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By TOM FLETCHERBlack Press

VICTORIA – A work-to-rule campaign by public school teach-ers, set to begin on the fi rst day of school, is only one dispute expected in education in the coming year.

Th e B.C. Teachers Federation confi rmed Wednesday it will fi le strike notice to take eff ect Tuesday morning. Th e BCTF says phase one will be to refuse administrative duties such as meet-ing with principals, supervising playgrounds and writing report cards.

Th e union and the employers’ association are far apart on a range of issues, including salary and a list of benefi t improve-ments sought by the BCTF.

One major point in dispute is the meaning of a B.C. Supreme Court decision handed down this spring on the government’s 2002 removal of class size and composition from teacher bargain-ing. BCTF president Susan Lambert says the decision means the government must add $336 million to the public school budget to guarantee a level of service.

“Teachers are determined in this round of bargaining to regain those lost services, jobs and resources to meet students’ needs,” Lambert said.

Education Minister George Abbott has repeatedly said any set-tlement must fi t with the government’s “net zero” mandate that other public service unions have already accepted. Abbott said in an interview Wednesday that the BCTF is demanding “restora-tion of the world as it existed in 2001, and once that’s done, then they’ll start talking.”

Abbott said the court does not prescribe an outcome, but gives the two sides a year to work out a compromise.

On another long-running dispute, Abbott said he hopes to have amendments ready for the fall legislature session to revamp the B.C. College of Teachers. He said the current system still allows teachers who have complaints against them to surrender their teaching certifi cate, avoid a disciplinary record, and then get rein-stated to teach in a diff erent district later on.

A review of the college last year by Victoria lawyer Don Avison found that even teachers with criminal convictions, including one case of sexual assault of students and another of cocaine traf-fi cking, were able to resume teaching.

A bright spot for the new school year is the completion of B.C.’s full-day kindergarten project, which is now available province-wide. Th ere are 37,000 kindergarten students expected to enrol in the program, aft er a $150 million investment in classrooms and an operating budget expanded to $345 million.

Abbott said some parents were apprehensive about putt ing fi ve-year-olds into a full-day school program, but the pilot program last year was well received.

“It was remarkable how the kids embraced play-based learning that is a part of the kindergarten program,” he said.

HARRY HUNT PHOTOPhotographer Susan Calbeck and Patti Dale Animal Shelter dog Brew will be taking photos of the public’s pets by donation to the Langley Animal Protection Society on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fundraiser is sponsored by Sunlife Financial, Abbotsford and to reserve your spot call 604-857-5055.

Capturing a Dog’s LifeCapturing a Dog’s Life

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A group of 22 construction workers mainly from Abbotsford and Langley claimed a $3.3 million 6/49 jackpot Wednesday aft ernoon at the B.C. Lott ery Corporation’s Vancouver offi ce.

Th e group’s ticket was pur-chased Aug. 24 at the Red Apple Grocery on Marshall Road in Abbotsford.

Each member of the crew – who work at Rempel Bros. Concrete in

Langley – will receive a cheque for $149,000.

Wayne Vander-Hoek of Abbotsford is the organizer of the group lott ery pool.

“I got a call telling me that our group had won,” he said. “I didn’t know whether to laugh or start crying.”

Seven of the winners are from Abbotsford, eight are from Langley and the rest are from Surrey, White Rock, Delta and 100 Mile House.

Construction workers share big loto prize

Lottery pool winners celebrate their $3.3 million prize.

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HARRY HUNT PHOTOJack Froese was among the 157 local farmers and supporters who golfed August 31 to raise $36,800 for the Union Gospel Mission at the annual B.C. Turkey and Eggs Charity Golf Tournament. The turkey and egg producers have hosted the event every year since 2005 and have raised over $170,000 in that time to feed the hungry in Vancouver, New Westminster and Mission on a regular basis. Brendan McLellan, a former client at the mission, spoke at the banquet that followed the golfi ng event to express thanks for the support of the farmers. The golfi ng committee of Alf Wall, Bodo Goetzke and James Krahn also gave their thanks to the many farmers and suppliers who came out in support of the cause.

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By JOHN MORROWBlack Press

Abbotsford Fire Rescue responded to a workshop fi re on a farm at 5192 Ross Road at approximately 6:15 Saturday evening.

Th e fi re was reported by the owner who heard what she originally believed to be fi re crackers being lit off . When the noises continued to get louder she went to inves-tigate where the sounds were coming from and discovered that her machine shop was on fi re.

Upon arrival fi re crews observed a large brick structure with heavy amounts of smoke and fl ame coming through the remains of the already collapsed roof. Th e brick structure was connected to a wood frame outbuilding that was also becoming involved in fi re.

Approximately 27 fi refi ghters and 10 apparatus from 6 fi re halls responded to the fi re. Th ere have been no injuries reported. An early assessment of the estimated dam-age is approximately $100,000. Th e cause of the fi re is undetermined at this time.

Shop destroyed in Ross Road fi re

JOHN MORROW PHOTOFirefi ghters douse hot spots after an explosion and fi re destroyed the contents of a shop and heavily damaged an attached wooden structure at a farm in the 5100 block Ross Road on Saturday evening.

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When full-day kindergarten was implemented at Sandy Hill elemen-tary in Abbotsford a year ago, long-time teacher Sylvia Tuytel was skeptical.

Now, she is one of its biggest pro-ponents, as the remainder of schools throughout the province – including 10 in Abbotsford – move from half-day to full-day classes.

Tuytel and her colleague, Shelley Portas, who both teach French immer-sion kindergarten at the school, rave about the advantages of having their young charges in the classroom for a full day, fi ve days a week.

“We’ve been calling it the gift of time,” Tuytel said.

Tuytel, a teacher for 28 years, said she was initially concerned that kindergar-ten would become “too much of an aca-demic experience,” but the ministry of education curriculum has not changed. Instead, the students have more oppor-tunities for learning and socialization built into fun playtime sessions, she said.

She said she was also worried that a full day would be too overwhelming and exhausting for the young students.

“My expectation was that children weren’t ready, but (in the end) I was still running to keep up with them ... Th ey were ready and they were happy to be here. Th ey were a very enthusiastic group of learners.”

Tuytel said parents who had reserva-tions about full-day sessions also grew to see the benefi ts.

“Th e general consensus by the end of the year is that they (the kids) were very happy ... and they were not fatigued.”

She said the only thing she would change is to extend the “gradual entry” period for kids at the start of the school year.

Students begin with partial days and smaller groups, and must be integrated into full-day sessions by Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Tuytel said she would prefer to

see that period extended to the end of September.

“Th e children need some extra time to build their confi dence.”

But not everyone has supported the move to full-day kindergarten. Kids First Parents Association of Canada, which supports parental care over daycare, has said there is no benefi t to the longer ses-sions compared to the half-day ones.

Full-day kindergarten can be viewed as babysitt ing rather than education, the group stated in a submission to the Early Childhood Learning Agency, which con-ducted a feasibility study on the issue in 2008.

In that submission, Kids First cited a study that showed kids do bett er on aca-demic tests when they start kindergarten later than age fi ve.

“Finnish formal schooling begins at age seven, and Finland has the highest literacy rankings,” the Kids First report said.

A total of 19 schools in Abbotsford off ered full-day kindergarten in the 2010/11 school year. Th ese sites were selected for the fi rst phase because they could most easily accommodate the increased class time without having to add portables or undergo renovations.

A total of 962 Abbotsford students were enrolled in full-day classes last year, while another 405 att ended half-day ses-sions.

Th e remaining 10 schools move to full-day kindergarten for the 2011/12 school year, which began Tuesday, Sept. 6.

School district spokesman Dave Stephen said the projected kindergarten enrolment is 1,360, although that num-ber will become more exact when the offi cial count is fi nalized at the end of September.

Th e other seven schools moving to full-time kindergarten are: Auguston, Bradner, Dr. T. A. Swift , McMillan, Mt. Lehman, ASIA/North Poplar and Prince Charles.

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assault charges against the other three, aged 19 to 21.

Two of them are from Maple Ridge, while the youngest one is from Alder-grove.

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Metro Vancouver has purchased a two hectare (fi ve acre) parcel of land to be added to Campbell Valley Regional Park, with funding provided by the Heritage Parkland Acquisition Fund.

“We are delighted with the pur-chase,” said Gayle Martin, Metro Vancouver Parks committ ee chair. “Th e property adds a key piece to the park’s continuity and enables us to advance a new 1.4 km section of the Perimeter Trail along 200th Street, set for construction in early September.”

Th e fi rst leg of the Perimeter Trail was completed along 8 Avenue in 2009, introducing cycling into the park for the fi rst time. Th e mile-stone marked the beginning of a multi-year project to extend the trail around the park’s 14 kilometre

perimeter. “Th e addition of the new park-

land brings us closer to realizing this long standing plan.”

Th e former Langley School Board property is surrounded by Campbell Valley Regional Park on three sides. Its location along 200 Street makes it an ideal location for future park amenities, includ-ing the new trail, which will be popular with pedestrians, provide more wheelchair access and family cycling options and provide a con-nection to emerging community cycling routes.

South Carvolth School closed in 2006 due to a lack of registration and the property was made avail-able for purchase. Th e school build-ing itself is not of long-term interest for the park program and will likely be deconstructed. In the interim,

Metro Vancouver may consider proposals for temporary use that would be compatible with the park, zoning and the community. For the 2011/12 school year, the building will be occupied by the Roots and Wings Montessori School which needs a temporary venue while it completes construction of new facilities in Surrey.

Att racting over 550,000 visitors annually, Campbell Valley Regional Park is one of 33 regional park sites managed by Metro Vancouver. Located in the Township of Langley, the park’s rolling mead-ows, fi elds, and forested landscapes typify the Fraser Valley’s rural and natural heritage.

Th is rich history is celebrated annually at “Country Celebration,” an award winning family event coming up on Sept. 17 and 18.

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By MIRANDA GATHERCOLEBlack Press

You can almost hear the loud engines of hundreds of restored and custom cars parading down Fraser Highway.

Th e Langley Good Times Cruise-In is just around the cor-ner, with the show taking over Downtown Langley on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Aft er being “closed for the sea-son” in 2010, president Riccardo Sestito and his Cruise-In commit-tee are bringing back the event revamped and bett er than ever.

“I can’t wait for fi rst thing in the morning when the radios go quiet and you can watch the cars rolling in,” Sestito said. “Th en aft er that the mayhem starts up again.”

Th e 100,000 visitors who are expected can enjoy hundreds of hot rods, street rods and antique cars lining the streets of the Downtown Langley core, along with familiar Cruise-In food and entertainment and even some new att ractions.

Th e Cascades Casino parking lot will once again be home to the

motorcycle show and a brand new customs sideshow, with the best of the best custom built cars.

California burger chain In-N-Out Burgers will also be making their way back up to Canada, serv-ing their famous “double-double” burgers.

Another Cruise-In favourite, Th e Ultimate Garage raffl e, is back again with a grand prize worth nearly $20,000.

Th e streets will also be fi lled with rock ‘n roll classics from the 50’s and 60’s performed by Elvis Elite and the Dick Cash Band.

But with a year off to refl ect on Cruise-In’s past, some new changes are now being implemented.

Th e most signifi cant is the can-cellation of the Friday night cruise to the Twilight Drive-in Th eatre in Aldergrove prior to the Saturday show. Th is is to try and quell dan-gerous street racing and burnouts that occurred in 2009.

“Friday night was always my favourite part,” Sestito said. “You have all the vendors sett ing up in the middle of the night, cars cruis-

ing around. It’s gone this year, but if things go well, you never know.”

What will remain are a great show on Saturday and a swap meet on Sunday. New merchants, con-tests and performances are being included to make the event bett er than ever before.

And as always, the event is all about supporting local charities.

Th is year Cruise-In is supporting the Langley Stroke Recovery, Valley Th erapeutic Equestrian Association and the Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Well over $1 million has been raised to support local chari-ties since Cruise-In’s beginning in 1997. Organizers are excited to be able to bring this great fundraiser back to life.

Sestito, along with vice-presi-dent Keith Wilson, secretary Lori Watt s, and directors Eric Taylor, Audrey Stebanuk, Dick Hooper and Mitch Desrochers have been hard at work all year to give Langley an excellent show. To volunteer or register your vehicle at the Langley Good Times Cruise-In, visit:

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By BRENDA ANDERSONBlack Press

With more than two laps to go around McLeod Athletic Park’s quarter mile track last Wednesday evening, Wes Barker already had an inkling that his att empt at breaking a Guinness World Record was on shaky ground.

Th e balance of his load — his longtime friend Kevin Kokoska — was off just enough to prevent Barker from gett ing his name in the famous book for the fastest one-mile fi reman carry.

“At two and a half laps, I was so off balance, I almost put him down,” said Barker.

With a crowd cheer-ing him on, he persisted, but as the fi nish line approached, it all became too much for him to han-dle.

“I carried him almost 14 minutes; I just couldn’t hold him any longer.”

With just 200 metres to go, Barker set the 6’5” Kokoska on the ground and reluctantly admitt ed defeat.

“Th ere were a lot of people there and it was a lot louder than we thought it would be,” he said, explaining that he’d had diffi culty hearing the shouts from the timer marking his progress.

But Barker’s not blam-ing the noise of the crowd for tripping him up.

“I think having that many people wasn’t real-ly an issue — I think I might have got myself too worked up,” he said.

“Practice is easier, because it’s quieter and

I’m not overly hyped up. And in practice I can take as many tries as I want.”

Speaking the follow-ing morning about his narrowly failed att empt, Barker acknowledged he was a litt le afraid to watch the video of his eff ort.

“It was just this slow crumble,” said the 25-year-old professional magician and D.W. Poppy grad.

A former university basketball player who worked for two years as a forestry fi refi ghter, Barker had to drop from 220 to 195 pounds to match Kokoska’s weight.

Guinness Record rules state that the person being carried must weigh at least as much as the person who is att empting the record.

So he upped his cardio training, hit the weight room and practised carry-ing his buddy until he felt ready to make an offi cial att empt.

Barker estimated that about 200 people were at the track next to Langley Secondary School on Wednesday evening to cheer him on as he went aft er the existing record of 15 minutes and 11 sec-onds.

Some were folks he knew, who’d learned about the att empt from his announcement on Facebook, others just happened to be at the park.

“People were coming up to me that I’d never met, and saying how cool it was,” he said.

“It wasn’t even for a cause — just some goof-

ball trying to break a world record.”

Barker checked out a few of the existing Guinness records before deciding on the fi reman carry.

“Th ere are a lot of strange ones, like the most cucumbers snapped in half in a minute,” he said with a chuckle.

(Th at’s 75, by the way).

But he wanted to try something a bit “stunt-y and physical.”

Wednesday’s att empt was Barker’s fi rst, but by no means his last shot at the record.

“I put in six months of eff ort. I have to try again,” he said, adding he’ll take at least another month to recover and prepare.

“It’s the most pain I’ve ever been in,” he said.

Barker also gives a lot of credit to Kokoska who, three days earlier, had completed a gruelling

12-and-a-half hour Iron Man triathlon.

To then allow some-one to carry him, slung over their shoulder, for 14 minutes is no small thing, Barker said.

“You should see the bruises he gets.”

Still, Kokoska is game to give it another try.

“He said, ‘I don’t want you to, but I’ll let you.’”

Th ere are a few things Barker plans to do dif-ferently on his second att empt.

For example, he’d like to have the time put up on the score clock so he can monitor his progress; he’ll make sure he’s more focused.

In the meantime, he’ll continue to work on building his strength and endurance.

“Next time, he said, “there will be nothing stopping me.”

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HARRY HUNTER PHOTOSupporters ran alongside Wes Barker and cheered from the stands at McLeod Athletic Park as he attempted to carry Kevin Kokoska a distance of a mile in world record time.

HARRY HUNT PHOTOFatigue caught up with Wes Barker as he approached the last 200 yards of his record-breaking attempt with the fi re-man’s carry.

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VICTORIA – Bill Vander Zalm’s most fantastic claim aft er the defeat of the harmo-nized sales tax was that B.C. could go back to the old pro-vincial sales tax in six weeks if the government wanted to.

Remember, this is the guy who once fi gured he could run an election campaign out of his car. He also promised to cut the price of beer, and then once elected, brought in a property purchase tax instead, without consultation. But I digress.

Vander Zalm’s typically simplistic analysis soon gave rise to another conspiracy the-ory. Th at’s the one that holds that the B.C. Liberals are drag-ging their feet on reinstating the old provincial sales tax so they can rake in added revenue for another 18 months. Th at would help repay the federal government $1.6 billion for the transition fund that helped B.C. institute the HST.

Th e fi nance ministry pro-vided some details to get a bett er sense of the task ahead. First, there are 70,000 busi-nesses in B.C. that switched their accounting and point-of-sale systems to the HST. It’s not likely that they kept notes, hardware and soft ware on hand in anticipation of having to switch back.

Th en there are the roughly 1,000 businesses that start up each month in B.C. Assuming most of that continues, by the

time the federal and provincial governments undo the HST in March 2013, there will be thousands of businesses that have no experience dealing with the PST. Th ey’re in for an unpleasant surprise.

Here’s one example. Smart Tax Alliance co-chair Mike Jagger got involved in the eff ort to defend the HST because of his experience run-ning a security company in Vancouver. Due to the ambig-uous nature of the PST rules, he got expert advice on how to pay the tax. Th ree diff erent experts gave him three diff er-ent answers.

You have probably heard by now that aft er the rejection of the HST by 55 per cent of vot-ers, the PST is to be reinstated as it was before July 2010.

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon vowed, “I can assure British Columbians PST will not be applied to such items as restaurant meals, bikes and gym memberships – just as it was before the HST was intro-duced in B.C.”

Th at sounds prett y defi ni-tive. But I’ve learned in the last two years that there is seldom a simple answer with sales taxes.

For instance, should B.C. reduce tobacco taxes by seven per cent? Unless you’re a smoker, you probably didn’t notice that the HST raised the price of cigarett es by that amount. Tobacco was PST

exempt, with the province historically having chosen to impose a separate “sin tax” instead.

Liquor taxes also went down under HST, from a 10-per-cent provincial tax to seven per cent. Th e B.C. gov-ernment increased the Liquor Distribution Branch markup to hold onto the revenue, bill-ing it as a policy move so as not to encourage drinking.

Th e hotel room tax also went down by a point under HST. Should that be raised? Th ese are policy decisions that still must be made, with the province still in defi cit.

• A correction to last week’s column: I referred to a PST reduction for Toyota Prius hybrids, suggesting it would be restored.

In fact this tax break had a sunset clause, and would have expired in March 2011 in any case.

B.C.’s 2008 “green budget” brought in a series of PST incentives for fuel-effi cient vehicles, from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how car-bon-effi cient they were.

PST exemptions were also extended to Energy Star appli-ances.

Th e centerpiece of that budget was the carbon tax.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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IRICE: Ingrid Rice’s View Walking — the best activity we everstumbled into

Do you walk?In a world that rushes to embrace the latest fi tness craze,

whether it’s spinning, boxercise or hot yoga, walking’s oft en dis-missed as dull, or exclusive to the elderly, the physical equivalent of doing crosswords to keep the brain sharp.

But take a stroll with me a moment as I make a case that it’s not only a great pursuit, but arguably one of the best things humans stumbled into since their knuckle-dragging days.

If spring ever arrives—did it skip a year?—and the sun stays long enough to warm the air, the streets will suddenly spring to life as neighbours venture out to walk.

As they tread along, they’ll fi nd an array of fantastic benefi ts.Walk long enough and it’s a stress buster, aids weight loss and

releases endorphins—a fantastic, guilt-free drug.Ever get depressed? Go for walk.Dealing with grief? It’s possible to walk your way through the

pain and to a new start. Just stick with it.Need creative inspiration? Pose the question and let it per-

colate as you move your limbs. Insight is oft en around the next bend.

Need to talk to someone about a touchy subject? Convince them to hit the sidewalk. It’s surprising how by putt ing one foot in front of the other, eyes focused in the same direction, the im-passe suddenly becomes manageable.

It can be spiritual. Pilgrims have long sought connection to God through walking. Average folks stumble into that, too, if they do it long enough. Many have reported as much aft er do-ing the Way of St. James, also known as Camino de Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage across northern Spain that people have done for more than 1,000 years.

Many say walking has cleared the clutt er in their minds and helped them fi nd focus and meaning.

If that sounds like a load of baloney, why not take a walk to ease your digestion?

Walking is virtually universal.You don’t have to be beautiful, petite, or have a six pack to

start. You don’t need $600 equipment or $20 for a class. It doesn’t have to be sunny, and thankfully, it doesn’t even need to be spring.

In my life, I’ve had good walking role models.My parents love to walk, and theirs is the meandering style.

Th ey have an enviable curiosity about everything, and seem to know the name of every fl ower and bird.

My in-laws walked across England a few years ago, from pub to pub, and called it the adventure of a lifetime.

Like most physical activities, it can become addictive.In my adult life, everywhere I’ve lived I’ve instinctively sought

a route, and always an alternate, longer one for the days they’re needed.

Aft er dinner has always been a favourite time. No matt er how stressful the day, just by walking and keeping at it for a while—and some days a while is quite a long time—there’s the tangible lift . A feeling that the body and mind have been soothed.

Some say there’s also a benefi t to walking away from your home. With each step, there’s respite, a greater distance from bills, home repairs, family feuds. It’s like a 30-minute Club Med break when you can’t do the real thing.

Walk your neighbourhood and there’s always something to see. New houses going up, or renovations. New gardens planted. New faces.

In my neighbourhood, two women in their 40s are out every morning, commuter coff ee mugs in hand, chatt ing away. It’s obvious they love it.

If enough people like them get out and start moving, the streets look friendlier, crime goes does down and people think man, what a great place to live.

Th ink about it: Where would you rather live, a Florida suburb where everyone drives and gets their exercise on a bike in front of the TV?

Or in a Tuscan town, where everyone comes out in the eve-ning for promenade.

Or as it’s called in Italian, la passeggiata.Or in English: good living.

• Chris Bryan is editor of the New Westminster NewsLeader. [email protected]


L E T T E R SLetters may be submitted via email to [email protected]

or fax 604-856-5212 or deliver to 27118 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3P6

Editor: Councillor Steve Ferguson, in a re-

cent lett er, att empts to revise the re-cent Langley Township tax history.

He lauds the recently departed Mr Bateman for his commitment to the bugetary process and their collective “diligent “ work as members of the fi -nance task force.

Coun. Charlie Fox, in his recent an-nouncement indicating his intention to stand for re-election as councillor states his commitment to hold tax in-creases to the rate of infl ation.

I would point out that these three

and their colleagues were responsible for tax increases in the last two bud-gets of over twice the rate of infl ation. Th ey fought the concept of a fi nance task force and staunchly rejected all of its recommendations.

Mr. Ferguson stated at the time that staff ’s budget requests were rea-sonable and justifi ed because, “they wouldn’t ask for the money if they didn’t need it.”

All of these councillors pursued the very costly, too early, too fast re-placement of paid on call fi refi ght-ers. We now have a very expensive,

well-equipped, effi cient, full-time fi re fi ghting system over a large area with no fi re hydrants.

A very costly cart before the horse issue at taxpayer’s expense.

All of these councillors fi ercely ig-nored the loud support for reasonable and low tax increases. Th ey legislated rates double the rate of infl ation, ig-noring the concerns of constituents.

Th ey can’t be allowed to revise his-tory as they cower in the glare of their record and we approach their replace-ment in the impending election.

Robert Moats, Langley

Editor: I am a single mom of a 14 year

old daughter, and we have lived in Aldergrove for over fi ve years now.

Just over three years ago I had to transfer my daughter halfway through the year to Bett y Gilbert school. She did not make this transition easy, but from day one the school worked with her and me to try and help to get her sett led.

During the past four years, the staff at Bett y Gilbert have gone above and beyond in their scope of pro-active support. Th ey have gone the extra mile in their sup-port for my daughter.

Th ey never gave up on her; they said many times that they would not let her slip through the cracks.

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD in grade 3, that has some-times been a big challenge for the teachers, assistants and school counsellors, not to mention the principal, but again, they never gave up on her.

I truly believe the staff at Bett y Gilbert were like a family to both me and my daughter. Th ey have upwards of 300 kids at the school,

and if my daughter was not at school by 9 a.m., my phone would be ringing by 9:01, wondering where my daughter was, this is just another example of the extra mile. Th is type of communication has been ongoing since she moved to the school.

Last Christmas was a tough one, we had just lost my dad, and were struggling fi nancially, just before school was wrapping up for the holidays. Mr. Everson, principal, knocked on my door aft er my daughter had left for school. He brought me gift s and enough food to have a nice Christmas dinner.

I just cried; it felt so wonder-ful to know that the staff at Bett y Gilbert wanted us to have a special holiday.

Last year my daughter starting hanging around with some girls that were somewhat troubled and just aft er spring break they talked my daughter into skipping out of class and introducing her to pot.

I found out from one of her other friends, I confronted her and then the next day I took her to school and asked to speak with Mr. Everson and explained the

situation to him and of course he had to suspend her for fi ve school days.

I explained that I was not able to be at home with her so they made arrangements to give her an in-school suspenson.

Th e Langley school district also makes kids take a three-day course before they can return to class but as her parent I was responsible for gett ing her there in Langley in the morning, then picking her up.

Th is was almost impossible for me, as I could not get off work at those times, so again the staff stood up to the plate and drove her to the class and then picked her up at the end of the day.

I could go on and on but I think I have probably said more than enough. I truly believed that with-out all the support from the staff at Bett y Gilbert I may have lost my daughter to drugs or worse.

It just seems that a thanks is just not enough. My daughter goes into high school in September and I can only hope that I fi nd a few teachers that are like the ones we just left .

A grateful mother, Aldergrove

School goes the extra mile

Editor: Aft er Jack and Iggy and Gilles,

what comes next? Interest in Canadian politics may

well turn to the game of party leader-ship contests.

More importantly, who will stand up for responsible government and

against the un-mandated, largely un-constitutional, Harper agenda to “change how his country is gov-erned” both in the workings of our institutions and to make Canada more “conservative” (i.e. neo-conservative) as the Reform Party dominated CPC continues to plot

arrogantly? Th ree leaderless Opposition par-

ties, and the majority in the Senate which is supposed to hold the PM and Cabinet government account-able in Harper’s pocket. Th is is a sad time for democracy in Canada.

Brian Marlatt , White Rock

Sad day for Canada

Councillors att empting to revise history

Two fi nal parting thoughts on the HST controversy Editor: Th e sky is not falling, and for

those who are concerned the B.C. government will lose much needed tax revenues as the HST is being phased out, have no fear.

Th e 5% GST + 7% PST will pro-duce the same revenues as the 12% HST simply by applying the GST and the PST to the same items we pay the harmonized tax on today.

Th ere is also no urgency devel-oping a new tax system. We don’t have a serious revenue problem – we have a huge spending problem.

Th e B.C. Liberal government has been taxing and spending the province into a deep dark hole.

Th e Clark government should immediately put a moratorium on increases and new spending.

Th e tax system we had was fi ne except that the PST was applied at the end of the production line, rep-resenting an unnecessary cost and inconvenience to businesses.

Andy Th omsen, Summerland* * * * *

Editor: Th e HST will be history in 18

months and we will convert back to the old GST/PST system. Th e end result will be the old tax sys-tem that will cost billions of dollars to reintroduce and to operate.

Th e government should be given a hard time for the way they intro-duced the HST but we, the taxpay-ers, should not be punished for what they did.

In general the HST was a posi-tive tax and the main negatives were the way it was introduced and that it added the former PST to all items taxed under the GST.

Because of this negative decision by the people of B.C. there will be a shortage of funds for essential and needed services such as education, medical and security. Th e solu-tion will have to be an increase in taxes, visible or hidden. Th e 2% re-duction in the HST has also gone down the drain.

Most people do not like taxes but without them we could not have democratic government. All we ask is they spend our tax dollars wisely.

Eric J. Bysouth, Langley

Teachers asking far too much

Editor: School started on Tues-

day and that can mean only one thing... the teachers have announced they are taking job action. What a way to frustrate parents!

I have read many articles supporting and defending both sides and while I can see good points from both, I am still angry and frus-trated with the union the teachers belong to.

I have based the following calculations on the average base salary of teachers in B.C. When looking at the numbers, it is hard to sup-port the fi nancial demands made by the teachers. Th ere are a minumum 194 days of work for teachers in B.C. With the starting salary of $47,000, this works out to $243 per day. Th at sounds like a fair wage to me con-sidering a new teacher has litt le experience. Yes, I am aware that they need 5 years of university.

Perhaps teachers should sit back and look at the big picture. Th ey have a Mon-day-Friday job, a week (or two) off at spring break, eight weeks vacation in the summer and one week break at Christmas. Other professions that require the same years of education are jealous.

While I understand that the teaching profession is very demanding and ex-hausting, I must point out to teachers that they chose this profession. Th ey knew the challenge going in and still accepted it. At any time should they consider the challenge too much, they are free to fi nd another pro-fession.

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For almost 50 years now Dawson-Brill Lumber has been the sup-plier of choice for farmers across B.C. when it came to posts and rails and barn construction materials.

Th e owners and man-agers vow this won’t change when the store opens Th ursday, Sept. 15 under the name Rona South Langley.

“We are a dealer-own-er store so we will be able to provide the same things we are already known for, but Rona also increases our buying power so we can provide bett er pricing on a bigger selection of materials,” said assistant manager Natalie George.

“We also wanted it to be a Canadian company that people are comfort-able with, so we chose Rona. And Rona lets us continue to sell the spe-cialties we have devel-oped, such as the Purina horse feed and the split rails that customers from Whistler and the Interior come to us for.”

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Th e store has been owned by Len and Donna George since 2003 and the couple resides on the site. Th ey look for-ward to seeing old and new friends at the grand opening of Rona South Langley.

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KURT LANGMANN PHOTOGeneral manager Scott Barber and assistant manager Natalie George are bringing the Rona brand name to the 48-year-old Dawson-Brill Lumber store on 16 Avenue.

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Registration: Thursday• Hiking • Canoeing • Drill • First Aid • Seamanship • Sailing • Scuba diving training

Most cadet courses are worth provincial high school credits & scholarship opportunities are available.

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RONA SOUTH LANGLEY GRAND OPENINGSept. 15th-Sept.18thSept. 15th-Sept.18th

The staff at Rona South Langley

invites you to join them for their

GRAND OPENING

CELEBRATIONS

beginning with a

RONA BOARD CUTTING CEREMONY

Thursday, September 15, 10am

Saturday, September 17th & Sunday, September 18th

Lots of give-aways and prizes!!

a Brand New BBQ

3x Airmiles

with any purchase over $60.00

Come check out our newly

renovated 11,000 sq ft store

& warehouse

Huge selection of products at low prices

including Plumbing, Electrical, Mouldings,

Gutters, Hardware, Safety Equipment, Drywall,

Paint, Drive-thru lumber yard for all your

fencing needs & Horse feeds.

b 17 h & S d S b 18 h

FREE BBQ

Enter to win

Save 33%Save 33% on a Stanley Stud Sensor

$10.99$10.99

Windshield Washer Fluid $1.99$1.99

$2.00$2.00 off all Horsefeed

Rainwater barrel $99.00$99.00 (reg. $199.00)

Buy 2 cans of Rona paint -

get 3rd can FREEget 3rd can FREE

Half inch 50 ft garden hose $9.99$9.99 (Save 44%)

Stop by and meet the Store Manager, Scott Barber and Assistant Manager

Natalie George for some great deals and advice on all your home projects.

New extended hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 6 pm

Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm Sundays 10 am - 4 pm

24540 - 16th Avenue, Langley 604-530-4633

September 15th fi rst 50 customers receive a

12 ft Rona tape measure

September 16th fi rst 50 customers receive a pair of Rona work gloves

September 17th fi rst 50 customers receive a 5 gallon Rona wash bucket


Township continued...

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dates to noteMonday, September 12 | 7 - 11pm

Regular Council MeetingCivic Facility

Fraser River Presentation Theatre

Wednesday, September 14 | 7 - 9pmRecreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee

Civic FacilitySalmon River Committee Room

Thursday, September 15 | 7 - 9pmAgricultural Advisory Committee


Monday, September 19 | 7 - 11pmPublic Hearing Meeting and

Regular Council MeetingCivic Facility

Fraser River Presentation Theatre

Wednesday, September 22 | 7 - 9pmCommunity Safety Advisory Committee


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International HockeyWorld Junior A Challenge

November 7 to 13Two Canadian teams. Four international teams.

13 exciting games!

Tickets on sale now!

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 StreetFor ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre

604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

ComingEvents

Fri Sep 16 7pm vs. Simon Fraser University

Langley Rivermen Home Opener!Sat Sep 24 7pm vs. Surrey Eagles

Trinity Western Titans University Hockey

Langley RivermenJunior A Hockey

Thu Sept 8 7:45pm vs. Brampton - game 2Sat Sept 10 7:45pm vs. Brampton - game 3Sun Sept 11 7:45pm vs. Brampton - game 4Mon Sept 12 7:45pm vs. Brampton - game 5*Wed Sept 14 7:45pm vs. Brampton - game 6*Thu Sept 15 7:45pm vs. Brampton - game 7** if necessary

Langley Thunder advance to Mann Cup!

Traffi c Calming Open House: Alex HopeThe Engineering Division will be hosting a public open house to present information on the traffi c calming process and show traffi c calming design concepts for 85 Avenue fronting Alex Hope Elementary and Telegraph Trail fronting Alex Hope Park.

Residents will be asked to fi ll out a questionnaire that will help the Township of Langley develop a preferred design concept for traffi c calming measures in this area.

Date: Tuesday, September 20

Time: 5 - 8pm

Place: Alex Hope Elementary School Gymnasium 21150 - 85 Avenue

Property owners and residents are encouraged to attend the open house and have their say about the traffi c calming process.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006 [email protected]

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONPublic Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Township of Langley that nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley BC, during the following period:

from 9:00am, Tuesday, October 4, 2011to 4:00pm, Friday, October 14, 2011

During that period, nomination documents will be received between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, for the following offices:

One (1) Mayor

Eight (8) Councillors

Five (5) School Trustees

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office if they meet ALL the following criteria at the time of nomination:

• a Canadian citizen

• 18 years of age or older on Voting Day

• resided in British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the nomination papers are filed

• not disqualified by law from voting in an election or from being nominated to, elected to, or holding office in British Columbia.

Nomination documents, requirements, procedures, and related information for prospective candidates, candidates’ agents, elector organizations, and campaign organizers are now available in Legislative Services, Civic Facility, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC.

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThe Township of Langley uses the Provincial Voters List for its List of Registered Electors. For those not already on the Township’s List of Registered Electors, advance registration will be accepted at the Civic Facility until 4:30pm on September 27, 2011. If you are not on the Township of Langley’s List of Registered Electors and miss the advance registration, you may register in person on the day you vote.

Residents can check to see if they are on the List of Registered Electors at tol.ca/election.

RESIDENT ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS:Resident electors may vote if they meet ALL the following requirements:

• age 18 or older


• a resident of British Columbia for a minimum of 6 months immediately before the day of registration

• a resident of the Township of Langley for a minimum 30 days immediately before the day of registration

• not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS QUALIFICATIONS:Non-resident property electors may vote if they meet ALL the following requirements:

• age 18 or older on or before general voting day;


• a resident of British Columbia for a minimum of 6 months immediately before the day of registration

• a registered owner of real property in the Township of Langley for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration and who is not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust

• not entitled to register as a resident elector of the Township

• not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law; and

• must only register in relation to one (1) piece of property; and

• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORSThe List of Registered Electors is available for public inspection from Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until the close of voting on general voting day on November 19, 2011 at Legislative Services, Township of Langley, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

REQUEST TO OMIT PERSONAL INFORMATIONAn elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be omitted from or obscured on the List of Registered Electors. On request, the Chief Election Officer will amend the list available to the public by omitting or obscuring the address of the elector or other information about the elector.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTORObjections to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List of Registered Electors must be received in writing before 4:00pm on Friday, October 14, 2011. An objection may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Township of Langley and can only be made on the basis that the person

whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector in the Township of Langley.

CAMPAIGN ORGANIZERS AND ELECTOR ORGANIZATIONSCampaign Organizers are groups or individual(s) that create and implement local government election campaigns that augment the election campaign of one or more candidates or elector organizations.

Elector Organizations are organizations that endorse the election of a particular candidate.

If an elector organization intends to endorse one or more candidates in this election, and wishes to have its name on the ballot along with the candidate’s name, the organization must have been in existence for at least 60 days and have had a membership of at least 50 electors of the Township of Langley for that period. The last day for establishment of an elector organization that wants to endorse a candidate in this election was August 14, 2011.

Election Campaigns include, among other things, the promotion or opposition to the election of a candidate. Typically an election campaign involves communicating with the electorate through public appearances, advertising, brochures, signage, websites, mailing inserts, newsletters, displays, and exhibitions.

Campaign finance requirements apply to both Elector Organizations and Campaign Organizers, and a financial agent must be appointed who is responsible for ensuring compliance with these requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:• tol.ca/election

• Legislative Services, Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

Voter’s Guide:

• http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/library/Voters_Guide_English_2008.pdf

Candidate’s Guide:

• http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/library/local_elections_candidate_guide.pdf

Campaign Organizer and Elector Organization Guide:

• http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/library/campaign_organizer_guide.pdf

Susan Palmer, Chief Election Officer 604.533.6032

Bob Wilson, Deputy Chief Election Officer 604.532.7396

Voting Day: Saturday, November 19, 2011

Walnut Grove Community CentreAnnual Swimming Pool Maintenance ShutdownSwimming Pools

The 50 m pool, leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will be closed for annual maintenance from September 6 to September 25 inclusive. The pools will reopen at 6am on Monday, September 26.

The remainder of the facility, including the fi tness centre, gymnasium, multi-purpose and meeting rooms, as well as the library and leased spaces, will remain open.

Weight Room/Cardio Room Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 6am - 10pm

Saturday 6am - 9pm

Sunday 8am - 9pm

Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408


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After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

Notice of Road Closure, Highway Dedication, Removal, and DisposalNotice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Section 40 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to adopt “Highway Closing and Dedication Removal (Q.C. Holdings) Bylaw 2011 No. 4874.”

The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of highway of a 0.268 hectare portion of unimproved 79 Avenue at 208 Street and a 0.197 ha portion of unimproved 78 Avenue at 208 Street. The roads will then be transferred to QC Holdings Ltd. for the sum of $414,763 and consolidated with their neighbouring properties for future development.

The portions of road being closed are shown on the map:

Comments will be received by the Deputy Township Clerk prior to 12pm on Monday, September 12, 2011. Written comments should be directed to the Deputy Township Clerk at 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 or faxed to 604.533.6054.

Copies of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Township of Langley Civic Facility.

Scott Thompson, Manager Property Services Department 604.533.6138

2012 Council Advisory Committee AppointmentsVolunteering is a great way to get involved, provide input on important issues, and make a positive contribution to our diverse and growing community. The Township is currently seeking volunteers willing to serve a two-year term for the following Committees:

• Agricultural Advisory Committee (six representatives)

• Community Safety Advisory Committee (ten representatives)

• Economic Development Advisory Committee (six representatives)

• Heritage Advisory Committee (six representatives)

• Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee (six representatives)

• Youth Advisory Committee (three representatives from community youth-focused organizations)

Further information and application forms are available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/committee. Please fi ll out the form, attach a letter, and provide a brief resume indicating which Committee you wish to serve on. Existing Committee members are welcome to reapply.

Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2011

Online: tol.ca/committee


Mail: Susan Palmer, Deputy Township Clerk Township of Langley 20338 – 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1

Legislative Services Department 604.533.6011

Burning PermitsThe Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning, weather permitting, in the following categories from September 15, 2011 to October 31, 2011.

**ALL PERMITS EXPIRE October 31, 2011.

Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation:

• Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare

• BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby

• Permit fee is $20

Permits will be available at:

Land Clearing Debris Permits:

• Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres)

• Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville

• Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling

• Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques

• Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION

• Permit fee is $100

Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1

Aldergrove Community Centre26770 - 29 Avenue

Civic Facility20338 - 65 Avenue

Fire Hall 622170 - 50 Avenue

Operations Centre4700 - 224 Street

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre22200 Fraser Highway

Walnut Grove Community Centre8889 Walnut Grove Drive

WilloughbyCommunity Centre7888 - 200 Street

Solar Hot Water Ready Regulations in EffectThe Township of Langley and 36 other BC communities have adopted the new provincial Solar Hot Water Ready regulation which promotes the use of alternative energy in the construction of all new single family homes.

Integration of the Solar Hot Water Ready design supports the Township’s commitment to promoting clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building sustainable communities.

Starting September 21, 2011, all new single family dwelling building permit applications that are submitted must be designed and constructed as Solar Hot Water Ready, with necessary provisions in place to accommodate future installation of a solar hot water system.

Solar Hot Water Ready regulations call for the designation of an area for the future installation of a solar hot water collector, an increased structural load design, and roughed-in installation of conduit pipes from the primary hot water heater to the area designated for the collector.

More information on the Solar Hot Water Ready regulation can be found on the Township of Langley’s website at tol.ca/building.

Permit, Licence & Inspection Services 604.533.6018

Economic Development Department Helps Grow Businesses Do you have a business that is: • Starting up? • Expanding? • Relocating? • Just an idea?If so, the Township of Langley’s Economic Development Department can help.

We are your connection to: • Research • Business plan preparation • Site selection • Provincial and federal government funding programs and staff For more information, contact:

Gary MacKinnon Economic Development Manager 604.533.6084 [email protected]

Draining Your Above-Ground Swimming Pool?Residents with above-ground swimming pools who drain their pools annually at this time of year are reminded to:

1. de-chlorinate the pool water prior to draining the pool

2. drain the water onto your grass/lawn

No one should drain pool water into a ditch or storm drain. This poses many risks to our natural resources and our groundwater. We all play an important role in protecting our environment.

De-chlorination tablets are available for purchase at local hardware and pool supply stores. Follow the instructions provided with the tablets. Once the water has been de-chlorinated, empty the water onto your grass/lawn using the hose that comes with your pool kit.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Registration for Army Cadets - in the Abbotsford/Aldergrove area on Thursday, Sept. 8, for ages 12 to 18. Meet at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CFS Aldergrove, 3900 - 272 St., Al-dergrove. Registration is also ongo-ing each Thursday throughout the year. Please bring the child’s birth certifi cate and personal health card. Opportunities are available for vol-unteers. Call 604-857-2698 or fi nd us on the web https://sites.google.com/site/1922royalcanadianarmycadets for more information.Old Time Dance - Saturday, Sept. 10 and 17, 1 to 4 p.m. at OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St. Aldergrove. Music by Harold Chick and Friends. $5 at door includes coffee, tea and dessert. Fandangozz - Canada’s tribute to

ZZ Top, Friday, Sept. 9 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Lang-ley (604-530-2211). Tickets $20 at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest ServicesBertrand Creek Enhancement Society - Annual General Meet-ing open to the public, Wed., Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m. at school library, Al-dergrove Community Secondary School, 26850 - 29 Ave. Info: 604-532-3517.Annual Dahlia Show - Fraser Val-ley Dahlia Society hosts free show for the public Sept. 17-18, Saturday 1 till 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. till 3.30 p.m. at George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 - 42 Ave., Langley. Class for fi rst time exhibitors, prize and rosette. Info: Ralph Kuiper, 604-792-0252.

The Legendary Platters - Fri-day, Sept. 16 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre. Langley. Tickets $32.50 at Ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211.B.C. Conservative Party - Fraser Valley region constituency associa-tions host a mix and mingle, meet and greet with John Cummins on Saturday, Sept. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the ABC Restaurant, 19219 High-way #10, Langley. Info: Linda Bel-lamy, 604-513-4445.Scandinavian Club Evening - meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, at Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford, for a potluck dinner. This month is a double celebration. First enjoy Finnish dishes, songs and stories. Then celebrate the

fi rst of three parts of our upcom-ing 10th anniversary with a historic slide show. Info: Len 604-857-2740 or Eigil 604-870-8601.Garage Sale - at Aldergrove’s Creekside Villa complex, Saturday, Sept. 17. Gates will open 9 a.m. and sale will run to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Just off Fraser Hwy. and 273 St. at 27435 - 29A Ave.Abbotsford Quilters Guild - meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Rd. Meetings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Info: www.abbotsford-quilters.orgValley Women’s Network - Lan-gley chapter meets Wed., Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Sunrise Banquet Conference Centre, 188 St. and #10 Hwy. Info: www.valley-

womensnetwork.comCommunity Appreciation Day - hosted by Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove on Sat., Sept. 24. Supporters are invited to promote your products and services from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no charge to par-ticipants. Info: 604-856-6825.Terry Fox Run - Aldergrove Com-munity Centre hosts annual run, walk, wheel or ride Sun., Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Info: 1-888-836-9786 or website www.terryfox.orgBC Lung Association Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath - Sat-urday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 11, for 350 riders of all ages, from White Rock to Cultus Lake. For info and to register, visit www.bicycle-trek.ca or call BC Lung Association at 604-731-5864.

Feast of Fields - FarmFolkCity-Folk’s annual fundraising gourmet harvest festival. Sunday, Sept. 11, 1-5 p.m. at Krause Berry Farms, 6179-248 St., Langley (www.krause-berryfarms.com) Event website: www.feastoffi elds.com and info: 604-730-0450 ext 304.Square Dancing - returns to Langley’s Murrayville Hall, 21667 - 48 Ave. on Sunday afternoons starting Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Hosted and taught by callers Tyler Wagner (604-817-9350) and Wendy Krue-ger (778-878-4244). Beginners from 1 till 2:30 p.m., then from 2:30 till 4 p.m. for more experi-enced dancers.Garage Sale - at Aldergrove’s Creekside Villa complex, Saturday, Sept. 17. Gates will open 9 a.m.

and sale will run to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Just off Fraser Hwy. and 273 St. at 27435 - 29A Ave.Uncooking Classes - with raw chef Maureen Terrey. Learn to prepare raw vegan recipes that are free of wheat, dairy and gluten. Fall classes start Sept. 14 from 6-9 p.m. at Matsqui Rec Centre, Abbotsford. For class fees and schedule visit ezrawliving.blogspot.com, call 604-854-3310. Mt. Lehman 26th Annual Fall Fair - Sept. 17 at Mt. Lehman El-ementary School and Community Hall in north-west Abbotsford. At 8 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Com-munity Hall. The festivities begin at 9:30. Admittance is free. For a full list of activities see www.mtlehman-fallfair.ca or call 604-856-7427.

C A L E N D A RSend to: 27118 Fraser Highway Aldergrove, B.C V4W 3P6 or go to www.aldergrovestar.com, lick on calendar and ‘add event.’


S P O R T SSports may be submitted via email to [email protected] fax 604-856-5212 or deliver to 27118 Fraser Hwy.

HARRY HUNT PHOTOAldergrove Vipers’ Nick Van Der Goes (on left) tussles with a Ladner Celtics player in a U16 match at the Michael Smith Soccer Tournament on Saturday at Noel Booth Park. Ladner won this match 1-0. The annual Labour Day weekend event saw 61 boys and girls teams play on sports fi elds all over Langley Township.

Footloose on the PitchFootloose on the Pitch

By GARY AHUJABlack Press

While the Brampton Excelsiors celebrate their centennial season in 2012, the Langley Th under have only been existence since 1994.

Th e Th under, who play in the seven-team Western Lacrosse Association, came into the league as the North Shore Indians.

Th e team moved to the Okanagan for 2000 and 2001 as the Th under, before going back to the North Shore in 2002 but keeping

the Th under name.Th ey moved to Langley in 2004.Th e Excelsiors were formed in

1912 and in their 99-year history — although they did not compete for 13 years spread out in that span — they have captured 23 league titles and 10 Mann Cups.

Th ey most recently won back-to-back Mann Cup championships in 2008 and 2009.

Brampton plays in the six-team Major Series Lacrosse in Ontario.

Th e series alternates between

B.C. and Ontario.Th e 2011 Mann Cup will

be played at the Langley Events Centre.

Games one and two are Wednesday (Sept. 7) and Th ursday (Sept.8) with games three and four on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 10 and 11).

If necessary, games fi ve, six and seven would be Sept. 12, 14 and 15.

All of the games start at 7:45 p.m. For daily recaps, visit:

www.langleytimes.com

Mann Cup: A tale of two teams

By DAN KINVIGBlack Press

Adam Hadwin worked overtime to defend his title at the Vancouver Open on the weekend.

Th e 23-year-old golfer from Abbotsford began the Vancouver Golf Tour’s showcase event with matching rounds of 65 at McCleery and Langara, opening up a seven-stroke lead over Kamloops pro Brad Clapp.

But Clapp came roaring back during Sunday’s third and fi nal round at Fraserview, shooting a 66 to fi nish at 11 under par. Hadwin shot 73, and needed a birdie on 18 to force a playoff .

But Hadwin took care of busi-ness on the fi rst playoff hole, mak-ing birdie on the par-fi ve 18th to edge Clapp and earn $10,000 from the event’s $75,000 purse.

Th e victory means even more momentum for Hadwin, who has staged a coming-out party in 2011. He’s won just over $300,000 in three PGA Tour starts, including a made cut at the U.S. Open and

a fourth-place fi nish at the RBC Canadian Open at Shaughnessy. He also has a Canadian Tour victory under his belt, and is eighth on that circuit’s order of merit.

Abbotsford was well-represent-

ed at the Vancouver Open, beyond Hadwin. Andrew Smeeth was tied for ninth at four under par, while siblings Nick and Josh Taylor fi n-ished at three-under and two-under, respectively.

Hadwin victorious at Vancouver Open

FILE PHOTOAdam Hadwin won the Vancouver Open for the second straight year, edging Brad Clapp in a playoff.

HARRY HUNT PHOTOKyle Mitchell of Aldergrove takes the checkered fl ag in his victory lap at the heavy AA main event on the weekend at Lan-gley Quarter Midget Association’s track in Aldergrove. Mitchell also won the Region 9 (Washington, Oregon and Canada) driving title trophy for the year 2011.

Raise Your Flag in VictoryRaise Your Flag in Victory

Aldergrove Star

Th e Langley Events Centre has added another big event to its fall line-up. Th e Vancouver Hockey Fan Fest will be coming to the Langley Events Centre, Oct. 21 to 23 featuring one of the largest sports and collectibles shows in Western Canada.

In addition to the memorabilia on hand, the event will feature two of the greatest hockey players of all time, Gordie Howe and Jean Beliveau. Both living legends will be in att endance, signing autographs and taking part in

the weekend’s festivities which include a Langley Rivermen home game on the Saturday night.

Th e weekend will also involve Langley Minor Hockey, Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association, the Fraser Valley Hawks and Phantoms Major Midget teams and the Trinity Western University Spartans BCIHL hockey team, creating the ulti-mate hockey weekend for Langley to enjoy. Tickets for this event will go on sale in mid-September.

For more information, visit:www.langleyeventscentre.com

Hockey Fan Fest coming to Langley

Black Press

It was a Langley sweep of the podi-um at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) stop at Hazelmere Golf Club, Aug. 29-30.

Ryan Saran, Callum Robinson and Dylan Reichelt fi nished one-two-three at the two-day event at their home golf club in the boys’ 17-19 division.

Saran, 19, won by two strokes with a 36-hole score 5-over-par 149.

Robinson, 17, and the 18-year-old Reichelt were two and four strokes, back, respectively.

Jesse Reichelt, 18, and Tyler Roope, 17, were eighth and 11th, respectively. Both also golf out of Hazelmere.

In the boys’ 13 and under division, Redwoods Golf Course’s Jae Wook Lee, 12, won by a single stroke with a 1-over-par 145.

Another Redwoods golfer, Jackson Trozzo, 12, was ninth.

In the boys’ 14-16 division, 14-year-old Cole Briggs (Redwoods) was tied for seventh, and in the girls’ division, 14-year-old Kathy Hyunchae-Lim (Redwoods) was sixth.

Golfers take top three spots at MJT event

Black Press

Alan Konrad was the top Langley fi nisher at the 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada Triathlon on Aug. 28 in the Okanagan Valley.

Konrad placed 35th in the men’s 50-54 category in the 3.9-km swim, 180.2-km bike ride and 42.2-km run. He completed the course in 11:43:46. A record 2,832 athletes took part.

Other local fi nishers included:Peter Dodd (11:48:46); Jeff Vanderende (11:51:38); Michael Duncan (11:52:58); Tim Mackie (12:00:31); Jeff Bontkes (12:02:00): Denis Ross (12:02:53); Mathieu Doyon (12:09:39); Cheryl Stevenson (12:20:46); Kevin Kokoska (12:20:49); Darren Woolf (12:45:25); Leslie Stoffberg (12:45:49); Pat-rick Whalen (13:33:48); Kerry Mittleman (14:20:49); Briston Regan (14:48:45); John Regan (15:06:08); Cindy Bilow (15:25:17); Ken Price (15:41:01); Hen-drika Brunke (15:56:26); Larry Feagan (16:17:29); Carol Sliziak (16:22:13).

Konrad fi rst for local entries at Ironman Triathlon


A small crew installed the cairn at Philip Jackman Park to honour a founder of this community more than 100 years ago. The granite cairn will be offi cially dedicated later this month by the descendants of the senior Jackman. The wording of the cairn is in photo at left.ERIK SIMONSEN PHOTO

Paying Paying Homage Homage to Philip to Philip JackmanJackman

Aldergrove Star

Autumn is around the corner and soon the fall air will be fi lled with the familiar smell of smoke and burning leaves. And it had bet-ter be coming from properties with proper burning permits.

Th e Township of Langley Fire Department is issuing permits for open air burning from September 15 to October 31. However, burn-ing is only allowed if certain land size and geographic requirements are met - and if the weather coop-erates.

“We are trying to be proactive in our approach,” said Assistant Fire Chief Pat Walker, who realizes landowners depend on burning as a relatively easy, inexpensive way to rid their yards of debris, but knows the resulting smoke can be irritat-ing to neighbours.

“Th ere is a need for burning, but we also need to respect peo-ple who have health conditions and breathing issues,” he said. “Certain atmospheric conditions are required to burn, to prevent damage to the environment and to ensure the comfort of others.”

Residents who want to purchase an incidental outdoor burning per-mit for yard and garden clean-up must have property that is half an acre or larger, and a fi re depart-ment site inspection is required. Burning is not allowed and per-mits are not issued for the urban areas of Aldergrove, Brookswood, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby. Household and building materials, furniture, garbage, and tires cannot be burned, only natural vegeta-tion such as leaves, branches, and plants.

Incidental outdoor burn-ing permits can be purchased for $20 from the Township’s Civic Facility, Fire Hall 6 in Murrayville, the Operations Centre, or at the Aldergrove, W.C. Blair, Walnut Grove, or Willoughby Community Centres.

Th ose who have property that is 4.2 acres or larger and want to do land clearing must meet Metro Vancouver and Waste Management requirements, and ensure the weather is favourable, according to the air quality index. Land clear-

ing permits, which can be revoked if atmospheric conditions change, are $100 and can only be issued at Fire Hall 6 in Murrayville. Only indigenous material such as brush, slash, and grass can be burned. Construction waste, plastic, and dimensional lumber cannot be burned, and a 15-day break must occur between each 72-hour burn-ing period.

Special burning permits can also be issued for agricultural pur-poses - such the eradication of weeds, pests, and damaged or dis-eased crops - and for religious or ceremonial events.

All other backyard burning, including fi res for cooking and the burning of garbage, is not allowed.

Walker said Township fi refi ght-ers hope to educate the public about burning conditions, the type of material that can be burned, and the need for proper permits, but will ticket and fi ne those in viola-tion.

For more information, call the Township of Langley Fire Department at 604-532-7500 or visit tol.ca/burning

Fall burning bound by permits

Aldergrove Star

Soccer and soft ball players have a new facility to enjoy, thanks to a partnership between the fed-eral government, the Township of Langley, Langley School District, and user groups that have put their money where their cleats are.

A lighted, synthetic turf fi eld has been added to Willoughby Community Park, giving sports teams another facility that can be used year-round, regardless of weather and shorter daylight hours in the fall and winter.

Th e new fi eld, which is located

off 202A Street on the south side of R.E. Mountain Secondary School, near the Langley Events Centre, was offi cially opened by Langley MP Mark Warawa and Township of Mayor Rick Green on Sept. 2.

Th is is the third synthetic turf fi eld at Willoughby Park.

Synthetic fi eld enhances year-round play

Langley Lodge Partners:

6 7:30Barbershop Quartet – Syncromesh

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7 OBITUARIES

TERNES, Mary

Aged 66 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior, at Van-couver on August 31, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband; Ray, children; Kathy (Jeff) and Steven (Rebecca). Her grandchildren; Devon, Jessica, Aaron, Claire, Catherine and Alexander, as well as her sister; Trudy (Larry).Prayers will be held at Saints Joachim and Ann Catholic Church at 2827 273rd Street in Aldergrove, on Thursday Sep-tember 8, at 8 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday September 9 at 11:00 a.m. Saints Joachim and Ann Church. Burial will be at Gardens of Gethsemani.In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to a charity of choice.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATIONATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you re-ceived the CEP (Common Experi-ence Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!COMEDY & STAGE SHOWS for Staff Parties, Christmas Parties, Conventions, Community Clubs, Banquets. Booking for Christmas & 2012. Popovich Productions 25 years in business. Toll free 1-888-856-9282.DIAL-A-LAW: access free informa-tion on BC law. 604-687-4680; 1.800.565.5297; ww.dialalaw.org (audio available). LAWYER RE-FERRAL SERVICE: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1.800.663.1919

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

106 AUTOMOTIVE

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seek-ing individuals to join our team. Re-sponsibilities: Water and soil sam-ple collection and fi eld analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifi cations: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfi eld experience is an asset. Re-quired equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: [email protected] ref-erencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVER. HEAVY HAUL Co. Runs Western Canada & US. Looking for committed Class 1 driver with heavy haul low bed exp. Must be able to cross border & go into ports. Serious replies only. Email resume & abstract to: [email protected]

SUNRISE LIVEHAUL, Div. of Sunrise Poultry is seeking CLASS 1 Night Shift Driver for farm pickup. Full time. 2 yrs minimum exp. Fax resume/ abstract to: 604-596-3915

115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

Domino’s PizzaAssistant ManagerFull Time $14.80/hr.

Assist the Manager inall areas of operation

including preparing food& serving customers

Must have min. of 6 mths.supervisory experience

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EPI is currently looking to fi ll a new position to market our Land-fi ll Alternative Daily Covers for the Municipal Solid Waste Indus-try.

Major Duties:- Assist Division Manager to recruit, market & manage agents consultants and distributors to develop new business

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GW BEST RAILINGS need a alumi-num fabricator for railing shop. Must have valid drivers license. F/T, Langley. Fax resume 604-533-0561 or email: [email protected] TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B fl atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefi ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transpor-tation to Southern Alberta. Call 1 800 647 7995 ext 228 or fax re-sume to 403 647 2763


130 HELP WANTED

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE co. req’s exp’d staff to service existing accounts. Email: [email protected]

MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefi ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: [email protected]

We are still hiring - Dozer & excava-tor operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

FULL time receptionist / offi ce man-ager required for local Hearing Clin-ic. Must demonstrate strong inter-personal skills, particularly with seniors. General offi ce skills neces-sary, including computer and ac-counting knowledge. Offi ce hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Please fax resume’ to 604-536-6777

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

LEGAL Assistant for holiday relief: Sept 12-30; May lead to part/full time. Call:604-538-4911; Fax: 604-538-5754

115 EDUCATION


160 TRADES, TECHNICALFRASER VALLEY BASED asphalt milling company looking for Heavy

equipment / Low bed operator. Class 1 drivers lic. preferred. Full

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PARTS PERSONReq. for Springman’s Langley. Candidate will require parts back-ground, customer service and communication skills and basic computer knowledge.

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TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with trans-port experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; [email protected]. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & ab-stract.VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK.has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, en-gine experience an asset. Top wag-es and benefi ts. Please send re-sume’s attention John Murie.e-mail: [email protected]. fax: 306-636-6321.

163 VOLUNTEERS

Ducks Unlimited Canada is recruiting volunteers for its up-coming fundraising dinner and auction. Meet new people, gain experience and help a great cause. If interested contact:

Tyler Olson Cell: 604-341-0672


PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH(UNIQUE) RELAXATION

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173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

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180 EDUCATION/TUTORINGMEDICAL OFFICE Trainees need-ed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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aldergrovestar.comA18 Thursday, September 8, 2011

LighthouseR E A L T Y L T D

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• Steps to shops, transit, HWY

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

281 GARDENING

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

317 MISC SERVICESGET RESULTS! Post a classifi ed in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to book-ing individually. www.community-classifi eds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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329 PAINTING & DECORATINGAAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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374 TREE SERVICES

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

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PETS

456 FEED & HAYMixed BC Coarse Road Hog 1” minus mixed berry mulch, Half inch minus compost soil

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Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500

477 PETSAMERICAN Bulldog PUPS NKC reg, vet checked, [email protected] 604-819-6249Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excel-lent pedigree. (604)794-3786CATS 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

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ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1450. 604-782-3864.GERMAN SHEPHERD, pure bred 3 yr. old, male. $100. Not neutered. (604)942-7585 778-881-8381 SamKITTENS, 7 wks, very affectionate & cuddly, litter trained, $50. Call 604-530-2829.LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, de-wormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217MALTESE pups, 2M, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S $800. Also 3yr male Maltese. 604-464-5077NEED 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.comPITT BULL PUPS, 3 females, vet checked, 1st shots, 2 mo. $350/ea Call: 604-217-6551POMERANIAN PUREBRED DOGS. 7 months, 8 months and 9 months in age. WEIGHT 5-7 POUNDS. www.wigglypaws.ca CALL 250-423-4843 EMAIL: [email protected]

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

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518 BUILDING SUPPLIESSAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

545 FUEL1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple

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548 FURNITUREMATTRESSES staring at $99

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559 MEDICAL SUPPLIESDO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILD-INGS Priced to Clear - Make an Of-fer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available.

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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTYBUILDING SALE... “”ROCK BOT-TOM PRICES”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufactur-ers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

624 FARMSLYNDEN,WA Raspberry Farm Family owned 80+ yrs.19.2 acres w/ 17 acres Meeker Raspberries in production. Proven Kickerville soil & deeded water rights. 3 bdrm house, garage, shop, barn. Mallina Wilson (360) 220-7315, Keller Williams Western Realty 3800 Byron Ave. #148, Bellingham, WA, 98229 [email protected]

625 FOR SALE BY OWNERRARE OPPORTUNITY to own suite in newer Newton Independent Liv-ing complex for seniors. One own-er, estate sale, $149,000 remaining on personal line of credit. Top fl oor, dble balcony, lrg 1-bdrm. New car-pet, lino, paint, granite bthrm sink, vanity, fridge, stove, dishwasher. Take adv. of low interest rates! Contact Executor: 604-805-4124 or [email protected]

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSDISTRESS SALE . Double wide in Aldergrove park needs TLC. Family okay, pad $560/mo. $19,900.Call 604-830-1960.NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960.REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES

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636 MORTGAGESMortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

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640 RECREATIONALRARE OPPORTUNITY: wa-terfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulat-ed cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare priva-cy, only three lots on the lake, good fi shing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surround-ed by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmo-bile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesfor-sale.com/70mile/frank.)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOALDERGROVE. Condo, 5 years new. 2 bdrm. 2 bath, + den. Sec. parking. Near shops & schools. 6 high eff. appl., granite, mint. cond. $1300/mo. (778)879-9778

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOALDERGROVE. 2 bdrm Penthouse with den. $1050/month. Incl heat & H/W. Own laundry, dishwasher, A/C & patio. N/S & N/P. Secure parking.Avail. now. Call 604-532-9905 or604-341-9674.

736 HOMES FOR RENTALDERGROVE 3 bdrm, new car-pets & kitch, 1.5, bth fncd yrd, NP. $1100. Sept 15. Drive by 26961 - 30 Ave, then call: 604-574-9813

750 SUITES, LOWERALDERGROVE 2 bdrm ste $725. incl utils cble, net. No ldry. Immed. 604-825-1242, 778-808-8646ALDERGROVE, 2/bdrm suite. 950 sf. 5/appli. Hydro, wifi incl. $850/mo. Immed. (604)832-2035CHIMNEY HTS. lrg bright 2 bdrm ste avail now.NS/NP $725 incl utils n/lndry 64-543-8033NEW bsmt suite available in Clover-dale $800. 2 bdrm, 1bath. 5 min walk to shopping/park. Includes wireless internet, utilities, laundry. Call Raj @ 604 790 8681.

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1968 VOLVO 144S, European model, 4 cyl., have original plates & reg. Good shape, runs well. $1500 obo. Willie (604)220-8969

810 AUTO FINANCINGNeed A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

812 AUTO SERVICESFREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can fi nance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta

www.DriveHomeNow.comWANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1986 LINCOLN TOWNCARSignature Edition, 138K, garage kept, aircared, pristine in & out. $5900. 604-240-4844, 604-856-5577

1995 FORD ESCORT. 4dr auto, A/C, A/cond. All power. $700 obo. 604-593-0377 or 778-988-6591.

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE - Load-ed. Certifi ed. Showroom cond. $6500/obo. (778)565-43341997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-33132002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $4500 obo 604-304-55712004 FORD FOCUS SE, 2.0L, au-to, a/c, clean, well maint. Good tires 92,300K $5900. 604-535-03222006 CHEVROLET Aveo 70,00 kms. auto, new Toyo tires, eco-nomical, 6L. $6700. 604-302-1513.2006 Chevy Cobalt SS fully loaded s/rf. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59,000k. $11,500. 604-789-4859.

2007 FORD FUSION SEFully loaded. Maroon colour, 60K, $7500 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883.

2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER auto good cond 69,000kms. $5250 obo. 604-531-2536, 778-231-2536

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6500. Call: (604)599-01702004 CAMRY LE 4/cyl, 134K, p/s, p/b, p/locks, A/C, silver, grey cloth int, very clean & reliable, great fuel economy $9800/obo. 604-817-19452004 CROSSFIRE Mercedes built, new $53,000 mint cond. sacrifi ce $15,500. Must see. 778-232-3578 2004 MAZDA 3 GX, Auto, orig own-er. Good cond. 150,000 kms. Dlr maint. $8600: (604)536-3560‘92 Paseo, pristine condition, under 60,000 km. Metallic black, new tires, std., sunroof. $3,200. 778-571-1564, [email protected]’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

827 VEHICLES WANTED

830 MOTORCYCLES

2005 YAMAHA - Midnight Star - only lic. since 2009. As new. 1700 cc. Pristine cond. Bought new-Don’t need 2. $16,000 invested. My loss your gain. Blow out price - $7975: takes it away. Dealer serviced. 778-888-6805, 778-837-6577.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1976 WINNEBAGO BRAVE - still runs. $500/obo. (604)649-1992

1984 18½ ft. Travelmate 5th wheel in RV park. Slps 4. Loaded. Asking $2650. Call 778-237-8066.

1991 30 Coachman travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, pics avail. $5500 604-855-8606

2011 VACATIONER F305FS

19”LCD TV, Surround sound, out-side shower, dual pane windows,

$15,000 in SAVINGS!! NOW $104,995 (Stk.31068)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 WILDCAT F24RL

DSI water heater, dual pane windows, fantastic fan, outdoor

shower & power awning.$32,995 (Stk.30862)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES2002 HONDA CRV EX, AWD, black auto, 151,000 km. No rust or dents, lady driven, $10,800. 604-542-99212006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.

851 TRUCKS & VANS1989 F-150 LONG BOX. Reg. cab, canopy, CD player, brake control hitch, V8, auto, Aircared. Exc. cond. $1,900. obo. 604-308-98482000 FORD F150 XLT supercab, 4WD. 246,000 kms. reblt. trans. exc engine. $4,700. 604-514-0801

MARINE

912 BOATS12 ft. McClulloh Alum boat w/trailer & 9.8 Nissan outboard motor - good cond. $2500 obo. (604)581-2795

Under the Warehouseman’s Lien Act Quiring Motors 1994 Ltd. will be disposing of the following vehicle on September 9, 2011 to recover towing and storage fees of $2980.68. 1994 Ford 4WHDR VIN1FTEF14Y3RLA60960 R/O: Glen D.Fielding.

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29415 SIMPSON RD. $895,000This is a knockout! 3,700 sq ft 2 storey home on 1

acre with sewer and water hook up, plus spectacular

view. Completely upgraded everything including new

kitchen and bathrooms, air conditioning, fl ooring,

lighting, crown mouldings, 2” wooden blinds, plus,

plus. You get the idea! Oh Yeah, plus a 25x 45 heated

and air conditioned shop. Triple garage, plus, plus!

2825 - 256TH STREET. $1,995,000 27908 TRESTLE AVE. $548,900

Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span

main barn, square piece of property with fantastic build-ing site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.

Check out this quality built home in West Abby. 9’ ceilings up and down - all the extras you would want. This home has a very bright suite. Full

sundeck plus patio. 3 bedrooms up, 3 bedrooms down - available immediately!

359 - 240 ST $1,590,000

Home plus large barn in great area.

Property all cleared, make your off er!

19.5 ACRES

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27031 - FRASER HWY. $579,900

Currently rented - about 10,000 sq. ft. - buildable and / or renovate the house to an offi ce. Invest now and wait for redevelopment. Possibilities here?

LEGAL SUITE37 ACRES HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS

27145 - 35 AVE. $549,900

Fully fi nished up and down with 2 bed-room suite, 9’ ceilings, very clean. Great fl oor plan upstairs - air conditioned, fantastic ensuite, backs onto

acreage. Close to schools in great new subdivision.


SWEETHEART DEAL!


26258 - 60TH AVE. $1,150,000Gorgeous 1628 sq. ft. rancher, has partially fi nished full basement, roughed-in

plumbing for 3rd bathroom or in-law suite - with attached 2000 sq. ft. heated shop. Also has 1200 sq ft. modular home with its own 24 x 26 garage.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

4857 - 256 ST. $1,398,000

All done here! Very nice 2600 sq. ft. 2 storey home with bonus room above garage. Lots of upgrades on this very new house - AWESOME shop plus 2nd family dwelling (3 bdrm) all on 11 acres with tons of water in the well. Great location - it even has air conditioning for the summer heat. This is a complete package!

2 GOOD - 4 -2 FAMILIES


26523 32A AVE $369,90027005 35 AVE. $545,000GREAT AREAFULLY FINISHED BASEMENT HOME

Fully finished basement in a great area. In great shape, new updated fl ooring, bathroom, new oak kitchen with full set

of appliances. Tons of storage here for the hobbiest in the family. Take a look here. Excellent value! Now’s the time to buy.

Over 2,600 sq ft fi nished here on a 5,881 sq ft corner lot. 9’ ceilings, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gran-ite counter tops, above ground

basement suite. In area of newer homes, walk to Elementary school. Have a look, you’ll like what you see. P.S. mom - large pantry area!!

28531 MACLURE RD. $1,175,000


Check out this beautiful gentle North sloping property in Bradner area. 2 good homes on property on a quiet no-thru street. Large barn plus shop just west off Brander Road North of Fraser Highway.

16.6 16.6 ACRES ACRES

- 2 HOMES -- 2 HOMES -SOLDSOLD26851 24 AVE. $529,000


New hardwood fl oors in upstairs living, dining, bedroom up-stairs, new carpet in Master and family room, new paint inside & out, upgrades include dual fl ush toilets, new baseboards, high effi ciency furnace, new air conditioning, new appliances new tankless hot water system, insulated garage and doors, new ceiling fans, new blinds, this home is spotless. All you have to do is move in! Suite potential and a huge cabana in the low maintenance easy care yard.

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ABBOTSFORD 604.857.2293MISSION 604.853.2293

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THE AUTO MALL THIS FRIDAY SEPT. 9!

THE AUTO MALL THIS FRIDAY SEPT. 9!

1951 - 201160YEARS

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Prices include all GM rebates and exclude taxes and administration fee of $349.

SUMMERBLOWOUTBLOWOUTPRICES AT OR BELOW WHOLESALEPRICES AT OR BELOW WHOLESALE

THE GM OPTIMUM ADVANTAGEManufacturer’s Warranty• Exchange Privilege• 150+ Point Inspection• 24hr Roadside Assistance•

2010 ELANTRAAutomatic, power windows, power locks, power

mirrors, cruise control, MP3/CD player. P7055A

$13,900$13,900

2006 JETTAAuto, turbo, power sunroof, power windows, power locks, alloys, cruise, climate control with A/C. B0676A

$12,900$12,900

2010 ACCENTCD/MP3 player, air conditioning, power windows, power

locks, power mirrors, auto, VERY CLEAN! P7057A

$10,900$10,900

2011 KIA SOUL 4U Aluminium wheels, sunroof, heated seats,

power group, auto. P7056A

$18,900$18,900

2008 FOCUS SES4 cyl, 5 spd manual, remote keyless entry, power

mirrors, power sunroof, 19” high performance alloys, satellite radio, Bluetooth. B0619A

$13,900$13,900

2008 PT CRUISERAutomatic, power windows, CD player, A/C, compass/temperature gauge, cruise, tilt steering, keyless entry.

P5958B

$8,900$8,900

2007 G6 CONVERTIBLE Leather, auto, pwr seats, remote start, pwr group, aluminium wheels, XM radio, w/ Monsoon Sound.

P7001A

$17,900$17,900

2007 AURA XEHeated leather seats, air conditioning, power sliding sunroof,

remote vehicle start, in-dash 6-disc CD with enhanced 8 speaker system and rear audio controls, Onstar. P5980A

$11,900$11,900

Only 7,000km!

FRIDAY SEPT. 9

Registration @ 10am

First Ride: 11am

Last Ride: 5pm

Thurs Sept 8, 2011 Star

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