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ALC to reconsider farmland decision By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove soccer enthusiasts are working on raising the final installment for construction of a new artificial turf field at Aldergrove Athletic Park. From left, Bill Ede, Charlie Fox, Hilary McRoberts, Art Bandenieks and Reid McDonald.
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Township Councillor Charlie Fox and the Aldergrove Soccer Field Committee toured the site of the now two week old construction project at Aldergrove Athletic Park on Friday. It will be the location of the new synthetic turf fields in Aldergrove. The main field and an expansion of the existing parking lot to the south of it are the focus of the current excavating activity by a local Langley contractor, Cedar Crest Lands Ltd., which won the contract bid to build the $1.8 million dollar facility.
The Langley Parks and Recreation department structured the project so that it could partner with the local soccer community and enable them to add to this project a second, slightly smaller, synthetic turf field. Bill Ede, Aldergrove Youth Soccer President said that, “One field doesn’t accommodate the needs of all 700-plus soccer kids in Aldergrove. Turns out the gravel field next to the new synthetic field can be covered by a synthetic turf for a lot less than it costs to install a completely new field. So we are attempting to do just that
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while we can benefit from the cost savings available to us by doing both fields at the same time.” Art Bandenieks said that, “To cover the second field costs about $440,000. The two local soccer clubs have raised $100,000 and quite recently we received a $30,000 pledge from one of our soccer families who have a young soccer player just starting out. Together with some astute pencil sharpening by Parks and Rec, we are now just short by approximately $110,000 for this project to complete.” Earlier in the week Reid
McDonald led a delegation to Township of Langley Council where Charlie Fox put forward a motion to Council which passed. It directed Al Neufeld, manager of Parks Design and Development, to come up with a report for Council to act on, regarding the partnering of the soccer community in this project. Hilary McRoberts, president of Aldergrove United Soccer, reported late Sunday that, “This weekend we were hosting our annual Barry Bauder Memorial Soccer Tournament, a fundraiser, SEE: Page 3
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The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that a group of Aldergrove property owners should have their applications for exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve reconsidered by the Agricultural Land Commission. The applicants had applied to the ALC for exclusion of eight properties adjacent to the Gloucester Industrial Estates on the basis that the lands were non-arable and poorly drained, making them unsuitable for farming. Their application had been supported by Langley Township, but had been turned down the commission on August 26, 2010. In his reasons for judgment issued March 28, Justice Wong noted that the ALC had already agreed to reconsideration of their original decision prior to the court hearing in February, and that “there is no element of the commission’s conduct in this court proceeding that is challenged.” However, Justice Wong said the decision was inconsistent with the agrologist’s findings, and that, “There was also a complaint that two of the commission members’ remarks at the application hearing indicated unfortunate bias towards private applicants applying for exclusion from Agricultural Land Reserve.” Justice Wong set aside the commission’s previous order of refusal, and ruled that it be reconsidered pursuant to legislation. Among the justice’s directions is that Commissioners Sylvia Pranger and John Tomlinson will not be permitted to decide on the reconsideration, and it should either be heard by other members of the commission or a panel of the commission. In the court’s directions, the applicants will be permitted to present oral and written submissions and will be provided 30 days notice of the reconsideration meeting. The commission may also give notice to any person it considers affected by the reconsideration, and to accept new material from these parties before a decision is made. Copies of any new material must also be supplied to the applicants prior to the meeting.
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Robbie Waisman (centre), a survivor of the Buchenwald concentration camp, spoke to Aldergrove Secondary students last week. Waisman was born in 1931 in Skarszysko, Poland, the youngest of six children and was eight years old in 1939 when his city was bombed and occupied by the Nazis. Hasag, a German ammunitions factory was established in his town and the Jews were forced to work there. Waisman was liberated in the concentration camp of Buchenwald on April 11, 1945 at the age of 14. For Waisman’s full story see the websites: http://www.vhec.org/robbie1.html and http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/orphelins-orphans/english/
Legion hosts candlelight tribute to Vimy Ridge Aldergrove Star
On Easter Sunday the Aldergrove Legion will host a candlelight tribute to honour the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and salute all who have served and continue to serve in the cause of peace and freedom. It takes place Sunday, April 8 at 4 p.m. at the Cenotaph, Royal Canadian Legion, Aldergrove.
The public is invited to participate in the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge candlelight tribute. This community event will also honour our local veterans, current serving members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Small red candles will be lit and placed around the Cenotaph in a commemorative ceremony symbolizing the “Passing of the Torch of
Remembrance.” Come and meet those who valiantly represented our nation, putting themselves in harm’s way, to protect the dignity of human rights and values we so cherish living in Canada,” said Shaun Francis, chair of the 2012 Remembrance/Poppy Committee. “Youths and veterans will place a candle in silent tribute, share in a
moment of remembrance, and reflect upon our rich legacy of peace, freedom and respected international identity. “The candles at the Cenotaph will remain lit all night for the community to experience this poignant ambiance, as the candles emanate a soft red glow in silent tribute, to all those who served in the cause of peace and freedom,” said Francis.
Baptist church to move into new home By MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Black Press
After purchasing their new property 16 years ago, Aldergrove’s Rose of Sharon Baptist Church is finally moving to a new home. Township council unanimously passed an application to rezone a 4.4 acre site at Fraser Highway and 248 Street from a rural zone to an institutional zone to build a new church and school for Rose of Sharon. The church, which is currently
located on 248 Street just north of 40 Avenue, has been serving the Aldergrove community since 1994, and their adjacent school Aldergrove Christian Academy since 1995. Their sister location in Richmond operated from 1963-1995. Rose of Sharon originally purchased their new property at 24746 Fraser Hwy in 1996 as a larger site to move to in the future. Some Township councillors expressed concerns with traffic conges-
tion that may heighten with use of that property. Councillor Fox says the traffic backlog that occurs at the intersection of 248 Street and Fraser Highway is already an issue, and careful planning of entrances and exits to the new church must be made. “I’m very concerned about traffic control. We all know that the corner of 248 Street and Fraser Highway has a significant bottleneck many, many times during any given day. And this will now
likely continue to make this problem worse, even on Sunday,” he said. Councillor Grant Ward disagrees, saying the plan already in place works well and that a right turn in and a right turn out on Fraser Highway will be fine. “I don’t think we should muddle along at this stage I think we should just get on with it,” he said. “We will meet the challenge (at the 248 Street and Fraser Highway intersection) if and when it comes along.”
School district seeks input on facilities plan By MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Black Press
The Langley School District is turning to the community for help with the development of the Long Term Facilities Plan. The district is holding community consultation meetings this month for families to attend. In February, the Board of Education posted a draft online of its vision statement and guiding principles of the plan for public feedback.
According to the draft, the long term plan will “enhance student learning by supporting educational programming initiatives and addressing changing demographics within an equitable and financially sustainable framework.” The plan will focus on creating new educational programs and providing support for current successful ones, ensuring changing enrolment rates in schools will be accommodated for the next 10-15 years and creating more effi-
ciency within facility and administrative costs. The public is encouraged to attend the information meetings and to voice their opinions on what the plan should include. Dates for the meetings are: • Tuesday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Brookswood Secondary School library. • Monday, April 16, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Aldergrove Community Secondary School library.
• Wednesday, April 18, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Langley Secondary School library. • Monday, April 23, 6:30-8 p.m. in the D.W. Poppy Secondary library. • Tuesday, April 24, 7-8:30 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary library. Additional surveys and town hall meetings will be scheduled in the coming months as the plan evolves. Any questions or feedback can be emailed to facilitiesplanfeedback@sd35.bc.ca
FROM FRONT: featuring over 38 soccer teams, however, Sunday morning we woke up to a very bad April Fool’s joke in the form of snow! Mother Nature, unfortunately, didn’t want to cooperate, so with snow on the ground and saturated fields we were forced to cancel the final day. Very disappointing as this is usually a great fundraiser for the club with all profits this year going towards the building of the second artificial pitch.” McRoberts added, “We still have another event planned for the end of May, which will feature Emergency Services Personnel. You may have seen it on TSN and Discovery channels. The Pacific Regional of the FireFit and TopCop Championships will take place May 26 and 27 on the gravel pitch at Betty Gilbert. Teams from across the province will be in attendance and vie for a spot at the National Championships, to be held in Baie Comeau, Quebec, in September. We hope the community will get behind this event and help us raise the necessary funds to complete the pitch.” Reid McDonald said that, “with support from our local community and our corporate community we should be able to raise the last amount of money needed to complete this project so that our young kids have a safe and reliable place to play soccer, not to mention all the other sports the two schools at either ends of the fields will be able to do year-round.” The group intends to step up its fundraising activities. Both Ede and McRoberts said that if funds aren’t raised then both clubs will have to significantly increase registration fees to cover the costs of the proposed fields. More information can be found at: www.aldergrovesoccer.com
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Family members and old friends are rallying around Aldergrove’s Stockbrocks family in their time of crisis. With the help of old friends at the Langley School District office, a volunteer committee has put together a fund-raising event for Mark Stockbrocks on Sunday afternoon, April 22, in the old Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church on 272 Street. Mark was a tall and very fit young man, aiming for a career as a fire fighter, when he collapsed at the Grey Cup game in Vancouver last November. He was rushed to hospital, where it was discovered that he had suffered a cerebral haemorrage. Mark was in a coma for several weeks and when he finally awoke he was paralyzed on his left side. He remains a patient at G.F. Strong and is confined to a wheelchair. He has a long road to recovery ahead of him. His mother, Pat, a retired school district employee, has rented an apartment in Vancouver to be at his side. She is looking forward to bringing him home to Aldergrove in the near future as he continues his rehabilitation, but for the foreseeable future he will be confined to a wheelchair. The fundraiser is aimed at helping make the Stockbrocks home wheelchair accessible, among other needs.
The Stockbrocks are a close-knit family, as Pat’s husband passed away 15 years ago, leaving her to raise Mark and his siblings, Matthew and Alison, on her own. And they were doing great — Matthew became an air traffic controller at Victoria and Vancouver airports, Alison is a nurse at Delta hospital and Mark taught English in Japan for several years before coming back to Aldergrove to work for the school district and work toward a fire fighter career. Then, first Mark suffered the cerebral haemorrage and a stroke, and just three weeks after he awoke from his coma, Matthew was diagnosed with acute leukemia. Thankfully, Matthew has since recovered, is in remission and is back at work. All of the family and their friends are hoping for a similar recovery for Mark, but it may take years of therapy. The April 22 event will feature entertainment by a Canadian jazz trumpet star who also grew up in this area, Brad Turner, and his wife, singer Tia (Wautier). Refreshments will be served, including a cash bar, and there will be door prizes, a 50-50 draw and silent auction. Tickets are $20 each and can be ordered by calling Joan Beck at 604-5347891, ext. 353, or email to: jbeck@sd35.bc.ca
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Non-profits, volunteers have huge impact here More than 900 community groups in Langley are making the community a better place, and the vast majority of them are doing so “under the iceberg.” That information was given to Langley Township council on Monday night by Dave Stark and Douglas Dunn, who have done a detailed study of the extent of nonprofit involvement in the Langley community and economy. They told council that close to 44,000 people volunteer in Langley, and contribute 7.3 million hours in volunteer time each year. About 6,000 serve as volunteer board members. Stark said that the study provides detail to back the widespread perception that “Langley is a very giving community.” “The information was eye-opening,” he said. Dunn said that non-profits account for 7.8 per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and this figure shows the importance to the economy of non-profit activity.
To put it in perspective, Dunn said the non-profit sector is 11 times larger than the motor vehicle business and four times larger than agriculture. “Under the iceberg” refers to “smaller and more informal community groups, the vast majority of which are completely volunteer -operated,” the study states. “The vision of the Langley model is not to discount the visible, but pay more attention to the foundation of the iceberg, which is large and easily-missed.” The study is part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for non-profit organizations to work together, attract more volunteers, improve governance and get overall support from each other and the community at large. While the initial work in bringing the sector together used the name “Langley Chamber of Community Service,” Stark said that is now being downplayed. Councillor Charlie Fox asked about the relationship with Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. Dunn replied that the organizers have been working with the cham-
ber, which has helped non-profits obtain liability insurance for directors and is also putting on a “Show Me the Money” seminar for nonprofits. This seminar will be held on April 26. He and Stark said that, in some communities, there are separate chambers for businesses and nonprofits, while in others, the chamber of commerce has a non-profit committee.. “We hope for a close and amiable relationship with them (the chamber),” Dunn said. “What will this group eventually do?” asked Councillor Kim Richter. “We envision a place where nonprofits can gather. The economic impact (of non-profits) far outstrips the respect the sector gets. There are many aspects that can benefit — fundraising, governance, software and legal, among them,” Dunn said. Stark said the non-profit chamber, as it is informally known, is not seeking a steady stream of grants from the Township, which provided $2,500 towards the study. “Our goal is to be self-sufficient,” he said.
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The family of Tigger the serval cat are not giving up hope and are offering a reward for finding their exotic pet, after sighting of him last weekend. It is almost two weeks since Tigger, the African serval cat, got out of his home in Langley during a hail and thunderstorm. His owner Kelly Allen believes he is roaming the Federal Naval Base in Aldergrove. He has been scene going into the forested area at Robertson Crescent and 256 Street at 3 p.m. last Saturday (March 24). “He is part of our family and it is like
losing a child,” said Allen. He is not a danger to the public and was hand-raised since six weeks old and is declawed. Tigger was wearing a bright orange sapphire crystal collar with a petsmart pink heart tag with his name on it. He will not come to anyone so just call Kelly at 604-831-1519, the RCMP or Al from Pet Searchers Canada at 604825-6913 if you see him. There is a $1,000 reward for any information that may lead to his return, so if you see him, act fast, she said. You can see more pictures of Tigger on his facebook site at “Tigger the Serval.”
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The job posting has officially been released, and now the Langley School District is one step closer to selecting a new superintendent. The position has been empty since the prompt firing of Cheryle Beaumont in January by a 5-2 vote of the board of education, and has since been temporarily filled by acting superintendent Suzanne Hoffman. The search is being overseen by secretary-treasurer David Green and assistant superintendent of human resources Jennifer Canas.
Green said neither of them are interested in applying for the position. In a meeting on Feb. 27, the board drafted a set of criteria needed for the person who will take over the role. According to Green, the characteristics of the district had to be clearly defined first in order to select someone who will best fit the needs here in Langley. “We did an examination of what the district’s culture is and in addition the district’s goals to determine what the district profile is for potential candidates,” Green told the board on March 27.
“Candidates for the position of superintendent would be interested in what the district profile is, what sort of district are we and what sort of things do we do here.” The board has been working in partnership with the organization Make a Future — Careers in BC Education, a recruitment branch of the BC Public School Employers’ Association, to help make a decision. Make a Future is used to assist the hiring process in B.C.’s 60 boards of education and in the ministry of education. The superintendent job posting will close on April 20 and
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dates to note The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Friday, April 6 for Good Friday and Monday, April 9 for Easter Monday. Wednesday, April 11 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, April 16 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
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The Township of Langley Fire Department is currently accepting applications for paid-call firefighter positions in our Aldergrove, Brookswood, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Otter, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby Fire Halls. Applicants must be current residents of Langley Township. If you are a motivated individual, physically fit, and over 19 years of age, you may have a future in firefighting. Selected candidates will be required to complete a physical test. An information meeting will be held: Date: Wednesday, April 18 Time: 7pm Location: Fire Hall 6 (Murrayville) 22170 - 50 Avenue For more information, contact 604.532.7500 or pick up an application at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Applications close Friday, April 27 at 4pm. Please note: • Only applicants receiving interviews will be contacted. • We thank you in advance for your application. • Those short-listed will be requested to provide three references from non-family members. Present employer and previous fire departments are preferred references.
As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains in your area on the dates shown below. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. However, this is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry, and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Brookswood, Fernridge, and High Point: March 5 – April 11 Northwest Langley: March 5 – April 20 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: March 5 – April 24 Murrayville: April 12 – May 16 Willoughby: April 23 – May 31 Fort Langley, Forest Knolls, and Milner April 25 – May 23 Willowbrook May 17 – May 31 Tall Timbers and Acadia May 24 – 31
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VICTORIA – In an interview with one of our Vancouver Island papers before Christmas, B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made a bold prediction that he would have party status before the general election in May 2013. That’s four seats, and it wasn’t based on an unlikely sweep of the Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam by-elections, now set for April 19. He hinted he was getting calls from MLAs looking to join up, after a November Angus Reid poll showed a sudden surge to 18 per cent for his resurgent brand. We now know that one of those callers was Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen. I asked Cummins on Friday if he is still confident about three more. “Hopeful, let’s put it that way,” he replied. Van Dongen’s explosive departure was arranged, with Cummins’ help, for maximum damage to Premier Christy Clark. Van Dongen notified the B.C. Liberal caucus that he was quitting. Then, in a questionable use of legislature privileges, he launched a broadside on Clark’s integrity. He cited the $6-million legal payout in the B.C. Rail sale, a decision made before Clark’s time, and the recent collapse of a deal to sell naming rights to B.C. Place. He described the B.C. Liberals as “an organization headed for failure,” then
announced he’s joined the B.C. Conservatives. Cummins then joined van Dongen at a hotel news conference across the street, as the former Gordon Campbell cabinet minister disclosed he has hired his own lawyer to dig through the roomful of paper from the B.C. Rail case once again. Auditor General John Doyle is already in court seeking access to details of the $6 million in lawyer bills, which the Attorney General’s ministry hasn’t provided because it doesn’t have them. These delicate matters were farmed out to yet more independent lawyers. Independent special prosecutor Bill Berardino also spent seven years and many more millions on the B.C. Rail case, including the role of Clark’s lobbyist brother, Bruce. He didn’t find the smoking gun now sought by van Dongen. This effort seems designed more for political revenge in an election year than to clarify the sorry legacy of the B.C. Rail sale that has already been examined through two provincial elections. Van Dongen was at the top of everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. Liberals. During last year’s leadership contest, he muttered darkly about not only B.C. Rail, but also the integrity of fellow Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong. Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins stand-
ing beside him trying to look statesman-like. Of course van Dongen drove himself out of cabinet long before Clark returned. Chronic speeding by a public safety minister is a tough sell. I asked Cummins about the reluctance of key cabinet ministers Kevin Falcon and George Abbott to confirm they are running again. His aw-shucks friendly-grandpa modesty precludes speculation, but he did allow it’s “maybe a comment on the state of affairs in the Liberal caucus.” Reporters started surveying government MLAs after Falcon and Abbott kept their options open for 2013. For the record, fellow ministers Terry Lake, Shirley Bond, Pat Bell, Mary Polak, Rich Coleman and Stephanie Cadieux all said they are firmly on Clark’s election team. Independent-minded backbenchers Bill Bennett and Kevin Krueger also saluted the B.C. Liberal banner. Randy Hawes allowed that he’s 65, so if he leaves it will be for the golf course. As I was talking with Cummins, B.C. Conservative advisor Randy White was assuring the Abbotsford News that more defections are coming. Cummins has people for the dirty work. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: In 1984 I moved to Aldergrove with my three children, my youngest being eight years old. I was disappointed to find the one outside pool was not large enough for me to go swimming along with my children. In the neighbouring municipality where we had lived I had always gone swimming with my children, not just dropped them off or watched. There was talk at that time of a larger pool being built in Aldergrove. I’ve watched the W.C. Blair Pool open and the Walnut Grove Recreation Centre open, then get upgrades but still no larger pool or inside pool for Aldergrove. My youngest child’s son is now 16 years old and the ground for the new pool has not been dug. The park where the present outdoor pool is located was donated to Aldergrove for a park, and was recently been renamed Jackman Park. When the Kinsmen Community Centre was built back in the ‘80s Aldergrove residents raised one-third of the funds, the federal government paid a third and the Township paid a third. When the new fields were put on the former Loucks farm, area residents got together to build a paved pathway through the woods to the fields and build the fieldhouse. A great deal of the money for the area where the new bike park, community garden and new all-weather field is to be built was largely financed with federal money, donations and volunteer time. I have nothing against higher governments, businesses, local groups or individuals donating to the facilities in Aldergrove but I’m wondering about facilities in other parts of the Township. Did the community of Murrayville need to fund raise to have the W.C. Blair Pool built or those in Walnut Grove fundraise to have the Walnut Grove Recreation Centre built? I have often heard those on council and employees of the district say there is not a large enough tax base to have a large recreation facility in Aldergrove. Well, the tax base includes all of the Township of Langley. When the other facilities were built all of the Township’s taxes were used; my taxes in Aldergrove were used. If there was money to purchase the Redwoods Golf Course why isn’t there money to build a facility in Aldergrove? If the facility is built with the whole family in mind there will be the usage needed to maintain the facility. The Murrayville and Walnut Grove pools are often overcrowded with lessons and those wishing to swim. A new pool in Aldergrove will help to alleviate some of that overcrowding and draw users from the Abbotsford area. Excuses in the past were that we didn’t have the sewage treatment and water to support a pool. We are soon to have them so those excuses are done. In the March 15 Aldergrove Star there was an article on 12 members of the cast of the Million Dollar Neighbourhood forming a committee to have the Aldergrove Pool and Recreation facility built. Hats off to those people, but yet again it is the community needing to push for the facility, unlike what happened in Walnut Grove. Our new mayor suggests we have a private developer put housing on top of a new recreation facility to counter the cost. Well, why don’t they put housing on top of the Walnut Grove Pool and W.C. Blair Pools to redeem the cost of building those pools so that we can have a pool in Aldergrove? We don’t want a second rate facility. We have waited a long time and have paid taxes a long time to get a top rate pool. Gloucester Estates is part of Aldergrove. The taxes from there alone should be enough to finance a pool. Regional Parks shut down Aldergrove Lake. They no longer have the expense of the upkeep of the lake. Keeping that area as a natural park would be great but could they be the ones to buy the old Aldergrove Elementary site and turn that into a park and have a partnership between the Township and the Regional Parks to have a beautiful inside pool surrounded by a natural environment? Wouldn’t that be a nicer sight to look at than apartments on top of our new pool? Dianne Kask, Aldergrove ***** Editor: Instead of going after the taxpayers for a pool why don’t the Mayor and Councillors go and find some developer to develop a mall like West Edmonton Mall; they have a swimming pool and exercise area and there would be lots of room for walking while shopping. The developer could work with fisheries to develop the old mall, where Bertrand Creek runs through the parking lot to have that part of the creek in the mall so people visiting the mall could learn what a creek has in it and all the little creatures that rely on it. Maybe then the people would have more respect for the creek. Then due to the fact we are a smaller town and to make it an attractive idea, let the developer make it higher than two stories in order to accommodate housing, like a seniors complex so that the developer could have a revenue base for all his investment. Then we could have the pool, exercise room and also the walking area we want without taxing the taxpayer for this feature. Kay Kuehnle, Aldergrove
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Remembering the ‘terrible price’ Ask ‘who Editor: April 9 marks the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. After failed attempts by both British and French forces, a corps of brave and determined Canadian soldiers captured this strategic ridge in France, which was of great importance to the German defence. Despite the terrible price in casualties, this battle marked not only a significant Allied victory, but also the first time Canadians had fought as an independent force and not as part of the British
Army. Along with other achievements during the First World War, the Battle of Vimy Ridge helped establish Canada as a key player on the world stage, earning our country a separate signature on the Versailles Peace Treaty which ended the war. As a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, a group of committed young people who are dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage, I would like to highlight this significant anniversary of a battle considered by many to mark Canada’s birth as a
nation. To commemorate the anniversary, members of Operation Legacy will be donating copies of the documentaries A Vimy Veteran Remembers and In Flanders Fields to their local libraries. These productions are part of The War Amps internationally awardwinning Military Heritage Series, which tells the lesser-known Canadian stories, and are available at a cost-recovery price by calling 1-800-250-3030 or visiting waramps.ca Courtney McLaughlin, Quesnel
Environmental reviews ‘weakened’ Editor: Langley citizens need to know about their MP’s role in chairing the recent hasty and incomplete review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The parliamentary committee that Mark Warawa chaired made 20 recommendations, preparing the way for the Minister of Finance’s budget
announcement that environmental reviews will be speeded up, and many believe they will be weakened. Meanwhile changes that would remove habitat protection from the Fisheries Act are also being considered. Taken together these two actions constitute a huge threat to our environment.
In the north, Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline will have environmental obstacles to approval removed while here in Langley developers won’t have to worry anymore about those pesky little fish bearing streams. Mr. Warawa’s constituents should be appalled. Peter Thomson, Langley
Expert opinions brought into question Editor: Re: “Court orders denial of ALR exclusion reconsidered,” Star news on-line, March 29 Agologists, geologists, etc. are easily manipulated into getting their seal of approval, on the basis that they know
that if they don’t approve something, someone else will. This is how developments such as Sandhills (Abbotsford) were allowed to progress, despite the fact that building rows of houses on top of each other on a sandhill is a disas-
ter waiting to occur. As to the ALR, it seems odd, that in the midst of an emerging global food shortage, that developers are manipulating loopholes for agriculture exclusion. James Neyedli, Vancouver
Thankful for kindness Editor: This is a grateful thank you to the Abbotsford citizens who helped us get a ride home on Tuesday, March 20, from the Abbotsford Hearing Clinic to Menno Hospital.
When we missed our pick-up ride, we received help from Ken of Abbotsford firefighters who noticed us waiting in the lobby for two hours, Marlene of Johnson Meier Insurance who made some phone calls,
and the people at Bethseba Christian Association who used their handicapped van to take Al back to Menno Hospital. Such kind people live in Abbotsford. E. M. Haeber, Aldergrove
benefits?’ from it Editor: Re: “B.C. is truly blessed with sustainability,” Star letters, March 22. This letter speaks of our hydro sustainability and gives high praise to “low impact run of river projects”. This sounds like BC Hydro propaganda. There are many well publicized reports of river damage that impede salmon migration and promises to correct that have never been carried out. Then there are the power lines run from remote generation sites to the nearest grid. On these routes none or very little concern has been given to the environment. Small feeder streams are torn apart and left that way. Deep in the woods there is no one to see the damage these right of ways leave behind. Did you ever wonder who pays the cost of running these hydro lines? The price BC Hydro is forced to pay for this run of river power is, by government contract, many times higher than wholesale market price. This debt will eventually break BC Hydro. You can’t buy something for ten dollars and sell it for three and stay in business very long. You should always ask the question: why and who benefits? John Winter, Langley
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Seniors get into the hockey playoffs spirit Its almost time for NHL playoffs; exciting times for hockey fans like me. Here’s a little poem written by Wendy Francis, explaining how hockey fans regard the game. “Millions think hockey’s exciting, a swift game of athletic skill, with offensive shots like lightning, and defensive checks and spills. “As a fan of Canucks I’m devoted, some others just call me insane, how can I act so besotted with a senseless and violent game? “But entertainment like this is essential, relief from boredom the key, stimulation for the masses is vital, especially for seniors like me. “So despite condemnation of riots, and abhorrence of play injuries, I’ll continue my hockey-filled diet, watching Kessels and the Sedins.” Now, for what happening at our seniors’ circles at the OAP Hall. Every Monday at 1 p.m. we gather for crib, and we would welcome
new players so why not join us? On Saturday afternoons the old time dance music brings in the crowds. Even if you don’t dance the music is enjoyable and so is the company. Since the usual meeting of the OAP organization is the first Friday of the month and falls on Good Friday, it will be held instead on the following Friday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday afternoons the art club meets in the OAP Hall and on Friday evenings it’s bridge. And don’t forget Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. for the carpet bowling. New members at these clubs is also welcomed. Over at the Veterans and Seniors Club on Fraser Highway, there are already items coming in for the summer sale. It is house-cleaning time so if you have items you no longer use, consider dropping them off for the sale.
Rick, the club’s and it was beautiful. cook, continues Though she said it to provide us with was her nap time she good, nourishing didn’t appear tired noon dinners. Each either. week there’s a vaAfter the celebrariety of different tion seven of us vismenus with lots of ited Alice Fletcher in vegetables, meats the home where she and desserts. What now resides. Alice more could you ask was very active and for at a reasonable helpful in seniors’ price? circles for many On Tuesdays we years. play crib after din- Maudie MacPherson Here’s something ner, Friday it’s whist to ponder: an Engand Thursdays it’s lish professor wrote dominoes. Come in and give it a the words “a woman without her whirl. man is nothing” on the chalkboard Last week the United Church La- and asked his students to punctudies celebrated the 50th anniver- ate it properly. sary at the Crescent Beach church. All the men wrote “A woman About 90 attended, coming from without her man is nothing.” churches all around the area. All the females wrote “A woman: One little lady, 98 years old, without her, man is nothing.” sang a solo, How Great Thou Art, Happy Easter to all.
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Chef and columnist Nathan Fong and chef and author Caren McSherry are special guests at the Bradner Flower Show, April 13-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Bradner Hall. McSherry will be at the official opening April 13 at 2 p.m. while Fong will be there on April 15.
Music - presented by Secondary Characters at the UFV Theatre in Chilliwack this July, are being held Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14. Looking for cast members of all ages. Please prepare one musical theatre song, and bring your sheet music. Email SecondaryCharacters@live.ca for an audition time or for more information. Don’t want to audition, but would still like to be involved with the show? We are looking for volunteers for all aspects of production. Darren Lee & The Memphis Flash - world’s #1 Elvis tribute returns home, Saturday, May 19, Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley (604-530-2211) Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services. Bradner Flower Show - 84th annual show, at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd., West Abbotsford. April 13, 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrating “Gourmet in the Garden.” Opening ceremony 2 p.m. Fri., Apr. 13 with chef, author, TV & radio personality Caren McSherry. Apr. 15, chef, food stylist and newspaper columnist Nathan Fong. Each day, cooking demos, wine experts, gardening info. Incredible floral displays, plant and cut flower sales, crafts, art show, gourmet food items, tea room. Info: 856-8441 or www.bradnerflowershow.com Hop On Down To Easter Egg Hunt - On April 8 at 1 p.m. sharp, little bunnies from all over the Lower Mainland will hop down to Fort Langley National Historic Site’s new Easter Egg Hunt. At 1 p.m., the gates will open and the Easter Egg Hunt will be on, while eggs last! Don’t forget your baskets.
Costumed volunteers and staff will hide Easter eggs and treats on the grounds, including a special section for ages three and under. Parka the Beaver (with bunny ears, of course), joined by the Riverman mascot of the Langley Rivermen hockey team and Hawkey, the Abbotsford Heat mascot, will entertain the crowd with their antics. For those interested in a more relaxing experience, an Easter Scavenger Hunt will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where children can collect stamps for doing activities on the site, and receive a treat. The Full Barrel Café will offer a new Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $7.80 for adults, $6.55 for seniors, $3.90 for youth, and free for children ages five and under. Family admission is $19.60. Fort Langley has much to offer in 2012. To see their full event calendar, go to www.parkscanada. gc.ca/fortlangley, or follow on facebook for regular updates: www. facebook.com/FortLangleyNHS. John Mellencamp - will bring his No Better Than This Tour to Abbotsford on June 19 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The show will include repertoire reflective of his entire career as well as his recent album. Canada’s own Cowboy Junkies are his special guests. Tickets range in price from $42.50 to $95. They are available at www.abbotsfordcentre. ca, the AESC box office, the Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre Ticket Outlets or by calling 1-866-977-2372. Mt. Lehman Garden Club - meeting April 19, 7 p.m. in Mt. Leman Community Hall. Guest, Harold Fearing, will be speaking on rhododendrons. Everyone welcome. Info: Evelyn at 604-857-5663.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks players and supporters enjoyed a free skate last Thursday to close their fourth season at Aldergrove Arena. The Kodiaks fell to the Abbotsford Pilots in the second round of playoffs, and the Pilots lost the league championship round to the Delta Ice Hawks. The Pilots host the provincial championships this month at MSA Arena.
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Explaining the Christian Holy Season About one-third of the planet, or roughly 2.1 billion people, are Christians. Each spring, this large subset of the population celebrates the religious miracle that is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lenten season is one of the holiest times of the year on the Christian calendar. This is a period of 40 days and nights that begins with Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent and lasts through Easter Sunday. Many Christians celebrate Easter but may not know the significance or meaning behind certain days on the Lenten calendar. Here is a primer on the Lenten season for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Ash Wednesday In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, the season when one prepares for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday always falls 46 days before Easter and will vary according to the calendar. Ash Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation, which
means parishioners are expected to attend mass to mark the beginning of the holy season. During the mass, celebrants receive ashes in the form of a cross on their foreheads. The ashes are made from burning the blessed palm fronds from last year’s Palm Sunday mass. In ancient times ashes were worn as a symbol of sorrow, repentance and acknowledgment of sins. Nowadays, ashes allow Christians to humbly display an outward sign that they are aware of their shortcomings and are cleansing their souls in the preparation for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and it is a day of obligation when Christians attend mass, and they receive fronds of blessed palms. Occurring a week before Easter, Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. The gospels record the arrival of Jesus riding into the city on a donkey, while the crowds spread their cloaks and palm branches on the street and shouted “Hosanna to the Son of David” and “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” to honor him as their long-awaited Messiah and King.
Holy Thursday
Good Friday Good Friday is also known as Black Friday but should not be mistaken with the post-Thanksgiving Black Friday. It is the day that Jesus had to march to his crucifixion site while carrying an extremely heavy wooden cross. Jesus was mocked, spit on, tortured, and forced to wear a crown of thorns during His journey after being arrested by Judas and then suffering at the hands of Pontius Pilate. After being nailed to the cross at His palms and ankles, Jesus suffered for six hours before He died. Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the people.
Easter Sunday The holiest day of the season is Easter Sunday. On this day, Jesus rose from His tomb. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found Jesus missing. Jesus then approached her and showed how he was again alive. His disciples were shocked at the appearance of his resurrected self, furthering their faith in him as the Son of God.
Holy Thursday is the Thursday preceding Easter Sunday.
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Easter calls to mind colored eggs and baskets full of candy and toys. Many of the things used for Easter celebrations are not necessarily ecofriendly. But there are ways to embrace greener options to ensure Easter is a happy time for celebrants and the environment. Here’s how to get started.
Easter Baskets Easter baskets overflowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found in a typical Easter basket -- or even the basket itself -- may be made of items that are damaging to the environment. Plastic easter eggs are made from plastics that may not be biodegradable. Furthermore, they may be made using chemicals that are damaging to the environment. Plastic grass carries the same dangers. Once discarded, plastic grass also may pose risks to wildlife that can become tangled in the substance or inadvertently eat it and choke or experience intestinal blockage. Instead of pre-packaged Easter baskets, individuals can construct their own. Look for baskets made from reusable materials, such as wicker or other wood-based materials, steering away from plastic. Instead of plastic grass, shred paper that is headed for the recycling bin. Look for treats without excessive packaging. You can gather healthy treats and toys individually and put together in the basket. This way you can cater
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Easter Eggs Coloring Easter eggs is a tradition. So are the coloring kits that may be made from chemical food dyes. Instead, look to natural foods to add a festive hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice or beet juice can turn eggs pink. Red cabbage leaves or mashed blueberries can dye eggs blue. And turmeric can give eggs a yellow tint. These all-natural dyes are safe for little fingers.
All-Natural Decorations Rather than silk flowers and plastic eggs, use the real thing in your decorating. Bring a little of the outside indoors with fresh flowers in a vase. Use twigs and ribbon to create inexpensive and green centerpieces for the holiday table. Wrap cloth napkins in a thick blade of grass for a little festivity. Construct wreaths from pruned garden clippings and florist wire to dress up doorways.
Table Settings Avoid disposable products whenever possible to prevent extra items from ending up in the trash. It is easy to wash ceramic or even fine china with ease in a dishwasher. Think about purchasing decorative spring-themed glasses that can be reused year after year. Resist the urge to use disposable bakeware and serving platters as well. While they may take a little longer to wash, you’ll be doing your part to help the planet.
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Next year, Langley will host an inspiring display of determination, skill, sportsmanship and joy when the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games come to town. Special Olympics BC (SOBC) is pleased to announce that the 2013 SOBC Provincial Summer Games will be held in the Township of Langley from July 11 to 14, 2013, with the support of the Township and the Langley School District. The Games will feature more than 1,100 Special Olympics athletes from the eight SOBC regions and the Yukon competing in 11 summer sports: 5- and 10-pin bowling, aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer and softball. Athletes will show their love of sport and their inspiring sportsmanship as they compete for the opportunity to advance to the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which will be held in Vancouver. These Games will mark the first time that Special Olympics BC and Yukon athletes participating in basketball, bocce and golf will be able to compete for the chance to advance to the National Games – these three current demonstration sports will be part of the Special Olympics Canada Games for the first time in 2014. “Special Olympics BC is excited to be hosting our 2013 Provincial Summer Games in Langley Township. We’re grateful for the support and cooperation of the Township and the Langley School District that will help make these Games an amazing experience for the athletes who will come together from all around the province and the Yukon to give their best efforts and go for gold,” said Lois McNary, SOBC Vice President of Sport. “The opportunity to participate in a SOBC Provincial Games is a memorable and often life-changing experience for athletes and volunteers alike, and we know Langley will be a great and gracious host for this inspiring experience.” “Our community is so proud to be hosting these Games,” said Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. “The Langley Board of Education is honoured to support the hosting of the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in our community,” said Langley Board Chair Wendy Johnson. The 2013 SOBC Provincial Sumer Games are expected to draw together more than 1,100 athletes and 300 volunteer coaches and mission staff members from around B.C. and the Yukon to Langley.
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The U15 Aldergrove Ambush girls soccer team participated in the Coastal Cup final, Sunday, April 1 in Chilliwack. They played a very strong game against SurDel. The outcome was 2-0 for SurDel which gave the Aldergrove Ambush girls the Silver medal. The team had a fantastic year and thank their coaches and parents for their support and encouragement.
Aldergrove’s Sid Greenlees heads the ball in a men’s game versus Peace Arch at the oldtimers soccer tournament Saturday at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The game ended in a 2-2 tie and due to Sunday’s snowfall the final day’s games were cancelled. HARRY HUNT PHOTO
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On Friday April 6 amateur boxing will return to the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre for the 16th time in two years, making the venue the hottest boxing venue in the Province. And hot is what’s on tap Friday in a show called Guys and Dolls. Matches between boxers in the fairer sex are usually preliminary matches, however, in this case there are four accomplished boxers vying for two titles. In the two women’s matches both fights are occupying the Main Event and Semi Main slots. Jaime Ward has fought 30 times, more than any female boxer in B.C. and is the most accomplished female amateur boxer in B.C. She will be stepping in the ring to take on rival and an old foe in Action Boxing’s Jen Yager. The two fought about a year ago and the decision that night went to Ward. Yager’s trainer, Terry Cooke has been part of the boxing scene for decades and feels Yager will take this one. Cooke was in the DiJaime Ward ane Dutra’s corner when she became the first Canadian women to win a world Boxing Championship. Dutra made history when she won the World Welterweight title 15 years ago. Dutra is now an accomplished official and will be the official in charge of the show April 6 when Cooke’s boxer tries to win the B.C. title by defeating Ward. The five round match will be the Main Event of a very stacked card Friday. Local schoolteacher Alisah McPhee will be looking for a City title when she faces Darcie Nestor of the Chilliwack Boxing Club. McPhee is undefeated after almost four years of boxing and is coming off a draw at the last Clash. Nestor is coming off a couple of second round stoppage wins. The Feature Bout will see a B.C. Youth Championship decided when Matt Ruff, 16, travels all the way from Kitimat to take on Surrey’s Pavir Atwal, 16, of Bisla Martial Arts. The two light heavyweights are both outstanding talents and the winner should be competing for a Canadian title this time next year. These three matches and six preliminary bouts are part of the action with boxers from Port Kells, Contenders, Ocean City Boxing as well as from Kelowna. Prelims to watch are a bout between Vancouver’s Lev Jackson and Port Kells Russ Lavery an intriguing lightweight fight. Also City Boxing’s Gurp Buttar and Tom Bennett of Port Kells will meet in a welterweight fight that has all of the signs of a good match. The show will open with local fans getting a peek at the future when they will see 13 year old Shalynn Holdsworth who is coming off a big win south of the border where she was given an award as best boxer of the event. The fights start at 7:30 p.m. The last Clash was a sell out so don’t be late. To reserve tickets call 604-530-7897.
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Denny went home to be with the Lord after a year long battle with brain cancer. His last year has been spent enjoying family, friends and life to the very fullest. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Wendy, son Mikal and daughter in law Leana. There will be a great void in the lives of his extended family of six brothers in law, five sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. A brother Dave in Calgary. Denny was well known in the trucking industry, he travelled all over North America and in recent years spent much time in BC and Alberta; the highway was his second love. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for a celebration of his life on Saturday April 7th, 2012. Service to be held at Sunrise Golf Course at 5640 - 188 St. (corner of 188th St & #10 Hwy) at 1:00pm.
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HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.
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EDUCATION
Adventure + Agriculture = AGRIVENTURE! Live & work on European, United Kingdom, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese agricultural/horticultural operations. 18-30 year olds may depart in spring, summer or fall for 4-12 months or more. www.agriventure.com 1-888598-4415.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
British Columbia Building Trades CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications. Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca
WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM
EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Kerrisdale Antiques Fair. April 14&15,10-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd, Vanc. Adm $7.
Everbloom Gardens & Farm Market, 2565 Mt. Lehman Road. Hiring exp’d retail cashier. $10.50 hr. Fax resume to: 604-856-0941 or email to: everbloom2009@hotmail.com
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
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GARDENING
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT!
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865
www.recycleitcanada.ca
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
374
Running this ad for 8yrs
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
HANDYPERSONS
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Commercial◆Retail◆Residential Services
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
24/7 Emergency Restoration Services.
Call or TXT: 604-518-4778 Web:www.lwrestoration.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PETS 477
PETS
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. 2 females remaining Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $950. 778-241-5504. Langley
ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions
OF Home (604)501-9290
338
PLUMBING
$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184
341
PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
MOVING & STORAGE
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
AT NORTHWEST ROOFING
AFFORDABLE MOVING
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
Local & Long Distance
Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
560
MISC. FOR SALE
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.
REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. 25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.
Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765
818
1986 FORD TEMPO. Blue, 4 door, 169Kms. AirCared. $525 obo. Call: 604-597-5054 or 604-640-0024.
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
696
CARS - DOMESTIC
845
RURAL NOVA SCOTIA water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net 1.902.522.2343
2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $8,500. Abbts 604-855-1335
RENTALS
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
706
2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4000 firm. 604-538-9257.
1994 BMW 325 i, CONVERTIBLE Black/tan, 248 Km, new paint, well maint. Lady driven. $4950.obo. Call (604)536-2516
APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE. Condo, 5 years new. 2 bdrm. 2 bath, + den. Sec. parking. Near shops & schools. 6 high eff. appl., granite, mint. cond. $1200/mo. (778)879-9778 LANGLEY, lrg 1 bdrm & den, 4 appl + inste W/D, F/P. Immed. $950/mo. Cat okay. Call: (604)936-0739
736
HOMES FOR RENT
1997 HONDA CIVIC, 315 km, $1800 obo. Phone 604-328-9570 or 604-882-3538. 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA, $3250. 128,000 kms. Best offer. Good condition. 604-588-5215.
2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404
750
2002 MAZDA PROTEGE auto 171K no accidents, new tires & battery. Aircared $4200. 604-996-0785
SUITES, LOWER
2 Bedroom brand new Legal suite for rent. West Abbotsford near Swensson park. Available now! All new appliances. Above ground. Separate laundry. Non smoker , no pets please! $800 + utilities per mo. Call 604-864-8122 for details!
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA, 114 km, loaded, p/sun roof, all maint. done, exc. cond. $6,300. 604-836-5931.
ALDERGROVE/ABBY Beautiful lg g/l legal 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite. Gas F/P, D/W, W/D, Cable,Hyd.,Wifi,incl. n/s, n/p . Ref’s req’d. $800/mo Avail. Apr.15 ph. 604-8570291
2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $21,500: 9000k.778-895-7570/604-836-5931
ALDERGROVE, downtown. Newer 2 bdrm g/l, 5 appls. $850 Avail. Apr. 1st. N/S. N/P. 604-856-8268.
MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single or double, large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easdy load alum. ramp incl. $1400.778-888-6805
SUITES, UPPER
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, loaded, 82kms, local, exc. cond., $7,800 obo. Call 604-596-9970.
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1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238.
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1985 21’ FORD FRONTIER Class C Motorhome. Exc cond, no leaks, 114K, $5000. Call 604-536-9430.
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AUTO FINANCING Apply
Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras
Now,
$9,995.00 604-463-9428
2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117
Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.
2006 Ford F250
Long box, regular cab, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow package. $9,995 (Stk#29912A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087
Cruise control, A/C, trailer tow pkg., bike rack, sleeps 4, full washroom. $27,995 (Stk# 33583) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087 2008 Mazda B4000 SE+, gold/grey, 48K, auto, all options, like new, $13,900, N.Delta, 778-855-3097
2008 SPORTSMEN 28’ 5th wheel. Dual slides, all equipped. Spotless condition. $19,900. (604)230-2728
SHIH TZU PUPPIES, Male & Female. 1st shots. Tricolor $450. 604-465-4305
9’5 CITATION CAMPER, long box, north/south bed, fridge, stove, furnace, h/w tank, lots of storage, privacy glass, basement, outdoor shower, electric jacks. Nice shape. $10,000. obo. (604)820-2593
SPRINGER/LAB cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, $350. Call 604823-6739, afternoons/evenings.
9½ft Vanguard camper, new fridge. $700. Call 604-888-6042.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HANDYMAN SPECIAL. 1994 Class C M/home 29’ sleeps 8 Special insulation for low temperatures. $6000/obo 604-543-9344
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99
845
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
604-308-7365
TRUCKS & VANS
2003 Salem Light:
Loan.
PUGS, fawn, 2 male, 2 female. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911
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2007 Adventurer 200WR
2007 WILDERNESS trailer, 28’, 2 slides, Q bed, 2 drs, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $19,500. 604-856-3777
Your Aldergrove Specialist!
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6500 firm. Call 604-538-4883
2006 MAZDA B3000, black, 4 door, 1 owner, 100,000 km’s. Exc cond. $8995 obo. 604-562-4168.
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
LISTINGS WANTED
The Scrapper
MOTORCYCLES
TOWNHOUSES
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
548
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5500 / 604.312.7415
LANGLEY, 264/56 Ave. 3 bdrms., 2 baths. Avail. April 1. $1400/mo.Call 604-897-8212.
751
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251
OTHER AREAS
LAB PUPPIES, chocolate & black healthy, family raised. Parents on site. $625. Vet ✔, 1st shots 604755-1364 shakhana@hotmail.com
Spring market is here!
Power Play Realty
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
TRANSPORTATION
Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $600. 604-798-9233
Selling or Buying?
27272 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove Office: 604-533-3231
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832
Beautiful 2 storey w/basement. Great curb appeal! 5 bedrooms, 4 bath. Open floor plan, kitchen w/maple cabinets, detached double garage. Call Anne Stromsten 604-308-7365
www.annestromsten.com
TRANSPORTATION
GUILDFORD 2 bdrm Holly Park TH Yard, Laundry, No Smoking $950 plus Hydro/Cable 604-807-7941 or tobstr@hotmail.com for May1
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
Abbotsford Parkade P.I. Services Inc., of 4-31269 Peardonville Rd., Abbotsford, BC, phone 604-8507769, claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following vehicle: 1) Brent Milton Kopas, 1982 GMC 2WHDR Pick Up VIN# 1GDHC34M1CV588485 amount owing $3,587.39 plus accumulating storage. If not paid by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012 the above vehicles will be sold or disposed of to cover costs.
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Aggressive Auto Towing 63 West Railway, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8B6. 604-854-5669 claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following vehicles:
NEW LISTING ABBOTSFORD!
$439,900
REAL ESTATE
752
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
Improvements,
$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234
320
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778
L&W Restoration Services Ltd. ■ Certified Painter ■ Wallpaper Installer ■ Pressure Washing ■ Carpet Cleaning Carpentry ■ Flooring ■ Tile Work ■
559
FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
PAINT SPECIAL
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
287
TREE SERVICES
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469
283A
LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
627
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
642
ABBOTSFORD ABBOTSFORD CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER
The Stonecroft 2350 Westerly Street Bright 1050sf. 2 Bdrm. 2 Bath, Top Floor, South East Corner. Exc. Cond. 2 Secure U/Ground Prkg. Spaces, Gas F/P, in-suite lndry. Residential Manager On Site. $199,000.
604-889-8424
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Klassen Patrick Arthur 1995 Ford pick up 2whdr. Blue. 1FTEF15Y8SLB39366 Amount owning $7353.92
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
GUARANTEED
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Cartwright Kara Blair Wells Fargo Financial 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. Gray 3G2JB52F15S149423 Amount owning $9076.46
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I Live in Aldergrove. I Sell in Aldergrove. Aldergrove. Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.
604-857-1100 m a e r D r u o y e k Ma realestate@danflokstra.com a Reality! Dan an F lokstr lokstra a .COM 27908 TRESTLE AVE.
$548,900
Check out this quality built home in West Abby. 9’ LEGAL SUITE! 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!
Call
Dan Flokstra
26258 - 60TH AVE.
604-857-1100
$1,150,000
Gorgeous 1628 sq. ft. rancher, has partially finished 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.
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Dan Flokstra
2056 MCKENZIE RD.
604-857-1100
$309,900
ABBOTSFORD RANCHER with PARTIAL BASEMENT
Very neat & clean, 3 bedroom rancher - close to town and public transportation. 3 Piece ensuite, gas fireplace, large lot - garage & separate bike room.
YA GOTTA SEE THIS ONE! - GOOD PRICE - GOOD HOUSE -
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Dan Flokstra
6141 - 264TH STREET
604-857-1100
$899,900
5 ACRES OK… OK…this is worth a second look – 1900 sq.ft. on main house plus 2 detached suites in a good location. You will not be disappointed, all very neat and clean, here. Very cool floor plan – an easy place to make home.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
2883 - 264TH AVE.
$1,589,000
$579,900
27031 - FRASER HWY.
19.5 ACRES
Out of ALR! 2,000 sq. ft home plus 48’x26’ shop on 2.27 acres. 2 road frontages, large graveled area, designated industrial. Take a look here – a safe investment. I always invest in land for security in the future.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$298,900
#106 5498 267TH ST
A VERY UNIQUE SITUATION!
NEW PRICE!
1000 sq ft of 2 bedroom living quarters above 1000 sq ft of warehouse in Gloucester Estates, zoned Industrial, its all legal nothing to worry about here. Take a look you will be impressed. Quick possession possible.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$2,995,000
25926 FRASER HWY
Look to the future here with this unbeatable location with over 1000 ft of frontage on Fraser Hwy, 2 homes on property with sewer and water connected already . Looking to invest in a great location for the future then this is worth a second look for sure, currently still in the ALR.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
26635 30A AVENUE
NEED SPACE?
$396,000
Very unique floor plan in this 1800 sq. ft. home situated on a 5700 sq. ft. lot. close to schools, with sideyard, RV parking – could be extra parking if you want to suite it. Have a look – make your offer. Call Dan!
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
Currently rented - about 10,000 sq. ft. - buildable C-2 Zoned 1 Acre – and / or renovate the house to an office. Invest now and wait for redevelopment. Possibilities here?
Dan Flokstra
Call
604-857-1100
$489,900
27590 - 33A AVENUE
Home plus large barn in great area. Property all cleared, make your offer!
Dan Flokstra
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Dan Flokstra
2825 - 256TH STREET
604-857-1100
$1,995,000
37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS 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 building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
#101-5570-268 STREET
GLOUCESTER
$439,900
2 bedroom 2 bathroom residential unit over 2268 sq ft of industrial unit great location in Gloucester and available for immediate possession. Zoned industrial it’s a legal suite so nothing to worry about here.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
604-857-1100
$537,900
27145 35 AVE.
4 LEVEL SPLIT – QUARTER ACRE! This home is almost 3200 sq.ft. and has an inlaw suite as well. Big house, Big lot, Big location – privacy beyond belief – home needs updating but very solid. Separate detached garage/ shop – check it out today and call Dan!
$1,590,000
359 - 240 ST
SWEETHEART DEAL!
Fully finished up and down with 2 bedroom suite, 9’ ceilings, very clean. Great floor plan upstairs - air conditioned, fantastic ensuite, backs onto acreage. Close to schools in great new subdivision.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
26960 25A AVE.
$649,900
2 STOREYS & FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT Over 3600 sq. ft. of manicured “up-to-date”, “you-will-be-impressed” home. Superior finishing, hardwood, crown mouldings, granite countertops, coffered ceilings, custom everything - high ceilings open concept - 2 bedrooms have ensuites. No expense spared here. Step up and make your dreams a reality.
Call
Dan Flokstra
#77 - 19649 - 53RD AVE.
604-857-1100
$319,900
55+ GATED COMMUNITY
Look no further than Huntfield Green in Langley. 1,286 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings. Single garage, large covered patio in private backyard. Large master bedroom, & ensuite, extra wide hallways, end unit. Very well maintained unit & community. Quick possession possible.
Call
Dan Flokstra
26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100
604-857-1100
RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net
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DL #30735
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Prices do not include taxes, license & admin fee of $399.
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2012 ORL ANDO
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