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Second time the charm for Pachal Winner of Langley City byelection promises different perspective as youngest member of council DA N FERGU SO N Tim e s Re po r t e r

An “ecstatic” Nathan Pachal won election to Langley City Council Saturday night.

Pachal won the byelection to fill the seat left vacant by the late Dave Hall with a comfortable margin over his nearest rival.

The initial results from the byelection Saturday night show Pachal won with 740 votes.

Kiernan Hillan was second with 557 votes.

More than 2,000 people voted.

The byelection victory came after Pachal was narrowly edged out of a City council seat during his first attempt at winning office in the last municipal election.

“Losing by 71 votes was a little bit painful, to be honest,” Pachal said.

He thought that fact

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motivated his supporters to get out and vote this time.

“People, I think, really wanted a different perspective on council and today, they clearly voted that way,” Pachal said.

At 32, Pachal will be the youngest member of council.

“I’m from a different generation so hopefully I can bring that perspective to the table.”

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Newly elected Langley City Coun. Nathan Pachal, left, chats with former mayor Aubrey Searle (centre) and current mayor Ted Schaffer (right) following the vote tally from the City’s first byelection on Saturday night. Pachal was elected to fill the seat left by Coun. Dave Hall, who passed away in early January following a battle with cancer.

Police allege con man pocketed $35,000 through bank card fraud

Police are looking for a man they believe used a fraudulently obtained bank card to steal $35,000. The man claimed he was from Ontario and asked the bank to issue him a new debit card.

Suspect convinced bank to issue debit card on account he claimed was his own MONIQUE TAMMINGA Tim es Reporter

Police allege a con man pocketed more than $35,000 after being issued someone else’s bank card at a local bank last December. Now Langley RCMP are trying to find him.

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He told the teller he was visiting the area from Ontario, said police.

He was issued a new debit card and immediately withdrew $5,000 US dollars. The card was subsequently used at a number of different establish-

ments and more than $30,000 was taken from the account, said police.

Langley RCMP are hoping someone can identify the man, or has information about him that could lead to his arrest.

Call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Shot heard, man injured – but not by gunfire MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti me s Re po r t e r

A shot may have been fired, and one man was found injured — but not from a bullet — at a south Langley property early Saturday morning.

Around 3 a.m., Langley RCMP were called to a residence at 208 Street and 27 Avenue for a possible shooting.

Police were told one gun shot was heard and there was an injured man.

“We believe a shot was fired but no one was hit.

“When we arrived, one of the occupants at the location was injured. It appears that he had been assaulted,” said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Largy. That man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

But police have not been able to identify any suspects because of the lack of co-operation from the people at the home and the victim, said Largy.

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Artist conceptual drawing shows what the new Aldergrove swimming pool will look like with a canopy. On Monday night, council approved the addition of a $1.57 million cover over the pool, which is part of a new $26 million Aldergrove Recreation Centre, scheduled for completion in May, 2018.

Aldergrove pool cover approved

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“So now there’ll be a bit more balance, I think.”

Pachal signaled his priorities will be the issues that dominated the byelection campaign.

“People want investment in infrastructure, they want to see the downtown revitalized, they want to see something done about homelessness and crime and poverty in their community.”

He was confident going into the election, but admitted to some nervousness on election night.

“Today was very, very nerve-racking,” Pachal sad.

He described his feeling at learning the results, shortly after the polls closed at 8 p.m. as “absolute relief.”

Pachal was visited by members of the current council after the results were known, including mayor Ted Schaffer, who told Pachal the new councillor was “going to pull the (average) age down.”

The rest of the field of nine candidates finished far back of the top two finishers.

Sharon Newbery was third with 158.

Shelley Coburn was fourth with 141.

Mel Kositsky was fifth with 140.

Carol Gran was sixth with 126 votes.

Rae Maj was seventh with 79.

George Roman was eighth with 76.

Serena Oh was ninth with 57 votes.

Township Council voted Monday night to build a canopy over outdoor swimming pool at a cost of $1.57 million MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Times Reporter

Aldergrove is getting a covered pool.

Township council voted unanimously Monday afternoon to approve a $1.57 million canopy to cover the outdoor pool at the new Aldergrove Recreation Centre (ARC).

Structural enhancements to the base building and the footings for the canopy were approved in December, 2015, and council was given until the end of February to decide whether additional money should be spent to build a canopy now, or at a later date.

Coun. Michelle Sparrow commented that the addition will be “very beneficial” for both swimmers and parents watching their kids, as it will create shade in the hot summer sun and a protective cover during rainy days.

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of the pool,” Sparrow said. “(It will be) something that is worth investing in for the long run of the facility and the public will really see value in it.”

But with the ARC budget at $26 million already, and the footings costing $280,000, Coun. Angie Quaale said she is concerned with the amount of money being spent. She suggested that council wait two seasons and revisit the idea after the pool has had some use.

“I’m really struggling to support this investment, I mean with the footings and everything this is almost a $2 million cover, which amounts to almost a 10 per cent increase on the entire building — and that’s a significant investment,” she said.

“I’d like to see it come back to council after we’ve had an opportunity to use the facility for a couple years and

see how necessary this is.”

Coun. Bob Long said that consultants warned them of “the dangers of phasing,” and that waiting could mean the canopy never does get built.

“You’re probably better off — if it’s a good idea — to do it up front,” he said.

Coun. David Davis agreed.

“I think we need to do it now,” he said.

“We need to finish this up. We need to get the pool there in Aldergrove, and it was a priority from council. I think we need to get ’er done.”

Construction of the ARC is set to begin this summer, with the official opening in May, 2018.

In addition to the six-lane, 25 metre outdoor pool, there will also be a two-level, 550-seat arena, a fitness centre, an indoor walking track, multipurpose rooms and an outdoor water park with water slides, a tidal pool, current channel, children’s aqua structure, playground and picnic area.

Coun. Blair Whitmarsh was absent from the vote.

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Langley families who lived along 32 Avenue in Aldergrove threatened to take matters into their own hands, if police didn’t do something to slow traffic along the busy road.

Parent Karen Kroeker likened the section of road to the Indianapolis 500, saying someone would likely be killed if action wasn’t taken.

Kroeker estimated the area in question was home to more than 200 children whose lives were in danger from speeding traffic.

The problem began, she told the Langley Times, after the road was paved six months earlier.

Residents sent a petition to Township council asking that something be done to slow speeding traffic.

Council referred the matter to police.

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the same page, RCMP Insp. Ken King said the situation along 32 Avenue was not at all as residents presented it.

He called a suggestion by residents that commercial traffic be banned from the road, “absolutely ridiculous,” adding the majority of the speeding drivers were residents of the

area, not commuters on their way through.

Meanwhile, Kroeker said she and other parents in the neighbourhood were prepared to barricade the road, if that’s what it took to slow traffic.

“The police can come.

“They can’t arrest everyone.”

An Abbotsford man who was charged last year with nine counts of contravening the B.C. Securities Act has been fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to five of those charges.

John David Briner, 38, issued the guilty pleas on Feb. 9 in Vancouver provincial court and was fined $200 on each count. The four other counts were stayed.

Briner, a former securities lawyer in Vancouver who lives in Abbotsford, was charged in March 2015 for failing to comply with a ban issued by the B.C. Securities Commission.

He is also a co-founder of the Aldergrove-based Music Access Society, a non-profit group that provides music instruction to kids in Aldergrove, Langley and Abbotsford who otherwise can’t afford it.

His difficulties with the authorities date back to 2009, when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint in court, saying Briner participated in a fraudulent scheme to artificially inflate the market for

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Briner reached an agreement with the SEC that included a five-year ban from acting as an officer or director of any issuer and participating in any offering of penny stocks. He was also given a $25,000 civil penalty and ordered to pay back another $52,000.

Following the agreement with the SEC, the B.C. Securities Commission also issued Briner a five-year ban in 2011.

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mitted professional misconduct when he misappropriated more than $50,000 from a client. He was disbarred in November of last year following a hearing into the matter.

Briner again became the subject of SEC action in January 2015, when the commission alleged that he orchestrated a scheme which entailed creating shell companies supposedly exploring mining activities.

He was still under his fiveyear ban from the SEC at the time.

The matter was settled last September, when Briner consented to an order that permanently prohibits him from acting as an officer or director of any issuer and bans him from participating in any offering of a penny stock.

He also agreed to pay back almost $22,000 in gains and $50,000 in civil penalties.

At the time the criminal charges were laid, Briner was involved in starting a “seed library” in Abbotsford which invited the public to trade extra seeds for non-organic, nonGMO and heritage seeds.

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The first 23 of 66 dogs and puppies seized from a Langley puppy mill on Feb. 4 will available for adoption this week at the Vancouver SPCA. The dogs that have been medically cleared for adoption include eight adult Wheaten terriers, three adult Old English sheepdogs, three adult Portuguese water dogs, one adult Bernese mountain dog, one adult standard poodle, five 11-week-old standard poodle puppies and two five-month-old Portuguese water dog puppies.

Due to the overwhelming interest in the dogs, the SPCA will host three information sessions today (March 2) for anyone interested in submitting an adoption application. Attendance at one of the sessions is mandatory for all applicants, due to the special needs of the dogs.

“We are truly grateful to the hundreds of people who have expressed interest in opening their homes to these dogs, but we want to make sure that anyone putting in an application fully understands the care that will be required to meet their ongoing behavioural and psychological needs,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “Some issues commonly faced by dogs raised in puppy mills include fearfulness due to lack of socialization, compulsive behaviours, house-soiling and sensitivity to touch.

“With the proper care and attention these dogs have a wonderful future, but we want to make sure that people understand the commitment they are taking on.

“Our goal in holding the information sessions is to match the specific needs of each dog with an individual or family who has the time, skills and patience to help them reach their full potential,” said Chortyk.

“The dogs have been through so much and we just want the adoption process to be a success for both the animals and for the wonderful people opening their hearts and homes to them.”

While more of the Langley dogs and puppies will be available for adoption in upcoming weeks, the Vancouver SPCA shelter remains closed until mid-March to ensure biosecurity protocols are upheld for the remaining dogs in care.

In the meantime, the SPCA continues to put together their report to Crown counsel in the hope that criminal charges will be approved against the Langley dog breeders.

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Anyone who wishes to apply to adopt any of the dogs is required to attend one of three information sessions being hosted by the SPCA today (March 2). In all, 66 dogs were taken from the property early last month.

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Vancouver Giants defenceman Matt Barberis skates the puck up the ice during a Western Hockey League pre-season game at the Langley Events Centre back in September.

Talks are believed to be ongoing between the major junior hockey club about relocating from Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum to the Langley Events Centre, perhaps as early as next season.

Major junior hockey club believed to be contemplating move east from Vancouver to Langley GARY AHUJA Tim es Reporter

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The Giants currently play out of the Pacific Coliseum.

Vancouver has seen its average attendance drop in recent years as the club has struggled on the ice. In 2014/15, average attendance for the Giants was 5,815 according to hockeyDB.com. That number was still good for fifth in the 22-team league, but it was down from 6,266 the season before.

The LEC seats 5,276.

The ice rink portion of the facility already houses several teams,

including the National Lacrosse League’s Vancouver Stealth, the B.C. Hockey League’s Langley Rivermen, the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League’s Valley West Hawks and the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League’s Trinity Western Spartans.

The Giants played a pre-season game at the LEC last September and the team also temporarily relocated to the facility in 2010 when Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympic Games, drawing huge crowds for all six games in Langley.

It is believed that the Giants are eventually hoping to relocate to a new facility in Surrey, with SkyTrain access, but plans to build a 5,000 spectator arena in North Surrey were shelved last month.

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District doing internal review Plan will be developed for schools to deal with emergencies MONIQUE TA MMING A Time s Re po rte r

Langley School District is serious about preparing for “the big one,” and any other emergency that may strike.

The district is undergoing an internal review of all schools to develop a plan to deal with emergencies — including earthquakes and other natural disasters — as well as crisis situations, drills for evacuations and lockdowns.

Seismic early warning devices are being considered and a report on how those would be implemented is expected in May. Earthquake hazard assessment checklists are being created this spring, which include unsecured vending machines, pianos with unlocked wheels or heavy items stored above shoulder height in exit paths.

District staff will be trained in rapid damage assessment of buildings and a communication strategy with parents is being designed to allow for constant updates from the district through the website or mobile friendly social media.

Cops seek cash’s rightful owner Cash has once again been found in clothing donated to Value Village in Langley.

The money was found on Feb. 2. If the owner is able to identify how much money was recovered, it could be returned to them.

In the past few months, several thrift store staff in Langley

have discovered cash in pockets of clothing donated to their shops.

Sometimes, the amount is quite significant, said police.

If you’ve recently donated clothing and believe you may have lost the money, contact Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.

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Private member’s bill takes new aim at drinking drivers Langley MP applauds bill introduced by Steven Blaney MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti m e s Re po r t e r

Stiffer sentences for drunk drivers may soon be making their way into Canadian law books.

Introduced as a private member’s bill on Tuesday, Feb. 23, Bill C-226 the ‘Impaired Driving Act’ offers the courts greater discretion in handing down harsher sentences, including longer jail terms for impaired driving causing death and for repeat drunk drivers.

Langley Conservative MP Mark Warawa applauded the new bill introduced by former Public Safety Minister and fellow Tory, Steven Blaney.

When the Conservatives were in power, Warawa introduced a private member’s bill called Kassandra’s Law, which called for the offence of impaired driving causing death to be designated ‘vehicular homicide.’

If C-226 is passed, the maximum sentence for impaired driving causing bodily harm will increase from 10 to 14 years, offering justices greater discretion, while repeat offenders will face a one-year prison sentence for a second offence, and a two-year sentence for a third offence.

For impaired driving causing death, sentences will vary from five to 25 years depending on severity and aggravating factors.

When more than one life is lost, justices will be able to apply consecutive sentences

“This legislation stands as a way forward to keep our roads safe,” said Warawa.

“The leading cause of criminal death in Canada is impaired driving.”

More than 1,200 Canadians are MARK killed every year WA R AWA by drunk drivers.

This legislation is in line with the private member’s bill that Warawa introduced in the last Parliament, he said.

“In 2011, 22-year-old Kassandra Kaulius was tragically killed by a drunk driver.

“Following Kassandra’s death, her family joined other victims’ families with the resolve to ensure that what happened to Kassandra would never happen to another son or daughter,” said Warawa.

“They created an organization called Families for Justice.”

More than 100,000 Canadians have signed the petition, which calls for changes to the Criminal Code.

This announcement comes on the heels of the provincial government’s decision to toughen up driving laws for repeat impaired drivers.

Now repeat offenders will be required to take the Responsible Driver Program which includes counselling and possibly the Ignition Interlock Program.

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A win for all concerned It took two years, a Supreme Court case, an immense amount of time and effort by service providers and city officials, and a great deal of public money, but the squalid Gladys Avenue homeless protest camps are finally gone.

Far more important than the mere end of an eyesore, the absence of the tents and trash in the downtown core represents a huge measure of progress in terms of how homelessness is now being dealt with in this city.

From the embarrassing incident of city staff spreading chicken manure on a homeless squat on Gladys in 2013, the City of Abbotsford now has a far more progressive policy regarding street people, a temporary 40-bed shelter has been built on Riverside, and work is soon to start on a permanent supportive housing project for the homeless.

To say this city has come a long way would be an understatement.

Conversely, to believe the problem has gone away, would be a grave error.

Homelessness remains a serious challenge in Abbotsford, as it is in many communities.

There is an acute shortage of appropriate housing in this city. Service providers for the homeless are stretched thin. Support systems dealing with core causes such as addiction are overloaded.

In particular, mental health facilities are woefully inadequate.

The vast majority of those long-term solutions are far beyond the scope and means of city hall, which cannot assume the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments.

In respect of the latter, it must be acknowledged that Abbotsford would not have made the progress it did in terms of addressing homelessness without provincial support and funding.

The past few years have brought this issue into sharp focus, demonstrated there are effective ways to deal with it, and defined future needs.

Despite all the continuing challenges, it’s a major step forward for all concerned.

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Doing without is part of the process An interesting debate sprang There’s no question the world up online last week. has changed over the past couIt was spurred by a young ple decades. Job prospects are woman’s open letter to her emdiminishing and student debt ployer, complaining that her miis at an all-time high. nuscule wage (something that That said, I don’t personally amounted to slightly over $8/ recall a time when many peohour after taxes) wasn’t enough ple I knew were landing jobs for her to pay her rent in San FROM THE that paid top dollar straight out Francisco, where the tech comof college. pany she worked for is based.

A lot, including myself, waitI say ‘worked’ because her Brenda Anderson ed tables, working for minvery public tirade got an almost imum wage plus tips, and immediate result, in that it cost somehow found ways to make her that low-paying job within two ends meet. Usually, that meant living hours. with roommates (plural) to take a bit of But the internet wasn’t done with the sting out of city rents. her yet. Soon, a 30-something womAnd it wasn’t like your closest friends an weighed in, publicly schooling the always needed a new place to live at young ingrate about how actual hard the same time you did. Sometimes you work and sacrifice look and feel. just had to spin the wheel and hope for She explained in great detail that in the best. the past — as far back as a decade or Taking on a stranger as a roommate two ago — people who wanted to be is kind of like cranking the wheel on successful in life were willing to work one of those toy-in-a-plastic-bubble their way up from the bottom. machines. You never know what you’re It got me thinking about what it was going to get. like for me and my friends to be young Some turn out to be that most and just creeping out from underneath sought-after prize — a life-long friend. our parents’ protective wing.

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with her boyfriend. That left the dog home alone most days to chew up everything I owned, in what was obviously a serious case of misplaced aggression.

Probably the most memorable case, though, was a guy who was one of about eight of us sharing a house, during what was unquestionably the longest summer of my life.

This guy spoke to nobody. Instead, he stayed locked in his room at all times — except, that is, when he’d creep out in the middle of the night to steal everyone else’s food.

The jig was up the night he decided he’d like a cup of tea to go with his pilfered midnight snack.

Presumably overcome by the sheer effort of not buying his own groceries, he returned to bed before the water had boiled and ended up melting the kettle onto the stove.

He was just one of a handful of food thieves I roomed with in my 20s.

As aggravating as it can be to endure the bizarre habits of the people we share space with, it’s these experiences — or so we’re told — that build character.

Failing that, the associated misery almost always makes for better stories than, ‘Hey, remember that time I lived alone in peace, paid all my bills on time and still had enough money left over to buy the good noodles?’

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‘Eliminate wave element, build larger pool’ Editor: The following is an excerpt of an open letter to Township Council: The decisions of council on design and location of the proposed Aldergrove recreation centre have made many people in Aldergrove and the rest of Langley lack confidence in council.

The pool must be made larger. I realize that the consulting group stated that a six-lane, 25-metre pool would be adequate for Aldergrove but really the consulting group just said what council wanted to hear.

I was recently at the Walnut Grove pool. Their large pool is more than twice the size of Aldergrove’s proposed pool.

They also have another large pool that is meant for younger children to play in, which we would not have in the winter time.

Eliminate the wave pool. It would only be open in the summer time. We need a larger, yearround pool in Aldergrove far more.

The pool should be at least 35 metres long and eight lanes, with a deep area to accommodate a regular sized diving board and rope swing area. Eliminating the wave pool would free up monies for a larger pool and a roof.

The other problem which needs to be remedied is to partner up with the Parks Regional District to replace the Aldergrove Lake with an updated version with a proper cement bottom and filter system.

The old Aldergrove Lake was

very well used and needed upgrades. Due to that, it was shut down. I cannot imagine the lunacy that went into that decision — “The lake is so well used that the old filtration system can’t handle it, so let’s shut it down and then spend millions of dollars to build an outdoor pool that is smaller and won’t meet the needs of the community.”

Aldergrove Lake was free to the public, so even those with low income could attend every day in the heat of the summer with their families.

I am wondering how often lower income families could afford to spend the $10 a day or more to attend the new complex in the summer time.

The new pool won’t have the huge shade trees that made Aldergrove Lake so pleasant because it is in the middle of a commercial district.

Most of the year the outdoor, year-round pool will feel cold without some way to warm the air.

To attend swimming lessons families will still be forced to attend the other pools, and lessons are filled quickly. I recently went to the Walnut Grove Pool at 3 p.m. Parking was hard to find and the pool was very overcrowded. When leaving, I went onto the freeway and it took 45 minutes to return to Aldergrove.

Our mayor says we already have a large pool in Langley so we don’t need one in Aldergrove. Try telling that to parents who would like to put their children into

Changes to bus pass program appear arbitrary and illegal Editor: The provincial government recently announced perhaps arbitrary and illegal changes to the disability bus pass program.

Apparently, the government is cancelling the relatively inexpensive, convenient, and simple $45 per year disability bus pass.

The changes appear arbitrary because the disability community was allegedly not contacted.

Moreover, the changes seem illegal because the B.C. government is allegedly violating contract law by cancelling the $45 per year disability bus pass in Sep-

tember when the disability bus pass does not expire until Dec. 31, 2016.

Consequently, the B.C. government owes each disabled person, who holds a $45 per year disability bus pass, a $15.40 refund, which is for the four months left on the disability bus pass that disabled people will be unable to utilize.

To do otherwise is to seemingly violate contract law.

Finally, no one is above the rule of law.

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A then six-year-old Jill Scott and Colten Myers, 4, beat the summer heat in 2010 with a visit to Aldergrove Lake.

The outdoor swimming pool has since been filled in, and Aldergrove resident Dianne Kask says plans for a new outdoor pool and water park in the community aren’t enough to replace it. swimming lessons and would need to spend hours after school taking their children to a lesson, waiting for the lesson to be over and then driving home to cook

supper for the family.

Enlarge the pool and make the air warm around the pool. It won’t cost more.

The money is already in the

budget if you eliminate the wave pool.

DIANNE KASK, ALDERGROVE

Put a moratorium on housing until infrastructure catches up Editor: Re: ‘A dog’s breakfast of development, (The Times Feb. 24) What is the Township doing? Langley is becoming a nightmare.

The lack of infrastructure in this city is mind-blowing, and yet every street that we drive down in Willoughby and other areas is scheduled for development with town homes and condos.

Onus on Township to provide more parking

This is getting way out of hand.

Soon there will be no more green spaces left.

All the trees will be cut down, which by the way is extremely important to absorb pollution and emit oxygen.

Traffic is already a nightmare everywhere you go, and we can’t even fathom what it will be like in the near future.

Editor: Re: Parking stall (The Times, Feb. 26) The onus to provide more parking spaces per unit should start with the Township.

Have you ever tried to park at the municipal building on any weekday morning?

While I have been told by those

We need roads widened now, not in years. We need more green spaces and proper sidewalks and walking trails. This all boils down to common sense management.

This needs to start now.

There needs to be a moratorium on housing until infrastructure has caught up.

CAROL MIDDLE, LANGLEY

responsible that the allotment of spaces meets zoning requirements, I have also been told by staff that they are told to park in the lots of adjoining businesses if they are unable to find parking on the municipal property.

CAM LOCHHEAD, LANGLEY

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The Board of Directors has received a Notice of Retirement from Executive Director Lynn Whitehouse effective on June 30th of this year.

We have engaged Davies Park Executive Search to assist with the implementation of our succession plan. We are seeking a candidate to carry on the exemplary work of staff and Boards of past years, and to facilitate the transition of our Board governance from that of an operational to a policy model. We have big shoes to fill.

I would like to recognize member Corey Doell from Norlang Auto Repair for initiating dialogue with the RCMP concerning business crime in the Langley.

As a result, the Chamber has coordinated meetings with law enforcement and representatives of the various business organizations to take proactive action to improve

reporting procedures to assist the RCMP. The Advocacy Committee is working on a number of resolutions to take to the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM held in May in Kelowna. Issues that will be advocated on behalf of our members include Property Taxes, Changes to the Sales Tax, Protection of Industrial Lands, Transportation, Crime Reduction, and Improvements to Credit Card Processing.

We recently participated in Chamber of Commerce Week to recognize the contributions that Chambers make to communities. We thank our local media outlets the Langley Advance and the Langley Times for their magnificent efforts to highlight the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our members for their continued support and participation.

Last, I encourage our members to

Get ready to take a swing at the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Sponsorship opportunities are now available and golfer registration is open The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its hugely popular Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the beautiful Redwoods Golf Course in Langley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for your business to be a part of one of Langley’s premier golf tournaments.

The cost to golf is $195.00 + GST per golfer and includes a tailgate brunch, shared power golf cart, 18 holes, gourmet BBQ dinner and prizes!

To register as a golfer or for more information on the sponsorship opportunities please visit www. langleychamber.com or contact: Jaclyn Van Den Berg, Events & Communications Coordinator

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The election for positions on the Board of Directors will take place at the 85th AGM of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce to be held this June. I encourage any members who wish to be nominated to contact myself, any member of the Board of Directors, or Executive Director Lynn Whitehouse at the Chamber Office for further information.

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Opportunity for small businesses to grow with social media, says local expert Local businesses throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland can compete more effectively with larger companies in their neighbourhoods by harnessing the largelyunderutilized field of social media, says one local expert.

Brian Bevilacqua, senior manager for communications and public relations at First West Credit Union and its Envision Financial division says he sees enormous potential for the many local businesses he comes in contact with to boost their brand recognition through online social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google Plus, Yelp and others.

“Social media plays an increasingly important role in the way we as humans do business and make purchasing decisions.

Large national and international companies know this and have invested significant resources in slick social media programs,” he says, “but smaller local businesses often struggle to take advantage of social media.”

Bevilacqua offers small business owners four key social media suggestions to help them grow their business:

Be focused. Start by creating a plan that answers the fundamental questions like, what

is your business trying to achieve with social media? Who is your target audience?

Which social networks will best enable you to connect with the people that matter to you? What sort of content should you produce and share? How will you measure success? A clear, focused plan will help you decide how best to invest your limited energy, and will ensure that what you’re doing in social media is tightly aligned to your business’ goals.

Be human. One of the most common mistakes businesses make with social media is approaching it like just another advertising channel. Your target audience isn’t using social media because they want to be sold to by a company—they’re using it to have conversations and make genuine human connections. If you want to engage them, ditch the in-your-face sales pitches and look for opportunities to create or engage in authentic

conversations.

Interact with specific individuals. Share content that’s meaningful to the audience you want to engage.

When you’re genuinely social on social media, the people who matter will ultimately see the value your business offers and they’ll stay engaged.

Be visually engaging.

When it comes to creating and sharing content, digital media is your best friend. Don’t just talk at people with sterile text—wherever possible, use attention-grabbing images and videos to start conversations, tell your story, demonstrate who you are and show what you care about. You’ll capture people’s

Six myths about business coaching Courtesy of Business Development Bank of Canada “Business coaching is a waste of money. I already know what’s wrong with my business. I don’t have time for this.”

Entrepreneurs have a lot of preconceived notions when it comes to business coaching. But if these beliefs are holding you back from getting an effective business coach, you’re missing a huge opportunity to improve your skills and your business’s performance, says BDC’s Business Consultant Nyron Drepaul.

“Business coaching is management training for entrepreneurs specifically tailored for their unique situation,” Drepaul says. “It helps you make better decisions and become a better leader.”

Here are the most common myths about business coaching, and the real story.

Myth No. 1 “Coaching is expensive and I

need to save money.”

The reality? Running a healthy, well-managed business leads to both cost savings and growing profits.

“Coaching is about learning how to identify inefficiencies in your company and learning how to fix them, so you can save more in the long-term,” says Drepaul, who has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs. “Not fixing these problems means profit is leaking away every day.”

Myth No. 2 “I don’t have time for this.

I’m too busy running my business.”

Most entrepreneurs spend their time fixing problems and fighting fires. But, by not taking the time to get on top of fundamental challenges, you’re accepting that your problems will continue and probably get worse.

“A business coach can help you identify and resolve the root

interest and you might even content in the moment, when it’s inspire others to share your fresh and still happening. content with their own Bevilacqua also advises small social networks. business owners apprehensive Be of taking first steps in social immediate. media to consult with millennial Social generation colleagues, friends or media is family members, and to tap into the wealth of online knowledge on using social media for instantaneous. business.

It’s “right now”.

“You may find yourself For businesses, pleasantly surprised at just that means how easy social media can responding right away to be and how much you enjoy the questions, participating,” he says. “The joy feedback and of seeing your local business comments make authentic connections (including with other people through social negative comments) that come your way. It means sharing media is addictive.”

cause to get out of this vicious cycle,” Drepaul says. “I structure my clients’ time so they make the most progress within a set and manageable period—usually, two to three hours per week.”

Myth No. 3 “I already know what’s wrong in my business.”

Visible problems are usually symptoms of bigger issues that can only be identified through a careful, thorough assessment.

Don’t waste your money treating symptoms that will come back if the root cause is not identified and addressed, Drepaul says. A business coach will take a holistic view of your business, find the underlying cause of the problem and then coach you on how to fix it.

Myth No. 4 “Coaching won’t change anything in my company.”

Nothing will change in a

Who’s on your financial team?

At Prospera, our team is filled with home grown talent, including Francisco Dias, who’d like to introduce new team member Clive Agyar.

Clive is a Certified Financial Planner who believes financial wellness is about a lot more than just what you put in your portfolio…oh, and he loves football (but we call it soccer).

If you’d like help with your financial goals or a free review of your investments, Francisco, Clive and the entire Langley team invite you to call or stop by anytime.

Just don’t get them started talking sports.

Clive Agyar, CFP® 604.953.3807 | cagyar@prospera.ca Francisco Dias, CFP®, CLU, RRC, BA (Econ) 604.953.3812 | fdias@prospera.ca

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WHO’S WHO at the Chamber EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT ~ Scott Johnston, Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP VICE-PRESIDENT ~ Jack Nicholson, Otter Co-op SECRETARY-TREASURER ~ Paul van Koll, Deloitte LLP PAST PRESIDENT ~ Kristine Simpson, BDO Canada LLP

COMMUNITY DIRECTORS ALDERGROVE ~ Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service Ltd. LANGLEY CITY ~ Mike Morrison, Envision Financial NORTH LANGLEY ~ Rick Barnett, Valley First Aid Ltd. SOUTH LANGLEY ~ Brad Kiendl, HSBC Bank of Canada

DIRECTORS AT LARGE CLAUDE CHOQUETTE, Audacious Living Inc. JANE FEE, Kwantlen Polytechnic University TAMMY REA, TD Canada Trust JANIS RYDER, Trinity Western University GARTH WHITE, Avison Young Commercial Real Estate SHERRI-LEE WOYCIK, Social Media Minder

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Welcome to the Langley Chamber!

Please join us in welcoming the newest GLCC Chamber members!

Pictured (L-R): Frank Bucholtz, Barb Ruscheinski, B. Comm. Human Resources / OH&S Business Services and European Stoneworks Ltd. Not-Pictured: Country Lane Antiques, e-Forensic Services Inc., Excel Martial Arts Langley, GM Drafting and Design Inc., Heather Newport Inc., Lionaire Holdings Ltd., The Newleader Company and Partners for Growth Advisory Services Inc. For more details about all Chamber members please visit www.langleychamber.com for a complete Membership Directory.

A business coach will provide you with a systematic approach and tools you can use from previous page

“Coaching helps entrepreneurs become more confident,” business unless you’re convinced Drepaul says. “At the end, you of the benefits of the change and have a better understanding of know how to make it happen. your business’ strengths and The right business coach can weaknesses and know how to help you better understand make it more successful.” your business and develop leadership skills. That will enable Myth No. 5 “I don’t need another advisor. you to make changes that will I need someone to fix my have a positive impact on your company’s performance. problems.”

Think of coaching as a learning experience. The goal is to transfer knowledge and know-how to you and your management team.

“Business coaching is about teaching you how to fish, not fishing for you,” Drepaul says.

“It’s about teaching you the knowledge and skills to address problems on your own.”

could be strategic, operational or HR-related, so you likely need broader expertise.

Myth No. 6 “My accountant and lawyer give me advice. Why should I pay someone else to do it?”

Accountants and lawyers are valuable advisors. But an experienced business coach will look at your company as a whole to determine the cause of your challenges and help you learn to solve them. Your problems

“Beyond the advice, the right business coach will provide you with a systematic approach and tools you can use to address fundamental issues with confidence.”

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LIFESTYLES

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Volunteers driven to help cancer patients He kept my phone number and thought of me when this thing was going to get off the ground.

MYRA FORD

B OAZ JOSEPH Black Press

A cancer patient, Myra Ford is among the first clients of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society — the same people who drove cancer patients under a previous program that was cancelled last year by the Canadian Cancer Society.

Drivers from cancelled program are getting back into their cars BOAZ JOSEPH Black Press

Last fall, Myra Ford, 71, learned that the Volunteer Driver Program was being cancelled by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS).

It had been a lifeline — her only affordable way to get from Cloverdale to her chemotherapy treatments at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver.

She needed to make the trip every three weeks and

A night of classic guitar

wasn’t able to get there on her own — or pay $100 for a taxi.

Until mid-2014, her husband was her primary driver to chemo appointments, but that year, he was suddenly diagnosed with cancer himself and died four months later.

Ford’s daughter Leslie, who has three kids and works full-time, drove her mom to her appointments until last year, when they

were involved in a serious crash on the highway in Langley.

Both women were badly hurt and Ford is still recovering from a back injury.

It was all “more stress you don’t need,” she says, and her daughter’s injury made it impossible for her to drive her mother anymore.

Ford perked up in early February when she suddenly got a call from John MacInnes, one of the volunteer drivers with the previous cancer society program. It turned out that he was working behind the scenes on getting the

Roy Cléments and Clemo’s Crusade for Hospice have partnered with classical guitarist Matthew Silverman to host a benefit concert in support of the Langley Hospice Society.

The second annual Night of Classic

old gang back under a new name — same good service, less paperwork for the organizers.

The new incarnation is called the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS), and it’s composed of the same people who volunteered with the cancer society, but they are now not affiliated with it.

“He kept my phone number and thought of me when this thing was going to get off the ground,” says a grateful Ford, who describes MacInnes as a particularly good listener among the old service’s many good drivers.

Guitar is happening March 5 at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 9160 Church St. In addition to the amazing sounds of classical guitar, there will be light refreshments served, a silent auction, and wine and beer available

When the CCS cancelled its volunteer drivers program, its press release said the cancellation was based on “factors such as similar government-funded driving programs, decreasing volunteers and ridership as well as increasing operating costs.”

“I find that hard to believe,” says Ford, calling cancer an “epidemic.”

The society suggested patients who needed rides use the Freemasons’ service or other user-pay services.

Ford rang up the Freemasons.

“I phoned twice. I never got a call back.”

She sometimes paid for other services, but was often told the appointments were too short-notice (they wouldn’t accept anything less than 48 hours).

“If you needed a ride, you were out of luck,” Ford says.

The VCDS, which began service on Feb. 29, would also like 48 hours’ notice, but is not so strict as to refuse service otherwise.

Drivers will pick up clients on the North Shore, the Tri-Cities, Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Langley, and will go to any hospital or cancer-related medical appointments — even as far as Abbotsford.

“I can’t believe how vast it’s going to be,” says Ford.

To make best use of their time, drivers sometimes pick up multiple patients and carpool.

“I find people like to talk about their ailments,” Ford says with a chuckle.

Since it’s run entirely by volunteers, there is no charge for the service.

“It would be fair enough to say that the drivers were

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really affected by the people we were driving, both them and their families,” explains MacInnes.

“We knew the stress they were under from the standpoint of having transportation completely eliminated, never mind what their families were going through.”

The real keeper, he says, is the volunteer base.

“I was at a meeting yesterday and about 30 people showed up,” says George Garrett, a program coordinator and former volunteer driver who also advocates for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Our legacy is going to be that we’re still going to be here 25 years from now,” says MacInnes, who is 81, and was a volunteer cancer driver for nine years with the CCS — a program that itself lasted about a quarter-century.

“Here we are, we’ve got superb people that are dedicated and have all had experience with cancer patients. If you haven’t driven, you don’t understand the attachment we have with cancer patients.”

Garrett still has a homemade card given to him by a girl who he often drove to cancer treatments.

It says, “To George, my favourite cancer driver: Thank you for being so kind.”

“Unfortunately, she died a few months later,” Garrett says.

The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is seeking both volunteer drivers (not just retirees, but anyone with a clean driving record) and donations for the cost of fuel. For more info, visit www.volunteercancerdrivers.ca/ or call 604-515-5400.

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Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Bolwig as Digital Account Manager.

Cynthia brings extensive knowledge in advertising to her new position.

She began her career in radio advertising, in the small northern Ontario community of Elliot Lake. Cynthia has been in the industry for more than 20 years in radio, print and directory advertising, including the last 7 years in digital advertising sales with the Yellow Pages Group.

Cynthia will be responsible for Black Press’ regional digital accounts from Surrey to Hope.

Cynthia lives in Cloverdale. She has a love for travelling and enjoys exploring her new B.C. communities.

Please join us in congratulating Cynthia on her appointment as Digital Account Manager.

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traces back to the lives of two families in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century, 1895.

She calls it a “modern day There are two children — one ghost story,” but not one full dies and one vanishes — and of fantasy and make-believe Macleod leaves it open characters. to the reader to decide Brookswood author what happened.

Jo Macleod has based The story then flips her first book, Heaven back to the present Help Us, on an actual time for the climax, paranormal event that which takes place in happened to her.

Macleod’s living room.

“I was compelled to “I’m not trying to conwrite it after the event vert anyone into a be— totally compelled. lief system or anything I had to tell people ... I’ve just been able to what happened,” said JO make a fictional story Macleod, a retired MA C LEO D to incorporate someICBC adjuster, who thing that did happen,” moved to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland in 1991. Macleod said.

“It’s not scary in any way, Macleod didn’t want to give it’s not written with that kind away too many details of what of twist on it. It’s written with this event actually is, describing it simply as a “spirit rescue” more of an intrigue and it just comes naturally.” that happened with a meditaMacleod began writing the tion group in Surrey in 2006. story in 2009, and self pubThis is where the story lished it online in 2012. begins. From there, the book

Having no professional writing training, she decided to take the book off the market, hire an editor, join the Langley Writers’ Guild and rework the story.

In November, 2015 she republished an extended version of the book through Balboa Press.

She is now planning a sequel.

“I have a neighbour across the street from me and she actually read the book about four times, she just loves it,” Macleod said.

“I think once you’ve heard the story, you’re either captivated by it or you’re not interested at all, it’s just not your kind of thing. And obviously, it’s not going to be everyones kind of thing.”

This Saturday, March 5, Macleod will be doing a book signing at the Langley Chapters, 20015 Langley Bypass, from 2-5 p.m.

For more, visit her website www.jomacleod.com.

Birthday bash for PA-MOJA program MIR ANDA GATHER COLE Tim es Reporter

Langley Fine Arts is celebrating the 10th year of their PA-MOJA program with a fundraising birthday bash, and is inviting the public to attend.

On Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. join the school and alumni band Derrival in a night of music, presentations and student performances.

Cost is a minimum $10 donation for students and $15 for all others.

Formerly known as Project Kenya Sister Schools, the program helps Kenyan children attend school through donations and sister school partnerships. LFAS works with Ol Pejeta Conservancy school, in the Laikipia region of Kenya.

PA-MOJA, a Swahili word for together, began

with a small group at LFAS, and now works with schools across North America. Last year they raised $17,000, which went towards 100 bursaries for students to attend high school, 125 uniforms, desks, school supplies and a nursery school.

“It helps connect our school with one goal and create a cultural exchange so we can breakdown the stereotypes in Kenya,” said Jessica Schmidt, a Grade 11 student at LFAS. “(The Kenyan students are) people like us who have dreams and inspirations that are just born into less fortunate situations.”

For more information on the PA-MOJA program, visit http://www.langleyfinearts.com/ pa-moja.htm.

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Good old-fashioned barn dance

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Get your dancing shoes ready.

This Saturday, March 5, the West Coast Fiddlers are hosting their 10th annual barn dance.

The fundraising event will help send the group of students to play in New York in May, followed by a fiddle cruise in the Maritimes. “It’s a combination of sightseeing in the Maritimes and workshops on the boat,� said Csilla Wilson, whose son and daughter play in the group. “It’s going to be really neat.�

The West Coast Fiddlers are

made up of 12 student musicians, ages 9-17, from across the Fraser Valley, working under the direction of the Sabir Sisters. They play a blend of Celtic, Cape Breton and traditional fiddle music.

The barn dance is open to people of all ages and dancing experience, this year featuring Scottish country dancing calling by Rebecca Blackhall-Peters. “They demonstrate the dancing, it’s kind of like square dancing but not quite because it’s Celtic,� Wilson said. “The kids love it.�

There will be live music by the West Coast Fiddlers, The Tartan Players and Sabir Sisters Music Studio students, a silent auction, and a country dinner of corn chowder, pulled pork, hot dogs and other snacks. Â Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and are available at the door or in advance by emailing harmonymusicsociety@gmail.com or calling 604-312-7578.

The event is being held at SouthRidge Fellowship, 22756 48 Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dance begins at 6:30 p.m.

The ‘Wizard of Oz’ goes Steampunk Imagine That! Productions is presenting a version of The Wizard of Oz a little different than the usual “Somewhere Over the Rainbow� musical.

Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum, director/producer Faith Toronchuk is giving The Wizard of Oz a Steampunk twist.

Members of the audience are encouraged to wear their own Steampunk attire during the performances.

Bard in the Valley holding auditions arrive at 12:30 p.m. on March 13 and 7:30 p.m. on March 14 with a printed headshot and resume (digital files not accepted).

The auditions include a cold read from the script. Some will be asked to read for specific roles, and others to sing an unaccompanied pop song of their choice.

All are welcome. For more info, contact producer Diane Gendron at info@bardinthevalley. com. ••• The 11th annual Fraser Valley Wedding

briefs Auditions for Bard in the Valley’s 2016 production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew are being held Sunday, March 13 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and Monday, March 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres.

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Festival is happening Monday, March 7 from 4-8 p.m. at Cascades Casino.

Dozens of vendors will be offering the very best of all that’s bridal, including gowns, men’s wear, jewelry, music, wedding cakes/cupcakes and more.

General admission is $10 and brides and grooms are free.

Visit www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com for more info and ticket purchase. Tickets also available at the door. ••• The fourth Hardware Biennale is on at the Fort Gallery, 9048 Glover Rd., until March 13.

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This is in conjunction with the March First Thursday free community arts event, featuring local saw musician Alex Bartel. Visit www. fortgallery.ca for more. ••• The 2016 World Day of Prayer is taking place Friday, March 4, this year featuring a special focus on Cuba and the women of that country.

In Langley, a service will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the United Churches of Langley, 21562 Old Yale Road.

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St. Paddy’s Day dinner and entertainment featuring the Irish Wakers March 9 at Langley Senior Centre. A celebration of songs and dance music of Ireland, with nods to the Canadian Maritimes and to seafarers everywhere. Dinner 5:30 p.m., entertainment 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members $35 non-members $45. Book tickets at 604-530-3020.

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Enjoy a tour of India with Langley residents Art and Robin on March 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Muriel Arnason Library (130 20338 65 Ave).

The pair will share both memories and photos from their recent trip. Go on a tiger safari, learn about the architecture, forts and temples, people, and transportation in India. Free, but registration is required. Call 604-532-3590.

Strata Housing Learn about the many facets of strata living including strata councils, strata fees, contingency reserve funds, unit entitlement, insurance coverage, bylaws and rules on March 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Langley Senior Recreation Centre (20605 51B Ave). Free and open to the public. Register at 604-5303020. Drop-ins are welcome.

Opus One Women’s Choir meets Wednesday nights, 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at RE Mountain Band Room. This three-part women’s choir accepts new members (no experience necessary) throughout the year. No audition.

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Langley Lions Club is looking for new members. To learn what Lions Clubs do in the community, come to an open house on March 17 at 6:15 p.m. at the West Langley Community Hall at 9400 208 St. For more info, contact Charles at 604-533-7200 or Barbara at 604-533-1949.

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Langley Lodge New 2U Clothing Boutique (5451 204 St.) is having a $2 blowout sale on clean, gently-used ladies clothing. Sale is March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds used to benefit Langley Lodge residents.

Kids Swap Meet at Cloverdale Fairgrounds (6050 176 St.) on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everything from toys, clothing, books, baby equipment and more. Small businesses and home-based businesses welcome. To rent a table call 604-533-1970.

Small Animal Rescue Society urgently requires mature, reliable volunteers for help at their rabbit shelter in Aldergrove on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Own transportation required. Contact Muriel 604-530-3297.

Modern dance class at Brookswood Senior Citizens Activity centre “Groove with Gina” on Sundays 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. New instructor back after teaching several years in Fiji. Visit Brookswood.ca or call Gina at 604-615-0327 for more information.

FORTified Dragonboat team in the Fort Langley Canoe Club is recruiting new paddlers. If you are physically fit and born in 1965 or earlier, contact Sandy at sandyferguson55@gmail.com or Terry at thelindens@shaw.ca for more information.

Osteoporosis Canada Langley Branch meeting March 14, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Langley Seniors’ Centre, 20605 51B Ave. Guest speaker is Anne Shreck, retired physiotherapist, on exercising correctly and reducing pain. Everyone welcome.

Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation 8th Annual Celebration Dinner on National Fibromyalgia Day. May 12, 5 p.m. at Newlands Golf and Country Club, 21025 48 Ave. Golden Agers bowling at West Langley Hall Entertainers Darlene Cozart, Olie Olson, Rob 208 St. and 94 Ave. Monday mornings at 10 Heeland and Nigel Tucker. Silent auction and a.m. Contact Helen Williams at 604-807ticket basket draw. Tickets $75 available at 3107. #109 20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley Concert Band meets Monday nights, First Capital Chorus is looking for men 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at RE Mountain band room who love to sing. Rehearsals every 7755 202A St. Accepting new members with Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at at least one year’s experience. For more info Willoughby Church, 20525 72 Ave. For more email thelangleyconcertband@gmail.com or information, call Gord at 604-530-4795 or John call 604-613-8132. at 604-888-0435.

Port Kells Art Club classes every Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New members welcome.

Annual cost: $30. The club exhibits three to four times per year. Located at 20701 Fraser All That Jazz Workshop introductory dance Hwy. Contact Linda Hamilton at 1-604-287and fitness class with basic body stretch, light 6799. cardio and basic jazz moves March 4, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register at Langley Senior Centre by calling 604-530-3020. Members $10.

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Langley Secondary School is hosting a Garden Mardi Gras dry grad fashion show Join the Langley Field Naturalists on March on March 8 at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the 11 at 9 a.m. to visit the Mountain View Crown fundraiser go to the LSS dry grad. Tickets Lands. Meet at the railway overpass on Rawat the door, $10 adults, $5 students. linson Crescent between 232 and 240 Streets.

Leaders are Bob Puls and Al Grass. For infor- People in Pain Network meets the first mation or to participate call 604-576-6831 or Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

604-538-8774. at the Walnut Grove Vancity branch (10320159 88 Ave.). Next meeting is April 5. Visit www.pipain.com or email dick@pipain.com.

Langley Field Naturalists visit the Houston Trail in Derby Reach Regional Park March 5, 9 a.m. Topic will be Birds and Bryophytes (various mosses). Leader is Phil Henderson.

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Lightning D leads way

Langley Christian’s Hannah Krepp goes up for the lay-up against the defence of Credo Christian’s Caitlyn Sikma during the senior girls 1A Fraser Valley championship game at Langley Christian on Saturday night. The Lightning clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 13 points over the final 20 minutes to turn a three-point game into a 63-36 final score. Both teams advance to next week’s B.C. provincial championship tournament at Duncan Christian.

The championships run March 9 to 12.

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The Langley Christian Lightning turned a close game into a rout after an outstanding third quarter on the defensive side of the ball.

The Lightning led the Credo Christian Kodiaks 26-23 at the break on Saturday night at the Fraser Valley senior girls 1A championship game at Langley Christian School.

But the 10 minutes following intermission saw the Kodiaks score just three points while the Lightning struck for 19 in the quarter to turn the close game into a decisive 63-36 Langley Christian victory.

“For us, defence is a huge part of what we try and do,” said Langley Christian coach Danielle Gardner.

“So for us to hold them to three points (in the quarter) was pretty solid.”

“Anytime you play hard defence, if your offence is struggling, it allows you that grace period,” she said.

G A RY A H U J A Lang l ey Ti m e s

“Our third quarter was not pretty,” said Kodiaks coach Sharon Allison. “It was not only because of poor shooting, it was turnovers, poor offensive execution and poor shot selection.”

Langley Christian used a balanced attack as nine players had at least four points.

Ali Wergeland — the tournament’s most valuable player — led the way with a dozen points while first team all-stars Tabitha Meier and Katelyn Mallette had nine and seven points, respectively.

Credo Christian was led by 10 points from Jaylene Stam and eight from Hannah Allison.

The Lightning were the top seed while the Kodiaks were second heading into the Fraser Valley championships.

Credo Christian beat Agassiz 62-48 in one semifinal on Friday while Langley Christian topped St. John Brebeuf 89-20 in the other.

Langley Christian and Credo Christian — as well as Agassiz

— advance to next week’s provincial championships (March 9 to 12) at Duncan Christian.

The Lightning — who have three Grade 12s on the roster — are the defending provincial champs.

“It is one game at a time when you get to provincials. You have to battle, bring your ‘A’ game every day, ,” Gardner said.

For the Kodiaks, Allison said the team’s success hinges on good defensive play and rebounding.

“If we do this well, we will be successful,” she said. “We will go to provincials as a team of 12 that will play hard and together and if we do that, we will be a tough team to beat.”

••• Langley Christian’s Brennan Gardner earned a second team all-star award but the Lightning senior boys came up short in their quest for a berth to the B.C. 2A provincial championships.

The Lightning lost 75-73 to Abbotsford Christian on Friday night.

’Cats claw back vs. Gators GARY AH U J A Ti m e s Re po r t e r

A defensive lapse in the third quarter cost the Walnut Grove Gators in the Fraser Valley championship final.

The Gators led the Tamanawis Wildcats 44-36 at the half, but surrendered 34 points in a 10-minute span in the senior boys 4A basketball championship game on Friday night at the Langley Events Centre.

The Wildcats led 70-66 after three quarters and then hung on for a 93-91 victory in a backand-forth thrilling game.

“Defence. A lack of solid defence by our guys,” said Walnut Grove coach George Bergen following the game.

“You can’t win like that,” he said, referencing the third quarter.

Tamanawis led by as many as eight points in the fourth quarter, but the Gators battled back to tie the score at 91 with less than a minute remaining.

And after Miguel Tomley hit

one of two free throws to put Tamanawis up for good, he stole the ball on the defensive end and again split his free throws.

Walnut Grove got two shots off in the final seconds, but neither would drop to force overtime.

Tomley earned most valuable player honours after leading the ’Cats with 35 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter alone.

The Tamanawis star missed the bulk of the first half after picking up three fouls.

“We hung close and Miguel does what Miguel does and hit a bunch of shots in the second half,” said Wildcats coach Mike McKay. “And we did a much better job of rebounding in the second half.”

The team was also missing post presence Gary Bhangu for a large portion of the first half because of foul troubles. “(Walnut Grove) hurt us on the glass while they were out,” McKay said.

“We were close. We were

down eight without two starters playing the majority of the first half,” he added.

“I think we were in a good spot, we just had to continue with our game plan, pushing the ball up the floor and rebounding the basketball.”

The Wildcats used the threepoint shot to their advantage as they hit 13 shots from beyond the arc.

Walnut Grove hit seven three-pointers, including four from Santhosh Nandakumar.

He finished with 20 points. Ty Rowell led Walnut Grove with 26 points and Jake Cowley had 16 points.

“We never quit and we fought until the end,” Bergen said.

Rowell and Cowley were both named first team all-stars for Walnut Grove while Wei Chung was a second team selection.

Walnut Grove will now prepare for the B.C. 4A senior boys provincial championships which run March 9 to 12 at the LEC.

GA RY A HUJ A Langley Time s

Walnut Grove Gators’ Wei Chung (#8) was named a second team all-star at the Fraser Valley senior boys 4A basketball championships. The Gators lost 93-91 to Gurman Bhangu (#5) and the Tamanawis Wildcats on Saturday at the Langley Events Centre.

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Thirty-five medals for Langley athletes Local athletes helped win 35 medals — including 16 gold — for Zone 3 Fraser Valley at the 2016 B.C. Winter Games in Penticton.

The Games ran Feb. 25 to 28.

The Langley, Fort Langley and Aldergrove athletes won 16 gold, six silver and 13 bronze medals.

Altogether, the Fra-

ser Valley zone was fourth in the medal race with a combined 86 medals (34 gold, 24 silver and 28 bronze).

Local divers led the way as both Jayden Poole and Jessie Nowotny notched a pair of gold medals in their respective categories for the 1m and 3m competitions.

Karate athletes also

contributed greatly to the cause.

Anekah Teja won gold in her category, while Fiona Mclean and Nicholas Tyne won silver and Ishaan Narayan, Mehek Budshah and Nika Najafi all won bronze. Budshah, Mclean, Teja and Najafi also won silver in the girls team kumite and bronze in the

team kata.

Tyne, Jodhan Brar, Robert Truong and Newton Ma won bronze in the boys’ team kata competition.

In speed skating, William Park won gold in the 3000m points race and 500m, as well as silver in the 1500m competition. Park was also part of the mixed

U16 squad for the 3000m that won gold.

Elle Bush took bronze in the 400m.

Theodora Petrova won gold in the provincial stream western individual all-around rhythmic gymnastics competition, as well as gold in the free and bronze in the rope.

Victoria Kolganov won the all-around bronze

medal in rhythmic gymnastics, as well as gold in the individual hoop, silver in the free and bronze in the ball competitions.

Trevor Ma won the bronze in the allaround for gymnastics as well as silver in the rings and bronze in the floor exercise.

Maya Crutch won gold in the floor exercise.

In judo, Detlin Schuchardt won gold

in his category and Ethan Phillips was golden in the youth moguls for freestyle skiing.

Jesse Meister won bronze in archery and Emmanuel Bussani won bronze in the sprint boys junior biathlon.

And Tanner Jung and Joel Aukema were part of the gold-medal winning wheelchair basketball team.

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Yee, Martens lead the way Trinity Western track and field athletes captured four gold, four silver and six bronze medals at the Canada West championships.

Regan Yee (1500m, 1000m) and Mirelle Martens (3000m, 15000m) led the way with a gold and silver medal apiece while Hazel Ross also secured two medals, taking silver in the high jump and bronze in the 60m hurdles.

Emma Nuttall (high jump) and Cale Hernandez (heptathlon) were the other athletes to win gold.

The Spartans were in Saskatoon over the weekend for the championships with the women’s team placing fourth with 61 points while the men’s squad was tied for fourth with 47 points.

Lisa Brooking (3000m), Sophie Pauls (pentathlon), Nathan George (3000m), James Linde (long jump) and Nathan Dunford (pole vault) won bronze medals.

The Spartans now prepare for the CIS championships March 10 to 12 at York University.

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Mammoth loss for Stealth in Colorado The Vancouver Stealth played a near-perfect road game for three quarters on Saturday against the top team in the National La-

crosse League.

But the fourth quarter became the Adam Jones show as the Colorado Mammoth scored six times — including the game-win-

ner with one second to play — in an 11-10 come-from-behind victory.

The game was played on Saturday afternoon at Denver’s

Game over for Spartans They won their first playoff game in program history, but the season is over for the Trinity Western Spartans women’s basketball team.

The Spartans lost their best-ofthree Canada West quarter-final series two games to one in Victoria over the weekend against the Vikes.

Victoria won game one 84-69 before TWU stayed alive with an 84-79 win in game two behind 34 points

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Game three was 62-44 for the Vikes.

“We definitely turned the corner in some regards and learned a lot throughout the entire process but I’m very excited for the steps forward we took.” said Spartans coach Cheryl Jean-Paul.

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The win improved Colorado to a league-leading 7-2 while Vancouver fell to 3-5.

The Stealth were in full control for much of the game, leading 3-1 after one quarter, 6-2 at the half and 9-4 after three quarters.

But Jones scored six times in the fourth quarter, which was

just one shot less than the Stealth managed on goal in those 15 minutes.

“It was split into two games the way we played in the first half and the second half,” Stealth head coach Dan Perreault said to NLL.com.

“We ran out of gas and Jones got hot.”

Rhys Duch and Logan Schuss led Van-

couver with three goals and three assists apiece. Garrett Billings had four assists.

The Stealth return home on Saturday as they host the Buffalo Bandits at the Langley Events Centre at 7 p.m. Vancouver looks for a third straight home victory.

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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.

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OBITUARIES

URQUHART Barbara

Barb passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Langley.

She was born in Vancouver.

Predeceased by her son Bruce, her parents Alice and Bert, and her brother Bruce.

She is survived by her husband Frank, and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

A special thank you to all of the staff at Cedar Hill Residential Care for taking such good care of Barb.

Donations may be made in Barb’s memory to the charity of your choice.

Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

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by Family of 5 for their 6 yr old daughter. Involves meal prep, lunch box prep, light housekeeping, lndry, assisting in homework, school bus drop off/pick-up. Accompany her to after-school activities. $11/hr. Flex schedule a must. Full benefits. Located 200/52 Ave. Langley, BC. Email: merciditasingson@yahoo.ca

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AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

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the Surrey Leader and the Surrey Now.

PLANT SUPERVISOR Langley, BC Fuchs Lubricants Canada Ltd. is the Canadian operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants.

Qualifications: • Minimum five years’ experience in lubricants, chemical, or related manufacturing.

• Forklift experience • Demonstrated ability to supervise hourly personnel. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SAP. • A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred or applicable exp. in lieu of education is needed.

Fuchs Lubricants Canada LTD. offers an excellent compensation, benefits package, and bonus plan.

To learn more about this world-class organization, please visit the company website at www.Fuchs.com or apply by e-mail: rdenbok@fuchs.com

Part-time, small vehicle required.

Door to Door Delivery, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.

DRIVER’S WANTED

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey. We require “Top Notch” driver’s with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Must have ability to lift heavy product.

Mon.-Fri. Start Immediately!

The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, & the BENEFITS are excellent.

If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume & abstract: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

Please call 604-575-5342

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The Sprott Shaw College Plumbing Foundations Program prepares students for entry level employment in the plumbing trade.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail!

Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof.

Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

5 week practicum which is conducted 25/hrs per week, for a total of 125 hours.

The program will provide students w/350 hrs towards apprenticeship training.

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Apply with resume to: scott@budgetroofcleaning.ca

JAMES Garden Ltd. requires 4 Farm workers for seasonal work starting around May 10 - Oct. 20.

Approx. 50 plus hours/wk. Starting wage $10.70 per hr. Duties are hand weeding, planting, culitvating, harvesting,moving irrigation pipes, heavy lifting vegetables boxes etc.

Fax resume to 604-574-5921.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIRSTYLISTS with cut & colour experience. New Salon with fun & friendly atmosphere.

Ongoing colour training offered.

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HELP WANTED Pay your bills or even your car payment!

Inside Sales Consultant

You will be innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working independently.

Special features will be an important part of your job description along with developing and prospecting new business. Your career is built on relationships with customers and you understand the importance on consulting with clients about their objectives and developing marketing solutions that help them achieve their goals.

Our environment is fast-paced and you can adapt quickly to change and work in a deadline driven environment. You may have a marketing degree or experience but your personality and enthusiasm will sell your application. Knowledge and familiarity with Mac based office programs is required.

We offer a competitive salary plus commission and the opportunity to grow your career with Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

If you are up to the challenge, please send your resume by March 15th to: Lisa Prophet Ad Manager admanager@mapleridgenews.com No phone calls please and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Come join our team – you’ll get all the benefits of a gym membership and get paid for it! We’re a wholesale nursery located in Abbotsford looking for some hard-working, dependable people to join our outstanding team of employees. Starting wage is $12.45/hr. Please apply in person with resume to: Paula Baxter 1831 Peardonville Road.

Between 9:00 am & 3:00 pm Monday to Friday

Classifieds reach people

TRADES, TECHNICAL

1ST, 2ND & 3RD Year Apprentice Plumbers

Required now for Surrey based company. Must have 1st year or ELTT Certification. Own transportation and hand tools required.

Please e-mail: crescentplumbing@hotmail.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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

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

WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS Needs experienced Shingle Sawyers & Packers. Also needing labourers for physically demanding positions. These are F/T positions with excellent wage and benefit packages.

Qualified applicants can apply in person at:

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604.341.2806

9393 287th Street Maple Ridge, BC

Warehouse Worker (afternoon-shift)

Overland West is looking for an experienced safety oriented, reliable professional forklift operator, to work in a fast paced warehouse. We have many long term employees and are looking to add to our team.

We Offer A Competitive Wage & BC Medical As Well As Extended Benefits.

Deliver the Vancouver Sun in Langley, Walnut Grove.

Must have reliable car.

Fax: 604.888.6469 Email:Sean sweber@overlandwest.ca

For more info Contact Dennis at:

Phone: 604-690-4091 or doorstep@shaw.ca

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LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL-TIME WORK

PAPER DELIVERY

Candidates for this position will possess the ability to create strong marketing programs and nurture existing clients for our print and online publications.

LABOURERS Looking to have fun outdoors while working hard?

Looking for 3 experienced landscapers. Pruning & weed spraying exp. an asset. Must be reliable, hard working, and have a positive attitude. Min 2 yrs exp.

Room for advancement. Drivers lic. an asset. Serving Surrey, Delta, Langley & White Rock areas. Please call our office at 604538-4599 or Garry 604-250-8606 - we will try you out for 2 days.

Apply in person: Brickyard Station #123 17449 Hwy 10 Cloverdale Bring resume Attn: Frank 778-571-2122

SECURITY OFFICER training classes avail in Abby. Full job placement 604-859-8860 to register

SALES

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an opportunity for an Inside Sales Consultant.

Office Perks Coffee Inc. Personal assistant required in Langley BC (temporary position / could work into permanent).

Duties incl: pickups, receiving, stocking shelves, cleaning equip., deliveries, yard maintenance, horse chores and childcare. $12 $16/hr, 30 hrs/week. Applicants must have minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, speak English fluently, have experience caring for children, a current criminal record check, have good people skills, be able to work flexible hours (5am-10pm), physically capable of performing work.

Preferably have experience with horses.

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

COLOUR BAR HAIR STUDIO NOW HIRING!!

Call the School of Trades at 778-379-0410 or visit sprottshaw.com for more information.

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand.

Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

FARM LABOURERS req’d for field work. Must be physically capable of performing work. $10.59/hour.

40 Hours/week, Mon-Sat. Start mid May until Oct. Fax resume to: Driediger Farms Ltd. 604-888-1502.

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Construction Electrician program also available.

FARM WORKERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

ROOF CLEANER

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

Become a Plumber No experience necessary!

HELP WANTED

Required full-time. Roofing experience preferred but not required.

Full training provided. Requires a valid d/l. Must be ok with heights/ladders. Starting at $15 per hour dependant on experience.

Waterworks Technology School - Get certified in 6 weeks. Earn $18-22/hr. 604.625.2272

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Email resume to: jamie@officeperks.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

EXP’D LADY will do House & Office Cleaning, Home Care for Elderly.

Laundry & Ironing. 778-808-0514

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BUSINESS

To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ABIAN

RUBBISH REMOVAL One call does it all

PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates.

Affordable rates.

604-897-3423 PAINTING

TAX PREPARATION

HAVE YOU MADE YOUR RRSP CONTRIBUTION YET!

PAINTING

Since 2003

Offering every Thursday

FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD.

604.581.9121

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MACNAUGHTON & WARD

✔ Maximize your tax return ✔ RRSP quick loans available

WELLNESS/SPA

Recording Artist Singer / Songwriter

$49 for 60 mins “Simply the best for less” Specializing in interior & exterior quality repaints.

Thai Massage

778-908-0984

By Appt. only (Therapeutic Massage Only)

mwfs.ca

www.fushionthaiwellness.com

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AWNING

CONSTRUCTION

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PAINTING

604•250•7972

www.paintspecial.com

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

Jesse Burch Producer

Eric 604-219-1513 604-576-5758

Dead Level

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

GUITAR LESSONS

CONSTRUCTION LTD.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • STRATA

BOB DELANEY INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Aluminum Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Railings and Vinyl.

604-521-2688

www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

• Renovations • Shops/Garages • Additions • Tenant Improvements

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

WE DO IT ALL!

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Professional quality services Great Rates t "11-*"/$&4 t "#"/%0/&% 1301&35: $-&"/ 61 t :"3% 8"45& t %3:8"-t '63/*563& t %&.0 $0/4536$5*0/ %&#3*4

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KD Painting P Interior/Exterior 20 years experience serving the Lower Mainland Free estimate

Call Ken 604-726-0503

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COMPUTER SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

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

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

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HOME REPAIRS

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

ELECTRICAL

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

• Painting • Renovations • Repairs

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

604-889-8424

www.paintitfixit.ca

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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

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

.A Ram Gardening All Lawn care, Free Estimates, Lawn Cuts, Aerating, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Moss Control, Bark MulchCall Paul (778)316-3054

ELECT SERVICES

604-537-4140

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Drainage

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. WANTED

PETS 454

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

REAL ESTATE

Call 778-245-5006

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

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

Incl heat & hotwater & prkg.

Live In Manager New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $99,900.

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

604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca

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

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

TRANSPORTATION

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).

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Call 604.449.4940 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

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• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.thunderbirdrentals.com

RENTALS

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

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

Incl heat & 1 prkg stall. No pets

Phone 604-530-1912

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-312-1437

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TRUCKS & VANS

2012 JEEP WRANGLER sport - 2 door, white / black, 1 owner. A/C, fog lights, Sirius, Mountain tire package. $22,000. (604)230-9951

Langley

The Parkview Terrace 5400 ~ 204 St.

Call: 604-220-6905 Park Terrace Apts

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CEDAR HOGFUEL

Hedge Trimming/Lawn Cutting by SUMMER BREEZE lawn services. Call Brian @ 604.318.2192

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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

SAM PAINTING

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

NO PAYMENT UNTIL JOB COMPLETELY 100% FINISHED.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available

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APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bdrm suite Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a 55+ building. N/S,N/P.

EQUESTRIAN

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

706

RENTALS

SUSSEX PLACE APTS

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Commercial • Residential

GARDENING

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

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LOW RATES 604-617-1774

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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

PRESSURE WASHING

RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Hydro Tech Power Washing

288

PETS

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com

DRYWALL

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

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

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REAL ESTATE

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

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

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

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PETS

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

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

Chuck 604-830-1960.

BUY A TICKET. WIN THIS TRAX!

2 Year Warranty - Free Estimate

SUNDECKS

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

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

Call 604-762-5436

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

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

www.paintspecial.com

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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

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2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

Tickets are only $10.

Win this Chevy Trax courtesy of Preston Chevrolet!

Draw to be held March 7, 2016.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

ALL TICKET MONIES go to the club in support of over 1,000 local kids playing soccer.

Ticket inquiries call (604) 534-4154 or email request to raffle@prestongm.com

European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 28 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel... .Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

• Basement Suites • Plumbing • Electrical • Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Texture • Patches • Flooring • Mouldings • Much More

*WCB *Licensed *Insured

Dan 778-837-0771

PRISM PAINTING CO.

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

20% discount on re-painting or

3 rooms $299 Free Estimates

RETIRED CARPENTER avail. for reno’s etc. Reasonable rates.

604-202-3394

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

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POLARBEARPAINTING.COM Paint 3 rooms walls only for $299.

Cel: 604-866-6706

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ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

200th Street and #10 Hwy, Langley

www.benchmarkpainting.ca

Proud community partner for over 50 years.

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