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‘Find a place somewhere where we can stay’ Cleanup of homeless camps in the Township almost always ends with return of those who have been evicted DAN FER GUSON Tim es Reporter

Bruce Halverson was walking a heavily-laden bicycle out of the woods next to McLeod Athletic Park in Langley Township on the morning of Jan. 12 when he met a Times reporter.

Halverson had just been evicted from his encampment in the trees by police and Township crews who told him to pack up his possessions and leave.

“They only gave me an hour to get all my stuff out,” he said.

Halverson said he had to leave his tent and a second bike behind.

“Basically, all my food, everything else is gone,” Halverson said.

By his estimate, the latest eviction marks the “fourth or fifth time” in two years that he’s been ordered to leave that location.

Each time, he said, he and the other people living in the woods have eventually moved back.

“Basically all they’re doing is shuffling (us),” Halverson said.

“Why don’t they just find a place somewhere where we can stay? Maybe charge us $100 a month.”

Farther into the woods, on the Arbour Ribbon Trail that winds through the trees behind the McLeod Park baseball diamond, two Township trucks and a backhoe could be seen cleaning out one of three illegal encampments.

Civic workers were using wheelbarrows to bring garbage out, piling everything from discarded paper cups and tarps to a baby carriage in backs of the trucks.

Bill Storie, Township Manager of Bylaws, said the single day of cleaning up cost $2,400.

“We have ongoing issues with encampments,” Storie told the Times.

“They just move and come back.”

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Above: Bruce Halverson said police and Township of Langley workers showed up to evict him and about half a dozen other people from a homeless camp in the woods near McLeod Athletic Park on Jan. 12; right: Township vehicles were called in to collect debris as the camp was dismantled.

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Metro looks to limit wood burning in region JEFF NAGEL Black Press

Wood fireplace owners who smoke up the neighbourhood may be in for a fight with Metro Vancouver.

Air quality planners at the regional district will propose to gradually restrict wood burning in the region to reduce the health hazard posed by fine particulate.

The move is expected to rekindle a contentious debate that pits fireplace fans’ right to burn against neighbours’ right to breathe.

“The problem of wood smoke is widespread throughout the region,” Metro air quality and environment director Roger Quan said.

Metro gets 75 to 100 complaints a year about wood smoke polluting residential areas and officials think it offends many more people who either don’t know where to complain or are reluctant to tattle on their neighbours.

“The wildfires in the summer were hopefully an eye opener for people to realize the kinds of smoky conditions that we saw in July are happening on a nightly basis in some neighbourhoods in the region.”

Details of the potential regulations haven’t been released — and they would require approval of the regional district board — but Quan said Metro is looking closely at the approach taken by Montreal.

Homeowners there were ordered last year to declare their wood-burning appliances or potentially face fines. They then have three years to upgrade their fireplaces and stoves, if necessary, to meet a tough new emissions limit of 2.5 grams of fine particulate per hour.

“Our proposed approach would also be to put in some sort of performance standard that you must meet,” Quan said of the pending regulations, which could soon come to Metro’s climate action committee.

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Air quality planners at Metro Vancouver regional district are looking into ways to restrict wood burning in order to reduce the health hazard posed by fine particulate.

“It’s not going to ban wood-burning devices entirely.”

The 2.5-gram limit was chosen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and if adopted by Metro would still allow certified wood stoves with low emissions.

But unmodified fireplaces — which release 20 to 40 times more particulate than that standard — would be the first in the crosshairs of Metro regulators, followed by less efficient stoves.

“Fireplaces are particularly high particulate emitters,” Quan said. “There’s no controls whatsoever. And besides the health impacts, it is not an efficient way to heat your home.”

Quan knows Metro will face resistance from the many residents who are “quite fond of burning wood” for the nostalgic ambiance of a crackling fire.

So the phased approach would include not just the threat of financial penalties for violators who keep using inefficient wood

units, but incentives to help with the costs to upgrade or remove them.

The B.C. government already offers $250 through a provincial wood stove exchange program to upgrade to natural gas or cleaner burning wood models and Metro could supplement that further.

The regional district has already used a similar carrot-and-stick system of significant penalty fees coupled with upgrade incentives to persuade diesel equipment operators to clean up or retire their dirtiest engines.

That’s thought to be one of the reasons diesel particulate has declined as a share of total particulate in the region.

Wood smoke levels in Metro have been relatively constant, with population growth offsetting the ongoing replacement of some fireplaces.

But because diesel and other particulate sources are down, wood stoves and fireplaces are now estimated to make up nearly 25 per cent of fine particulate in the region, up from 16 per cent in 2012.

Planners also believe wood smoke exposure is particularly high because the smoky chimneys are often in dense urban neighbourhoods close to many residents.

Quan envisions consistent enforcement of the new rules, rather than a system that only responds to complaints.

The regional district has been unable to enforce existing air quality laws against fireplace owners because it’s hard to prove a specific home is responsible for localized pollution without a search warrant.

Metro officials pursued broad wood smoke regulations once before only to have regional politicians reject their proposal in 2011.

Most new fireplaces being installed are natural gas or electric rather than wood, but Metro staff are also contemplating whether to recommend building code and municipal bylaws to ban wood ones entirely.

Homelessness a ‘very complex situation,’ says Township mayor From Page 1

The woods behind McLeod Park aren’t the only sites where the Township and the homeless are engaged in a continual process of closing homeless camps, followed by the return of the campers and more evictions.

Storie said there are a number of other known locations.

Some are on private property, which complicates enforcement because it is technically up to the owners to evict the squatters.

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will act to clean up homeless encampments when they spot them or if complaints are received, Storie said.

“Unfortunately, it’s taking up more and more staff time.”

Late last year, the Supreme Court overturned an Abbotsford ban on homeless encampments, ruling that homeless people in that city have a right to sleep overnight in public spaces if there isn’t anywhere else for them to go.

They can temporarily erect shelters or tents, but they must take them down in the morning, BC Su-

preme Court Justice Christopher Hinkson ruled.

The ruling may have implications for Langley Township, which bans people from being in parks between dusk and dawn.

Township mayor Jack Froese said municipal staff are reviewing the Abbotsford case.

Unlike Abbotsford, Froese notes, the Langleys do offer a place for homeless people to go; the Gateway of Hope shelter operated by the Salvation Army on the Langley Bypass, which has room for up to 22 men and 10 women in its emer-

gency shelter and operates several other programs to help the homeless.

“We’re kind of a standout from other municipalities (in that respect),” Froese said.

The mayor said homelessness is a “very complex situation” that municipal authorities only have limited power to deal with.

“We’re dealing with mental health issues, we’re dealing with drug addiction,” Froese said.

“There’s no one simple magic bullet answer.”

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fer to help homeless people, but if they refuse, they can’t be compelled to stop living in the woods, the mayor said.

“It’s not illegal to be homeless” Froese said.

As for Halverson’s suggestion the Township might create a place where the homeless can camp legally, Froese gave a neutral response, saying the idea would be passed on to the staff who are reviewing the Abbotsford case, but he wasn’t taking a position for or against.

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After losing by just 71 votes in the 2014 election, Pachal is confident his “simple solutions for a better Langley� will resonate with voters in the February byelection.

A longtime activist for better transit and park systems, Pachal founded the non-profit organization South Fraser OnTrax, co-founded the HUB Cycling Langley Committee, has been involved with the Rail for the Valley campaign to bring back interurban train service.

And whenever politics go awry in the Langleys, he is quick to document them on his South of the Fraser Blog. “My dad was an advocate for what he believed in and was very much engaged in public policy, and I believe I got some of that from him,� Pachal said. “If you see something you want to change, then you should work towards changing it rather than sitting on your laurels, as it were.�

When it comes to the City of Langley, which Pachal has called home since landing his first broadcast technologist job at Joytv 10 years ago, his largest concerns are safety, health and prosperity.

To start, he believes that investing in infrastructure to improve safety will “enhance the quality of the public realm.� “A report came out from Colliers International looking at how you could draw light industrial businesses in some of the areas where there could be some renewal, and the thing that it actually said was that the lack of good public realm — like sidewalks and proper lighting — was one of the reasons discouraging businesses from locating here,� Pachal explained. “And it makes sense, because people want to locate in a place where there’s a sense of pride, where there’s a sense of ownership. “When you see graffiti and things broken, that sends a signal that this is not really a great place. So when you tackle those things early, you tell the criminal element that this is a community where people care and they are going to stop their behaviour.�

This also ties in with another of Pachal’s passions — supporting downtown businesses.

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Nathan Pachal has announced he will seek election to Langley City Council in the Feb. 27 byelection to fill the seat previously held by Dave Hall, who passed away Jan. 4. “Local businesses really are at the heart of our community, and if you see the signs when you’re walking downtown — and they’re true — when you spend money and you invest in local businesses, that money gets returned to the community,� he said.

Pachal says it’s important to support groups such as the Downtown Langley Business Association, which is encouraging positive activities in the downtown core through programs like the McBurney Plaza Summer Series.

But it’s not only the downtown core that needs added attention. The City’s parks do as well, Pachal said. “The Nicomekl Floodplain transverses the whole community, it practically touches everyone’s home. It’s a real gem, but I think if you talk to anyone, they’ll say there’s been some challenges in there lately,� he said.

These include homeless people taking up residence, garbage that’s been collected there as a result, discarded needles in the playground, and a general fear people have going into that area, Pachal said. “In order to make that a park for everyone in the community, we need to start focusing our resources on cleaning that up. And it’s not more police or anything

like that, because police are extremely expensive. It’s looking at using our existing City resources more effectively. “We need to start bringing people back in to the floodplain to discover it as their own and really build that sense of community. “I think that’s the goal through this whole process, to really set the foundation for people to feel ownership in their community and feel pride in their community, and really feel safe in their community — and that’s why I’m running.�

And for those who think the tender age of 32 is too young for politics, “I’ve been involved in Langley politics for a decade now, so I would say a decade of experience in Langley is a good amount of time,� Pachal said. “What I think is really important is that people who are running should be running in the city in which they live, because you have a vested interest in your community,� he added. “For me, I’m a proud City resident.�

Editor’s note: Over the next several issues of the Times, we will profile each candidate in the City of Langley byelection.

However, profiles of all candidates who have announced their intent to run can now be viewed at langleytimes.com.

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A 20-year-old Langley man is in serious condition in hospital after an assault in Pitt Meadows early Sunday morning.

At approximately 2:25 a.m., police were called to the 12400 block of Harris Road in Pitt Meadows after an altercation involving a group of men quickly turned violent. The victim was knocked to the ground, and the assailants walked away from the scene, said RCMP.

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The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.

“Police are in the initial stages of this ongoing investigation.

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“This is super cool,” the nine-year-old said as the crowd erupted in laughter.

“This is the best day of my life. I first want to say thank you to all the critics who voted for me. It must be a super hard vote because of all the other great actors in this category.”

Jacob, a student at Lynn Fripps Elementary School, won the award for his performance as five-year-old Jack in the film Room, a dramatic story about a mother and son’s escape from captivity.

His co-star, Brie Larson, also took home the Best Actress award for her role playing Jacob’s on-screen mother.

In Jacob’s speech, which he gave standing atop a black box on the stage, he thanked “Team Room” and his parents for their support.

“I think that us working together made this movie come true,” he said.

“This award doesn’t go to just me for that, it goes to all of you guys as well. I also want to thank my parents (Jason and Christina), and I love them very much.”

Jacob has also played roles in The Smurfs 2 (2013) and Before I Wake (2015).

His two sisters, Emma and Erica, are actresses as well. Jacob says he already has a spot at home picked out for his award.

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Willoughby Junction Preschool is closing its doors in the middle of the school year.

The preschool was ‘bleeding’ money, which the non-profit Langley Child Development Centre could no longer afford, said Dan Collins, interim executive director of LCDC. It will close at the end of the month.

“We lost $60,000 last year. It’s an issue of finances and nothing more,” said Collins. “We know the parents and the kids loved it. This was a difficult decision to come to.”

Parent Cam Padda said the closure leaves all the children in the preschool with nowhere to go in the middle of the school year. Parents had hoped it could stay open until June.

“This is not easy on the kids. Why did they even let us enrol this year?” Padda asked.

Padda moved from Surrey to Willoughby and once he and his wife met with the teachers at Willoughby Junction Preschool, he knew it was the perfect place for his kids.

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“We have offered to fundraise or pay more to keep it going until June but so far have heard ‘no.’”

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“The trend is preschool programs are now embedded into daycare centres because most (families) in Willoughby have both parents working, which means they can’t do a traditional preschool,” said Collins. “But having said that, it is most regrettable.”

Padda, whose niece also attends the preschool, points out that the growth in the area is mainly from young families moving in.

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Voters have plenty of choice We can’t be the only ones caught off guard by the number of candidates who have already thrown their hat into the ring for the City’s upcoming byelection.

On Feb. 27 voters in the municipality will go to the polls and elect a someone to fill the seat of Coun. Dave Hall, who resigned his seat in late November and passed away from cancer earlier this month.

And it looks as though they’ll have plenty of choice in the matter.

As of Tuesday morning, no fewer than eight candidates had announced their intent to run, however at that point, only six of them had filed their nomination papers. The rest have until this Friday to make it official.

Once again, crime, homelessness and helping stimulate the City’s downtown business community are the main issues being singled out by the candidates.

No question, all of these present huge challenges to the municipality. So it’s up to voters to decide who is most likely to get the job done if they are awarded the seat.

This election looks to be shaping up as a one of youthful energy versus experience, with 32-yearold political blogger Nathan Pachal taking another run at the seat he missed by a narrow, 71-vote margin in 2014.

He’s remained an active member of the City’s parks and environment committee since the last election and began campaigning on social media before nominations opened.

Meanwhile, former Langley MLA Carol Gran, who also has political experience at the municipal level, and former Township councillor Mel Kositsky, who lost his seat in 2011 when he made a run for the mayor’s chair, are also stepping into the blocks for another race.

Sharon Newbery, who finished 35 votes behind Pachal in 2014 has indicated that she’s ready to give it another shot as well.

Also in the mix so far are several newcomers to Langley’s political scene, and it’s anyone’s guess how many more names will emerge between now and Friday.

As long as each person who stands for election is a serious candidate, we say, the more the merrier.

Granted, it makes things a bit more difficult for voters because it gives them more homework to do. Our hope is the relatively large number of candidates running for a seat in the City’s first byelection will fuel voter enthusiasm on Feb. 27 rather than discourage turnout at the polls.

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Getting flattened by the flu virus Have you been hit by the flu He then told me 90 per cent of bug yet this winter? You can’t the patients he has seen during miss it. It comes at you like a the last two weeks have been in Mack truck, flattening everyone because of this very flu. in its way.

At least, I wasn’t alone.

I likened it to the plague His advice to me had me on when I was walloped with it the floor laughing (OK, in my last week. Between a high fever, mind). He told me to rest.

TIMELY aching bones and muscles, and (Clearly, he doesn’t know I’m a cough so relentless it actually a mom). He then wrote a preopinions scription for cough medication. rendered me breathless — I truMonique ly felt the worst I’ve ever felt.

Instead, I asked for Tamiflu beTamminga Raising a four-year-old, who cause I felt like I had SARS or was so kind as to share his maybe bird flu and cough syrup germs with me, I wanted some sort of wasn’t going to cut it. relief and fast, because moms can’t get He patiently said he normally only sick. prescribes that to seniors and doesn’t So, sheepishly, I did what I know you really believe it works, but if I wanted aren’t supposed to do with a flu. I went he would comply. to the walk-in clinic, huddled myself Yes, I wanted. Even if my flu could be into the deepest corner I could find and shortened by one day, it would be worth coughed incessantly into my sleeve of the $50 prescription. my ski jacket for 1.5 hours.

While I was tucked in my bed shiverAs always in sick season, the waiting ing with a temperature of close to 103 room was full of fellow flu victims. I degrees, my nurse friends couldn’t redared not look them in the eye, for fear sist wagging a finger at me — via text, I might catch yet another virus. of course, so I couldn’t infect them — When I did get to see the doctor, he telling me I should have had a flu shot. told me what I already knew — “not all Media reports last fall indicated that bugs need drugs.” this year’s flu shot wasn’t going to cover

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the majority of viruses headed our way, so I made the decision not to immunize myself. But now I’m thinking otherwise.

Hindsight, head, throat and muscle ache and all that.

Thousands of Canadians (mainly elderly ) are hospitalized and some die from influenza and its complications each year. It’s actually the major reason clinics and emergency rooms are clogged this time of year.

So if it is that serious, why do we always say, “it’s just the flu?”

Immunize BC says everyone six months of age and older should get the flu shot. The flu shot has been around for decades but still isn’t the go-to for most of us who don’t have compromised immune systems.

Perhaps it’s because we question its effectiveness. Maybe it’s laziness, indifference or fear.

Anyway you slice it, sign me up for a jab if it means avoiding this doozy of a flu.

To the rest of you going through the runny eyes, sniffling, shivering hell that is this year’s flu, rest up (unless you are a mom), don’t bring it to work and take it from me — get your flu shot.

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Brenda Anderson | 604.514.6751 | newsroom@langleytimes.com

Mill rate should counteract rise in property assessments

Parents’ excessive screentime is detrimental to their children Editor: I recently had blood work done at a lab.

While waiting one and a half hours patiently, I was watching people.

In particular, a beautiful young parent with a toddler. That parent was on a hand-held device that entire time, hushing the c hild when the child tried to talk to their parent.

The child ran their hand through the parent’s hair and touched the parent with no response.

I am thankful I didn’t have the technology there is today therefore had to actually interact with my children.

Today they are confident young adults.

The child became restless and was only pacified when allowed to hold the device and play on it.

Good grief. What has society become? We lack basic interaction necessary to love and be loved.

There is no evolution with this basic need.

Stop and appreciate those around you and what you have.

Parents, start banishing yourselves from your phones while your child is learning to talk and walk and learning about their surroundings.

It’s just an opinion.

CYNTHIA GEORGE,

Editor: If property assessments take a rise in property values, the mill rate from the previous year should be lowered or stay the same.

This is not happening.

What is happening is that when property assessments go up in value, municipal governments are raising the mill rate.

That is wrong and taxpayers are paying too much on their property taxes.

Property tax formula is assessment value times mill rate, divided by 1,000. For example if the tax assessment is $500,000, the calculation is $500,000 x mill rate divided by 1,000.

In 2015 if the mill rate was 6, the property tax would be $3,000.

If this assessment went up to $550,000 keeping the mill rate

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Township’s growth must not be dictated by developers Editor: So, here we go again with this Township council being guided by developers and their minds set on more tax dollars collected.

This council and municipal planners have made such a mess of the Willoughby/ Yorkson area and now they want to

do the same with South Langley.

I’m not opposed to growth, but not growth dictated by developers and a lack of proper infrastructure first. Do we need another overcrowded Willoughby?

The shortsightedness of the

planning department and of this council — that has a proven track record of ignoring the people of Langley and ongoing tunnel vision — needs to stop or heads should roll.

DALE MILLER, LANGLEY

the same as in 2015, the property tax would be $3,300.

Raising the mill rate to 6.5 would make the property tax at $3,575, so in reality the rule of thumb, is never raise the mill rate when property assessments are on the increase.

Also a rule of thumb is, before paying your tax bill, check all of the assessments on the street you live on to compare your property to your neighbour’s property assessment.

You will find some big surprises, letting you know that you are paying your taxes in July on bogus tax assessments.

This info can be found online under Evalue on the B.C. assessment site, or in your local library.

JOE SAWCHUK, DUNCAN

Thanks for first-class treatment at Langley Memorial Hospital Editor: On Dec. 18, after suffering from what I thought was the flu I went to see my doctor.

She took one look at me and insisted I go straight to the hospital.

My wife had to drive me as I was too weak to go by myself. I walked into the emergency section of Langley Memorial Hospital to find every chair was taken by other patients.

I am barely able to stand but make my way to the reception desk and register.

My wife found me a chair and shortly I was called to the triage area.

The nurse recognized immediately that my breathing was difficult and got me a cart to sit on so she can put an oxygen nose piece on me.

As an old M.A.S.H. fan I remember that

triage is intended to prioritize patients’ treatment based on those needing to be treated before others.

Well, I must have been given a high priority, because within a short time I was taken to the lab to have blood drawn and shortly after that had an X-ray of my chest.

I probably arrived at the hospital about 4:30 p.m. and by 7:30 p.m. I was in a bed in the emergency ward. Considering the number of patients waiting in emergency I feel very fortunate to have received such quick treatment.

Next is a visit from a young doctor — I’m afraid I can’t remember his name but when he started to speak to me I thought of Ringo Starr of the Beatles as he had a beautiful Liverpool accent.

Well, the accent may have been beautiful the news he had for me was not. I did not have the flu instead I had contracted a virus and had pneumonia in both lungs and the infection was very serious.

He described to me the plan of treatment that included massive amounts of antibiotics to be administered intravenously and then they would see how to proceed based on the results.

Well I am pleased to say the treatment worked and by the next morning I was feeling much better.

That night a British nurse named Wendy was my Florence Nightingale.

Wendy, I thank you so very much for all the help and attention I received that night. The next day my new Florence was Laura.

Honestly, I would not be able to choose between Wendy and Laura as to who was kinder or more considerate of me and my needs through this most difficult time.

Thank you both for your dedication to your profession.

Finally a shout out to the doctors and nurses on 2 South for helping with my recovery and getting me home for the holidays.

I know we all hear about how our health system is screwed up with delays and all kinds of other problems.

But I have to say the system worked for me and I’ll be ever grateful to everyone at Langley Memorial for the treatment I received.

JOHN COWIE, WALNUT GROVE

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BYLAW NO. 5175

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing.

AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

LOCATION:

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Lot 37 Section 14 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 46475 Lot 38 Section 14 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 46475 Bylaw No. 5176 proposes to amend the Northeast Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan by redesignating the site from Residential to Residential Bonus Density 2.

Bylaw No. 5177 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(B) and Residential Zone R-1A.

PURPOSE: 72 AVE

BYLAW NO. 5148 APPLICATION NO. RZ100420 PROPOSAL:

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This application will facilitate the development of 23 single family residential lots.

BYLAW NOS. 5176 AND 5177 APPLICATION NO. RO100130 0380050 BC Ltd. 7064 Sierra Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 1A5

OWNERS:

This application will permit farm retail sales as follows:

Lars Elkjar 2155 Carmi Road Penticton, BC V2A 8V5

at least 50 percent of the retail sales area is limited to the sale of products produced on the farm on which the retail sales are taking place; and

Norah Fairbairn 7039 - 206 Street Langley, BC V2Y 1R2

the total area, both indoors and outdoors, used for the retail sales of all products does not exceed 300 m2 (3,229 ft2).

Essence Properties Inc. 20181 - 2 Avenue Langley, BC V2Z 0A3

Lot 28 Section 14 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 42185 Lot 27 Section 14 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 42185 Lot 29 Section 14 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 42100 Lot 30 Section 14 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 42100 Bylaw No. 5175 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(B) and Residential Zone R-1A.

AGENT: Lot 8 District Lot 22 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan 2424 Bylaw No. 5148 proposes to rezone property from Rural Zone RU-3 to a new Rural Zone RU-3A.

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BYLAW NOS. 5176 AND 5177 PURPOSE:

BYLAW NO. 5175 APPLICATION NO. RZ100434 Hub Engineering Inc. 212, 12992 - 76 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2V6

OWNERS:

Sukhjinder and Gurdeep Diogan 14510 - 59 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 7B5

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Manmohan and Sukhwinder Matharu 17952 - 40 Avenue Surrey, BC V3Z 1C5 1035944 BC Ltd. Tara Development Ltd. 1493 West 32 Avenue Vancouver, BC V6H 2J4 Jozien Shu 20578 - 72 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 1T1 LOCATION:

7123 and 7135 - 206 Street; 20568 and 20578 - 72 Avenue (see Map 2)

This application will facilitate the development of 15 single family residential lots.

200 ST

Sukhdav Kang and Kamar Gill 21327 Crush Crescent Langley, BC V2Y 2R4 206 ST

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This application will facilitate the development of 16 townhouse units.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5148, 5175, 5176, 5177 and 5179; Development Permit No. 100803; and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 15 to 25, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue, or online at tol.ca/hearing.

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Lot 2 Except: Firstly: South 165 feet (Explanatory Plan 22184); Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 22425; Thirdly: Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 84147; Section 15 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 18871 Bylaw No. 5179 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Comprehensive Development Zone CD-40. A Development Permit including a variance to the permitted lot coverage is being considered in conjunction with this bylaw.

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Township program aims to promote eco-friendly farming practices Feb. 5 deadline set to take part in ESI pilot project The Township of Langley is introducing the first program of its kind on B.C.’s west coast as a means of rewarding farmers for maintaining eco-friendly areas on their lands.

In a three-year pilot project, the Ecological Services Initiative (ESI) will help farmers bear the costs of keeping waterways, forests and other ecologically sensitive areas clean and healthy for current and future generations.

“Farmers provide one of the most valuable commodities — our population’s food source,” said Dave Melnychuk, chair of the Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (LSAF).

“Farmers want to ensure that this resource remains sustainable, but it comes at a cost.”

The LSAF is working with the Township of Langley and the non-profit ESI to support financial incentives for water supply, erosion control, pest management and habitat preservation to create sustainable food production.

“Farmers take care of the land so that the land can take care of us,” said Melnychuk.

“Feeding people is an act of stewardship, and for farmers, being stewards is in their blood.”

With half of Metro Vancouver’s farms located in the Township, Langley is seen as an excellent location for the pilot program.

It also helps the Township achieve

its sustainability objectives.

“The Township is committed to being environmentally, financially, and socially balanced and created a sustainability charter to help guide us into the future,” said Mayor Jack Froese.

“The Langley ESI addresses many of the charter’s objectives, including strengthening our agricultural economy, conserving and enhancing our environment, and increasing biodiversity and natural capital.”

The estimated cost for the project is $350,000, and Township council has approved $120,000 to fund a portion of it.

Other funding groups include the Real Estate Foundation and Environment Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program.

The project will conclude in 2018 with recommendations for an expanded program over the longterm.

The Langley ESI is looking for at least 10 farms to volunteer to join the pilot project.

Farmers will receive annual payments to participate in the program and allow access to their lands for monitoring and ecological assessments. Farmers must be located along the main stem of Bertrand Creek, downstream from 264 Street at 24 Avenue.

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Small business tables are welcome as well.

The meet will feature everything for ages newborn to 10 years old. Meet runs 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more, call 604-533-1970.

Langley Lodge Book Sale Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5451 204 St. Drop in and check out hundreds of titles and subjects to choose from. All proceeds used for the benefit of our residents.

Free Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Sundays, 1 p.m. to 3:30 pm, from Jan. 24 to Mar. 6 at Walnut Grove Community Centre. Register at 604-940-1273 or www. selfmanagementbc.ca.

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Labyrinths are not mazes.

That’s the first point made by Bill Godden in discussing his interest in labyrinths – something that he has been deeply interested in for the past 12 years.

“Mazes are meant to confuse you and challenge you. They have many dead ends,” he says.

By contrast, labyrinths are meant to take people on a journey to an end point. It’s a physical journey, whether in a hedge or corn field, on a walkway or using your fingers, but it also has therapeutic and even spiritual benefits.

“You cannot get lost in a labyrinth. You just keep following a path until you get to the centre,” he says.

Godden, a 91-year-old resident of Harrison Pointe, became interested in labyrinths in 2003 after he and his late wife Anne attended a Simon Fraser University continuing education course on Jewish health and religion. As part of the course, they took a pilgrimage with a Jewish rabbi to UBC and walked their first labyrinth. On his return home Godden, who has long been interested in woodworking, said to his

wife “I can make one of those.

“And I did so, out of bits of wood.

We joined the labyrinth society in 2003, at a time when I had made about 20 of them.”

His numbers now stand at just under 3,000 – 2,961 as of mid-September, when he was interviewed for Living 60-Plus.

As a result of their newly-kindled interest, the Goddens began visiting labyrinths in many different places. In May, 2003, they walked one in Juneau, Alaska.

Together, they visited about 50 to 60 of them, in places as diverse as Costa Rica, Italy, Aruba and France.

One of the most meaningful visits was to one in Chartres, France, which is perhaps the most famous of labyrinths.

It is located in a cathedral which is more than 1,000 years old, and the labyrinth is believed to date back to the 1200s. Godden says it is one of the more complex labyrinths he has visited, and he has made finger labyrinths based on its pattern.

His finger labyrinths are small enough to navigate with a finger, but vary greatly in levels of complexity.

One of the most meaningful visits was to one in Chartres, France, which is perhaps the most famous of labyrinths.

His woodworking was put on hiatus for a while when Anne became ill from cancer. That eventually led to the Goddens selling their Walnut Grove home last fall, along with most of his woodworking equipment. They then moved to Harrison Pointe. Anne passed away in June of this year.

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He does not sell them, but instead gives them away.

Two women on Vancouver Island, which is a centre for labyrinths in B.C. and hosted the 2013 labyrinth society annual gathering, use his creations in occupational therapy. They can be used for meditation and simply relaxation.

Some of his labyrinths are on display at a finger labyrinth museum at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre in Nanaimo.

“A lot of people have solved a lot of their problems by walking a labyrinth. They became very popular in Europe in the Middle Ages, and a lot were built in cathedrals.

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Bill Godden looks at a photo album of various labyrinths he and his late wife Anne visited.

can walk through it (with a finger) on days when it’s too wet to walk outside.

“When we walked at Chartres, I was humbled by it. People for 800 years have walked the same paths as I had.

“I like to walk a labyrinth alone. I like it when I’m not disturbed.”

He plans to keep on making labyrinths as long as he can.

“I would like to make 5,000 of them. At my past rate, I’ll be 100 by that time.”

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More about Bill Godden Bill Godden grew up on a farm in Ashford, England, between Dover and Canterbury.

They had no indoor plumbing or electricity, so he learned to be resourceful at an early age. His father made much of what he needed right on the farm.

He joined the British air force during the Second World War and first came to Canada in 1944 to train under the Commonwealth Air Training program. He was based in Ontario and Prince Edward Island.

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Ontario premier George Drew made a plea for trained workers who were ex-servicemen to come to Canada. When Godden heard about this in 1948, he was in Canada within a week, as he was eager to come back.

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anuary 24th to the 31st is National Family Literacy Week. Family Literacy Week is a national initiative that spreads awareness to the importance of reading and learning together as a family. But what happens if adults and seniors in the family cannot read or write?

At Christmas time, the Langley Literacy Network is well known for its popular ‘Wrap A Read’ program. This program ensures that every child who receives a gift from the Langley Christmas Bureau also receives a new book as well.

An initiative of this organization that is not as well known however, is the Community One-On-One or COOL Program. Throughout the year this program operates by pairing adult learners over the age of 19 with volunteer tutors. The two combine with the goal of enhancing the literacy skills of the adult learner. It’s a program that benefits seniors, adults with underdeveloped literacy skills and newcomers to Canada.

The Langley Literacy Network since its inception in 2001 has partnered with various community groups and promoted community literacy for over 10 years. Kailey Erickson is the

Literacy Outreach Coordinator. She has held this position since 2013. One of the most rewarding parts of her job she says, is being able to connect people with the supports they need and then seeing their achievements in life after working with their tutor.

An enthusiastic ambassador for the program she commented.

“Being able to impart the knowledge that allows a learner to navigate the world, and to engage with the community is so valuable. By volunteering, a senior can share their knowledge and impart the ability to gain knowledge and this is very rewarding.”

Some of the beneficiaries of the program are newcomers to Canada who need to improve their English language skills in order to get a job.

The Langley Literacy Network supplements community programs of-

fered by New Directions ESL School, the Langley Community Services Society, and the Immigrant Services Society. With the arrival of Syrian refugees, ties between these groups may become even stronger.

Other learners who can benefit from the program are adults who may have never graduated or who need to learn to read and write for the first time.

This group includes seniors. When asked if senior adult literacy could be a tool to help prevent elder abuse, Erickson said yes. “For adults with low literacy, navigating their way through the world can be quite difficult, especially when it comes to reading and understanding their rights, or filling out forms or legal documents,” she said.

As our world becomes increasingly digital, it’s not hard to imagine a scenario when a younger family member takes over a senior’s affairs and this could lead to elder abuse.

“Having the literacy skills to navigate these systems and read your bills, your pension forms, your prescriptions, your financial information all help seniors maintain independence.

I would consider increasing literacy a prevention tactic in avoiding elder abuse,” she commented.

How the program works is fairly simple and straightforward. The volunteer and the learner meet for two hours weekly, and in a relaxed environment. They work on the learner’s pre-determined goals. This program is ‘learner’ centered and the length of time the two are paired is determined by the learner’s needs. “Typically, learners will work with their tutor for a year, although some tutors

As our world becomes increasingly digital, it’s not hard to imagine a scenario when a younger family member takes over a senior’s affairs and this could lead to elder abuse.

and learners may decide to work together for several years,” said Erickson. “Often, our volunteers form lasting friendships with the learner,” she added.

Erickson feels that being involved in this program is mutually beneficial for both volunteers and learners alike. “Our learners work so hard and many go on to achieve their goals.

Our tutors love the chance to give the gift of reading and writing to others.

It is especially rewarding to the volunteers to help newcomers integrate into the community,” she said.

Volunteers are always in demand and Erickson anticipates with the arrival of the Syrian refugees there could be a need for even more volunteer tutors. Volunteering is a great fit for seniors and retired folks and Erickson feels they could make perfect volunteers. “In your retirement you can share your knowledge and to help another adult grow in their abilities and their capacity to learn is very rewarding,” she said. “By volunteering, often the greatest gift you give is increased confidence. Helping someone develop their literacy skills not only leads to a more literate Langley but to a stronger community,” she said. Township councillor Petrina Arnason agrees. “Literacy programmes are a vital component in ensuring that our communities benefit from a high proficiency in reading and comprehension skills. This translates into better employment prospects and reduced costs for society related to un or under-employment and social assistance,” said Arnason.

If you want to get involved in this local literacy program as a volunteer tutor or an adult learner call Kailey Erickson at 604-217-2642 or visit their website at www.langleyliteracynetwork.com. “It’s never too late to keep moving forward in your learning. If you want to improve your reading and writing skills, now is a good time to start. Our program is free and flexible,” concluded Erickson.

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The art of Langley names MIRAN D A G AT H E R C O L E Ti m e s Re po r t e r

Artist Anna Necka has put a local spin on a global home decor trend.

Using bold black-foiled letters, the names Murrayville, Derby Reach, Glen Valley and several other Langley communities are wound together in eye-catching — and trendy — wall art.

Although artistic typography is not a new concept — similar neighbourhood prints for larger cities like London or Los Angeles are often on shelves at big box stores — Necka, 27, says there is a desire from shoppers to bring home something local.

“It really touches my heart in the way that people go out of their way to (support),” said Necka, who is also a business student at Simon Fraser University.

“Right now there’s a big thing to shop with smaller stores and local stores and artists, so it’s really nice to be included in that.”

Operating under the name Elk and Elm Home, Necka’s prints — which range in design from typography to gold-foiled animal images — have been sold online on Etsy and in store at The Livingroom in Fort Langley.

Starting as a simple project for a friend on Vancouver Island last March, Necka never imagined her business would take off so quickly.

“I actually made it by hand at first,” she explained.

“I would draw out the picture — and I’m not that great at drawing so it’s really hard — and

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then glue on the foils to it. I made a huge atlas and that one took me a solid three days to do.”

She’s since learned how to use a computer program to help the process, allowing for more detail in her prints.

“I started making more designs and posting them on Instagram, learning how to take photos of them because they are very hard to photograph,” Necka said.

“The gold foils turn out black if you get the wrong angle, and they don’t look so great, so it was definitely a learning curve just to get the right angel for the pictures.”

Courtney Van Der Zalm, owner of The Livingroom, found Necka’s prints online and asked to sell them in her shop. It was Van Der Zalm’s idea to create the Langley-centric neighbourhood designs, after her Fort Langley pillows became a huge seller.

But Van Der Zalm is not the only one who has discovered Necka. Tori Wesszer, a wellknown dietitian and blogger (and cousin of fashion blogger Jillian Harris), posted a photo online with Necka’s custom made cutting boards, boosting Necka’s business overnight.

“I’m so shocked by how great the feedback is,” Necka said.

“I’m flattered. I’ve had people even message me saying they saw prints at that store and they love it.

“And it was so sweet that Tori replied. And she even took the time to make some banana bread for the picture — that’s so nice.”

Although she makes a variety

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Above: Artist Anna Necka is selling her popular Langley prints at The Livingroom in Fort Langley. Below (submitted photos), from left: Langley prints; custom cutting board made for Tori Wesszer; gold foil and photographic prints. of designs, Necka, whose family is from Poland, feels most inspired by antiques and her European roots.

“I really love vintage stuff,” she said.

“Poland is a lot older than

Canada, so the things we value as antique here, they have stashed all over in their sheds and grandparent’s houses.”

Recently, Necka created an old camera print, and plans to create more images with vintage

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To see more of Necka’s prints, visit her online shop at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ elkandelmhome or in person at The Livingroom, 9190 Church St. in Fort Langley.

Mixed media artist on location On Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24 from noon to 5 p.m., mixed media artist Rachelle Adamchuk of Alkymiya Gallery will be on location at Hallowville Manor.

Adamchuk will be featuring several of her original mixed media paintings, fine art prints and custom printed skirts, which were made in a small shop in Montreal.

The event is part of Hallowville Manor’s Entrepreneur Weekends, where for the month of January, local businesses are featured with their craft at the store.

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A visit to Hope Valley Fans of When Calls the Heart flood Langley set of television series

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The rain was pouring down hard upon Hope Valley in Langley Township Saturday morning, soaking the imitation 1910-era mining town and turning the one-lane gravel road that connects the outdoor set to the outside world into a sea of mud.

Not that any of that seemed to matter to the more than 200 fans of When Calls the Heart inside the giant tent at the end of the road.

The “Hearties,” as they are known, cheered and laughed and delivered several standing ovations while the stars of the Langley-based production took questions.

It was the “Hearties Family reunion,” a gathering of the most dedicated supporters of the Hallmark Television series that is shot in Langley Township.

Hearties have their own website http://www.heartieswcth. com/ and a Facebook page; “Fans of Hallmark’s When Calls The Heart” which has more than 30,000 members.

Most at the Langley event had come from the States, as far away as Southern California and Arizona, some in period costume.

The Hearties applauded when they heard how producers keep a photo of fans in their office to remind them who the family-oriented show is for.

The fans learned why the Canadian actors on the show are more likely to play rivals and villains to the main characters; because the heroic leads are usually cast first, in the U.S. Marcus Rosner (Charles Kensington), who plays a rival to series lead Daniel Lissing (RCMP officer Jack Thornton) didn’t seem to mind.

“You kind of get used to being the antagonist,” he said.

The Australian-born Lissing described how he has developed an increasing ease with the North American accent he uses for his character over time, going from keeping the accent on all the time, even between takes, to where he now switches back once a scene is done.

Erin Krakow (Elizabeth Thatcher), whose character gives up her high-society life to teach children in a small Western Canadian mining town, talked about researching the life of a teacher in the Canada of the early 1900s.

Nine-year-old Gracyn Shinyei (Emily Montgomery) was asked what was the most fun and the most boring parts of working on a hit series.

“The most fun is when we’re on set but not rolling and we get to chat a bit,” Gracyn said.

The most boring is “sitting in the tent” and waiting to be called to do a scene, she said.

The fans even did a video promo for the show, chorusing “follow your heart to Sundays” to promote the coming shift in schedule this February, when

the third season will begin airing.

When Calls the Heart is based on Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West.

The series began airing on the Hallmark Channel in the United States in January of 2014, and later that year on Super Channel in Canada.

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Enchanting theatre at Langley Playhouse Langley Playhouse is bringing Italian sunshine to the stage this month during their winter production of Enchanted April.

Set in 1922, the play follows two unfulfilled London housewives as they rent a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages.

While there, they recruit two very different English women to share the cost and the experience.

Enchanted April “will take you away from the rain and gloom of Subm itted ph oto by Kim Gim son our West Coast winter to the sunshine and From left: Actors Tomas Gamba, Irene Rowe, Sue Sparlin, Margaret Dyck promise of an Italian and Sheila Greentree in Langley Players production of Enchanted April. villa,” said director Marko Hohlbein.

“This timeless story 1925. In the past 90 years, again on BBC Radio 4. takes the audience on a the script has been adapted “Life for many women in journey from darkness to several times for stage and 1922 was very restricted,” light and from repression screen. It was made into said Hohlbein. to freedom, promising new a movie in 1935 and again “Escaping to the Italian Rivdiscoveries along the way.” in 1992. In 2003, a Broadiera sounded like an impossiWritten by Matthew Barber, way stage production was ble dream to a woman faced this engaging play is based nominated for a Tony Award, with an empty marriage and on a novel of the same name in 2010 it was made into a the dreary drudgery of dayby Elizabeth Von Amim, musical and in 2015 Enchantto-day life. and was first performed in ed April was produced once “What I’ve learned from

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“The women in this play had a willingness to overcome any and all obstacles to achieve a goal.”

The cast features Langley actors Sheila Greentree as Lotty Wilton, Dann Wilhelm as Mellerish Wilton, Margaret Dyck as Rose Arnott and Raymond Hatton as Frederick Arnott.

Enchanted April runs Thursdays to Sundays from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20 at the Langley Playhouse, 4307 200 St. Show times are 8 p.m.

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Theodore notches first career goal Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore scores game-winning goal for Anaheim Ducks for first career National Hockey League goal GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Spo r t s

Every kid dreams of playing in the National Hockey League and of scoring their first career goal.

Both have now come true for Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore.

With the score tied at one in the third period against the Ottawa Senators last week (Jan. 13) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, the Anaheim Ducks rookie defenceman took a pass from captain Ryan Getzlaf, broke in along the wing and put the puck past goaltender Craig Anderson for a 2-1 Ducks lead.

Anaheim would win the game 4-1.

“It was a bit of a relief,” Theodore said earlier this week (Jan. 18) when he spoke to the Times from Anaheim on an off-day for the Ducks.

“I saw an opening on the short-side and just shot it.”

“I was pretty excited; I think I fist-pumped with arms. I kind of blacked out.”

When Theodore checked his phone after the game, it was flooded with messages.

“It blew up a little bit from all my friends and family,” he said.

“Social media is pretty big, so you’ve got a lot on Instagram and Twitter. It was pretty cool.”

While Theodore’s teammates congratulated him on the goal, Getzlaf retrieved the puck for the rookie defenceman.

The goal came in Theodore’s eighth game and he figures the puck — which the team is having mounted on a plaque to commemorate the achievement — will go on display at the family’s house back in Aldergrove.

It will join the collection Theodore’s collection of trophies and plaques he has won over the years.

Theodore was on Canada’s gold-medal winning team at the 2015 IIHF world junior hockey championships.

“This will be a nice one to add to the wall,” he said.

It has been a whirlwind month for Theodore as he was recalled from Anaheim’s American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls on Dec. 27.

The first round draft pick in the 2013 NHL entry draft (26th overall) is in his first season of professional hockey after a stellar major junior career in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Theodore made his NHL debut a few nights later and has been in the line-up ever since.

“He’s played great,” said Getzlaf on the Anaheim website.

“He’s a really smart kid that finds those holes very well.

“He’s helped our power play tremendously.”

“Those are just his offensive instincts,” Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said on the team’s website.

“Getzy did a great job of waiting for him and Shea was ready.”

Theodore’s parents were able to watch his NHL debut in Calgary and they had tickets for a few nights later when Anaheim was in town to play the Vancouver Canucks.

They had planned a trip to visit him in San Diego for early February, but Theodore has no idea if he will be back in the AHL — the Ducks have three defenceman currently out — by then or still with the big team in Anaheim.

“I am just taking it game by game,” he said.

“I have gotten lots of great feedback (but) obviously there

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Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore’s first NHL goal was a big one as the Anaheim Ducks defenceman scored the game-winner against the Ottawa Senators on Jan. 13 in a 4-1 Ducks victory at the Honda Center. In 10 games, the 20-year-old has three points and a plus-2 rating.

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Billings back home, but all about business GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Spo r t s

Any thoughts that Garrett Billings is just happy to be home in Langley, can quickly be put to rest.

That was clearly evident as he walked away from a media scrum following the Vancouver Stealth’s season-opening loss at the Langley Events Centre on Jan. 9.

As he walked away from the assembled reporters and prepared to sign autographs on the LEC floor, Billings let out an unprintable word to express his dissatisfaction.

He does not like losing.

“It was a pretty frustrating loss, especially with all the hype around the game. It left me pretty sour for a couple of days,” Billings admitted a little less than a week after that National Lacrosse League game.

Billings, who turns 30 early next month, was the Stealth’s prized off-season acquisition as the team picked him up in a trade with the New England Black Wolves.

Prior to coming home — Billings played through the ranks of the Langley Minor Lacrosse Association — he had played one forgettable game as a professional at the LEC. It was in the final month of the 2014 season while he was a member of the Toronto Rock.

Leading up to the game, Billings was in the newspapers, on TV and the radio, promoting the game.

“There was a lot of excitement about the first time coming back,” he said. “I was happy that Vancouver had a team, I was happy to be in Toronto and com-

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Garrett Billings is thrilled to be back home in Langley playing for the Vancouver Stealth. This is his first season playing professionally in his hometown. ing back while that team was on a bit of a tear.

“Unfortunately, it ended in probably the worse way it could have, going down with an injury.”

Billings tore the ACL in his right knee, the first major injury of his career.

The only good thing was the fact an ACL injury is more weekto-week, meaning each week brought something new he could begin doing in his rehab.

“It was a long grind, but it was easy to stay in it,” he said.

“It has been a long battle get-

ting back, finding out who I am as a lacrosse player again.”

Prior to his injury, no player in the NLL scored more than Billings’ 315 points from 2012 to 2014. He was a finalist for the league’s most valuable player award all three years. He is also the first player in league history to post three consecutive 100 point seasons.

“Garrett brings great leadership to the offence. His lacrosse IQ is a tremendous asset for us,” said Stealth coach Dan Perreault.

“He is always looking to make his

teammates better and puts them in great situations to score.”

Once healthy, Billings was in a contract impasse with the Rock, who wound up trading him at last year’s deadline to New England before Vancouver acquired the right-hander back in the fall.

“It feels really comfortable (here),” he said. “I know all the guys. It feels like this is where I am supposed to be.”

The timing of the trade could not have been better with his mom having been diagnosed with cancer.

She was at the home opener earlier this month, along with about 30 or 40 family and friends Billings estimates.

“My dad could not have been more excited for the trade; he has been wanting this for awhile,” Billings said.

“With Toronto and school (the University of Virginia), I have been gone for the better part of 10 years.

“Everyone is pretty happy to have me back in town.”

Billings was born and raised in Langley, graduating from Brookswood Secondary.

But he is more than just a name, brought to town in hopes of filling seats.

The Stealth play in the smallest venue (5,276) in the NLL and have averaged 3,662 fans in their two seasons in Langley.

Billings remembers the now-defunct Vancouver Ravens, who played out of downtown Vancouver before leaving following the 2004 NLL season.

“I know we can be successful in this market,” he said. “It is not an overnight solution; we just have to do our part.

“But I am excited about our prospects for the future in Langley.”

The majority of the Stealth roster are based out of the Lower Mainland and the players love being in such close proximity to the team’s training facility throughout the week.

While winning on the floor should help the team gain a stronger foothold in the market, Billings is also working with the Stealth as a community liaison.

“I love selling the game, to be able to pour my energy into growing the game,” he said.

Small comes up big for Stealth against Rush

GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Spo r t s

About the only thing that went wrong this weekend for Corey Small was the fact he lost his wedding ring.

The band was lost in or outside of Saskatoon’s Sasktel Centre prior to the Vancouver Stealth’s 13-11 victory over the defending National Lacrosse League champion Saskatchewan Rush on Friday night.

Aside from the fact he lost his ring, Small had himself quite the night, scoring five goals in his

team’s come-from-behind victory.

“I know for me personally, when I get one, you get that feeling where you think you have a few more you can put in,” he said.

Vancouver jumped out to a 3-0 lead and led 5-2 after one quarter. The Rush responded with seven goals in the second period to give the home side a 9-7 half-time lead.

The second half was all Stealth, however, as they held the Rush to a pair of goals. And on offence,

Small came up big with four of the team’s six second-half goals.

“The idea was to stay focused and stick to our game plan; don’t let their success at that time of the game dictate how we are going to play and just keep doing what we have been doing,” Small said.

“Our mentality was that you have to ride the waves of the game,” he said about what the team talked about at half-time.

“You can’t get too high when you are winning and you can’t get too low

when you are losing.

“We know lacrosse is a game of runs where a team can put up seven in a quarter. But it also means we are capable of doing it as well.”

Goaltender Eric Penney was solid, especially in the second half as he made 24 saves in the final 30 minutes. He finished with 36 saves.

Small finished with six points while Rhys Duch had two goals and five points. Joel McCready and Jordan Durston both potted a pair of goals, with

Durston’s two the first markers of his NLL career.

Logan Schuss, who had opened the scoring, finished with a goal and two assists.

Small also credited his teammates for creating space for him as well as finding him when he was open.

The win evens Vancouver’s record to 1-1.

“It was a huge win for us, just to know that we are competitive enough to beat these top tier teams in the league,” Small said.

“And to get our confi-

dence back after a tough loss to start the season.”

A pair of players who didn’t suit up on opening night also made an impact.

Matt Beers grabbed nine loose balls while Mitch McMichael secured 10 loose balls. McMichael was also 50 per cent on face-offs, going 14-for-28.

Up next for the Stealth is a home date on Saturday (Jan. 23) when the league’s lone unbeaten team, the Colorado Mammoth (3-0) visit the Langley Events Centre.

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Vancouver Stealth #2 Matt Beers — Defence

#3 Jeff Moleski — Defence

NLL experience: 5 seasons Hometown: Coquitlam, B.C. DOB: Nov. 22, 1989 Height/weight: 6-3, 205 lbs.

Twitter handle: @mattbeers2

#4 Chris O’Dougherty — Defence

NLL experience: 11 seasons Hometown: Prince George, B.C. DOB: Feb. 3, 1982 Height/weight: 6-1, 205 lbs.

#13 Garrett Billings — Forward

#15 Corey Small — Forward

NLL experience: 6 seasons Hometown: Langley, B.C. DOB: Feb. 4, 1986 Height/weight: 6-0, 195 lbs.

Twitter handle: @gbillings13

NLL experience: 6 seasons Hometown: Kinnelon, N.J. DOB: Oct. 26, 1986 Height/weight: 6-1, 205 lbs.

#17 Brier Jonathan — Defence

NLL experience: 5 seasons Hometown: St. Catharines, Ont. DOB: March 23, 1988 Height/weight: 5-10, 195 lbs.

Twitter handle: @CSmall15

#32 Mitch McMichael — Transition

NLL experience: Rookie Hometown: Six Nations DOB: Oct. 13, 1993 Height/weight: 6-0, 195 lbs.

#55 Joel McCready — Forward

NLL experience: 2 seasons Hometown: Port Perry, Ont. DOB: June 3, 1988 Height/weight: 5-11, 195 lbs.

Twitter handle: @mitchmcmich32

#63 Brandon Clelland — Transition

NLL experience: 6 seasons Hometown: St. Catharines, Ont. DOB: March 11, 1988 Height/weight: 5-10, 200 lbs.

Twitter handle: @creads10

#30 Chris Levis — Goalie NLL experience: 12 seasons Hometown: Windsor, Ont. DOB: March 25, 1976 Height/weight: 6-1, 195 lbs.

NLL experience: 1 season Hometown: Halton, Ont. DOB: March 23, 1994 Height/weight: 5-9, 170 lbs.

Twitter handle: @brandonclelland

#50 Eric Penney — Goalie NLL experience: 1 season Hometown: Rexdale, Ont. DOB: Nov. 22, 1993 Height/weight: 6-1, 200 lbs.

Twitter handle: @TheEricPenney

Practice roster #9 Keegan Bal — Forward

NLL experience: Rookie Hometown: Coquitlam, B.C. DOB: Dec. 31, 1991 Height/weight: 6-2, 180 lbs.

#16 Ryan Wagner —Defence

NLL experience: Rookie Hometown: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. DOB: May 14, 1994 Height/weight: 6-1, 190 lbs.

# 43 Jarrett Toll —Transition

NLL experience: 5 seasons Hometown: Maple Ridge, B.C. DOB: Jan. 16, 1989 Height/weight: 6-1, 195 lbs.

#50 Cody Hagedorn — Goalie

NLL experience: 1 season Hometown: Victoria, B.C. DOB: Jan. 21, 1992 Height/weight: 5-11, 180 lbs.

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2016 Player Roster #5 Cliff Smith — Forward

#6 Curtis Hodgson — Defence

NLL experience: 5 seasons Hometown: Surrey, B.C. DOB: Jan. 30, 1985 Height/weight: 6-3, 200 lbs.

#10 Rhys Duch — Forward

NLL experience: 11 seasons Hometown: Burnaby, B.C. DOB: Aug. 12, 1981 Height/weight: 6-1, 195 lbs.

#18 Logan Schuss — Forward

NLL experience: 7 seasons Hometown: Victoria, B.C. DOB: July 14, 1986 Height/weight: 5-11, 200 lbs.

Twitter handle: @Duchee10

#19 Justin Salt — Transition

NLL experience: 2 seasons Hometown: Ladner, B.C. DOB: Jan. 23, 1991 Height/weight: 6-0, 210 lbs.

Twitter handle: @L_Schuss18

NLL experience: 4 seasons Hometown: Coquitlam, B.C. DOB: Sept. 19, 1990 Height/weight: 6-2, 195 lbs.

Twitter handle: @JustinSalt91

#78 Jordan Durston — Forward

#88 Ian Hawksbee — Defence

NLL experience: Rookie Hometown: Wallaceburg, Ont. DOB: May 13, 1994 Height/weight: 5-11, 220 lbs.

Twitter handle: @jordandurston8

#20 Travis Cornwall —Transition NLL experience: 4 seasons Hometown: Coquitlam, B.C. DOB: Feb. 1, 1990 Height/weight: 6-2, 210 lbs.

Twitter handle: @MTCornwall20

#91 Tyler Garrison — Transition

NLL experience: 9 seasons Hometown: Niagra-on-the-Lake, Ont. DOB: July 8, 1983 Height/weight: 6-0, 200 lbs.

(Injured reserve) #8 Tyler Hass— Transition

NLL experience: 3 seasons Hometown: Coquitlam, B.C. DOB: March 21, 1992 Height/weight: 6-2, 200 lbs.

Twitter handle: @T_Garrison91

(Injured reserve) #42 Rory Smith — Defence

NLL experience: 5 seasons Hometown: Victoria, B.C..

DOB: April 20, 1985 Height/weight: 6-6, 210 lbs.

NLL experience: 8 season Hometown: Mimico, Ont. DOB: Feb. 1, 1987 Height/weight: 6-0, 200 lbs.

Coaching staff Dan Perreault — Head coach Perreault is in his second season as head coach and sixth season in the Stealth organization.

Inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2009.

Kevin Alexander Director of player development

Dave Evans Assistant coach (goalies)

Kaleb Toth Assistant coach (offence)

Kyle Sorenson Assistant coach (defence)

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VET ASSISTANT TEAM LEAD Child & Youth Care Worker The HCOS SE Dept needs a CARE Team Associate to work with our special needs students and their families in the Lower Mainland. Approx 20 hrs./week, starting at $20/hr.

Detailed job description & online application form can be found at: www.onlineschool.ca Click About Us, then Scroll To Careers at HCOS

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FARM WORKERS

20 FARM LABOURERS required, for MYERS ORGANIC FARMS Inc. 252 St. Aldergrove. $10.59/hr. Full Time Seasonal from March to November. To pick, plant, weed, load & unload, wash and palletize. Fast paced, physically demanding. Rain or shine. All outside work. No exp req’d. Sunday - Friday; 5am start.

No walk-ins. Fax: 604-856-6320.

Email: myersorg@telus.net FIELD NURSERY workers for Fraser Stratacare in Langley @7366 256th St. accepting resumes for work 24/03/201625/11/2016. No exp needed. Planting, digging trees & weeding. Must be able to work outside all day regardless of weather. Heavy lifting. $10.59/hr 40 hrs/wk Email: office@fraserstratacare.com MOHINDER Ent. Ltd. (Surrey) seeks FT Farm Workers. $10.60/hr, 50H/w. Feb 1-Nov 30. outdoor duties inc: weeding, pruning, harvest, planting. paul@radicalblueberry.com

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CARRIERS Earn Extra $

ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER

the Surrey Leader and the Surrey Now. Part-time, small vehicle required.

Door to Door Delivery, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.

Hazelmere Kennels is seeking a Full-Time, experienced, qualified Vet Assistant - Team Lead to join a team of seven, to help with all aspects of pet care.

Must have exc. communication skills & a compassion to provide a high quality of care for all pets.

Competitive wages.

Please call or email May in confidence, 778-996-3649 may.york@hotmail.com

Foreman / Gardener Required F/T in Surrey with exp. in garden maintenance.

Pruning, lawn maintenance & bed work. A valid driver’s license & local references required. Must have good English skills.

No seasonal layoffs.

Snow removal experience & pesticide license an asset. *Benefit package after 3 months.* WAGE: $20- $24/HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE. Leave message \ fax resume:

604-599-5503

email: tcl.maintenance@shaw.ca GREENHOUSE LABOURER 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

Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement.

High travel.

Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience.

Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, benefits, car and expenses.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or dwoo@fuchs.com

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LABOURERS

N.Langley. $14/hr to start or higher depending on exp. level. Must have valid drivers license. Email resume to: ron@valmartdoors.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS CREDIT Union in Abbotsford seeks full time Member Service Representative. We are seeking a mature, outgoing, multi-tasker dedicated to providing a high level of quality service. A minimum of Grade 12 education, computer skills and the ability to work in an often fast paced team environment and to adapt to new technologies. Please forward resume and hand-written covering letter to: msrposting@gmail.com INDUSTRIAL distribution company located on Annacis Island is seeking a part time A/R clerk(English/French) for the Accounting Department. Must speak and write both languages.Minimum 4 hours a day 5 days a week. Will turn into full time within 6 months.Please send your resume to glhfresume@gmail.com

RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our office team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required.

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Full-time licensed Autobody Technician required immediately by busy Import Dealership in the sunny Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid Autobody ticket. This is a full time, permanent position. Includes Benefits and an aggressive wage package. Resumes to Bodyshop Manager bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com or http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/employment-opportunities.htm

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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 Friday, February 5, 2016 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Journeyman Steel Fabricators With experience needed for f/t shifts. We manufacture industrial enclosures using both steel & aluminum & sub base fuel tanks.

• 4+ years of fabrication exp.

• Read & understand blue prints, shop drawings & manufacture parts.

• Strong mechanical aptitude / installation knowledge.

• Welding of light gauge steel 10-14 gauge some structural.

Day shift: Mon.-Thurs. 6am-3:30 pm & every second Fri. 6am-2pm Afternoon Shift: Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-1:30am. $28-$34 Per Hour, Depending Upon Experience.

We Offer Benefit Packages & A RSP Program!

E-mail resume: tammy@ silhouettesteel.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

TRAVEL/TOURISM with Experience

The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples, and a cover letter to: aholota@blackpress.ca Deadline for applications is Jan. 27, 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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

NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable.

Renos & small jobs. Res & comm.

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

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

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GARDENING

ELECT SERVICES Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

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

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006

HANDYPERSONS

Retired Firefighter Handyman • All Interior Work • Tiles • Trim • Washrooms • Plumbing • Painting * Experienced * Reliable Roger 604-679-0779

Email resume:

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

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CLEANING SERVICES

CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed.

References. Call 604-328-3733.

• 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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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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naturalairflow.ca - Furnaces and A/C. 604-461-0999

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DRAIANGE problems? Wet basement ? We repair and replace perimeter drain tile as well as water proof foundations. 10 years in the business. Owner operator with all the equipment to complete your job in a neat and timely fashion. Quality work done at reasonable rates! All work comes with a guarantee call Mike at Groundhog for your free quote today. Mike. **778-2337499**

APPLEWOOD RENOS. All flooring and Full Bath Renos. Fully Insured.

Call John, (604)779-0370 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

($14.50 –($14.00/hour) $16.50/hour, DOE) Hours 5:00a.m.9:00a.m., 10:00a.m.- 2:00p.m.

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You’re a self-starter and a critical thinker, with the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

LOW RATES 604-617-1774

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Competitive Remuneration, Commission, Benefits Package

The Abbotsford News, a twice-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time, permanent, multi-media journalist.

You will have a diploma/degree in journalism. Extra attention will be given to related newsroom experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie are valuable assets.

ELECTRICAL

Great Opportunity for 2016!

Arecurrently You Retired, A Stay At Home Parent We have full-time openings in our South or Looking Surrey Distribution CentreFor for: P/T Work?

We currently have part-time, day openings in our South Surrey Distribution Centre for:

Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and an understanding of how to tailor online content accordingly.

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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

Multi-Media Journalist

Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a flair for narrative. The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our website and social media engagement.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Cruise / Travel Agent

HELP WANTED

Black Press B.C.

The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant.

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SHOP WORKER

Specializing in Private Events!

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

Local HVAC company hiring for the following positions: sheet metal Installers, foreman, ticketed “B” gas fitters, gas fitter apprentices. Must have a valid driver’s license. Email resume to heatingteam@gmail.com

Advertising Sales Consultant

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Interested individuals may forward their resume to: PO Box 2280 Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2 or email: AP-Abbotsford@ pnrrailworks.ca

Please call 604-575-5342

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

WAREHOUSE WORKERS Order Picker (Material Handlers) (Material Handler)

SUNDECKS

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

Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com

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.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 28 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

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

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

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MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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SAM PAINTING

PRISM PAINTING CO.

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

on re-painting or Free Estimates

New 14x56 in adult 55+ Park.

Pad $575. Home $89,636.

Call Chuck 604-830-1960.

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

*Same Day Service *$200 FortisBC Rebate *BBB: A+ Rating *Firm Quotes

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

www.homeplumbingservice.ca

HOMES FOR RENT

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

2012 Infiniti Ex 35. AWD. Local no accident. 60000km. Very nice condition in and out. Black on Black. Leather interior. $27000 Firm. Call Vivian 604-720-8772

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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

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL

To Place An Ad Call 604-575-5555 .Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

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NEW 24x60 - 1440 sq/ft double wide in Abby 55+ Park. Pet ok.

Pad $602/mo. Home $139,800.

Chuck 604-830-1960.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. Working line. Black. 12 wks old, 1 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

FUEL

AIRTIGHT SPECIAL DRY FIR Mill Ends - Stove Length, 10 Cords deliv. $450. 604-888-3357

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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PETS

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca 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.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A FREE: heat, hot water, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-312-1437

www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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).

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Home Improvements, Landscaping, Rubbish Removal, etc...

Call today to place your ad 604-575-5555

Call 604.449.4940 New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

MISC. FOR SALE

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

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PETS

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CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080

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

Incl heat & hotwater & prkg.

Live In Manager

WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

SUSSEX PLACE APTS

PLUMBING

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.CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052

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RENTALS

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3 rooms $299

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RENTALS

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

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

20% discount

2 Year Warranty - Free Estimate

www.paintspecial.com

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REAL ESTATE

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

NO PAYMENT UNTIL JOB COMPLETELY 100% FINISHED.

Call 604-762-5436

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

The Scrapper

thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

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

Incl heat & 1 prkg stall. No pets

Phone 604-530-1912 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

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SUITES, LOWER

WHITE ROCK 5 yr old, 3 bdrm grnd lvl. 5 Min walk to pier. Good cond. $1500 incl util/lndry. 604-720-8655

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TRUCKS & VANS

TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1999 SUBARU LEGACY AWD Well maintained, automatic, 270K. With recent head gasket & timing belt. Trailer hitch, 4 snow tires on rims. Excellent condition! Recently retired.

Make an offer. 604-340-1512.

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

1990 F150, rebuilt engine, new exhaust system, ladder racks, good running cond. $5500 obo. 778-319-3455

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT, 2 dr hatch, 70K, auto, a/c, p/w, p/l, black, $4800 firm. 604-538-9257

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COUNSELLING SOULLUTIONS COUNSELLING Your Accountability Partner R.P.L.C. M.A.

Learn the life skills, so that you are able to recognize signs that trigger unhealthy behaviours in yourself and move forward, never looking back.

Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Relationships, Addiction, TBI support, PTSP, ADHD, Mental Health, Seniors, Teens, Gender roles and more.

Call Jennifer for a free consultation

604-315-2440 www.soullutionscounselling.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Dead Level CONSTRUCTION LTD.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • STRATA

BOB DELANEY INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

• Renovations • Shops/Garages • Additions • Tenant Improvements

Office: 604.536.8124 Email: bob@deadlevel.ca Web: www.deadlevel.ca

604-363-6211

Larry 604-961-4391

WE DO IT ALL!

PAINTING

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SPIRITUAL HEALER

SPIRITUAL HEALER

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12years

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats of any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

INDIAN VEDIC ASTROLOGER

• Qualified Pruning • Fruit Trees • Hedge Shaping • Winter Clean-Ups

Horticulture Grad, BCIT Since 1989 Fully Insured

CALL MIKE 604-671-3312

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FLOORING

APPLEWOOD

Floors & Finishing • Laminate, Engineered Hardwoods & Tiles

JANUARY SPECIALS – Laminate 12.3mm –

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Offers available from January 11, 2016 – February 1, 2016. 5 Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. +Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to any MY15 Micra/Sentra/Murano and MY16 Versa Note/Rogue/Pathfinder models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc., on approved credit, between Jan 11 – Feb 1, 2016 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Eligible only on leases through NCF with subvented rates. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the purchase or lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (ii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. &Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SV Special Edition FWD (Y6SG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG16 AA00). 1.49%/1.49%/2.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $278/$339/$384 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,708/$20,317/$23,013. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $433 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $10,387. ‡$3,250/$5,500/$6,500 NCF standard finance cash (includes bonus cash) available on new 2015 Micra 1.6 SR/2015 Sentra 1.8 SL CVT/2015 Altima 2.5 SL models when financing with NCF at standard rates. VModels shown $37,008/$25,998/$52,708/$18,438 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00)/2015 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG75 AE10). *Purchase financing price of $9,998 for a 2015 Micra 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00) is available when financing whith NCF at standard rates. The price includes $1,150 NCF standard finance cash, $650 non-stack cash and $500 bonus cash. Freight and PDE charges, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation (where applicable) are included. License, registration, specific duty on new tires ($15) and insurance are extra. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *X±&VFreight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,760/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. 2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. ^Ward’s Large Cross Utility Market Segmentation. MY16 Pathfinder vs 2016 and 2015 Large Cross/Utility Class. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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