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The Langley City bus loop on Logan Avenue, seen here during a weekday lunch hour, has been the site of a number of violent incidents in recent years. In addition, several serious acts of violence have been committed on buses in and around Langley.

The 19-year-old charged with the beating and robbing of a Langley man at the Langley City bus loop on Friday is out on bail. Mathew Samms appeared in Surrey Provincial Court on Monday, charged with two counts of robbery, one count of assault and one count of assault causing bodily harm. He was released on $1,000 bail and makes his next court appearance on Jan. 6, 2015. His bail conditions include a night curfew but it doesn’t appear that he is banned from taking transit.

The 15-year-old also accused in this violent crime was charged with the same counts, but is being held in custody. His next appearance is Dec. 10. He can’t be named because he is a youth. Transit Police spokesperson Anne Drennan said, in response to this latest violent attack, they plan to increase transit police and security patrols of the bus loop. They plan to do the same at the Carvolth bus exchange as well. However, Drennan stresses that it isn’t feasible for police to patrol the bus loop all the time. Continued Page 4

Taking transit in Langley can be dangerous S E V E RA L IN C ID E N TS O F V I O LE N C E O C C U R R E D O N A N D AROUND BUSES IN 2 01 4 M O N I Q U E TA M M ING A Ti me s R e p o r te r

Taking a bus in Langley can be a dangerous thing. In 2014, there have been two stabbings, and three violent, serious assaults on victims taking transit in Langley. The most recent violence to erupt at the notorious Langley City bus loop took place Nov. 29 when a 15- and 19-year-old jumped a 39-year-old man who was coming off work and waiting for a bus home. The teens beat the Langley man to a pulp, continuing to kick him in the head after he had fallen to the ground. Luckily, a woman phoned 911 and called out, stopping the

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men from potentially killing the victim. Police found him unresponsive in a pool of blood. The pair were arrested nearby with items they had stolen from him and with blood on their hands. The violence sparked outrage and concern in the community, generating more than $10,000 for the victim, who had his rent money stolen in the process. Also in November, Langley RCMP laid charges against two panhandlers, a man and a woman, believed to be responsible for robbing and stabbing a man after he didn’t give them ‘enough’ money at the Carvolth Bus Exchange on Nov. 15.

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Around 7 p.m. the two panhandlers approached the victim who was sitting in his parked vehicle and asked him for money. He did give them an amount of money, however the male suspect allegedly stabbed him in the arm wanting more, said police. As the two men struggled for his wallet, the female rummaged through the vehicle for additional “loot,” said police. Once the male suspect removed the remaining money from the wallet, the pair ran. Fingerprints led to the arrest of Langley residents Amanda Visona, 29, and Justin White, 26, who have been charged. In June, a Langley teen was stabbed in

the neck and back in a fight in broad daylight at the Langley City bus loop. His alleged attacker, an 18-year-old Langley man, was arrested nearby. Both involved are known to each other and to police. The stabbing was one of three attacks in as many months on or around transit in Langley. The most notable incident happened when a woman attacked a mother and her three very young children, including throwing a drink in a baby’s face, on a bus that was headed to Willowbrook Shopping Centre bus exchange on May 20, 2014. Continued Page 4

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Langley City has highest Metro violent assault rate D AN F ERGUSO N Ti me s Re po r t e r

Langley City has the highest per-capita rate for serious assaults of any Metro Vancouver community, a Times analysis of regional crime statistics shows. Based on police reports, roughly three out of every 1,000 people in Langley City were victims of assault involving bodily harm and/or assaults involving weapons in 2013. Among Lower Mainland urban communities, Langley City had the highest rate for that type of crime with 2.64 incidents per 1,000 people last year, followed by second-worst Vancouver, which reported 2.45 incidents of serious assault per 1,000 people, and number three Surrey, with 1.68 incidents per 1,000 residents. The city rate was more than double the Township of Langley rate of 1.25 per thousand for assaults involving weapons and physical injury. It was also more than double neighbouring Abbotsford, which reported 1.17 incidents of assaults involving weapons or injury per 1,000 residents. The city rate was also higher than the provincial average of 1.54 incidents per 1,000 people. However, the number of incidents recorded by police in Langley City has dropped by 19 per cent from 2012, when it stood at 3.25. The Township rate dropped 3.5 per cent over the same period. Over the past five years, the Langley City rate peaked in 2010 at 3.76 or roughly four victims per 1,000, the worst urban rate in Metro. The least violent Metro Vancouver community was Port Moody, which reported a rate of .46 in 2013, less than one incident of violent or weapons-based assault for every 1,000 people.

The crime figures for 2013 were obtained from Juristat, a Statistics Canada website that provides analysis and detailed statistics on a variety of justice-related topics and issues. For the purpose of comparison, figures for less common and less severe forms of assault were excluded from The Times’ survey. Earlier this year, The Times reported that Langley City had the worst crime severity ranking of any Lower Mainland community. The police-reported 2013 Crime Severity Index (CSI), released by Statistics Canada in July, showed the city was the third highest in B.C. among all Canadian communities with populations of 10,000 or more. The city ranked eighth highest in all of Canada. At the time, then-acting mayor Ted Schaffer said the city has taken a number of steps to reduce crime, including funding for two additional RCMP officers; changing shifts so a city bylaw enforcement officer works weekends and hiring D A N FE R GUS ON Langley Time s info graphic a security guard to accompany the bylaw This is the reported incidents of assault with a weapon, or assault causing bodily enforcement officer. Schaffer said the increased police pres- harm, per 1,000 people. The numbers are based on 2013 Juristat figures. ence gives the city the equivalent of 52 offences in Langley City. officers, which he said was the highest The Township of Langley, with a crime severity index of police-to-population ratio in the Lower Mainland. An RCMP spokesperson said property crime, mostly 87.6, was number five in Metro, number 28 in B.C. and 63rd theft from autos and mail theft, were the most common in Canada.

Seniors Centre open, but operations limited MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti me s Re po r t e r

The foyer and lounge of the Langley Seniors Centre was bustling with people on Thursday, the first day the popular facility opened since it was flooded early last week. “Lots of people wanted to come here and see how bad the damage is and to reconnect with friends,” said Shelley Wells, executive director. “We have put out some treats and coffee and tea. We are trying to make the best of it.” A water pipe in the ceiling above the kitchen burst in the early morning hours of Dec . 1, sending thousands of litres of water out, flooding the kitchen, dining room and hall. Damage is so extensive, the kitchen is unusable and renovations will take more than a month. The centre is staying open but is limited to only being able to serve hot drinks and finger food and treats on paper plates and cups. Relying on government and personal donations to sustain its services and pro-

grams, Christmas is the seniors’ centre’s biggest fundraising time of year. “The donations we usually get in the Christmas season have to support us for the entire year,” said Wells. And while Wells is usually concentrating her efforts on fundraising right now, she is busy working on operations and dealing with renovations. While insurance will cover the majority of the costs, the centre is still out of pocket for several things, like paper plates and cups, plastic forks and spoons. If you would like to make a donation to the Langley Seniors Resource Centre, Wells said they would “appreciate anything” that comes their way. To contribute you can send a cheque in the mail, donate online through the centre website at www. DAN FER GUS ON Langley Time s lsrs.ca, or bring in money or cheque Shelley Wells looks over the damage caused by a to the centre located at 20605 51B burst pipe at Langley Seniors Centre. Ave. or call 604-530-3020.

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The man charged in the 2012 New Year’s Eve murder in a Willoughby basement suite has chosen to have a jury trial. Jason Brewer, 24, was in Supreme Court in New Westminster on Dec. 4, for a pre-trial conference. Brewer is charged with the second-degree murder of “his friend” Cole Manning, 40. Manning was shot to death in a Willoughby basement suite in the early morning of New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2012). Brewer is accused of leading police on a short pursuit and his vehicle was rammed by police in Aldergrove, near the zoo, leading to his arrest. He has been in jail ever since. Jury selection is set for Feb. 3, 2015 and his trial is scheduled for March in Supreme Court.

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Cameras could be mounted on City property, say transit cops Accused gets bail, from Page 1

She claims they had stepped up patrols since Nov. 13. “Yes, TransLink owns that bus loop but we aren’t the sole security provider. The RCMP have jurisdiction there and we are working with them about this,” she said. Drennan said TransLink transit police have met with Langley City council recently and provided an environmental crime assessment of the bus loop. “Because it is difficult for police to get approval to install cameras, we suggested to them to put up cameras on City property pointing at the loop. We haven’t heard back from them on that.” She said Transit Police have also observed that the City bus

loop is surrounded Langley RCMP by a concentration spokesperson of social services Cpl. Holly Marks which help some said they always transit users who have a presence in are problematic. the City core and Another issue the immediate is that the mall arrest of the pair adjacent to the of teens involved transit exchange is in the beating is a almost completely testament of that. deserted. However, they The major recognize it’s an tenant, Liquidation important issue World, closed and will continue earlier this year to street check ANNE and there are people who DR ENNAN rarely any people shouldn’t be at the near the bus loop, bus loop as best other than those waiting for a they can. bus. TransLink police are Waiting times to transfer to suggesting that the Nov. 28 other buses are also lengthy, attack on Lefrenier may not as transit service in Langley is have occurred at the bus loop sporadic. and are investigating further.

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In that case, Leah MacKay, 44, threatened to kill the mother and her three children after the mother told MacKay to stop swearing. MacKay then threw a drink in the baby’s face. The mother went after the woman and a fight broke out, which was caught on video and loaded to YouTube. Both the accused and the victims got off the bus, where MacKay pulled out a knife and kicked a toddler, while pushing down the other child. She was given less than three months in jail for her assaults. A Langley teen was handed two years probation and a $1 fine in connection to a drunken rampage, which included his failed attempts to as-

sault several bus drivers and stab people at the Langley City bus loop on May 3. Lance Flegel, 18, pleaded guilty to assault and assault with a weapon in connection with the events of that day, and was given the unusual $1 fine in Surrey Provincial Court on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Three weapons charges against him were stayed. In February 2012, a 20-year-old Surrey man choked a bus driver while he was driving in Surrey, and a few days later stabbed a man getting off the bus in Aldergrove. The stabbing victim’s liver was punctured and injuries were serious. Stephen Fayant was sentenced to 22 months in jail in January, 2013.

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Gateway of Hope celebrates fifth anniversary

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The dining room that normally serves meals for the needy hosted a lunch for a group of senior politicians and other dignitaries at the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope in Langley on Tuesday, Dec. 2. It was the fifth anniversary of the 31,000-square-foot, three-storey shelter at 5787 Langley Bypass which can accommodate up to 55 people. The mayors of the two Langleys, Jack Froese and Ted Schaffer were there. So was Education Minister Minister Peter Fassbender, the former Langley City mayor, as well as Langley MLA and Environment Minister Mary Polak and Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, deputy premier, minister of natural gas development

and the provincial minister responsible for housing. “The Gateway of Hope is an example of what can be accomplished when we work together,” Coleman said. “It does not seem possible that is has been operating for five years already,” Polak said. Fassbender said Langley supplied the building, but “The Salvation Army put the heart in it.” Jim Coggles, the executive director of Gateway of Hope, said the shelter wants to continue “to be a welcoming presence in the community, where those who need help can find it.” Meanwhile, with Christmas just weeks away, volunteers are still needed for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle

Campaign. Volunteers are needed to man the kettles at various locations across Township for evenings, and in some cases, for entire Saturdays. There are more than 20 kettle locations and the campaign is the biggest fundraiser of the year, with all the proceeds going to fund the Family Services department at the Langley Gateway of Hope homeless shelter. Family Services helps those in need with community meals, clothing and material assistance, Christmas hamD A N FE R GUS ON Langley Time s pers, school supplies, and the Skillet 101 cooking class, among others. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and EnvironAnyone interested in volunteering ment Minister Mary Polak attended the Gateway of can call 604-514-7375 or email ket- Hope fifth anniversary lunch on Tuesday. Dec. 2. tles@gatewayofhope.ca.

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Aldergrove land sale now on hold ARBORIST’S REPORT CONTAINED ERRORS, COUNCIL TOLD D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r

The controversial sale of some Township-owned land in Aldergrove is on hold while municipal staff investigate complaints about multiple errors in a report about the quality of the trees on the site, near 28 Avenue and 276 Street. Opponents of the proposed sale appeared before the first meeting of the newly-elected council last Monday afternoon (Dec. 1) to argue the decision by council to approve the sale was based on an error-riddled assessment funded by the developer. Speakers included arborist Celeste Paley, who said among other things, the report confused cedar trees with maple trees and alders. She said the “discrepancies” and “misidentifications” were “worrisome.” David Jordan, an assistant professor of geography at Trinity Western University, said the report on the property contained “significant and serious flaws,” which means council “made a decision based on flawed evidence.” The campaign against the land sale was launched by Watchers Of Langley Forests (WOLF), which calls the site “Creekside Forest” and wants the decision allowing the development rescinded. “This is our Stanley Park,” said Aldergrove resident Jessica Horst. “Aldergrove deserves this forest,” Horst added. WOLF spokesperson Kirk Robertson said the new council should act to prevent the sale from proceeding.

“Why would you eral times, said the make an irreversmoney from the ible decision on land sale isn’t speyour first day on cifically reserved the job?” Robertson for the rec centre, said. but would go into It was enough to a general property convince a majority fund. of council to order “We’ve got to a review by staff of stop holding forthe report, a move ests hostage to the that effectively Aldergrove pool,” postpones any sale Richter said. of the land until the Fox said he will review is finished. propose earmark“We have new ing the money for information here,” the rec centre at an Councillor David upcoming meeting Davis said. of council. Councillor CharThe property was lie Fox voted for the the former site DAN FER GUS ON L an gley Tim es review, but warned of the Aldergrove cancelling the land Kirk Robertson asked that sale of land in sewage treatment sale could put a Aldergrove be delayed for a proper report. plant, which opercrimp in plans to ated from the midbuild a new rec cen1960s until the late tre and an indoor pool in Aldergrove us- 1990s, when it was decommissioned ing money raised from selling Township and a connection to the Abbotsford surplus land. treatment plant was constructed. “We [council] have said there will be The property had been cleared in the no tax increase and there will be no debt earlier part of the last century for a [to fund the new pool and rec centre],” farm, but over the years second-growth Fox said. trees have taken over the southern, un“So what’s left? Sale of assets.” used portion of the acreage. Councillor Petrina Arnason said it The southern portion of the land is should not be an “either-or” proposition also traversed by Bertrand Creek. that requires a choice between trees and The property, owned by Langley Towna rec centre. ship, was never included in the AgriculCouncillor Kim Richter, who has voted tural Land Reserve (ALR). against the development proposal sev— with files from Kurt Langmann

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There was a break from the rain and the sun shone on the 25 volunteers who came out to hang lights to save Christmas in Williams Park on Sunday. “We got quite a bit done, all the perimeter of the park is done, it was a really great day,” said Barbara Sharp, Christmas in Williams Park Society president. Township of Langley staff were there Monday, laying gravel down and getting the park ready. Township Mayor Jack Froese and many others will be at the park on Thursday at 5 p.m. when the lights get turned on, marking the opening of the Christmas light show. Among the volunteers on Sunday was nineyear-old Sara Walmsley, who decided to take action after hearing that thieves had cancelled her favourite light display at Williams Park. Quickly she reached out to students at her Walnut Grove school, who brought in donated strings of LED lights. She also raised $200. Sharp decided to use that $200 to buy something really special for the lights display and wants to reveal it to Sara on Thursday. “What a sweet kid and wonderful work she has done to save Christmas in Williams Park. I wanted to show her that we really appreciate it,” said Sharp. Canadian Tire also donated $1,000 worth of lights to the cause. Sharp said this year’s light show is going to have some new “wow factors” as well as being very pretty and dazzling. She estimates there are more than 100,000 lights in the park. “I hope people like it,” she said. People are encouraged to drive through Christmas in Williams Park Dec. 11 to Dec. 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. each night. The park is located in the 6700 block of 238 Street.

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Coming Thursday: an assault on your wallet Metro Vancouver residents will find had granted TransLink the powout this week how local mayors want er to impose it. The BC Liberals, to raise taxes to pay for transit imsmelling power, also decried it. provements. TransLink has thus received It will lead to an extremely short most of its additional money honeymoon period for newly-elected since that time by raising propmayors and councillors. The unhaperty taxes, boosting the gas tax piness with elected officials will come to 17 cents a litre and jacking up when hard-hit taxpayers find out just FROM THE bus fares, which are among the how much more of their money maymost expensive in North Amerors want to go towards TransLink. ica. Most people favour improvements Frank Bucholtz It cannot expand services to transit, but they want someone without some new sources of else to pay for them. There won’t be any revenue. However, reliance on the car tax is happiness if a car tax is proposed. Nor problematic, as many areas of Metro Vanwill there be a lot of cheering for a higher couver remain badly served by transit, parprovincial sales tax, or other new taxes to ticularly communities south of the Fraser, fund an ambitious transit plan that may- along with Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. ors unveiled last spring. Many suburban drivers ask why they The Mayors Council has decided which should pay a tax on cars they must own tax it favours, but won’t say what it is to get around. Meanwhile, Vancouver resuntil Thursday. Its proposal will go to a idents can easily do without cars, and in TransLink referendum, to be held in the fact more and more of them are choosing spring. to do just that. Current TransLink revenue is far short of A boost to the provincial sales tax is fairpaying for any of the improvements the er, and regional road tolling, which apparmayors are calling for. ently requires years of study to implement, A car tax was part of the plan to pay for would also bring a much-needed element TransLink when it was first set up in 1998. of fairness to the transportation challengWhen the TransLink board, which at that es which face everyone, whether they drive time was made up of elected officials, tried or use transit. to proceed with it, it was met with howls Mayors were hoping for provincial carbon of outrage from taxpayers. Many of them tax revenue, but that request was quickly lived in areas like Surrey, Langley and Ma- denied by Transportation Minister Todd ple Ridge, where transit service was min- Stone. Indeed, the revenue from that tax is imal when compared to that in the core used to reduce other taxes such as income urban area of Vancouver, Burnaby and New tax, so giving some of it to TransLink would Westminster. mean boosting income taxes. The car tax became such a political footGiven the abysmal transit service in Langball that no one wanted to touch it. The ley, it is unlikely that many people here will NDP government, facing a provincial elec- back any new taxes to pay for improvements tion, wouldn’t approve it — even though it that will largely benefit other areas.

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The vicious beating endured at the Langley City bus loop, suffered by a man on the way home from work, has shocked many people in this community. It has led to a massive outpouring of money and donations to Chris Lafrenier and his wife Lauren Blair, showing once again that people in Langley are among the most generous in the Lower Mainland. The Times has seen this on so many occasions in the past it is almost like old hat, but we never grow tired of reporting on this generosity. What the incident also needs to spark is an immediate and thorough improvement of security at the existing Langley City bus loop, and a fast-tracking of plans to move the bus loop to a better location on 203 Street. The relocation of the bus loop has been put off numerous times, likely because of TransLink’s constant cash woes. Delays need to stop. At the new bus loop, and at the current one, security cameras must be mounted. The current bus loop is located in an out-of-the-way location, given that the adjacent mall is almost completely deserted. Passengers waiting for buses are forced to be there for long periods of time, given the infrequency of bus service to Langley. They are sitting ducks for criminals. There must also be a much more visible security presence there. If TransLink Police can’t be bothered to show up there (their appearances are about as plentiful as a whooping crane showing up in a Langley field), then there needs to be private security there, particularly in the evening hours. If grocery stores can afford to have security officers on duty in the evenings, so can TransLink. Ignoring the frequent criminal incidents at the bus loop, or hiding behind privacy concerns, just doesn’t cut it. Security of bus passengers and drivers must be the top priority. Langley City also has a role to play. The city has pushed, on occasion, to improve police presence at the bus loop. It needs to be much more forceful, and its efforts must not stop after making few phone calls or holding a number of meetings. This is a matter of urgent public safety. It demands immediate attention. Those who have so generously donated to help Chris Lafrenier get back on his feet, and everyone who lives and works in Langley City, needs to apply pressure to the city, TransLink and police. There must be no more victims of criminals at the Langley City bus loop.

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Nothing has changed at Langley City bus loop Editor: Re: “Man beaten at bus stop,” (The Times, Dec. 4). You’re kidding me, right? We have a “notoriously violent Logan Avenue bus exchange” and there are no security cameras and no security or transit police. So people like Chris Lafrenier can go to work to support himself and take the bus home, and then get severely beaten up by some Langley teens, and all we can say is “the bus loop is supposed to be moved to 203 Street, but there’s no date given as to when that will happen.” I am sickened by the attitude of the City of Langley, in that they would allow this to continue to happen over and over again and not step up and do something about it. Before my son was driving, I drove him to a different bus stop to get to and from work, because I would not let him take the bus from Logan Avenue. Nothing has changed. Shame on you, Langley City ANITA NICHOLSON, LANGLEY

2004 cull devastating Editor: As a small farmer, I would like to address the recent outbreak of the avian flu. It would be devastating for not only me, but many other small farmers and chicken enthusiasts if this is not contained. All chicken keepers need to work at not spreading the virus. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency needs to stop the sale of birds at The Fraser Valley Auction. The last big cull in 2004 was a major hit to commercial, heritage and hobby birds. I work hard with my birds and have many that are endangered or on watch list for becoming endangered. The last thing I want to see is another cull like the last one. A. RAAGNER, LANGLEY

Let’s all help the needy Editor: I am an adult, Grade 12 English student. I was given a recent assignment to report on a local, current, and controversial news story. I selected Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver and the recent “tent city” protesting that took place this summer. As I investigated the depths of the story, I realized I was sympathetic to the cries for help from the homeless. As we all know, the Christmas season is rapidly approaching. We will all be wondering what special gifts to buy our loved ones. For a homeless person, there is little to celebrate. Their needs are basic: warm clothing, non-perishable foods, and toiletries. I would like to challenge citizens of this city to simplify their gift giving, and donate to the homeless. Leave the Coach purses and Prada ties in the stores. Drop your change into the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle, sponsor a family in need, and donate much-needed clothes and food to the local food bank. Open your hearts, and your wallets, and get involved. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference to someone in need. KRISTIN DWVINICZUK, LANGLEY

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Bus passengers at the Langley City bus loop on Logan Avenue are often confronted by drug dealers, who hang around and prey on innocent people, says letter writer M. Brian.

Langley bus loop is ‘a disgusting rathole’ Editor: The bus loop on Logan Avenue is nothing more than a disgusting rathole that has become patronized by young dope fiend punks who have nothing better to do but deal drugs in broad daylight and prey on innocent people if no one else is around. They also spend their days smoking crack outside the casino, an ugly building which has contributed to Langley’s downfall as a once-peaceful town. A while ago, I noticed some low-life degenerates on the bus who were up to no good. I could tell these punks were sick in the head, seeing as they kept spitting on the floor and threatening the driver when he ordered them to get off the bus. I might also add that these idiots swore at the driver and threatened to beat him up while he was on the phone with transit security, and unfortunately, no transit supervisors arrived on the scene.

Go figure. There is an alarming number of crime and drug-related issues in that area, so it is the police’s responsibility to deal with it and ensure that each citizen feels safe in his own neighbourhood. TransLink should also be held accountable for all kinds of activity that occurs on their properties, and if the people who are in charge of TransLink continue to show such neglect, then they shouldn’t be running TransLink. People who commute to school and work each day are fed up with having to look over our shoulders for degenerates in every nook and cranny. Our politicians should stop talking and start taking action, by giving each bus stop a good cleansing of scum, and make each city a safer place for people to live and work. M. BRIAN, SURREY

Gateway of Hope has made a big difference in Langley It seems like yesterday when Times reporter Monique Tamminga wrote a series of stories about an implausible vision coming from Gary Johnson, for a Langley homeless shelter. In actuality, it was seven years ago and on Dec. 2, the Gateway of Hope celebrated its fifth anniversary. All our local dignitaries showed up to celebrate this amazing feat including MLAs Rich Coleman, Peter Fassbender and Mary Polak, Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese, Langley City Mayor Ted Schaffer and City Councillor Gayle Martin, who spends tireless hours volunteering at the shelter. Many other instrumental contributors shared in the celebration. including the top brass from The Salvation Army, Rotarians, members of the Lions clubs, volunteers, staff, and corporate Langley. What seemed to be an impossible feat seven years ago came to fruition because

the entire community shared the I have had the honour of servvision for this facility. Everyone ing on the community council at joined forces to raise the resources the Gateway of Hope for the past necessary to build this one-of-aseven years and I see firsthand kind establishment. the extraordinary work the staff In 2013, there were an incredible and volunteers do to support the 76,000 meals served to the homeneedy. Everyone has a story to tell less and hungry. The emergenand I have seen men and women FROM THE cy shelter assisted over 700 men who have had addictions come and women with a warm bed, hot this facility and miraculously publisher into meals and treatment. transform themselves as producThe transitional housing pro- Dwayne Weidendorf tive working citizens in our comgram saw 203 participants, where munity. men and women participate in a profesI have talked to the homeless who went sional plan to establish a plan to transition through financial hardships and just needback into the community. ed that extra support to get their life back Most impressive was the 15,000 tireless on track. Many people wrongly mistake hours of volunteer work that was contrib- homeless people as criminals, but the reuted by over 150 dedicated volunteers. The ality is the majority are just normal people Gateway of Hope tranforms peoples’ lives who have fallen on hard times and need and clearly makes a difference in support- that hand up that the Gateway of Hope ing the needy in our community. provides.

Over 40 per cent of the operating budget at the Gateway of Hope is dependent on the direct financial support from our community through donations, the Aldergrove thrift store and the famous Christmas Kettle program. Yes, folks it’s that time of year where you see those wonderful red kettles and the Gateway of Hope is in dire need of your volunteer support today. So let’s get off the couch and spend a couple of hours changing and transforming lives in our community by volunteering. Please call 604-514-7375 to support this important tradition, or email kettles@ gatewayofhope.ca. I promise that this experience will be extraordinary. Happy anniversary to the Gateway of Hope, and thanks to the entire community for making a difference in the lives of so many people.

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REMEMBERING JOHN WATT 1931-2014

John became a member of Otter Co-op in 1966. He ran for the Board of Directors in 2003 and served three terms which ended in 2009. During those years John served as Board President twice. After taking the mandatory one year off, John ran again in 2010 and received another three year term and then again in 2013 where he received the one year term which ended in May of 2014. John felt the Co-op was an excellent store and enjoyed the friendly helpful attitude of the staff. He said the feeling one gets in the store is terribly important to make the Co-op a desirable place to shop. He felt the patronage refund was a very nice bonus as well. When chairing the elections committee John took the job very seriously in trying to recruit or ﬁnd out why someone took an interest in running for the Otter Co-op Board, always trying to promote the best for Otter Co-op. He was also a very valued member of the Finance Committee. John was one of those people that you meet in your life that you don’t forget. He would often stop by my ofﬁce to pick up his Director mail and share stories about his past adventures, his family or his travels with his wife Mary. He was usually gone just as quickly, but not before he asked about my family or making sure all was well with me. I will miss answering my phone to hearing his booming voice, “Mrs. Mc. How are you? Followed by a short conversation and then he was done, “ok bye bye.” It always left me smiling. On behalf of everyone at Otter Co-op I would like to extend our deepest Sympathy to John’s wife Mary and the entire Watt Family. John was a dedicated Member, Director and Friend. He will be greatly missed. Merilee McAuley, Executive Assistant to the General Manager

It was a beautiful sunny morning , the perfect setting for the Grand Opening of our new Bulk Petroleum/Gas Bar facility in Chilliwack. General Manager Jack Nicholson welcomed everyone in attendance and thanked them for coming to share in the opening of this $17 million facility. The project started with the purchase of the property in 2012 and then the ground breaking ceremony in February of 2014 to the opening December 8, 2014. Federated Co-operatives Ltd District Director Doug Potentier was present to say a few words as well as the Acting Mayor of Chilliwack, Jason Lum. You will ﬁnd an Oil Warehouse, Bulk Storage, Cardlock, Gas Bar/Convenience Store and ofﬁces at this facility. Otter Co-op is still looking for a tenant for a 1400 sq. ft. rental outlet to join us. It took a lot of people to make this project open today and we would like to say a big Pictured here at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of our “Thank You” to Greg Hallett – Petroleum Division Progress Way Gas Bar is Manager Jaymie Lockhurst and Manager, Mike Will – Retail Division Manager and Acting Chilliwack Mayor Jason Lum. their entire team. Congratulations!

Stay Warm This Winter! Sign up for automatic delivery on your home heating oil and receive a $25 credit/year for the next ﬁve years. That’s $125 credit to you! For more information contact our Petroleum Department Aldergrove: 604 607 6912 or Chilliwack: 1 855 668 2667. $25 Bonus if signed up by January 1, 2015. Some Conditions Apply.

Mt. Lehman Gas Bar makes EIGHT!

And Chilliwack makes NINE!

Sherry has been with Otter Co-op since 1999. She started as a cashier and worked her way to the Customer Service Manager. Sherry recently took the Gas Bar Manager Training Program and has taken on the role as Manager of Otter’s eighth Gas Bar location at 30419 Blue Ridge Drive, Abbotsford. Congratulations Sherry! This location offers a convenience store, gas and diesel as well has a Pizza 24 location which offers great pizza at a great price.

Jaymie came to work at Otter in November of 2012 with a background in C-Stores & Gas Bars. Jaymie also took the FCL Gas Bar Management Training Program and just this morning (December 8) successfully opened Otter’s ninth Gas Bar at 44046 Progress Way in Chilliwack. Congratulations Jaymie!

Food Bank ASK ABOUT THE GOOD BYE TO HUNGER BAGS Once again we will be preparing the Good Bye to Hunger Bags. These bags are ﬁlled with an assortment of groceries for families that visit the Food Bank. We have prepared $5 $10 $20 grocery bags and would be happy to make up any amount requested. These Good Bye to Hunger Bags are convenient and always much needed by our local Food Banks. These bags are located by Customer Service in the Retail Centre. Ask any of our cashiers as they would be happy to assist you. Let’s All Do Our Part to Help the Local Food Bank. Thank you for your continued support.

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NEWS & VIEWS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Recently your Co-op was honoured to have earned two very important awards from the Langley Chamber of Commerce. We were awarded both the “Community Impact Award” and the “Business of the Year Award”. These awards indicate the high esteem the Otter Co-op is held in by the local business community. Shortly after these awards were announced I was asked by a long time member, “Why did we receive these awards? “What did we do to deserve this honour”. This question made me realize we rarely make it known how much your co-op contributes in the way of charity giving and support services to the community. Each month approximately thirty local groups, clubs, schools etc. receive support for their activities. We support all 4H clubs year round and actually sponsor four Otter clubs, and have for many years. We now give ten ($1000) scholarships annually which help students to further their education. Otter Co-op has supported the school lunch program in the Langley School District for many years as well. We are now hosting a Food & Friends 55+ lunch program the second and fourth Mondays of the month. This is all in addition to our well attended summer berry socials, chicken dinners, senior dinners and Kids’ Club programs. These are only a few of the charities and activities we support, the list could go on and on. It is seldom that Otter Co-op does not contribute greatly to any good cause. Our interest in giving back to our community has been made possible due to our business success. We have had four record sales years in a row and are heading for a ﬁfth. This is only possible and will remain possible because of our member’s loyalty to the Co-op. Next time you are out shopping I would ask you to think of who else gives as much back to their members and their community.

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Kids’ Club Easter Party SERVING OUR COMMUNITY It was another fun filled Easter Party with approximately 500 Kids’ Club Members and their families in attendance. The ever popular petting zoo put on by Langley Beef & Swine Club was a busy spot as was the horse and wagon rides by Rocking Horse Carriage from Aldergrove. Madame Butterfly created balloon art along with other face painters and entertainers. Additionally there was cupcake decorating, popcorn and many game stations with a prize at every booth. If you know someone that has not yet reached their twelfth birthday and is not a Kids’ Club Member have them come to the administration office or sign up online and join today. Benefits include a cookie on every visit to the store as well as a treat from the cashiers goodie container. All Kids’ Club events are free to attend!

Dick Mayer

Seniors Night TURKEY DINNER

Ladies’ Night AT THE OTTER CO-OP We had a fantastic turnout to our Ladies’ Night at the Otter Co-op this year! We sold 237 tickets and raised $2370 for the Relay for Life and cancer research! It was a very enjoyable evening for all. Guests enjoyed receiving goody bags, a fashion show, upbeat music, witty commentary, delicious Co-op Gold appetizers, a chance to win amazing door prizes and discounts on fashions. Oh, and don’t forget the ﬁremen! Reviews of the evening were all so positive that we can’t wait to do it again next year!

Tuesday, November 25 was the Seniors Night Turkey Dinner. Deli/Café Manager Holly and her team hosted three sold out seating’s of Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Luiza Martens from our Feed Division led the choir and Santa even stopped by for a visit and handed out goody bags. A great time was had by all!

Christmas Parade DOWNTOWN LANGLEY On Saturday December 6 Cooper (Casey Reid) and handler (Jade Reid) participated in the Langley Christmas Parade.

You asked and we listened!

Business Excellence Awards

NEW LAYER FEED

OTTER CO-OP WINS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

You asked and we listened!! The first of our Nature's Blend line of feeds, available just in time for holidays. A scientifically formulated blend of premium Canadian grains providing maximum nutrition without adding any GMO Corn, Soy Meal or Canola Meal. This diet is fortified with additional vitamins and minerals for excellent shell quality. High energy levels for maximum production and egg size. For further information contact our feed division manager or our nutritionist.

Otter Co-op’s General Manager Jack Nicholson was very proud to have accepted the Large Business of the Year Award and the Community Impact Award on behalf of Otter Co-op. These awards were presented at the recent Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce 2014 Business Excellence Awards Gala.

The Co-op is our members and its our members who make it what it is. Please continue to support the Co-op and ask your friends to join and support our various enterprises. In that way we will always be able to be community minded and supportive to community organizations.

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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Congratulations OTTER CO-OP GAME DAY GIVEAWAY

Pi Pictured dh here (l (l. to r.)) O Otter C Co-op G Generall M Manager JJackk Ni Nicholson, h l PPracticum i SStudent d Devan Christian, Otter Co-op Board President Dick Mayer and Langley Hospice Society Adult Bereavement Coordinator Shivani Kaushik. Your donations from the Raspberry Social amounted to $902 and we were very pleased to be able to donate them to the Langley Hospice Society.

We recently ran a Cadbury Chocolate Bar Contest Exclusive to Otter Co-op Food and Convenience Stores. For every Cadbury Family Size Bar (100g) purchased you received an entry to win one of two 60” Televisions! The two lucky winners were Melissa Polywkan and Don Bennett. Congratulations to both of our winners and thank you to everyone for your participation. Don Bennett shared with us that he would be giving his television to his brother who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Pictured here (l. to r.) Don Bennett and Assistant Grocery Manager Samantha Phillips.

Pictured here (l. to r.) Otter Co-op Marketing Coordinator Kelsey Vurdela & middle Melissa Polywkan & family.

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner, this year has flown by much too quickly at Otter! It was a challenging and exciting year, with the opening of two new gas bar and convenience store locations in Abbotsford, and the opening of our gas bar, convenience store, cardlock, bulk plant and offices in Chilliwack just this month. We are part way through our fiscal year, as our year end is not until the end of February. After week 38, our sales are at $138.6 million; which is $8.9 million ahead of last year at the same time, or an increase of 6.8%. We are well on our way to a fifth year of consecutive record sales, something we can all be proud of in this economy. Much of our growth is in new store sales, and our membership continues to grow throughout the Lower Mainland. We have also had success in growing our feed operation sales located in Armstrong, a location that we purchased last year. Several exciting items to share with you include Otter Co-op receiving the Langley Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award, and the Large Business of the Year Award. These were achieved through the hard work and dedication of our entire team, which also includes you, our loyal shoppers. Every time you make a purchase at Otter, you are growing our sales and bottom line results, which in turn assists us in serving the needs of the communities in which we operate. Otter Co-op is very proud of the donations and sponsorships we are able to provide to the community, which are all a direct result of the continued success that we have all played a part in making. As well, Otter Co-op made the top 100 Businesses in BC in 2014, and recently moved to #67 on the list of Top 100 Most Profitable Businesses in BC. Some of our plans for 2015 include a significant upgrade of the Retail Centre on 248th and Fraser Highway, continued plans with upgrading our cardlock facility on 248th, and we continue to work towards building a new gas bar and convenience store on Highway 11 between Mission and Abbotsford. I am extremely proud of the team we have here at Otter, from the Board of Directors to our employee group, and you the members. We have had several of our team successfully complete manager training programs this past year, and it is great to see the many opportunities that are available to those looking for a career in retail, and being able to offer it through the Co-op. I’d like to take this opportunity to once again thank all of our hard working team that continue to embrace change at Otter, and continue us on our path of growth and increased services to our members. These ever changing economic and competitive times can be challenging, and our team is always ready and willing to step up and take on new opportunities to benefit our member/owners. Your Co-op Board and employees continue to work diligently on keeping Otter the growing, diverse, and profitable business it needs to be for our members, and we look forward to serving you well into the future. On behalf of everyone here at the Co-op, all the best to you and your family, and I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and all the best for the New Year.

Jack Nicholson OTTER CO-OP GENERAL MANAGER

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Dick Mayer

Seniors Night TURKEY DINNER

Christmas Parade DOWNTOWN LANGLEY On Saturday December 6 Cooper (Casey Reid) and handler (Jade Reid) participated in the Langley Christmas Parade.

You asked and we listened!

Business Excellence Awards

NEW LAYER FEED

OTTER CO-OP WINS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

OTTER CO-OP B OARD PRESIDENT

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Congratulations OTTER CO-OP GAME DAY GIVEAWAY

Pictured here (l. to r.) Otter Co-op Marketing Coordinator Kelsey Vurdela & middle Melissa Polywkan & family.

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of the most rewarding ways to use each day.” Upon entering the shop, one will find gifts for everyone, both big and small. Whether it’s a shower gift, birthday present, something to place under the Christmas tree or hang in a stocking, one could spend hours perusing the wide selection of goodies. Looking for a present for a little one on your list? Saffold carries a huge selection of one-of-a-kind gifts for new babies. And for the ladies, there’s a wide assortment of women’s bath and body products that includes Crabtree and Evelyn, Thymes, Pré De Provence Soaps and Michel Design. Topping many wish lists for the holidays is Lampe Berger, which is a very special air purification system designed in France. In addition to the lamps, Saffold carries over 23 different fragrance choices to use in the lamp. “I also have many lines of jewelry, including Da Vinci Beads, music boxes, children’s wooden toys, stuffed animals and dolls, Snoozie slippers for all ages, a wide selection of night lights, journals and garden flags,” she said. Come December, the store turns into Christmas central including: Smore ornaments, message angel ornaments, sock monkey ornaments, bubble lights on a string,

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Chorus sharing the Good Noise GOSPEL CHOIR, LED BY LANGLEY KPU VOICE INSTRUCTOR GAIL SUDERMAN, PRESENTS MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT – A GOOD NOISE GOSPEL CHRISTMAS

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Gail Suderman, who teaches voice at the Langley campus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, will lead the Good Noise Gospel Choir in a series of Christmas concerts this weekend.

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It will be a celebration of both the Christmas season and the human spirit when the Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir, led by Kwantlen Polytechnic University music instructor Gail Suderman, takes to the stage for Making Spirits Bright — A Good Noise Gospel Christmas. The chorus, which draws its members from across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley — from North Vancouver to Abbotsford — will give three performances of the concert this weekend, in Richmond and Vancouver. The 90-voice choir currently has three members who call Langley home, but many past members have lived in the community, said Suderman, who teaches classical voice, opera and choral music at the Langley Kwantlen campus. For those who aren’t familiar with the Vancouver-based community chorus, Good Noise captures all the elements of a typical gospel choir, including plenty of movement and clapping. While the soloists are given the most latitude, all of the singers are encouraged to reveal themselves in authentic expressions of joy during performances, Suderman explained. “One of the comments I frequently receive … is that members of the choir are having so much fun and are so ‘into’ singing,” she said.

Suderman often hears that it is this enthusiasm that draws people to Good Noise concerts. And that energy isn’t confined to the stage. Anyone sitting in the audience is encouraged to join in with the clapping — even singing along, if they know the words. “We often get a spontaneous response from members of the audience when they just can’t help themselves and jump to their feet and dance to the music.” One of the most memorable examples for Suderman happened a couple of years ago, when a group of seniors from a local residence attended a show. “Some arrived with walkers and canes, along with those who had a spring in their step. “By the end of the concert, that group was leading the charge — up out of their seats and dancing and clapping along to the music. Their enthusiasm was infectious.” The upcoming Christmas concert series also promises to offer a “high-energy, joyous take on holiday classics,” where audiences will be able to detect significant influences of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, jazz, blues and hip hop as well as traditional church music. “We sing a combination of music that comes from current gospel artists . . . (and) reach back a ways in gospel music history, incorporating spirituals and older gospel songs for the

Christmas season.” Even though it is a community choir, Suderman’s goal has been to have the chorus work and perform at a professional level. “They work hard, but do so with incredible enthusiasm and joy,” she said. It’s effort that has paid off, garnering attention from producers of both live concerts and television specials. Good Noise has been invited to perform alongside the likes of Barbra Streisand, David Foster and Josh Groban. Last December, they joined Nova Scotia-born jazz singer Holly Cole for a CBC special Holiday Festival on Ice filmed at the Langley Events Centre. The choir’s special guest for this year’s Christmas concerts will be Daniel Lapp, a renowned fiddler, jazz trumpeter and singer. Making Spirits Bright A Good Noise Gospel Christmas will take place in three shows, beginning on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings at Christ Church Cathedral, Burrard and Georgia and on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at Fraserview MB Church 11295 Mellis Dr. Richmond. Admission: Adults $25, students and seniors $20 and children 12 and under $10 Tickets: brownpapertickets. com or 1-800-838-3006; for group tickets and ticket info, email tickets@goodnoisevgc. com.

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From the unexpected outcome of the three wise men’s quest to bring gifts to Jesus, to the hilarious, yet poignant recounting of an annual competition between brothers to make one another’s Christmas gifts impossible to open, Langley author Mike Mason weaves tales of Christmases past and present into a collection of 21 engaging short stories. While Twenty-one Candles: Stories for Christmas draws together three decades of work into a single volume, there was never a grand scheme for Mason who, almost every Christmas season, for the past 30 years, has written a short story to send to friends and family. “It wasn’t always the plan. I guess it was because I had so many stories,” said the author, who has also penned two children’s novels and a number of non-fiction books on marriage, children and a range of other subjects related to his faith.

“There just came a time of rightness when I realized I had enough to create a book.” In fact, realizing that he had too many, Mason set about choosing his favourites and managed to winnow the list down to the 21 best tales. Some are pure fiction — others factual retellings of events from his life. Most are somewhere in between. But each story conveys Mason’s deep and abiding faith and the message at the heart of the Christmas story. It’s never a good idea to deliberately set out to create a moral or a lesson in a work of fiction, said the author, who finds that with each story, it just seems to happen naturally. “The ideas that came to me were so entwined with the truth of the Christmas message that they would write themselves.” And in writing each story, there has been a measure of therapy, said Mason. “I just realized that myself this year,” he said.

“As a child, my favourite time of the year was Halloween. Christmas was kind of a dangerous time — there was lots of drinking and fighting. “That’s what I’ve been trying to heal by writing these stories over the years — to get at the light of the season.” There is often a lot of pain underneath the sparkly surface of Christmas, said Mason. “In general, that’s what fiction does — it addresses the pain under the surface of our life and the best fiction shines a light into those dark places.” Happily, over three decades, those painful memories have given way to recollections of happier times, said Mason. “The way it was written, over the course of 30 years, it’s very dear to my own heart — it brings back memories of Christmases past.” Twenty-one Candles is available for $19.95 at House of James in Abbotsford and Porter’s Store in Murrayville. It can also be purchased at the usual online outlets.

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Christmas in the Village — a fundraiser and album release party will take place on Dec. 20 at St. Andrew’s Church in Fort Langley. Singer, songwriter, recording artist and actress Pamela Light, will release her Peace On Earth album. There will be organic snacks and free door prizes at the event. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online at www. PamelaLight.net or by phone at 604-961-3780.

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They’re just four simple strings. But, placed in the right hands, there isn’t much they can’t do. Members of the Langley Ukulele Ensemble will once again demonstrate the huge potential of the little instrument as they present Themes of Christmas. Whether it’s Santa Claus, snowflakes or silver bells, the most familiar sights and sounds of the holiday season will be brought to life on stage by 45 young musicians, who range in age from 13 to 20 years old. “There are lots of classics — we’re sticking with those,” said LUE director Paul Luongo of the pieces the ensemble is performing during three Christmas concerts in the Lower Mainland this month. Along with traditional ar-

rangements of familiar tunes, they will also “spice things up with a few arrangements of songs that one wouldn’t expect to hear,” said Luongo. For example, audiences will no doubt be surprised to hear the strains of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven rising underneath Carol of the Bells. A performance of the first and second movements of Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the Nutcracker will give the players a chance to show off the instrument’s classical side. And in what has become a tradition at LUE Christmas concerts, audiences participation will be encouraged during their rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas. “There’s quite a variety as we like to do,” said Luongo. And this year, they’re doing it in a few different places, he add-

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into the season.” He did admit it was eye-opening his first few games at the maJames Malm isn’t old enough jor midget level. to drive yet, but he has proven to “I remember my first shift: it be the driving force of the Valley was definitely a lot faster, and West Hawks offence. the players are a lot bigger,” The 15-year-old is the youngest Malm said. member of the B.C. Major Midg“My teammates have been et Hockey League squad — the helping me a lot in the adjustleague is for 15 to 17-year-olds ment.” — but seems to be fitting in just And while Malm didn’t set spenicely. cific personal goals for the seaAlong with Malm, the team has son — winning the B.C. Major three other first-year players. Midget Hockey League was all he And not only does he lead the stated — one thing circled on his Hawks in scoring, but his 13 goals wish-list has come true. and 39 points have him tied atop Last week, Malm was named the league, despite playing three to Team B.C.’s U16 roster for the less games than the other player. 2015 Canada Winter Games in And on Monday, he was named Prince George. the player of the month for NoHe is one of two Langley players vember after scoring 22 points in named to the final roster along 10 games. with goaltender Jordan Hollett. Malm downplays his success. “It is going to be a crazy experi“My teammates are playing well ence,” Malm said. around me,” he said. “I am just He said the Canada Winter feeding off of them right now.” Games have been a goal for a “If we go over the course of the few years now after another B.C. year, he is one of the few kids that squad won gold at the event. consistently, game in and game “Ever since them, I have dreamt out, performed,” said Valley West about playing on the team, and coach Jessie Leung. now I am lucky enough to get a “Never took a game off, never shot.” took a shift off.” B OA Z J OS E P H B lack Pre s s ••• Putting up points is nothing new The Hawks picked up three for the five-foot-nine, 170-pound Langley’s James Malm celebrates a goal during the Valley West Hawks’ 4-2 victory on Sunday at the Langley four forward, who prides himself as Events Centre. Malm set up all four goals in the victory. Below: Malm is having a great first season in the B.C. of points a smaller but offensively-skilled Major Midget Hockey League, sitting second in league scoring. over the player. weekend. Prior to joining the Hawks, the As a 15-year-old, he is eligible to play six added. The team played Langley teen played for the Burnaby Win- games of major junior this season. “There are times he still cheats offenter Club, amassing 70 goals and 144 points But his focus is on the Hawks. sively — that is a big part of the game for to a 4-4 tie against in 56 games in the Pacific Coast Bantam A “He came in and we didn’t know a ton him — but he is a lot more well rounded the Kootenay Ice on Saturday night at the South Surrey Arena and then beat the Ice Hockey League. about him personally,” Leung said. than I think he gets credit for.” Those numbers led to him signing a “We obviously knew about his skill set, Despite his first-half success — the 4-2 the next morning at the Langley Events Western Hockey League player agreement what he could do with the puck.” Hawks sit in fifth place in the 11-team Centre. Malm had one assist in the opener and with the Vancouver Giants in the summer. “The offensive ability was always there; league with 18 games to play — Malm is then set up all four goals in the second The Giants had drafted Malm in the sec- what was pleasantly surprising for me was focused on winning and not points. ond round (44th overall) in the 2014 WHL the work that he did on the defensive side, “The goal is we want to win,” he said. “I game. Langley’s Christian Bosa scored bantam draft. back checking in the offensive zone,” he didn’t really have any personal goals going twice in the win.

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While most hockey players would not appreciate going from the top line to the fourth line, for Luke Gingras it is just another step in his hockey development. Gingras played the first eight games of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season with the Valley West Hawks, notching eight goals and 20 points in that short span. But the Western Hockey League’s Saskatoon Blades — who drafted the Langley teen in the fourth round of the 2013 WHL annual bantam draft — called the centre up, initially for a few games, and then for the remainder of the season. “It was definitely exciting when I got called up,” Gingras said. “But I was nervous.” The 16-year-old went to training camp with the Blades in the summer, aiming to land a full-

time roster spot in Saskatoon. He had a decent showing in camp, but the Blades thought it would be best for him to play a second season in the Major Midget Hockey League, which is for 15 to 17-year-olds. The WHL is for 16 to 20-yearolds. “We felt it would be best for him to go back and get some grooming and get some confidence and he did that,” said Saskatoon assistant general manager Steve Hildebrand. “(And) he didn’t go back and mope; he went back and had a purpose to his game.” Prior to the start of the season, the Hawks tabbed Gingras with the captaincy. “He was a kid who carried himself with an air of responsibility,” said Valley West coach Jessie Leung. “He learned a lot from our captain last year, Paul Savage, of how

to command respect without demanding it, and I thought he did a great job of that this year.” In his first season with Valley West, Gingras did not look out of place, scoring 14 goals and 23 points in 36 games. He was tied for third on the team in goals, despite playing primarily a defensive role. Leung noticed a maturity in Gingras before the season even began. “In pre-season this year, I saw him twirling out of the corner and he was getting slashed and hacked all the way through,” the coach recalled. “Luke from last year would have turned around and punched the kid in the face and taken a penalty. “But the Luke from this year, just took (the hacks), went right to the net and scored a goal. For me, that was a key moment of realizing how much he had matured and grown.”

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The Brookswood Bobcats senior girls basketball team fell 61-44 to the Oak Bay Breakers in the finals of the Tsumura Basketball Invitational on Sunday afternoon. The eight-team tournament was held at the Langley Events Centre, Dec. 5 to 7. The ‘Cats had beaten the Little Flower Academy Angels 76-43 in the opener and the St. Thomas More Knights 67-40 in the semifinals. The Brookswood senior boys were also at the tournament, finishing in sixth place with one win and two losses. The Bobcats fell 70-52 to the Tamanawis Wildcats on the first day but bounced back to edge the Fleetwood Park Dragons 39-38 on Saturday. And in the fifth/sixth place game, it was the Handsworth Royals winning 62-56. The Kelowna Owls took top spot in the boys’ division, defeating Tamawanis 95-73.

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“He learned from what happened and proved to us that he belongs,” Hildebrand said. “He has got the skill and he is not afraid, he throws his body around. “He can handle the grind of it. Some kids his age can’t, but he is

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Knights back in top spot Back-to-back comefrom-behind victories have the Langley Knights back in first place in the PJHL’s Harold Brittain Conference. The junior B hockey club rallied to beat the Grandview Steelers 5-4 in overtime on Dec. 4 and then beat the Ridge Meadows Flames 5-2 the next night.

The victories ended a four-game losing streak for Langley (14-10-1-1, 30 points) and gives them a two-point lead over the Aldergrove Kodiaks and the Abbotsford Pilots in a tight race for top spot in the division. Against the Steelers on the Knights’ home ice, Blake Gorrill scored in the third period to

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night, Langley trailed 2-1 after 40 minutes but exploded for four straight goals to win. Levi De Waal, Rose, Jackson Surbey and McCann all scored in the final 20 minutes. Surbey had also opened the scoring. Trenciansky had 35 saves for the win. The Knights travel to Aldergrove Arena to face the Kodiaks tomorrow (Wednesday) night before hosting the Flames on Thursday at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Aldergrove (11-8-2-4, 28 points) is on a roll as well with five straight victories. The Kodiaks won 6-4 over the Port Moody Panthers on Dec. 3 and then knocked off the Abbotsford Pilots 4-1 on Dec. 5. Aaron Markin had a goal and two assists versus the Pilots, with Cameron Davitt and Spencer McHaffie notching the other goals. Tyler Fraser was the lone Pilot to beat Ben Giesbrecht, who stopped 26 of 27 shots.

Cobras edge Spitfires at atom hockey tourney In an all-Langley final, it was the Cobras edging the Spitfires by a 3-2 score. The two Langley Minor Hockey Association atom squads squared off for the gold medal in the finals of the Sno-King Thanksgiving Hockey Tournament in Washington State. The two Langley squads made it all the way to the final out of the field of 16 teams. The Cobras went unbeaten the round robin, beating the host Sno-King team 15-0, doubling the VTMHA Cobras 4-2 and then playing the Cloverdale Snipers to a 3-3 draw. In the semifinals, they beat another Cloverdale squad, the Warriors, by a 5-3 score. •••

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Bruce Allan McLean, CA January 25, 1947 â€“ November 30, 2014

It is with enormous heartbreak to announce the sudden passing of Bruce Allan McLean, C.A. on November 30. He was predeceased by his parents Allan & Gladys McLean and his sister & brother-in-law Ray & Dorothy Creed of Vernon, B.C.Â He will be missed dearly by his beloved wife Beverley of 44 years, his children Colin (Elizabeth) & Patricia (Bob) along with his grandchildren Austen, Aniesa, Hannah, Anastasia, Analise, Maddox & Alex. Bruce was born in Nelson, B.C. and moved to Vancouver at the age of 2. Bruce received his Chartered Accountant degree in 1977 & practiced in Langley, B.C. for 34 years before retiring in 2011. He spent many years playing, coaching & watching his favourite sport, soccer.Â Bruce also loved playing slow pitch for many years & the last few decades were spent enjoying golf. He was a kind and generous man who was always there for his family and friends no matter what. His bucket list consisted mainly keeping his wife, children and grandchildren happy, which he managed to do very successfully.Â His love for travelling being a close second took him to 6 continents, but always returning to Mexico which has been his second home for the last 8 years.

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Feb. 10, 1930 - Dec. 10, 2008

Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2pm at Newlands Golf Course.

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POPOW, Elizabeth (nee Carek) Was born in Kalleland, Alberta on April 7, 1921 and passed away in Langley, British Columbia on December 3, 2014. Predeceased by her husband Louie, daughter Clara and many brothers and sisters. Lovingly survived by her daughter Mary (Alex), son Nick (Judy) and many grandchildren. Funeral Service at 1:30 pm on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either The Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.oceanviewfuneral.com

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Herb Johannes passed away peacefully on Nov. 9 at Hardy View Lodge with his daughter Shannon at his side. He leaves behind a son-in-law; three grandchildren, Peter, April and Mikela; brother Ross in Manitoba, Ern in Surrey and a sister Mae in Langley as well as many nieces and nephews. Herb was born in Winnipeg on Nov. 2, 1940. His parents moved the family out to B.C. when he was 8, they settled in Langley on acreage where his father built up a dairy herd, and added horses to pull the wagon in order to take the milk to town and pick up supplies the farm required. They had chickens, swine and other animals as well. The family was very involved in agriculture and 4-H, they entered their prized stock in the fairs where Herb had earned numerous grand champion and reserve champion for the pigs he had entered. Herb started pulling wrench when he was about 16 at the Milner Garage, which was how he supported his family in the coming years. Herb moved his young family to Squamish where he worked in Britannia Mine and for logging companies. To be closer to his parents and job prospects, he moved his family back to Langley in 1980 and settled in the Willoughby area on acreage. Herb also enjoyed helping with volunteer work, he often helped out with organizing, carving meat, whatever was required at the hall for Christmas diner, when he was called upon he was always willing to help out. You will be missed (love you Dad). He worked for Inland Kenworth then started working on his own. Herb introduced his kids to 4-H, Ă€rst joining a Langley Beef Club then starting one on his own. He moved away from the Lower Mainland area up to Grand Forks between 1988-89 to return to what he loved: farming and open country. He worked as a ranch hand for a while, pulled wrench, then he started breeding labs and was able to build up his own blood line which he was known for in the Grand Forks areaâ€“he has his blood line of labs spread throughout the country. He enjoyed the outdoors, Ă€shing, hunting and vegetable gardening. Herb also had hobbies, he enjoyed Ă y tying ,leather working and others. Happy memories will remain with those who knew him, whether it was a piece of machinery he worked on or pups he had sold. A celebration of life while be held for this amazing man on December 13, 2014 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Milner Hall in Langley, B.C.

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Production Workers Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities. This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements: • Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

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Established in 1900, E.B. Horsman & Son is the only independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler in BC. We currently have an opening in our Warehouse Distribution Center in South Surrey for a:

MATERIALS HANDLER This position is required to move and distribute product in an efficient and accurate manner. If you are looking for a challenging position with growth opportunities and would like to work for the “Electrical Distributor of Choice”, please visit www.ebhorsman.com for more information.

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ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE

Our Langley office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the F/T position of Receptionist / Administrative Assistant.

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Van Km’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

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Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

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We thank all applicants for your interest! Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

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SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.49/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required. To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656

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Delivery Drivers

With industrial type vehicles only. Vehicle must hold 5000 papers . NO MINI-VANS. • Twice weekly: Tuesday & Thursday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers

No Experience Necessary South Surrey business requires physically fit individuals from now till June. Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. 40 hrs/week. (8 - 4:30) $11/hr. Call (604)576-8641 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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The Abbotsford News and Mission Record, two of Canada’s leading community newspapers, have openings for a Sales Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in two of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News and Mission Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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Required for busy vet clinic in Langley, - 5 days/week, Mon-Fri - must be able to work flexible hours on Sat. Employment will be f/t for 1 yr. maternity leave with possible future employment. Candidate must be well organized, be able to multi task, possess exc. computer skills and can accept a wide variety of duties. Previous experience in a customer service position or at a veterinary clinic is an asset.

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FARM WORKERS NEEDED for Grafton Farms Cranberry Farm at 2148-224th St. in Langley. Seasonal/Full Time. $10.49/hr for 60 hours per week. Physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. email: dough@graftongroup.ca FIELD Nursery Workers Needed: Cedar Rim Nursery in Langley is accepting applications for employment starting Feb. 1st. No exp. nec.Duties: planting, digging trees, and weeding. Must be willing to work full shifts outside in any weather. Hvy lifting, bending and reaching required.6 positions available Starting wage is $10.49/hr full time apply at fieldworkers@hotmail.ca. 7024 Glover Road, Langley, BC.

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Financial Controller

The FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC, a not-forprofit industry organization that seeks to address challenges and opportunities specific to food & beverage processing and manufacturing and to set industry standards for health and safety, is seeking a full-time Financial Controller. The Financial Controller position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company including the development of financial strategy. For a full job description and how to apply please visit www.fmiosa.com.

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Little Feathers Playgroup Coordinator, Regular Part time, 4 days per week, 26 hours per week, 48 weeks per year. One evening per month, September – June, excluding December. Qualifications: A minimum of ECE Diploma and applicants must meet or exceed the Community Care Act’s criteria for employment in a licensed facility.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Req. F/T for a BC Greenhouse Builders (not a nursery). Established in 1951, a manufacturing company in Port Kells. Hours Mon.-Fri. 7:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Duties include using heavy duty power tools and MUST be able to lift 100 lbs. Must have valid driver’s license and speak fluent English. Dental and extended medical benefit plan after 3 months. Starting wage is $12.00/hour. Apply in person w/resume: A5, 19327 94th Ave, Surrey

Sales Assistant Van-Kam Freightways has an exciting opportunity for a part time Sales Assistant available at our Surrey head office. This position is perfect for a mom who only wants to work 6 hours a day and still has time to drop off and pick up the kids. The job requires the preparation of different reports for customers, entering customer pickups, data entry, and various other related tasks. The hours for this position are a guarantee of at least 6 hours a day Monday through Friday. Applicants should have strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, the capability of prioritizing and organizing your work, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or Fax 604 587-9889

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our office team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required. Interested individuals may forward their resume to: PO Box 2280 Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2

MEI Secondary School is accepting applications for the following position that will begin January, 2015. All applicants must be dedicated to Christian Education: Secondary School

Educational Assistant

Full-time Temporary Position For details on this position, please go to www.meischools under Employment If you wish to apply for one this position, please submit a resume, references and a statement of faith, including where and when you were baptized, by December 16, 2014 to: Lorraine Wind, Executive Assistant Mennonite Educational Institute 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M8 Fax: 604-859-9206, E-mail: lwind@meischools.com www.meischools.com Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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5400 ~ 204 St. 2 bdrm suites ($900/mo) Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a adult-oriented building. N/S,N/P.

DELUXE 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES in Walnut Grove. Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).

Walnut Grove - large 2200 sq.ft. 4 bdrm. + den on 1 acre. Partially furnished. Dbl. garage. S/S appli. gas fireplace, large family room. N/S. Requires no yard work. $2400 per month. Avail. Dec. 22. 8650 217A Street. Louise 604-888-2226. White Rock - FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEW HOME FOR RENT 15444 Royal Ave. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2185 sq/ft living space. All appls incl. N/S. Longterm lease. Avail Jan 1st. Ref’s req’d. $3000/mo. Call for more info 604-351-7487.

751

Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

MAYFLOWER CO-OP

TRANSPORTATION

Surrey Central

Spacious, well maintained 2 bdrm units in a clean, quiet, very central highrise. 2 Min walk to Central City Skytrain, mall & SFU. Across from new Surrey City Hall. No Pets. $827/mo - $847. Shared purchase req’d. Call: 604-583-2122 or email: maycoop@shawbiz.ca

SUITES, UPPER

CLAYTON Hts 6672 195St. avl now coachouse. Priv ent, newly painted, lam. flrs, prk, inste w/d, sec alarm ready, nr prk/bus, n/s, cat friendly. $750 incl hydro. 604-353-3807.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 LINCOLN LS, fully equipped, 187,000 kms, $2150. MOVING MUST SELL. Phone 604-719-7016

845

Park Terrace Apts

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS Spacious Bachelor, 1, 2, 3 Bdrm Suites. Heat & Hot Water incl. On Site Manager

604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

Clean Bach, 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Heat & Hot Water included

604-530-0932

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

www.cycloneholdings.ca New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

Phone 604-530-1912 New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $79,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Vacant Pad 55+. 1 Small pet, for new SRI single or double from $79,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca

RENTALS

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented

6295005 6353866

LANGLEY quiet, clean, spacious 2 bdrm, nr amens & transit. Incl 4 appls, hotwater & prkg. Avail Jan. 1, 2015. N/S, N/P. Res Mgr. 604-5341114 on weekends. 778-808-8749.

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack BC - Move in Incentive!

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

Betsy - 604-312-1437

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS

MISC. FOR SALE

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BDRM - 1.5 Baths - 2 Levels

Ask about our

Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca

SUSSEX PLACE APTS

We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids! And are “Pet-Friendly”

SUNDECKS

www.benchmarkpainting.ca

TOWNHOUSES

Aldergrove SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $579K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565

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

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Residential & Commercial Insured, Bonded,Warranty Provided

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca

560

Gutters • Concrete Forming • Framing- Exterior Siding

RESIDENT FARM SUPERVISOR available spring-fall. Start-ups. Diversification. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience. Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Greenhouse builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.

2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Jeff 604-720-6244 for an Estimate

PETS

COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION VOLUNTEERS

477

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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

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PETS

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

FREE ESTIMATES

Villa Fontana & Stardust

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

PAINT SPECIAL

CLEANING SERVICES

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

Running this ad for 10yrs

CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. References. Call 604-328-3733.

LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. req’d. $715. 604-530-6384.

Call 604-881-7111

www.paintspecial.com

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LANGLEY CITY. 1 Bdrm $595/mo. Adult oriented building, 50+ years. Clean, quiet, and near all amenities. N/P. Call Ron 604-727-1373.

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

ALDERGROVE: 3215- 266A St. 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. Owner Motivated to sell, $379,900. 778-878-1586 / 604-319-0762

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Call 604-530-5646 or 604-230-3903

SUNDECKS

POLAR BEAR PAINTING Fall Special $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOMES FOR RENT

2 bdrm, 2 lvl Apt 1.5 BA, 5 Appls In-suite lndry/deck Secure prkg. N/P, N/S. Walking dist. to Safeway. $990/mo.

LANGLEY

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

604-530-7885 / 604-328-3221

Service Clerk / Writer

736

Call: 604-220-6905

Paul Schenderling

This is a full-time position at the Surrey location. • Applicant must have service counter experience. • Applicant should also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. • Excellent communication skills, a pleasant manner, good customer relations and working under pressure are a must.

APARTMENT/CONDO Central Langley FM-56

MOVING EVERYTHING MUST GO

Palliser leather sofa and love, Canadian made, 100% top grain leather, dark brown, hardwood frame, removable cushion, excellent condition ... $1650. Queen size bedroom suite, all wood, mahogany colour, bed frame, padded headboard, 2 nightstands, tall boy chest of drawers, large dresser & mirror, like new ... $1200. Sealy Posturepedic box spring and mattress ... $650. Lamps, coffee and end tables, desk, bookcase TV Stand, decor items, pictures, mirrors, dishes etc.

RENTALS

BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604.

715 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY 202/53A, 2 BDRM apt, $925/mo, quiet complex, no pets. Call 604-539-0217

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

S. SURREY WAREHOUSE; approx 1000 sq.ft., 16’ roll up door, gated, suitable for storage, $700/mo, avail immed. 604-835-6000

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

LANGLEY, central. Clean 3 bdrm. Recent upgrades. Family friendly. Large fenced yard. Laundry Cls to shopping, schools & park. Avail now. N/P. $950+util. 604-727-3891

2008 SUV Ford Taurus X Ltd, AWD, all options. 125K. Black. $7500/firm Call 604-538-4883

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Langley Farm Market CROWN

PACIFIC ROSE

BROCCOLI

APPLES

POTATOES

product of California (1.75 kg)

product of US/BC (10 lb. bag)

product of California (1.74 kg)

RUSSET

lb.

CHINESE HINESE MANDARIN

RED SEEDLESS

99 ea.

ORGANIC

ORANGES

GRAPES

KALE

product of China (5 lb box seedless)

product of California ($4.14 kg)

product of California (Black, Green, Red)

ea.

NATURE’S PATH

ORGANIC QI’A BREAKFAST CEREALL

2 for 3

$ 00

lb.

34 Degrees

CCRISPBREAD (Assorted 127g)

(Assorted 228g)

$ 99

Olio

Imagine

ea.

GRAPESEED OIL (1L)

ea.

ORGANIC BROTH (Assorted 1L)

$ 29 ea.

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:30am - 6:00pm

Kii Natural

BITE SIZE CRISP B (Assorted 150g)

$ 99 ea.

Nature’s Path

PREMIUM ORGANIC LOVE CRUNCH GRANOLA (Assorted 325 g)

$ 99 ea.

29 ea.

We Are Hiring (Produce stocker / Meat Cutter / Cashier)

Prices in effect Wed. Dec. 9 - Sun. Dec. 14, 2014. While Quantities Last.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014 B15

Taste

Turkey Tales

of the

Christmas Light Tour

Holidays

Gingerfish Cookies!

Passing the Turkey Torch

Visit Some Stunning Local Displays

1 Fish 2 Fish shares their Famous Recipe

COVER PHOTO BY DAN FERGUSON Table staging by Sandra Craig of DeZigns by Gallery 1.

E L E G A N C E I S A L WAY S T H E B E S T P R E S E N T

T H E F R AS E R VA L L EY ’ S MOST EXCLUSIVE MEN’S STORE

AU NOIR

FIDELITY DENIM

ROBERT GRAHAM

BLU

HUGO BOSS

SAXX

BRAX

JOHN VARVATOS

VERSACE

LACOSTE

LACOSTE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE AT WILLOWBROOK SHOPPING CENTRE #403 19705 FRASER HWY • 604.533.0539

Willowbrook Shopping Centre #403, 19705 Fraser Hwy. Langley

604.533.0539

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Monday, December 15, 7:30 Langley Canadian Reformed Church 21804 52 Ave, Langley

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

Terry Fullerton on the Casavant Pipe Organ

$15 per adult. $10 per senior/student Children 12 and under free Tickets available at the door Or call 604-530-7612 to reserve

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