Langley Advance February 23 2012

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Federal minister pays a visit

Federal Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney waved “hello” to members of Langley’s Karen community Wednesday afternoon at Douglas Park Community School. Kenney spoke to the group as a guest of fellow Conservative MP Mark Warawa. See story online at www.langleyadvance.com.

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A man who has randomly attacked two people on buses is being sought by police.

by Matthew Claxton

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Langley and Surrey RCMP are hunting for the man who stabbed a stranger in Aldergrove, and is also thought to have strangled a bus driver in Surrey.

Serious Crime Investigators are looking for a suspect in the two non-fatal attacks. The most recent was the stabbing Tuesday of a 41-yearold man who was attacked while getting off a Langley-to-Aldergrove bus at 4:45 p.m.

The man was travelling with his brother, and neither of them spoke to the suspect during the trip, said Cpl. Holly Marks of the Langley RCMP. The victim had just exited the bus when he felt what he thought was a slap on the back.

He quickly realized he had been stabbed.

The man’s brother chased the suspect but turned around to give first aid to his brother.

The victim was airlifted to hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.

The victim didn’t know his attacker at all, Marks said.

Forensic identification officers gathered evidence at the scene after the attack.

The attack follows an incident Saturday in which a Coast Mountain bus driver in Surrey was choked.

The suspect got on board at about 9 a.m.

and stood in an unsafe area. When the driver asked the man to move, the suspect did as he was asked. However, at the next stop, the suspect choked the driver, one-handed, for some time. The man then ran off, and police dogs failed to track him down.

The attack took place on a southbound bus that was near 76th Avenue and King George Boulevard.

The violent bus passenger is Caucasian, about 18-20 years old, stands 5’10 to 6’0” tall, and weighs about 150 pounds, and has dark hair.

Security with TransLink will be doing extra

patrols in the coming days, especially around the Surrey Central and Aldergrove bus loops and exchanges.

Marks said a lot of resources are being put into the hunt for the suspect, with identifying the man the primary goal right now.

Anyone who has information that might help police can call the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200, or to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

CrimeStoppers can also be contacted online at www.solvecrime.ca or by texting BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637), or on Facebook.

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Hit-and-run driver clips firefighter An emergency responder was struck on the highway by a passing driver.

by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

A Langley Township firefighter was the victim of a hit-and-run accident while he was clearing up a previous crash on the Trans Canada Highway Tuesday.

“We had a firefighter struck by a car while he was putting out cones at a motor vehicle accident on the highway,” said assistant chief Bruce Ferguson.

Firefighters from the Willoughby hall had

rolled out after a driver crashed into the ditch near 232nd Street in the eastbound lanes at about 9:30 p.m. The driver survived the crash.

The firefighters were just setting out their cones when another car drove by and clipped one man. A firefighter saw the car coming and managed to jump out of the way, and was only slightly injured. He was checked out by paramedics at the scene.

“He didn’t miss any work,” Ferguson said.

The driver who hit the firefighter sped off, but witnesses got a license plate number and description of the car.

Police are investigating.

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The Q-Ball Agility Trial is coming to Cloverdale for three days next month.

The trial will be held at the Cloverdale Agriplex, with Starters, Advanced and Masters events.

Competitors can choose from 30 different events in which to run, and an extra event offered is the Weave Pole Challenge.

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Charges dropped

There is not enough evidence to convict a Maple Ridge man of sexually assaulting a teen girl at a rave in Pitt Meadows 16 months ago.

Crown prosecutors asked for a stay of proceedings against the accused. That won’t affect charges against a Langley man connected to the incident.

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Cash for food bank

Earlier this month, Envision Financial surprised 10 British Columbia food banks with donations totaling $14,000 to help brighten the days of the community service groups.

The Langley Food Bank was one of the 10 groups that will benefit from the donation.

In 2011, the organization’s employees spent over 328 hours volunteering their time at local food banks.

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Langley Dad lauds hospital, Heat

The Abbotsford Heat made a kind gesture to a Langley teen who had to leave their hockey game.

ed by Ryan, his staff, and the Abbotsford Heat hockey team,” Barry said. “What a class organization and a group of folks that reach out to and support the communities that support them.”

Walter noted, “I give O.J. a lot of credit. He snuck up to the

by Troy Landreville hospital and took some things tlandreville@langleyadvance.com for us. We’re just feeling bad for Fraser Valley’s American Wyatt and his family.”

Hockey League team recently Walter, father to five includreached out a sympathetic arm ing three sons – 27-year-old to help lift the spirits of an ailing Ben (a Heat forward who leads Langley teen. the team in assists with 24 and Wyatt Hicks has spent the past is second among Abbotsford few days at Abbotsford Regional scorers with 33 points), Joe, Hospital after being diagnosed and Ryan Jr. – can relate to the with Type 1 diabetes. stress Barry and Sharon are dealThe 14-year-old will be insuing with.

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“We’ve had lots of injuries in From his room at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Wyatt Hicks held up gifts from the The AHL’s Abbotsford Heat, our minor hockey experience Abbotsford Heat, an East Coast Hockey League hockey club. led by team president Ryan with our children,” Walter said.

Walter, learned about Wyatt’s “It’s funny: as a parent you sort tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Barry promptly received a situation and gifted him with of run the gamut of tough things is “extremely fit,” according to phone call from O.J. Pries, the tickets to an upcoming game, that happen.” his dad.

Heat’s account manager for along with Heat memorabilia.

The scenario, as it played out, Wyatt works out every week, ticket sales.

Wyatt was taken to the hosmakes Barry emotional. He can’t does core training and skate Pries confirmed they would pital directly from the Heat’s tell this story to friends and famtreadmill, and never complains make arrangements to have home game versus Houston last about hard work. On his own, Wyatt attend another game once ily without having to pause once Friday, Feb. 17 at the Abbotsford he elevated the core work (stom- he’s released from hospital care or twice to compose himself.

Entertainment & Sports Centre.

“I had always heard through ach exercises) provided to him, and is feeling up to it.

Thirty seconds before the the hockey and is in the top one or two in Walter went opening faceoff, Wyatt’s dad community the weekly running tests at his a step further Barry received a phone call from school. what a kind, by emailing his wife Sharon, Wyatt’s mom. thoughtful Regardless, Barry took his son Barry later in Sharon told Barry that Wyatt family man to Abbotsford Regional, where the day, to had had a blood test earlier in Ryan Walter the family’s health concerns check up on the day, as he was suffering is,” Barry said. were confirmed.

Wyatt. from continued thirst.

“This story Barry lauded the hospital’s “We “The results were in, where is probably emergency and pediatric staff for received an the blood sugar level was just another their work. email from through the roof,” Barry related. example of the “In a time when everyone Wyatt’s dad, “There was a great concern for impact Ryan seems to be complaining about so we folWyatt’s health has had on the the medical syslowed up, and at that time, people that he tem, Wyatt and I felt really bad “I was absolutely Langley Advance files and I was dirhas touched run into a group of about what blown away by Abbotsford Heat president Ryan Walter ected to attend along the medical staff that happened,” said the team strives to treat all of the AHL way.”

Abbotsford were absolutely Walter said. the compassion team’s fans as “family.”

Emergency Walter amazing,” Barry “We just felt demonstrated by immediately.” said the Heat said. “They were we wanted to Ryan, his staff, and Barry asked strives to treat each fan who patient, sympastay in touch, and we reached his son how he attends games as one of the thetic, took the time out a little bit.” the Abbotsford Heat was feeling. team’s own. to explain all proWalter hopes to meet Wyatt at hockey team.”

Wyatt said “Our goal with our crew and cedures, and went the future game, to see how he Barry Hicks he was fine, employees is to really focus on out of their way to is doing. but that didn’t people in our building as fammake you feel comAs Barry was responding to mesh with the fortable in an other- Walter’s email, Pries walked into ily,” Walter said. “How would diagnosis from the doctor, who you treat your family?” wise trying set of circumstances.

Wyatt’s hospital room, wearing believed Wyatt was noticeably As for Wyatt’s health, Walter The care was everything I could a Heat hockey jacket. unhealthy. have imagined.”

Pries carried Heat memorabilia remarked, “We don’t want to “At that point, I was under the bug him, for sure, but we want The Heat deserves equal recog- with him, to cheer Wyatt up. impression that someone must nition, Barry said.

Within the Heat bag of goodies to make sure he’s okay.” have made a big mistake,” Barry Barry said Abbotsford Regional While at the hospital, Barry was a motivational hockey book related.

Hospital, Walter, Pries, and the wrote to Walter, asking if the authored by Walter, personally Wyatt, who has been playing Heat organization has helped Heat would provide another set autographed to Wyatt with a ice hockey since he was four Wyatt through a “challenging set of tickets for Wyatt once he is special message. and helped his spring team, the of circumstances that will impact released from hospital, because “I was absolutely blown away Spartans, capture top spot at a on him for the rest of his life.” he missed the Feb. 17 contest. by the compassion demonstrat-

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Taxes

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Langley’s paper City moves ahead with tax increase stick with the among the best Citybudgetcouncillors recommended by staff.

The Langley Advance is a finalist in the prestigious Ma Murray Awards competition.

Langley’s community newspaper since 1931, the Langley Advance, is preparing to add another major award to the long list it has accrued over the years.

The Advance has been named among the best of

community newspapers by the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association.

The Advance is one of three newspapers nominated for General Excellence in the Ma Murray Awards category for circulations under 50,000.

Final determination of the Ma Murray Awards, named after a prominent B.C. pioneer in the newspaper industry, will be announced in April.

his motions so they died on the floor.

“Council has no intent then to decrease taxes,” he commented.

Hall suggested, for example, that money was put into the 2011 budget for McBurney Lane redevelopment but not used. So far $13,000 has been spent on a study.

“We haven’t moved a brick,” he said.

The project generated local opposition. He suggested using that $363,000 in the 2011 budget to reduce the tax increase. Instead the budget includes another $400,000 for the project.

He asked for a review of the policy for mayor and councillor pay which is tied to increases in neighbouring municipalities, and questioned

by Heather Colpitts

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Langley City council will push ahead with its 2.77 per cent tax increase for residents.

The City is raising taxes 1.89 per cent with the remainder of the tax increase going for services from Metro Vancouver (garbage, water and sewer).

At Monday’s council meeting, Councillor Dave Hall put forward several motions to cut from various areas of the budget so residents didn’t have a tax increase this year.

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Hall noted that this year’s increase comes in the heels of annual increases for the past several years. In his own case, his taxes have increased by $1,400 since 1994 because of compounding increases.

The meeting included opportunity for the public to comment on the budget.

“I would hope that council would exhaust all opportunity” to obtain funds from other levels of government, said resident Paul Albrecht, adding that the municipality will need the money for infrastructure maintanance which is “really going to hit us big time.”

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Provincial politics

Taxes

Lean budget gets pass from mayors Roads and Mounties A new provincial budget is conservative, with little new in Township budget spending for B.C., or Langley. for Langley Memorial Hospital. world’s economy gets back on its That’s about where spending feet quicker than expected. ends.

The budget includes $19.2 bilOnly education and lion in capital spendhealth are getting more ing, including money money in this budget for projects that will while every other governimpact the Langleys.

by Matthew Claxton ment is expected to hold There is to be $106 mclaxton@langleyadvance.com the line. million for buses There are a handful of pieces Langley’s mayors both and rapid transit, of good news for Langley and saw some positives in the outside of money its neighbours in the provincial budget, but not much for already allocated budget unveiled Tuesday. local government. to projects like the However, it remains a lean “There’s not a lot Gateway Program document. there for municipaland the widening of Peter Fassbender “It’s lean times ities,” Langley the Trans Canada Langley City mayor around the world, realTownship Highway to Langley. ly,” said Langley Liberal Mayor Jack There is also $6 milMLA Mary Polak.

Froese said. lion included for cycling infraThe budget essentially One source of fundstructure, which is expected to freezes large areas of ing that municipalities drop off sharply in the next two expenditures, cancels use is grants for major years. a planned drop in the projects from higher Polak noted that while health small business income levels of government, and education are getting more tax rate, and raises and those seem to be money, the rate of increases is money by selling $700 drying up, he said. being reduced by the province. million in assets and Indirectly, The province plans Jack Froese taking cash from ICBC. increases for to raise $700 million Langley Township mayor Polak emphasized school buildby selling various that the budget will retain all ing funds will help the assets and property the money for new school conTownship, he noted, and it holds around the struction that has already been the $10,000 credit for new province. Some of announced, including two new home buyers will benefit that land might be in schools in Langley’s Willoughby many of the families movLangley, but a review neighbourhood and another ing to Langley. will have to be done nearby in Surrey’s East Clayton.

“I think it’s what we to determine what Both neighbourhoods are sufferexpected,” said Mayor lands are actually ing school overcrowding as rapid Peter Fassbender of surplus.

Mary Polak development has flooded them Langley City.

Polak said that with families with young chilHe said it was a fisschool sites, for Langley MLA dren. cally prudent budget, and example, would only Another piece of spending is for hopes that more will be forthbe sold if there is no chance of radiology and imaging equipment coming from the province if the them being needed in the future.

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This year’s property tax increase in the Township could be 3.2 per cent.

by Matthew Claxton

mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

Langley Township residents will have a chance to give their two cents before they give a lot more for this year’s property tax payment.

The Township council is currently debating a possible tax increase.

“We’re projecting 3.2 per cent,” said Mayor Jack Froese.

The increase would include 1.7 per cent for inflation and increased costs, 0.5 per cent to finish the expansion of the full-time firefighter program, plus hiring one new RCMP officer, 0.5 per cent for road network maintenance, and 0.5 per cent for an infrastructure renewal fund.

“We need to continue maintenance on our roads and we find that we’re falling behind,” Froese said.

The renewal fund is also key, Froese said. Township staff actually suggested a possible budget with an increase below three per cent, but

Froese said the Township needs to start saving for the future.

Projects like the Walnut Grove Community Centre were built with money that came from a similar renewal fund, but there hasn’t been anything like that in the Township in several years, Froese said.

It will also be needed to replace things like sports fields. Some of the artificial turf fields the Township has built recently have an expected life of about 10 years; Frose said the municipality should be budgeting now to replace them.

Other projects such a fund could cover would be an Aldergrove Recreation Centre, which has been on the Township’s wish list for years.

Two open houses are scheduled for next week to allow residents to have their say and see where their money is being spent.

The budget open houses will be held Monday, Feb. 27 from 3-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 1-6 p.m. Both will be held on the fourth floor of the Township Civic Facility at 20338 65 Ave.

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Residents curious about the Katimavik program can attend an open house this weekend.

by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

A program that encourages travel and volunteering for young people across Canada is looking for billets and new members in Langley.

Katimavik will host its open house on Sunday, Feb. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at 8833 Glover Rd. in Fort Langley.

The program was kicked off in 1977, and ran through the 1980s before falling victim to federal budget cuts. It was resurrected in recent years.

The program gives young people the opportunity to volunteer in community development projects and develop employment skills.

It is also focussed on developing civic engagement, a healthy lifestyle, environmental stewarship, and communication.

The program will operate in 52 communities with more than 1,100 volunteers this year.

Fort Langley’s Katimavik crew recently visited Vancouver’s Chinatown.

More than 30,000 people have taken part in Katimavik since it started in the 1970s.

The current group of Katimavik volunteers arrived in Fort Langley on Jan. 4 and includes 11 young women and a project leader who will be staying in town until June 20.

This group is a pilot project, the first all-female crew in Katimavik history. The local group is working with the Fort Langley National Historic Site, Mountain View Wildlife Sanctuary, the

Langley Environmental Partners Society, the Simpson Manor and the Fort Langley Community Association.

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School board

Preliminary figures have been released for what it cost the Langley School District to oust its superintendent.

An amended budget presented Tuesday night has the district paying $440,553 severance for former superindent Cheryle Beaumont and former assistant secretarytreasurer Tally Bains.

Board chair Wendy Johnson told the Langley Advance that she didn’t have a breakdown on how much is going to each former employee, but has said she wants

School board

Debt paid off faster than planned Langley School District’s budget is changing, to reflect changes in costs in this school year.

to come up with $3.75 million each year of the four-year plan. This year the district is expected to scrape together more.

But Green explained that it becomes harder each year to find cuts.

The district has incurred increased costs this year that were factored into the

by Heather Colpitts amended budget, including 13 additional hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com full-time-equivalent teachers. Salary costs More money than expected from the were higher than budgeted, but the provMinistry of Education plus belt-tightening ince also increased funding to the district. could equal Langley School District payOf the $160-million district budget, $118 ing off its debt earlier than planned. million goes to salaries and benefits.

After it was discovered in 2010 that When the budget is first drawn, it uses the district had overspent $13.5 million, estimates on what the provincial governit worked out a plan with the provincial ment is giving based on very preliminary government to get out of the red by 2014, student numbers. by cutting $3.75 million Once more precise each year over four years. numbers are done in the “We’ve asked our “If the actual results for autumn, the province this year are within the recalculates the amount. schools to continue amended budget, we will This time it was $4.8 milto monitor their actually reduce the overall lion higher than in the prebudgets,” deficit by approximately liminary budget. $4.97 million,” according Green told trustees at Dave Green to district secretary-treasTuesday’s board meeting urer Dave Green. that schools have been The district started repaying its debt in instructed to continue the austerity of 2010, a year earlier than the plan called recent years. for and devotes any surpluses to debt “We’ve asked our schools to continue repayment, a requirement of the provinto monitor their budgets,” he said. cial government.

To better control finances, the district The amended school district budget is also moving to a more centralized decicame down the same day as the provinsion-making model. For years schools cial budget, but there was nothing provwere given funds and allowed to spend incially that will require the district to based on their unique needs. further amend its budget.

Complete budget documents are avail“The provincial budget today didn’t able on the school district website, provide for any new money,” said secreand the district has created an email, tary-treasurer Dave Green. budget@sd35.bc.ca, for anyone who The preliminary budget for 2011/12 wants to provide feedback on the budget. school year called for a $2.18 million surWith the amended 2011/2012 budget plus but several months into the budget, now done, work continues on the the district has announced that the development of the next one. The dissurplus is expected to be $2.28 million trict will have meetings with stakeholder ($94,000 higher than forecast). groups in February and March with the The repayment plan calls for the district 2012/2013 budget finalized by May 15.

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the superintendent’s severance public.

“I would hope that we would be able to share that,” Johnson said in January.

“We’re talking about public money.”

In addition to the severance, the district is spending $62,000 to find a new superintendent.

Until the position is filled, Suzanne Hoffman is acting superintendent.

The district announced Beaumont’s departure in January, saying it was a mutual agreement.

But the board was divided, with Trustees Alison McVeigh and Rod Ross critical of how the matter was handled, and voicing support for Beaumont.

Trustees had held an in camera meeting in which they voted 5-2 to let her go.

McVeigh disclosed what happened at the in camera meeting, and was censured by the board.

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Seniors need more than promises A long and impressive list of promises was rolled out by Health Minister Mike de Jong after B.C. Ombudsperson Kim Carter filed a report effectively condemning the government for its failure to provide for the province’s senior citizens.

De Jong’s promises, one would have assumed, considering his position at helm of one of the province’s most important government ministries, must have had the endorsement of his first minister, Premier Christy Clark.

But either Clark didn’t get the message, or she didn’t pass it along to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.

Because seniors didn’t see anything they were looking for in Tuesday’s budget.

Carter provided Clark’s government with 176 recommendations, nested in a 448-page report, The Best of Care: Getting it Right for Seniors in British Columbia, which resulted from a threeyear investigation into the care of seniors in B.C. The report includes heart-rending stories of married senior couples having to be housed in separate facilities, seniors billed beyond their means, and seniors who are simply not getting the care they need in nursing homes.

Some of the cases are due to a lack of funding and resources, while others are due to a bureaucratic maze of conflicting regulations and authorities.

While de Jong’s promises look good, seniors are left wondering how he’ll deliver on them, after seeing a budget that does little to afford the concrete action that must replace the lip service that seniors have been getting.

For instance, the Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of B.C. points out that the $15 million allotted in the budget for non-medical home support is completely off the mark. It’s not enough, and it doesn’t include the standards and guidelines the Ombudsperson recommended.

That’s skimping on a service, which if administered properly, could save the province millions by reducing higher-care costs.

It’s long past time for government to do more than just promise to do the right thing.

And it’s long past time to do it right.

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The future will swallow your job Painful truth

I bring this up because there are some jobs that appear to be on the brink right now.

This month, Nevada became the first U.S. state to create regulations for computer-controlled cars. This is not some pie-in-the-sky Matthew Claxton dream; Google has a small fleet of computermclaxton@langleyadvance.com driven prototypes that it has been road-testing all over the United States for the past couple of years. Other companies are also building their The term “creative destruction” is thrown own models. All those self-parking luxury cars around a lot to explain why people have just were testbeds for much of the technology, as lost their jobs. It’s the nasty, grinding, engine were the DARPA challenges of the past decade. of future wealth. It’s the punch to the face So if you’re a young person thinking about now that pays off in five years. It’s the econgetting a job as a taxi driver or long haul omy’s version of a hyena, eating the weak and trucker, you might want to reconsider. Those sickly and fertilizing the savannah with their jobs will still be around in five years. But in processed remains.

10? Or 15?

Creative destruction is when No one really saw this comnew techniques of doing business No more drunk ing. The self-driving robot car – any business, from manufacturhas been a joke bit of futurism drivers killing ing to accounting to management for years, like video-phones (hi, – replace old ones, while using people.

Skype!) and and jetpacks. Even fewer resources. For “resources” those DARPA challenge winners substitute “jobs,” in most cases. were slow and bulky and not that spry, comIn the long run, this is good. When my pared to human drivers. But five years later, grandfather’s family immigrated to Canada a cars can drive themselves. It’s all down to century ago, more than half of all Canadians working out the bugs now. lived on farms. Now it’s a fraction of our total And frankly, after we’re done panicking, population. We’ve gone from a man plodthings will be better. No more drunk drivers ding behind a plough horse, hoping the bank killing people. No more truckers drifting off doesn’t foreclose, to a farmer sitting atop a after too many hours behind the wheel. massive tractor, using satellite weather data What’s next? Well, you may have noticed and checking the commodities markets on his that your clothes cost money. This is because smartphone. they have to be sewn by actual people; the The downside of this was the exodus of technology to actually tailor clothing hasn’t people from farms as they realized that they changed much in about a century. There are couldn’t make a go of things. They washed up in cities, and found other jobs, in time. Most of projects afoot in Europe to mechanize the process. Then there’s home building, another them. The same thing has been going on with hugely labour-intensive industry that’s being logging and manufacturing and a host of other attacked from one side by modular house industries, ever since Thomas Newcomen realconstruction, pre-made trusses and walls, and ized he could use a steam engine to do somefrom the other by truly insane plans to build thing useful, 300 years ago. houses with robot arms squirting concrete like Every wave of the creative destruction of giant inkjet printers. an industry will kill some people. They’ll find After driving, I have no predictions which themselves jobless, they’ll drink or turn to jobs will go next. But it will be something, and drugs, or they’ll eat a gun, or they’ll just turn it will be sooner than we expect. their face to the wall and die inside.

Visit Matthew Claxton’s blog at http://tinyurl.com/7mwo2qj We can’t stop the future, but we should at www.langleyadvance.com remember that it has casualties.

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Teachers not a special case

Dear Editor, I fully support teachers and the great work that they do.

With that said, Ms. Opper really needs to get her facts straight [No special perks given to teachers, Feb. 16 Letters, Langley Advance].

She claims she pays $300 per month to Canada Pension Plan. Assuming she gets paid over 10 months, that means she is contributing $3,000. The maximum allowed limit this year is $2,217.60.

She also claims she is contributing $700 per month towards her pension, as well as various fees and association dues.

Although that pension seems a tad steep, certainly she must be aware of the tax deductions on all those fees, not to mention the taxable benefit/refund that the pension

contributions provides her.

As to not getting paid for two months, perhaps she needs to realize that she is accruing her summer pay during the other 10 months, and should have sound financial planning and budgeting, so as not to feel she is out of pocket the months she “gets off.”

There are lots of workers in construction, entertainment, tourism, and agricultural industries who are affected by seasonal work and don’t get paid the months they “get off,” so they need to budget accordingly.

Many pay the same dues, CPP, and taxes as Ms. Opper, and many are not as lucky to get her pay and/or benefits.

As a teacher, she should know better.

Bob Schwartz, Langley

Health care

Relative health cheaper in U.S.A. of $92,709 a year, pays $10,707 a year for medical insurance. A married couple with two children and an income of $105,712 a year pays $10,468. A person earning $241,549 ends up paying $32,116.

Prescription drugs are included, but depending on income, are subject to deductibles of up to $5,000 a year.

To cover health care costs for my wife and I, we have three insurance policies. The BC Medical Insurance Plan, The Public Service Health Care Plan, and the Public Service Dental Plan.

I was in the Air Force, so

Climate change

Worrying causes bankruptcy

Dear Editor, I’m sick and tired of the climate change extremists trying to cram it down the throats of all Canadians. If it’s true that we are ruining the planet, then they tell us that even if we stopped burning fossil fuels now it would not make one bit of difference.

There is nothing we can do about climate change, even if we tax people to death with carbon taxes and carbon trading. It will make some people feel good, but will affect nothing. I am glad our prime minister is not swayed by all this stuff. It would bankrupt the country.

David J. Standcumbe, Walnut Grove

Energy and environment

B.C. most sustainable of all

Dear Editor, How often do people stop and think about the incredibly sustainable province we live in? Virtually all of B.C.’s electricity comes from clean, renewable hydroelectric sources, and we have enough untapped hydro potential to do the same again several times over – particularly if we make use of a distributed network of low-impact run-of-river projects.

We also have vast, renewable forests that suck up carbon like a vacuum cleaner and store it for long periods of time, if not indefinitely as wooden objects, furniture, and other structures.

I can’t think of another place on earth that can make the same sustainability claims we can here in B.C. Add in the renewable wind energy, biomass, geothermal, wave, and tidal energy B.C. is capable of generating, plus the strong commitment to the environment shown by the people of B.C., and it’s clear that B.C. is well-positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st century, sustainably as well as renewably and prosperously.

Marney Hogan, Willoughby

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qualify for veterans assistance.

My direct insurance costs are $1,593 per year, but I also pay the first $3,000 for prescription drugs, with 80 per cent covered by the Public Service Health Care Plan. I am unable to calculate the portion I pay in taxes, but if it is $5,000 then my medical costs me close to $10,000 per year.

We often hear about the high costs of health insurance in the USA. My wife’s sister lives near L.A. and is a senior. She pays $2,500 per year and Medicaid picks up about $2,000 per year, because she is a senior.

In the USA, 76 million people with low incomes are also covered by Medicaid. Otherwise it is a straight insurance, and one takes out the insurance they believe they need.

I have a nephew and his wife in the U.S.A. who each pay $1,578 per month, and are covered for everything, including very expensive operations.

Doctors and hospitals are not allowed to turn away emergency care clients because they may not be able to pay.

Obviously, this issue needs more study, but we should not condemn or support either the Canadian or U.S.A. system unless we know all the facts.

One thing is certain, first class medical services are expensive and they must be paid for. When working, I was involved with two doctor-owned clinics in Vancouver. I was surprised to find out that about 10 per cent of their customers paid cash because they decided they did not wish to pay their BC Medical premiums.

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by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

A man survived being thrown from his car and was found standing up after a rollover accident on the highway in Aldergrove Monday night.

At about midnight on Feb. 20, a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am was westbound near the 248th Street overpass when it

crashed, said RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen.

When emergency crews arrived, they found that the driver and sole occupant of the car, an adult man, had been thrown from the wreck.

He was found with significant, but not life-threatening, cuts to the left side of his chest.

Emergency workers found him walking near the scene of the crash.

Both speed an alcohol are suspected causes of the crash, said Thiessen.

Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not yet spoken to the police is being urged to call Const. Gagnon at 604-5269744.

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Junior hockey players are helping PuCKS participants this month.

The Langley Rivermen junior A hockey team and PuCKS Program continue to join forces.

PuCKS gives Langley boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 16 an opportunity to become “hockey scholars,” explained founder and executive director Connie Klimek.

The program offers hockey, after-school literacy, and homework clubs to student-athletes who have either recently re-settled in Canada, are behaviourally at risk, or are financially in need.

During the past month, Rivermen players have been making constant appearances on the ice with the program.

“Part of the principles of the Rivermen franchise is to put family, education, and community leadership first and foremost for the betterment of Langley. We believe the PuCKS Program aligns with these principles,” said Rivermen director of operations Taylor Henderson.

Throughout February, Rivermen players are helping out with the PuCKS Program on ice, for a grand total of eight times, and will continue to do so for

the rest of the season.

“Our commitment is to hockey and education,” Henderson continued. “We see hockey as a tool to educate players by providing them with every available opportunity to pursue college scholarships and take their game to the next level. Like the Rivermen, the PuCKS Program is trying to help strong-minded individuals in pursuing their dreams, whether it is in sports or education.”

’Men at work

The Rivermen faced the B.C. Hockey League Coastal Conference-leading Surrey Eagles Wednesday

night at South Surrey Arena. Results were not available when the Advance went to press Wednesday.

The Rivermen have a very busy weekend ahead of them.

The ’Men are at Bear Mountain Arena in Victoria on Friday to take on the Victoria Grizzlies.

The following night, they’ll be at Duncan’s Island Savings Centre to face Cowichan Valley.

The Langley juniors wrap up the weekend Sunday afternoon at home against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Game time at the Langley Events Centre is 2 p.m.

Athletic cheque Trinity Western University’s Spartan Athletics program got a boost of more than $70,000 from the Spartan Foundation at a recent Spartan Volleyball game at the Langley Events Centre, when (from left) TWU athletics director Murray Hall and business affairs vice-president Derek Dawson received the sizeable handout from the foundation’s executive director Steve Scholz and board chair Paul Verhoeff.

Charity event

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by Troy Landreville

tlandreville @langleyadvance.com

This Sunday, a group of sandwichtoting Good Samaritans led by Jackie Maclean will once again venture west to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

On a monthly basis, Maclean and others have been handing out sandwiches, fruit, and water to residents of one of Canada’s poorest zip codes.

On Jan. 29 volunteers purchased, prepared, and distributed 1,020 sandwiches, 525 bottles of water, 400 home-baked croissants, five boxes of oranges, and seven dozen bananas.

A Bread Affair donated all of the bread.

For this coming charity event Feb. 26, food will be prepared between 10 a.m. and noon at Maclean’s home. The group then heads to East Vancouver.

Jas Hothi and her family will be preparing 300 sandwiches and meeting the group downtown, and will also supply bananas and oranges, Maclean said.

Jane Perett, an aspiring soprano, will perform during the event.

Anyone interested in donating or volunteering can contact Maclean via email at info@thepowerwithin.ca.

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The Abbotsford Airport isn’t just a one-city facility, business development manager Jean-Paul Laube told the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce’s members Tuesday evening.

“It’s really the Fraser Valley’s airport,” he said.

It’s closer to fulfilling its potential as a major regional hub after a $30 million upgrade last summer, Laube said.

The funding, $20 million of which came from the federal and provincial governments, went farther than expected.

“If you love asphalt, you love this picture,” he said, showing off a slide of the extended runways, new tarmac aprons, and an area where planes can rev up their engines.

“It’s virtually a new airport,” Laube said.

“We can handle any sized airplane, we can handle up to one million passengers,” he added. “We’re at half a million now.”

Laube then outlined both the opportunities and challenges for the airport to Matthew Claxton?Langley Advance keep growing in the near future.

The airport wants to become a driver of Jean-Paul Laube, business development manager of the Abbotsford Airport, talked to Langley business owners and managers at a Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday. aerospace and industrial development, to promote research and development, and to become an international brand. support of the business traveller, Laube United States. It considered a route to Las It has a huge amount of land still availsaid.

Vegas, but cancelled it before even one able for construction, and could create its To do that may be difficult, as luring flight had taken off, Laube said. The reaown industrial park. more flights to the airport is hampered by son was competition from Bellingham’s At this year’s Abbotsford International the economic slowdown, the small numairport, which has fewer fees and taxes Airshow, the 50th, it will be hosting a ber of Canadian airlines, and the proximon its tickets. trade show for the first time. ity of its competition.

Laube would also love to eventually get It provides a way to Airlines in Canada are direct flights to India from Abbotsford. reach out to aerospace still not buying new air“We have a huge Indo-Canadian popucompanies, Laube said. craft after the end of the lation in our catchment area,” he said.

“We can handle any The airport is also recent recession and the To encourage customers to fly from sized airplane, we looking at getting some slow recovery that has fol- Abbotsford, Laube said the airport has can hadle up to one money invested locally lowed. started a loyalty card program. from the Industrial and It may be years before “It’s the only program of its kind in million passengers.”

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You will recall that I told you that Marjanovic, owner of the little Fort Langley Cranberries Naturally shop, was invited down to Hollywood [Fort cranberries at the Oscars, Jan. 12, Langley Advance] with her cranberry mustard and cranberry jalapeno jelly.

She’s been asked to include her products in the “swag” bags that are handed out to stars and their agents, and she’s being given an opportunity to set up a booth at Avalon Hollywood the day before the Academy Awards offering tastings and information about her little organic company in Fort Langley.

To say the 48-year-old Langleyite is excited about her trip would be understating the obvious. She headed off Wednesday morning, and promised to take her computer and offer us updates – including tidbits from a Hollywood party she’s been invited to in honour of Larry King. “Yup the man himself, the broadcasting crooner,” she said.

While visiting the village this past weekend, I couldn’t help but stop in and check out her expanded digs in Gasoline Alley. During that visit, a bird whispered in my ear that Marjanovic wasn’t the only one hob-knobbing with the movie biz’s who’s who this week.

Her quirky little shop was taken over Monday by Hallmark Productions and converted into a bakery-like bistro with some of its kitschy fixtures kept around to add to the ambience during the filming of yet another Christmas movie– this one called Hitched for the Holidays, starring Taxi’s Marilu Henner and Gimme A Break! star Joey Lawrence.

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Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan

The Township of Langley will hold an open house for a new land use plan for the Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan area.

The Plan provides a more sustainable neighbourhood through: • a range of housing opportunities and choices • a walkable neighbourhood • distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place • mixed land uses • preservation of open space, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas • a variety of transportation choices • compact building design The boundaries of the Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan are shown on the map below.

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Property owners and residents of the community are encouraged to attend the open house and provide input to the proposal: Date:

Address: 7888 - 200 Street Additional information may be viewed on the Township website at tol.ca/cge Patrick Marples Community Development Division 604.533.6113 pmarples@tol.ca

2012 - 2016 Five Year Financial Plan Public consultation is essential for the development of the Five-Year Financial Plan, and Township Council values your input.

sean.baker@lapsbc.ca Langley Animal Protection Society 604.857.5055

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Hired Equipment Pre-qualification The Township of Langley invites submissions from qualified contractors to be included on a pre-qualified list for hired equipment.

Submissions will be received until 4pm on March 1, 2012 at the Purchasing Department.

Contractors submitting pre-qualification submissions must consent to the Township of Langley verifying the information provided.

Forms and further information can be found online at tol.ca under Doing Business With the Township, or picked up from the Township’s Purchasing Department, 4700 - 224 Street, main floor.

Purchasing Department rcarter@tol.ca

Council is considering the following universal residential and nonresidential property tax rate increases:

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Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: March 5 – April 24

Thursday, March 1

Time: 4 - 8pm Location: Langley Events Centre, Banquet Hall

Be your own boss while working to support your local animal shelter!

The Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is seeking outgoing and motivated self starters to work as canvassers for the annual “Campaign of Convenience,” selling dog licences door-to-door.

Canvassers work on 7 month contracts (March 1 - September 30) and are compensated by the number of tags sold. Revenue from dog licences helps to support and care for the animals at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter. If you are a self starter, have your own vehicle, are available to work evenings and weekends, and enjoy working with people, we want to hear from you!

2012 Dog Licence Campaign c/o Patti Dale Animal Shelter 26220 - 56 Avenue Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J7

Bylaw No. 4907 amends Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw 2010 No. 4838 by including the use of an electronic voting system under section 11.1, and a revision in processing requests for action presented by Delegations under section 12.12.

Northwest Langley: March 5 – April 20

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Brookswood, Fernridge, and High Point: March 5 – April 11

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Water Main Flushing

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

Date:

As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains in your area on the dates shown below.

As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water.

However, this is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard.

To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry, and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.

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Pursuant to Section 124(3) of the Community Charter, the Township of Langley Council HEREBY GIVES NOTICE of its intention to consider first, second, and third reading of Township of Langley Council Procedure Bylaw 2010 No. 4838 Amendment Bylaw 2012 No. 4907 at its Regular Evening Council meeting scheduled for:

Legislative Services Phone: 604.533.6032 Fax: 604.533.6054 Email: legservicesinfo@tol.ca

Feb 24 University of Alberta vs. University of Manitoba Trinity Western University vs. University of Calgary Feb 25 Bronze Medal Game Gold Medal Game

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Township of Langley Council Procedure Bylaw 2010 No. 4838 Amendment Bylaw 2012 No. 4907

Any comments with respect to the proposed bylaw may be forwarded to, or further information obtained from:

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public notices

Bylaw No. 4838 and proposed Bylaw No. 4907 may be viewed online at tol.ca and are available for inspection in Legislative Services, Township of Langley, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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Tuesday, February 28 1 - 6pm

Place: Township Civic Facility (4th floor foyer) Location: 20338 - 65 Avenue Come and review the draft operating and capital budgets. All input received will be forwarded to Township Council for its consideration.

Additional information can be found on the Township’s website at tol.ca/budget.

Derrick Sparks Deputy Director of Finance 604.533.6027 Fax: 604.533.6130

public programs and events Joint Town Hall Meeting

A Joint Town Hall Meeting is being held with Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, Langley MP Mark Warawa, Langley MLA Mary Polak, and Langley School Board Chair Wendy Johnson.

This event will give residents a chance to hear from and ask questions of their local elected officials. Moderator Frank Bucholtz will accept written questions from the audience and submit them to the panel for discussion.

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Saturday, March 3

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Place: Langley Events Centre, Banquet Hall Location: 7888 - 200 Street Questions can also be submitted via Twitter at #asklangley.

Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000

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How to win A pair of tickets to see the Imagine That! production

Two lucky readers will each win a pair of tickets to a showing of Peter Pan and Wendy

Imagine That! Productions is a Langley-based community theatre group with a large contingent of aspiring young actors, like Langley’s Scott Van Vliet. Scott (right) is playing Peter Pan in the upcoming production of Peter Pan and Wendy.

How do you win?

• Visit the Langley Advance website at: www.langleyadvance.com, find “More Ways to Connect,” and click on “send us your letters, photos, video.”

• Fill in your name, email, and number.

• Then write a short note explaining why you want to attend this show. Please note your community, and include the keyword “Peter” at the top of the note. Preference is given to Langley residents.

Entries must be received prior to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 and winners will be notified by email and/or telephone.

Note: submitted comments could be used in future editions of the newspaper. No staff or family of the Langley Advance or Glacier Media are eligible. This contest is restricted to online participants, 19 years or older only.

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Teen actor revels in challenges of playing Peter Pan

by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@langleyadvance.com

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uch like his character of Peter Pan, 14-year-old Scott Van Vliet describes himself as “his own person,” a leader not a follower with an adventurous, independent nature.

Not afraid to be himself, this young Langley teen notes that he also likes playing other people and later this week he’s presenting his most recent incarnation as Peter in the Imagine That! production of Peter Pan and Wendy.

The Grade 9 student, who attends a private school in Abbotsford, said that – like most – his passion for acting became evident to him in elementary school, during his Grade 4 class Christmas play.

“It inspired me to pursue acting,” Scott said, admitting he loves theatre and wants it to always be a part of his life.

But he’s unclear yet if that will be his

chosen profession.

“I am not exactly sure what I want to do in the future, but I would hope that it might have something to do with theatre,” he told the Langley Advance.

Asked about other talents that would behoove his quest for a life on stage, Scott said he loves acting, but questions his singing and dancing abilities.

“I enjoy singing a lot at home, but I don’t consider myself good at it. I just thoroughly enjoy it. Same with dancing, I don’t mind busting a couple dance moves every once and a while but I can assure you it is not one of my talents,” he said.

Scott’s first role was D’Artagnan in the 2010 Imagine That! production of The Three Musketeers, followed later that year by a role in his school musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Last year, he was cast as Queen Jadis’ menacing dwarf in Imagine That!

Productions’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

And when he hangs up his Peter Pan hat early next month, he moves on to his school production of Pride and Prejudice, where he’s playing Mr. Charles Bingley.

This current production was cast back in June, giving the cast of young actors time to memorize lines so that when weekly rehearsals began in September, they would be familiar with the script and could focus on character development, said Faith Toronchuk, director and producer of Peter Pan and Wendy.

And Scott was an obvious for the role.

“As a director, I was looking for an actor who could pull off particular characteristics of Peter Pan… playful, curious, innocent, a little stubborn, and of course not wanting to grow up! Yet, the actor himself needed to be secure, confident and focused – willing to play his teen age down a few years,” Toronchuk said.

Scott, the middle son in a family of five boys, fit the bill perfectly.

“From the moment Scott joined Imagine That! in 2009, I saw a young man who – not only had talent – but was willing to work hard to improve, was self motivated, always prompt, kind, easy to get along with and willing to take direction with a ‘yes, can do’ attitude,” said the director.

Asked what’s been your favourite part about this production and his role, Scott said: “I have really enjoyed developing my character into the person he is now. I have also loved getting to know all the great people who have put so much into making this show happen.”

Peter Pan and Wendy starts this Friday, and runs Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 2425, and March 2-3, at 7:30 p.m., as well as 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays March 26 and March 4. Tickets are $12 and available online at ImagineThatPlace.com, or at the door of Langley Vineyard Church, 5708 Glover Rd. • More online at www.langleyadvance.com

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Bergmanns are back

Elizabeth and husbamd Marcel Bergmann, both concert pianists, will perform together as a duo at Langley Community Music School on Sunday afternoon, after a coffee commentary.

A world-renowned piano duo performs in town on Sunday.

the International Chamber Music Competition in Caltanissetta, Italy and at the fourth Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition. he husband-andThey have also appeared wife musical team at international festivals. of Marcel and In addition to their perElizabeth Bergforming careers they enjoy mann have been described, teaching and working in by the Santa Fe New other capacities of the music Mexican, as “176 keys, two industry. pianos, playing in perfect Marcel is currently profesharmony.” sor of music at Mohawk Well, locals will have a College in Hamilton, Ont., chance to hear this worldwhile Elizabeth is director renowned duo perform on of concerts and summer their home turf on Sunday. programs at the Langley Langley Community school.

Music School They have (LCMS) is once been on again presents the Bergmann The concert also fea- faculty at Mount Royal piano duo tures a new arrange- University this weekend, and the and organment of West Side University of izers say Story for piano four Calgary, have the concert hands by Marcel that been involved shouldn’t be in various missed. demands the two musical “We are of us to perform a projects at excited to type of entertaining The Banff present Centre for works that ‘acrobatic feat’ as we the Arts, and showcase the share one piano.” have served art of four Elizabeth Bergmann as artistic hands playing directors of at one piano The Murray from Schubert’s Dranoff moving f-minor International Two Piano Fantasy to Gershwin’s allCompetition and Foundation time hit, Rhapsody in Blue,” in Miami. said Elizabeth, the artistic For a decade they were director LCMS. members of the Calgary“The concert also feabased Land’s End Chamber tures a new arrangement of Ensemble, winners of the West Side Story for piano 2005 and 2006 Western four hands by Marcel that Canadian Music Award demands the two of us to for Outstanding Classical perform a type of enterRecording. taining ‘acrobatic feat’ as This dynamic duo is we share one piano,” she performing at LCMS on added.

Sunday, Feb. 26, as part of The Bergmann piano duo’s dynamic and energetic Concerts Café Classico.

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The show also includes songs such as Hello Dolly, All That Jazz, Broadway Baby, Do You Love Me, and Bosom Buddies.

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Many of the shows in 6 Degrees of Broadway have been staged by Fatkin classes in the past at WGSS and other local schools. Fatkin said he and his wife love musicals so he’s thrilled to share this art form with students.

“It is always a cool thing for me to have students singing songs that are not normally in a teen’s repertoire,” he said.

The show is Fatkin’s version of six degrees of separation.

For instance, many stars are connected because they played the same role, or were in musicals written by the same composer, or played opposite someone who played opposite someone else.

Six students perform Everything’s Coming up Roses from the play Gypsy because there have been six prominent actresses who performed it on Broadway.

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With a month to go until the official start of spring, is it really warmer than usual?

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At the beginning of winter, those living in coastal British Columbia were warned to brace for La Nina, El Nino’s evil twin.

The weather system can bring colder temperatures, more snow, and a generally worse winter.

Instead, we’ve had a pretty average winter, with an unexpected warm spell earlier this month to round things out. The warmer weather and sunshine was the result of a high pressure system that blocked storms from our part of the province, said Jim Steele, Environment Canada meteorologist.

The warm weather means that local garden centres are seeing everything come back to life earlier.

“It’s much, much better than last year,” said Neville Sinclair, owner of Pacific West Perennial Growers.

He’s seen signs of spring growth as far east as Chilliwack, and has heard that cherry blossoms are already out in Victoria, which traditionally gets a jump on the flowering season.

Everything seems to have been kicked off by the brief spell of warm, dry weather.

That warm spell was a blip in the late-winter weather, Steele warned.

For the past week, temperatures have been close to dead on average, with highs around 8°-10° Celsius, and lows at around 2°.

We’ve also caught up on our rainfall, with storm systems bringing up to 20 mm of rain in a day on the weekend, along with some blustery winds.

Now, the last blast of winter is preparing to come right for us, said Steele. A system this weekend might bring snow to Langley and points east, probably for the last time this season.

“The bulbs that’s coming out, they shouldn’t be affected too badly,” Sinclair said.

Temperatures are only expected to dip to -2°.

However, at his nursery cloth was being spread over the early arrivals. That will keep off a heavy frost and prevent “burning” of the tips of leaves. It’s the same thing his aunt used to do with her tablecloths, he noted.

For those who are excited about the early signs of live in the garden and are eager to rush out, Lisa Aarts of Aarts Nurseries has some advice.

“What you don’t want to do is fertilize too early,” she said of shrubs.

If there’s a sudden cold snap, it could cause die back. Wait until late March or early April to fertilize, she said.

In addition, don’t be overly optimistic about rushing greenhousegrown plants out to the garden early, Aarts said. The May long weekend is still the best time for planting outdoors.

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Development

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by Heather Colpitts hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com Langley is not Vancouver, an architect with a proposal was reminded when he brought his plans to City council.

The proposed new condo complex was approved for the site of a former mattress store.

The project had been first proposed about 20 years ago, when the Parker family had plans created for a mixed residential/commercial building where Parker’s Mattress was located.

The existing building was built to allow storeys to be added, but the upward expansion was dropped when it was deemed not financially feasible.

The new plan calls for 12 condo units on two upper storeys to be constructed atop the existing store which would be divided into three retail units of about 3,000 square feet apiece.

“We’re going to be redoing the storefronts,” said Tim Ankeman, of Ankeman Marchand Architects.

The retail space would be rented out to businesses that complement the condos, providing amenities for the residents and others in the neighbourhood, such as a yoga studio, deli, or coffeeshop.

All 15 units will be strata.

The narrow and deep lot will include a parkade for residents but not enough parking for the commercial units. The developer will be paying the City cash in lieu of providing seven spots.

City council approved the development, but not before debating the parking.

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Ankeman stepped on some toes when he said units of this size would not need as many spots if they were in Vancouver.

Langley bylaws require 11 parking stalls, more than double Vancouver’s requirements.

“We’re quite comfortable to just pay the in lieu,” he said.

The seven stalls will cost $52,700.

Councillor Dave Hall said those three commercial units can be expected to generate a lot of traffic, and he wasn’t in favour of buying the spots.

“I don’t buy the argument that, just because Vancouver has walk-in trade, Langley would have walk-in trade,” Hall said.

Coun. Jack Arnold added, “If we wanted things the way Vancouver does it, we would go live there.”

Councillors praised the project for being part of downtown revitalization, but debated whether it’s the City’s responsibility to provide parking.

Coun. Ted Schaffer said there will be more projects like this downtown when sites are redeveloped.

“I never agreed with buying invisible parking spaces,” said Arnold, but he acknowledged that the developer is doing what’s allowed under the City bylaw.

Mayor Peter Fassbender said the City does continually lobby for better transit, and downtown redevelopment plans are based on making the community more pedestrianfriendly so fewer cars are needed, but he pointed out that parking remains a challenge.

The money paid for in lieu parking spots goes into a reserve fund that’s used to buy land that can be turned into parking elsewhere.

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The business on the Langley Bypass has been there for 35 years, operating until eight three years ago as the Oak Market.

Owner Darrel Martens has run it with his wife for the past eight years, offering a selection of beds and dressers, chairs and tables, bookcases and desks.

He changed the name several years ago because the inventory had widened to much more than just oak. In fact, maple probably predominates at the moment.

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The key is that almost all of their furniture is solid wood.

“That’s the biggest thing,” Martens said.

Unlike veneer furniture, solid wood is made to last. It can be sanded down and refinished, it can be passed down from parents to children.

“It’s definitely going to last longer,” Martens said.

The business also gets a lot of its product from local craftsmen, including many working in Langley and Abbotsford.

Many of the store’s clients are younger families that are looking for some items they can hang onto now that they’re settling down.

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Aside from the solidity of his furniture, there isn’t much any given piece has in common.

A decade ago, everyone wanted light oak furniture. Now the only trend seems to be that there isn’t a trend. Light or dark, oak or maple, the store tries to have something for everyone.

It also tries to compete on price with the big box stores, and has pieces of furniture for a variety of budgets.

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Seed planted in cold soil won’t germinate, and may rot while it waits for better conditions – or become a meal for voles, mice, and other hungry critters.

When outside gardening is impossible, spend an hour or so planning crop rotation.

Vegetables should be planted in different spots from where crops of the same kind grew the previous year.

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Legumes like beans and peas, for instance, are soil improvers. They absorb nitrogen from the air and store it in root nodules.

Where beans and peas have grown, cabbages are a good succession crop, because they absorb the nitrogen stored by the legumes.

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Gardeners with space and time to nurture tomato or pepper seedlings can start seed in February. Tomato plants grow quickly, and if started early, usually need a couple of repottings before going outside in mid-May. An early start results in many more tomatoes over a longer harvest period.

Encourage germination indoors by standing the filled seed pots in a warm place, atop a refrigerator or on a gardener’s heat mat.

The pots should be covered with newspaper or plastic to hold in moisture.

Once up, place seedlings in a bright windowsill or under a plant light. By early March, even an unheated greenhouse will suit most early seedlings (but not tomatoes and peppers).

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But come summer, there are LEPS is bringing leaders in the many who would relish the industry including Carolyn Herriot, showers that we all curse during author of The Zero Mile Diet, for winter. a gardening seminar to assist you Water conservation even in the with creative space gardening. rain capital of the Lower Mainland A light lunch will be provided, Langley Advance files is still important. so pre-registration is required.

Kim Greenwood, the Langley Environmental Partners An easy way for Langley resiLocation: Fraser River Society special projects coordinator, helped people dents to learn about water is Presentation Theatre, Township make their own eco-friendly cleaner at the Langley through the Langley Environmental Civic Facility Eats Local food fair in 2010.

Partners Society and its programs.

Contact: Kim Greenwood email: LEPS offers WaterWise, a joint initiative between the kgreenwood@tol.ca or call 604-532-3513. Pre-registration Township and LEPS that was launched in 2002. required.

It targets a different neighbourhood each summer for an Cost: by donation outreach education campaign.

From Plate to Soil – Compost!

Through this program, the Township holds workshops, March 31, 10.11:30 a.m. offers rain barrels and water conservation kits at a subsidComposting can reduce your garbage by up to 40 per ized cost, and provides a toilet rebate program. cent.

This workshop is a great primer for composting beginLEPS also offers courses throughout the year. ners as well as for those looking to brush up on their comBackyard (and Balcony) Bounty posting skills. Learn about backyard composting and worm composting for condo dwellers. Presented in partnership Feb. 25, 10-11:30 a.m. with Langley City. Free, but must pre-register.

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Derrival is local youth band made up of (left to right), Shane Stephenson, Deven Azevedo, Adam Mah, Dan Kozlowski and Glen Jackson. They are finalists in the 2012 BC’s Best Teen Band Contest.

Arts briefs

Museum hosts storytellers

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everal seniors whose tales are included in the Langley Meals on Wheels book Reminiscences, Recipes and Remedies will be at the Langley Centennial Museum this Saturday for a book launch and afternoon tea. Stop by 1-4 p.m. to meet them and pick up a copy and get autographs. The book is a fundraiser for Langley Meals on Wheels.

The stories are from local pioneers as well as seniors who have moved here.

“Stories are the binding stream of our culture,” said Christine Spinder, the literacy outreach coordinator for the Langley Literacy Network, “and literacy brings together our stories in today’s world.”

The literacy network collaborated on the project. The book through its many voices and stories of farming, food, and community, connects modern-day Langley to food heritage that so many people seek.

“Writing down stories so that they can be shared inspires us to renew those stories,” she said.

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ard in the Valley has become a summertime fixture and for 2012, the local theatre company is staging Twelfth Night.

Auditions are March 4 and March 7. The theatre company is inviting anyone interested in a part to audition for this non-equity production. Be at the Douglas Recreation Centre at 1 p.m. on March 4 to hear an outline. Prospects will be doing cold readings and people are asked to take a hardcopy headshot and resume to the auditions.

Rehearsals start in May and there will be 10 performances in August. For more information, contact producer Diane Gendron at 604-534-4242 or diane@valis.ca or director June Ainsworth at 604-882-8812 or junea@ shaw.ca.

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• Muriel Arnason Library #130 20338 65th Ave. 604-532-3590 Managing your role as a caregiver: The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC presents a free seminar about caregivers at 2 p.m. March 3. Reserve at 604-533-0339.

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Book reservations by Feb. 24 at 604-533-6546.

• Bard in the Valley: Auditions for Twelfth Night will be March 4 and 7 at the Douglas Recreation Centre for the 10 shows in August. Info: Diane Gendron at 604-5344242 or diane@valis.ca, or June Ainsworth at 604-882-8812 or junea@shaw.ca.

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Now, she’s immersed in the culture and anxious to share that with others on the journey in a fun and safe environment.

Hence the creation of these unique workshops designed for parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, to work together in exploring the culture of one of Canada’s aboriginal peoples, said Liette Forestell, the museum’s arts and culture programmer.

“The workshops are open to Metis and non-Metis people with a desire to learn and share,” Forestell added.

There are three Saturday workshops planned, the first set for March 24 called Metis Jigging for Big and Small, followed by an April 14 workshop called Storytime & Bannock, and the last on April 21 called Traditional Metis Beading.

To find out more about the the Metis Family Series, or to register, call the museum at 604-888-3922.

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isa Shepherd always knew she was Metis, the great, great, great granddaughter to Cuthbert Grant Jr. and great, great niece to Gabriel Dumont.

But it wasn’t until this Maple Ridge Metis artisan was pregnant with her son that she began exploring her geneology and discovered how important her heritage was to who she is today.

Today, she feels “blessed” to be able to provide for her family by sharing the traditional art and culture of the Metis with others.

“I am grateful to my elders for passing down the knowledge so that I may do so,” said Shepherd, who is leading a series of workshops at the Langley Centennial Museum that is aimed at bringing other families together in an

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Music

‘Rod Stewart prostitute’ hopes show will earn movie role

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Clayton Owens brings his Really Rod tribute show to Cascades on March 2.

by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@langleyadvance.com

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layton (Clay) Owens has mixed feelings about Langley, and specifically Newlands golf course.

While he enjoys banging balls around the course at least half a dozen times a year, the 45-year-old insurance adjustor from Burnaby said he’s still haunted by one of his early singing performances inside the club some three years back.

It was during the early days of his Really Rod tribute show to Rod Stewart. He was invited to perform at Newlands, and saying that show did not go well is an “understatement,” Owens recalled.

“The band was disastrous. They didn’t know the music… they made everything sound country,” Owens recalled, not so fondly.

But that’s the past, said Owens, who is returning to Langley three years later – this time set to perform at the Cascades Casino’s Summit Theatre on March 2.

Despite the bad taste left in his mouth after that Langley show, there’s no trepidation coming back

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here to perform, Owens told the Langley Advance Wednesday while in town hanging up posters for his show.

“I’m bringing first-rate musicians with me this time. These guys

are professionals that make their living making music,” he said, noting he’ll be accompanied by a four-piece band and a “gorgeous” backup singer, Sandra Volodoff.

Owens calls himself a Rod

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Stewart prostitute, happy to take his tribute show to any community willing to pay him. To date, he’s performing two or three shows a week, and been limited primarily to Western Canada. But, ultimately he would like to make it a full-time gig and travel the world singing anything and everything “Rod.” Cascades’ show promoter Rob Warwick said Owens tends to sell himself short.

“Clay Owens is arguably the premiere Rod Stewart tribute artist in B.C.,” Warwick said. “If you like Rod Stewart, you will love Really Rod as he re-creates the trademark rasp, impeccable taste, and confident swagger adored by fans everywhere.”

Owens, who grew up in Alberta, has been singing Rod since he was 12. His father took him along one day to their hometown barber.

While Dad was getting his haircut, Owens snuck next door to the music store, and found an eighttrack version of Rod Stewart’s Blondes Have More Fun. “I thought, wow, this guy looks neat. He had a girl in a tight leopard skin outfit, and I thought ‘I want me some of that’,” said Owens, noting he’s definitely had that experience since then, and moved on.

Having seen Stewart perform 18 times since then, Owens described

himself as a somewhat closet Stewart fan for decades. He only went public with his singing when friends from Steel Wheels, a tribute band to Rolling Stones, invited him to perform Rod at a Halloween concert in 2008.

“It took me about 18 years of practise to get the guts to get up in front of people.”

There’s not stopping him now.

“I’ve always loved singing Rod. He was my only passion,” said Owens, who noted his shows include a real mix of Stewart songs and costumes (at least four costume changes expected during Friday’s 90-minute show).

“Rod’s been doing this for five decades, so there’s lots of material to choose from,” Owens elaborated.

While it’s not a full-time endeavour just yet, Owens said that would be his goal.

In fact, one of his long-term aspirations is to play Rod in the movie version of the rock star’s life story.

“I’m sure there going to have one, and I’m perfect for the role,” Owens said.

The Really Rod tribute happens on Friday, March 2, 8 p.m. at Cascades, 20393 Fraser Hwy. Tickets are $27.50 from the casino guest service, 604-530-2211, or online at www.ticketweb.ca.

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It was relatively smooth sailing this week for the top-ranked senior girls Triple A basketball team in B.C. The Brookswood Bobcats won both of their Fraser Valley regional playoff games at Brookswood Secondary, beating the

North Surrey Spartans 118-29 Monday and the Fleetwood Park Dragons 77-41 Tuesday.

Against Fleetwood Park, the ’Cats took a hefty 50-19 lead into the halftime break and went on to win by a 36-point margin.

“The first half was as good a half that we have had all year,” Brookswood coach Neil Brown said.

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Brookswood Bobcats guard Luca Schmidt dished the ball off against the Fleetwood Park Dragons at Brookswood Secondary Tuesday. The ’Cats led 50-19 at the half and ended up winning by a 36-point margin.

“We shot well, defended great, [and] the fast break was crazy. It was a good game for all of us as we qualified for the B.C.’s and everyone got to play.” ’Cats’ Grade 12 guard Kelsey Santa Juana had her best all-around game, notching 13 points while grabbing seven rebounds.

Post Tayla Jackson and guard Jessie Brown each had 12 points while guard Luca Schmidt and post Amber Kavanaugh both contributed 11 points.

••• Monday’s Fraser Valley regional playoff game at Brookswood Secondary turned out to be a rout.

The ’Cats trounced the North Surrey Spartans in what Brown described as “a very chippy, dirty game.”

Jackson scored 23 points and hauled down 11 rebounds to lead Brookwood to victory.

Jessie Brown had 16 points for the home team.

Both players saw 18 minutes of floor time.

Santa Juana added 15 points to the point total.

“Everyone got lots of playing time,” Brown noted.

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Brookswood Bobcats Tayla Jackson (middle) and Kelsey Santa Juana (No. 7) wrestled Fleetwood Park Dragons players for ball control during Tuesday’s high school senior girls basketball game at Brookswood Secondary. The Bobcats won the Fraser Valley regional playoff match-up 77-41.

The ’Cats are now preparing for the Fraser Valley championships at W.J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford.

The Brookswood girls take on Abbotsford’s Yale Lions Friday at 6 p.m.

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Spartans take on Canucks in Saturday night alumni game Well-known former NHLers Bill Ranford and Ryan Walter are involved in Saturday’s alumni game and fundraiser at the Langley Events Centre.

latter two having been named conference all-stars back in 198788) the game is setting up to be a classic.

Guiding the Canucks alumni from the bench will be former Canuck Ryan Walter, who is also a Trinity Western alumnus and is currently the president of the Abbotsford Heat.

Watching a hockey game this On the opposite side will be Saturday at the Langley Events long-time Trinity Western bench Centre will send some hockey bosses Bill Luke and John Holyk. fans back more than a decade in The Spartans hockey protime. gram, which plays in the B.C. For one night, as part of a Intercollegiate Hockey League celebration of Trinity Western (BCIHL) under the University’s Spartans moniker, 50th anniver“It is great to see the was first developed sary, as well as Trinity Western hockey in 1973-74, when a fundraiser for Spartans’ hockey alumni getting excited the team competed in the Fraser Valley scholarships, the about rejoining their Hockey League. best of TWU’s Then, in 1976-77, teammates of past.” alumni will face the Spartans, under the Vancouver Dwayne Lowdermilk head coach Allan Canucks alumni.

Kotanen, joined the With the likes BCCAA, in which of Bill Ranford, Doug Bodger, they continued to play until the and Larry Melnyk suiting up for 1990-91 season. the Canucks Alumni and Trinity After the 1990/91 campaign, Western hockey notables like the Trinity Western men’s hockey long-time coach and player Dr. team played as a club team for Chuck MacKnee, his son Josh the next 10 years, largely under (who played seven years for the leadership of Dr. MacKnee, the club with his last season before they became the Titans, being 2009-10, and led the team and more of an official club in scoring each season), Ken team, in 2001.

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Former Trinity Western University forward Josh MacKnee moved towards the goal with the puck while being chopped at by an Okanagan College Crusaders defenceman during a March 2010 BCIHL playoff game at the Langley Events Centre. Macknee is scheduled to once again wear Spartan colours during Saturday’s exhibition game against the Vancouver Canucks’ alumni at the LEC. From there, the Titans were instrumental in building what is now known as the BCIHL as they hosted and won the first league championship tournament in 2003 and again in ’04.

Since then, the Trinity Western University hockey program has played in the BCIHL, first as the Titans, and then as of 2010, the Spartans.

On Saturday night, the best from many of those days will return to Langley and put their

talents up against the best the Canucks alumni have to offer.

“This benefit game will bring in support and give our current Spartans team the chance to see the men who went before them, and those who helped build this program,” said Spartans’ head coach Dwayne Lowdermilk, who returned to coach at Trinity Western three years ago after having coached the Spartans in 1988-89. “It is great to see the Trinity Western hockey alumni

getting excited about rejoining their teammates of past. This will be a great opportunity to show and share recognition for Trinity Western’s 50-year celebration and also the future of Spartans’ hockey.”

Game time is 8 p.m. at the LEC. There will be opportunities for the public to get autographs from the Canucks alumni from 7:157:45 p.m., prior to game time.

As well, there will be a silent auction at the game, with funds going to Spartans scholarships.

Items include a Vancouver Canucks’ team signed jersey and a pair of lower bowl tickets to the Canucks’ March 30 game against Dallas.

The Langley City Fire Department will also be at the game and will be collecting money for the Fire Fighters Burn Fund. Half of the money collected by the local firefighters will go to the Burn Fund and half will go towards Spartans’ hockey scholarships.

Ticket prices are $10 adult, $5 for fans between the ages of 13 and 18, and $2 for TWU students with student ID cards. Children 12 and under get in free.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.ca or at the door on game day.

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Hockey

Late Coyotes surge sinks TWU Okanagan outscored the host Spartans 4-1 in the third period.

Okanagan puckstopTwo minutes and 16 secper Sunny Gill stopped 25 onds into the third period, shots to earn the win.

Glen scored a powerplay Trinity Western was marker and the Coyotes led by Matt Chaput, who were off to the races. scored twice, while Jordan A little more than four Magnuson had the other minutes later, Shawn tally for the Spartans.

Mulcahy gave Okanagan a The loss drops the 4-2 edge, and the Coyotes Spartans to 4-12-4 on had the lead for good. the season, Chaput cut while the “It wasn’t for a the Coyotes’ win improves advantage in lack of effort.”

Okanagan to half with 4:30 Dwayne Lowdermilk 13-4-3. to go but TWU “We had a couldn’t get any hard fought closer. first two periods but in the Brendan Urban scored third period we couldn’t with 2:31 to go in reguquite get it done,” Spartans lation and then Tison coach Dwayne Lowdermilk Schoenthal found the said after the game. “It net 25 seconds later as wasn’t for a lack of effort Okanagan iced its third win but unfortunately it didn’t in a row. go our way tonight.”

The Spartans are back in The game was tied 2-2 action Friday when they after 40 minutes of action. travel to Kamloops to play Thompson Rivers.

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The Trinity Western University men’s hockey team came unglued during the third period of their game against the Okanagan College Coyotes Friday at Kelowna Memorial Arena.

Despite getting on the board first and tying the game late in the second period, the Spartans lost momentum in the third frame, as they were outscored 4-1 en route to a 6-3 loss.

Okanagan was led by Kyle L’Arrivee, who had a goal and two assists, Chris Glen, who had two goals, and Aaron Buat, who registered three assists.

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Spartans host Final Four

This weekend at the Langley Events Centre, the defending national champions from Trinity Western University hosts Canada West’s best.

Last March, the Trinity Western University men’s volleyball team hoisted the CIS championship banner in front of a capacity crowd at the Langley Events Centre, as the Spartans claimed their second national title.

This weekend, the action returns as the LEC as TWU hosts the 2012 Canada West Final Four men’s volleyball championships.

The tournament opens Friday with semifinal matches at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., with the bronze medal and the gold medal matches following on Saturday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.

On Friday the second-place University of Manitoba Bisons will match up against the third-place University of Alberta Golden Bears at 6 p.m.

Then, the top-ranked Spartans will host the fourth-place University of Calgary Dinos at 8 p.m.

The winners will play for the CW title Saturday at 7 p.m., while the losers will match up in the bronze Scott Stewart/Trinity Western University Athletics medal contest at 5 p.m.

Fourth-year setter Ben Ball and the Trinity Western For the past 17 years the CIS University Spartans are hosting the Canada West Final national champion has come from Four men’s volleyball tournament this weekend at the the Canada West Final Four: the Langley Events Centre. The Spartans’ opening game is set Spartans are the defending CIS for Friday, 8 p.m. inside the LEC’s triple gymnasium. champions, the Dinos were the ’10 champions and the Golden Bears into the CIS championship March 2-4 at were the ’09 champions, while the Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. Bisons last won in ’02.

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The Lepine rink representing the Langley Curling Club brought home a silver medal from the 2012 B.C. senior curling championships.

The event was held in Kelowna Feb 15-19.

The curlers consisting of skip Karen Lepine, third Susan Beuk, second Betsy Terpsma, and lead Leslie Conde-Mathot were pleased by their showing.

While skip Karen Lepine had provincial and national curling experience, it was the first time the rest of the team had competed outside the club level. The team had only played together for part of this year.

There were eight women’s and eight men’s teams in the senior provincial competition: four from the Coast zone and four from the Interior.

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The silver medal winning Karen Lepine rink represented the Langley Curling Club in Kelowna.

The Langley Curling Club was also represented by the Gwen Clark rink at the event.

Over the course of the four-day, round robin competition, the Lepine team ended up with a 5-2 record.

This put them into a third place tie-breaker game with a team skipped by Kathy Smiley representing New Westminster’s Royal City Curling Club.

In the tie-breaker game, Lepine beat Smiley and then went on to defeat the second place team

skipped by Sandra Jenkins from the Salmon Arm Curling Club.

In the championship game on Sunday, Lepine played the Penny Shantz rink from the Nanaimo Curling Club.

The Lepine rink was the only team to beat Shantz in round robin play and the final proved to be a close contest with Shantz edging out the Lepine rink by one point in a 10-end game.

Full results of the competition are available on the Curl BC website at curlbc.ca.

The winner of the provincial competition now advances to the 2012 Canadian senior curling championships being held in Abbotsford March 17-25.

••• Terpsma lives in Langley while Beuk works as a bus driver with the Langley School District.

Lepine curls at the Langley Curling Club in a mixed league while Terpsma curls twice a week at the club in Brookswood.

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Girls ice hockey

Newbies urged to try hockey Sunday at LEC The Langley Girls Hockey Association (LGIHA) is sponsoring Come Try Hockey this Sunday, Feb. 26.

The event for girls ages five and older runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Langley Events Centre.

Helmets and skates will be available at no cost, as well as sticks and pucks.

Girls are invited to try the sport out with some LGIHA players and coaches on the ice.

You don’t have to be a great skater, just a love for hockey and a need to have fun are required.

For more about the LGIHA, visit langleylightninggirlshockey.com.

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Girls lacrosse registering players

Langley girls box lacrosse teams need your support.

The Langley Thunder is looking for novice (birth years 2002 and ’03), bantam (1998 and ’99) and midget (1996 and ’97) players for the 2012 season.

You can contact the Thunder on Facebook at Langley Girls Lacrosse and leave a message, or email mgw1275@msn.com to receive the flyer with the fees and registration instructions included.

A registration event will be held this Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McLeod Athletic Park’s covered sports box.

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks and Abbotsford Pilots are in a dogfight for top spot in the Harold Brittain Conference, as the Pacific International Junior Hockey League regular season winds down.

At press time Wednesday afternoon,

the junior B Kodiaks held a one-point lead on the Pilots in what has been, for much of the season, a two-team race for first in the conference.

The Kodiaks had just two games remaining in their season, the first of which was played last night (Wednesday) at Aldergrove Arena, where the local boys hosted the Port Moody

Black Panthers.

Results were not available when the Langley Advance went to press.

The Kodiaks – who possessed an impressive 27-12-1-2 record at press time – will play their 44th and final game of the PIJHL regular season this Saturday, when they visit the North Delta Devils at Sungod Arena.

Opening faceoff is set for 6:45 p.m.

On Monday, the Kodiaks recorded their 27th win of the season after they beat the North Vancouver Wolf Pack 4-3 at Aldergrove Arena.

Kodiaks’ defenceman Matthew Lloyd’s first of the season, scored with 6:30 remaining in regulation time, snapped a 3-3 tie and stood up as the game winner.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at the Langley Golf & Banquet Centre, 4343 - 216 Street, Langley on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00 pm.

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• Enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic • Flexible with schedule availability • Able to perform repetitive heavy-lifting

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

HOW TO APPLY?

Please fax your resume to 604-460-6240 by4pm 4pmMarch August 9, 2011 by 2nd, 2012 57' PROJECTION TV & Entertainment Unit $50 obo. Must pick up, no deliveries. Call 778-846-5275

Furniture

DOWNSIZING FURNITURE Give-a-Way Prices or best offer: Custom made, multicolored Couches: $500 for both (orig.2300), 2 Blue Lazy Boy sofa beds with twin mattresses: $250 each (orig.1200), Green stain wood 7’ bureau:$200 (orig.1000) And more! Call 604-723-5942 or judy-s@shaw.ca

2080

9115 gay street, Garage Sale Saturday February 25, 8 AM - 3 PM, household goods. China cabinet $400.00, couch & loveseat $300/200. Sklar Peppler. Ikea pine table & 4 chairs $100.

Antique bedroom $450.

2095

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT $20.

Call 778-846-5275

HOTTEST JOBS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837

www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

AUCTION CALENDAR

2120

3507

Cats

CALICO CAT, spayed.10 mths old. Looking for good home.

604-782-6805

Cuddly cat seeks loving home Indoor/outdoor cat seeks loving home. Will supply with a lifetime of food. ’Wiley’ is 15 yrs old; in excellent health. (604) 307-3072

Garage Sale ★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

3508

Dogs

Dogs

PITBULL puppies PB Gottiline.

Vet checked & dewormed. Top quality, call 604 819-6006.

3540

Pet Services

Sports Equipment

670 Homes 62 businesses FSBO Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Abbotsford spotless 996sf 2br 55+condo insuite laundry $106K 615-7650 id5496 Mission lg 2902sf 4br 3ba rancher w/bsmt suite, view, $489K 543-2042 id5502 DOES YOUR DOG HAVE STAR POTENTIAL? Renowned Movie Animal Trainer, Bonnie Judd will be offering Movie Dog Training/Basic Obedience in Aldergrove. For more info call (604) 888-2235 or visit: k9costarstraining.com

Saturday, March 31st, 9am

80-100 CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & RV’s Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Fleet Trucks & Trailers, Lumber, Boats, Tools

Industrial Smalls Welcome / Online Bidding Available 6780 Glover Rd., Langley, BC Phone: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com

ESTATE CANADIAN COIN COLLECTION & PAPER CURRENCY AUCTION plus HOME FURNISHINGS & UNCLAIMED COURIER GOODS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ 6 PM

3015

Childcare Available

F/T Licensed Childcare available in Brookswood. ECE, Learning Centre (604) 532-6062

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding, $399+.

604-590-3727 or 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Financial Services

5035

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BASSET HOUNDS Pups, 1st shots, dewormed, 3 fem/ 2male,$800, Mission area, call 604-820-0629

Call 1-866-690-3328

5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

FOR MORE DETAILS & PHOTOS VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 604-244-9350

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*Annual starting revenue of $12,000-$120,000 *Guaranteed cleaning contracts *Professional training provided *Financing available *Ongoing support *Low down payment required Contact Coverall of BC A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning!

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5070

Money to Loan

Need Cash Today?

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

Legal/Public Notices

Real Estate

SHIHTZU PUPS, born Dec 30, F $700, M $650, tricolored, email: hank@westcreekfarm.com or Call 1-604-861-1477

✔Do you Own a Car? ✔Borrow up to $10000.00 ✔No Credit Checks! ✔Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

BULLDOGS 10wks All puppies are ready. Ckc/shots papers. $650 email: dnamth@yahoo.com

5075

Mortgages

Own a home? Need Money?

Get Mortgage Money Fast!

Call 604-365-4244

LENDER CONNECT MORTGAGE Chris Baker - lenderconnect.ca

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

PROFITABLE & ESTABLISHED recession proof. Owner/operator commercial dairy route in Surrey. $210K. Ivan 778-240-9643 or Email: johnnycirko@yahoo.ca.

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies Vet checked and ready for new homes. Asking $1,200 Call: (778) 241-5504

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES CKC REGISTERED Microchip, deworm, 1st vac & 6 wks FREE Pet Insurance. $2,500 Call: (604) 746-4608 email: msfunny@shaw.ca

Difficulty Making Payments?

www.GVCPS.ca / 604-812-3718 ★ WE BUY HOMES ★ Damaged Homes! Pretty Homes!

Any Condition! No Fees! No Risk!

Quick Cash! Convenient! Private! ( 604) 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $23,000 down $2,125/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-20

Mission

INVESTORS alert! 32425 Best Ave. Mission. 5K cash back on closing. 8bdrm+4.5bth 3120 sq ft, 6006 sq ft lot, lower floor rent $18,000 per yr, upper floor potential $17,000. 19 yrs old...

Judy Sehling- Sutton jsehling@shaw.ca $457,000

6020-34

Surrey

7588 150A St. 5 BR, 3½ ba. Sat, 2 - 4pm. $769,900. Elvira Hall, Royal Pacific Rlty, 604-783-9632 Eco-friendly • www.elvirahall.com

6035

Mobile Homes

3 BR, 2 bath, in Abby park on 5,000 sq ft lot, $26,900 with $550 pad rent. Call 604-830-1960

604.777.5046

Quick, Easy, Confidential No credit or income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

STANDARD POODLE puppies, 1 cream M, 1 brown M, ckc reg, www.beminepoodles.com Chwk.

604-823-2467 or 604-302-1761

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees!

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604.434.7744 • info@coverallbc.com

TRUE ADVICE! TRUE Clarity!

TRUE PSYCHICS!

1 IN PARDONS Remove Your Criminal Record! Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo.

Limited Time Offer. FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon In Canada. FREE Consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

UP-COMING ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Date: Wednesday, March 21st @ 3:00 PM NOTE: Furniture Auctions Held Every Wednesday @ 6 PM & Restaurant / Food Equipment Auctions Held Monthly

MALTESE PUPPIES, family raised, paper trained, first shots, $500/each. Call 604-945-7807

1-877-342-3032 or 1-900-528-6256 or mobile # 3563 (18+) $3.19/min.www.truepsychics.ca

5505

FEATURING: • 1920 to 1950 Paper Currency: Bank of Montral, Toronto, Royal Bank, Bank of Canada, Bank of Commerce, Dominion Bank, Imperial Bank of Canada • 2 Shin Plasters • (3) 1967 $20 Dollar Gold Sets • 3 Sheets of 1 Dollar Bills • 1830’s America Trading Coins • Several Canadian Olympic Coin Sets • Specimen Sets • Several Rolls of Silver Dollars, Quarters, Nickels, Dimes & Pennies • Encapsulated Sets • B.U. Silver Dollars • 1948 50-Cent Coin, etc., etc. Plus Home Furnishings, Lost & Unclaimed Courier Goods & Much More . . .

GOLDEN RETRIEVER x lab pups, m/f, 1st shots dewormed, vet checked. family raised $495. 604-701-1587

Metaphysical

Viewing Times: Tuesday, February 28th; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday, February 29th; 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

Houses - Sale

*AT WE BUY HOMES*

POMERANIAN PEKINGESE PUP. Born Christmas Eve. Male, white, fluffy. $700. 604-464-9485

4060

6020

6020-01

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

PUBLIC AUCTION:

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Quick Closing! (778) 707-9647

SNOWBOARD BOOTS

Like new ‘d23’ snowboard boots, size 8.5, red & gray $20; ‘ride’ snowboard boots, size 7, gray/bright blue, $20; ‘kemper’ snowboard boots, size 5, dark blue/gray, $20 Chilliwack 604-846-6148

For Sale by Owner

6015

We Buy Older Houses! Quick Cash!

Auctions

2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.

3508

Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDING Sale. Inventory Discount Sale 30x40, 42x80, 100x100. Erection Available Must Sell, Will Deal 40 yr paint Source # 1O5. Ph 866-609-4621

Take Your Pick from the

2020

2075

A33

Surrey

SUN FEB 19, 2-4pm, 10743-139th St, Sry. Bright/ spac 2 BR. 2 bath condo, laminate flrs, new paint, insuite laundry, storage. Mala, Sutton 778-859-4458

LANGLEY, Great 2 BR mobile, $48,900. Pad rental: $460/mo. No age restriction and 1 small pet.

Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

LANGLEY’S BEST BARGAIN newly renod air cond, seniors park like setting, 2 BR, ample decks/storage, 5 mins from shops & hospital. Electrical certified.

Consider vintage auto as part trade. $47,900. 604-534-2997 NEW SRI 16 wide in Langley Adult Park, $114,900. Low pad rent. Pet ok. Call 604-830-1960.

NEW SRI manufactured homes Single double modular Repossessions 1974-2008 Chuck 604-830-1960

6065

Recreation Property

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Exclusive & Private Lake Shore Cottage, for all info: www.cottageonlake.ca $329,000 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

6075

Sunshine Coast

1 BR 30’ Trailer, nr ferry, 55+ park. Lic clubhouse/ exercise rm, 9 hole golf course, 2 decks, shed w/d facil, priv yd. Inc all amen/ heat. $12,000. 1-604-886-3836

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RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

6508

6508

Apt/Condos

LANGLEY 2 BR apt, 202/53A, close to shopping, incls heat & hot water, quiet complex, no pets. $915. Call 604-539-0217.

Langley City 1 BR apt, $730, incl heat & h/w, clean, quiet, drug free bldg, n/p, ref's, 604 530-6384 LANGLEY CITY 3 BR, 2 bath, 5 appls, upper unit in 4plex. N/P. Avail April 1. $1125/mo + utls.

Gary Hooge ★ 604-533-3491

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604-727-5178

LANGLEY PADDING STN. 2 BR, SS Apps, $1000 incl heat, hot water, gym, prkg. 604-515-9418

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

MURRAYVILLE 1 br 5 appls, u/g pkg, storage locker, no elevator.

Av now. No pets, near amens. $875 + utils. Jim @ 604-836-3879

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

KING ALBERT COURT

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College.

Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604 354-9112

1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-829-3567

Clean 1 BR & 2 BR Apts.

Mature oriented building near Guildford Mall. Rent incl cable, heat, hot water. Prkg available.

N/P. Resident Managers.

604-584-5233 or 604-588-8850 www.cycloneholdings.ca

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den.

On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261

MOVE IN BONUS $200 OFF YOUR 1ST MONTH’S RENT!!!!

COQ, 2 BR Condo, 'Larkin House' on Lincoln Ave, Corner Unit, lots of windows, 3rd Floor, low rise condo, 3 blocks from Coq Centre, 2.5 yrs old, 2 full baths, 6 appliances, balc, walkin closet, approx 900sf, No Smoking, No Pets, avail March 1st, storage, sec gated u/g parking, 2 parking stalls, Awesome amenities including outdoor pool, exercise room, clubhouse, indoor basketball court, table tennis room, children’s play room & guest suite. $1400/mo, min 1 yr lease, ref’s required, call 604-931-4860 please leave msg MURRAYVILLE 2 br , 3rd flr, 5 appls, u/g pkg, storage locker, no elevator., nr amens Av now. N/P. $1000 + util. Jim 604-836-3879

WALNUT GROVE 3yr new 2 BR Executive Condo, 2 baths, 2 prkg, 6 appls, lrg deck, storage room, nr Freeway, $1400 incls hot water, Avail Apr 1. N/S. 604-589-7772

PARK TERRACE

DELTITA GARDENS

Call for Specials!

★ $200 MOVE IN BONUS ★ 1 BR from $625. 2 BR from $725.

3 BR from $825.

Incls heat, hot water & cable.

Some suites with mtn views.

CALL 604 594-5211

Spacious Bach, 1 BR, 2 BR & 3 BR Apts. Rent incls heat & hot water. Resident Mgr.

8507 120th St, N. Delta

Baywest Management Corp.

CEDAR COURT & CEDAR LODGE

Apt/Condos

6522

Furnished Accommodation

ALDERGROVE - 1BR, central location, refs, credit check, $680 incl basic cable, avail immed.

604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852

6540

Houses - Rent

LANGLEY 264/56AVE, Rancher 3 BR, 2 bath, all appls, 1400sf, 3 prkg. Mar 15/Apr 1. $1350 + utls.

N/S. Pet negot. 604-354-3685

SRY, Clayton Hts. 3 BR, upper floor. On 1.5 acre lot. 2 full baths.

2 f/ps, priv w/d, sundeck, carport, fenced b/yard. Smoking ok, sm pet ok. Nr bus & mall. $1,400/mo + util. Mar 1. 604-537-8446 WALNUT GROVE. 3 BR house, 2 bath + 1 BR bsmt with all facilities.

Rent $1750. 604-985-9258 WALNUT GROVE, 4 BR, corner lot, cov deck, 2 ba, 2 gas f/p, n/s, small pet, nr schls & amen. Mar 1, $1750 + utils. 604-888-9016 WILLOUGHBY 3 br house on 2.5 acres, w/d, horse barn, riding area. Suit for horse stabling, reno 4 yrs ago. 1 yr lease. Av now. $2,700. Doug 604-607-8888

6602

Call 604-530-0030

www.cycloneholdings.ca

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

Aldergrove 2 BR glvl, bright, CDS, ns/np, $800-$850/mo incls utils, shd wd, Apr 1, 604 857-4616

1st Month’s Rent is FREE!

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

ALDERGROVE NR 268/32, 2 BR upper, renod, w/d, carport, clean.

Long/short term. Pet ok. Av now $995 incl utils. 604-807-6565

1 & 2 BDRM’S starts @ $675-$835/mo. Free hotwater, heat, basic cable, weight/game room, prkg, includes security.

Please Call 604-530-6555 ★★★Must bring in this Ad to receive 1st Month FREE!

MAPLE MANOR APARTMENTS

Includes: Heat & hotwater, Cable to channel 43, coin laundry, onsite security gated parking & playground

SOUTH LANGLEY Brand New 2 BR, 2 baths ste, on acreage, 7 appls, $1500 incls all utils, net & cbl, n/s, cat ok. 604-374-4723 WALNUT GROVE 2 BR bsmt, 5 appls, full bath, Immed. n/s, n/p, $800 + 40% utils. 604-613-0605 Willoughby 4 BR + den upr, 3 baths, ns/np, 2300sf, SS 5 appls, dbl garage, a/c, alarm $2000 + utils, April 15th, 604-805-2345 WILLOUGHBY NR 72/200 newer 2BR lower suite, w/d, ns/np. Av now. $985 inc util. 604-807-6565 Willoughby/Clayton, 1 BR + den bsmt, f/bath, ns/np, new paint/ bright 1000sf, 5 appls, a/c, heat pump, $950 + 1/3 util, CDS, pet neg. April 8th, 604-805-2345

6605

Townhouses Rent

6620

LANGLEY sm. business warehouse/office w/washrm, cln, dry, secure, $895/mo. 604-834-3289

Townhouses - Rent

Why not call Ingrid @ WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St., Chilliwack 604-792-8317 or call toll-free 1-877-515-6696 or email us wb@raamco.ca

SUSSEX PLACE APTS

We have it all!

Clean & affordable. Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR. Near seniors’ centre. Rents includes heat, hot water & cable.

3 BR + 1 ½ Baths – 2 Levels 1,100 sq ft plus Back Yard Kids Like our 2 Playgrounds! We are a Fenced, Gated, Quiet and a Family Oriented Community.

Rent with us for $990 or $1,100 and we will give you a nice Move-In Incentive!

Call 604-530-0932

Cancer June 21-July 22: Your gentle,understanding, loving mood continues. This is a great time (in a friendly way before Friday; in a practical way Friday onward) to make international contacts – and to engage in intellectual pursuits, and to attend cultural rituals (e.g., a wedding). However, be wary of launching a longterm project, as a slow-down and “backwardation” occurs March 12 to April 3. Sunday to Tuesday noon offers a splendid run of popularity, social joys, hopes and optimism. A wish could come true (about work/ career?). Retreat, rest midweek. Your energy and charisma roar back Friday on!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis continues on secrets, research, depths – especially in sexual, health, lifestyle and “large finance” zones. (Mortgages, large debts, investments, marriage assets, business funds, are “large finance.”) You might make a very significant investment or lifestyle change in the few weeks ahead.

If so, think carefully, and act quickly – slowdowns and indecision arrive in two weeks. Charge ahead on career and ambition fronts Sunday to Tuesday noon – your luck is high! Midweek’s hopeful, friendly, but not important. Retreat, rest, contemplate and seek spirit Friday/Saturday.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: All week, other people present you with challenges, even opposition, even enmity – but they also offer companionship, opportunities, partnership, even love. The difference?

Your mood, attitude: the world smiles at a smiler.

Your feelings and intuition hum accurately Sunday to Tuesday noon, when a smooth, gentle luck can boost you right into success in love, legal, far travel, educational, cultural or publishing situations. Your reputation, career and prestige relationships are under some pressure midweek – Thursday’s good. Happiness, popularity, a sexy flirtation Friday/Saturday!

Cleaning

JULIE’S HOUSE CLEANING

Detailed, Professional Service 7 days / wk. Including Laundry/Dishes, Move-In/Out. Ref’s avail. $19/hr, 4hr min.

778-808-1052

jds.clean@gmail.com TWO LITTLE LADIES WITH BIG MOPS. Your one stop cleaning shop!!... Call 778-395-6671

8060

Concrete

Cementworks Concrete Placing & Finishing. Stamped, Exposed, Polished. Re-Re Specialist. Free Estimates call ★604-308-2802★

8075

Drywall

K. C. DRYWALL Complete Drywall Services.

604-533-2139 cel 604-417-1703

8080

Electrical

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

8180

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Home Services

Dump Site Now Open

• Broken Concrete Rocks $22 per metric ton • Mud, Dirt, Sod, Clay $22 per metric ton • Grass, Branches, Leaves, Weeds $59 per ton

MEADOWS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY

604-465-1311

WARREN’S WORK

for Proper Home Maintenance

Inside & Outside Painting Pressure Washing Windows & Gutters “A good job at a reasonable price”

Warren Munro 604-534-2162 Since 1988

8185

Moving & Storage

A-1 MOVING Local/Long Dist.

Seniors disc. Lic/insured. Specials to Alta/Island/Interior. 930-3000 RYAN’S MOVING. 604-782-3610 $39/hr. Make an appt to view our storage facility with 1st month free TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8195

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Warehouse/ Commercial

1 BR & 2 BR. Cable incl’d.

U/grd prkg. N/p. Resident Mgr.

www.cycloneholdings.ca

8055

#15673 Black & White Electric New Homes, Additions, Reno’s, Pools. Call Pat 604-968-7335.

Does your Cat or Dog need a “Pettable” Back Yard?

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Continue to lie low, recharge your physical and mental batteries, and avoid competitive situations. A money chase is lucky Sunday to Tuesday morning. You could hit a jackpot! Co-operate with a Virgo, Taurus or Scorpio, or a co-worker (or buy machinery) for best results. Travel, communications and paperwork demand doing Wednesday (mild difficulties/mistakes) and Thursday (all’s smooth).

Retreat to your home, or to nature, Friday/Saturday.

Complete things: soon, delays start. But soon, also, your money luck increases. Plan nothing: go with the flow. Meditate, be spiritual.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Hopes and wishes continue to come true. Your popularity runs high, social delights surround you. Your energy and charisma make a powerful impression Sunday to Tuesday noon. Financial confusion might threaten your plans Tuesday night, so stay the course, stick with your plans. Launching a big, hopeful money plan now would probably be a mistake. (Launching any major project is iffy now, as a slowdown looms before mid-March.) Take care with money Wednesday also – act Thursday, when your sight’s steady. Travel, communicate, run errands and make casual contacts Friday/Saturday.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Show your ambition. Ask for new responsibilities, display hidden talents, live up to the demands of bosses, parents,VIPs and authorities.

These types discuss you and your reputation, skills, suitability – from Friday onward the news you hear about this will lift your sights, hopes and heart. Even “bad news” is only the unworkable dropping away, freeing you for the more creative or meaningful roles that fill the next 15 years. Finally, work will not rule your personal life. Lie low, deal with agencies early week. Your energy, clout soar midweek! Chase money Friday/Saturday.

LANGLEY 48 AVE, updated 3 BR upper, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas f/p, sundeck, garage. $1475 incl utils N/S & N/P. 604-612-1782

SKYLINE APARTMENTS

www.cycloneholdings.ca

20117-56th Ave

604-534-0108

6605

Call 604-536-8499

½ month FREE Rent Move in Bonus 1& 2 bedroom suites $735-$850

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768

Suites/Partial Houses

LANGLEY: 5255-208 St. 4 BR updated townhouse, 1.5 baths, w/d, d/w, f/p, covered patio. New floors, paint, carpet & tiles. Small family complex. By shops/ schools. Backs onto park. $1425/mo. Available Now. 604-939-2729, 778-285-0096,

Suites/Partial Houses

Linwood Place Apartments

Downtown LANGLEY

6602

HOME SERVICES

Painting/ Wallpaper

www.InfiniPainting.com Res & Com. Book before Mar 31 get 10% off . Call 604 514-0920

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

8125

Gutters

SEAMLESS GUTTERS!

New Construction - Renovations.

Guaranteed. Great Rates!

Call Paul • 604-897-2453

8160

Lawn & Garden

JIM’S MOWING 604-310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

• Sunrooms • Aluminum patio/deck covers • Aluminum roof • Glass railings • Aluminum fencing • Auto gates Free Estimates 604-782-9108

www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

Home Services Continues on next page

Feb. 26 - Mar. 3, 2012

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Slog ahead. Fulfill responsibilities to your children,invalids,and employers.

Hire service people. Take care of your health. Dress for the season, eat sensibly, schedule regular rest.

This is a great time to reduce “to do” lists or to buy machinery, but don’t start any big new projects, as a slow-down looms March 12. Sunday through Tuesday bring mysteries, sensual desires, investments, financial manoeuvres, lifestyle changes and health diagnosis – these follow beneficial, profitable paths, so get going!

Wisdom and legal hassles midweek. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Co-workers are still nice to you: one of them might become more than an acquaintance (next week onward). Meanwhile, you’re filled with the thrill of nature, beauty, creative surges and romantic urges. This is an excellent week to start small creative ventures, ones that “complete” before March 12. (Bigger projects would benefit from being “dropped” now through April 3, then taken up again.)

Sunday through Tuesday bring relationship excitement – prime meetings, or a partnership proposal, business opportunities, a sudden recognition of someone’s beauty – luck’s with you!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Settle into home, children, into nature, the garden, etc. Sunday to Tuesday is an excellent time to garden, fix up the house, clean, buy appliances for the home and yard, till the farm, etc. But don’t start big, major projects now (e.g., renovations) as a slow-down and mistake-prone period begins in two weeks. Examine where you stand now: decide who and what to nurture, and who/what to leave behind. You might make such decisions Tuesday night to Thursday, when relationships possess a rough edge. Mysteries, lust, large finances and ethics flash warnings signals late week.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Travel and communications lead to interesting things now, especially in romantic, creative or speculative arenas Sunday to Tuesday, and/or in life-mate or business partnership zones Friday/Saturday. Be curious, ask questions; follow your nose. What you discover now could be a foundation for new launching pads in future.

(E.g., you read about a new gismo, then [about June] start using it at work to save time and labour.) Your luck in love soars Sunday and Monday – take advantage!

Tackle chores Wednesday/Thursday. Relationships present opportunities and dangers Friday/Saturday.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Money is of first importance this week and the next two. Chase only “immediate payoff” sources, as long-term projects (especially if you launch them now) run into major delays, mistakes and indecisions in two weeks. So think short-term. If you’ve wanted to purchase a special item, do so now or next week. (Timing: real estate, Feb. 26, 27, morn of 28 – décor, pleasure, love items, March 1 – machinery, tools, March 2, 3 [careful both days] – investments, March 7 – travel tix, schooling, March 9, 10.) Romance needs caution Wednesday/Thursday. Tackle chores Friday: safely.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, charisma, effectiveness and timing remain high. Get out, start projects (but only short-term ones) call in favours, see and be seen. Ask for a raise – not because you’ll get one, but because higher-ups will tend to mull over your request in the depths of March (rather than just, as they usually do, just forgetting about it). Then ask again in April. Your true worth will soon become apparent. Sunday to Tuesday noon favours travel, errands, paperwork and talk (about a raise?). Lie low midweek. Your creative, romantic and risk-taking side emerges Friday/Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca

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marinated meats such as chicken, pork, beef a variety of our ever growing wine list. Azul is and even home made stuffed burgers. Check the perfect place to host your celebrations, we out more on our online menu. take reservations for large groups or intimate dinners for two. Experience the hospitality at Azul Restaurant is also being dubbed as a new Azul Restaurant. Richie and Jen welcome you place to eat, drink and hang-out in Aldergrove. to their second home along with the rest of We have strategically placed oversize plasma the staff and family @ Azuls.

TV’s so you can catch the latest sporting events & entertainment.

We invite you & your family to join us and enjoy good food from around the world, a great selection of martinis and cocktails, and

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27010 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove 604.857.7775 www.azulrestaurant.ca

LOOKING FOR A REPAIR SHOP YOU CAN TRUST? CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs • GAS, DIESEL & HYBRID

Does your repair shop seek to understand your needs and concerns?

Does your repair shop exceed your expectations?

I promise that WE CAN AND WE WILL! Hi! I’m Scott Waddle, one your neighbors in Langley and also the owner of Precision Auto Service, a family run business here in Murrayville. I’d like to share with you some of my values and perspectives that make a BIG difference to my customers!

Our technicians and Service Advisors are the most honest and ethical people in auto repair today. They are part of my family and know what I expect!

All of our team members have exceptional people skills and truly care about our customers and seek to be their advocates in finding the best solutions to their auto repair problems.

Our people want you to ask questions! Your questions and concerns give us the opportunity to understand your needs. Only then can we inform and present appropriate options for solutions to your needs.

We talk in an easy to understand language. Not a lot of technical mumbo jumbo.

If you don’t understand what we are saying, how can you make the best decision for your car’s needs?

You really must experience the difference to believe it!

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If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 604-530-9394, or email: service@precisionautoservice.com.

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Complete Service and Repairs to Japanese and Domestic Cars, Trucks and SUVs. Scott Waddle

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Aldergrove

Construction begins on zoo animal hospital

by Matthew Claxton

Langley Township council (left) members joined Greater Vancouver Zoo management and kids from the Jr. Zoologist camp for the groundbreaking ceremony.

Everyone was able to check out a model of the new health centre (below) which will be completed this summer.

mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

Once they’re in the care facility, they need to be fed, watered, and checked on frequently.

For the smaller animals, that’s difficult enough - they may not be big, but they’re not housepets, either.

For larger animals, it can be extremely

Greater Vancouver Zoo photo

difficult to ensure both animal and keeper can be kept safe.

So one of the most-anticipated additions to the new building will be a squeeze.

A squeeze is a relatively narrow passage with padded sides, which can contract to gently but firmly pin an animal in place. Once it’s immobilized, veterinarians and vet techs can give shots or conduct examinations.

“It’s going to increase safety for the humans and the animals,” said Stead.

Animals can panic when they’re taken out of their pens and put in a vet’s office.

“They don’t understand what’s happening to them,” Stead said.

The animals can thrash around, possibly injuring themselves. The squeeze will eliminate much of that danger.

It also provides an alternative to tranquilizing animals – a procedure which can be risky with wild creatures. Vets have to monitor a tranquilized animal very closely to ensure that they survive.

The zoo already has squeeze-type facili-

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ties for its largest animals, the hippos and giraffe, built into their pens.

The facility will also allow Dr. Bruce Burton, the zoo’s regular vet, to do more of his work on site. In the past, he’s often had to take animals back to his office in

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ANGELA BLADE SERVICE MEANS EVERYTHING TO US. THE WINE EMPORIUM was a 2010 Langley Chamber of Commerce Service Excellence Award Nominee.

Come in and see service at its finest!

Angela’s unique vocals bring a great vibe to the Lounge ~ come on down…

You’ll be sure to become a loyal follower of Angela’s musical career!

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27083 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

Some wineries we stock are Andrew Peller, Arrowleaf Cellars, Blasted Church, Calona Vineyards, Cedar Creek, Church & State, Dirty Laundry, Domaine de Chaberton, Gehringer Bros., Granite Creek, Gray Monk, Hawthorne Mountain, Hester Creek, Inniskillin, Lang Vineyards, Mission Hill, Nk’mp, Quail’s Gate, Quinta Ferreira, Recline Ridge, Red Rooster, Sandhill, Stoneboat, Sumac Ridge, Summerhill, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, St. Hubertus, Tinhorn Creek, Therapy, Township 7, Twisted Tree, Jackson Triggs, Vista D’Oro, Young & Wyse, Tantalus, Stag’s Hollow, Painted Rock Winery, Neck of the Woods Winery, Blackwood Lane Winery, Joie Winery plus many new wineries that have been added this year.

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The Greater Vancouver Zoo \ has started construction of its own animal care facility for veterinary work.

Ever since it was the Vancouver Game Farm, the zoo has used either an aging barn or offsite clinics for its sick and injured animals.

According to property manager Tony Guenther, the barn is almost a hundred years old, and it’s been upgraded, repaired, and rebuilt many times.

The cost of building the new facility will be about $1 million, but for the staff it will be priceless.

“I’m incredibly excited,” said Claire Stead, the zoo’s veterinary technician.

Starting later this year, she’ll be working in the new building daily, and said it will be a big step forward.

There are about 430 animals at the zoo, ranging from small birds and monkeys, through medium-sized animals like capybaras and emus, up to hippos, tigers, and bears.

A few of them are always in need of minor medical attention. They may need daily medication, or they may require urinalysis or other labwork to be done.

Animals must be vaccinated and sometimes wormed. Minor injuries have to be cleaned.

Abbotsford, but this will eliminate many of the trips, and thus keep the animals calmer and closer to their pens.

The facility will have everything from a temporary quarantine area for sick animals to an area for food preparation.

It will have new freezers and a hay storage area.

Land has already been cleared, and it is hoped that the building will be up and running later this year.

• Ground-breaking ceremony Feb. 17 • Expected date of completion July 2012 • Size: 45’ x 120’ (5,400 square feet) • Offers a secure, efficient and safe environment to work in onsite at the zoo.

• Total of 23 rooms including: a cooler, a freezer, modern kitchen area for food preparation and nutrition, a hospital area for the treatment of sick and injured animals and minor surgery, eight rooms for animal quarantine, a vet technician office, and a lab area.

• Other key elements of the clinic include: fully electric heating throughout the building that is more environmentally friendly, 100 per cent steel construction to make it long lasting, and over-sized garage door access for easy deliveries.

• Designed by Thomas Jung.

• Estimated costs are $800,000 to $1 million.

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In-house sausage, bacon, ham • Custom cutting, wrapping, smoking & sausage making

COME IN AND CHECK OUT OUR RETAIL SALES FLOOR! • Fresh Alberta Beef • Fresh B.C. Pork • Fresh Lamb • Fresh Local Chicken • Deli Meats and Cheeses • Italian Groceries

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604.856.7707

26841 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove

DO YOU TREAT YOUR PETS LIKE FAMILY? WE DO!

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We sell only AA and AAA Alberta Beef aged for a minimum 21 days.

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Locally owned and operated, Country Lumber has been in Langley since 1981.

Country Lumber provides a wide assortment of cedar and pine products, engineered beams, as well as paint and a computer The company takes pride in the local match system. community and is appreciative of its support.

The management and staff invite you to Whether it is a school project, a house or visit our office and experience first hand apartment building, the staff can provide you with the required quotes, plan take-off, our competitive pricing, plus the service and experience that has made Country Lumber’s or materials that are required. In addition success story. to our full range of construction materials,

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604-533-4447 • 22538 Fraser Hwy. • Langley

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1800 sq.ft. of Greenhouse Space • Geraniums – Zonal, Ivy & Regal • Double Impatients • Dahlias • Premium Annuals • Snap Dragons • Petunias • Verbena • Mixed Hanging Baskets • Caged Tomatoes JUST TO NAME A FEW!

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In Stock Now… Lawn Mowers, Hedge Trimmers & Chainsaws, BBQ’s & Accessories, Dolopril, Lime, Topsoil, Bark Mulch, Promix & Pesticides!

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