasis also operates a discount grocery store in Chilliwack. The most recent financial statement
filed by the Oasis Outreach Society, available online at the Canada Revenue Agency website, shows the charity reported $386,525 of revenue in 2013 and expenditures of $286,548, including $245,755 on “charitable activities” and $40,793 on “management and administration.” The Oasis shutdown comes less than six month after the rival Fair Share Food Services Society closed both of its Langley storefront distribution centres. The Aldergrove store at 27117 Fraser Hwy. closed in September of last year and the Langley City store at 5765 203A St. closed shortly afterwards in November. Society founder Kelly Fowler told The Times some suppliers stopped donating food and other products to Fair Share because of negative news coverage and lobbying by rivals. Fowler said Fair Share would continue to collect food for distribution to lo-
cal charities, but the non-profit had to abandon selling low-cost food to low-income people. “We’ve had to change our direction because we’re under attack,” Fowler said. “We’re not doing any retail.” Fowler said the shutdown stranded 800 Fair Share clients. Most of the controversy over Fair Share concerned a door-to-door food-collecting campaign called Operation Clean Out Your Pantry that dropped off paper bags with a note requesting donations of non-perishable foods and canned goods. Food banks and charities in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Surrey objected, saying Fair Share was wrongfully claiming to have their support. Before establishing Fair Share, Fowler was co-founder of the Oasis Outreach Society. He was no longer associated with Oasis when he opened the Langley stores.
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Beer truck driver was impaired The driver of a semi truck hauling a trailer of beer along the freeway was found to be impaired, said police. On March 9, in the middle of the day, RCMP Fraser Valley Traffic Services received a message from Port Mann RCMP about a white semi-truck with red lettering heading east on Highway 1 in Langley. The driver was driving erratically, and police thought he was possibly impaired. Later, while in Abbotsford, another commercial truck driver called RCMP to report the same truck driving erratically. Police caught up to the semi and saw it swerving. The driver was pulled over on the freeway in Chilliwack. The driver failed a roadside breathalyzer test, was given a 90-day driving prohibition and his trailer full of beer was impounded. The driver and his female passenger took a cab to town. “Although this story has an element of humour and irony, this is a reminder that impaired driving is a serious matter. Operating any vehicle, in this case, a truck with a loaded trailer, while impaired is extremely dangerous and can have devastating outcomes,” says RCMP Traffic Services Cpl. Ronda Rempel.
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their constituents’ Asked what votwishes, and not be ers are telling him whipped, as in the is the main issue case of other parin the riding, he ties. repiled promptly He believes that “Transit. voters in Clover“It is the main dale-Langley City gripe. Nobody is are more open to happy with the syschanging their vote tem we have out in the upcoming here. (Transit) is election than in just past the horse past elections. He and buggy era. has looked over the “We still have poll results in the SCOTT ANDER SON not seen any train areas covered by system out here, the new riding. In despite many 2011, 80 per cent of voters voted promises. I believe the federal Conservative, but he feels the government has to do more to governing party has slipped sig- get better transit into Surrey nificantly with many voters. and Langley.” “Their numbers are much The Green Party has set up a lower at this time,” he said. “A local office in Langley City, at lot of voters feel they are not 2-20461 Douglas Crescent. getting local representation. I The party campaign office will believe (Stephen) Harper is out have a grand opening on Saturof favour with his core demo- day, April 4. graphic in this riding. Voters are Details about the event can be tired of the Harper regime. With obtained by calling the office at no incumbent here, it makes it 778-277-4736. more of an even playing field.” The new riding has been He also feels confident that created out of portions of the the Green Party can attract vot- South Surrey-White Rock-Cloers who may be thinking of vot- verdale, Fleetwood-Port Kells ing Liberal. and Langley ridings. “When it comes to Elizabeth Other nominated candidates in May versus Justin Trudeau, May Cloverdale-Langley City are Dean is very strong. She is more likely Drysdale for the Conservatives, to attract younger voters than and John Aldag for the Liberals. Trudeau is.” Both are Langley residents.
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A spokesman for Trinity Western University in Langley expressed disappointment at news the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (NSBS) wants to overturn a court ruling in favour of a proposed TWU law school. The NSBS said it will appeal the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia’s January 28 decision that the society doesn’t have the power to deny recognition to TWU’s proposed School of Law. “Justice Campbell decided the case correctly, comprehensively and with great clarity,” TWU spokesperson Guy Saffold said in a written statement. “We have every reason to believe that the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal will arrive at the same outcome.” Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Jamie Campbell struck down a decision by the NSBS that banned TWU law students from working in the province until the Langley university exempted law students from signing the university community covenant, a document that requires all students and staff to promise they won’t have sex outside a heterosexual marriage. In his written judgment, Campbell said the NSBS has “no authority whatsoever to dictate directly what a university
does or does not do” just because it may find the university policy offensive. “The extent to which NSBS members or members of the community are outraged or suffer minority stress because of the law school’s policies does not amount to a grant of jurisdiction over the university,” Campbell wrote. The judge went on to say the Canadian Charter of Rights guarantee against discrimination on the basis of sexual preference does not override the religious rights of the private Christian university. “People have the right to attend a private religious university that imposes a religiously based code of conduct,” Campbell said. “That is the case even if the effect of that code is to exclude others or offend others who will not or cannot comply with the code of conduct,” he added. “That is a messy and uncomfortable fact of life in a pluralistic society,” the judge declared, and “requiring a person to give up that right in order to get his or her professional education recognized is an infringement of religious freedom.” While agreeing the TWU policy “does indeed treat LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender] people in a way that would have profoundly negative effects” and would be “traumatic and potential-
ly damaging” to any attending the university, Judge Campbell said that is not enough to interfere with the university’s religious freedoms. “The discomforting truth is that religions with views that many Canadians find incomprehensible or offensive abound in a liberal and multicultural society,” Campbell said, adding “the law protects them and must carve out a place not only where they can exist but flourish.” “Equality rights have not jumped the queue to now trump religious freedom,” the judge said. True tolerance, the judge said, “almost requires a level of discomfort.” TWU is preparing for court hearings in Ontario and B.C., where approval of the law school was denied. The hearing for Trinity Western and the Law Society of Upper Canada in Ontario will take place from June 1 to 4, and the hearing involving Trinity Western and the Law Society of British Columbia is expected to take place later this summer. The provincial government withdrew its approval of the TWU law school last year because of legal disputes with several law societies over the school policies, but has left the door open for the university to re-apply for recognition.
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Fire broke out at Peat’s family home in the 4400 block of 208A Street on Tuesday night (March 17), just before 11 p.m. Police were called when a passerby witnessed someone lighting the home on fire. That witness attempted to thwart the arson but the fire had already taken hold of the home. Officers learned that a domestic dispute between the father and son in the home had taken place earlier that day, but was renewed later STEPHEN that evening. PEAT The father went to bed for the night, and luckily the basement tenant wasn’t home at the time when the house was set ablaze. Langley RCMP were searching for Peat and put out a brief description of the suspect after the fire. He turned himself in on Thursday. He is charged with arson with a disregard to human life and arson causing damage to property.
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The provincial government’s announcement of a 10-year transportation plan for B.C., in the midst of a heated campaign over whether there should be an additional sales tax within Metro Vancouver to fund transit and transportation projects, demonstrates clearly the fundamental transportation problem in B.C. It is simply this — local, regional and provincial governments are often working at cross-purposes. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. TransLink has been mandated by the province to serve the Metro Vancouver area. Yet the border between Abbotsford and Langley might as well be the Berlin Wall, given the lack of consultation between TransLink and Metro Vancouver on one hand, and the Fraser Valley Regional District on the other. The very lack of any improvements for eastern Langley in the Mayors’ Plan for transportation demonstrates this “incommunicado” approach. It appears that TransLink and the mayors don’t want to even acknowedge the large number of commuters who come from Abbotsford and Chilliwack into Metro Vancouver, and, horror of horrors, plan for a transit system that might entice them out of their cars. Meanwhile, the province has included six-laning Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Langley in its transportation plan. There is no doubt that six lanes will be very helpful at busy times, and this at least acknowledges reality — many people commute from the central and eastern valley to Langley and points west. The competing approaches show why all levels of government must communicate with each other much better.
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Prices marked down at Concerted efforts they thrift store? I’m there say I had heard that one of our local wanted it anyway. thrift stores was closing out, havHer turn came and the young lad ing a big sale. Prices marked down at the till speedily calculated the at a thrift store? That will stir the discount and said. “That will be Scottish blood, even if I am a third$2.” generation Canadian. She turned the purse around and Sure enough, 75 per cent off the showed him the loose handle and prices as marked on all items. Even MCGREGOR asked for a further discount. He if I didn’t see anything I needed, I said no way could they discount knew I was going to have to buy it any more. She admonished him something. You seldom get the op- Jim McGregor for letting staff put it out like that. portunity to participate in a 75 per He suggested she look for another cent off sale, unless it’s one of our purse, but she wanted that one. local furniture stores that has been closing I took a toonie out of my pocket and said, out for 25 years or, of course, Target. “How about I buy that for you and we can I picked through the tools and squeezed keep the line moving?” my way past the crowd in the furniture She pushed the coin back and started section. I looked at a few CD’s and movies arguing the principle of the issue. The boy and glanced at the old stereos and cassette also noticed the long line and said, “I will players. Much of that section looked like just give you the purse, no charge.” stuff I’d tossed out a couple of years back. “I don’t want charity,” she said, “I want I spied an old brass floor lamp. I had re- another 10 per cent off.” cently seen some at antique stores for $75 “A dollar and seventy-five cents,” said the to $100. This one was marked $9.99 and boy. with my Grade 10 math skills, I figured I “Fine,” she said as she fished seven quarcould pick it up for $2. Did I need a brass ters out of her change purse. floor lamp, you ask? That’s not the point, it I suppose it’s human nature to never was a smoking hot deal. be satisfied, to always beg the genie for Besides, I had once read where a young just one more wish. We have been proboy had found a brass lamp and got three grammed to think that big ticket items wishes from a genie that answered im- are marked way up and we have to negopossible requests. I understand he is quite tiate a deal. Only a schmuck pays the full high up in the TransLink organization now, sticker price. rubbing that lamp furiously. Everyone in that customer line had a I headed for the cashier and realized ‘deal,’ a bargain they could brag about. The there was a fairly long line-up but, it was place was busy, they were clearing out their raining, it was Saturday, what the heck. stock. People were smiling and talking, it The lady in front of me had picked out a was Saturday morning and it was raining. large black purse and was showing the My brass lamp only cost $2.68 so even if lady with her that some of the stitching nothing happens when I rub it, it’s still a was loose on one of the handles. But she steal. At least that’s what McGregor says.
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It didn’t take long for the City of Chilliwack to trumpet the findings of the most recent homeless survey presented to the Fraser Valley Regional District. According to a press release issued the following day, the homeless rate in the city fell by 34 per cent over the past few years. City officials have a right to be pleased. Despite ongoing efforts by staff and community partners to address the issue, there remain continued complaints that nothing is being done. Granted, the job is far from finished. And the 75-page report compiled by the Mennonite Central Committee offers specific strategies on how to build on past successes. Specifically, it advocates the “Housing First” model. The approach is nothing new; it’s based on a strategy that dates back to the 1980s. It argues that safe, stable and secure accommodation is the first critical step to addressing the deeper issues of why people are on the street. But it is just a first step. Equally critical is the need for aggressive and ongoing support to keep people from slipping back to the street. Over the past several years, Chilliwack has expanded the number of spaces available to those in need. Today, there are a total of 104 beds of varying description. They’re offered by groups like the Salvation Army, Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, Ann Davis Society and the Cyrus Centre. They are not the only partners. The city, through its Chilliwack Healthier Community committee, is working with provincial agencies and local groups to bring caring and compassionate support to those in need. The efforts stand in stark contrast to what has occurred in other cities. However for some, those gains are not enough. They choose to ignore what progress has made by many dedicated individuals in our community. Of course, more can and should be done — not only because it’s right, but because it makes economic sense. (Chronic homelessness not only harms the individual, it puts a disproportionate amount of pressure on finite community resources.) However, to suggest that nothing is being done — that the situation today is worse than it ever was — is simply not true. The work will continue. But let’s take a moment to acknowledge our successes. — Chilliwack Progress
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Too many issues at care facilities Editor: I have read over inspection and complaint reports for every residential care facility in B.C. I believe that you will be just as disturbed by this information as I am. There are 105 senior facilities in this province which have committed multiple infractions, some of them consistently over two to three years. The director of licensing has the power to put a stop to this by revoking a licence, changing the terms of a licence, or changing management. In most cases, the provincial government is choosing not to. The Ombudsman made approximately 145 recommendations to the health ministry in a report published in 2012. Only 10 of them have been implemented, while the rest are still being considered or, three years later, are still in progress. The most interesting and suspicious fact is that only two of the recommendations were rejected outright. One is penalizing and fining facilities for non-compliance. My research has shown that the neglect of our seniors is mainly due to inadequate minimum government standards, poor management and no penalties for non-compliance. I have researched the facilities in your area which are committing multiple infractions. These are under the auspices of the Fraser Health Authority,. I am sorry to inform you that half of the entire total for the province is in your area. There are 12 facilities in Abbotsford on the list; five in Surrey; two in Mission; eight in Maple Ridge; eight in Burnaby; six in Coquitlam; three in Langley; four in Delta, two in Pitt Meadows; one in New Westminster and one in Port Coquitlam. I am hoping that you are as concerned for the well-being of our seniors as I am. I am putting as much pressure on the government as I can to bring about a change in the senior health care system. I have already gained the attention of the media in my own area. The more that this issue is kept in the public eye, the more chance there is that the government will have to make a change in its policies and standards. Our seniors need your help. Please don’t let them down like our government has. I can be reached at 1-250-835-0063 JUDY GALLEY, SALMON ARM
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Money spent on policing is spent to reduce crime POLICE WANT TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY Editor: I am writing this in response to E. Whaley`s letter regarding the increased presence of law enforcement in downtown Langley (The Times, March 4). I have been concerned about policing for a long time and I am often worried about the impact it might have on a neighbourhood, as people tend to get worried while in the presence of police officers. What I am claiming is that officers tend to be regarded as “things” of fear and those who lack professionalism in their jobs. In fact I am often worried or concerned that the general public does not even see these people as human. Officers dedicate themselves to their jobs and can often be seen working while on duty, no matter the occasion. They do not target individuals for their amusement or to please “boredom.” They do it because it is their job to find suspects of crime and to maintain order in a neighbourhood. I understand the concern that they might be targeting “law-abiding citizens,” but it has to be understood that if someone matches the description of a possible suspect, then they are going to be questioned or checked to make sure that they do not match the criminal’s description, regardless if their back is turned or not. There is also the mentioning of safety. As Whaley claimed, we do have property crime, however the crime is relatively low. This usually involves a lot of factors such as the size of the city and the distributed wealth, but in the end it also includes the amount of policing which goes on
in an area. In fact the higher the level of policing in a given place, the less crime there is, due to officers responding more quickly to crimes or having better information about the given area. In regards to the fear of officers that people might have, another reason police might stop a pedestrian is not just because they feel it is necessary, but that they want to engage with the community and talk with the people. Officers who stop individuals for anything besides suspecting them are trying to communicate with the “pedestrians,” so they can understand that the officers are people and not just machines designed to enforce the law. The increased presence of officers in Langley creates more safety and can allow better connection with the public, which results in a positive impact on the city. These are people doing their duty to uphold law and order, attempting to keep the city safe and establishing better relationships. In regards to whether the dollar was well spent or not, it has to be understood that the police are working to reduce the crime rate, much as community and support programs are. That is money better spent than attempting to fix a button. LIAM COOK, LANGLEY
Politicians must address continued high cost of fuel Editor: I have written both my MLA (Mary Polak) and my MP (Mark Warawa) to express my disgust at the way we are being treated by our governments. The price of fuel in this area is absolutely disgusting, and we are clearly being ripped of by government and the oil companies. The Canadian dollar is declining again along with the latest drop in the price of a barrel of oil. The U.S. administration has stated that there is a glut of oil in the world, and the U.S. reserves are so full that they are running out of capacity to store any more reserve oil. How can our governments justify the pillaging of people here that need to drive and need access to fuel? We are clear-
ly being cheated. Our government is simply allowing us to be cheated and is standing by and doing nothing, because they are complicit in this scam. We are paying prices at the pump that are the highest in North America. Trust me, in the next provincial and federal elections, I will be making different choices. I encourage eveyone else to step up, speak up and complain and write their MLAs and MPs as well. BARRY MACRURY, LANGLEY
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Health care workers in Liberia are gowned, masked and sprayed down so they can help Ebola patients and not contract the disease. Donations from Langley have helped in the response to the disease.
The Langley-based Korle-Bu Neuroscience Foundation has been busy these past months, responding to the Ebola crisis in Liberia. Marj Ratel, founder and director of KBNF, said to date, they have shipped four containers, three being received and one enroute.
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They have eight more containers waiting to go. So far, 685 hospital beds are committed, coming from parts of Canada from here to Ontario. This week, KBNF is receiving 100plus beds from Vancouver General Hospital alone. “One thousand (beds) will become a reality I believe, this year,” said Ratel, a registered nurse. The foundation committed last fall to collect 1,000 hospital beds and ship them to Liberia. That will require 18 containers, and shipping will cost about $5,000 per container. “Just last week, we received a carload of clothing and shoes from a family south of Fraser Highway,” she said of the donations happening locally. Their contributions will be going on the next shipment. The response from the
Langley community has been touching, she said. Rotary clubs are also looking to help. Ratel said Ebola has been heartbreaking and devastating, with hospital staff sharing stories and pictures of the wake of death and despair this disease leaves. “Thankfully there have been no new cases in Liberia in over 26 days,” said Ratel. KBNF is a registered charity that focuses mainly on providing medical support for brain and spinal injuries and other diseases for people of Ghana and other parts of West Africa. The foundation has established a wellequipped teaching hospital on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana’s capital, and it treats patients from across West Africa. To learn more about KBNF, go to kbnf.org
Easter adventure at the museum An egg-citing way to celebrate Easter will be held by the Langley Centennial Museum, and families are invited to get in on the fun. Baskets & Bunnies will be held at the Museum, at 9135 King Street in Fort Langley, on Saturday, April 4, with a morning session from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and an afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per child, and kids must be accompanied by an adult. “Your family will have an egg-cellent time at this fun event,” said Township of Langley arts and culture programmer Maggie Lukban. “Kids will enjoy a variety of crafts and games, including Easter egg dyeing, an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.” To register for Baskets and Bunnies, visit RecExpress.ca, drop in to any Township community recreation facility, or call the Langley Centennial Museum at 604-533-3536.
Funding for alarm awareness The Township of Langley Fire Department recently received funding from Walnut Grove Business Association which will be used to purchase smoke alarms for a smoke alarm awareness program. Forest Green Estates in North Langley is one of three pilot projects for the department. “With this funding, we will be able to address the needs of the manufactured home park,” said assistant fire chief Pat Walker. “On behalf of the department, I would like to thank the Walnut Grove Business Association for this funding.” Although the most common date to check smoke alarms, the date when clocks are changed, has passed, the fire department encourages those who did not check their alarms earlier this month to do so. Functioning smoke alarms often offer the very best chance to escape from a house fire.
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Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice, at any time, see dealer for full details, some restrictions apply. Offer valid from March 1, 2015 until April 30, 2015. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. For purchases on your Multi-use Account. Offer is unconditionally interest free for the first 360 days. After the 360 day period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase amount may be required. A statement of account will be provided monthly. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 17.9% APR, monthly payment is $250 for 62 months, total obligation is $15,500, cost of borrowing is $0. Semi-annual payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: is $17,383. Cost of borrowing is based on Representative Amount Financed and not MSRP cash price. In the event you default on this or any John Deere Financial Multi-use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances on your Multi-use Account (including on this and all other Special Terms transactions on your Multi-use Account) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% APR/AIR from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on your Multi-use Account equal to 2.5% (personal use) of the original amounts financed plus interest. *Offer valid from March 1, 2015 until April 30, 2015. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere 1 Series Sub-Compact Utility Tractors. Eligibility for $0 down payment offer is limited to highly qualified customers and scheduled monthly payments will be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $166.67 for 60 months, total obligation is $10,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $14,696 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Before operating or riding, always refer to the safety and operating information on the vehicle and in the operator’s manual. 3.9% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere Utility Vehicles. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 3.9% APR, monthly payment is $183.71 for 60 months, total obligation is $11,022.60, cost of borrowing is $1,022.60. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $18,130 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of Valid from March 3, 2015 until April 30, 2015. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only.
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Referendum Questions:
What is promised under the plan and when?
The plan Metro Vancouver mayors crafted last June tried to offer something for every resident and every part of the region to keep local councils on side and appeal for votes. The 0.5 per cent regional sales tax they proposed to pay for it, dubbed the Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, effectively raises the PST charged in the region to 7.5 per cent. The Congestion Improvement Tax is estimated to raise $250 million a year, which would fund the region’s share of the projects, with the rest to come from the pro-
vincial and federal governments. The big ticket items are three light rail lines in Surrey at a cost of $2.1 billion and the $2-billion subway in Vancouver, extending SkyTrain’s Millennium Line west along the Broadway corridor to Arbutus. The plan says the light rail lines from Surrey Centre on 104 Avenue to Guildford and down King George Boulevard to Newton would come within seven years (city officials think the Guildford line could be built within four years), while the longer LRT line down Fraser High-
way to Langley City could take 12 years. Better bus and other transit service would come much faster. The plan calls for 400 more buses, increasing bus service by 25 per cent across the region. Much of the increased service would come South of the Fraser and in other relatively underserved areas, greatly increasing the number of residents who are within walking distance of frequent transit, defined as routes running 15 minutes or better all day long. Eleven new B-Line express bus routes would be added to speed passengers along major corridors with few stops. The ones to be launched in the first five years of the plan are Surrey Centre to Langley, Scott Road to Newton via Scott and 72nd, Maple Ridge to Coquitlam, Richmond-Brighouse to Metrotown, Dundarave to Phibbs on the North Shore, Downtown Vancouver to SFU Burnaby and Joyce-Collingwood to UBC via 41st. Later B-Lines in the plan are Newton to White Rock (an extension of the existing 96 B-Line in Surrey), Langley to Pitt Meadows, Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon, Lynn Valley to Downtown Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver to Southeast Marine Drive. SeaBus service would increase 50 per cent early in the plan, providing sailings every 15 minutes all day and ev-
maintenance on corridors such as Fraser Highway, Kingsway and Knight Street. Another $13 million a year would go to add 2,700 kilometres of new bikeways or traffic-separated cycling lanes, including completion of the Central Valley Greenway and B.C. Parkway routes. – Jeff Nagel
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Among the items promised if the transit referendum passes are an increase in bus service, including new B-Line express routes in Langley and other communities along both banks of the Fraser River. ery 10 minutes at peak times. Night bus service would increase 80 per cent and HandyDart service would get a 30 per cent increase to serve the elderly and disabled. SkyTrain and Canada Line upgrades would get more than $800 million for 220 new cars to increase capacity and 10 more train cars would be added to carry more West Coast Express passengers. Expo Line service would increase 50 per cent. Other capital money would flow to new or expanded transit exchanges. The biggest road project in the plan is the $1-billion replacement of the Pattullo Bridge with a new fourlane bridge, expandable to six lanes. The new bridge would be tolled and
No side critics say it shouldn’t be in the plan at all because it will likely be built and tolled no matter the
outcome of the vote. The plan includes $36 million a year in increased money for road upgrades and
Lane closures on 200 Street Detour in place
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Referendum Questions is a Black Press series exploring issues related to the Metro Vancouver transit and transportation referendum. Voters must mail in ballots by May 29 on whether they support the addition of a 0.5 per cent sales tax in the region, called the Congestion Improvement Tax, to fund billions of dollars worth of upgrades. Read more in this series on our website.
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Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Friday, April 3 (Good Friday), and Monday, April 6 for the Easter Holiday. Tuesday, April 7 | 7 - 9pm Heritage Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
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The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015. Please note: Township fire halls and some civic facilities will be closed to the public on Good Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Please visit tol.ca for further information. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE April 30, 2015. 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: Aldergrove Community Centre W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22200 Fraser Highway 26770 - 29 Avenue Walnut Grove Civic Facility Community Centre 20338 - 65 Avenue 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Fire Hall 6 Willoughby 22170 - 50 Avenue Community Centre Operations Centre 7888 - 200 Street 4700 - 224 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
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The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
Fourth Annual Clean Up Langley Day Help make Langley sparkle and shine! In celebration of Earth Day, the Township of Langley will be hosting its fourth annual Clean Up Langley Day. Businesses, community groups, families, and individuals are encouraged to take part in this community-wide cleanup, rain or shine. Join an existing neighbourhood cleanup or organize one of your own. Everyone who takes part will be provided with supplies. Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 9am – 2pm Place: Various locations throughout the Township Register at tol.ca/adopt before Wednesday, April 15.
Public Swim Schedules Get swim information online, anytime, at tol.ca/swim. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
Notice of Proposed Disposition of Township Lands Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to sell Township owned lands, the particulars of which are as follows: Legal Descriptions:
Lot 19 Section 23 Township 8 NWD Plan 2759 PID: 008-152-411 and 1.55 acre portion of Lot 16 Section 23 Township 8 NWD Plan 2759 PID: 008-152-373
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Property Description: The properties are both zoned SR-2 and are unimproved. Purchaser:
The Board of Education of School District No. 35 (Langley). Nature of Dispositions: Fee Simple Sale Price: $6,908,000 Scott Thompson Manager, Property Services Department 604.533.6138
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Upcycling Art Contest Calling all eco-artists! Turn trash into treasure with our third annual Upcycling Design Challenge. Create a unique and interesting piece made from at least 75 per cent found/recovered material. Prizes will be awarded for the top entries: 1st - $500 2nd - $200 3rd - $100 People’s Choice Award - $500 Willowbrook Gift Card Contest entries will be displayed at an exhibit at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre from May 25 - 31. Prizes will be awarded at an evening reception on May 28, 6 - 9pm.
As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependent and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Brookswood, Fernridge, and High Point: until Friday, March 27 Northwest Langley: until Friday, April 3 Aldergrove: until Friday, April 10 Willoughby: until Friday, April 17 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
Deadline for submissions is May 16. For more information visit tol.ca/upcycling or call 604.532.7300. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
It’s All Fun and Games From Here! The Spring-Summer 2015 Leisure Guide and the 2015 Summer Camp Guide are now available online. Visit tol.ca/guides. Paper copies will be available at all Township of Langley Recreation Centres and libraries beginning February 20. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
Willowbrook Recreation Centre Maintenance Closure The recreation centre and fitness centre at the Willowbrook Recreation Centre in the Township Civic Facility at 20338 - 65 Avenue will be closed for maintenance from Sunday, March 29 to Monday, April 6 inclusive. The recreation centre and fitness centre will reopen at 6am on Tuesday, April 7. For fitness centre hours at other Township facilities, visit tol.ca/weightroom. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Willowbrook Recreation Centre 604.532.3500
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Seattle-based television and radio host and writer, Ciscoe Morris, talked about how to deal safely with garden insects during a “Salmon Friendly Gardens” seminar earlier this month. The event was sponsored by the Township of Langley and the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS). Morris is pictured with Kim Greenwood, LEPS special projects co-ordinator.
Transit tax would apply on new cars purchased outside Metro
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The proposed transit sales tax — if it passes this spring’s referendum — will apply on all new cars bought by Metro Vancouver residents, even if they’re sold by dealers outside the region in the Fraser Valley, where the tax wouldn’t otherwise apply. The decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to charge the tax based on where buyers live rather than where a new car is sold aims to answer the concerns of Metro car dealers, who feared their customers would go outside the region to save the 0.5 per cent. ICBC requires vehicles to be registered based on the owner’s home address to determine rates and Autoplan insurance dealers would collect the additional new Congestion Improvement Tax from Metro residents at the time of registration. The request was made March 3 by mayors’ council chair Gregor Robertson in response to concerns raised about the potential leakage of business outside of Metro. “We share your objective of a fair and equitable tax,” Stone said in a March 19 letter to the Vancouver mayor, adding the
collection method will “promote a level playing field for automotive dealers and consumers.” Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese said the agreement with Stone ensures Metro auto dealerships remain competitive with those outside the region, in places like Abbotsford, and the tax is fair to consumers. It follows the same model used by other cities with differential sales taxes such as Seattle and Los Angeles. “We’re encouraged by this,” New Car Dealers’ Association of B.C. CEO Blair Qualey said. “On the face of it, this goes a long way towards addressing the concerns of our members.” People who live outside of Metro in cities like Abbotsford or Squamish wouldn’t pay the new sales tax, regardless of whether they’re shopping at a dealership in their home city or inside Metro Vancouver. It’s not entirely clear what would happen, Qualey added, when a construction company with offices in various cities buys a large fleet of vehicles. Qualey said it will be up to the new car dealers’ board of directors, which meets again next week, to decide if the associa-
tion takes any position in the transit tax referendum as a result of the change, adding there are “differing opinions” among directors. “We’ve always said we’re supportive of strategic investment in good roads, bridges and public transit,” Qualey added. “We recognize there’s an issue of congestion in Metro Vancouver and it’s important that be addressed.” He had previously predicted Metro dealers would be forced to absorb the tax, equivalent to $150 on a $30,000 new car, to keep from losing customers to the Fraser Valley. Retail Council of Canada spokesman Greg Wilson wondered if the province would apply the same tax treatment for new cars to other costly purchases, such as appliances. “If he’s going to enforce it on someone who buys a car in Abbotsford but lives in Vancouver, it leaves you to worry they’re going to enforce it on smaller items,” he said. The retail council has taken no stand yet in the referendum. “We don’t know enough to be opposed and we don’t know enough to be in favour,” Wilson said.
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Daylily gardens celebrate 25 years DOORS OPEN FOR THE SEA SON ON MARCH 28 On March 28, Erikson’s Daylily Gardens will open for their 25th year of educating new and seasoned gardeners about the joys of gardening — and in particular, growing daylilies, hostas and lilies. Pam and Tom Erikson started the garden in 1987 on a bare acre, and opened their doors to the public in 1990. Now featuring more than 3,200 varieties of daylilies and 500 varieties of hosta,
Erikson’s Daylily Gardens is world-renowned and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to their garden, certified by both the American Hemerocallis Society and the Canadian Hemerocallis Society as a national display garden. The gardens are open for an annual open house in July and also for many days in July during peak bloom season. They are also open most
weekends from the end of March to the end of June, helping visitors select the right varieties for their gardens, and offering seminars on a variety of gardening subjects. Both Erikson’s Daylily Gardens and Select Roses, also of Langley, are celebrating their 25th anniversaries this year.  For more information, please visit the website at www.eriksonsdaylilygardens.com or check out their Facebook page.
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Erikson’s Daylily Gardens will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. They welcome visitors on weekends from the end of March to June. An open house will be held in July. Langley Time s file pho to
Smart meter installed at private school following year-long standoff PRINCIPAL CALLS BC HYDRO MOVE A ‘BULLYING TACTIC’ MONIQUE TA MMING A Time s Re po rte r
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After more than a year of refusing a smart meter, Roots and Wings Montessori has lost its power to say no. BC Hydro cut electrical service to the private Langley school on Friday, March 13. “I was shocked. I couldn’t believe they would just shut the power off to a school,� said principal Kristin Cassie. “They had been threatening to cut off the power for over a year now because we have continually refused to have a smart meter installed.� Then, over the weekend, when Cassie wasn’t there, BC Hydro installed a smart meter. “I really didn’t have a choice. But it’s a bullying tactic. I can’t believe in Canada they can force things on people not leaving you any choice.� While residents can opt out of a smart meter but then pay exorbitant monthly fees to do so, commercial building owners cannot opt out, said Cassie. Continued Page 19
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school against wireless technology. “Initially when Una enrolled her son she told me about the dangers of wifi and I did a lot of research and educated myself on it,” said Cassie. “I took all the wireless technology out and now everything is hardwired which is a hassle, let me tell you. But we felt it was important.” The small school, actually
Citizens for Safe Technology has launched a class action lawsuit against BC Hydro and the case is expected to be heard next month. Una St. Clair is CST’s executive director and a Langley resident. Her son once attended Roots and Wings, and she was the original force pushing the
located within Campbell Valley Park, is an Earth stewardship based program that has its own goats, chickens, llamas and gardens. There are about 45 students attending the K-12 school. There is also a preschool program there too. Cassie isn’t sure what the next steps are but she has let Citizens for Safe Technology know.
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SPCA assistant manager Faydra Nichols joins Willow for one last photo together before the husky heads to its new home in Langley.
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due to abdominal pain caused by rocks and soil in her gastrointestinal tract. Faydra Nichols, the assistant manager at the Maple Ridge SPCA, said Willow has come a long way since she was first brought into their care. She said she’s gained more than nine kilograms and is recovering emotionally “She’s becoming quite the husky, with all it’s normal traits. She loves car rides, long walks and going in the water any chance she gets,” said Nichols. She said while they had received numerous requests for adoption, potential owners had to meet the dog’s best interests. “Willow has specific behavioural traits that people need to be aware of,” said Nichols. Huskies are considered highly intelligent said Nichols, and need lots of stimulation. She said Willow is no different. Nichols said they worked on basic commands and impulse control with the dog, and Willow showed tremendous improvement since it first came to the SPCA. So it was time for the adoption. “It’s hard seeing her go.” The dog’s original owner has been identified as a Coquitlam resident and university student. The BC SPCA has said there is enough evidence to go forward with animal cruelty charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Criminal Code. There has been no word from Crown counsel on whether charges will be laid.
Willow, the emaciated Siberian husky rescued by the SCPA in Maple Ridge early in February, has found a new home. The dog was adopted by a family from Walnut Grove in Langley. The new owners, who asked not to have their names published, were excited to offer Willow a new home. However, the new owner said she wasn’t drawn to the dog because of its notoriety. “This is our fifth rescue dog we’ve adopted,” said the Langley resident. “We just lost our malamute to old age a few weeks ago and we initally came here about a different dog.” She said they have always been drawn to rescue dogs because they seem the most vulnerable. She said their last dog was around 10 years old when they adopted it. “Quite often, it’s their last chance to give them another home, so why not?” Willow, the Siberian husky they adopted is much younger. She’s estimated to be between one and two years old. She weighed only 15 kilograms, below a normal weight of 24 kg, when she was rescued. Willow had been assessed with a score of “one” on the canine body-conditioning scale of one to nine, meaning she was severely malnourished when it was first brought into the Maple Ridge Community Animal Centre. Willow then was taken to the Dewdney Animal Hospital, where she received around-the-clock care. At first, she was unable to lie down
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International Women’s Day celebrated with luncheon
Langley Central Rotary Club is once again holding a Celebration of International Women’s Day. The event is being held a little later than normal this year, due to the busy work schedule of the keynote speaker, former mayor of Surrey Dianne Watts, who is now seeking federal office. The luncheon will be held at Newlands on Saturday, March 28. This
year, the Rotary club will be honouring three women of distinction for the work they do either here at home or internationally. This year’s award recipients are Shannon Todd Booth, Jan Morgan and Suzanne Eyers. Tickets are $35 each and are available online at www.internationalwomensday.ca. The event begins at 11 a.m.
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Dr. Sarwan Singh Randhawa has received a 2015 Champion of Diversity Award for his initiatives, both at the Murial Arnason Library and throughout Langley.
Librarian lauded for building cultural connections Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Dr. Sarwan Singh Randhawa has been recognized for his work building cultural connections in the local community. He was awarded the prestigious 2015 Champion of Diversity Award at the 12th Annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards. He was nominated for the award by Township of Langley mayor Jack Froese. Randhawa, the Community Librarian at FVRL’s Muriel Arnason branch, is active in the Township of Langley and has become well known for celebrating diversity through various initiatives both in-library and in the surrounding community. Township of Langley Councillor Petrina Arnason — the daughter of Muriel Arnason, for which the Willowbrook area library is named after — accepted the award on Randhawa’s behalf and shared his message of “gratitude and honour.” Randhawa was unable to attend the ceremony as he was abroad at the time. “Sarwan exemplifies FVRL’s values — his passion for creating and supporting multicultural programs and efforts have drawn many people to the resources of the library,” said Scott Hargrove, FVRL’s Chief Executive Officer. “His celebration of diversity makes both FVRL and the local community that much more inclusive and vibrant.” Randhawa has been a major contributor to the successful organization of FVRL’s Diwali festivities and World Cultures Month activities, as well as local Canada Day celebrations, the Langley International Festival, and much more. He has also served on the boards of many local multicultural organizations.
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Driving Force, OpenRoad Auto Group honoured A pair of local companies have both earned spots on a list of Canada’s best managed companies. Langley’s The Driving Force Inc. as well as OpenRoad Auto Group earned the exclusive honour. This was the ninth consecutive year The Driving Force achieved the status. Jeff Polovick, the president and CEO of The Driving Force Inc., credits the award
to employees’ dedication, creativity and exceptional commitment to customer service. “Every aspect of our success is directly attributable to our staff,” Polovick said. “We have more than 11,000 vehicles in our fleet, but we’re not an equipment company; we’re a service company, and that means that every employee needs to be constantly putting the customer first.
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NEW LISTING IN THE HEART OF FLEETWOOD Just as the title states, newly listed family home in the heart of Fleetwood near shopping, parks and schools. This 2100 square foot 4 level split will give you all the room you need on a large lot with 4 plus bedrooms, 3 baths and a south facing back yard. Ready to move into with lots of rec room or media room space and ample parking in a large 2 car garage. Call Verne Stel today @ 604-857-1100 15290 85A Avenue, Surrey
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“I watch our people perform their jobs every day and they constantly amaze me with their attention to exceeding their customers’ expectations.” “We know that we do a lot of things right, but we are always looking for ways to improve,” said Moe Wetzel, the general sales manager of Langley’s Hino Central location. “So we are constantly adapting in response to changing customer needs and market conditions. We really just focus on looking after the customer, and everything else seems to fall into place. We don’t go out of our way to win awards, but we do go out of our way to win customers.” Open Road Auto Group, which has deal-
erships across the Lower Mainland, including in Langley, was honoured for excellence in business performance. They opened the Porsche Centre Langley last year. This was the third straight year OpenRoad been recognized. “It is a great honour to be recognized once again with this prestigious award,” said Christian Chia, the president and CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group. “Our team has worked hard to set a new standard for excellence in the automotive industry and we look forward to raising bar even higher with some exciting new initiatives we’ll be unveiling later this year.”
$1 million in rebates for members Aldergrove Credit Union has paid its members over $1 million in dividend and patronage rebates for 2014. “One of the things that makes Aldergrove Credit Union different from other financial institutions is we pay our members just for doing business with us,” said Gus K. Hartl, the CEO of Aldergrove Credit Union.
“We are proud to share our success with our members through our Dividend and Patronage Rebate Program,” added Hartl. “Our members earn money for taking care of their everyday banking needs such as renewing their mortgage and investing for their retirement. “In the past 10 years, our members have received
over $13 million.” Aldergrove Credit Union has consistently returned dividends and patronage rebates to their members since the 1970’s. All members share in the ownership of the credit union and when earnings are generated and cash flow is adequate, dividends and patronage rebates are paid to members.
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Flight of the Hercules TEST FLIGHT REPRESE NTS YEAR OF DESIGN EFFORT, HOURS OF SKILLED CRAFTSMANSHIP TO PRES ENT MEXICAN AIR FORCE WITH AIRWORTHY PLANES MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti me s Re po r t e r
Cascade Aerospace conducted the first test flight of a foreign military aircraft from its base in Abbotsford on March 18. The massive and modernized C-130K Hercules aircraft took to the skies in a seamless flight. This begins the completion phase of the Mexican Air Force C-130K maintenance and modernization program which began in 2014 and marks a significant milestone for the B.C. Aerospace Industry. Over the past year, engineering teams at Cascade Aerospace have designed and installed a complete upgrade to the cockpit avionic system including the integration of the advanced digital Rockwell Collins Flight 2 avionics suite to meet 21st century navigation and communication requirements, as well as digital fuel quantity indication and engine instrument display systems. This aircraft, one of two currently in Cascade’s hangar, has also had a new Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) installed and
a wing availability and sustainment program conducted on it. Operational and technical training for Mexican Air Force personnel was conducted at the company’s facility in Abbotsford using the onsite Rockwell Collins Flight2 procedural training simulator. “I am extremely proud of the hard working engineers and mechanics here at Cascade Aerospace,” said Ben Boehm, Cascade’s vice president and COO. “This test flight represents the culmination of a year of detailed design effort followed by countless hours of skilled craftsmanship to present the Mexican Air Force pilots with an airworthy plane. “This test flight will lead to the delivery of a modernized and updated aircraft to the Mexican government at a fraction of the cost of a new aircraft.” Cascade Aerospace employs 600 people. Roughly 15 to 20 per cent of those employees are Langley residents. Cascade Aerospace is headquartered in a 230,000 square foot facility with airside access at the Abbotsford Interna-
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Abbotsford company Canadian Aerospace recently conducted the first test flight of a foreign military aircraft. This begins the completion phase of the Mexican Air Force C-130K maintenance and modernization program and marks a significant milestone for the B.C Aerospace Industry. tional Airport. The facility was built in 2000 and is designed and equipped to accommodate eight narrow-body aircraft. Cascade Aerospace Inc. began as a vision to build a world-class airplane repair station. In 2005, the company won its first contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence for the total fleet management of Canada’s fleet of C-130
Britco nets pair of awards Britco took home a pair of awards at the Modular Building Institute (MBI) Awards held in Las Vegas last week. The MBI is the trade association representing companies in Canada, the United States and 14 other countries involved in the construction and distribution of commercial modular buildings. The Langley-based company won in the categories of permanent modular office and permanent modular retail or hospitality. The expansion of the office space at Britco’s Agassiz modular construction facility won
the them first place in the first category. Designed to be easily expanded as space is needed, the office building features vaulted boardroom ceilings and modern finishes. They won for their Bank of Montreal branch in High Level, Alta. in the latter category. The design offers customers in the remote community access to full-service banking, including a bank vault, private offices, an ATM and a large banking hall. “These projects truly show the innovation and flexibility that modular construction
offers,” said Britco president Mike Ridley. “We’re very pleased that the Modular Building Institute recognized the hard work of Britco’s design and construction team.” Entries were reviewed by an impartial panel of industry and non-industry construction and code experts, architects and engineers, and marketing professionals. Building entries were judged on architectural excellence, technical innovation and sustainability, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency and calendar days to complete.
Hercules tactical airlift aircraft. Cascade Aerospace is an operating unit of IMP aerospace and defence, is a leading Canadian specialty aerospace contractor that provides long-term integrated aircraft fleet support and program management, aircraft maintenance, modification, engineering and integrated logistics support to domestic and international military, government, and commercial customers.
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Save-On-Foods celebrates birthday with new Guinness World Record Thanks to the help of a local music teacher and students from Seycove Secondary School, 1,100 bottles were tuned and brought together to successfully play “Happy Birthday” - to help team members from Save-On-Foods, part of the Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) celebrate their 100th birthday.” The previous record was 475 bottles and with the successful playing of 1100 bottles, Save-OnFoods and their friends are now the Guinness
World Record holders of this title. The feat was completed on Friday in Langley by 172 newly-trained bottle musicians. Darrell Jones, the president of Save-On-Foods, said they could never have accomplished the feat without the help of Seycove Secondary teacher Teresa Harris and her students. “(They) were so patient while teaching a bunch of business folks how to play music with bottles,” he said.
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Active Choices Program free presentation March 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the many ways that physical activity affects the brain and body. Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres. To register call Angela 604-522-1492. Free Community Movie Night Home Church Langley (HCL) is presenting a series of free community movie nights at Nicomekl Elementary School (20050 - 53Avenue). March 28, Saving Mr. Banks starring Tom Hanks, Collin Farrell and Emma Thompson based on the making of Mary Poppins. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Free Admission, Free Popcorn. Call 604-5144663 for more information. Egg-cellent Easter Adventure at the Langley Centennial Museum Baskets And Bunnies will be held at the Museum, 9135 King St. on April 4, at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Cost: $5 per child, and kids must be accompanied by an adult. To register, visit RecExpress.ca, drop in to any Township community recreation facility, or call the Langley Centennial Museum at 604533-3536. Langley Together Society presents Board Basics: 101 Specialists will lead separate group discussions on social enterprise, networking and partnerships, and board/ society membership. April 11, 9 a.m. to noon at The Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence, 6676 203 St. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for registration, coffee and networking. Cost: $15/person (includes coffee and snacks). Register by email at: support@encompass-supports. com.
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Egg hunt at historic Fort Langley April 5, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. All-ages Easter scavenger hunt will take place around the grounds within the fort walls. Kids five and under can participate in the “Egg Scramble.” Cost: $3.90 per youth (age 6-16), $7.80 per adult, $19.60 per family, or free with annual pass. Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation charity benefit Concert in the Country starring Todd Richard and Friends, opening act Danielle Marie Severinski. April 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 25039 8 Ave. South Aldergrove. Tickets $25. Call 778-278-3697. Langley Newcomers and Friends is a non-profit, community-minded club for women of all ages. Meets first Tuesday of every month at WC Blair Community Centre at 7:15 p.m. For info call Dianne Campbell at 604-626-9678 or email langleynewcomers@hotmail.com.
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Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation free presentation on executorship and estate information. March 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Donations accepted in lieu of a registration fee. Phone 604-514-6043 or email: Kate. Ludlam@fraserhealth.ca. Topics include: joint tenancy ; probate; blended families; estate issues; final wishes and more.
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Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Phone the library for more information or to register for this free program 604-533-0339. Langley Senior Centre hosts “The Social At The Centre” April 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 20605 51B Ave. Librarian Sunita Lakhanpal will explain the many services, programs, and devices available to seniors at the library. On April 23, Alice Kennedy will present a slide show on her travel adventures in Africa. Cost $4.00 for refreshments after each event. Langley Legion Branch No. 21 Ladies Auxiliary hosts supper March 27 at 5 p.m. at 20570 56 Ave. Menu: Beef Dip with salad and dessert Cost: $8 adults, $4 for children 12 and under. Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation Pyjama Day Fundraiser March 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wear your pyjamas to shop at the Thrift Shoppe at #109 20631 Fraser Highway. 99 cent sale day on clothing. Free gifts, Easter basket draw, and buy a balloon auction. Donations accepted for Walk to Banff 2016. 87th Annual Bradner Flower Show April 10, 11, 12, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Bradner Hall and school, 5305 Bradner Rd. Abbotsford. Admission $2. Saturday/Sunday chefs, local wineries, special speakers & live music. For more info: Facebook. com/BradnerHall or bradnerflowershow@ gmail.com. Langley Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to help out with Food & Friends social luncheon program. Requires a commitment of twice a month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (days of week and locations vary). Phone: 604-533–1679 or email: ashley@ lmow.ca. Volunteers needed at Langley Lodge Sign up at www.langleylodge.org and go to the Volunteer Page. Or call Judith McBride, 604-532-4209 or email jmcbride@ langleylodge.org. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non profit weight loss support group. For a daytime chapter near you phone Linda at 604-462-9326, for night time phone Jacquie at 604-556-0535. Singles Social and Walking Club seeks new members age 45 and up. For details, call Christina at 604-375-7732 or Dorothy at 604-594-1260 or singsocwc@gmail. com. The Senior Men’s golf club at Poppy Estate Golf Course is looking for new members 55 years or older. Information on the club can be found on club website www. poppyseniormensgolf.com or phone 604530-4501. Depressed, anxious, panic attacks, fears, worry, helplessness? Come to Recovery International, Monday nights 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Langley Hospital cafeteria meeting room, northwest corner. Contact Heather at 604-807-0991.or visit www.recovery canada.org.
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the judging is done purely based on aesthetics and stage presence. The Brennan Gademans was at a cross- competitors do four poses. “Nice flowing lines running roads. Athletic and talented, he excelled through the physique, tight condion both the gridiron and on the track tioning and you need to be muscuas football and sprinting were his lar,” Gademans explained. “I hate saying this, but it is like you two passions. But years of wear and tear and are going for that ultimate beach boy pounding on his legs had done sig- look, basically. “And it is how you carry yourself on nificant damage and finally caught the stage.” up to him. And Gademans brings a natural “Coming out of high school, I was facing some seriously crippling inju- charisma to the stage, thanks in large part to his acting background, ries,” Gademans explained. “Even to this day, I can’t quite run having appeared in some movies as a teenager. right.” His stage demeanor allows him to In his final year of high school — he graduated from Langley Second- connect with the audience — which ary in 2011 — Gademans was dealing isn’t necessarily part of the criteria with intense pain in his legs, at- — but definitely helps as a competitor. tempting to cope “The judges with the discomlike to see that fort through a because it puts combination of on a little show taping and icing for the people to alleviate the watching,” he pain. said. But during a “It really helps practice, he felt having that a sharp pain and stage experience numbness all under my belt. through his leg. “I am absoAn X-ray lutely very comshowed one tibBRENNAN GADEMANS fortable and it ia was cracked, shows on stage. from top to botWhen you are tom, while the up their posing, and you are supother had a minor stress fracture. “They just figured it was from the posed to look like its effortless, even constant pounding and the footwear. though you are clenching everything Wearing track spikes six days of the you got.” When Gademans began lifting week and switching to football cleats, running on turf, running on the hard about two and a half years ago, he weighed 175 pounds with 10 per cent track,” Gademans explained. In a given week, he was training body fat. And now? He is 210 pounds 10 to 15 hours per week for his two with five per cent body fat. “Lucky for me, my legs were alsports. And now, it was all done. “My whole life, I have been super ready super built when I started body active, playing multiple sports and it building so I definitely bring some of got to a point where a good year af- the biggest wheels to the stage,” he ter high school, I wasn’t (doing any- said. “But for me it was just putting on thing),” Gademans said. “I was going crazy because of it. I and creating that symmetry for my needed to do something with my top. I have really filled out my shoulders and my chest and created a nice body, I just needed to use it.” Gademans hit the gym and began V taper.” A V taper refers to how broad a working out. “I was putting on mass very quick- competitors’ shoulders are comly, blowing past my peers who had pared to how narrow their waist is. Last week (March 14), he competed been in the gym for longer and who I at the Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic in was learning from,” he said. “My strength was going through New Westminster. Gademans came second in his the roof and I started realizing it was a perfect point in my life where class — the three classes are based my natural testosterone levels were on height: five-foot-eight and shortstarting to rise, but also I had wicked er, five-foot-nine to five-foot-11 and six-feet and over. genetics for it.” He was in the middle category. This prompted him to begin trainThis event was a regional qualifiing to become a bodybuilder, comer and with his second-place finish, peting in the physique category. Bodybuilding has weight classes Gademans does move on to the proand the competitors are judged on vincial championships, which will be muscularity, vascularity and condi- held in May. “By nature, I am competitive and tioning, which is how low their body fat is and how much water they can of course I was hungry for a win,” he drain from their bodies, leaving their said. “However, I am very pleased with skin very thin for crisp lines and definition. Bodybuilders also do a dozen the physique I brought to the stage. poses so the judges can compare the (My) biggest yet and best conditioning to boot.” athletes in detail. In physique, the athletes are Continued Page 32 grouped into height divisions and
I was going crazy because of it. I needed to do something with my body, I just needed to use it.
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Langley’s Brennan Gademans competed in the physique at the Leigh Brandt Classic in New Westminster on March 14. The 22-year-old finished second in his category at the regional competition and now shifts his focus for the provincial championships, which will be held in May. This is just his third year in the sport, after finding a new passion when leg injuries derailed his sprinting and football pursuits.
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Bobcats Forsyth earns Canadian invite Louise Forsyth is attending a second national cadet girls’ basketball assessment camp later this month. Forsyth is a key member of the Brookswood Bobcats senior girls basketball team, despite being in just Grade 10. She will attend the camp March 27 to March 30 in Toronto. Forsyth, previously attended an identification camp back in December, is one of 26 players invited from across the country who were born in 1999 or later. There are also 24 junior-aged (born in 1996, 1997 and 1998) female players at the camp. “We look forward to this opportunity to assess the progress made by these young nationally identified athletes and for our coaches to provide further direction on their individual performance plans,” said Denise Dignard, Canada Basketball’s director of women’s high performance. The players will be joined at the camp by coaches, technical leaders and mentors from across the country who are all committed to the long-term development of athletes for the senior national team. “When we gather individuals who are all striving for excellence, the energy is tremendous and sparks the passion for continued growth,” Dignard said. Forsyth, who stands six feet tall, primarily plays shooting guard for the Bobcats, helping Brookswood win the B.C. 3A senior girls championship earlier this month. She was a key part of the team, playing every minute in both the semifinal and championship final. She also helped the ’Cats win the title in 2014 as a Grade 9 member of the senior team. Forsyth, who is 15, also played for the Basketball BC’s U17 squad this past summer.
Brookswood Bobcats’ Louise Forsyth goes up for the jump shot during her team’s opening round victory against the North Peace Ookapiks at the B.C. 3A senior girls basketball championships at the Langley Events Centre earlier this month. Forsyth helped the Bobcats win their second straight provincial title. And this weekend, she is in Toronto as part of the Canada Basketball cadet girls assessment camp. Forsyth is one of 26 players born in 1999 or later taking part in the camp. GA RY A HUJ A Langley Time s
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Langley H4 Rebels’ CJ Thacker (right) pursues a member of the Burnaby Winter Club Bruins during Langley Minor Hockey Association’s annual Jordan Owens Initiation Memorial Hockey Tournament last week at Sportsplex.
This is his third year competing, but it will be the first time Gademans does multiple competitions in a year. He is hoping to qualify for the Canadian national championships, which will be held in July. Preparing for each event is a long process. “I have never put so much effort into anything,” he said. “I trained hard through high school and I excelled in what I did. I thought I was fully committed until I realized what it took to bring your absolute best to the stage.” “It is a game of attrition; it is not like you step on the stage and that is the match,” he explained. “The match is being played for 15 weeks leading up to the competition.” “It is not about who is the
strongest (or) who trained the hardest.” To prepare for a competition, the work begins about four or five months ahead of time. This is when the competitor bulks up, packing on weight. “Trying to make sure it is a good weight, not just all fat or water, but lean body mass, muscle if possible,” he said. Gademans got up to 221 pounds before he switched to the cutting phase — dieting and implementing cardio to the routine — a dozen weeks before the competition. “Forcing your body to shave down only fat by manipulating the amount of carbohydrates in ratio to fat in ratio to protein,” Gademans said. “Forcing my body to locate those last traces of stubborn fat and it forces the body to use it as energy to fuel through the workouts.”
This stage also requires the competitor to have less calories than the body requires for its given weight. “It is the mental game that is the hardest part. At this level, you are so tired, so drained, you are not giving your body any energy but you are demanding a lot of energy,” he said. “It is definitely a mental game at this stage to fight the craving and not be cranky, get through every day because you know it is going to pay off.” It takes a lot of time and work preparing for each competition, which Gademans doesn’t mind. Every morning, he does 90 minutes to 120 minutes or cardio work, as well as spending about 14 hours a week working out at what he calls his second home, Langley’s Gold’s Gym. He juggles all this with his job as a graphic designer.
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Spartans capture Keg Cup in Victoria After falling behind early, the Trinity Western Spartans scored twice to capture the Keg Cup in Victoria. The Spartans were up against the UBC Thunderbirds in Sunday’s final. “A great effort by our young, young team that is starting to carve their way,� said Trinity Western coach Pat Rohla. “It was a good result against a similarly young UBC squad. “We had the run of the play in the first half and were a little under the gun in the second half, but our young guns stood well.� UBC had opened the scoring off an early corner kick but the Spartans were able to counter quickly when midfielder Elie Gindo had a tap in off a shot from forward Leighton Johnson. The Spartans got the lead when midfielder Elijah Adekugby headed in a cross from forward Vito Poletto. UBC applied pressure in the second half but the Spartans denied them the equalizer. Andrew Hicks played the full
90 minutes in goal for the Spartans. “Andrew stood well today, controlled things and commended a presence in net,â€? Rohla said. The Spartans had defeated Victoria 2-1 in the semifinals. “We are happy and pleased, with a lot of work to do,â€? Rohla said. “But a lot of talent to work with and we are excited about the future.â€? The team next faces the UNBC Timberwolves on April 10 as they continue their spring season. ••• The Spartans women’s soccer team was also in Victoria for the Keg Cup, earning a bronze medal. The team defeated the Alberta Pandas 2-0 in the third-place game on Sunday afternoon. Thirty minutes into the match, Spartans forward Isabella Di Trocchio took a corner kick and sent it high and towards the near post of the Pandas net. Trinity Western forward Danae Derksen beat the Alberta de-
fenders to the ball and was able to head the ball just inside the post to put the Spartans up 1-0. Five minutes later Trinity Western’s pressure on Alberta’s back line resulted in the Spartans second goal as forward Casandra Silveri stole the ball and sent it forward to Di Trocchio. Di Trocchio was able to hold off her defender as she slotted the ball nicely past the Alberta keeper “It was a nice win in a spring game and it was good to get lots of minutes for our players,� said head coach Graham Roxburgh. “Vanessa Kovacs was once again a tower of strength for us in the midfield. Stephanie Chin did a great job playing out of the centre back role and Jolayane Whitmarsh was very good in her play at centre back as well.� Christina Oliverio battled through the full 90 minutes to earn the shutout for the Spartans. The team is next in action on April 7 as they face the Western Washington Vikings in Bellingham.
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Trinity Western Spartans’ Claudette Allen was named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport track and field female rookie of the year. Allen, who is from New Longville, Jamaica, also won gold for the Spartans at the CIS track and field championships last week in Windsor, Ont. She won the long jump competition with a leap of 6.20m. Two weeks earlier, she had won the same event at the Canada West championships with a jump of 6.22m.
Prior to coming to Langley, Allen was named the most outstanding female athlete at the 2014 Champs — Jamaica’s most prestigious boys and girls championships — and captained her high school to the competition’s team title. And at the 2014 CARIFTA Games, which features countries within the Caribbean Free Trade Association, she earned a silver medal in both the U-20 long jump and triple jump competitions.
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Award winners announced The Langley Rivermen handed out their yearend hardware at the team’s awards banquet last week (March 16). Captain Kevan Kilistoff took home the junior A hockey club’s most valuable player award after posting a career high with 66 points. He also had 25 goals this past season. Jake Kearley won the top defenceman award while Marcus Vela was the top forward. It caps off a stellar season for Vela (20 goals, 46 points) who represented Canada West at the world junior A hockey challenge and also skated in the 2015 CJHL Prospects Game. Kearley led all Rivermen blue-liners with eight goals and 31 points. Goaltender Bo Didur won the team’s unsung hero award, backstopping the team to a career-high 20 wins and personal-best 3.06 goals against average. He also skated in the CJHL Prospects Game. Hunter Anderson (most improved), Zac Masson (most dedicated), Matthew Graham (energy player), Cole Williams (most community-minded) and Gage Torrel (fan favourite) were also recognized. Sylvia Allenby was named the volunteer of the year.
Langley Rivermen’s Zac Masson tangles with Nanaimo Clippers’ Yanni Kaldis during BCHL action at the Langley Events Centre earlier this season. Masson earned his team’s most dedicated player award as the Rivermen handed out their year-end hardware at an awards banquet last week (March 16). GA RY A HUJ A Langley Time s
Cascades’ Kleingeltink all-star on the court and in the classroom Langley’s Joel Kleingeltink has been recognized for his efforts both on the court and in the classroom. Last month, Kleingeltink earned second team PacWest conference all-star honours. And earlier this week, the third-year player for the Fraser Valley (UFV) Cascades men’s volleyball team, earned Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association academic
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Mitch McMichael (front) and the rest of his Vancouver Stealth teammates wore special jerseys that incorporated the province’s flag for Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Mammoth. The jerseys were auctioned off with $9,920 raised for the B.C. Lacrosse Association. The money will be used to help support the travel costs for lacrosse teams across the province.
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all-Canadian honours. Kleingeltink, a 6’4” third-year right side out of Langley Christian Secondary, led the Cascades men’s squad in total offence (3.02 points per set, 15th in the PacWest) and was second in aces (0.41 per set, 10th in the PacWest) en route to a second team conference allstar nod. “Sports are one reason that I went to university,” Kleingelt-
A Langley curler has earned the right to represent B.C. at the Canadian mixed championships in November. Kelsey Steiger, the lead on the Team Joanisse rink, helped defeat Kimberley’s Tom Buchy 5-2 in the final of the 2015 AMJ Campbell BC mixed championship in Kelowna on Sunday. The Joanisse rink curls out of Royal City, Golden Ears Winter Club and
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Golf Sportwagon scores a hole in one the middle $24,695 Comfortline and the Austin, TX – The latest seventh generation $30,495 Highline, with a $1,400 premium Volkswagen Golf has been a huge hit, for an automatic transmission and $2,300 winning the World Car of the Year award, more for a TDI diesel engine. along with the North American Car of the Inside Year and several other titles. The effort and billions of dollars, VW invest- This Sportwagon is a true sport utility vehicle. It has the lower, sportier stance of a car ed in its small car platform, called MQB, is coupled with a huge cargo area that would at the core of this success. This lighter, yet put most small crossovers to stronger platform is so flexible shame. The front seats are the Volkswagen Group has heated and the rear seats split plans to use it for dozens of and fold. The remainder of the vehicles throughout the many cabin is the same as the regubrands it builds. The benefit to lar Golf family, with front and the consumer is a vehicle that is rear passenger dimensions the lighter, can use a smaller, more same except for rear passenger efficient engine and, with huge by Zack Spencer headroom, which makes way economies of scale, VW can 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon for the beautiful panoramic sunroof. The lower the price. The Golf hatchback along dash has high quality switches and dials with the sportier GTI is available in the market now and very soon the Sportwagon and even the base model is fitted with a (station wagon), built on the same success- 14.7cm (5.8-inch) radio screen that doubles as a backup camera. This screen size is a bit ful platform, will arrive. on the small side but VW will increase the Looks size slightly when the 2016 model arrives One could be forgiven for not noticing the this fall. major changes in this 2015 model but that Drive is the way VW likes to do things-- keep What can’t be seen but is instantly obvious the exterior looking familiar, yet radically when driving is the new 170hp 1.8L turboupdate the things that are less obvious. charged base engine, that is so much more The one thing that should get any buyadvanced and responsive, compared to the er’s attention is the new starting price of $22,495, which is roughly $1,100 less than old, less efficient 5-cylinder in the previous the last model. In addition, the base model model. This engine has superb mid-range gets standard 15-inch alloy wheels, heated torque and it runs on less expensive regular fuel. It’s efficient too, using 9.5L/100km seats, Bluetooth and a backup camera for in the city and 6.6L on the highway. The a total of $2,000 of additional value. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon Sportwagon is sold as the base Trendline, continued on page 40
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2015 follows 2014 and 2013 as particularly rich years for automotive milestones – here are five automotive anniversaries. 1955 Ford Thunderbird: The Corvette may have been the first post-war American two-seater from one of the Big Three, but it was the Thunderbird that was the most popular. In fact, after by Rob Sass a disappointing first two model years, Chevy was considering killing the Corvette until the runaway popularity of the 1955 T-Bird made them reconsider. Made famous in George Lucas’ film, “American Graffiti,” the 1955-57 two-seater “baby birds” remain the most collectible T-Birds. Happy 60th.
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air: The 1955-57 Bel Air is probably the quintessential American collectible car, and it introduced another American milestone — the Chevy small-block V-8. The brainchild of Chevrolet chief engineer Ed Cole, the small block was relatively light, easy to service and expandable — from its original 265 cubic inches up to the ubiquitous 350 and beyond. The Bel Air was just the car to showcase the new overhead-valve V-8. Mazda Miata: This one makes a lot of us feel old: The Miata is 25. Introduced in late 1989 as a 1990 model, for all intents and purposes, it was a British roadster that continued on page 43
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wouldn’t leak oil in your garage, or decide not to start below freezing or spontaneously set its dash on fire (not necessarily in that order). Mazda took all the good that we remember from British roadsters (they allegedly dissected several of one of the best, the Lotus Elan) — from sharp handling to a smooth short-throw gearbox — and added five speeds a modern twin-cam engine as well as a beautifully designed manual convertible top. Low mileage first generation Miatas amazingly still trade for under 10 grand in its 25th year; it’s doubtful those prices will hold steady for its 50th. 1955 Chrysler 300: The first of the “letter series” 300s was originally just known as the “300,” although it was succeeded by the 300B, 300C, etc. A gorgeous pillarless coupe that was really only built to go racing in NASCAR, it was powered by a 331-cubic-inch Hemi V-8 and was capable of nearly 130 mph, an amazing figure for the day. Just a few more than 1,700 were built, but it was the inspiration for the sensational sedan introduced by Chrysler in 2005. Happy 60th
Drives-U Crazy Victoria has announced its intent to introduce legislation forcing drivers to keep right except to pass. When the news broke, it seemed to be a top five news item on every radio and TV station and the subject of debate on every talk show. After more than a day of listening to constant references to it I pulled onto the Sea To Sky Highway and got stuck for many kilometres behind a guy who would just not shift out of the way! What drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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PATTERSON, (nee Cave) Francis (Fran) Kathleen 29th June 1942 to 18th March 2015 Passed away quietly at the Langley Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband Dave of 52 + years. Son, Andrew (Andrea), daughter Sharlene Patterson and grandchildren. Celebration of life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 20030 82nd Ave Sat March 28th at 11 am.
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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.
We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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We thank all applicants for your interest! Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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Dale C.E. Ball April 27, 1948 to March 10, 2015
Dale passed away peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Mary and sons, Anthony & Jason (Laurel) and grandchildren, Carter, Jordyn and Lincoln. Also mourning his passing is his brother Austin (Bev) and many nieces and nephews. Dale was predeceased by his father, Willard, mother, Vera and brother, Gerald. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Langley Care Foundation (Langley Lodge), The Rotary Foundation of Canada, Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Langley Centennial Museum, or The Langley School District Foundation. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Langley Memorial Hospital for the tremendous care during this difficult time. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christian Life Assembly, 21277 – 56th Avenue, Langley at 2pm on Monday, March 30, 2015. Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium 20786 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V3A 4G6 (604) 530-6488 Condolences may be offered at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com
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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
• 20/20 Designers • Cabinet Manufacturers • Warehouse Workers Day & Afternoon Shifts Available at Pitt Meadows Facility with Potential for Permanent Positions. BENEFITS & UNION RATES! •Must be physically fit with good communication skills. •Must be accurate and have excellent attention to detail. •Must be able to work well in a team environment. •Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines. Those experienced with 20/20 Design, Machine Operators, Cabinet Manufacturing and with Warehouse experience will be given preference.
Please forward resume to: hr@eurorite.com Attention: Dave Semler or apply in person at: 212 - 19100 Airport Way Pitt Meadows, BC Visit us at: www.eurorite.com
Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time junior sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or 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 with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. 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 Tuesday, March 31, 2015 to: Kelly Myers The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.
www.blackpress.ca
www.langleytimes.com
SELF STORAGE DEPOT is growing again! We’re Looking for a
Customer Service Coordinator For our new state of the art storage facility opening soon at 20986 – 56th Avenue, Langley You must be conscientious, professional, hard working, and most importantly have exceptional customer service skills. This position is FULL TIME with benefits, and you must be able to work weekends. $13/hr to start. Hand deliver cover letter and resume to : 20986 – 56th Avenue, Langley B.C. Between 9 am – 5 pm
SELF STORAGE DEPOT
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NOW HIRING!
Delivery Drivers
With industrial type vehicles only. Vehicle must hold 5000 papers . NO MINI-VANS. • Twice weekly: Tuesday & Thursday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers
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Elite Fire Protection is currently expanding and have an opening for the following: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Full Time REQUIREMENTS:
~ Exceptional phone etiquette ~ Strong ability to interact with customers and employees ~ Team player ~ Excellent knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and simply accounting ~ Good at multi-tasking ~ Skills for working on accounts receivables a must. Wages and benefits to be discussed upon interview. Apply to:
abrams@elite fireprotection.com
PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and excel. Above average key board skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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269 Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Food Service Manager (NOC: 0631)
This position manages store operations including employees, facilities and equipment in order to ensure that standards around people, product, cleanliness and exceptional customer serice are fulfiled. JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT THE RESTAURANT How to Apply: In person, mail, or email:
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The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Senior Accountant. Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. The position Currently working from our Accounting office in Abbotsford you will be part of our team servicing our Canadian titles. Role and Responsibilities • Creating and posting monthly journal entries • Preparation, completion and analysis of Monthly Financial Statements • Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts • Providing support and oversight to all departments from a best practices approach • Preparation and completion of annual budgets • Various other accounting demands Qualifications and Experience • Completion of an accounting designation • At least 2 year’s experience in full cycle accounting • Good working knowledge of Excel • Strong attention to detail • Good problem solving and analytical skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Good interpersonal & communication skills This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits and pension package. If you are an energetic self-motivated individual looking to expand your skills, this is a tremendous opportunity with a company that has experienced continued growth over the years.
Credit and Collections Manager Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. Located in Abbotsford, our BC Finance Division is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager for its BC and Alberta Divisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a business-to-business credit and collections environment. Must have an intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrate successful leadership with the ability to communicate effectively in all forms. The Credit and Collections Manager will engage, manage and work to directly improve the activities of the credit department. Additionally, he/she will manage the administration of all credit activities including the credit approval process, collection of accounts receivables and the credit support function. Specifically, the Credit and Collections Manager will: • Supervise the work of 8 credit personnel • Develop/recommend/implement credit and collections policies and procedures • Make decisions regarding bad debt write-offs • Recommend and oversee both third party action and bankruptcy claims • Facilitate the balance between sales growth and credit risk Preference will be given to those with five plus years of managerial experience and who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Program. Your application should include a resume plus references and a cover letter outlining any relevant experience.
Please apply today with a cover letter to:
Please apply today with a cover letter to:
e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca
e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca
Competition closes: March 31, 2015
Competition closes: March 31, 2015
We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
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Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com ** MONEY AVAILABLE ** 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages Use the EQUITY in your HOME for Consolidation, Renovation or Any Reason. Call Donna at BBK Investments Ltd. 604.341.2806 .super soil
ALL BEST LANDSCAPING All Lawn Care ~ Free Est.
* 17911 56TH Avenue Surrey B.C. V3S 1E2
HELP WANTED
FENCING
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Interwest Restaurants Operating as Wendys Restaurants Food Service Manager S Permanent, F/T, P/T, Shiftwork, Weekends, Day, Night & Eves S 4 positions available S $17.76/hr + benefits avail. (medical & dental) S Anticipated Start date (ASAP) S 1 to 2 years industry experience S Minimum Education: Completion of secondary school
DRYWALL
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
Lawn Cut, Ride-on mower, Pwr Rake, Aerating, Weeding. Hedge Trim, Pruning, Reseed, Edging, Moss Killer, Bark Mulch, Pressure Wash., Gutter Clean. Roof Clean. Res/Comm. Reas. Rates, Fully insured. WCB.
wendyscareers@inwest.com
Accountant
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
* 26361 Fraser Hwy Aldergrove B.C. V4W 2Z7
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
RATES & AUDIT CLERK We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overflow support when required. In addition, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for five (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.
Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
TRADES, TECHNICAL
Bill, 604-306-5540 or 604-589-5909 Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
TURF BOYS. Lawn Maintenance, Weekly cuts, Aeration, Power rake, Lime, Fertilize, Hedge trim. Call 604-309-8798 or 604-888-0743
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CLEANING SERVICES
English Lady - Cleaning. Reliable. Honest. Exc Worker Pets ok Refs Reasonable Rates 604-533-1711
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.NorthWestern Property Mgmt Compl lawn maint, 778-242-8833 www.northwesternpm.com
COMPUTER SERVICES
.SUMMER BREEZE Aerating, Fertilize & Liming $180 Average Lot. Brian 604-318-2192
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
TOPSOIL & GRAVEL
604-531-5935
Ring up profits! Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers!
PERSONAL SERVICES
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CONCRETE & PLACING
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS
Charlotte Psychic Reader and Spiritual Healer
STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com
Erin 604 - 354 -0596
On all matters of life. Extreme accuracy in palm, Tarot card and crystal ball readings.
604-615-2061 Abbotsford
SPIRITUAL
Psychic Reading 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Need Answers? Call Today! Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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DRYWALL
WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs. Sm jobs pref’d. 40+ yrs exp. 604-308-7943
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GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
551
GARAGE SALES
LANGLEY MOVING SALE. Sat Mar 28th, 9am-3pm. 24725 - 52 Ave. Antiques, tools, hshld items & misc.
Turf & Lawn Blend, Planting & Garden Blend, Composted Mulch, Sand & Gravel
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces avail. at 208th St & 40th Ave. 1000 to 1500 s.f. $1500-$4500. HEY! 1.5 ACRES, fenced & secure lot now available on 208th near 40th. Has small trailer with washroom facilities & approximately 3000 sf. of warehouse / storage / service building. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments
Affordable Housing for Seniors
S. Surrey
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706
563 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
MISC. WANTED
FARM EQUIP wanted. Farm tractors, back hoe & equip. Any condition. Call collect 1604-794-7139 or 604-795-0412
REAL ESTATE
INTERVAN PAINTING * Painting Contractor *
625
* Residential / Commercial * New construction * Re-paint Interior / Exterior * Big or Small Jobs * We provide hi-end quality. * Book Now for 25% Off
FOR SALE BY OWNER
CYPRESS PLACE; High security, quiet senior, 50+ bldg. Close to all amens, ie: Seniors centre, Dr’s, lab, stores & bowling green. 2 Bdrm incl heat, htwtr & prkg. NP/NS. Contact Resident Mgr, Ann 604-530-2840. LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, bright, crime free. Incl. heat. Refs. req’d. $720. 604-530-6384.
604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604
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FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES Complete Home Renos ✔ Bathrooms & Kitchens ✔ Plumbing & Electrical ✔ Finishing Work & Mouldings ✔ Small Additions/Bsmt Suites ✔ General Contracting for renos FREE ESTIMATES hudolinrenos@gmail.com www.hudolinsrenos.com
Dave: 604-862-9379
CEILINGS OUR SPECIALTY
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HOMES FOR RENT
WANTED to rent, in Langley area; house for local, professional couple, N/S. Short or long term okay. Exc refs. Call: (604)323-3035
TRANSPORTATION
LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A
100-20436 Fraser Hwy., Langley
FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE 240/Fraser Hwy - Two Storey Townhomes - Newly Updated - Clean and Bright All appl. NS/NP $950/mo References Required. Sandy @ 604.534.3849 and Brenda @ 604.657.3321
Villa Fontana & Stardust
Betsy - 604-312-1437 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY
2008 VW JETTA SEL, 5 spd, 4dr, white, 110,000kms. 2.5 litre gas. $7000/firm. 604-5384883
European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Per Molsen 604-575-1240 VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
SUNDECKS
SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com
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LANDSCAPING
SHAW LANDSCAPING LTD We do Complete Landscaping Spring Cleanup - Gardening Lawn cutting Trees, shrubs. Property Maint., Fencing Hedging & pruning New Turf or lawn
Cell 778-688-1012 msg
SUNDECKS
thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
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TILING
A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173
Langley - SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $639K or $325K each side. 604-807-6565
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• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
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EQUESTRIAN
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768
Specializing in landscape renos Bobcat - Excavator - Decks Retaining Walls - Paving Stones New Lawns-Irrigation-Drainage Hedging and more *30 Yrs Exp. *Fully Insured Call Brian for a free estimate
CEDAR HOGFUEL
Call Ian 604-724-6373
604-773-1349 WOODPECKER STUMP Grinding & Removal 604-219-8143
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Special Spring Prices Sawdust Available
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC
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$45/Hr
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
604 - 259 - 2482 www.arbutusroofing.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826 2007 CHEVY EXPRESS 3/4 ton cargo van. New brakes, tires & starter. $10,500 obo. 604-308-6456
PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453 TOY POODLE PUPS 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
Bachelor starting @ $680, 1 bdrm starting @ $725 2 Bdrm starting @ $795 Heat, Hotwater, Parking Included Live In Manager
604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca
5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or May 1
604.488.9161 750
Vacant Pad 55+. $575/mo. 1 Small pet, for new SRI single or double fr $82,888. 604-830-1960
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SUITES, LOWER
GORGEOUS Murrayville 2 bd/2bth 920 sq ft condo.15,000 in updates. 311- 22022 49th ave. $ 239,000. Jody Blizard 604-356-9811 Homelife Benchmark Titus Realty
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
SENIORS DISCOUNT
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. 604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Call Mitch 604-813-9104
LANGLEY 202/53A, 3 BDRM APT $1070/mo, 4 Bdrm $1145/mo. Quiet complex, no pets. 604-539-0217
TOWNHOUSES
1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca
APARTMENT/CONDO
Household / Construction
752
NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BDRM - 1.5 Baths - 2 Levels
RENTALS 706
TOWNHOUSES
We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids! And are “Pet-Friendly”
OPEN HOUSE
604-537-4140
~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
Langley City, family friendly, walk to senior & rec ctr, schls, shops, Incl heat & hotwater & prkg. Live In Manager
CLOVERDALE 3 bdrm suite. Avail now. NS/NP. $900 incl utils/laundry. Call 604-372-1577 or 604-607-4884
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Park Terrace Apts
Phone 604-530-1912
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
(778)378-6683
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca
www.affordablemoversbc.com
PETS
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $625. 1-604-794-5844
MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING
477
TRUCKS & VANS
Bachelor starting @ $680 1 bdrm starting @ $725 2 bdrm starting @ $795 RETRO RENT RATES. Act Now
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS
604-465-5193
ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS (2006) Ltd
Residential / Strata
851
CALL 604-533-7710
CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS
SOFT WASH SPECIALIST
Complete Landscape Service
NEWER BUILDING; 5 Appls including D/W and insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balc. No pets, N/S. CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES
SUSSEX PLACE APTS
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Roofs-Siding-Concrt-Paint Prep WCB Insured ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~ “Serving the Langley’s 29 yrs” Water restrictions do not apply Cell 604-889-4925
Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.
Dave’s Pressure Washing and Gutter Cleaning
Northland Apartments
604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca
Hydro Tech Power Washing
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
The Scrapper
1 & 2 Bdrm apts available . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley
2 coats any colour
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca
Creekside Villa! 45+ Aldergrove 2BR/2BA T/house, 9’ ceilings; f/p; Clean/Quiet; Pet OK ~ $299,500 604-856-2955 or 778-878-1222
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
Running this ad for 10yrs
PLUMBING
DELUXE 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES in Walnut Grove. Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).
Call 604-881-7111
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
338 Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255
www.paintspecial.com
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
bythebay.com
ALDERGROVE 5487sf lot, 3215- 266 A St. Bright sunny 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $399,000 778-878-1586
Paul Schenderling
604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221
WANTED TO RENT
Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s
Michael - 604-533-7578
Painters SINCE 1977
Over 2000 COLOURS provided by General Paint & Deluxe Premium Products.
SUITES, UPPER
LANGLEY City 3Bd, 1200 s/f, bright clean, lrg patio, gas f/p, shrd lndry & util. June 1. $1350/m 604-725-5921
The Village at Thunderbird Centre
Rooms from $99.00 incls. paint
SUITES, LOWER
LANGLEY Murrayville. Clean 1 bdrm, livingroom, kitchen, 3 pce bathrm, storage space. Inc large backyard, prkg, hydro, gas & appl. Cls to everything. n/s, n/p Avail. now. $750/m. Call 604-888-3395.
LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?
Rainbow & Majorca
WCB, Insured, Free Est’s! Call Henry 778-288-4560
RENTALS
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
604-538-8308
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
APARTMENT/CONDO
Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.
Call 604-531-5935
287
706
RENTALS
55 +, 1 bedroom suites. No pets, No Smoking
TOPSOIL
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
RENTALS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack BC - Move in Incentive! Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented
6295005 6353866
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Langley Langley Centre 20085 Langley Bypass