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Gas tax take down, riders up at TransLink By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

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Madelyn Sloan takes delight in the golden ﬁelds of Bradner’s Warmerdam family daffodil farm. The 84th annual Bradner Flower Show comes to the Bradner Community Hall this weekend, April 13 to 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information call 604-856-8441.

TransLink’s much-hated gas tax isn’t pulling in as much cash as it used to, as motorists either gas up outside the region or simply drive less. The transportation authority took in $312 million in 2011 from the fuel tax, according to its annual report. That was down nearly $12 million from 2010 as motorists bought 5.9 per cent less gasoline or diesel in the region. “High prices of fuel and a strong Canadian dollar would have contributed to the decline in fuel sales volume, which likely migrated to the Fraser Valley Regional District and Whatcom County,” the report said. It said other factors likely include more fuel-effficient vehicles, increased use of transit or cycling, and less commuting overall. “If the trend continues, the impact of this reduction could be in the magnitude of a $450- to $550-million revenue loss in a 10year period.” The gas tax that goes to TransLink increased this month from 15 to 17 cents a litre and the hike is expected to raise an extra $40 million a year. But concern that the gas tax may be an increasingly unstable source going forward is one reason area mayors have talked about using other revenue sources, like a vehicle levy or road pricing, to fund TransLink’s longer term expansion. TransLink says 8.6 per cent more passengers took transit in Metro Vancouver last year, setting a new ridership record. The annual report also says it spent $56 million less than it budgeted. But officials say the savings have no bearing on TransLink’s need for an extra $30 million per year to cover the transit expansion committed to under the Moving Forward program approved by area mayors last year. Money from the gas tax is dedicated to TransLink’s share of building the Evergreen Line. Overall, TransLink took in nearly $1.2 billion in revenue and spent $34 million more than that. It covered that deficit by drawing down its reserves to $288 million, which was less of a reduction than planned. The reserve fund is expected to run out in 2016 but officials say they continue to search for efficiencies to stretch it further. TransLink took in a record $444 million from transit fares and the higher ridership was partly due to more passengers taking transit for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Property taxes generated $298 million, up nearly three per cent. Tolls on the Golden Ears Bridge generated $33.7 million for TransLink, $4 million or 10.8 per cent less than expected. SEE: Page 3

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Langley Youth for the Fallen (LYF): “A Walk to Remember” has reached an important milestone: sponsorship of 100 of the 158 trees being planted at Langley Township’s Derek Doubleday Arboretum needed to commemorate the 158 Canadians who were killed in Afghanistan. “We are very happy that so many people have shared in our dream to commemorate the Canadian soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan,” says 14-year-old Michael Pratt, a grade nine student at Brookswood Secondary and one of the co-founders of LYF: A Walk to Remember. “BC Hydro have been big supporters as they provided funds to purchase 40 trees. We have received sponsorships from across the coun-

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“People are already enjoying the Walk to Remember with the original 74 trees lining the trails that have been constructed. We are really excited and looking forward to seeing the next 30 trees planted,” says Elizabeth Pratt. LYF: A Walk to Remember is looking for sponsorships for the remaining 58 trees and would like to hear from interested groups who would like to be part of this very worthwhile project. The cost of sponsoring a tree in honour of a Canadian who gave their life for our freedoms is $300. Please email at LangleyYouthForTheFallen@gmail. com or visit the Facebook page Langley Youth for the Fallen: A Walk to Remember or on YouTube at Langley Youth for the Fallen: Presentation.

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A 58-year-old woman has died from head injuries she suffered in a horse riding accident in south Langley on Monday. It’s believed the victim, described as an experienced horsewoman, was thrown from the horse she was riding, said Langley RCMP. The accident took place around 4 p.m. at Keenebridge Farm at 375 - 232 Street. People on the farm found the woman and called 911. She was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital by air ambulance where she was pronounced dead, said police spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks. Several horse racing websites have confirmed that the victim is Shauna Ferguson, a longtime Hastings Racetrack owner and trainer. On themanestreet.com forum, one person said: “Shauna was an incredible horsewoman, having spent her lifetime working with Thoroughbred race horses . . . she was involved in a freak accident while ponying a young two year old thoroughbred off of her pony . . . Shanua gave it all to her craft.” Another person wrote that Hastings Park has lost another true horseman and friend. She wrote that Shauna had “patience, and a soft manner with her horses, brought out the best in her equine competitors.”

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Grab your family, friends, and co-workers, put on your outdoor gear, and get ready to make the place we call home clean and beautiful. Clean Up Langley Day will be held Saturday, April 21, and all Township of Langley residents, community members, and businesses are invited to get involved. The event is being held to celebrate Earth Day and to showcase Adopt-a-Program, which encourages people to pick up litter and care for the environment around them. During Clean Up Langley Day, community members and businesses can do their part for the earth by selecting and cleaning up a section of street, trail, park, or creek. Register by calling Solid Waste Coordinator Tess Rutley at 604.532.7300 or

Council pay hikes ‘re-assessed’ By TYLER ORTON Black Press

Langley Township council is reaching out to the community to evaluate how municipal politicians receive pay hikes. Council voted Monday in favour of establishing a five-person task force — preferably composed of Township residents — to look at how other comparable municipalities in B.C. and the rest of the country distribute salary raises to elected officials. The move comes after automatic pay bumps were given to the mayor and councillors in December 2011. Wages for councillors went up 19 per cent last year, increasing by nearly $7,000 from $36,043 to $42,936. Mayor Jack Froese saw his annual salary go from $93,724 to $105,456 — a 12.6 per cent

jump. The original recommendation called for the task force to look at remuneration practices at comparable B.C. municipalities. But Councillor Bob Long and Councillor Kim Richter both said they favoured broadening the scope to look at the rest of Canada. “I think part of the reason we’ve gotten into the difficulties that we’ve gotten into recently is because we’ve been looking just at B.C.,” Richter told council. “The B.C. system seems to be self-perpetuating.” The Township of Langley bases council’s pay increases on the 60th percentile of direct pay rates for mayors and councillors in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam.

Automatic pay rates are distributed every three years at the start of each term. The task force is expected to be assembled later this spring, when council will appoint its members. Preference will be given to qualified individuals with experience in either business, human resources, financial or post-secondary fields. The task force will spend an estimated three to six months researching other Canadian municipalities’ pay increase practices. Its recommendation is expected by Dec. 31, however, Froese said it’s possible the deadline will be extended if more time is needed. Council plans to initiate a new system for automatic pay increases by January, 2014, before the next municipal elections come in the fall of that year.

visiting tol.ca/adopt and signing up on the online form. “The Township of Langley Adopt-a-Program is a stewardship program that allows participants to take an active role in keeping our community clean and safe,” Rutley said. “This growing program engages individuals, families, community groups, and businesses. To date, the program encompasses more than 3,589 volunteers who have ‘adopted’ 279 street sections, 29 trail sections, 33 parks, and two creeks.” Township staff will provide supplies and safety information for the April 21 Clean Up, and coordinate the pick-up of the collected material. Sierra Waste Services Ltd. will be participating in the Earth Day initiative by collecting the garbage from the Clean Up.

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Joanne Nicolato and supporters of a swimming pool and recreation centre in Aldergrove will be making their last push for public survey input this Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a hot dog sale fund-raiser in front of Aldergrove Save-on Foods. The survey is nearing the 1,000 mark and ends on April 30, when the results will be delivered to Langley Township council. For information see their website: www.aldergrovereccenter.ca

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The 2011 John and Muriel Arnason Volunteers of the Year Award recipients are Walter and Jan Poustie. For 26 years, Walter and Janice Poustie have been members of the Royal Canadian Legion. Twenty of those years have been spent in the Township of Langley, where they are known for being extremely dedicated and extremely humble. View ing their volunteer and charitable work as part of their life’s values and responsibilities, this Aldergrove couple has served both the Langley and Aldergrove branches of the Legion. The Pousties can be counted on to participate in special events and ceremonies, with Walter acting as Parade Marshall and leading the Langley Legion Pipes and Drums Band. A retired teacher, Janice volunteers twice a week at a local elementary school, helping students who need a little extra attention, while Walter is a mentor to the youth involved in a variety of Legion programs.

The couple tries to involve young people in all aspects of their community service, helping to provide bursaries and scholarships, and visiting schools to promote the Legion’s annual essay, poetry, poster, and video contests. The Po u s t i e s volunteer with the Family Council for Ex tended Care at Langley Memorial Hospital, which Janice chairs, and spearheaded campaigns to donate equipment to LMH, Langley Lodge, and therapeutic riding programs. They also helped create a pathway around the hospital, and plan opportunities for handicapped adults to assist at Legion events. Walter and Janice were instrumental in securing the Township of Langley as the host community for the prestigious Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships that we will be hosting in 2013 and 2014. On top of all this, they have has raised eight children, and have 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

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Langley man lives by adage ‘better to give than receive’ By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press

When life has been good to you, do good for others, says Cliff Steele, a 93-year-old Langley war veteran who is one of the busiest seniors in town and is looking to make himself even busier — with the public’s help. For the past five years, Steele has been quietly buying used scooters and electric wheelchairs and fixing them up to give to people in need, for free, no strings attached. “I refurbish them and give them to people who need them. It’s a free service I’ve been offering and I’ve given away around 20 of them,” said Steele, who works out of his garage. While he was doing this strictly through word of mouth, he recently got in touch with the United Way and since then, the demand for scooters has exploded, he said. “In the last six weeks there is an enormous demand so the demand has outstripped the supply. I need some product,” said Steele. He’s hoping people will donate their unused scooters. He’s also interested in buying — at the right price. “I’d say I’ve bought about 50 per cent of them so far. “They come from as far as California, Saskatoon,” he said. With a background in mechanics, refurbishing scooters and electric wheelchairs is a hobby and pleasure. He is able to refurbish up to three scooters a day, if given the product, he said. Not only does he give the scooters away but he also does all the maintenance on them for free for the duration of the equipment’s existence. With 20 already given away, he is in regular contact with most of the

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Ninety three-year-old Cliff Steele buys used scooters and electric wheelchairs and ﬁxes them up to give to people in need. people who own the scooters now. “A lot of these people were housebound before, and they get a new life when they get a scooter,” he said. “They are always very grateful. I’ve only had one casualty.” Out of the 20 he’s given away, one was taken by a drug addict, who sold it. The cost of a new electric wheelchair can run upwards of $5,000. A new scooter can cost $3,000. It’s often a price tag seniors or people with disabilities can’t afford. United Way’s Bev Pitman agrees. “My job connects me with seniors and I can tell you it’s an expense that is outside of reach, and yet a scooter can mean the difference between being a shut-in and getting out,” said Pitman, who has been working with Steele.

“He’s doing such a wonderful thing.” Steele doesn’t believe in taking too much credit for it. “My philosophy has always been ‘it’s better to give than to receive.” He said many scooters just need new batteries and he’s worked out a deal with Interstate Batteries which has been very good to him, he said. Ironically, he has been outfitted with an electric wheelchair himself, with his occupational therapist recommending he use it. So far, it isn’t getting a lot of use, as the spry senior still walks most of his day and when the weather gets good he’ll be back on the golf course three times a week. If you have a scooter or electric wheelchair that needs some work and you are willing to part with or sell, give Cliff a call at 604-5301272.

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Our outstanding youths By GARY AHUJA

the road,” he said. He spent three days unconscious, The Pete Swensson Outstanding another week in hospital and then Community Youth Award is given to a was bedridden for another week with Langley student in Grades 8 to 12, from migraine headaches. Once recovered, his parents, teachone of the area’s secondary schools, in recognition of his or her athletic, scho- ers and counsellors tried to get Brown to lastic, and community efforts. Personal lighten his course load and give up rugby and soccer. qualities such as leadership, But Brown went full steam work ethic, and initiative play ahead. a major role in the evaluation “I didn’t want it to stop process. me,” said the now Grade The 2012 award win12 student at Aldergrove ner was Walnut Grove Community Secondary Secondary’s Ashley Bull. School. Here is a look at the other “I don’t feel any different outstanding nominees: now.” Whether in the water or The 17-year-old picked up on the stage, Lexi Niiranen right where he left off prior to loves to perform. the accident: he has achieved As a member of the D.W. Lexi Niiranen 90 per cent or greater in 14 of Poppy swim team, the Grade his senior courses and in six 12 student won silver at this year’s B.C. high school championships. The of those, he has scored final marks of 100 per cent. 17-year-old also won bronze A well-rounded student, last year as a member of the Brown excels in calculus, Abbotsford Whalers Swim math and physics, plus is Club at the B.C. summer studying trades courses such swimming provincial chamas welding and metal fabricapionships. tion. But while she has swam He will attend the for the past 13 years, Niiranen University of the Fraser did not pick up music until Valley in the fall as he studGrade 7 band class. ies to become a mechanical “I just fell in love with it, engineer. it is my greatest passion,” she Brown is also actively said. “I enjoy creating someDarryl Brown involved in the community, thing that other people can helping an extreme home repair team listen to.” “It is an emotion that is hard to rebuild a local family’s home. ••••• describe,” Niiranen said. On the court, Joel “I fall in love with everyKleingeltink is a star athlete, thing that I am playing; it all helping Langley Christian’s just comes out so naturally.” volleyball and basketball “My goal is to have the teams both qualify for the audience feel the same emoprovincial championships this tion and passion that I feel past year, where they finished when I play.” third and fourth, respectively. Niiranen mainly plays the But the Grade 12 student alto saxophone, but can also is more than just a star athplay the clarinet, flute, tenor lete as helping out around sax, baritone sax, and picthe school and being active in colo. the community both remain In addition to her musiJoel Kleingeltink important to Kleingeltink. cal and athletic exploits, Kleingeltink coaches the younger Niiranen is a model student. Her work ethic has earned Niiranen age groups, officiates games, volunteers awards for perfect attendance, hard on his school’s Sports Leadership Team, work, dedication and leadership. She has where he helps organize extra-curricular been an honour roll student since Grade activities for the athletic department. He 8, and has been recognized for her excel- is also part of the Langley Christian student council and teaches Sunday school lence in math, band and P.E. She also volunteers as a coach on both at his church. “I just try not to waste the time that I the pool deck and in the music room. “That just helps me to put my passion do have,” Kleingeltink said. The key is to keep a schedule, and priout to the younger students and hope that they can continue with it,” Niiranen oritize what needs to be done, he added. As for coaching and teaching the said. “I want to ignite their fire in their younger kids, Kleingeltink just wants to set an example for others to follow. hearts, like mine was.” For the 17-year-old, giving back to Niiranen hopes to study at UBC Okanagan and wants to become a high others is important and he cites a threeschool math teacher, and possibly, music week trip he took last year to South Africa to visit Langley Christian’s sister teacher. In her spare time, she is also working school, as quite the experience. “It was really eye-opening to see how on writing a fantasy novel. they live their lives compared to how we ••••• While Darryl Brown has no recollec- do,” the 17-year-old explained. “Simple things like tap water, which tion of a head injury he suffered in 2009, we take for granted, are huge for them.” that has done little to slow him down. Kleingeltink has applied to the Riding a dirt bike during a summer camping trip with his family and friends, University of the Fraser Valley, where he hopes to also play on the volleyball Brown crashed. Thankfully, he was wearing a helmet team. Kleingeltink, who has grown up on and full riding gear. “All I know is that my bike was found a dairy farm, plans on studying business on one side of the road, facing the other with an eye on using his schooling to direction, and I was on the other side of relate it to the agricultural industry. Black Press

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Readers sound off on trails To pay for trail, let’s licence horses Editor: On Feb. 13, during the regular afternoon council meeting, council was to consider approving funding of $50,000 in 2012 for the South Langley Regional Trail and $450,000 in 2013. This was initially for a horse trail from Campbell Valley Park out to Aldergrove Lake. But it has now become “cutesy” with additions such as a walking trail, jogging trail and a biking trail. There was a study done several years ago counting the horse population. I believe less than five per cent of today’s population actually own a horse. If a referendum was taken on your tax notice, come July, this definitely would not be given a go ahead. Campbell Valley Park has plenty of trails. By the way they do not allow bike riding in Campbell Valley Park because it spooks the horses, so what makes this trail any different? I know the majority of this council very well and I know that this will be given the green light, even though we have pot holes on 16 Avenue, crumbling roads all over our municipality and long-overdue crosswalks. Give your head a shake. Is this the best use of taxpayers’ money? So the least we taxpayers could ask for is that horses be licensed like dogs, after all they are both under the same bylaw. The money obtained could then go towards projects like this. This would show a more user-pay attitude, rather than a non-user burden on the taxpayers. Dennis Townsend, Langley

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VICTORIA – The information age might have sped up B.C. voters’ mood swings, but the basic dynamic hasn’t changed since the days of Social Credit. When familiarity breeds contempt, people vote to reject the familiar and see what happens. Or as one radio talk-show caller summed up his decision to climb on board the B.C. Conservative bandwagon, he knows two things about leader John Cummins: “He’s not Adrian Dix and he’s not Christy Clark.” It’s been more 21 years since Gordon Wilson reshaped B.C. politics and launched the modern-day B.C. Liberal Party with a single quip in a leaders’ debate between a bickering Rita Johnston and Mike Harcourt. Cummins has about a year to show he’s earned his rising poll numbers, and to refute the conventional wisdom that he’s the best friend the NDP has had since Wilson put them in power and later joined them. So let’s get to know Cummins a bit better. He’s 70, and has an 18-year record as a Reform-AllianceConservative MP. His Ottawa days are mainly remembered for battling treaties and aboriginal-only fisheries, and for being the first Reform MP to reverse himself and take the MP pension. That pension pays him about $100,000 a year as he tries to build a second political career in B.C.

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Another legacy of Cummins’ federal record is his support for the harmonized sales tax. As he hastens to clarify, he supported Conservative legislation to enter into HST deals with any province, which Ontario and B.C. subsequently did. Cummins said B.C. could have brought in the HST at a lower rate to reflect its broader reach, as Atlantic provinces did. But they tried to make it a “tax grab” and now they’ve “poisoned the well” for many years. “We’re going to have to pay the price I guess, in the sense that where it has been introduced, it has been shown to have grown business,” Cummins said. “Think tanks on both the left and the right have come to that conclusion.” To me this beats the NDP’s crude coffee-shop populism that simply ignores HST benefits for small business and the poor. Speaking of crude, Cummins further distinguishes himself from the B.C. Liberals by endorsing the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat. He applauds the federal government for moving to place limits on submissions to federal environment hearings, citing the thousands of Internet sign-ups that have clogged the Northern Gateway hearings. His record on aboriginal issues suggests he has little sympathy for territorial objections from First Nations, those

with treaties or those without. The April 19 by-elections in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope offer a chance for the B.C. Conservatives to present policy alternatives. So far they’re against gas taxes, especially the carbon tax, against a second Metro Vancouver garbage incinerator, and in favour of fixing the “catch and release” justice system. These are the slogans that stand in for actual policies needed to govern. Cummins will be going door to door in the by-elections, especially in ChilliwackHope, where he believes his upstart party has a real shot at winning. He offers a telling anecdote about the last time he was door-knocking in Port Moody, the premier’s former hometown. The B.C. Liberals have suggested the B.C. Conservatives chose Christine Clarke as their candidate to capitalize on the premier’s name recognition. That wasn’t what Cummins and his previously unknown candidate found when they first started campaigning. “She’d say hi, my name is Christine Clarke, and the doors would close rather quickly,” Cummins said. Now she identifies herself as the B.C. Conservative candidate, then gives her name. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

There’s money for trails but none for Aldergrove Lake Editor: It makes me furious when I read of the equestrian trails being considered for Campbell Valley and Aldergrove Lake. Aldergrove Lake was closed with little opposition. The reason given was that there was no money in the budget to rebuild it and that was that. Now it seems that almost a million dollars over two years is being considered for equestrian trails, which is surely an elitist sport. Dennis Towsend cites five per cent as the number of people who own horses, but the number of people who would actually use these trails would be a great deal smaller. Those enjoying equestrian pursuits, with the money and clout that comes with it, should find private land to practice their sport. Aldergrove Lake was a place that was used by thousands of people. I can’t tell you how many wonderful days we and many, many others spent enjoying swimming, playing, building sand castles, having hot dogs and popsicles, and in the evening — picnics and barbecues. Any trails built at Aldergrove Lake should be available for walking, jogging, and bike riding. Money now suddenly available in the budget would be better spent rebuilding this great facility as it was — free to everyone. Heather Watt, Langley

South Langley trail always meant to be multi-use Editor: I am writing this letter concerning a proposal from the Aldergrove chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC to Langley Township council to extend the South Langley Regional Trail from 256 Street, where it now ends, to connect to Aldergrove Lake Park. Opposition to the project seems to be based on a number of inaccuracies that the Aldergrove chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC would be more than happy to clarify, in an effort to ensure that all Langley residents have the benefit of factual and up-to-date information. The South Langley Regional Trail, approved by council many years ago to connect Campbell Valley Regional Park to Aldergrove Lake Park, is not and was never intended to be only a horse trail. It is a well-used recreational corridor popular with dog walkers, joggers, recreational cyclists and equestrians. The new section will also be a multi-use trail that will benefit the entire community, not just equestrians. If built, it will be designed by Township staff in consultation with a number of user groups to safely accommodate all those groups who have signed onto the proposal and project. This makes it a true partnership. Contrary to the belief that the cost of trail completion will be borne entirely by Township taxpayers, we would like to point out that we will be seeking funding from multiple sources — both public and private — to offset construction costs. Council made it clear it expects trail users to partner with the municipality on this project, and we wholeheartedly agreed to do so. SEE: Page 5

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Public left out of firefighter decision Editor: In the Township 2012 budget, passed on March 26, I was shocked to find out that all eight proposed full-time firefighters were added in this year’s budget. Why was I shocked? I was shocked because this notion of adding them all in one year was never given public input. I did my due diligence (like many other Township residents), and filled out my budget questionnaire and attended the budget open house. What was brought forth to the public was bumping up the time frame for adding these members — the eight crew were originally slated to come in over a two-year period in the 2013 and 2014 budgets, but was now being proposed to move up to 2012 and 2013. Residents were not asked if all eight should be added this year. What frustrates me is how the need for firefighters has been presented to the public. The public is told that firefighters cannot do their job with a three-man crew, and that this does not meet WCB requirements. This WCB regulation that the chief and union are talking about has been in place since April 2000. The first full-time Township hall was opened in 2006. In fact, we opened all four full-time halls, knowing the Township was not compliant with this regulation. How have the firefighters been managing to this point with threeman crews? The full-time firefighters have been back-filled with volunteers. I have yet to receive a direct answer as to how many times firefighters have had to wait outside a burning building with a person inside it, while they waited for a fourth member to arrive. Hopefully, they will never have to. I was told the union favoured opening four full-time halls, without the compliant amount of staff, over opening fewer halls with a full complement of staff. This tells me that managing with volunteers is doable (although not ideal). I

also learned that many municipalities are grappling with the same thing. I was told that adding the last eight remaining crew was always in the plan. However, it was slated to start after the conversion of the last full-time hall. Well, the 2012 budget is still paying for the last remaining hall conversion. This is why the eight new firefighters were originally proposed for 2013 and 2014. I was also told by the current chief that the eight new firefighters is just the beginning of what they really need. Don’t get me wrong, I actually support the notion of adding the last eight full-time firefighters to fully staff the halls. I love my local firemen as much as the next grateful citizen, but what I don’t like is scare tactics and being given half-truths. I also don’t think that letting the rest of the Township go to pot so that we can fall prey to these scare tactics is correct. And I definitely don’t like it when data from the public that the Township uses is stacked with union representation. But I think that what infuriates me most is the perception that fire safety is the only form of public safety in this town. I dare council to tell the three kids hit by cars in Aldergrove this past year, or the driver of the car in the ditch from a tire blowout (due to potholes), that fixing our roads and infrastructure is not a form of public safety. Ask the folks of Yorkson and Willoughby if they feel safe on 208 Street. The parents of kids who walk to school without traffic calming or sidewalks outside their schools, do their concerns about safety mean anything in this year’s budget? No. In fact, council has decided to forego these public safety measures in 2012 so that we can hire all eight firefighters this year, without raising taxes too much. Council and staff have done a good job in keeping the proposed

tax increase to a manageable 2.95 per cent, but I am extremely upset that it is being done at the expense of other important concerns in Langley, while council bows to the wishes of one sector. Public safety comes in many forms, not just in a red truck. My frustration begs the following questions: - Why didn’t staff and council propose to the public adding all eight members in 2012? What is the point of asking for our input if you are going to do something completely different than proposed? - Why the urgency in moving it up from 2013 and 2014? We knowingly chose to not have the full amount of staff when we opened our halls and we have been coping OK thus far. - Since eight new firefighters is only the start of what the firefighters really want, what is to say that they don’t come forward every year or two and ask for more? And we all know the request for a fifth full-time hall is coming. And all in the name of public safety (and who can say no to that). - How many times has a Langley resident been killed or injured waiting for a fourth firefighter to arrive at a fire? - How many people have been injured or killed on dangerous parts of our road infrastructure? - Why is there not a balanced approach to public safety represented in this 2012 budget? Why is 39 per cent of the tax increase going to one sector? No politician wants to say no to the firefighters. They are part of a strong, influential union, which backed six of the nine people elected to council. Saying no labels you as not supporting “public safety.” But I’m really getting the feeling that local politicians won’t ask hard questions of any union, for fear of not getting their support at election time. And this I feel is wrong. Misty vanPopta, Langley

Readers debate merits of trail system FROM: Page 4 The Back Country Horsemen and others will provide volunteers to help build and maintain this new section of trail under the direct guidance of, and in partnership with, Langley Township. It should be made clear that equestrians and cyclists do share trails.

They’ve been doing so for many many years on the trails at Aldergrove Lake Park, the South Langley Regional Trail and on many other trails throughout the Lower Mainland. The contention that expansion of Aldergrove’s inventory of trails does not have taxpayer support is not accurate. We’ve received a lot of sup-

port for this proposal, much of it coming from non-horse people and community groups, who see the development of multi-use recreational trails as a worthwhile investment in the health and quality of life of our community. Peter Thiessen, vice-chair, Aldergrove chapter, Back Country Horsemen BC

No to any tolls Editor: While I applaud Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts’ suggestion that the toll on the new Port Mann Bridge (once it is completed) should be reduced

to 75 cents from the planned $3 each way, I think that there should be no toll on the Port Mann Bridge. That bridge is part of Highway 1, a federal highway that crosses the en-

tire country of Canada, and should be completely funded and maintained by the federal government, with no charge to the users. D. Atkinson, Langley

A challenge Editor: I challenge each and every one of Langley Township councillors to respond to me and all of your constituents and answer the following questions. 1: Why should any of you receive a raise above the rate of inflation, when you all campaigned on that as the maximum increase in municipal expenses? 2: Why isn’t the issue of council compensation decided 60 days before election day? 3: Do any of you agree with Coun. Steve Ferguson’s assertion that revisiting your immoral and unconscionable wage increase should not be reviewed and reduced? 4: Given the provincial government mandate and the current reality that those of us in the real world are facing constant decrease in take home pay, why should you benefit? Robert Moats, Langley

‘Snoop’ law too invasive Editor: Despite being outspoken on the question of crime, Prime Minister Stephen Harper seems far from eager to discuss the “Lawful Access” legislation he’s promised to pass — legislation that will allow online spying without a warrant. The proposed legislation will force every phone and Internet provider to allow “authorities” to collect the private information of any Canadian, at any time, without a warrant. This legislation is: • Warrantless. A range of “authorities” will have the ability to invade the private lives of law-abiding Canadians and our families using wired Internet and mobile devices, without justification. • Invasive. The laws leave our personal and financial information less secure and more susceptible to cybercrime. • Costly. Internet services providers may be forced to install millions of dollars worth of spying technology and the cost will be passed down to you. Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart has voiced her concerns about online spying repeatedly, and has called for strengthened oversight and privacy safeguards in the bills. I urge all Canadians to speak out now. Jeremy Price, Abbotsford

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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 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. Valley Concert Society - present Karl Stobbe on violin, Joel Stobbe on cello, and Abbotsford’s own Betty Suderman on piano in concert, Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Tickets $25 at door or phone 604-859-5192. Website: www.valleyconcertsociety.com Parkinson’s Caregiver Group - in Langley, special peer support group for Parkinson’s caregivers, meet first Wednesday of month starting May 2, 1:30-3 p.m. at Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres. A small donation ($2-$3) is required to cover room rental costs. Info: Robbin Jeffereys, Parkinson Society, 1-800-668-3330, 604-662-3240 or rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca Choosing To Smile - informal and uplifting evening with Michelle Rickaby and Glenda Standeven, authors of Choosing to Smile. Learn

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Aldergrove’s Connor Hunter played an important role in the Canadian Under-19 rugby team’s performance in last month’s tour of England. Hunter, an Aldergrove Secondary graduate and current player for the Abbotsford RFC, played in all three games and contributed mightily to Canada’s score sheet. Canada won their first game, 29-5, over England’s Welbeck College. Canada then lost to Leicester Tigers Academy 55-5, a team which SUBMITTED PHOTO Connor Hunter leading an attack with his Canadian U19 teammates against Welbeck Col- also beat England’s U18 and Wales’ U18 National programs and is conlege in England, a game in which Canada won 29-5.

sidered the top development program in the UK at the moment. They then lost to Northhampton Saints Academy 55-10. In the three matches Connor got to play all of game one, the second half of game two and the first three quarters of game three at the standoff position, allowing him lots of time with the ball and in pressure situations from which he can continue to develop his game and assist his local club, Abbotsford, in their competitions. Of the team’s 44 points scored over the three games Connor provided the bulk of the points, scoring 19 of them, five from a try against Welbeck, with the balance

of the tallies coming from his boot for either conversions of tries or penalty kicks. Connor is looking at his university options for this fall, as UFV would allow him to live at home and continue to play with his club mates at Abbotsford. The University of Victoria would provide with him the challenges of learning and playing behind the likes of National Sevens and Fifteens star Nathan Hirayama, and Western Washington University would provide an opportunity to travel the USA through competitions and provide exposure to USA selectors. Due to his family heritage he could play for either country, if selected.

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From left: H.D. Stafford player closes in for the tackle on Betty Gilbert Middle School’s Stephen To in grade 8 rugby April 5 at Aldergrove. The Stafford visitors took a 14-12 win; Aldergrove Secondary Totems’ Brad Wightman leads the charge for a 14-12 win over Abbotsford’s Bateman School in junior boys rugby, April 3 at ACSS. Aldergrove knocked off the number 1 Bateman team in a hard-fought game that day; and Surrey’s Çlayton Heights tackle D.W. Poppy Secondary’s Andrew Orolegio (in red jersey, with ball) in a 17-0 blanking of the Poppy team, in senior boys rugby at the Poppy ﬁeld, April 5.

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Every seat in the house was filled Friday for the “Guys and Dolls” boxing event at the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre in downtown Langley. The nine-bout show was exciting from beginning to end. The show’s scheduled main event did not take place due to one of the two boxers being ill. Jen Yager was to fight Jaime Ward for a B.C. Lightweight Championship but Yager was down with pneumonia and could not fight. The semi main event was elevated to the main event and what a main event

it was when Langley City Boxing’s Alisah McPhee took on Darcie Nestor of the Chilliwack Boxing Club in a four-rounder for a City Championship. McPhee, who teaches school in Bradner, had several of her students and their parents watching her as she won every round in winning the title. McPhee won every round on all three cards, however, she was forced to fight for it. Nestor fought with heart and was a solid competitor, challenging the quicker McPhee throughout the bout. Another fight of note saw Pavir Atwal, 16, of Bisla Martial Arts advance closer

to challenging for a Canadian title when he won a unanimous decision over Matt Ruff, 16, of Kitimat. The fight was very competitive, however, Atwal had a consistent edge throughout. Local welterweights Gurpreet Buttar of City Boxing and Tom Bennett of Port Kells boxed to a razor sharp decision that favored Bennett. The next show will take place on May 18, and in keeping with the theme of using titles of old movies the Fights in the City promotion will use the tag name of “Raging Bulls” for Clash @ The Cascades 17.

The show will feature a Super Middle Elimination Tournament to crown a B.C. Championship. Also in action will be heavyweight Adam Braidwood. A much-anticipated rematch between Langley’s Shawn McDonald and Kelowna’s Daniel Joseph will be part of the card. Joseph won a disputed split decision in Kelowna last month to win the vacant B.C. Super Welterweight Championship. All this and more will be part of Raging Bulls. For those who enjoyed the Guys and Dolls theme, Guys and Dolls 2 will happen July 6 at Clash @ The Cascades 18.

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Aldergrove’s Adrenaline women to play for B.C. Cup Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove’s winning Selects women’s soccer team are headed for the Provincial Cup play downs. Cup finals were played Sunday, April 1 at South Surrey Athletic Park and Aldergrove Adrenaline versed the Burnaby Tigers. Score was 3-2 for Aldergrove. This win earns the team a berth into the Adult Provincial Cup. Provincial play down schedule is as follows: First Round - April 14/15; Second Round - April 21/22; Semi Finals - April 28/29; Week Off - May 5/6; Finals - May 12-13. SUBMITTED PHOTO “We are extremely proud Cyclist Adam Reddy is headed for the Pan-American Junior of these young ladies Road and Track Championships in Guatemala. and look forward to see-

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Aldergrove’s winning Selects women’s soccer team are headed for the Provincial Cup play downs. ing them move forward the Aldergrove United Cup winners last weekend the Coquitlam Mudslide. in the Provincial Cup Soccer Club. in Surrey. The Division 4 This team also won their play downs,” said Hilary Another Aldergrove Gold Aldergrove Arsenal Division and will move up McRoberts, President of women’s team were also had a decisive 4-0 win over to Division 3 next season.

Cyclist Reddy for Pan-Am Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove cyclist Adam Reddy will be representing Canada as part of the National Team at the Pan-American Junior Road And Track Championships in Guatemala this month. Reddy, 17, has lived in Aldergrove all his life and is in grade 12 at Aldergrove Secondary School. He has been racing his bike competitively on the road for two years, including several provincial level

races. “I have been training at the Burnaby Velodrome for a year and a half and started racing there six months ago,” said Reddy. “With the passion I feel towards the sport I intend to race for many years to come, eventually as a professional.” Reddy will be leaving on April 16 for a training camp at the velodrome in Los Angeles. He is then going to Guatemala for the races from April 20-30.

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The Abbotsford Heat announced that tickets for the first round of the 2012 American Hockey League (AHL) Calder Cup Playoffs are now on sale. Tickets for the Heat’s first round playoffs start at $20, and can be purchased at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre Box Office during regular business hours or during extended event hours. Fans may also charge by phone at 1-877-452-HEAT or buy online at www. AbbotsfordHeat.com Playoff dates, times and opponent will be announced once confirmed. Next up for the Heat are their final two games of the regular season which sees the Toronto Marlies visit the AESC. The Marlies won both games against the Heat earlier this season in Toronto, lead the North division, and are seeded sec-

points in 74 games. Friday night is the Heat’s final Loonie Toonie Dog ’n Brew game that offers $2 beer and $1 hotdogsWe’re and a post-game Victoria Duffield concert, while Sunday’s game is Fan Appreciation Night, and will see a lucky fan win a “SICK” Civic, courtesy The Honda Way, and thousands of other giveaways. Sunday’s regular season finale will be immediately followed by ‘Cuts for the Cure’ where Heat players will shave their heads to help fundraise for the BC Cancer Foundation. The final two Heat regular season games run on Friday night at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Both games can be heard on Country 107.1, theAHL.com, Country 107.1’s website, and on the Rogers Radio App on your wireless device.

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Langley FC announce that long-time Langley FC player Carley Radomski has been added as a defender to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-18 Girls Elite program. Radomski is joining the Whitecaps FC after a long and highly successful soccer tenure at Langley FC where she was a rep player, an MVP several times, and part of the BC Soccer Provincial Team program at the U-13, U-14 and U-15 levels achieving many awards and accolades over the years. More recently, Radomski was playing with Magnuson Ford Mariners FC U-18 girls in the EA SPORTS BCSPL of which Langley FC is a partner with Magnuson Ford Mariners FC.

This marks the first time that a in preparation for the upcomplayer from the EA SPORTS BC ing 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) Under-17 Championship, which has joined the Whitecaps FC Girls runs from May 2 to 13 in Ciudad Elite program. Guatemala, Guatemala. It’s no surprise that the “We are delighted first player pulled from the that Carley has been EA SPORTS BC Soccer recognized by the Premier League to joined Whitecaps FC and also the Whitecaps FC Girls by the Canadian Soccer Elite program came from Association U-17 staff Langley FC as the club is after all her many years known for developing sucof hard work and excepcessful players who have tional play at Langley FC gone on to receive scholand more recently with arships to play at college Magnuson Ford Mariners Carley Radomski or university, join other FC in the Premier League,” senior club teams, and even play said Shaun Mason, Langley FC with the Team Canada national Technical Director. team. “Carley’s success is further testiAdditionally, Radomski has mony to Langley FC’s ongoing sucrecently been named to Canada’s cess at developing exceptional socU-17 women’s national team camp cer players,” Mason added.

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FARM WORKERS

FARM worker required at Heppell’s Potato Corp. Surrey BC for approx. 25 weeks starting June 2012. Duties are planting, weeding, harvesting field crops, grading, heavy lifting, packaging & general cleanup. Skills required are ability to work among others. Hourly rate of $10.25, 48-55 hrs/week, 6 days a week, 1 day off. Fax Resume 604574-0553 or email info@heppells.ca

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BC ARTS AND CULTURE WEEK is coming! Celebrate the arts by attending the great events that are being presented in your community from April 22-28. www.bcartsweek.org

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HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours. In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked! Call our ofﬁce or visit our website for more info. 604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details. Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley

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DRIVERS REQUIRED HTL Transport LTD. Hiring long haul Class 1 flatdeck drivers to run AB. High Pay & new trucks. Must travel to the U.S. 2 yrs exp & clean drivers abstract.

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Call Fred JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilfield experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to: humanresources@ tritonprojects.com Fax 780-485-6722

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Late of Aldergrove, BC, passed away at Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission, BC, on April 1, 2012 at the age of 77, after a fierce battle with colon cancer. She is survived by her husband Bill Nelson, daughter Kathleen Rake (Rick), son James Kohlhaas, step sons Scott Nelson (Twila) and Bill Nelson (Frankie). Donna will be missed by her grandchildren, Steven Beketa, Andrea Beketa, Alex Rake, Levi Nelson, Alexa Nelson, Courtney Nelson, Mikayla Nelson and Lucas Nelson; and by nieces Linda Horn (Robin) and Lesa Keller (Drew); and by her many friends. She was predeceased by her younger sister Barbara Rogalsky (John). A gathering to remember Donna was held on April 7, 2012 at Creekside Villa Clubhouse, in Aldergrove, BC. In lieu of flowers, please help support the Mission Hospice Society and Christine Morrison Hospice.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

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A full service Natural Foods retailer based on Vancouver Island with two stores, located Parksville and Qualicum Beach. We are looking for individuals interested in growing their careers with our company as we expand, while promoting healthy, low impact life styles. Applicants must: - have retail grocery store experience - be willing to work full time - be looking for advancement opportunities - be willing to work ﬂexible hours Successful applicants will likely have a management background in produce or grocery retailing and be willing to relocate for career advancement, as we grow. Naked Naturals offers a competitive wage and beneﬁt program, with job security. Please make your applications to: Kris Baker - careers@shopnaked.ca - 250-594-0277

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818 RENTALS 706

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

Cartwright Kara Blair Wells Fargo Financial 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. Gray 3G2JB52F15S149423 Amount owning $9076.46

FEATURE PROPERTY! 3462 268 Street, Aldergrove

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

1875 sq ft Basement Entry with 4 bdrms, 2 updated bathrooms. Newer carpeting, 4 year old HW/T, great location, quiet street opposite treed greenspace. Large yard with enclosed year-round hottub gazebo, and additional storage. Minutes to schools, shops, transit.

419,500

Ray Bernier RE/MAX Aldercenter Realty 604-857-1100 • www.raybernier.com

BROOKSWOOD - BEAUTIFUL RANCHER ON A 1/4 ACRE LOT WITH RV PARKING AND SHOP

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.

Klassen Patrick Arthur 1995 Ford pick up 2whdr. Blue. 1FTEF15Y8SLB39366 Amount owning $7353.92

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40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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 1866-981-5991

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE White, Black int. New tires. 58,000 miles. $25,000. 778-232-0803.

length, towed w/ a Rav 4. Gold rated ECO Construction. Queen bed, 4 person dinette/double bed, Fridge, Stove, Micro./Conv. oven, A/C, Furnace, H/W, AC/DC, Inverter, Bath w/ shower, ext. Adda-room. $13,900 ~ Save $1000’s Call: 604-307-4357 or email: ajeepster@shaw.ca

PETS

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2007 Tahoe, 81,000 kms. No acc. leather, fully loaded. DVD. $22,000. 604-353-7763 or 604-593-1943.

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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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:

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6200 firm. Call 604-538-4883

2010 R-POD TRAILER Light weight, 2121 lbs. 18’ 4” in

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

12’ DOUBLE HAUL Fiberglass boat, 3 seats, oars, rod holders & canopy. On eze-load trailer. Very safe. $3,200. 604-850-7143

The Scrapper

1997 FLEETWOOD 27’ Class A Motorhome, self-contained,sleeps 6 b.i. generator, TV, lots of storage. $13,900/obo. 604-853-5528 Abbots

2010 EVERLITE RV Travel Trailerwalk around queen, 1 slide, elec. awning, TV, full cover. As new $21,000: (604)858-8087

Tree removal done RIGHT!

BOATS

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

2003 Salem Light:

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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

912

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5450 / 604.312.7415 2005 CAMRY LE, 4/cyl, auto, 73K, beige, Excellent Cond! $10,900. Call 604-530-4088.

TRUCKS & VANS

MARINE

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

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

AUTO FINANCING

851

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA, 7 pass, very clean, $4000 obo. 107kms. (604)591-6104 2008 Mazda B4000 SE+, Gold/Grey, 48K, auto, loaded, lk new, $13900, N.Delta, 778-8553097

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

SUITES, UPPER

TRANSPORTATION

LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1 & 2 BDRMS, kitchen units avail. to rent weekly or monthly. Please call Canada’s best value, Westward Inn @ 604-534-9238.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

374

845

1996 SUZUKI Swift 2/dr car, auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $1250. Call (778) 551-1662.

2001 BMW 330i 4 dr. sedan, blk. leather on blk. auto, local, 109k, sun. roof, all pwr. options. Very clean. $10,900 604.312.7415

ALDERGROVE. 2 bdrm grd lvl bsmt ste. W/D. Avail now. N/S. Pet ok. $800 incl utils. 604-856-7069.

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

845

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2000 INFINITY i30, 4 dr. sedan 163,000 kms. good cond. Beige let int. $5500 obo. 604-542-0358.

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!

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION

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

2000 Honda AWD CRV- Standard, runs perfectly, new breaks all round, air cared. Mag wheels/snow tires avail. $5500 1 (604)796-9757

MERRITT SxS Duplex.

HOUSES FOR SALE

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3850 firm. 604-538-9257.

838

TRANSPORTATION

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

LANGLEY, 264/56 Ave. 3 bdrms., 2 baths. Avail. April 1. $1400/mo.Call 604-897-8212.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

626

CARS - DOMESTIC

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

1991 CHEVY SPRINT, 138,100 orig. miles. One owner. AirCared $1100. Phone (604)539-8459 1997 CHEVY Lumina, exc. cond. Senior driven. 93,000 kms. New tires. $3,000 obo. 604-532-7992. 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251 2007 DODGE CALIBRE - AWD, Cherry red, Exc. cond inside & out. $8000/obo. (604)590-3264

The title says it all. How long have you been looking for your perfect rancher with no stairs? This 4 bedroom, 2 bath beauty is sure to impress. Many recent upgrades include a family room and master bedroom addition, newer roof, new windows and a newer septic ﬁeld. Plus tons of parking even room for that RV or boat. And Let’s not forget the 16X16 wired workshop. Close to shopping, schools and parks. All you need is here and ready for you to move right in. Call Verne today to see it for yourself at 604-857-1100.

NEW PRICE!

4280 204 St., Langley $

509,900

SURREY-CLAYTON - TOWNHOUSE IN AN OUTSTANDING COMPLEX NEAR SCHOOLS Check out this beautiful End Unit in the Montana. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms this is the unit not to be missed. From its Granite Countertops, stainless steel appliances, 9 ft.. ceilings to the ceramic tile and an open ﬂoor plan you are sure to be impressed. Call Verne Stel today to book your personal showing. 604-857-1100.

JUST LISTED!

#52 7088 191 St. Surrey $

SOLD!

342,000

SALMON RIVER HOME AND ACREAGE – ROOM FOR A SHOP! Are you looking for room to roam? There is lots of room on this nice ﬂat acreage. Room for a shop and all your toys Great access to Highway 1 but set far enough away for peace and quiet. The home itself boasts all kinds of updates and includes 5 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. All this and on city water. Your search ends here! Call Verne today to book your

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

23025 72nd Avenue, Langley $

personal showing 604-857-1100.

699,000

BRAND NEW ALDERGROVE OFFERING – 5 BEDROOM RANCHER ON NEARLY 1/2 AN ACRE WITH A SHOP! Check out this virtually new home on nearly 1/2 an acre plus a shop and bonus room. This ‘Whistler” styled home has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. Includes tons of parking, a 2 car attached garage, hardwood ﬂoors, gourmet kitchen and all together too much to list. All with the West Coast contemporary feel. Call Verne today to book a showing 604-857-1100.

Verne Stel

604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca

NEW LISTING!

26505 29th Avenue, Aldergrove

SOLD!

599,900

“Thinking of Buying or Selling, Call Me Today.”

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604-857-1100 m a e r D r u o y e k a M 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’ ! ITE SU LEGAL 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.

Call

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 -

Call

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!

Call

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

$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

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19,999

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MSRP $54,355

28,881

SALE

46,900

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2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA

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