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Idle No More comes to Langley

The national Idle No More protest

by Canada’s aboriginal people, which has been in

the headlines for the past couple of months made its

way to Langley on Saturday,

Jan. 19, as members of the

local Kwantlen band and their

supporters gathered outside

Willowbrook Shopping Centre.

The group sang, beat drums and

spoke, in an effort to draw

attention to their cause. Others,

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demanding action from the federal

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Miranda GathercoleTimes Reporter

The deep thud of drums and traditional singing by dozens of First Nations people could be heard by shoppers at Willow-brook Shopping Centre on Sat-urday afternoon, as the Langley Idle No More protest took place.

Both Native and non-Native supporters from throughout the

Lower Mainland congregated in the mall parking lot to show their opposition to the federal government’s Bill C-45.

Members of the Kwantlen, Matsqui, Katzie and Semiahmoo First Nations were among several groups staging the peaceful pro-test through songs and speeches.

After rallying outside, the group then marched inside the mall and continued to sing

and drum as they paraded past stores.

The Langley movement is one of many that have sprung up across Canada since the first Idle No More protest was organized in Saskatchewan in November.

Its supporters’ major concerns with Bill C-45, also known as the second omnibus budget bill, are changes to the Indian Act, the Navigation Protection Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, which affects land treaties and environmental screening of major pipeline and power proj-ects.

Chris Thomas of the Kwantlen First Nation believes that pro-

tecting the environment is some-thing every Canadian should be concerned about.

“We’re fighting for natural resources for our Mother Earth because the timeline for Mother Earth is winding down,” Thomas said.

“According to our elders, the Earth is dying.

“We’re trying to get the word out there that it’s not only affect-ing the First Nations people, but it’s affecting all of Canada.

“We walk together and we share the natural resources as brothers and sisters.”

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Specifically in Langley, Thomas is very con-cerned with future oil and gas lines in the “Grandfather Sto:lo,” or Fraser River.

“In return it’s going to be killing off our salmon, and that’s one of our main sources of food and our diet to help us keep a healthy life, body and spirit,” he said.

“All we can do is our best to keep a level mind, a good strong heart, and keep continu-ing to get the word out there and try to get our brothers and sisters to walk alongside and get our voices heard.”

Adele Hurst-Dand, a non-Native protester at the rally, posted on the Idle No More Langley Facebook page that the experience was “very positive,” despite feeling “a little out of place.”

“I’m trying to teach the kids how important it is to stand up for what you believe in, or what’s right even if it feels out of your comfort zone,” she wrote.

“There were many messages in the speeches, but what really stood out was that this is about all of us. Do wrong to one people, you do wrong to us all.

“They marched through the mall after prayers, songs, and speeches.

“The men, or warriors, go first, the women or life givers next, followed by children, then elders, and more warriors at the end. These men or warriors are traditionally in front and behind to protect the rest of the people.

“We expected to follow behind everyone and were surprised and honoured when a First Nations man gently insisted we walk with the

life givers. “He came and found us again after the march,

during more speeches and gave Torrin and Talia a T-shirt each.

He wanted to thank them and impress upon them how important the younger generation is, and how this is about everyone.

“Needless to say they were very grateful and almost speechless.

“I am so grateful to that man and everyone there today for peacefully standing up for what is right and helping to teach my children.”

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Virtually all of the people who attended a Wednesday night public information meeting about a pro-posed composting facility at 25330 88 Ave. were against it.

More than 120 people filled a meeting room at the Fort Langley Golf Course, many standing at the back because there weren’t enough chairs.

Speaker after speaker told rep-resentatives of Glenval Organics and Metro Vancouver that they are against the plant because they are worried about the effect it will have on their neighbourhood and their property values.

“We don’t want you here,” one shouted.

“Why the hell should you come in here?” another yelled.

“You’re not welcome and you’re not wanted.”

Remarks by others were less heated, but no less opposed.

“This is really a bad spot for us,” one said.

Another was applauded when they suggested the plant should be built in a commercial area, saying “that sounds industrial to me.”

Glenval Organics CEO Gary Nickel said the design of the facil-ity and the type of composting will limit the impact.

Nickel said the plant will only

accept yard waste from commercial sources like landscaping compa-nies, not the type of mixed-together compost allowed for in residential waste collection, that adds often-smelly kitchen garbage to the mix.

“We are not accepting food waste,” Nickel said.

There will be filters and fans to limit odour emissions, he added.

Nickel was shouted down more than once.

“You have to give us a chance to answer,” he protested.

“You can’t ask a question and not accept the answer.”

In response to one questioner who wanted to know if the plant would use sludge from sewage treatment plants, Nickel said no.

“It’s not coming to Fort Langley.” The plant will be well above

the floodplain, Nickel told another questioner who was concerned about the impact of a washout.

“It’s not even close to it.” Nickel said.

The Glenval CEO told another questioner that his firm would be willing to conduct tests of wells in the immediate area to make sure there is no contamination from the plant, something he said is unlikely because the compost will be pro-cessed inside a covered building.

Nickel said his company could go ahead and build the facility without Metro air quality approval because the site has been zoned for

composting for 20 years, but has opted to take the “high road” and seek a permit.

Ray Robb, the Metro air quality district director, said the compost facility fits with Metro Vancouver’s plans to reduce the amount of waste trucked to landfills by sub-stantially increasing the amount that is recycled.

Metro has gone to court to gain some authority over agricultural land in the Lower Mainland, Robb told the crowd, and while it has succeeded to some extent, that authority is still limited.

“We are focused on the law,” Robb said.

“We look to the legislation as our guidance.”

Robb said the provincial gov-ernment has made it clear that it, not Metro, has the final say over farmland.

Robb ordered the meeting after controversy erupted late last year over the proposed project.

Another meeting is being sought by Langley Township council, which is demanding a one-on-one session with representatives of Glenval and Metro officials to discuss the project. Some members of council attended the meeting. Councillors Kim Richter and David Davis were there from the begin-ning, while Mayor Jack Froese and Councillors Michelle Sparrow and Bev Dornan arrived later.

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Monique TaMMingaTimes Reporter

A 31-year-old Surrey man arrested in Maple Ridge after ramming two police cars in two separate stolen vans started his crime spree in Langley, where he is linked to an attempted car jacking and robbery on Sun-day morning.

“Police have uncovered evidence that links this suspect to a violent robbery that took place in Langley a matter of minutes before Ridge Meadows RCMP officers spot-ted the stolen van the suspect was driving,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP Insp. David Fleugel.

It’s believed the suspect jumped inside a parked vehicle at a gas station. A passenger was inside. He attempted to carjack the

vehicle, said police. Bystanders at the gas station came to the aid of the passenger and the car’s owner.

The suspect did manage to steal items from that vehicle before he was able to get back into his stolen van and drive off towards Golden Ears Bridge, said Fleugel.

Langley RCMP notified Ridge Meadows officers that the suspect was on his way over the river.

“It was through excellent communication that Ridge Meadows detachment members knew to look for this vehicle, and the due diligence shown by these police officers that resulted in the arrest and charges,” said Fleugel.

It was around midnight when Ridge Meadows RCMP found a stolen van on Eagle Avenue.

An officer in an unmarked police car fol-lowed the van to Cherrywood Drive, when without warning the driver reversed the van into the police car.

Police allege the man then drove towards the end of the cul-de-sac where he aban-doned the van and stole a second van in an attempt to flee.

While was trying to escape, the man crashed the second van into another police cruiser, causing the van to flip onto its side.

The man was arrested following the crash. RCMP also fired at the vehicle to stop his escape.

Because police fired shots, the Indepen-dent Investigations Office is investigating.

Supt. Dave Walsh stressed that at no time were police involved in a pursuit.

“During the incident a police officer dis-

charged his service pistol. The suspect was not injured due to the discharge of the police firearm, but did sustain minor injuries in the crashes,” Walsh added.

The man was treated in hospital and remains in police custody. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

“Police investigators are aware of other similar occurrences in different locations of the Lower Mainland that this suspect may have been involved in. These investigators are liaising with RCMP detachments and municipal police agencies. Suffice to say, police have taken a dangerous person off the street,” said Fleugel.

The man is facing numerous charges and was also in violation of a conditional sen-tence order, as well as having an outstanding arrest warrant.

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There is still no sign of an adorable three pound puppy taken in a violent robbery from a Puppies, Fish & Critters last Wednesday.

Surrey RCMP spokesman Cpl. Bert Paquet said the investigation is still active and they are hoping to find the culprits who stole an expensive Papillon-Pomeranian puppy from the store on the Sur-rey/Langley border.

Store owner Tom Bettauer said it was around closing time at 5 p.m. when an Indo-Canadian man in his 20s came in to his shop located in the 19400 block of Langley Bypass.The suspect asked to see the puppy with the giant ears.

“He said he wanted to take a picture of the puppy to make sure it was the right one for his girlfriend,” said Bettauer. He only has six puppies in the store, so Bettauer handed over the tiny dog to the suspect.

“I was telling the guy that we get our puppies from a local breeder and that he could visit the parents if he likes, when these two other men came in the store and charged me,” he said.

“They hammered me into the counter and started punching fists into my head,” said Bet-tauer.

The pet store owner tried to

fight off his attackers as the man holding the puppy ran out of the store. They tore both sleeves of his shirt, Bettauer said.

“At this point I was worried for my life.”

Then one of the guys said to me ‘I am gonna kill you, man.’” He said he was in shock.

“I’m a good-sized guy but I have kids so I didn’t want to fight them I just wanted them to get out.”

The victim called 911 as the other men fled on foot. Police arrived with a police dog who was able to track the suspects

for a distance.The trail went cold and the

suspects got away. The dog is worth around $1,000 and has large, pointy ears.

“He’s the cutest looking puppy and just tiny for four months old,” said Bettauer. “We are hop-ing the best for this little dog. He is such a unique looking dog, he would be hard to sell. But we want to make every vet clinic and person know just in case he shows up somewhere.”

His attackers are also described as Indo-Canadian men in their 20s.

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Two drivers involved in a violent crash at 208 Street and Grade Crescent on Wednesday night were lucky to walk away unscathed as debris from the one flipped vehicle

scattered across the road.

According to the Langley RCMP, a black Chrysler Crossfire, driven by a 22-year-old man, was heading south on 208 Street at a high rate of speed.

A white Ford Explorer was

travelling eastbound, attempting a right turn onto 208 Street from Grade Crescent and into the path of the Crossfire.

The Crossfire flipped on impact. The sound of the crash drew dozens of neighbours to see the crash. Langley RCMP confirm that the driver of the Crossfire was issued a speeding ticket and the 61-year-old female

driver of the Explorer was given a ticket for failing to yield after a stop, said Const. Craig van Herk.

The Grade Crescent corner at 208 Street has long been considered a dangerous corner by residents in the area, with concerns about congestion and students walking to and from H.D. Stafford Middle School.

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A yearly levy on each vehicle registered in Metro Vancouver is once again being pursued by area mayors as a short-term solution to TransLink’s financial challenges.

A car levy has been on the books as a legal option since TransLink was formed but the province has blocked its actual use three times — once when the NDP was still in power in 2001 and twice more in the past four years under the BC Liberals.

Now mayors — increasingly frustrated with Victoria and insis-tent that fares, gas taxes and property taxes can’t be raised any higher — will try again.

“There’s only one thing not tapped out and that’s the vehicle levy,” said Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew.

“We have no other logical place to go,” said Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, who estimates TransLink is short about $150 to $175 million a year to sustain current service levels, let alone find billions more for projects like new rapid transit lines in Surrey and Vancouver.

“It’s the most easily imple-mented short-term option people can discern to get through the problems that we’ve got.”

Mayors emerged from a closed-door meeting Friday pro-claiming their unity on key issues and their determination to press the provincial political parties to commit to a solution ahead of the May 15 provincial election.

The TransLink mayors’ council intends to spell out its position in a discussion paper within two weeks.

Drew chastised Transportation Minister Mary Polak for late last year directing mayors to first come up with a vision for future spending before new controver-sial funding sources might be considered.

“The vision’s well laid out,” he said, adding all mayors feel Polak’s aim was to “rag the puck until after the election.”

The province has long pre-ferred to see TransLink make more use of property tax instead of any source that might anger drivers.

Drew noted TransLink is auto-matically permitted to raise an extra three per cent each year from property taxes, which aver-age $230 per Metro home.

“We’ve already made a sig-nificant, ongoing, compounding commitment via property tax dollars.”

Mayors also remain committed to exploring road pricing as a long-term source.

“We don’t know what that will look like,” Corrigan said. “Whether it’s congestion taxes in the downtown or additional tolls on bridges or road tolls. We don’t know what’s going to make logi-cal sense yet, but we need some sustainable long-term source.”

Road pricing is seen as a mechanism that is at least tied to transportation and that could help control congestion and encourage motorists to try alter-natives to driving.

It’s also held up by some may-ors as a necessary discussion now that tolls on the Port Mann Bridge are causing some drivers to divert to free crossings.

Corrigan said a share of the carbon tax — as proposed by the NDP — is another option, or perhaps the next government may make an altogether different source available.

Both Corrigan and Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender — frequent adversaries on oppo-site ends of the political spec-trum — called it a productive meeting with strong agreement on the strategy.

“We need to keep the pressure on ourselves and the government and the opposition parties mov-ing into the election campaign,” Fassbender said.

One precondition for any new deal with the province, both Fassbender and Corrigan said, is that it come with governance reform of TransLink that puts mayors back in charge of setting spending priorities, not just sign-ing off on contentious tax hikes.

A vehicle levy was last pro-posed — and shot down — in 2009.

It would have raised $150 mil-lion a year by charging an aver-age of $120 per vehicle.

“You need to look at some-thing you can implement quickly,” Fassbender said.

“To me some sort of a vehicle charge starts to fall into that cat-egory.”

It could be replaced once a long-term source like road pric-ing arrives, he added.

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About 20 supporters of Langley resident José Figueroa and his fight against deportation staged a quiet rally outside the offices of Langley MP Mark Warawa Wednesday afternoon.

Figueroa attended the candlelight vigil and obtained an impromptu meeting with Warawa, who promised he will hand a letter from José and his wife Ivania to Public Safety minister Vic Toews in Ottawa.

“I will hand-deliver this to the minister on the 28th,” Warawa told Figueroa outside his office entrance.

“Your children are Canadian and I will advocate for your family to stay in

Canada.”Warawa also said he would

investigate the status of the appeal for ministerial relief from the deportation order that was filed by the family two years ago.

“That’s a gesture that we truly appreciate,” Figueroa said.

The letter appeals to the minister to overturn an immigration appeal board decision to send Figueroa, a married father of three Canadian-born children, back to El Salvador.

“We are appealing to your sense of justice to bring this issue to an end so that we can resume our normal lives,” the Figueroas wrote.

“You and the minister of immigration have in your hands a solution to our ordeal.”

Figueroa was ordered deported for belonging to the left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), a group linked to violent acts against the regime that ruled the country during the civil war from

1980 to 1992.Even though the FMLN

went on to win a nonviolent and democratic election to become the government of El Salvador and even though the government of Canada has formally recognized the FMLN, the immigration laws still consider it a terrorist group.

Vigils were held in other B.C. communities and across Canada and in New Zealand to mark the two-year anniversary of the “We Are José” campaign launched by Figueroa supporters seeking to overturn the deportation order.

They were timed to coincide with the Jan. 16 anniversary of the end of the civil war in El Salvador.

On Wednesday, the Figueroas confirmed that they were recently granted health care coverage after 15 years in Canada, a decision that will allow Ivania Figueroa to finally have some long-postponed surgeries.

“That was a big battle,” José Figueroa said.

Dan FERGUSON/Langley TimesJosé Figueroa is surrounded by supporters as he talks with MP Mark Warawa outside Warawa’s Langley office Wednesday afternoon. Warawa agreed to deliver a letter from Figueroa to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews.

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Frank BucholtzTimes Reporter

Alan Davis, the new president of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, got a warm welcome as the four Langley Rotary clubs held their annual inter-club meeting Wednes-day night at Newlands Golf Club.

He also received a cheque for $25,000 from the Rotary Club of Langley, to establish an annual scholarship of $1,500 for a student in Kwantlen’s health sciences pro-gram.

Davis took over as president last year and has already worked with other administrators and the col-lege board on a strategic plan that seeks to make Kwantlen Canada’s top polytechnic university by 2018.

“While we are at present the only polytechnic university in Canada, we want to put flesh on those bones in the next five years.”

As a polytechnic university, Davis said Kwantlen offers a combination of academic and skills training with hands-on experience and research.

Frank BUCHOLTZ/Langley TimesGarth Hansen (left), president of the Rotary Club of Langley Central, presents a $25,000 cheque to Kwantlen Polytechnic University president Alan Davis at a Rotary inter-club meeting Wednesday. The money will fund the annual $1,500 Marion Laurie scholarship, for students in Kwantlen’s health sciences program.

President outlinesvision for Kwantlen

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About 20 supporters of Langley resident José Figueroa and his fight against deportation staged a quiet rally outside the offices of Langley MP Mark Warawa Wednesday afternoon.

Figueroa attended the candlelight vigil and obtained an impromptu meeting with Warawa, who promised he will hand a letter from José and his wife Ivania to Public Safety minister Vic Toews in Ottawa.

“I will hand-deliver this to the minister on the 28th,” Warawa told Figueroa outside his office entrance.

“Your children are Canadian and I will advocate for your family to stay in

Canada.”Warawa also said he would

investigate the status of the appeal for ministerial relief from the deportation order that was filed by the family two years ago.

“That’s a gesture that we truly appreciate,” Figueroa said.

The letter appeals to the minister to overturn an immigration appeal board decision to send Figueroa, a married father of three Canadian-born children, back to El Salvador.

“We are appealing to your sense of justice to bring this issue to an end so that we can resume our normal lives,” the Figueroas wrote.

“You and the minister of immigration have in your hands a solution to our ordeal.”

Figueroa was ordered deported for belonging to the left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), a group linked to violent acts against the regime that ruled the country during the civil war from

1980 to 1992.Even though the FMLN

went on to win a nonviolent and democratic election to become the government of El Salvador and even though the government of Canada has formally recognized the FMLN, the immigration laws still consider it a terrorist group.

Vigils were held in other B.C. communities and across Canada and in New Zealand to mark the two-year anniversary of the “We Are José” campaign launched by Figueroa supporters seeking to overturn the deportation order.

They were timed to coincide with the Jan. 16 anniversary of the end of the civil war in El Salvador.

On Wednesday, the Figueroas confirmed that they were recently granted health care coverage after 15 years in Canada, a decision that will allow Ivania Figueroa to finally have some long-postponed surgeries.

“That was a big battle,” José Figueroa said.

Dan FERGUSON/Langley TimesJosé Figueroa is surrounded by supporters as he talks with MP Mark Warawa outside Warawa’s Langley office Wednesday afternoon. Warawa agreed to deliver a letter from Figueroa to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews.

Rally for man fighting deportationMP Mark Warawa agrees to deliver

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‘No’ toa car tax

Mayors emerged from a closed-door meeting on Friday, calling for a vehicle levy to

help fund TransLink.While their intention is to get some

clear idea where provincial parties stand on TransLink funding before the May provincial election, which makes a lot of sense, the vehicle levy is a complete non-starter on this side of the Fraser River.

Opposition to it has been most intense in Langley and Surrey, every time it has come up in the past 15 years. There is no reason to believe that drivers here will be any more accepting this time.

In fact, there are even more reasons to oppose it now. There is now a toll on the Port Mann Bridge, parking levies have been put on park and ride lots (coming on April 1 at the new Carvolth lot) and transit service has not improved a great deal.

Gas taxes have risen dramatically, causing many people to cross the border to buy gas and do other shopping. This has had a serious impact on retail business in communities south of the Fraser, which are close to the border.

The answer to TransLink’s funding woes do not lie in a vehicle levy. A 2009 proposal suggested such a levy would cost vehicle owners $120 per year, per vehicle.

NDP leader Adrian Dix has already said he does not expect the carbon tax to remain revenue-neutral if his party is elected, and has suggested that some of its proceeds could go towards transit.This is a sensible solution, given that it is a tax collected on fuel.

Several mayors have suggested road pricing, which would even out the costs paid by motorists in the region and would see those who drive the most pay the most. This makes much more sense than a vehicle tax, which penalizes those who don’t drive that much.

In Langley, it is difficult to get around without a vehicle, and some people own one simply to run errands and make short trips, because they have no alternative.

There is no question that transit service needs to improve dramatically south of the Fraser, and TransLink needs extra revenue to make that happen.

Provincial parties need to make it clear in the next few months where that money will come from. A vehicle levy should not be considered until such a time as transit service here is a true alternative to owning a vehicle.

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The NHL is back in business.After five months of

sportscasts that sounded more like business reports as owners and players argued their cases for the protracted labour dispute that kept arenas dark, teams returned to the ice to prepare for a truncated season that began on Saturday.

Some teams are trying to make amends, to salve the wounds that three difficult lockouts in 19 years have wrought on ticket-buying fans. The Vancouver Canucks are cutting prices at their concessions and giving away the jerseys their players wear in their home opener. The Edmonton Oilers held their first practice on a frozen pond, using Twitter and Facebook to alert fans.

Canadians generally, and hockey fans in particular, are pretty forgiving. It’s likely the arenas in the NHL’s seven Canadian cities will be just as full and noisy had the season been at its proper midway point. Those who can’t get a ticket, or afford one, will be tuned in to Hockey Night in Canada, a Saturday night TV tradition for more than 60 years.

By the time the race for the Stanley Cup playoffs heats up in earnest, say in two weeks, most fans will probably have forgotten there was a lockout in the first place.

It’s hard for the average working person to relate to a labour dispute between billionaire owners and employees who earn millions of dollars. There were never any picket lines set up outside those glittering arenas, many of them built with help from taxpayer money.

Locked-out players never huddled around fire barrels to stay warm, worrying about how their strike pay will cover the rent.

Perhaps both sides should pause and think about that the next time they threaten to put hockey on hold.

—New WestminsterNews Leader(Black Press)

Idle no More visits LangleyB.C. First Nations have much to offer to Canada

Idle No More came to Lang-ley on Saturday, and from all reports, it was a peaceful and

consciousness-raising exercise.While there have been some

disputions of highways and rail lines due to blockades, for the most part the Idle No More movement has been peaceful and non-disruptive thus far. Here in B.C., where we have come a long way in modernizing relations between aborig-inal people and the larger community in the past 15 years, there is a sense of realism about this issue that may be somewhat lack-ing in some other parts of the country.

Most Canadians want to see First Nations people be productive and contributing to Canada at large, while at the same time remaining proud of their native heritage and connected to their culture.

Many First Nations people are very pro-ductive members of society. Considering the handicap they have had to deal with, par-ticularly through the century-long attempt at assimilation which had its most obvious manifestation in residential schools, they have done remarkably.

I have a number of First Nations friends and consider them to be among the most intelligent and interesting people I know. They can trace their background in North America through almost untold generations, unlike the rest of us.

They do feel a strong affinity with the natu-ral world, with fish and wildlife and deeply appreciate all the wealth that the Earth offers up to humans.

Unfortunately, in many areas of Canada,

First Nations people live in shacks that are poorly-built and maintained. They often are unem-ployed and are at the mercy of their band leadership in far too many ways. Some bands are not well-run — despite the fact that

the federal government gives billions to these bands each year.

I believe the long-term answer is to ensure that First Nations have a share in economic development, as is happening with the Tsaw-wassen people in the Lower Mainland and the Osoyoos people in the Okanagan.

This ensures that First Nations people get good training, decent jobs and support their families. It gives bands revenue from non-government sources and brings a sense of entrepreneurship into the leadership circle.

If we look back historically, First Nations people were creative and entrepreneurial. They maintained their families in very dif-ficult conditions; offered assistance and trade goods to the earliest explorers and were usu-ally very good neighbours.

Many B.C. First Nations have rich artistic traditions that are not emulated anywhere else in the world. There are some outstanding native leaders in this province. We have a lot to offer the rest of the country.

I believe that many of the Idle No More supporters want to see conditions improve for ordinary First Nations people, and this is something we can all support.

Let’s do what we can to ensure that First Nations residents of B.C. and Canada are able to offer their unique perspective and make Canada a better place.

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Concerns about smart meters continue

Propane cannons cause the ruin of manyEditor: I attended the public town

hall meeting on propane cannon use in the Township on Thursday. There were approximately 150 attendees.

There were 25 speakers, all of whom related how propane cannons have ruined their lives, businesses and property values

in Langley. By far the most heart-wrench-ing story was from a war vet who has PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), which is brought on by so many cannons going off in his area.

Rich Coleman, MLA and Norm Let-nick, the agriculture minister, should be

ashamed of themselves for allowing this monster in our midst, and allowing so few to ruin the lives of so many in the name of the Right to Farm Act.

J. Beauman,Langley

Editor: Re: Letter to editor from Alex Lornie (The Times, Jan. 17), requesting a Canada-wide registry of boxcutter-type knives.

He wrote: “I encourage everyone to write their MP and demand, at the minimum, a large RCMP bureaucracy for coast-to-coast registry of these weapons . . . which limits the capacity of the handle to two disposable blades with the blades required to be stored seperately from the handles.”

Lornie could be presenting this as a facetious jest, but he almost sounds sin-cere. With the end to the long gun regis-try boondoggle after over $2 billion tax dollars were wasted, and the way some of the media reports suggested it should be brought back, can one be sure if Lornie was serious or attempting to poke fun?

Already some politicians, after reading Lornie’s letter, are commissioning studies on how to draft such feel-good legislation, so we can be hailed as world leaders.

But why stop the Nanny State from

eliminating our freedoms there. Let’s have a positive, more inclusive omnibus bill. There is a much larger list of TAWs — Tactical Assault Weapons — that need to come under a national registry. There are:

* TAS — Tactical Assault Sticks. I have to plead guilty on that one, as I haven’t been locking them up in a cabinet and my grandkids sometimes play with them. I keep a (store-bought) spare one under my bed, which closely resembles the shape of a baseball bat.

* TFAS — Tactical Forked Assault Stick. I inherited mine from my Dad, who used it to pitch hay and protect himself from the wolves and bears. I hope nobody acci-dently pricks themselves while snooping around under my bed.

* BOTS — Break Off Tactical Sticks, known as the wood pencil.

* KDTAWs — My wife is going to have to ’fess up with all those kitchen drawer tactical assault weapons. You could carve a turkey with some of those.

* CAWs — Campfire Assault Weapons, which include axes, barbecue lighters, marshmallow and kabob skewers and steel tent pole spears.

* BOOTS — We will have to register our shoes. Didn’t some delinquents boot someone to death in downtown Langley in the last few years?

* FPTAT — Fireplace Tactical Assault Tools. You could do some serious damage, especially with the poker.

* GTAT’s — Garden Tactical Assault Tools. Can you imagine what a four-pronged spade could do? Don’t even look in my workshop.

* ATAR — Airborne Tactical Assault Rocks. Radical weapons of convenience at not-so-peaceful protests.

* VAW — Vehicle Assault Weapon. Oh wait, those are already registered, so how’s that statistically working out lately?

OK, stop. I get the picture. Roland Seguin,

Langley

Editor: I am sure that you have heard by now that BC Hydro has written a letter of intent to all of those who have refused smart meters to date. That letter threat-ens to replace meters with a smart meter, regardless of a citizen’s wishes.

You also know that the number who have refused meters is being officially reported to be around 150,000. Those close to the battle over these meters esti-mate that it is closer to 250,000.

I appeal to the editors of the Black Press publications around the province to please print the following as an open let-ter to BC Hydro. Our democratic principle to protect the security and well-being of our homes and families is in jeopardy.

Within the letter is a reference to the Bioinitiative 2012 report which can be found at http://bioinitiative.org. This report highlights and discusses extensive

research that outlines growing evidence that the smart metering technology has the potential to cause longer-term harm to our health.

I ask readers to review Section 1, the summary for the public, and then decide for themselves whether there is cause for concern on this issue.

This is the open letter to BC Hydro:In a letter dated Jan. 4, you stated that

the installation of a smart meter at my res-idence was delayed at my request. Those are your words, not mine.

I did not request a delay. I refused to have a microwave transmitting device uni-laterally imposed upon me and installed anywhere on my property.

I challenge BC Hydro to disprove the scientific research that is presented and discussed in the BioInitiative 2012 report. The report can be found at http://www.

bioinitiative.org.Until such time that you can disprove

this research to my satisfaction, I will continue to refuse to have a transmitting smart meter anywhere on my property, and furthermore I will use all means at my disposal to defend my right to do so.

I have taken steps in my personal life to reduce my exposure to radio frequencies that will be emitted by smart meters, includ-ing the choice not to use a cellphone, the choice to hardwire my computer, and the choice to eliminate cordless phones from my home, not to mention others.

BC Hydro and the government are crossing a line. I will consider any attempt to install a smart meter on my property an act of trespass and a violation of my Charter rights.

James G. Smith,Nanaimo

Editor: I am ashamed.I’m ashamed to see my MLA

Rich Coleman travelling to another province and begging for money. He wants money to save his mis-erable political party and his job from certain defeat next term.

What a disgrace. Has he no pride? Does he thinks so little of us, his constituents here in Langley Township, as to debase himself in front of the rest of Canada?

It’s time to think about real alternatives here in Langley Township. Whatever you do, don’t be fooled by the rhetoric and lies presented by these lousy managers and politically arrogant corporate toadies.

Jeff Laurie,Walnut Grove

Editor: I was listening to the Bill Good radio show, where they were discussing the dangers of driving and texting. It seemed strange to me. In this country a person has the choice to keep or kill a baby in the womb. But when it comes to driving and tex-ting, there is no choice.

Chris Schouten,Langley

Ashamed ofRich Coleman

ChoiCe Varies

There Too LongEditor: It would appear to any

right-thinking person that when councillors are already receiving tax benefits for travel purposes, an additional allowance for travel is not right. If they are accepting the new allowance, they should forfeit the tax privilege.

Steve Ferguson does not have the right to contribute his allow-ance, which are my tax dollars, to a charity. Despite his feeble attempt to appear generous, it is still the taxpayers of Langley who are paying — not him.

It would appear that Ferguson, Grant Ward and others have been on council far too long, and are now feeling a sense of entitlement.

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• Multicultural Gala Langley’s International Festival Society dinner and awards 6 p.m. Feb. 2, at the Fort Langley Golf and Country Club at 9782 McKinnon Cres. Reserve online at www.langleysinternationalfestival.com or email [email protected] or call 604-514-2294.

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• Langley Concert Band meets Monday nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the band room at R.E. Mountain Secondary School, 7755 202A St. Always accepting new members with at least one year’s experience. For more info, email [email protected].

• Chess Club meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Brookswood Seniors Centre. For more info call Hugh at 604-530-4693.

• Port Kells Art Club meets for classes every Monday except holidays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Kells Art Club, 20701 Fraser Hwy.

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• Langley Newcomers and Friends is open to women of all ages and meets at the W.C. Blair Recreation centre on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Contact Cyndy Smith at 604-530-3924 or Donna Stark at 604-530-3844 or [email protected].

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“We blend theory and prac-tice. We want our graduates to be active and engaged citi-zens.”

The goals that Kwantlen has set for 2018 include: being internationally recog-nized for teaching and schol-arship; having grads well-prepared for success and citizenship; ensuring every program uses experiential learning, integrating the com-munity and classroom; being the largest provider of con-tinuing professional educa-tion in the region; having annual full-time equivalent student growth of five per cent, whether or not provin-cial funding is available; and, ensuring that the university identity is clearly articulated and well-understood at the university and beyond.

“We have to build our repu-tation by being really good at

what we do,” he said.In Langley, Davis wants to

make Kwantlen even more a part of the community than it is today. It hosts the Fram-er’s Market. Cruise-In swap meet, music festivals and other events, but he sees the cam-pus becoming a greater part of the community. Kwantlen’s campus is located on the edge of Langley City and is in a strategic place within the com-munity, as it is adjacent to Highway 10, Glover Road and Langley Bypass.

Davis noted that the level of research going on at the horticulture program is among the best in the world, and Kwantlen is moving towards degrees in both horticulture and agricultural research.

The Langley campus now hosts the nursing program and he wants to broaden that into more health sciences. The “amazing” school of music is a natural stepping stone towards

more courses in performing arts, and he said that ties in with Rotary’s work towards a performing arts centre in Langley.

Students in arts, science and other courses at the Langley campus should be able to fin-ish their studies in Langley if they wish to, he said, instead of commuting to other campuses. He sees blending classroom learning with online learning as one way to do that.

Davis wants to engage with the community and hear from members of the public, as well as those with a stake at Kwantlen. He asked audience members to email him at [email protected] or via Twit-ter — @presadavis.

Kwantlen will hold its convo-cation at Langley Events Centre on May 31. Among those being given an honourary degrees will be Aldergrove sustain-able agriculture expert Susan Davidson.

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‘A bigger role in community’

Funds raised last Juneto go to another hospital

Turmoil at a Zimbabwe hospital led to Rotary putting

dollars on holdMonique TaMMingaTimes Reporter

After having to put money raised for a hospital in Zim-babwe on hold after turmoil there, Langley Rotary clubs are ready to send the $57,642 they raised to a similar medical facility.

“The last four months of 2012 certainly was a tumul-tuous period for our Rotary effort in Zimbabwe,” said Lang-ley Rotarian Dr. Brendan Mar-tin who founded International Health Langley — a fundrais-ing arm of the Rotary Clubs that help hospitals in poor nations.

Canadian bush doctor Dr. Paul Thistle gave up a lucra-tive career in this country and dedicated 16 years as the chief

doctor at Zimbabwe’s Howard Hospital when he was fired in August.

“His strict adherence to proper accountability and ethi-cal principles resulted in an impasse,” said Martin.

Thistle was abruptly fired and told to leave the country by the leadership of the Salva-tion Army there.

A Salvation Army officer himself, Thistle questioned the leaders over fundraising dol-lars and where the money was going.

“The Salvation Army lead-ership wants all the money raised to pass through their bank accounts in Harare, (Zim-babwe). There was a pattern of the money not arriving at the hospital or arriving late,” said Martin in August.

Thistle was being punished for being a good steward of those funds, he said.

Thistle refused to leave the country, but couldn’t return to Howard Hospital.

“Unfortunately Howard Hos-pital has imploded since his

removal and is only function-ing at a small fraction of its former level,” said Martin on Monday.

This month, Thistle joined the surgical team at Karanda Hospital, a few hours’ drive from Howard Hospital.

The $57,642 will purchase the medical equipment and medicines originally intended for Howard Hospital, con-firmed Martin.

“It’s a well-run hospital,” he said of Karanda.

On June 27, 2012, Thistle made a rare Canadian appear-ance and spoke to Langley residents at the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope to raise funds for his mission work. More than 70 came out to hear his stories and see pictures from one Aldergrove Rotar-ian’s recent trip to the Howard Hospital.

Rotarian Wayne Crossen is currently in Kenya putting together a “Rotary Water Proj-ect.” Around $8,000 of fun-draising proceeds will go towards that, said Martin.

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Basia Ruta started work this week in Surrey at the newly opened AGLG office in Guildford.

The former Ontario chartered accountant and senior federal bureau-crat will lead performance audits of municipalities and regional districts and deliver non-binding recommen-dations to help improve local govern-ment efficiency and effectiveness.

“I think the mandate allows us to really provide some meaningful infor-mation,” Ruta said.

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“We can do horizontal audits that could impact many, many communi-ties on a single issue,” Ruta said.

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The AGLG was created by the pro-vincial government despite objections from some B.C. cities who feared it could turn into a witch hunt for waste that failed to take into account differing municipal priorities, and that might duplicate existing audits at their expense.

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Business groups including the B.C. Chamber of Commerce pushed for the new watchdog.

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Basia Ruta started work this week in Surrey at the newly opened AGLG office in Guildford.

The former Ontario chartered accountant and senior federal bureau-crat will lead performance audits of municipalities and regional districts and deliver non-binding recommen-dations to help improve local govern-ment efficiency and effectiveness.

“I think the mandate allows us to really provide some meaningful infor-mation,” Ruta said.

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“We can do horizontal audits that could impact many, many communi-ties on a single issue,” Ruta said.

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Procurement procedures and polic-ing costs are examples of topics where Ruta said she might examine multiple cities’ practices simultane-ously.

“It isn’t possible for this office or any office to audit everything of inter-est,” she said, but added other poten-tial topics include the sustainability of infrastructure, environmental issues and whether cities are making good use of revenue-generating tools.

The AGLG was created by the pro-vincial government despite objections from some B.C. cities who feared it could turn into a witch hunt for waste that failed to take into account differing municipal priorities, and that might duplicate existing audits at their expense.

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But she said audits could weigh in on whether the performance of a civic program or function is meeting its objectives or whether adoption of best practices might bring better value for money.

Business groups including the B.C. Chamber of Commerce pushed for the new watchdog.

Ruta was assistant deputy minis-ter and chief financial officer with Environment Canada and previously worked for 10 years in the office of the federal Auditor General.

Citizens can suggest audit topics at www.aglg.ca.

The local government auditor can serve up to two five-year terms.

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The Langley Times • Tuesday, January 22, 2013 • 13opinion

A study of six northern Alberta lakes conducted by Environment Canada and other scientists was

recently published, generating headlines around the world.

“Oil sands toxins ‘accumulate in fresh-water systems,’” the BBC announced. The headline in The New York Times declared: “Oil sands industry in Canada tied to higher carcinogen level.”

The study was reported with similar alarm across Canada. It looked at lev-els of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in lakebed sediment, and found levels measurably higher than natural sources since oil sands extraction began 50 years ago.

Most news reports I saw made little or no effort to put this information into context, in terms of the actual risk to humans, fish and other organisms. Some quoted people they knew would scream bloody murder, because as we in the media are taught, conflict and fear attract an audience.

As expected, U.S. environmental groups and their Canadian branch

offices ramped up the rheto-ric to battle their favourite villain.

At least one major Cana-dian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a responsible job. Its report on the study stated “PAH pollution level remains low — on par, at worst, with an urban lake — but is rising.”

In fact, five of six lakes tested were far below average contamination of urban lakes. PAH fallout is a daily constant of urban life, from vehicles, industry, and particularly where coal is burned for electricity.

To be clear, there are dozens of dif-ferent forms of PAH. Some have been shown to increase cancer risk, and some have been linked to (but not proven to cause) infertility, immune disorders and fish mutations.

So when you drive your kids to school, stand at the bus stop, or drink a glass of water from Coquitlam Lake or any urban reservoir, you are exposed to PAH pollution from human and natu-

ral sources. The risk from this is an ongoing focus of research, but this study confirms one thing: your exposure is likely greater in any urban area than it is downwind of the Alberta oil sands.

I argued this point with B.C.’s celeb-rity environmentalist Tzeporah Berman, who has shuttled back and forth from ForestEthics to Greenpeace in recent years. She took to her Facebook page to publicize a dramatic call to action from 350.org, one of the most strident climate change advocacy groups in the U.S., selectively using a quote and picture from The New York Times.

Our debate turned to greenhouse gas emissions. I argued that this PAH study mirrors the true picture of carbon dioxide emissions, which is that nearly 70 per cent of CO2 from all petroleum comes when you burn the final product in engines and furnaces. In B.C., which doesn’t burn coal for electricity, fully 40 per cent of human-caused greenhouse

gas emissions are from transportation. Other sources include home heating and industry.

Berman insisted I was wrong, and claimed 70 per cent of Canada’s green-house gases come from “heavy industry.” I asked for her source. No response.

A 2010 report by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel calculated that 27 per cent of our country’s fossil fuel emis-sions come from transportation. Another 16 per cent is from fuels burned for electricity. Five per cent is from oil sands operations. Berman’s figure is conve-niently untrue.

Greenpeace and the rest of the envi-ronmental scare industry want you to believe that stopping Alberta’s oil sands and pipelines would save the planet. Also wrong. It would drive oil demand from the U.S., Venezuela’s oil sands and elsewhere, with little net effect on the climate or pollution.

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If you enjoy Scottish poetry and song — not to mention a bit of friendly competition — Simon Fraser University has just the thing for you.

SFU, famous for its world class pipe band, will celebrate all things Scottish on Friday, Jan. 25, with a Robert Burns Day marathon poetry recitation and world record attempt.

The second annual event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the university’s Harbourview campus in Vancouver.

Last year, SFU hosted a four-hour, 12-minute and 27-second long poetry reading to set a world record. This year, they hope to build on that success by having even more speakers and singers work to extend that time — whether reciting by heart or reading from a volume of Burns’ poetry.

Breaking out his best Scottish accent for the event and co-sponsoring it through his business, Auldcountry Tours, this year, is Langley teacher James Johnson.

Though he didn’t participate in last year’s recital at SFU, Johnson liked what he heard about the event, which he said drew between 200 and 300 people.

“They said, ‘Let’s try to do something different than the traditional dinner — the haggis and the piping —let’s do recitation of poetry.’”

Among those scheduled to participate this year are Christopher Gaze — artistic director of Bard on the Beach — and Teresa Margaret King — a descendent of the Scottish poet.

Johnson, who graduated from SFU in 1995, isn’t sure yet what he’ll recite.

“Some of Robbie Burns’ work is incredibly difficult to read,” he said.

“Maybe (I’ll pick) the easiest one I can . . . or maybe I’ll find the longest, most difficult one and just go for it,” he laughed.

“I’ll probably come with a couple prepared.”There is plenty of material to choose from

and — potentially — five hours to fill with Burns’ poetry, but Johnson expects to hear a few favourites — To A Mouse, perhaps — more than once.

“It will be quite fun hearing different interpretations of the same poem,” he said.

Although his own heritage is not Scottish (his wife, Kim’s, is) Johnson knows a thing or two about the culture.

The couple and their three children spent a year in Edinburgh as part of a teaching exchange in 2009-10, and fell in love with the country and its people.

“It was a beautiful year,” he said.

“As a family, we’ve always had a connection to the UK, Ireland and Scotland in particular.”

During the SFU event, the plan is to connect with friends in Edinburgh via Skype, said Johnson.

For more information, go to scottish.sfu.ca and click on the event link on the right side of the page.

To register as a participant in the event, email [email protected].

SFU’s Harbourview campus is located at 515 West Hastings St. in downtown Vancouver.

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And so it begins, pretty much on cue — every. single. night. — with a game of chicken.

“Momma, mommy, mommeeeeee . . . daddy?” wails Zoe, our youngest, as she bounces up and down in her crib, demanding to be scooped up by whoever gives in first. For the record, it’s usually dad.

“Again, seriously?” My disgruntled husband, Jason, will often ask as I pretend to be fast asleep, oblivious to the chaos that’s about turn our short-lived siesta into a midnight fiesta.

In my defense, I keep hoping, or more like dreaming, that our little party animal will eventually figure out how this whole ‘sleep thing’ works and just go back to sleep on her own. So far, no dice.

And, this isn’t our first late-night rodeo. With our three-and-a-half-year-old, Molly, we tried every parenting trick and technique in the book in an attempt to catch some much-needed Z’s.

From the Ferber method to Febreeze theory — OK, I

made up that last one — we’ve had no luck getting her to sleep through an entire night in her own room.

I’m sure many would say that we’ve made our bed by having allowed them to sleep with us early on and that we must to lie in our proverbial mess.

Except, now it’s getting pretty crowded with two lovable, but unwanted wee guests fighting for space in between the sheets.

Let me tell you, it’s really hard to drift into a blissful sleep with a pair of little feet wedged under your back.

Another late night game we’ve grown accustomed to is musical beds.

While our clan usually ends up in the same bed, we’ve found that our only shot at avoiding sleep deprivation is to divide and conquer. I usually end up with Zoe, while Jason crashes on Molly’s bedroom floor.

I can probably count on both hands how many times Jason and I have slept together for a whole night in the past two months. Really, it’s a miracle that Molly has a younger sister . . . or so everyone likes to tell us.

Now, before I get a flood of letters about how I should let my girls ‘cry it out,’ we’ve been there, and it hasn’t

been pretty nor effective.

While it’s tough on us as parents to listen to our little ones cry for hours on end, I’m sure it’s even

harder for our neighbours — we live in a townhouse with paper-thin walls — to put up with it. Sorry guys.

So what do we do? I honestly have no clue. Yes, we have our good

nights where we are able to sneak them back into their beds and reclaim our space, so it’s not all doom and gloom.

Just this morning, I was awakened by Zoe, except she wasn’t in her usual spot — lying across my pillow — she was in her crib.

As I wiped the sleep from my eyes, I caught a glimpse of the alarm clock, which read 10 a.m. I couldn’t believe my orbs, or how amazing it felt to have had a full night’s rest.

Victory. Well, at least for one night,

anyhow. But right now, I’ll take what

I can get.There’s always coffee, right?

Kristyl Clark is a stay-at-home-mom who writes monthly for the Langley Times and is a co-founder of the women’s lifestyle blog, Sex and the Suburb (www.sexandthesuburb.com).

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Blind dates, summer shenan-igans, big box stores, monkeys — you never know what to expect in the eclectic assort-ment of plays that make up New Generations, showing Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 at Trinity Western University’s School of the Arts, Media and Culture (SAMC).

Five short plays, each directed by a theatre student, and each offering plenty of laughs, come together to cre-ate one diverse and entertain-ing production.

“This festival is always a highlight because it showcases the depth of talent we have at TWU,” says theatre department chair, Angela Konrad.

“All the actors, directors, stage managers, and crew are students, and this year, so are two of the playwrights.”

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Ben Josephson has a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

A dual sport star in basketball and volleyball in high school in Alberta, Josephson’s main reason for playing volleyball was in order to increase his vertical leap so that he could slam dunk in basketball.

But while visiting the Trinity Western University campus where he planned to enroll after high school, it became clear that his hoop dreams would not be coming true in Langley. But with his heart set on attending TWU and playing a university sport — he had offers to play basketball at the college level in Alberta — Josephson happened to bump into Spartans volleyball coach Ron Pike.

The rest is history.Over the next five seasons,

Josephson was the team’s starting setter and twice served as a co-captain. After graduating in 2003 with a degree in human kinetics, he spent a year in Colorado, working at a small bible college. And while his plan was to go play professionally in Europe after his fiancee Jennifer — now his wife — graduated, Josephson accepted an assistant coaches position from Pike.

“A lot of things impressed me (about Ben),” Pike said.

“The two biggest things were his athleticism and his mind for the game. He wanted to know how everything ticked and how everything worked; he had a huge appetite for that.”

“In his fifth year, he probably spent more time watching video than I did,” Pike said.

“He loved finding out all the nuances about the other players and the game.”

And after three years at Pike’s side, Josephson — just 27 years old and closer in age to his players compared to some of his coaching counterparts

— took over the reigns at one of the country’s preeminent volleyball programs when Pike stepped down in 2007.

Pike recommended Josephson for the job.

“There came a point, right before I transitioned, when you look at the men’s volleyball program, and you realize his skill set was better equipped to do what the men’s volleyball team to do than the skill set I had,” Pike said.

“It has been one of the more enjoyable things I got to watch come to fruition.”

In Josephson’s five years at the helm of the Spartans — with a post-season berth every year — the team won the CIS national silver medal in 2010 before winning back-to-back national championships in 2011 and 2012.

It has come to the point where Pike — who still does coaching clinics for the High

Performance programs with Volleyball BC — calls Josephson for advice, Pike said with a laugh.

The team is currently 11-5 (see page 21) and ranked third in the country.

The 33-year-old credits the groundwork laid by Pike in building the program over his 14 years as being a tremendous help.

“I have been handed a program that pretty much recruits itself, basically,” he said.

All he has done is keep the ball rolling.

He has also surrounded himself with some familiar faces as his staff consists of former teammates Joel Jansen and Ryan Adams, as well as Ben Ball, who was recruited by Josephson and played for the coach from when he was 16 until he graduated last year.

“My obsessive personality is pretty good at keeping things going,” Josephson said, referring to himself as “perfectionist-minded.”

“I have no problem never losing a game at anything. I don’t ever want to lose.”

While some players and coaches live for game day, and the chance to show what they can do, Josephson is the opposite.

“I don’t really like the matches a whole lot, they are too stressful,” he said. “I would rather stay at home and have someone tell me how it goes.

“I love practice and training and preparation.”

He called every Friday and Saturday an evaluation of the job the coaching staff has done.

The key to being successful in coaching is to remain even-keeled.

“Your ability to not get too high or too low,” Josephson said.

“Winning is so much fun and losing hurts so much, especially because the amount of time you and the team put into it.”

And while some coaches may stress to their players to not dwell on a loss, Josephson

takes an opposite approach.“Sometimes when we have

a tough loss, we tell the guys ‘let it burn. Don’t move on,’” he said.

“You have to sandpaper a wall before it sticks, rough it up a little bit before you can put something good on.”

One of those losses came in the CIS championship game in 2010, which the Spartans lost.

“I feel that was 100 per cent rookie coaching mistakes,” said Josephson, who was in his third season as head coach.

“I cost our team that win.”At every practice the next

season, the players hung a silver medal on the net as motivation.

The result has been back-to-back gold medals at nationals.

But Josephson doesn’t want his team to rest on its laurels as they look to become the first to win three straight championships.

Josephson keeps three silver medals close by — one by his bed, one in his truck and another in his office — as a constant reminder.

“So everywhere I go it reminds me of where we have come from,” he said. “I don’t want to lose that edge, that response just because we won a couple of gold ones.

“The golds are a product of how well we have trained and prepared and how well that motivated us.

“If you lose that edge, someone will catch you.”

The other challenge is finding the proper balance between work and family.

“The joke I always say is you are leaving the fate of your profession and your family’s livelihood in the hands of a 19-year-old,” he said.

It also requires a balancing act to manage how much time is spent with his team, and how much is with his family, which includes the couple’s son, Cooper, who turned two in November. The Josephsons will welcome a second child in April.

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Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley TimesTrinity Western Spartans coach Ben Josephson gives instruc-tion to Tyler Koslowsky during the team’s match on Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre. Josephson has spent 14 of the past 15 years with the program, first as a player, then as an assistant coach, and finally as the head coach.

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It is unfamiliar territory for the Trinity Western Spartans.

The men’s volleyball team dropped a pair of five-set decisions to the visiting Manitoba Bisons over the weekend at the Langley Events Centre.

The Spartans (11-5) have now dropped three straight games, all in five sets. This is the program’s longest losing streak since they dropped four straight Canada West matches in the 2007/08 season.

“We are having a hard time finding the competitive balance required to win these tough matches against playoff opponents,” said coach Ben Josephson.

“Some athletes are under-activated and some might be over-activated and the pressure is getting to them.

“Not a lot of these guys have been in these types of matches and had to play as big a role as they do now.”

After Manitoba took the opening set 25-20, the Spartans won the second and third sets, 25-23 and 25-14, respectively. But in the fourth set, the Bisons stayed alive with a 25-23 win and then took the decisive set 15-13.

Nick Del Bianco led the home side with 22 kills and 13 digs while Steven Marshall added 18 kills, 12 digs and six blocks. Dan Jansen Van Doorn had a career-high 14 blocks, along with four kills. Setter Scott Plocktis had 50 assists.

In Friday’s match, Trinity Western was ahead 2-0 (28-26 and 25-19) but the Bisons stormed back to win the next three (25-23, 25-21 and 15-11).

“They raised the intensity level and they out-played us after the first two sets,” Josephson said.

Del Bianco (18 kills, four aces), Marshall (14 kills), Jansen Van Doorn (12 kills, six blocks), Brad Kufske (12 kills, 12 digs) and Jarrod Offereins (14 digs) led the team. And Devyn Plett had a career-high 60 assists to go along with his 10 digs.

Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley TimesDan Jansen Van Doorn goes for the kill dur-ing his team’s match against the Manitoba Bisons on Saturday at the Langley Events Centre.

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Gary AHUJA/Langley TimesBrookswood Bobcats’ Jessie Brown drives to the basket against the defence of Walnut Grove Gators’ Janessa Neufeld and Cassidy Irwin during the Bobcats’ 91-46 victory at Walnut Grove Secondary last week (Jan. 16).

It was a tournament which truly lived up to its billing.

Nine of the province’s top 10 AAA senior girls basketball teams, as well as three others listed as honourable mentions, hit the court over

the weekend at the Centennial Secondary Top 10 shootout in Coquitlam.

And when it all said and done, the fourth-ranked South Kamloops Titans held the second-ranked Brookswood Bobcats offence in check, taking the tournament title 59-56.

Prior to that game, Brookswood had averaged nearly 86 points per game in their run to the finals.

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Jessie Brown was named a first team tournament all-star, while Tayla Jackson was a second-team selection and Syd Williams was an honourable mention.

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The Langley Times • Tuesday, January 22, 2013 • 23The Langley Times • Tuesday, January 22, 2013 • 23sports

Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley TimesLangley Thunder’s Cameron Campbell (left) defends against the Surrey Warriors during U16 tier 1 lacrosse at Willoughby Community Park on Jan. 13.

The Aldergrove Kodiaks have quickly returned to their winning ways after seeing their 10-game win streak come to an end.

The junior B hockey club defeated the Port Moody Panthers 5-2 last Wednesday at the Aldergrove Arena and then beat the Mission City Outlaws 3-1 the next night at the Mission Leisure Centre.

The team has won 12 of their

past 13 games.Against Mission, Grant Iles —

an affiliate player suiting up for the first time with Aldergrove — snapped a 1-1 tie with dozen minutes remaining.

Stefan Gonzales added an empty-net goal, while Adam Callegari had scored in the first for the Kodiaks.

In the Panthers game, Gonzales and Spencer McHaffie both had a goal and an assist to

pace the Kodiaks attack, while Tyson Solotki and Ryan Veillet had a goal and an assist apiece.

Callegari had the other Aldergrove goal.

Cole McInnes was in goal for both games, stopping a combined 45 shots.

The Kodiaks will look to make it three in a row when they host the North Delta Devils tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Aldergrove Arena.

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The Abbotsford News is looking for an outstanding Graphic Designer to work on an on-call basis. This opportunity would work well for a designer currently working freelance, with a flexible schedule.

The successful applicant will be a creative and highly-motivated team-player, able to work independently and effectively within deadlines with previous experience working in a business setting. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS6 on Mac OS X.

If you’d like to be part of a great company and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, please send a resume detailing previous experience, and a portfolio showcasing your talent to:

Alana GreenManager, Creative ServicesThe Abbotsford News34375 Gladys AvenueAbbotsford, BC V2S 2H5

[email protected]

Closing date: January 25, 2013We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

2 BIRTHS

Miracles and Magicand Dreams Come True...

With Radiant Smilesand Sparkling Hearts

Erin and James McDonaldWelcome Their Little Baby Boy.

Jackson James McDonaldBorn Friday, Nov. 23rd, 2012

in White Rock, B.C. at 2:24 p.m.Born healthy and perfect...6 lbs, 11 oz and 21 inches

5 IN MEMORIAM

James Glubis (Jim)June 15, 1922 - Jan. 22, 2004

He walks with us down quiet paths and speaks in the wind and rain,

for the magic of memory gives him back to us again.

Always loved, so missed,Wife Dorothy,

Children & Grandchildren.

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7 OBITUARIES

JANTZENHenry Allan

Nov. 16, 1955 - Jan. 7, 2013

Late of Abbotsford, BC passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Prede-ceased by his wife Cathy, mother Kathy (Driediger), step-mother Pat (Keogan), brother Kevin. Survived by father John,siblings; Larry (Dawne), Pat, Pete (Alice), Ron (Debra), Kathy-Anne (Rod), Chris (Shiela), Matt (Mary), K.J. (McNeel) and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Henry was born and raised in Aldergrove and graduated from Aldergrove Senior Secondary. He worked for McDonald Cedar Products prior to joining the RCMP in 1978. He retired after 19 years with the RCMP and returned to BC working for McDonald Cedar, S & R Sawmill and Quigley Construction. Celebra-tion of life will be held Febru-ary 2, 2013 at the Aldergrove Legion from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. No fl owers at the request of the family. Donations can be made to cancer research. A special thanks to the Abbotsford Ambulance atten-dants and the Abbotsford Police Department for their for attendance and support.


7 OBITUARIES

THOME Eileen Dorothy (Nee Henderson)

Born in Vancouver April 11, 1924, predeceased by her husband of 48 years Ervin (Bing) Thome.Mom passed away peacefully, January 16, 2013 at Rose-wood Residential Care in Langley BC, at the age of 88. She will be forever loved and remembered by her daughter Sandi, son Steve and grand-son James, along with mom’s beloved Glen, many loving nieces, nephews and wonder-ful friends. Eileen started her working career at Woodwards in Vancouver when she was 16 years old following which she transferred to the New Westminster store from where she retired. Eileen loved family gatherings, entertaining andspending time in her garden. Eileen leaves those she loved with many wonderful and last-ing memories. In lieu of fl ow-ers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday January 25, 2013 at the Fort Langley Golf Course 9782 McKinnon Crescent in Fort Langley.

To leave a fond memory or message of condolence please visit the Family’s on-line guest book at

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www.blackpress.com THE NEWSServing Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

Graphic DesignerThe award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Graphic Designer.

The successful applicant will be creative, organized and work effectively under tight deadlines, interacting with advertising clients, sales representatives and the creative team. Speed, accuracy and attention to detail is a requirement.

A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS6 on Mac OS X for both print and on-line advertising. Preference will be given to those with technical skills.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

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Closing date: February 1, 2013

Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.


109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIESINFRASTRUCTURE Technician, Servers (Kitimat, BC): CGI is look-ing for an experienced IT profes-sional to work directly with our client and the CGI Client Service Manag-er on-site in Kitmat, BC! This posi-tion will support an environment of about 70 HP, IBM and Dell servers in a complex virtualized network en-vironment including Exchange, Ac-tive Directory and a clustering solu-tion. The full description can be viewed at www.cgi.com/careers Requisition #: J1112-1110 Re-sumes to: [email protected]

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Interested in SALES?Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fi ll Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

Please fax resumes to: 604.888.4688 or visit

Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:Terrifi c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, MealAllowance, 4 weeks Vacation

and Benefi ts Package.Compensation based on prior

driving experience.Apply at www.sperryrail.com

under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

F/T DRIVER/SALES Position, Local Delivery & “off the truck” sales of coffee & related products. Self moti-vated, fi t applicant. Fax 604-532-0900 Email [email protected]

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home

for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do

meaningful, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed applicants

who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or

on weekends for respite. Training, support and

remuneration are provided. Funding is available for

modifi cations to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting

for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 [email protected]

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JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill aposition, this is where your search begins.Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555


130 HELP WANTED16 GENERAL LABOURERS req’d

for Coast Cranberries farm in Langley. Duties incl: general fi eld

work & harvesting. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. $10.25/hour. Fax resume to:

604-888-1037

40 HOURS PER WEEK employment. HIRING NOW till end of June at South Surrey Nursery.No experience necessary.$10.25/hr. Apply in person at:5151 - 152nd St. Surrey.

APPLY NOW!Dinesen Nurseries Ltd.

Nursery LabourNeeded: Full time / seasonal nursery labour. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, load-ing, unloading shrubs and trees. Work is outdoors in all types of weather, involves some heavy lifting. Work is approx. from March to November 2013. No minimum education required. Wages are $10.25/hour

Reply: Fax 604-856-2243 [email protected]

CASHIER and STOCK PERSON for produce store. F/T, P/T. Lang-ley/Willowbrook area 604-533-8828

FARM LABOURERS Req’d for fi eld work. Must be physically capable of performing work. $10.25/hr. 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Sat. Start March 18th until Oct. Fax resume to: Driediger Farms Ltd. 604-888-1502.

FARM WORKERSKrause Farms.

248 St. Langley, B.C.Farm labourers required 5 or 6 days/week or 40-50 hours/week. Horticultural work such as plant-ing, pruning and harvesting crops. Seasonal employment from May to November 2013. Wage $10.25/hr. Submit applica-tions by email only to:

[email protected]

115 EDUCATION


130 HELP WANTED

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]

GARDENERWanted: Retired GardenerPart-time, 2 days/weekSummer months in Langley.

*CUT LAWNS *MAINTAIN GARDENSALL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED.Phone 604-856-0166

HEARING TESTING

Canada’s Leading IndustrialHearing Test company will train

for F/T immed. employment.Includes 4 days BCIT

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Fax: 604-596-8417or email resume to:

[email protected]

New Year New Career!Up to $800/wk

Entry level promoters needed.

Room for traveland rapid advancement.

Must be outgoing and avail immediately

Brandi, 604-777-2195

131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT

RESPITE CaregiversPLEA Community Services So-ciety is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualifi ed applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety require-ments. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Re-cruiting Team at:

604-708-2628 [email protected]

www.plea.bc.ca

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

DISHWASHERSReq’d at Venetis Steak & Seafood

Restaurant. Apply in person: 20511 Douglas Crescent, Langley.

Part-Time Day & Night StaffArby’s In Langley is hiring for Part-Time Day & Night Staff. No experience required. Just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Please apply in person with resume btwn. 2:00 & 4:00p.m.

Tuesday - Friday to Arby’s 20055 Fraser Highway Langley

Attention Manager or fax resume to 604-514-1671

SUBWAY is looking for experienced Sandwich Artists. 6830-216st Lang-ley. Fax:604-530-3701. Email: [email protected]

137 LEGAL

Litigation Lawyer

Murchison Thomson & Clarke LLP, one of Surrey’s leading law fi rms, has an opening for a lawyer to practice in our ICBC defence department. The successful candidate will have 2-5 years ICBC defence experi-ence and a desire to join a team orientated law fi rm.

We offer a competitive salary as well as a full benefi ts package.

Please reply in confi dence to:Carolyn Wilsher, Murchison Thomson & Clarke LLP101-7565 132 StreetSurrey, BC V3W 1K5by Fax: 604-590-2000or [email protected]

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

MENTAL HEALTH CARE AIDE WORKERS

Required for PSR focused home. HEU Certifi ed.

Fax resume to:604-514-0886

115 EDUCATION


139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

RNs: INTERESTED IN PRIVATE PRACTICE?

BioClin Health Care is hiring casual RNs for our private infu-sion and injection clinic opening soon in Pitt Meadows. RNs must have exceptional I.V. skills and critical care experience. Starting RN salary: $38/hr.

Fax resume to Shaazmeen: 1-866-276-2589, or email:

[email protected].

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

LEGAL ASSISTANTExperienced Legal Assistant

required Full-Time. Busy two lawyer Family Law Practice has an opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant.Knowledge of Brief Accounting an asset, excellent client skills are a must and ability to prioritize and multi-task with effi ciency.

We offer a competitive salary with Medical and Dental benefi ts included.

Apply in strict confi denceby email to:

[email protected]

151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGERneeded to run day to day opera-tions in New Westminster at Roy-al City Taxi. This is a F/T position & experience in the taxi cab in-dustry is required. Please e-mail or fax resume only:

fax: 604-525-9622 or email: [email protected]

158 SHIPPING/RECEIVING

SHIPPER/RECEIVERManufacturer of pvc fi ttings located in Abbotsford requires a shipper/receiver. Valid forklift cer-tifi cate and own transportation req. Wage neg. based on experi-ence.

E-mail resume to: [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

BRICKLAYERS NEEDED with own tools & transportation. Please call: 604-533-9664 or 604-788-3544

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required.$1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning.. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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130 HELP WANTED

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE The City of Yellowknife invites applications from qualifi ed candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson - Public Works Department Competition #902-137 Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer - Public Works Depart-ment Competition #902-135 Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspec-tor II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U Closes: February 1, 2013 Submit resumes in confi dence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellow-knife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: [email protected] Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifi cations, please refer to the City of Yellow-knife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at: (867) 920-5603.

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANICS

Wanted forSURREY

Fast Paced, dynamic shops

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Maintenance & Repairs • Diagnostics Of Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts & Hydraulics • Reporting • Inventory Control

QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong Command Of The English Language • 3rd or 4th yr. Apprentices • Certifi ed Journeymen • Driver’s Licence • Self-Starter

WE OFFER: • Industry Leading

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EXPERIENCEDTRUCK PARTSMAN

Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Position available in Surrey location.Union Shop - Full Benefi ts

Forward Resume toAnnish Singh

Fax: 604-888-4749E-mail: [email protected]



FAB Machine Shop looking for en-try / int. level MFG or CAD/CAM technologist. Must be profi cient in autoCAD/Inventor and masterCAM XV. Diploma from BCIT or equiva-lent. email: [email protected]

Growing construction company looking for labourers, CWB certifi ed welders and Experienced heavy duty mechanic. Please forward resume with related experience to [email protected]

Heavy DutyDiesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immedi-ately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE!Please contact Mike e-mail: [email protected] or

fax 604.599.5250

HELP!!! I NEED A KIDNEY. Blood type A+ and told I’ll be on dialysis before the end of the year. If you can help call 1-250-749-4780.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefi ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email [email protected].

MACHINIST wanted for Maple Ridge Machine Shop. Red Seal

w/CNC experience. Exp operating a Horizontal Boring Mill an asset.

Email resume: [email protected]

METAL Fab Shear, Brake, Punch Press Set-Up/Operator for Wire Product Manufacturer in S. Surrey. Day Shift. Exp Req’d. Mechanically inclined, read drawings, measuring, organized, self motivated & strong math skills. [email protected] or fax 604-541-1398.

PUT POWER INTO your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 780-955-HIRE.

SURREY School District No. 36 is hiring a Carpenter responsible for performing skilled tasks related to construction, repair, maintenance, renovation and facilities operations. A BCTQ for Carpentry, BC Drivers’ license and Grade 12 completion are required, and fi ve years Jour-neyman experience in the building maintenance fi eld is an asset. This temp union position offers a liberal benefi t package and attractive wage rate. For more details and to apply by February 4th, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/surrey or www.surreyschools.ca and click on Career Opportunities – Support Staff.

• TRUCK MECHANICS• HOOKTENDERS

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• LOW BED DRIVERSRequired for a growing Lower Mainland logging company. Full -Time opportunities.

Competitive Wages &Benefi ts After 3 months

Please fax:(1)604-796-0318 or e-mail:[email protected]



PERSONAL SERVICES

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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

** MONEY AVAILABLE **1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages

Use the EQUITY in your HOME for Consolidation, Renovation or Any

Reason. Call Donna at BBK Investments Ltd. 604.341.2806

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES

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

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, side-walks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN

F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

246 COUNTERTOPS

JMS Countertops/Custom Splashes15% Disc. w/ad. Free home Consult

30 yrs/refs John 604-970-8424

257 DRYWALL

2 GUYS-A-MUDDIN, We board & l tape it. Over 20 yrs exp. David 778-317-3065 2guysamuddin.com

THREE STAR DRYWALL LTDBoarding, Taping, & texture. Small jobs welcome! Kam 604-551-8047

260 ELECTRICAL

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

C & C Electrical Mechanical• ELECTRICAL

• FULL PLUMBING SERVICES• HVAC GAS FITTING

*Free Est. *Licensed *Insured24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

Generac, Gillette & PowerStation Sales, Service and Repair. 855-834-8484 Absolute Power Ltd Lic. # 86100 A+ Member of BBB www.Apower.ca

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

GRAHAM’S EXCAVATING~ Excavation, Clearing ~

~ Drainage, Final Grading ~Free Estimates, 20 years exp.

Fully Insured/WCB(604)533-9108

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Ser-vice, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,

reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks &

Additions, New Homes

European Quality Workmanship

CONTRACT OR HOURLYFREE ESTIMATES

24 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Per Molsen 604-575-1240


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete renos, decks, kitchens & baths, from start to fi nish. All trades available. Over 25 years experi-ence. Call Derek (604)720-5955www.samconbuilding.com

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

POLAR BEAR PAINTING$299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats)

604-866-6706Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Re-pairs & new installs. Furnace, Boil-ers, Hot water tanks etc. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801. www.panoramaplumbing.com

Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberFurnace Boilers, Hot Water TanksHot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical*Free Est. *Licensed *Insured

24hr. Emergency ServiceC & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSCanuck Roofi ng All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVALRecycled Earth Friendly• Estate Services • Electronics

• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

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BUDDY WITH A TRUCKJunk Removal. Yard & Construction

Clean-up. We Haul It All..... 604-763-8867

374 TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

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PETS

456 FEED & HAY

2nd CUT LOCAL HAY $4.00 a bale.

Phone (604)813-3065

MIXED SPECIES HOG FUEL 1” minus mixed berry mulch,Red Cedar coarse hog fuel

Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500

477 PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073

BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: [email protected]

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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

Chihuahua pups, 3M/3F, ready Valentine’s day, fi rst shots, de-wormed. $750. (604)796-8685

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blue, 9 wks, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done $800 (604)308-5665

Jack Russell dogs, male & female. Looking for their forever family home. Must understand the breed. Great with kids, very healthy, shots up to date. $100 for both. 604-273-6270.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx. 20 to 150 lbs. Call 604-302-2357

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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PETS

477 PETS

SHELTIES 3 SABLE. 7 mo. old F. spayed & both shots. Two 3 mo old one w/white body & spotted. Loveable, sweet pups. 604-826-6311

STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC registered. Staffi es, only 6 left. Call Candace 604-780-4771

YORKIE X POMERANIAN. Two females, all shots, vet checked, dewormed. $650. 604-504-5438.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

Fridge $195; Stove $175Washer $175; Dryer $175

Stackers & DishwasherWarranty, delivery, low prices

604-534-4402-----------------------------------------

APPLIANCES WANTED* Free pick-up*604-339-0744

523 UNDER $100

BEDROOM DRESSER with mirror & 9 drawers. $55. 604-534-6216

545 FUEL

FULLY SEASONED, Alder, Maple, Birch. Split & Delivered. Free kin-dling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET*Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560 MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Cana-da/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall in-cluded. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, educa-tion, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportu-nities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

For Restless or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEAMER CHEST, very old. curved top. needs some work. $50. North Delta. 604-591-9740

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE IN NELSON:Busy fl ower shop and event rental business in high traffi c location. Buy this business in

time for the 2013 season,already taking bookings.Complete package price

includes all inventory,assets, supplies, vending

cooler, walk-in cooler,commercial dishwasher,

2007 Dodge Van and much more. $125,000.00 Serious

inquires please [email protected] or call

250-505-3321

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langleytimes.com Tuesday, January 22, 2013 A27

On October 18, 2012, at at or

near 194th Street and 80th

Avenue, Langley, B.C., Peace

Officer(s) of the Langley RCMP

seized, at the time indicated, the

subject property, described as: a

1989 Ford Ranger; BCLP EF4919;

VIN:1FTCR10TXKUB83177, on or

about 00:30 Hours.

The subject property was seized

because there was evidence

that the subject property had

been used in the commission of

an offence (or offences) under

Criminal Code of Canada s.

354(1) (Possession of Stolen

Property Obtained by Crime).

Notice is hereby given that

the subject property, CFO file

Number: 2013-1373, is subject

to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of

the CFA and will be forfeited to

the Government for disposal by

the Director of Civil Forfeiture

unless a notice of dispute is filed

with the Director within the time

period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed

by a person who claims to have

an interest in all or part of the

subject property. The notice of

dispute must be filed within 60

days of the date upon which this

notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of

a notice of dispute, which

must meet the requirements

of Section 14.07 of the CFA,

from the Director’s website,

accessible online at www.

pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture.

The notice must be in writing,

signed in the presence of a

lawyer or notary public, and

mailed to the Civil Forfeiture

Office, PO Box 9234 Station

Provincial Government, Victoria,

B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

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REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

640 RECREATIONAL

2700 + Sq Ft log home on beauti-ful west Sheridan Lake water-front. $569,000.

www.DarrelWarman.ca

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

1/2 Month Free LANGLEY CITY

Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 BedroomHeat, Hot Water,

604-530-0030www.cycloneholdings.ca

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY 2/bdrm apt. Very nice & clean. Laminate fl oor. N/S, N/P. 2 car pkng. $950/mo. Avail immed. 604-266-1292.

LANGLEY: 5530 - 208 St. Quiet, clean, spacious 2 bdrm. 4 Appls, ht/wtr, prkg incl. $885/mo. Res. Mgr. N/S, N/P. Avail Mar 1st. Call 604-534-1114 between 9am - 8pm.

LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, crime free bldg. Incl. heat, n/p, refs. req’d. $710. 604-530-6384.

LANGLEY CITY, 5521 203rd St. Beautiful 2bdrms, 2bath, w/d, d/w, balcony, 1000+ sq/ft, near transit & shops. NS/NP. $875/mo incl gas F/P. Call 604-338-8479.

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV,laundry & parking. No Pets

BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-533-6945

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

LANGLEY CITY

CHESTNUT PLACEApartments

20727 Fraser Highway1 & 2 Bedrooms availincl heat/hot water/cableCriminal record check may be req’d.

Ph: 604-533-4061

Langley

CLAYMORE APTS* RENTAL INCENTIVES *

All new tenancies will be en-tered into a draw for 1 mth of free rent. 1 & 2 bdms avail. now & Feb. 1st. Close to shopping, schools & transit. Some pets ok.

5374 - 203rd St, LangleyCall 604-533-9780

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY

The Village atThunderbird Centre

Deluxe 2 bdrm suites available.Large balconies, fi replace, in-suite laundry. No Pets.

Live, shop, work & play all inone location. Next to Colossus

Theater (200th & #1 Hwy).

Call 604-881-7111thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.comwww.bentallkennedyresidential.com

www.ThunderbirdVillage.caBentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

LIMERICK MANORNear Langley City Hall & shops

Bachelor suite - $6351 bdrm - $720 - $750/month

2 bdrm - $870/monthInc. heat/storage/parking

Adult orientedSorry - no pets

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

Northland Apartments19777 Willowbrook Dr.,

Langley

1 & 2 BDRM APTSAVAILABLE NOW!

Newer building, secure entry,5 appl’s including insuite washer

and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balconies. No pets

CLOSE TO SHOPPING, Superstore & Willowbrook mall.

CALL 604-533-7710

TOWN & COUNTRY

APARTMENTS5555 208th Street, LangleyStudio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor

swimming pool and rec facility.Includes heat & 1 parking stall.

No pets

Phone 604-530-1912WALNUT GROVE 2 br + den exec condo, 2bth, ns $1295. 6app. fp, prkg, sm pet. 604-319-7416

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 700-2100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604.

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N or 12,000sf. @ $4.25sf. + 3N3 phase and single phase power.

3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

LANGLEY, central. Clean 3 bdrm. insuite lndry, close to parks, shops & schools, fenced yard. Avail now. N/P. $950 + util. 604-754-0704

LANGLEY CITY CTR, lower 1/2, pri entr, 1 bdrm, bright, 800 sf, Carport, storage. Now. $850. (604)807-5848

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

LANGLEY: 4 Bdrm Mobile home + addition on 1 acre farm setting. $1600/mo. Feb 1. (604)534-6017.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Aldergove Downtown- 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 1/2 acre fenced yard, close to all ammen. $1500/m + util. call: 778-859-2481

GUILDFORD 15912-101 Ave. 3bdrm bsmt hse 5 appl fncd yd sun-deck $1800m N/P 778-564-1847

SOUTH Surrey 3 Beds 2 Baths House at 16485 18 Ave. Near Wall-Mart and shopping area, Southridge High School. big plan and yard. $1800/Mo. Phone at 778-995-4722 or email to [email protected].

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

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749 STORAGE

BROOKSWOOD. 23ft. X 23ft. STORAGE SHED. Avail. immed. $300/month 604-534-3315

750 SUITES, LOWER

ALDERGROVE; 1 Bdrm bsmt ste. Avail Feb 1st. $650/mo incl utils. Newly reno’d. Call: 604-536-3347

ALDERGROVE: 2 Bdrm gr/lvl bsmt ste. Nr both schls, bus & shops. Immed. N/P. $725. 604-628-2200

ALDERGROVE 2 bdrm. suite, Now. 4 appl. f/p, N/S N/P. $800 incl utils 604-856-1705, 604-856-5106

ALDERGROVE Bright large 2 bdrm ground level. $900/m. Ns/np. Avail now. 604-857-9835 / 604-825-0506.

ALDERGROVE bright spacious 1 bdrm suite in new area. Avail immed, no pets, $650/mo incl utils. 1-778-970-1313 or 604-825-8886.

CLOVERDALE 60/184. In BRAND NEW HOUSE: bright 1 or 2bdr gr/lvl all new appli’s, nr amens/bus/schls, Avail now, ns/np. $650 or $900 incl utils & cable. 604-576-1987.

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RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWER

CLOVERDALE, 62/175 St. 2 Bdrm ste. Avail Feb 1st. N/S, N/P. $800 incl gas/hydro. 604-897-3814.

751 SUITES, UPPER

ALDERGROVE - 268/Fraser Hwy.4 Bdrm in a nice Christian home - nice area, nr all amens, schls, bus. N/S, N/P, No Party. Avail immed. Rent negotiable. Call 604-856-7910

ALDERGROVE. 3 BDRM UPPER, $1100 + 2/3 util. Feb 1/Mar 1. Sep laundry. N/S, N/P. 604-856-5527.

WILLOUGHBY 195/72 Ave 1 bdrm coach. $800 incl utils/cbl/net & lndry NS/NP. Avail Feb 15. 604-710-3950

752 TOWNHOUSES

ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H. 1.5 bths. Fncd yd. fam.complex. $1050 & up. Sm dog ok. 778- 551-2696.

LANGLEY 203 St., 3 bdrm, 2 baths, F/P, amenities room, swim pool, hottub, exercise room, etc. Feb 1st.$1600/mo incl h.wtr. (604)556-0177

LANGLEY

RIVERSIDE GARDENSFAMILY COMPLEX

Spacious 3 Bdm TownhomesAvailable February 1st

Close to shopping, schools, parks & transit.

Outdoor pool & Resident Manager. Some pets ok.

#36 – 5210 203 Street, Langley.Call 604.532.2036

TRANSPORTATION

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

FORD F-150 stock side mirrors. Brand new, black with silver trim. $600.00 for the set. 604-328-2837 (Maple Ridge)

TIRE CHAINS - Heavy duty V-Bar cam chains for one ton dually p/u truck. Fits 16 inch dually wheels. $160. 604-328-2837 ( Maple Ridge)

810 AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 NISSANMAXIMA GLEFully loaded, 203K,

gun metal silver, excellent condition

new tires/brakes. $2000.

Call: (604)817-4226

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 HYUNDAI Sonata. 48000kms. Great ext/int. V6 auto. $5,800. (ph) 778-549-1943

830 MOTORCYCLES

THE ONE - THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888-999-7882.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2007 GMC SIERRA 1500 auto, V6, reg cab, short box, 90K, $7700 fi rm. (604)538-4883

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAND OTHERS

RE: TERRANCE CRAIG ROTHWELLalso known as TERRENCE CRAIG ROTHWELL, Deceased, formerly of #306 20680 56 Avenue, Langley, BC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of TER-RANCE CRAIG ROTHWELL, also TERRENCE CRAIG ROTH-WELL, who died on October 28, 2012, are hereby required to send particulars of those claims to WILLIAM ALAN ROTHWELL, c/o Brawn Karras & Sanderson on or before February 15, 2013, after which date the estate’s as-sets will be distributed, having re-gard only to the claims that have been received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAND OTHERS

Re: The Estate of JAMES PRESTON HAMILTON,

deceased, formerly of 3920 - 205A Street, Langley,British Columbia, V3A 2A3

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James Preston Hamilton, de-ceased, are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, BMO Trust Company, c/o Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP at 200 - 4769 - 222nd Street, Langley, B.C., V2Z 3C1, on or before Feb-ruary 28, 2013, after which date the Executor, BMO Trust Compa-ny will distribute the estate among parties entitled to it, hav-ing regard to the claims of which the Executor, BMO Trust Compa-ny, then has notice.

WAREHOUSEMANS’ LIEN

Whereas, Nathan Kleger, Is indebted to David Matich

For storage and towing on a:40’ shipping container

holding A partial disassembled Pan-a-Bode house

A lien is claimed under the ActThere is presently an amount dueand owing of $2625 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale.

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of February, 2013 or thereafter, the said container and house will be sold. The container and contents are currently stored at Can-Am Auctions, 6780 Glover Road, Langley BC V2Y 1S6. This property was originally placed in storage October 2007.

For more information call Can-Am Auctions 604-534-0901

818 CARS - DOMESTIC


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99¢/lbMexico Grown

South Point AnnexWillowbrook South Point Annex Walnut GateSouth Point Annex

Fresh & Flavourful (1 pint)

Grape Tomatoes

BOXES /$3Mexico Grown

Creamy & Smooth

Jumbo Avocados

PIECES /$5Mexico Grown

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weekend protest

mother earth

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