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39 Getting the Ball Rolling: Tomi Dosen tries out the inflatable “hamster ball” rolling game at the Basics for Babies event, held at the Langley Events Centre Sunday.

The annual drive, which collects baby food, diapers and other necessities, featured performances by Langley country artists and a range of activities for the whole family.

Items collected were donated to the local food bank and the Langley Christmas Bureau.

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Mystery Langley lotto winners named Nearly two years after winning $50 million ticket was purchased, BCLC reveals it belongs to a Langley family D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r

Their names are Friedrich and Annand Mayrhofer.

The Langley family is the winner of a $50 million winning lottery ticket purchased in Langley in March, 2014.

On Tuesday morning, the B.C. Lottery Corporation ended more than a year of speculation by revealing who won the jackpot and explaining why it took so long to name them.

The long delay was due to the fact the winners had attempted to keep their names secret by signing ownership of the ticket over to a trust before it was presented to BCLC by their lawyer, without disclosing the identity of the beneficiaries of the trust.

Because of the “unique” nature of the claim, BCLC said it had to consult with the Inter-Provincial Lottery Corporation (ILC), the national organization that oversees Lotto Max across Canada.

In June 2015, BCLC and the ILC,

ruled that only an individual or group of individuals can claim a prize, not a trust.

“Throughout this process we have been guided by the principle of maintaining integrity of the lottery system — which we uphold by ensuring prizes are paid to the right people and by publicizing winners,” said BCLC president Jim Lightbody.

When a lottery ticket is purchased, the conditions require the player to agrees to their name and photo being published if they win.

In November, the Mayrhofers submitted a prize claim as a group.

“We are a quiet family,” said Mayrhofer, a 67-year-old retired steel fabricator.

“Our plans are to renovate our home, buy some new furniture and maybe take a sunny vacation.”

The winnings will be shared with his three children, two sons and a daughter.

“We have a group of advisors in

place to assist (us with financial planning).”

Mayrhofer said he was speechless when he went online and confirmed he won the prize.

He checked it several time to be sure, then told his wife.

“You can’t believe it,” he said.

“It takes a while (to sink in). It was a dream come true.”

Mayrhofer has won the lottery before, taking smaller prizes of $1,000 win and about $3,000 a number of years ago.

“When I claimed the $3,000 I told the clerk at the prize claim counter that I would see her again — but I never imagined it would be for a win this size,” Mayrhofer said.

The March 14, 2014 Lotto Max jackpot win tied the largest prize ever won in B.C. The winning ticket was a “quick pick” purchased at the Shoppers Drug Mart at 601-22259 48 Ave. None of the people named as winners were involved in a December, lawsuit filed over the unclaimed prize by a woman who claimed a co-worker had won the lottery and was trying to conceal it in order to avoid sharing it.

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Langley’s Mayrhofer family, Annand, Eric and Friedrich, have been named by the BC Lottery Commission as the winners of the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot, which was won in March, 2014. The family had attempted to keep their identities a secret by having a lawyer set up a trust.

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Thieves rob Sources Langley Food Bank Charity ‘in desperate need of help’ after van stolen, gift cards and gas credit card taken two weeks before Christmas DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter

In less than 72 hours, multiple thefts at the Sources Langley Food Bank have left the charity scrambling to find help.

First, someone stole $1,000 in gift cards from the food bank on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Then, late Friday, Dec. 11, the cube van the food bank uses to collect donations and pick up purchases disappeared from its parking spot.

The theft occurred even though colourful decals had been applied to the van four weeks earlier to promote the food bank and render the van less attractive to thieves.

Early on Saturday, Dec. 12, someone used the gas card for the van to buy more than $1,300 of diesel gas from a Clearbrook gas station.

The van was found abandoned in Aldergrove later that same morning.

The nearly 20-year-old Ford E350 was not drivable due to mechanical damage and is being assessed

by ICBC to see if it is repairable.

This all happened shortly after the food bank discovered that its only other vehicle, a smaller van, needed about $5,000 in repairs and would have to be scrapped.

“It has been a challenging week,” said Denise Darrell, Sources’ director of community services.

“This is the busiest time of year for us and the loss of both of our vehicles is going to cause a huge hardship for our food bank and clients alike.”

On Sunday, Dec. 13, the charity had to rent a small van to pick up donations at the Basics for Babies event, which was held at the Langley Events Centre.

The rental isn’t big enough to collect donations of food from partnering stores in the Langley and Aldergrove regions served by Sources.

“We require the ability to collect these donations,” Darrell said.

“We also make large purchases.”

Since the food bank began operating in Langley a year ago, the number of people it serves has grown to almost 600 (as of last week).

The food bank is hoping someone might be able to provide a van or financial help to rent one.

“We are in desperate need of help,” Darrell said. “We are a registered charity (and an) accredited agency in excellent standing, so we can provide tax receipts.”

Darrell can be reached at 604541-4820 or 604-351-7821.

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Denise Darrell, Sources’ director of community services, has issued a plea for help after the Langley food bank was robbed last week. Thieves first stole $1,000 in gift cards. A day later, the charity’s cube van was taken. The vehicle, which is crucial to Sources’ operation, was later recovered, but is no longer drivable.

Cabbies ‘felt blindsided’ by Uber endorsement Spokesman tells Township council that controversial ride-sharing service should be required to follow the same rules they do DA N FERG USON Times R ep or ter

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Saying council should have consulted taxi drivers before voting on a presentation by the controversial Uber ride-sharing service, a group of more than two dozen Langley cabbies came to Township council Monday night to give their side of the issue.

Tim Land, general manager for Pacific Cabs, told The Times the drivers had no idea council would be considering a Uber request for a letter of support until the vote was taken on Nov. 23.

Council voted eight-to-one to send a letter to the provincial government, urging it to allow ride-sharing, “in a manner that ensures public safety and meets the needs of the residents of B.C.” “We felt blindsided,” Land said.

The taxi viewpoint was presented by Mohan Kang, president of the Victoria-based B.C. Taxi Association, who said the U.S. based Uber has a history of operating illegally, does not pay taxes in B.C., nor does it pay the large business licence fees cabbies do.

Kang added Uber doesn’t re-

quire commercial driving licences, doesn’t accept cash or debit cards and does not require drivers to pass criminal record checks or to operate disabled-accessible vehicles.

“We are not saying Uber should not come,” Kang said. “(We are saying) Uber should abide by the rules.”

In a written submission filed at the same time, Kang said the 134 taxi companies that belong to the non-profit association, including two in Langley, are made up of small business entrepreneurs who operate as the “eyes and ears” of

the communities they serve, reporting crime and looking for missing children in support of Amber Alerts.

“We participate in the community,” Kang said.

“Uber doesn’t.”

Kang disputed Uber’s claim that it charges less than taxis, noting the company has a flexible rates schedule that can jack up fees by as much as 300 per cent during busy times.

Uber is said to be valued at $70 billion U.S. and is now operating in over 300 cities and 50 countries.

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He has checked with his immediate neighbours and hasn’t found the owner.

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Preliminary inquiry now underway in March 2014 grow-rip shooting MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter

A preliminary inquiry is underway for a man accused of shooting one man and assaulting another during an attempted grow-rip at a Walnut Grove rural property in 2014.

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In addition to the 32 year-round emergency shelter beds the Gateway of Hope operates for men and women, up to 30 additional mats are put in place during the winter months.

“The need to find refuge during extreme weather events — such as the cold, wind and heavy rain that our community has experienced the past few weeks — means these mats are needed more than ever before.

“We have already opened this extra, critical service to the homeless 14 nights,” Eggie said last week.

“Last year, our average nightly attendance was 18 individuals. This year we have served 28 or more on most nights, with many evenings reaching our maximum of 30.

“Sunday night (Dec. 6) was very busy for us as we brought 34 men and women out of the cold.

We just couldn’t turn anyone away who didn’t have another place to go.”

The Gateway of Hope has been stretched to meet increased demand in a number of other areas this year as well, specifically seeing its community meal numbers spike noticeably this spring and remain steady ever since, he said.

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“So, it’s a pretty important time of the year for us. We’re helping more people in need with shelter and other Christmas assistance, and we’re also out in the community asking for financial assistance to keep on providing that help.

Eggie said the Salvation Army workers are attempting to help these individuals get their lives back on track.

“Many are feeling a sense of hopelessness, but you can help us to restore hope by simply making a financial donation in one of our red kettles or dropping off or sending in your donation directly to the Gateway of Hope,” said Eggie.

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TWU Law school wins procedural battle with province’s lawyers Law society decision to withdraw approval didn’t consider freedom of religion issue, judge says DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled the The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) decision to withdraw approval from a proposed law school at Trinity Western University (TWU) was made without giving the university a proper chance to argue its side of the issue.

In a 43-page written decision released Dec. 10, Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson restored the April 2014 decision to approve the school.

That decision by the benchers of the law society was withdrawn after a province-wide referendum of B.C. lawyers in October of 2014 found overwhelming opposition to the school.

At issue is a TWU covenant all students and staff must sign that includes a ban of “sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman,” something viewed as anti-gay.

In his decision, Justice Hinkson said the law society should have allowed TWU to present its case to Law Society members before the referendum “on the same footing as the case against it was presented,” and its failure to do so was a violation of procedural fairness.

He also ruled that “the Benchers improperly fettered their discretion and acted outside their authority in delegating to the LSBC’s members the question of whether TWU’s proposed faculty of law should be approved for the purposes of the admissions program.”

The university wanted the judge to make a declaration that the society decision “unjustifiably infringes on their Charter rights,” as well as court recognition of the law school, but Hinkson refused to go that far.

That appears to leave the door open to another campaign against the school by the lawyers who oppose it, one which could succeed if proper proce-

dure is followed.

TWU issued a statement praising the decision.

“We’re very pleased that the court recognized the errors made by the Law Society,” said Earl Phillips, the executive director of TWU’s proposed School of Law said.

Guy Saffold, a senior advisor to the president of TWU said the objections to the university marriage clause stem from a lack of understanding.

“The covenant isn’t about pushing anyone away, but about building a community where we’re free to honour our consciences,” Saffold said.

“The same covenant calls for all members of the TWU community to respect the dignity of others regardless of their background.

Loving one another without exception is one of the most important principles of Christian faith.”

Saffold said TWU does not inquire about sexual orientation during the admissions process, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students are welcome to attend.

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to grocery shop and to volunteer at Langley Vineyard Church every Wednesday. But on Nov. 25, when she went to use her scooter — which was chained up in her apartment’s fenced in parking lot — the two batteries were gone. “I never realized how much I relied on my scooter until I didn’t have it,” said Jendron.

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Help ‘Fill the Ambulance’ at Murrayville IGA Dec. 18, 19 MONIQUE TAMMINGA Tim es Reporter

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Helped out by a young volunteer, from left: Santa, paramedic Vince Ford, Trish Stew, Steve Stew and Kim Snow at last December’s Fill the Ambulance event at Murrayville IGA. This year’s campaign happens Dec. 18 and 19.

It’s that time of year again, when Kim Snow and her “Angels� gather at the Murrayville IGA for the Fill the Ambulance campaign. The event takes place on Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Snow and one of her angels, Vince Ford, a B.C. Ambulance paramedic have been putting on this fundraiser for years, with a goal of overflowing the ambulance with food, toiletries and items for babies, including diapers, baby food, wipes and more. “It’s so amazing. Every year, lots of people come out to the IGA, donate or give cash,� said Snow. “But, the need in Langley is huge and is all year round, not just at Christmas.�

Last month, Kimz Angels won the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Community Impact award for all the volunteer work the angels do helping the homeless, single moms, seniors, Langley students and foster kids.

In fact, Kimz Angels is becoming quite wellknown around Langley and has expanded into Surrey.

She now has two Kimz Angels trucks and more angels coming on board, including C&D Logistics’ Dana Matheson, who bought a new truck for the angels.

When Joe’s soup kitchen closed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Snow was instrumental in working with the Langley Vineyard Church to bring food there and make sandwiches. Now every Wednesday a team of Kimz Angels volunteers provide a lunch there. “Too many people relied on St. Joe’s. We had to do something,� she said.

She also helps find housing for those looking to get off the street.

Most of the homeless know Snow well and have come to trust her. “We are all so quick to judge. But no one deserves to sleep outside, no one should go hungry,� said Snow. “I still feel people in Langley just don’t see how huge the need is out there. “We have to keep helping; together we can be the difference.�

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How low can they go?

Does it get any lower than this?

A Langley charity that serves one of the community’s most basic functions — providing food for people who can’t afford it — has been victimized not once, not twice, but three times within a 72-hour span.

Sources, which began serving Langley as the community’s only accredited food bank last year and now has a roster of nearly 600 clients, was robbed of $1,000 in gift cards on Thursday, Dec. 10.

That crime was quickly followed by the theft and subsequent destruction of their only working vehicle — a rather distinctive looking cube van. But the thieves still weren’t done, racking up $1,300 worth of charges on the agency’s gas card.

And if stealing bread from the mouths of the community’s most vulnerable members weren’t enough, this all happened a mere two weeks before Christmas.

There’s not a lot of point in trying to publicly disgrace the low-life individuals who did this — clearly, they have no sense of shame.

What matters now is that the food bank gets the help it needs to get up and running at — or as close to — capacity as possible — and soon.

That means they will need donations of gift certificates or groceries to replace the cards taken.

They are also desperate for a vehicle large enough to collect donations and fuel to operate it.

We’re not worried.

Two weeks is more than enough time to fill the shelves and get Sources back on the road, so that the 600 people who depend on them don’t walk away empty-handed this holiday season.

And if there’s one thing we’ve learned about Langley, it’s that people here always seem to step up when the situation calls for it.

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Gifts from the heart and the closet It’s the most wonderful time of Well, plenty, apparently. the year.

An editor’s inbox offers a veriThat’s what the ads keep telltable holiday buffet of issues you ing us, at least. And in many didn’t know you were supposed ways, it is. to be fretting over each DecemThat is, until things blow up in ber. your face like some kind of faulty One that arrived last week Christmas cracker. warned of the pros and cons of I’m mercifully oblivious to FROM THE “closet gifting.” most of the social conventions Although I’m familiar with the — the must-haves and the mustpractice — even a bit guilty of dos — that accompany the sea- Brenda Anderson having employed it from time to son for hard-core Christmas entime — I’d never actually heard thusiasts. the term.

I don’t really understand, for example, Essentially, you buy generic items on why a woman being interviewed on the sale all year long and store them in a radio in mid-December placed her 1-10 closet until you need to produce a Christholiday stress level at an 11 — too many mas gift at the last minute. viewings of Spinal Tap, maybe? — when When someone you hadn’t thought to mine is more like a 2. buy for arrives bearing gifts — voila! — Things will get done or they won’t; you whip out a pre-purchased item and dinner might be amazing or simply ed- then act casual, like you’d been planning ible; the cat might eat (and then barf up) to give it to them all along. chunks of decorative plastic foliage or It seems like the perfect solution — she might not. (Spoiler: she will). and honestly, it is.

It helps to have a small family, with a For me, at least, it’s far less awkward to uniform mindset. We’re together, we’re give a gift to someone who hasn’t recipeating too much, enjoying a few glasses rocated than it is to be the one standing of Christmas cheer, playing games and there with a present in hand and nothwatching Cousin Eddie empty his chemi- ing to offer in return. cal toilet into the Griswolds’ storm sewer But it turns out a lot of people are offor the umpteenth time. fended when they receive a gift that beSo, what’s to stress about? trays a lack of thought or effort on the

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part of the giver.

One assumes the level of hurt feelings will vary according to the nature of the relationship.

A hastily wrapped box of chocolates from an acquaintance you see only a handful of times each year is a bit different, obviously, than unwrapping a drug store-quality treetop angel from your brother on Christmas morning, for example (true story).

It’s a situation we’d all love to avoid, but how, exactly, does that conversation go?

“Are we exchanging gifts this year?” can be an awkward lead-in, depending on whether it had occurred to the other party that it was even a consideration.

“Great, back to the mall on a Saturday.

That’ll be fun.”

Like most of my friends, I don’t want or expect anything for Christmas this year.

If someone sees something small and thinks of me, lovely. Meanwhile, I’ve got my eyes peeled for anything that might have special meaning to someone I know.

Maybe I’ll find something, maybe not.

Maybe someone will see something and think of me, maybe not.

It honestly doesn’t matter.

You really want to give me a meaningful gift this year? Be a dear and offer to clean up after the cat.

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Christmas not just another holiday

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James Milne (foreground) suffered a head injury earlier this year, when he had an accident on his skateboard. He wasn’t wearing helmet at the time, a fact that prompted his mother to reach out to other teens with the message that helmets are cool, head injuries, not so much.

Editor: The Christmas season is upon us, with all the advertising.

I feel it is disrespectful for stores to rename it holiday season. Where is Christmas in this celebration of Christ’s birth?

I am only one person who will not shop at stores that display “Happy Holidays,” and am passing it on to others who feel the same.

Holidays can denote any other day of note — Halloween, Easter, etc.

Let’s give Christmas much thought for the reason we celebrate it.

MARY KOZAK,

Animals need help at Christmas, too Editor: At this special time of year when we are all in the spirit of giving, many worthwhile charities are holding pledge drives and the media attention they receive is really overwhelming.

Unfortunately, the same is not true for animal charities — in fact, any attention they receive is really underwhelming.

This fall we learned that there have been a very high number of orphaned bear cubs turned in to rehab facilities, and our Langley wildlife rescue is at capacity with 26 orphaned black bear cubs.

While it sounds so heartening to know that we have wonderful places that can offer rehabilitation to our wildlife, the truth is they can’t help the animals without help from us.

This morning, just a single line of text at the bottom of my morning TV news told me that Critter Care Wildlife Rescue is badly in need of donations.

In my grown family, we no longer buy presents for each other — we’ve all agreed that we are past all that. Instead, we are free to give a little help here and there, as we choose. And while we each have certain charities that tug at our own heart strings, I ask you to also consider the animals this Christmas and give something to those that are helping them too.

A list of local animal charities can easily be found on the internet, and I hope you will consider supporting one of your choosing.

JACQUELINE HOHMANN,

Langley teen now on road to recovery from head injury Canada has history of being a LANGLEY

Editor: We wanted to send some great news. James was accepted in to the ACE-It BCIT Electrical program and he is very happy, excited and looking forward to beginning the program.

His words: “Mom, it’s a new beginning and I am very lucky.” He is ready to take on the challenge after all he has been through.

James is one truly amazing, inspiring young person and his work ethic and determination will serve him very well as he pursues his goals after high school.

We also wanted to thank you all for the generous support, kindness and concern for James and our family as we worked through this difficult time and continue the journey to the bright future.

We are very lucky as well to live in this community.

LSS, WGSS and the Langley School district truly reflect a community of awesome educators who go above their jobs to help others.

For that, we are forever grateful for what you do every day.

Enjoy your day and know you are amazing for how you affect lives and create opportunities for youth to thrive when given the chance.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season with your families and loved ones.

Ours will be a great one for sure.

THE MILNES (JAMES, AUDREY, GRAHAM AND JAMES), LANGLEY Editor’s note: James Milne suffered a head injury in a skateboarding accident more than six months ago. He was not wearing a helmet at the time.

His recovery took many months of rehab, during which his mother, Audrey, reached out to The Times (‘Wear a helmet,’ love mom, June 24) to urge others to see his mistake as a lesson, and understand that “helmets are cool and save lives.”

SURREY

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Editor: While reading the many recent articles relating to homelessness and refugees, I was reminded of my own story.

When I entered Canada as an immigrant in 1971, I was well received.

Even though I could not speak English, I tried to make ends meet.

This was accomplished by taking on various jobs, much different to those I was used to in the Netherlands, which were all related to sales positions with heavy equipment.

I began working for commission, selling vacuum cleaners. I had a good run on it, however, when it came to closing the deal I was not successful because earlier on in Holland I had learned not to depend on credit. Selling vacuum cleaners could only be successful if you adopted that concept.

So I decided to work on a labour job in construction. After six weeks, just prior to Christmas, I was laid off. I tried hard to get other employment, but to no avail.

However, we were very blessed. Just a few days before the Christmas celebrations began we were surprised by Canadian friendship

and generosity.

Our Christmas was overwhelming in comparison to what we had been used to in Holland.

Turkey and all the trimmings, a decorated tree, and gifts for all were quietly and secretly delivered to our home. I still remember today that previous to this I had contacted social services in Calgary because we needed financial help.

It was a humiliating move, but there were very few questions asked and our daily needs were provided for. As a family, we remember those days of humanitarian generosity and kindness as the best experience of all time in the worst of circumstances.

I wish that all the refugees and homeless people hopefully can have a similar experience.

Let us show with all the goodness in our hearts that we can reach out and make a difference to those who are most needy at this time in their lives.

ARY SALA, FANNY BAY

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Your boss gives you a large financial gift.

Can your spouse get their hands on it?

Normally, no, but you could lose it or a chunk of it.

Our family law has rules for how your property (and debts) are to be divided if you and your spouse split up. For starters, family property (and debts) are to be shared equally – unless the court decides a split down the middle would be significantly unfair.

But some things, like property you each owned before your relationship, and personal inheritances or gifts you get before you separate, don’t count as family property. They’re “excluded property,” which generally isn’t shared (assuming there’s sufficient proof to establish the exclusion), though value increases during the relationship are.

Money or other assets “derived from” excluded property (say, money you get from selling your gift or inheritance) also typically don’t count as family property.

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In one recent court case, Henry and Trudy (names changed) started living together in 2003, got married in 2004 and separated nine years later. They lived in Richmond and had three children together.

Henry had been with his employer company since 1997. About two years before he and Trudy separated, he got a large $2 million sum as an inheritance gift from the company’s principal when that wealthy businessman passed away.

Henry was a director of more than 30 companies related to his employer company.

Concerned about his risk as a company director should things go south with any of these companies, he put their Richmond family home in Trudy’s name alone for creditor protection. He agreed in court that this home was family property.

Trudy wanted to move from Richmond to Vancouver. So late 2011 (while still together), the couple used the bulk of Henry’s $2 million inheritance to buy land in Vancouver for a future home. Henry also put that land in Trudy’s name alone, and they started building.

When the couple separated in early 2013, only the new foundation had been constructed. To avoid a $500,000 loss, they completed construction although they were separated. They then sold the Vancouver house essentially at cost, avoiding a loss.

Henry argued the $2 million he’d been gifted, mostly used for the new Vancouver property (and the $2 million from its sale) were excluded property, so shouldn’t be split. But the court decided that when he put the land in Trudy’s name, making it her property for creditor protection, that was a gift to her. It turned the land into family property, so the sale money had to be shared.

Several recent cases have come to different conclusions about what happens after a separation to “excluded property” (or its sale proceeds) transferred between spouses.

This is a tricky area, so see a good family lawyer about who gets what after you and your ex separate.

Written by Janice and George Mucalov, LL.B.s with contribution by Milne Selkirk. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact LISA DEWAR of Milne Selkirk for legal advice concerning your particular case.

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Magda and Mark Slaney have a big wish for Santa this year. It isn’t an expensive toy or money — it’s a kidney for their very sick boy, Ryker.

Doctors recently gave the couple good news.

After spending most of his short life in hospital, on dialysis and being fed through a tube, Ryker is able to have a kidney transplant, should one of them be a match or an organ becomes available elsewhere.

Kim Snow of Kimz Angels, a group of volunteers helping people in the community, heard about Ryker and knew she needed to help.

“We can only imagine the physical, emotional and financial toll this has taken on Ryker and his family,” Snow wrote on her Kimz Angels blog: “Angels Rally for Ryker”.

“There is something we can all do to make things better. We can show them that their community supports them — that we are all here to help in any way we can — that they are not alone.”

She points out that we all have responsibilities to pay our bills, buy groceries, go to work.

“Now, just imagine if you had a child who was very sick and required around-the-clock care with constant doctors appointments, medication and dialysis supply deliveries, and various other specialists appointments?”

This has been Mark and Magda’s reality, with Mark being the only one able to work, while Magda cares for their son.

At just five weeks old, Ryker was diagnosed with congenital nephrotic syndrome, and it’s been a constant barrage of blood work, tests, hospital stays and dialysis ever since.

Ryker was born in July 2014. His parents were told a skin tag by his ear could be a sign of potential kidney problems, given that ears and kidneys develop at the same time in utero.

His rare disease means he is susceptible to malnutrition and kidney failure.

Ryker’s kidneys did fail. He was put on dialysis 24 hours a day at first, then 15 hours a day for three months.

While all of this was going on Ryker lost interest in eating. He needs to be in a particular position to drain the fluid properly, which means that every hour his parents need to move him.

Failing to do so causes him to retain fluid, the resulting pressure leading him to vomit.

“Ryker has been so strong through this whole ordeal. His smiles and laughs are what keep his family going,” said Magda.

At 16 months, Ryker weighs only eight kilograms. But with a bit more weight gain his doctors believe he is ready for a transplant.

A live kidney is his best chance, said Magda.

Both Magda and Mark are being tested, but if they aren’t a good match they are asking anyone to come forward and contact St. Paul’s Hospital directly to see if they could be a match.

“The doctors stress that transplant is not a cure, it is another treatment,” said Magda. “After transplant Ryker will be on anti rejection medication for the rest of his life. . . However, the benefits outweigh the risks and he will not have to be hooked up to a machine 13 hours every day and will have a chance to catch up with his growth

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At 17 months old, Ryker Slaney is in desperate need of a kidney transplant. While Ryker’s parents focus their energy on helping their son get better, Langley’s Kim Snow and her ‘Angels’ are doing their best to ease the family’s financial burden. and development.

“He will hopefully also be feeling better which, in turn, will cause him to have more energy to run around and be a troublemaker, like he should be at this age,” she said.

The Slaneys have been told the year after transplant is the hardest, with constant check ups in Vancouver. Anti rejection drugs will make him feel awful and leave his immune system weak.

Through it all, the Slaneys hope their story will inspire more people to register as organ donors, “because there are so many people waiting on a list needing various organs for either a better quality of life or for survival.”

Magda said she and Mark love to travel and their dream is to someday take Ryker to see the world, but until then, “we are taking it one day at a time, concentrating all our love and attention on Ryker.”

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Property tax assessment and appeal process demystified. Learn how to prepare and submit an appeal if you disagree with your assessment. Jan. 6 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Langley Senior Resource and Recreation Centre, 20605 51B Ave. Please register at 604530-3020. Drop-ins welcome. Free and open to the public.

North Pole’s Got Talent fundraiser at H.D. Stafford Middle School Dec. 17. Will consist of singing and dancing acts from students grades 6-8. Performances for the students during blocks 7 and 8, followed by repeat performance open to the public at 5 p.m. No cost, however donations to the BC Children Hospital Foundation are encouraged, and will be collected at the door. Tax receipt for any donations over $20. For more info, email ncavlli@sd35.bc.ca.

Food and Friends annual Christmas Luncheon Dec. 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Aldergrove Adventist Church 23589 Old Yale Road Cost: $10. Entertainment, 50/50, raffle, prizes. Please R.S.V.P. to Timms Community Centre at 604-514-2940.

First Capital Chorus is looking for men who love to sing. Rehearsals every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Willoughby Church, 20525 72 Ave. For more information, call Gord at 604-530-4795 or John at 604-888-0435.

Christmas dinner at St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall at 20676 Fraser Hwy. on Dec. 25 for those in need, seniors, or people who would otherwise be alone. Free of charge.

Doors open 4 p.m. for refreshments and socializing, full hot turkey dinner served 5 p.m. Transportation can be arranged by phoning 604-534-3303.

Train to become a Volunteer Tutor and help a child who is struggling with reading or math. The Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South is a registered charity offering afterschool one to one tutoring for children aged 7 to 13. Information session Jan. 5, 7 p.m. at Douglas Park School. Register at 604591-5156. More info at www.ldafs.org.

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The Red Hat Society encourages women to pursue fun and friendship by going to lunch, dinner, theatre and local venues (a lot of the activities include walking). Call Dorothy (our Queen) at 604-546-3307 or Lois (our ViceQueen) at 604-514-0708.

Langley Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers. Meal delivery takes place Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It usually only takes 1.5 hours of time to do a route. Call 604-533-1679 for details.

Langley Pos-Abilities Society is looking for volunteers. Will be required to become a member of the Society ($10/year). Must have vehicle with trailer hitch, be capable of lifting or moving assistive devices, and available one part day per week. Mileage will be paid. Contact Zosia at 604-961-0117.

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Fort Langley Voyageurs Scottish dancers meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Fort Langley Community Hall. Always room on the floor for new dancers, no partners necessary, any age, teen to senior. Teacher Rebecca Blackhall-Peters is a very experienced and highly regarded dance instructor.

Singles Social and Walking Club seeks new members age 45 and up. For details, call Christina at 604-375-7732 or Dorothy at 604594-1260 or email singsocwc@gmail.com.

Langley Newcomers and Friends is a nonprofit, community minded club for women of all ages. Meets the first Tuesday of every month at the WC Blair Rec Centre at 7:15 p.m. For info phone Diane Campbell at 604626-9678 or email us at langleynewcomers@ hotmail.com.

Volunteers needed at Langley Lodge Sign up at www.langleylodge.org and go to the Volunteer Page. Or call Judith McBride, 604532-4209 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 604594-1260 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 at www.poppyseniormensgolf.com or phone 604-530-4501.

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Brussel Sprouts at their Best 2 lbs fresh brussel sprouts 1 onion chopped 1/4 cup butter 2 cups chopped celery 3 1/2 tbsp. flour 1 2/3 cups hot milk 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 cups swiss or mozza cheese salt and pepper to taste Cook sprouts till barely tender then drain and cut in half Saute onion and celery in butter then add flour and milk and spices, stir until thickened, add cheese and sprouts.

Put in a 2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with butter Bake at 350 for 1/2 hr. or till bubbly

~ Ken Krause Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin 3 lbs. Brussel sprouts 1/4 cup butter 2 onions, chopped 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cups warm milk 1 1/2 cups shredded Havarti cheese 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. each, salt and pepper 3 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (optional) Trim brussel sprouts; cut X in base of each. In large saucepan of boiling water, cook brussel sprouts for 7 to 9 minutes or until tender, crisp.

Drain and chill under cold running water; press out excess water with towel. If brussel sprout is large, cut in half; place sprouts in shallow greased 10 cup (2.5 L) casserole dish.

(Note: a 9” x 13” dish works well) In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onions; stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add milk; cook, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 the cheese, the nutmeg, salt and pepper and bacon bits; pour over brussel sprouts. (Can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for

up to 24 hours) Cover and bake in 375F degree oven for about 40 minutes or until bubbly.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese; broil, uncovered, for about 2 minutes or until golden. Serves 12

~ Janet Bushell Balsamic Brussel Sprouts 1 lb of brussel sprouts chopped in half 1 lb carrots peeled( optional) 3 Green peppers and yellow pepper( optional) 1/2 cabbage diced (optional) One onion (optional) 2 cups of balsamic kraft dressing.

Salt to taste You line a black roaster with foil , the one with the lid . you put all brussel spouts, in the pan, and all the vegetables above are optional to mix with the brussel sprouts, you pour over 2 cups of balsamic kraft dressing, and season it with salt, you put it all in the oven to bake for about one hour with the lid on, the brussel sprouts become very soft and tasty enjoy.

~ Diane Delivuk Almond and Bacon Brussel Sprouts 4 lbs Brussels sprouts - fresh 1/2 lb bacon 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 cloves garlic minced (approx 2 tbsp) Salt & Pepper De-stem and slice Brussels sprouts.

Fry bacon crispy, drain on paper towel and chop into small pieces Add garlic into pan used to cook bacon (there should be some fat left in the pan). Fry on medium for a few mins Add almonds into garlic Pour almond mixture onto sprouts and add in bacon toss until well mixed.

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Saute onions and celery in butter. Add flour, milk, spices and Swiss cheese. Pour over sprouts.

Combine all of the topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of sprouts.

Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees F.

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1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half 1 tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp each salt and pepper ½ cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup thinly sliced pitted dates 2 tbsp liquid honey 2 tbsp red wine vinegar ¼ cup finely sliced green onions 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme 1 tsp lemon zest

Cut Brussels sprouts length wise, place one layer in baking dish and coat with olive oil & a dash of salt/pepper. Cook at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar & 1 teaspoon honey, serve.

The Langley Rivermen are getting into the holiday season by hosting Rivmas this weekend.

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Dec. 6 was traditionally considered a lucky day to make large purchases or to get married.

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either dropping bags of gold down chimneys or throwing the bags through the windows.

One of the best known of the St. Nicholas stories is that he saved three poor sisters from being sold into slavery or prostitution by their father by providing them with a dowry so that they could be married.

By the Renaissance, St. Nicholas was the most popular saint in Europe. Even after the Protestant Reformation, when the veneration of saints began to be discouraged, St. Nicholas maintained a positive reputation, especially in Holland.

During the Reformation, German protestants depicted the Christ child, “Chriskindl”, as a giver of gifts. This helped merge the association of St. Nick with Christmas. Later, this association with Chriskindl was translated to Santa’s other name: Kris Kringle. In England he came to be called Father Christmas, and in the Netherlands, the saint’s name, Sinter Nikolass, became shortened to Sinter Klaas.

The American version of the Santa Claus figure received its inspiration and its name from the Dutch legend of Sinter Klaas, brought by settlers to New York in the 17th century, and the name evolved into what it is today — Santa Claus. As early as 1773 the name appeared in the American press as “St. A Claus.” A popular author, Washington Irving, gave Americans detailed information about the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas in his book “History of New

York,” published in 1809 under the pseudonym donym Diedrich Knickerbocker.

This Dutch-American St. Nick achieved d his fully Americanized form in 1823 in the poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” more commonly nly known as “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke.

It was further elaborated by illustrator Thomas Nast, who depicted a rotund Santa anta for Christmas issues of Harper’s magazine ne from the 1860s to the 1880s.

Finally, from 1931 to 1964, Haddon Sundblom created a new Santa each Christmas for Coca-Cola advertisementss tha that hat appeared world-wide on the back coverss off Post and National Geographic magazines. s.

This is the Santa we know and love today ay with a red suit trimmed with white fur, leather boots and belt, long white beard and a pack of toys slung onto his back.

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Langley Memorial Hospital’s South Tower commemorated with antique plaques M I R A N DA GATHER CO LE T I ME S R EP ORTER

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fter vanishing nearly three decades ago, a piece of Langley Memorial Hospital (LMH) history has been returned to its rightful home.

Four brass plaques, created in honour of Dr. Chapin Key, Marion Ward, Harry Devine and Steward Chapman for their efforts in bringing the South Tower to life, were originally hung in the main lobby at the tower’s opening in 1965.

But in 1988, they mysteriously went missing during the hospital’s second expansion.

It wasn’t until 12 years later that, by chance, they were found by Doris Riedweg of the LMH Heritage Committee and Iris Mooney, retired obstetrical head nurse.

The two volunteers were sorting through a heap of memorabilia boxes inside the unfinished shell of the second floor, when the gleaming brass — and engraved names — caught their eyes.

Realizing their importance, Riedweg took the plaques home to the safety of her basement office, along with several albums of newspaper clippings and photographs that the hospital does not have room to store.

And now — thanks to the work of many volunteers — to commemorate the South Tower’s 50th anniversary, the plaques have been refurbished and reinstalled in the window of the reception and admitting office (across from the Chapel) in what was once the original main lobby.

Woodworker Charlie Iberg donated a signature carved board to fasten the plaques to, and plant services at the hospital installed it for display.

The unveiling ceremony was held Nov. 6.

••• The following are excerpts from Riedweg’s presentation on the four individuals honoured on the plaques.

Dr. Chapin Key Without Dr. Chapin Key’s leadership and persistence, the South Tower would not have been here to become the cornerstone of the present facility. In 1957, he was appointed to chair the hospital expan-

Susan, Edna and Brian Key helped to unveil four brass plaques at Langley Memorial Hospital Nov. 6 to commemorate the opening of the south tower in 1965. The Keys are descendants of Dr. Chapin Key, who is honoured on one of the plaques.

sion committee, a position he held until the building was completed in 1965.

At the same time, Dr. Key carried on a busy survival practice in the area, as he was the only general surgeon on staff, both of Langley Memorial and Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock.

Dr. Key was a skilled surgeon and an excellent diagnostician. He was also a very caring physician, first and foremost concerned with his patients’ welfare. To the staff, he was both a doctor who commanded respect and a person possessed of an exceptional sense of humour.

From working with the expansion committee, Dr. Key became interested in hospital administration and, in 1966 after the new hospital was firmly established, he left Langley with his family to com-

plete a Masters degree in hospital administration in Minneapolis.

Returning to Canada, he held several positions at Vancouver General Hospital before becoming administrator and president of that hospital. From there, he went to Victoria where he held the position of Deputy Minister of Health from 1978 to 1981.

Dr. Key never lost interest in LMH. In 1993, he became a member of the heritage committee, formed for the purpose of writing the hospital history book, The Hospital on the Hill.

Dr. Key passed away on Nov. 8 last year.

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When the nurses residence opened in 1949, Miss Ward became a kind of house mother to the residents. She was a sincere advocate and friend, not only to the girls who lived in residence, but to all staff in every department of the hospital.

And she had more than her nurses — she had her nurses’ husbands, children or boyfriends as well. All came within her scope of caring.

But at the same time, she insisted on professionalism and, by example, encouraged devotion to duty, co-operation and a good rapport between departments and medical staff.

Miss Ward was a member of the LMH expansion committee, giving hours and hours of her time to make the new hospital a testimony to the excellence in patient care that she demanded of herself and her staff. continued on page 33

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Harry Devine In the first fifty years of the hospital, the role of chief executive officer was held by only four people. Harry B. Devine was the first. He held the position of administrator from the opening of the cottage in July, 1948 until his retirement on Dec. 31, 1963.

Mr. Devine was actively involved in the planning of the hospital expansion for almost 10 years. But, he retired a year before the building opened.

His involvement with the hospital dates back to November, 1942 when he was elected secretary treasurer of the newly formed hospital committee. That was six years before the cottage hospital opened.

At that time, he was a municipal employee where he held a variety of positions. In 1947, he left the municipal hall to become, on behalf of the Langley Memorial Hospital Society, a co-contractor with Mr. A. E. Sherritt for the first hospital building.

Shortly afterwards, he was hired as secretary/manager of the shoptalk and then the first administrator, and secretary of the board of trustees.

Mr. Devine passed away in March 1973 in the hospital he had served for 17 years.

Stewart Chapman Stewart Chapman was the hospital’s second administrator and, as such, took over Mr. Devin’s position on the expansion committee in 1964. It was a time of much change and growth, both for the hospital and for the Langley area.

When he came to Langley, Mr. Chapman’s goal was full accreditation status for the hospital — a goal which, with the cooperation of his staff and colleagues, was eventually achieved.

Mr. Chapman had no trouble appropriating the cooperation of his staff. He steered the ship with a firm, yet gentle hand. He was respected by every member of the crew, and had a cheery word for all. When a new employee joined the staff, he would always extend his hand and say, “welcome aboard.”

Only someone who worked closely with him could know how hard Mr. Chapman worked to keep his ship on a steady course.

His personal secretary, the late Evelyn Daly, said he had a fabulous memory.

She said it boggled the mind how well he could remember details.

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Working with a team of mentors, each class in the six-week Langley Fundamental is Langprogram focuses on a different ley’s first school to participate in aspect of healthy living. The girls an innovative after school prohave done Zumba lessons, raw gram that teaches inner beauty beauty photo shoots, art therapy, and self-confidence to “tweenhealthy eating workshops and age” girls. dream board building.

BeaYOUtiful, which has been “We usually do 10 to 15 girls running in Surrey schools for maximum because we find that three years, is about creating having this close circle builds a healthy lifestyles and relationships, said founder Taylor Hui, 20, really big sister friendship and the girls are willing to open up a professional model and commore,” Hui said. munications student at Simon “And our mentors are a young Fraser University. age, they range between 16 to 24.

“We really focus on the concept We do that specifically because of self-love, which is learning to we know the girls will open up love yourself first and apprecion a completely different level. ate your unique traits and your We’re not there to be a teacher or special attributes and embrace a councillor or a parent — it’s rethem,” Hui said. ally a sister friendship.

“In doing that, and “It’s crazy, but a lot learning to love who of these girls just want you are, you can pass someone to talk to.” that on to others and In her experience, see others for their Hui says a lot of the true beauty.” self-esteem issues Hui came up with emanate from social the concept when she media. was in Grade 11, and “I think, a lot of launched the protimes, people start gram while she was sourcing out what they in Grade 12. Targeting like in other people, girls ages 10 to 13, Hui which is great — findsays she created the ing beauty in others is curriculum through amazing — but I think her own personal that has to start from experiences. yourself first, and then “In high school, a lot you can pass it on to of my friends had self TAY L O R others,” she said. esteem issues, eating HUI “For so many of disorders and really these girls, when they tore people down to wake up in the morning the first lift themselves up,” she said. thing they do is go on Instagram.

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Langley Fundamental students Alexys Haddock-Walper, Jordan Snyder, Jennifer Tan, Zoe McHale-Boulter, Stefanie Robb, Christina Constantinou, Juliette Thompson, Elizabeth Hopton, Erin Wansink and Amy DeWolff took part in the BeaYOUtiful program’s first Langley classes. Founder Taylor Hui, along with mentor Anumeet Chepal (far right), are hoping to bring the program to more schools in Langley in the spring.

day if it’s not inspiring thoughts of encouragement.”

So far, the impact on the students has been amazing, Hui said.

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Hemisphere, including Having long-term numerous locations information on bird in B.C. occurrence is very Back in 1900, there helpful for monitorwas already a popular ing any changes that Christmas time recreoccur due to habitat ational activity involvloss, climate change or ing birds — shooting pollution. It’s keeping them. tabs on the “canary in That first year the coal mine.” when bird enthusiast Each location Chaplin got people consists of a 24interested in counting km diameter circle. live birds instead, 27 Organizers meet up observers took part in with participants early 15 different regions. in the morning and Last Christmas, the then teams fan out to bird count featured a different zones within record number of obthe circle. At the end servers: 72,653 in total, of the day, the birders with 62,211 of these usually meet over a in the field. Canadian meal and report their field observers numsightings. bered 10,123, while If you have an in3,918 stayed inside terest in birds, it’s a and watched their great opportunity to

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Clements captured this photo of a varied thrush from his own deck. The White Rock/Langley bird count takes place Jan. 3. hone your identification skills. Novices are put in teams led by long-time birders and I have found it has been a great way to learn my birds better.

It’s also exciting to explore the various parks and other natural areas in our region, knowing that just around the next corner there might be a bird that no other group has found that day.

I’ve participated in sunshine, in frigid cold or in heavy rain — regardless of the weather, it is an opportunity to get out there and enjoy the outdoors, while making a con-

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Here is the local list for 2015-2016: White Rock/Langley Jan. 3; Abbotsford-Mission Jan. 2; Chilliwack Dec. 19; Ladner Dec. 27; Pitt Meadows Jan 2; and Vancouver Dec. 20.

For more info, see the British Columbia Field Ornithologists website at bcfo.ca/cbc20142015-test/.

On the website you can look up your local count and then simply email the person in charge to sign up.

David Clements is a professor of biology and environmental studies at Trinity Western University.

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Lawrie on the move to Chicago Langley’s Brett Lawrie is on the move.

Lawrie was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Chicago White Sox last week (Dec. 9) in exchange for pitchers Zack Erwin and J.B. Wendelken.

Lawrie hit .260 with a career-high 16 home runs and 60 RBIs in his lone season in Oakland.

He came to the Athletics from the Toronto Blue Jays as part of last year’s blockbuster trade which landed the Jays Josh Donaldson, the 2015 American League most valuable player.

Lawrie was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2008 Major League Baseball amateur draft.

At the time, Lawrie was the highest Canadian position player drafted.

For his MLB career, Lawrie is a .263 hitter with 59 home runs and 217 RBIs. He also has a .316 on-base percentage. He made his Major League debut in 2011 with Toronto and has played 494 games.

Lawrie, who turns 26 in January, played in the Langley Blaze Premier program and is a 2008 graduate of Brookswood Secondary. He has also represented Canada at various international competitions, including at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Langley Rivermen defenceman John Schuldt helps collect the teddy bears that hit the ice to celebrate the home team’s first goal on Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.

Thirteen hundred stuffed animals were collected on Teddy Bear Toss night, which will now be donated to the Christmas Bureau. While the donation was nice, the Rivermen did not fare very well on the ice that night, falling 7-4 to the visiting Vernon Vipers. See page 40 for more.

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Langley’s Dayle Jeras excelled both on the pitch and in the classroom for the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s soccer team.

When people comment on just how hard it can be to balance a full-time job with every day life, Dayle Jeras usually has them beat.

After all, how many people try to juggle full-time academics while working four days a week and, to top it all off, training fulltime to play the highest level of women’s university soccer?

But that is exactly what the 22-year-old from Langley has had on her plate these past few months.

Jeras is set to graduate in April from the University of the Fraser Valley with her degree in business and finance.

And Jeras has excelled both on the pitch — she started for the UFV Cascades women’s soccer team since her sophomore season and has worn the captain’s armband the past two seasons

— as well as in the classroom.

For the second consecutive year, Jeras earned Canadian Interuniversity Sport academic all-Canadian honours for 2014/15. To do so, a student-athlete must achieve an average of 80 per cent or higher in their classes, while also competing in a CIS sport.

Jeras had a 3.55 grade point average for that time period.

The academic all-Canadian awards are announced the following year, so she will find out next November if she earned the award for her fifth year as well.

Jeras said her grades improved in her third year, once she settled on her major.

“I have always cared about school; I have wanted to do well in a career and soccer was an avenue that has taken me there,” she said.

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Coming out of high school — Jeras is a 2011 Brookswood Secondary graduate — she had considered going to the U.S. to play soccer.

“UFV was the option I could do both,” she said.

She also credits soccer for her success in the classroom. “(Soccer) gives you structure and a big support system,” she explained.

“You have people looking out for you all the time. When you have a set soccer schedule and having those people around you on and off the field, who want you to succeed, it really helps.

“You know help is always there,” Jeras said, adding she is not sure if regular students have that support network.

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The Walnut Grove Gators Grade 8 girls and junior girls basketball teams were both victorious over the weekend while the senior boys brought home the silver medal.

The Grade 8 squad was competing at a tournament hosted by H.D. Stafford Middle School.

The Gators defeated Maple Ridge 43-15 in the championship game, in what head coach George Kozlovic called his team’s best game of the young season.

Walnut Grove also beat Enver Creek 42-12 in the opening round while edging Seaquam 28-21 in the semifinals.

The Walnut Grove junior girls were victorious at the annual Victoria Christmas Tournament, a 16team event played at schools across the city.

The Gators beat the York House Tigers 7120 and the Ballenas Whalers, 84-26, in the first two rounds.

The semifinals saw them beat a familiar foe, the Brookswood Bobcats, 68-49.

And in the championship final, it was Walnut Grove defeating the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers 68-62.

The ’Cats wound up placing fourth, going 2-2 at the tournament.

Brookswood also had a team in the 32-team senior girls Victoria Christmas Tournament, going 2-2.

The Bobcats were without a pair of key starters in Aislinn Konig and Louise Forsyth, who were both in Toronto for a Basketball Canada age-group camp.

The ’Cats beat York House 72-35, lost 64-56 to Seycove, beat Oak Bay 61-57 and lost their final game, 58-49 to St. Albert.

••• The Walnut Grove senior boys team lost in the championship finals at Vancouver College’s Emerald Tournament on Saturday.

The Gators — ranked third in the province among 4A senior boys teams — fell 82-75 to the top-ranked Kelowna Owls in the championship final.

It was the Gators first loss of the season after starting with five wins, including taking all three the weekend before at the Walnut Grove Candy Cane Classic.

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The Langley Times www.langleytimes.com Langley Rivermen’s Dominic Franco (#11) and Surrey Eagles’ Jeffrey Stewart get tangled up on the ice during Sunday’s BCHL game at the South Surrey Arena.

The teams played to a 3-3 tie. The Rivermen host a trio of home games this weekend at the Langley Events Centre with free admission as part of Rivmas.

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Rough weekend for Rivermen The Langley Rivermen managed just one point over the weekend in a pair of BCHL junior A hockey games.

The Rivermen were blasted 7-4 on Saturday night by the visiting Vernon Vipers at the Langley Events Centre before playing to a 3-3 draw with the Surrey Eagles the following afternoon at the South Surrey Arena.

The team’s record sits at 1813-1-0 and their 37 points have them in third place in the Mainland Division.

John Schuldt led the offence with a goal and an assist against Surrey while Max Kaufman and Matthew Graham had the other goals.

Nickolas Trenciansky made 35 saves in goal.

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Against Vernon the night before, the Rivermen were down 4-0 less than 11 minutes into the game.

Torrin White did get the home side on the board — triggering stuffed animals to hit the ice as part of the team’s Teddy Bear Toss night — but Langley failed to build on that in the second period as the teams each scored twice in the middle stanza.

Graham and Zac Masson had the Langley goals. Troy Ring made it 6-4 with four minutes to play but the Vipers scored into the empty net for the 7-4 final score.

Up next for Langley is a trio of home games this weekend.

And as part of the club’s Rivmas celebration, attendance will be free to all three games.

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And Jeras was successful not just in her academics, but on the field as well as the starting centre-back.

Cascades coach Rob Giesbrecht said it was fantastic to see Jeras develop as a leader, both on and off the field.

“She (did) a fantastic job of looking out for her teammates and having their backs,” he said.

Jeras eligibility came to an end

Those in attendance also receive a $5 voucher, which is good towards merchandise for Friday’s game against Powell River (7:15 p.m.), $5 towards food on Saturday against Coquitlam (6 p.m.) and $5 towards either food or merchandise on Sunday against Prince George (3 p.m.).

••• The struggles continue for the Langley Knights junior B hockey club as they lost 6-3 to the Ridge Meadows Flames on Dec. 10 and 7-1 to the Richmond Sockeyes on Monday night.

The Knights host Aldergrove tomorrow (Thursday) at the George Preston Recreation Centre (7:30 p.m.).

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this fall with the Cascades losing in the Canada West playoffs.

But she has nothing but good memories over her five seasons with the team.

“It is something that you can’t really match. Devoting five years to one thing, it is something that is very unique and rewarding,” she said.

“Watching the team develop over the past five years, it has been really fun to be a part of that.”

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Each age group saw a top lineman, leadership award, most improved, defensive and offensive award presented.

Lucca Patterson (atom), Ryan Goeson (peewee), Nolan Macleod (junior bantam) and Ryan Taylor (bantam) won the top lineman awards while Ben Evans (peewee), Jordan Williams (peewee), Jacob Evans (junior bantam) and Connor Hurley (bantam) were recognized with leadership awards.

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• Consistent, reliable attendance is req. in order to successfully perform & complete the essential job functions and duties of this position • Good knowledge of accounting principles is required Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to hr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

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her family, her grandchildren, gardening, playing scrabble, volunteering, enjoying long walks and travelling the world.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Carmen (Robert), Rhoda (Jerry), Laura (Steve) & Jayson; grandchildren, Katie (Davis), Danielle, Cameron, Kirsten, Andrew (Julia), Matthew, Aaron, Joel & Emma; brothers Bill, Henry & Gus (Iris), and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Selma’s life will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Abbotsford, BC. Donations in memory of Selma can be made to World Vision (www.worldvision.ca).

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

604-575-5555.

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Prins Greenhouses is hiring a greenhouse service technician.

The qualified applicant should have greenhouse maintenance experience with knowledge of ventilation, shade and heating systems. Electrical and welding experience would be considered an asset.

ON THE WEB: Call 604-575-5555 to place your message

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The position is full-time with some overtime and week-end work. Duties include repairing and troubleshooting heating, shading, climate control, CO2 and irrigation systems and glass repair. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work at heights from a ladder. Fluent English is mandatory.

CHRISTMAS CORNER

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CRAFT FAIRS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

ANY TREE $28 604-856-8457 A & H TREE FARM 2786 Cottonwood St. Btwn. Bradner & Lefeuvre South of Fraser Hwy.

Call today to reserve your spot in the

Kwantlen First Nation Sat., Dec 19th, 10am-4pm

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant.

By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required.

The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.

Please send your resume with cover letter by Thursday, December 31, 2015 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

Wage is negotiable, depending on experience.

Fax or e-mail resume: 604-852-4090 dave@prinsgreenhouses.com

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HELP WANTED

Security Officer Training

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 156

40 Hours, JIBC approved.

Full job placement.

Call 604-859-8860 to register.

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

GREENHOUSE LABOURER

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand.

Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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FARM WORKERS

3 Farm Workers Required Seasonal, F/T start Feb 15, 2016.

General farm labour includes indoor/outdoor work. Ability to perform physical & repetitive duties in fast-paced environment.

Experience an asset. Rural areas needs own transportation.

Minimum wage.

Fax resume to: 604-530-9966.

Westcan Greenhouses Ltd, 2527-210 St, Langley, BC

SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.50/hr plus AD&D benefits.

Positions available immediately. English language not required. Positions open to all persons (incl. youth, aboriginals, new immigrants and all others) demonstrating their ability to meet expectations of full time, physical work in greenhouse environment.

To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656

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NIGHT SHIFT Supervisor required with lumber re-manufacturing experience. Preference given to those with re-sawing, grading and packaging experience. Previous supervisory experience an asset. Wages commensurate with experience. del.greendale@shaw.biz.ca CASHIER & STOCK PERSON for produce store F/T. Drop off resume in person 6343-198th St. (across Superstore) or call: 604-533-8828 WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.

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SALES

A Senior Retirement community is currently looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager. You will outreach in White Rock, South Surrey and other local communities. Duties include tours, follow ups, relationship building. Candidate should have experience with seniors, event planning, community relations. swright@pacificcarlton.com

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Woman with a disability requires a perm P/T SUPPORT WORKER to provide care for various duties & shifts. You must have completed a certified support worker program & have current First Aid certificate.

Please call 604-961-0874

Women with a disability requires a permanent part time support worker to provide care for various duties and shifts. You must have completed a certified support worker program and have current first aid certificate. Please contact 604-961-0874

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Grieg Seafood BC is hiring!

Veterinarian

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VOLUNTEERS

BECOME A VOLUNTEER LITERACY or MATH TUTOR and help a child who is struggling to learn! You must have excellent English and/or math skills, and enjoy working with children. Tutoring locations in both Surrey & Langley.

Extensive training provided. The Langley information session will be held Tuesday, January 5th at 7 PM at Douglas Park School, 5409 - 206 St. Langley. The Surrey information session will be held Wednesday, January 6th, at 7 PM the Learning Disabilities Association office, #201 - 13766 - 72 Ave. Pre-register at 604-591-5156. Info: www.Ldafs.org

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

$500 loans and more No credit checks Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

1-877-776-1660 Apply at moneyprovider.com

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

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Digital Media Representative

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract.

NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.

Black Press | Surrey, BC

• Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers’ homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

Black Press Community Media is the largest independently-owned media company in Canada, with more than 80 titles and websites in British Columbia.

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

Digital Sales We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding digital team as a Black Press Digital Media Rep. The Digital Sales Rep is responsible for achieving monthly revenue objectives within an assigned cluster or market. The Digital Sales Rep will work closely with an assigned team and category to drive product adoption and revenue growth.

Responsibilities • Identify, pitch and close advertising sales to local and regional clients • Develop strong relationships with clients • Co-manage pipeline and sales channel • Ensure knowledge of digital media is current via corporate training and self-development Job Qualifications • Proven digital sales experience • Professional written and oral communication skills • Eager, self-starter that is motivated to work in a rapidly changing business • 3+ years of experience selling digital advertising in a similar role We Offer • Great working environment • Competitive salary/commission • Excellent benefit package Full job description at: blackpress.ca Please submit your resume with cover letter and related work experience to: Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development Email: afranklin@blackpress.ca Competition closes: December 31, 2015 We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Marketing Consultant The Abbotsford News, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant.

This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.

Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.

Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2015 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Thank you for your interest in Grieg Seafood.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Find quality employees.

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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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

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates.

WCB/Fully Insured

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$25 Off with this Ad

FREE ESTIMATES

Jerry, 604-500-2163

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

PRISM PAINTING CO.

DRYWALL

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min.

Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

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20% discount on re-painting or

3 rooms $299

ELECTRICAL

Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

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

LOW RATES 604-617-1774 NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable.

Renos & small jobs. Res & comm.

7 Days. Free est. 604-710-5758.

FENCING

ELECT SERVICES Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

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Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

****GUTTER CLEANING**** SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE ~~ Call Ian 604-724-6373 ~~

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SUNDECKS

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp.

Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Reno’s, Additions, Shops/Garages - from start to finish Suite Legalization Specialist WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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REAL ESTATE 625

CYPRESS PLACE; High security, quiet senior, 50+ bldg. Close to all amens, ie: Seniors centre, Dr’s, lab, stores & bowling green. 1 Bdrm incl heat, htwtr & prkg. NP/NS. Contact Resident Mgr, Ann 604-530-2840.

Call 604-530-5646 Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Langley

The Parkview Terrace 5400 ~ 204 St. 2 bdrm suite Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a 55+ building. N/S,N/P.

Call: 604-220-6905

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HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

PAD AVAILABLE in 55+ adult park in Abbotsford. Pet OK. CHUCK 604-830-1960

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION BROOKSWOOD. Looking for a male roommate. N/S, N/P. No drinking/drugs. Furnished. $500 incl utils. Call 604-340-7036.

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio, 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool & rec facility.

Incl heat & 1 prkg stall. No pets

750

TRANSPORTATION

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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 & approx 3000 sq/ft of warehouse / storage / service building.

Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments

845

Close to Crescent Beach, park and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P. Pick your floor and rent.

1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838.

Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669 www.kiwanisparkplace.com

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

SUSSEX PLACE APTS Bachelor,1 bdrm & 2 bdrm Call for Availability Langley City, walk to senior & rec centre, schools, shops.

Incl heat & hotwater & prkg.

Live In Manager

LANGLEY, 202 & 57A, 3 Bdrm apt, $1070/mo, quiet family complex, cls to shopping. call 604-539-0217.

604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604

736

FREE: heat, hot water, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

HOMES FOR RENT

The Village at Thunderbird Centre DELUXE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES in Walnut Grove, Langley Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry.

Live, shop, work & play all in one location.

Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578 Betsy - 604-312-1437

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

3 bedroom 2.5 bath split level 2 car garage aldergrove $1800.00 / month 604-868-2995

604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Bachelor, 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm Call for Availability Langley City, family friendly, walk to senior & rec ctr, schls, shops, Incl heat & hotwater & prkg.

Live In Manager

Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts.

SUITES, LOWER

2 BDRM BSMT on 148 & 59 A Ave. Cable TV,WIFI, Hydro Incld.$750.

778-881-3708.

Phone 604-530-1912

Park Terrace Apts

KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach

Call 604.449.4940 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

House on 1/2 Acre Lot. GOOD INVESTMENT. 13672 Bentley Rd - close to 108 Ave & King George Hwy. $895K. Complete sale before January 2016 for a better deal.

Call 604-324-0655

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Cornerstone

Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath top floor corner unit condo conveniently located at 21009 - 56th Ave in Langley. Walking distance to all amenities, balcony with south view, 5 appliances, secured parking with 2 stalls. Available now. $1350.00/mo. N/P, N/S. Utilities extra. Available Dec 1.

For appt. to view:

SURREY.

NEW DOUBLE WIDE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Available Jan. 1st.

604-534-8928

APARTMENT/CONDO

FOR SALE BY OWNER

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MOVING & STORAGE

1 Bdrm $770/mo - 1 bath Senior oriented building, 5 appls, insuite w/dryer, secured parking.

All utils extra. Walk to Safeway on 208 Ave & Fraser Hwy. N/P.

RENTALS

LANGLEY

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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PRESSURE WASHING

Gutters & Windows $149 (under 2500sf) We use soap Also Pressure Washing. WCB Ins. 604-861-6060

CENTRAL LANGLEY

706

Rainbow & Majorca

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. $95/gutters, $95/windows. 2 lvl. hm. $75/gutters, $75/windows. Excellent Service Since 1976. 778-839-7114

FOOD PRODUCTS

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Blk & blk/tan. 8 wks old, 2 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca TONY’’S PAINTING

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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GARDENING

706

RENTALS

PETS

ALL Natural Pasture Raised Pork, antibiotic/hormone free, $2.75 lb. hanging wgt. Call/email Val @604796-8594 info@mariahfarm.ca

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.)

Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

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A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

RENTALS

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

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TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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TILING

TILES,RENO small or big jobs call 6048185800 or visit www.polymathrenovation.com

Residential Cleaning. Weekly or Bi/weekly Move In/Out. Min 4hrs $25/hr. Free est. 604-340-1260.

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Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

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46 Wednesday, December 16, 2015

The Langley Times www.langleytimes.com

The Freshest Holiday Treat

Couscous-stuffed Apples with Honey Syrup

Couscous Salad with Grapes, Nuts and Feta

Caramelized Mandarins with Cranberry Syrup

Persimmon Cookies

A WIDE VARIETY OF MANDARINS IS NOW AVAILABLE AT KIN’S!

Come to our stores for complimentary Christmas recipe cards to make your holiday meals even more exciting!

From December 22-24 enjoy A COMPLIMENTARY HOT DRINK from 11 am to 5 pm at all Kin’s Farm Market stores.

Prices effective: December 16-24, 2015 *While Quantities Last Sweet & Juicy

Fresh & Nutritious

Fresh & Nutritious

Fresh & Nutritious

Korean Mandarins

Sweet Kale Salad Kit (12 oz)

Tomato on Vine

Russet Potatoes

$1.29/lb

$0.39/lb

$0.99/lb

Grown in Korea

$2.99

Grown in Washington

Grown in Ontario

per bag

Product from California

Fresh & Nutritious

Sweet & Crunchy

Green Kale

Vanilla Persimmons

3 bundles

$1.69/lb

for $4

Fresh & Nutritious

Bag Avocados (4 avocados per bag)

Grown in Spain

Grown in Mexico

$1.50/bag

Grown in California

Regular price $3.99 per bag

Please check our website for full Christmas week hours. Wishing you all happy holidays!

Willowbrook Shopping Centre Near Sportchek Langley 604.530.1273

Valid with any purchase and with coupon at all participating Kin's Farm Market stores. Offer only applies to the first item, price applies to any additional items.

Valid December 16-24, 2015 Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522

Walnut Gate 88th Ave & 202 Street Langley 604.888.2115