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Giving thanks for Maya Karm Ahuja was holding her baby daughter’s tiny hand, just after she had emerged from four hours of open-heart surgery. Maya appeared so tiny in the full-sized hospital bed, and she was connected to a frightening collection of tubes and machines. The four-month-old looked up at her mom and, before Karm could make a connection, the baby went blank. The beep of the flatlining heart monitor was followed by controlled panic. A nurse pushed Karm out of the way, and a cardiologist came charging into the room. Karm and her husband, Langley Times reporter Gary Ahuja, were escorted by another nurse to a private waiting area. “She’s gone. I don’t think they’re going to be able to revive her,” Karm said through her numbness. All Karm and Gary could do was wait. It would take a full 22 minutes for Maya to be revived, and a while longer before the couple was told she was alive. Maya’s health was precarious for months afterwards, but today the almost three-yearold is energetic and feisty. She enjoys playing with her six-year-old brother Danny, and they share an interest in Thomas the Tank Engine, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, cake and lollipops. “Maya is very physical. She loves to wrestle and tickle and pinch,” Karm said. The Abbotsford couple credit the team of doctors and nurses at B.C. Children’s Hospital with Maya’s recovery. As a way to give thanks, they are participating in the A World of Smiles Telethon on Sunday, May 26. Maya is this year’s “champion child.” They have also set a goal to raise $100,000 ($5,000 a year for 20 years) — the cost of an ECMO machine, a heart/lung machine used for open-heart surgery patients. “That machine helped save our daughter’s life. I only thought it would be right to give something back,” Gary said. Karm was about three months’ pregnant with Maya when a blood test detected some abnormalities, but the exact condition wasn’t known until her birth on June 15, 2010. A battery of tests confirmed that Maya had a congenital heart defect known as tetralogy of fallot, which reduces the flow of blood through the heart. She would require surgery, but not right away. That time came when Maya was four months old and her condition had worsened, causing increasingly laboured breathing and lethargy.

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Langley Times reporter Gary Ahuja, joined by his wife, Karm, and son Danny, 6, hugs his three-year-old daughter, Maya, at the family’s Abbotsford home. Maya, who had open heart surgery at four months old and has been diagnosed with both a congenital heart defect and Cornelia de Lange syndrome, is this year’s World of Smiles telethon’s Champion Child. The family’s goal is to raise $100,000 over 20 years for B.C.’s Children’s Hospital, to say thanks for all that its doctors, nurses and staff have done for Maya.

The Township of Langley now controls every aspect of day-to-day operations at the Langley Events Centre (LEC), with a municipallyowned company taking over ice maintenance at the multi-purpose sports facility. Ten Feet Sports and Entertainment replaces Recreation Excellence, the private company that had the contract for the services. The president of Ten Feet is the Langley Township general manager of administration and community services, Jason Winslade, who describes the Township-owned company as an arm’s-length public firm. Winslade said the takeover completes a switch from private to a more “cost-effective” public administration that was ordered by council three years ago. He praised Recreation Excellence for operating services during the transition. “They did an excellent job under difficult circumstances,” Winslade said. Employees of Recreation Excellence who work at the LEC are being invited to apply for jobs with Ten Feet, he said, adding the two other Township contracts with the private company, to manage the George Preston and Aldergrove facilities, have been extended another two years. In 2010, Langley Township council hired Recreation Excellence after it voted to take control of the management of LEC and buy out Langley Development Group, the company that built and operated the facility. The $8.83 million deal was approved in December of that year by a 7-2 council vote over the heated objections of then-mayor Rick Green.

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A 23-year-old Surrey man accused of viciously beating a man and woman in Douglas Park on the Easter long weekend has been to court facing six charges in relation to the attack and previous vandalism. Michael Hartley-Watts, 23, recently appeared in Surrey Provincial Court charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault, utter threats and three counts of mischief $5,000 or under. At the time of the attack and arrest, Langley RCMP said the accused is well known to police. His record reflects similar violence. He has been charged with assault and is before the court on similar charges in Chilliwack. Hartley-Watts makes his next court appearance June 4. He is not in custody. It was around 8:30 p.m., when David Norman, 63, was walking with a 65-yearold woman in Douglas Park when they came across a young man urinating on the sidewalk in front of them.

“I told him he should go urinate in the bushes or use a bathroom,” said Norman. “He then decided he was going to kill me.” Norman described his attacker as 6’3” inches tall and around 230 pounds. The attacker tried punching Norman but ended up tackling him to the ground, while another young man jumped in, kicking at Norman. The attack left Norman with broken ribs. He also had bruising and swelling all over his arms and hands where he protected his face and head. Norman’s female friend told the men she was calling police, and that’s when the attacker went after her, punching her in the head and trying to take her phone, Norman said at the time. She is still suffering from the attack, he said, Langley RCMP confirm that a group of young men were out in the area causing mischief, with the one involved in the attack also allegedly responsible for kicking off the side mirrors of three vehicles in the area.

A four-hour police standoff in the 19800 block of 50A Avenue ended peacefully Thursday night with the surrender of a distraught 27-year-old man. Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks said the incident was the result of a “a mental health issue” and the man was known to police. Members of the Langley RCMP and the elite Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (ERT) swarmed the neighbourhood of well-maintained single family homes around 4 p.m. to deal with reports a man had barricaded himself in his house. Neighbouring houses were evacuated and the area was cordoned off. Langley RCMP made contact with the man, who was believed to be suicidal and in possession of a firearm, by phone. Around 8 p.m. a shirtless man exited the house and was removed from the scene by police. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Marijuana can be grown within ALR - legal opinion Dan Ferguson Times Reporter

The provincial Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has declared that medical marijuana growing on agricultural land is protected under farming regulations that override the the Township of Langley’s authority. The ALC was responding to a question from the Vancouver law firm of Bull, Housser and Tupper, which was hired by the Township to review proposed new federal restrictions on medical pot growing. In a written assessment emailed to the Township, the law firm said the commission, which has authority over land in the protected Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), “advised us that, in its view, the production of medical marijuana is an agricultural use permitted in the … ALR.” The letter goes on to say that “the production of medical marijuana likely constitutes a “farm operation” because

it involves the growing and production of plants and a business which produces medical marijuana likely constitutes a “farm business,” because it is a business in which one or more farm operations is conducted.” About 75 per cent of the Township’s 316 square kilometres is within the ALR. The legal opinion goes on to say the Townships’ ability to regulate medical marijuana growing in the remaining 25 per cent of the community is also restricted because federal law takes precedence over municipal regulations. However, new federal laws taking effect in 2014 will impose tougher restrictions on where marijuana is grown and how it is distributed, the letter notes. The Township does not, for instance, have to ban marijuana growing in a dwelling because the new federal law will forbid it. The assessment was presented to the Township on March 8 but not made public until Monday, May 13.

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The surgery went well, but after the flatlining episode, doctors could not stitch her chest back up for seven days, due to the swelling of her heart. Maya was placed in a druginduced coma while she healed. “It’s hard to see your child like that,” Gary says. Maya spent a total of six weeks in hospital and returned at the age of 14

months to have surgery on the cleft palate that she had also been born with. Maya has since been diagnosed with a genetic condition called Cornelia de Lange syndrome, a developmental disorder that can affect many parts of the body. She will require another surgery — around the age of five — to fix the blood flow between her left and right atria. But Gary and Karm are optimistic about Maya’s future.

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Apathy explained

here is an overriding lesson from the election results of last Tuesday. Opinion polls aren’t worth a thing when it comes to predicting which party will be elected, and polls are relied on far too much by the media, and by political parties. As a direct result, there is less focus on issues by both the media and parties. Every single opinion poll, including those released very close to voting day, suggested the NDP were going to win a majority government. The NDP’s own internal polls told them the same thing. The BC Liberals may have had some different polling information, but even they were wondering just how the election would end up, given the barrage of negative polls and the incessant comment from every quarter that they were done. In some ways, this election had similarities to the 1969 election, in which Premier W.A.C. Bennett won his seventh straight victory. The NDP had a new leader, Tom Berger. While the economy was strong, there were a lot of private-sector strikes. Opposition to the government from both the NDP and organized labour was fierce. In the campaign, which took place in the midst of the summer, many commentators suggested that the Socreds were finished. They said Bennett was too old to be an effective premier (he was 69) and the NDP were the party of the future, with a young Vancouver lawyer (Berger) as their leader. Bennett had a simple answer to all those who suggested he was finished — “Take-home pay with Bennett or strike pay with Berger.” It was both effective and deadly. He focused on the economy and the importance of being able to feed your family. And the results were gratifying to the Socreds. Bennett won a decisive victory and Berger lost his own seat. The 2013 polls failed to reflect that the economy was front and centre in many people’s minds, and the NDP campaign was based on those polls. It talked about three years of deficits, new programs and higher taxes. Economic development was barely mentioned. Polls can never again be relied on as the basis of a campaign, media commentary or strategy. Polling companies need to make drastic changes to the way they survey people, but the media also need to stop relying on them. Information about policies is far more important than faulty polling numbers.

Flip-flop on pipeline was fatal

aking a closer look at the anyway. election results across the Personally, I never want to see province, there are a numan oil spill in Vancouver harbour From ber of interesting things that or anywhere on the west coast the Editor stand out. of North America. But what Dix One is that the Green vote hurt frankbucholtz and Green Party leader Jane the NDP quite badly, particularly Sterk didn’t say in the campaign in the suburban areas of the Lower Mainland. (although an award-winning Black Press In some cases, the Green vote turned safe series we published in early 2012 did) is that NDP seats into Liberal ones. A classic examoil tankers ply Vancouver harbour regularly; ple is Coquitlam-Maillardville. all tankers are double-hulled to keep spills A second is that the NDP basically wrote contained within the ship; and all are accomoff many of their own supporters, when panied by two tugs until the ship is in the Adrian Dix decided to jettison the Kinder open ocean at the mouth of the Strait of Juan Morgan pipeline midway through the camde Fuca. paign. Prior to that, he had said he wouldn’t In addition, if environmentalists who convetake a position on it, as no application had niently ignore such facts can stop the shipment been made. of oil, what is to stop them from choosing to Then he changed his answer to a flat “no,” pick on other commodities shipped out of B.C. saying Vancouver shouldn’t be an oil shipping ports — such as logs, potash, coal or sulphur? port. While this made many of his supporters Are we going to wipe out thousands of happy, it did nothing to siphon votes from good-paying jobs in a province which is the Greens, and it most definitely sent some based on resources to keep a few eco-warNDP voters over to the Liberals. riors, some of whom are funded by large U.S. Peter Fassbender, who won in Surreyfoundations, happy? Fleetwood, told me of one union member The BC Liberals understood where Dix’s he met at the door who was hostile to the flip-flop was leading, and Premier Christy Liberals. As they talked about resources and Clark pounded relentlessly on the jobs, econconstruction jobs, his demeanour changed. omy and resources themes. It resonated with After 15 minutes, he told Fassbender he had a lot of voters. his vote. Considering he only won the seat I’m pleased that Andrew Weaver was by 265 votes, that was a worthwhile conver- elected as the first Green MLA in B.C. The sation. Green voice needs to be heard in the B.C. Dix’s stance on a pipeline project that legislature. I’m also pleased that B.C. is open hasn’t even been formally submitted for envi- for business and that families, who need ronmental review hurt the NDP in almost good-paying jobs, aren’t being held hostage every region of the province, outside Vancou- by wealthy Americans. They, through organiver proper and southern Vancouver Island. zations like Tides Canada, are funding B.C. And in the latter region, many of those who organizations who would be quite happy to oppose pipelines preferred the Green option wipe out thousands of those jobs. www. l a n g l e y t i m e s . com Contact us Main line ........................................... 604-533-4157 Classifieds.......................................... 604-575-5555

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nother election has come and gone, and once again half of those eligible to vote in this province didn’t bother. And who can blame them? In a political system where candidates like the NDP’s Gary Holman (Saanich North and the Islands) can win a seat with just one-third of the popular vote, is it any wonder the majority feel like their votes don’t count? When the BC Liberals can win a clear majority in the legislature with fewer than half the votes, and thus dictate legislation for the next four years unimpeded, is it any wonder why the other half feel completely disenfranchised? When the Conservatives can garner close to 80,000 votes and still have no representation in the legislature, is it any wonder why so many British Columbians feel like they don’t have a voice? Of course, representation means nothing in the provincial legislature if you are a member of a minority party. Because every vote in the legislature is whipped, there is no opportunity for meaningful debate, and no chance for good ideas to be heard, should they come from a member of the opposition. When a majority government consistently votes in the legislature along party lines, as every ruling party in B.C. has done for more than 60 years, then what we have is little more than a dictatorship, dressed up to look like democracy. So if every vote in the legislature is predetermined by the party in power, why have MLAs vote at all? If no meaningful debate takes place in the legislature, which is the reason it exists in the first place, why is the legislature even necessary? The provincial government could save millions in MLA salaries and pensions by doing away with this farce of an institution. Something is very wrong with our political system, and low voter turnout is symptomatic of this. —South Delta Leader The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org

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Say no to farmland development Editor: I am writing about the Langley Township council decision on Tuscan Farm. Supporting the development of a subdivision on farmland, against the unanimous recommendation of the AAC (Agricultural Advisory Committee) makes me think council members don’t realize that people can live anywhere. Nor do they understand that farmland is needed to grow food to sustain them. According to The Times edition of May 9, Mayor Jack Froese and Councillors Grant Ward, Bob Long, Steve Ferguson, Bev Dornan and Charlie Fox were

convinced by the developer’s decision to restore previously unusable farmland. Those in support argued the project actually increased the amount of farmland in Langley, because the developer restored the northern 48 acres to make them suitable for agriculture. That farm, the Tuscan Farm, has 80 acres of farmland. This development will reduce it to 48 acres. Despite what the mayor and councillors say, this is not an increase in farmland. It is a loss of 32 acres, no matter how you slice it. However, now that the northern 48

acres have been restored and made suitable for farming, that makes 80 acres of land suitable for agriculture. It is not a place for development. To the mayor and all councillors, I know the choices you must make are difficult, given the pressures exerted by developers. Stop the pain and the hard decisions: Say no to any development on any land within the ALR. That would be doing the right thing — just say no. Gary Davis, Fort Langley

Coal port in Surrey must be opposed Editor: Every living being on this planet, and not just the residents of New Westminster, Surrey, Delta and White Rock, should take heed of this new Fraser Surrey dock site for coal. This low grade coal originates in the U.S., the world’s biggest producer of coal, but strong opposition from Washington and Oregon to build a coal port in those states has shifted their attention to B.C., because regulations and environmental concerns here are more lax. Trainloads of coal from the U.S. will pass through White Rock and Delta to the proposed new docks in Surrey. It will in turn be barged up to Texada Island to a deep-sea port there, for export to China, the world’s biggest consumer of coal. The fossil fuels wasted to transport this stuff is reason enough to call a halt to this proposal. The Port Metro Vancouver (essentially the federal government) proposal talks about “air quality and an environmental review component,” but if this were a serious scientific study which includes climate change and environmental damage and not just safety concerns around the handling of coal and flying coal dust, the idea would get a resounding

thumbs down. This proposal is backed solely by our federal government’ greed for profit with local and global environmental concerns coming last. This is from a country, and a province that calls itself a leader in green actions. Coal is responsible for about one-third of world’s greenhouse gas releases so we clearly know that it is not an environmentally friendly product. The federal government (through Port Metro Vancouver) has carte blanche to do what it likes and will simply pay lip service to any protest or dissent. Our local politicians are against this proposal, but rather than coming out strongly against this project, they only call for due process and public consultation or information meetings, as if those do anything more than give the proponents of these plans a chance to say “well, we consulted the public” before ignoring them and going ahead anyway. We look with disdain on China, which opens up a new coal-fired plant every day. However, are we not the ones feeding their filthy habit, and in so doing make a mockery of our green standing.

This hypocrisy makes us just as responsible as if we were burning the coal ourselves. Their fouled air is also our fouled air. Around the planet we all breathe the same stuff. Cut off the supply of cheap coal to China and they will be forced to consider more environmentally friendly ways of producing energy. Encouraging them only seals our fate. Our planet is rapidly turning into a place unfit for humans. Our elected officials always tell us we must make decisions with our future generations in mind. You can make all the money in the world, but that will not restore a planet that our kids and their kids can live on. There is one-sure fired way to make our politicians listen seriously to your concerns. Write, email or phone your municipal mayor and council, provincial politicians and especially our federal leaders. Once they understand the public are outraged at their ambiguity towards the environment and this proposal and that their elected future as politicians is at risk, then they will listen, but only then. Gavin Wishart, New Westminster

Overbearing security guard steps over the line Editor: On at least two occasions, a Kwantlen Polytechnic University security guard had a problem with my wife and i being on campus. My wife and I felt very uncomfortable in both encounters with the said individual. I understand the need for the recentlyincreased security presence at Kwantlen’s Langley campus, due to the proximity of The Salvation Army’s Gateway Of Hope. However I do believe this individual was out of line. On Tuesday, May 14, at around 6 p.m.. my wife and I were approached as we were sitting down on a log on the trail near the Wark/Dumais House and the The

duck pond. We were doing nothing wrong. We did not disturb the peace in any way, shape, or form. He asked us to leave. I told him I did not wish to speak with him. He considered this to be rude and threatened to ban me from the trail and escort me to The Salvation Army, as if we were in a police state. I did not agree with his judgement. I am not a confrontational man, but I do enjoy my right to freedom of peaceful Assembly and I do not appreciate him infringing on my freedom of movement. He acts more like a policeman that a security guard. I do not believe these guards, who are not police officers, have

any right to ask anyone to move along if they have done nothing wrong. They are infringing on their right to peaceful assembly and enjoyment of life and liberty. I believe more judgement needs to be used in the future. Just because one attends The Salvation Army does not give Paladin Security the right to single any one person out for any reason, unless they are commiting an offence. Is sitting on a log enjoying the sun and the view some kind of a serious criminal offence? I hope that he does not continue to harass me and others in the future. Colin Cumbridge, Langley

A Good MeetinG Editor: Thank you for publishing my letter in The Times on Feb. 19 this year, regarding manufactured homes in the Brookswood/Fernridge area and redevelopment in the same area. This resulted in the mayor’s office contacting me to arrange a meeting to discuss the issue. Mayor Jack Froese offered to arrange a meeting for all manufactured home owners in the effected area. He, council members and staff attended. This meeting was held on May 8. It was attended by a very large number of people, and was very informative and productive. (see story, page 11) Through your paper and behalf of all manufactured home owners, I would like to send our thanks to the mayor and staff for all their help. Maureen Spender, Langley

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Editor: An Angus Reid poll in 2009 found that 92 per cent of Canadians assume there is federal legislation restricting abortion. The reality is that Canada is the only country in the western world where abortion is legal throughout all nine months of pregnancy. We do need a law to protect women and their babies. Dean Clark, Langley

GreAt Job Editor: I just wanted to publicly thank all of the voting clerks and officers I had the privilege of working with, as an elections supervisor at Nicomekl Elementary on Tuesday. They all did an outstanding job performing their sworn duties, especially during those hectic moments. Our goal was to do it with a smile, in a relaxed, fun, no-stress atmosphere, and it was noticed and appreciated by the voters. We just need more voters to turn out, but have to make it easier. I, as well as many others, have cost-effective suggestions on how we can increase the turnout, if someone with the power to do something is willing to listen. F. “Catfish” Potesta, Langley

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in Victoria. When they’re not doing political work that everyone denies is going on in constituency offices, those office staffers try to help people through the labyrinth of seniors’ at-home and institutional care. A new seniors’ advocate can offer advice at the management level to help the health care system evolve, but only elected politicians are positioned to tell individuals they can’t have what they are demanding. The government should be adding more direct services, not more bureaucrats. There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular BC Liberal government that is still weighed down by the harmonized sales tax and other heavy baggage. This election could be the beginning of the end for the old left-right model for B.C. politics. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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staff who an inquiry would be for strictly purged political in large reasons, numbers BC Views to drag in the Tom fletcher their left-right oppolurch that has defined nents through the B.C. politics for a scandal one more generation. time. It was not a BC Ferries will prelude to “nationalcontinue as an arm’sizing” the province’s length operation, train service, dream with ferry commisscenarios of the NDP sioner Gord Macatee provincial council in charge of service notwithstanding. levels as well as fare Costly legal concaps. The service frontations over rationalization that development projects the government set have been avoided. out in the past year The Jumbo Glacier will continue. Resort proponents The NDP platform finally won a 20-year vowed to “posifight for permits, and tion BC Ferries as the NDP promised to an integral part of take them away. B.C.’s transportation A larger ideologiinfrastructure.” Freely cal battle over private translated, that means power contracts has “suck BC Ferries back also been avoided. into government,” as The BC Liberals have one of their strident been caught by a sudsupporters likes to den shift in power say. markets caused by That would conceal cheap, abundant natuthe growth of the ral gas, but the bilsubsidy and facilitate lions in commitments the kind of political to independent power and union interferproducers isn’t the ence that resulted in fiasco that critics have the current structure. described. There will be no If all those privately $10 million rehash of developed run-of-river the BC Rail sale and hydro projects were subsequent seven-year owned and operated trial, to enrich elite by BC Hydro, the lawyers once again. Crown corporation The NDP promised would have to staff

The two Langley BC Liberal MLAs re-elected by large margins on Tuesday actually secured less votes than in 2009, even though the number of voters rose. However, their vote totals will go up when absentee ballots are counted, so may end up being close to their 2009 levels. In Langley, Mary Polak received 12,694 votes on election night, with NDP Andrew Mercier getting 6,573 votes, John Cummins of the Conservatives 2,897 and Green Wally

Martin 2,298. The total number of votes cast in Langley and counted Tuesday was 24,462. This compares with 23,483, the final vote total in the 2009 election. In that election, Polak received 13,295 votes, to 8,400 for Kathleen Stephany of the NDP and 1,788 for Green Ron Abgrall. In Fort Langley-Aldergrove, Rich Coleman received 14,533 votes, Shane Dyson of the NDP got 6,700, Rick Manuel of the Conservatives got 2,353, Lisa David of the Greens got 1,957 and independent Kevin Mitchell got 619. Total votes counted on Tuesday were 26,162, as compared

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to the final vote total of 24,396 in 2009. In 2009, Coleman received 15,139 votes, Gail ChaddockCostello of the NDP got 7,491 and Travis Erbacher of the Greens got 1,765. Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce embarked on an extensive campaign to boost voter turnout in the two Langley ridings by at least five per cent. That total has already been exceeded in Fort Langley-Aldergrove, even without absentee ballots. In Langley the total is up by four per cent, and should reach the five per cent mark when absentee votes are counted.

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There’s still a place for mobile homes - mayor

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Manufactured homes will have a place in the new Brookswood/Fernridge community plan, Mayor Jack Froese promised mobile home park residents at a question-andanswer session held in Township council chambers. About 200 residents attended the May 8 session to ask questions about the proposal to more than double the number of people living in the south Langley community and the impact that will have on the seniors who live in mobile home communities. “I know that whether we call them mobile, manufactured, or

by any other name, these are your homes,” Mayor Froese said. “We know that you have concerns about the future of your homes and we intend to take that into account and prepare the best plan possible.” Township engineering and community development manager Ramin Seifi, long range planning manager Paul Crawford, and planner Lisa Moffatt fielded questions. Residents were told the proposed plan will provide maximum protection of existing mobile home parks. Tenants are also protected under provincial regulations and the Township’s Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Policy, the staffers said.

The meeting with the mobile home owners came after a series of open houses and workshops that were held earlier this year. Brookswood/Fernridge currently has a population of 13,000. The new Griffith Neighbourhood Plan would increase the number of residents to 40,000 people over the next three decades. It’s estimated the Township has 35 to 40 per cent of all manufactured homes in the Metro Vancouver region. Less than one per cent of Township housing is subsidized seniors’ or family housing, compared with nine per cent in the City of Langley and five per cent in Coquitlam.

Property tax exemption rules change Dan Ferguson Times Reporter

A number of the 124 properties enjoying tax-exempt status in the Township of Langley will likely fail to meet tightened standards to qualify, councillors have been told. “Some of them don’t comply fully [with the new standards],” Township director of finance Hilary Tsikayi said at the May 6 council meeting that approved the new process. The revised permissive tax exemption policy and guidelines aim to formalize the

application process by replacing a requirement for letters of application with a form listing questions that all interested parties must answer. This year, the Township granted tax exemptions worth over $660,000 to 49 not-for-profit organizations, 67 churches and private schools, and eight heritage properties. The exemptions are granted to “organizations which provide services that fulfill some basic need, improve the life of Langley residents and are compatible with or are comple-

mentary to services offered by the Township” a staff report to council noted. The tighter rules will cover the next round of applications for tax exemptions in 2014, which must be filed by July of this year. Tsikayi said Township staff would work with the charitable and non-profit groups who don’t qualify to help them meet the new guidelines. If all else fails, some could be “grandfathered” to keep them tax-exempt even though they don’t meet the new rules, she said.

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PRESENTS Courts understand chronic pain Courts today have a better understanding of chronic pain. It’s not uncommon for an injured person with chronic pain to get over $100,000 in compensation. This includes compensation for pain and suffering, as well as past and future income loss – with the chronic pain part ranging between $35,000 and $125,000. Chronic pain is pain that lasts beyond the normal healing time for the injury and can’t be proved by objective medical findings. For example, in a typical whiplash involving small tears within the muscles and ligaments around the neck, the pain is usually better after a few weeks and gone within several months. But in about 10 per cent of cases, the person develops a chronic pain syndrome. There may no longer be a physical cause. But the pain they suffer and their resulting disability is very real. Coping with this can be very difficult and, understandably, often leads to depression. Key to compensating chronic pain is the credibility of the plaintiff. The person’s testimony, if accepted as true and reliable by the judge, is often the best “proof” of their claim. Consider the case of Mr. S, decided by the BC Supreme Court in early 2010. Mr. S, 55, was an energetic hardwood floor installer. Hurt in a rear-end crash, he suffered a mild to moderate soft tissue injury to the left side of his neck and shoulder. Four years later, he still had neck pain, although not as bad as before. He continued to work, but his jobs took longer. He couldn’t swim or canoe anymore, but he still hunted and hiked occasionally, although for much shorter periods of time. The judge referred to an earlier BC Court of Appeal case. This case confirmed that courts must be careful compensating an injured person when there is little or no objective evidence of the pain and the complaints continue longer than expected. But the case also reiterated that the plaintiff’s own evidence, “if consistent with the surrounding circumstances” is sufficient

proof. In Mr. S’s case, the judge described him as a “stoic and determined person,” who tried to stay physically active despite his continuing pain. The judge believed him and awarded him total damages of $156,820, including $75,000 for his pain and suffering. The evidence of doctors and other medical specialists often helps to support the plaintiff’s claim of chronic pain. For example, in another recent case, all the specialists who examined Ms. R had a “guarded prognosis for her complete recovery” from her soft-tissue injuries “despite her tremendous efforts to rehabilitate herself.” A 26-year-old graphic designer, Ms. R was rear-ended in two accidents and ended up with chronic neck and back pain, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Before the accidents, she was a fun-loving active woman. After, she couldn’t sit comfortably for long periods and gave up activities she loved like horseback riding. Her relationship with her common-law husband was also affected. “There is no doubt that Ms. [R] has been in pain almost continuously since the accidents,” said the judge. “Neither her family physician nor the many specialists she has seen have found any exaggerated or non-organic symptoms. She is clearly not a malingerer.” Ms. R was given over $360,000 in total compensation, including $95,000 for her pain and suffering. Chronic pain cases require a careful and thorough assessment to make a solid legal claim. Seek legal advice if you’re hurt in an accident. Written by Janice Mucalov with contribution by Milne Selkirk. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Lawrence Coulter of MILNE SELKIRK for legal advice concerning your particular case.

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Langley’s Seniors of the Year Miranda Gathercole here is hardly a community event that has happened this year without the attendance of Toots Tucker and David Esworthy. The two Langley Senior’s of the Year could be seen at many luncheons, community days in Langley and Aldergrove, and of course riding in the back of Rene Doyharbol’s restored Model A at the May Day Parade and Christmas Parade. “I don’t really want to step down,” Tucker said with a laugh. “I’ve enjoyed every single moment and I’ve met some wonderful people.” For her, some of the best events this year have been various luncheons where she can visit many friends from table to table. “They’ve all been wonderful,” she said. “I run out of wonderful words to use.” Tucker first became active in the community after the passing of her husband nine years ago. He suffered a stroke when he was 55, and she spent the next 21 years at his side caring for him. “When he passed I was lost,” she said. “So I decided to look after my community when I could no longer look after my husband. I felt trapped at home and all of a sudden the door was open. “I went through that door.” Prior to being named Senior of the Year, Tucker was a volunteer with the Langley Heritage Society, Fort Langley Museum, Langley Garden Club, blood donor clinic, the Cancer Society, Operation Red Nose, Langley Field Naturalists, Salvation Army, Emergency Social Services and Sharon United Church. She plans to continue these initiatives after passing on the Senior of the Year title, as well as continuing to volunteer at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre every Tuesday morning.

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The two rooms most likely to cement or reject the sale or purchase of a house are the kitchen and bathroom. They are also the most expensive to renovate. Unlike every other room in the house, there is so much going on in these rooms, including plumbing which is sometimes quite complicated, electrical, tiling and drains, just to mention a few. So when planning a renovation you have to get it right because mistakes can be costly. Buyers know they can renovate most rooms with flooring and paint but bathrooms take renovation to a whole new level of expense and your potential buyer is doing sums in their head to figure out how much tearing out and renovating is going to cost on top of the purchase price as they tour your house. There are many choices to make these days, which each come with consequences. Among the options are oversize steam showers, bathtubs carved out of a single piece of rock, marble floors and walls, double sinks; the list goes on. Not always taken into consideration when planning the renovation of an older home is weight. Homes built in years gone by may not be structurally sound

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Best Builders was the first Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Grand Ovation Award winner for their West Vancouver project, Sentinel. They were also the recipients of three other Ovation awards. Martin Knowles photo

Honouring the best at the Ovation Awards The Greater Vancouver Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association presents annual awards for residential construction. By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association has honoured the best of the best in the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry at the Ovation Awards, handed out on April 20 in Vancouver. Now in their fourth year, the awards recognize builders, renovators and

designers for their achievements. This year, the GVHBA added a new category to the awards: the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Grand Ovation Award. Its first winner was Best Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sentinel House, located in West Vancouver. Best Builders also won awards for Best Addition/ Conversion Renovation, Best Custom Home: $500,000 to $999,999 and Best New Kitchen: Under $100,000. Portrait Homes was the proud recipient of awards for Best Single Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet, Best Single Family Detached Home: 2,000 to 2,999 square feet, Best Marketing Innovation for Hampstead and the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder

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Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association hosts glitzy gala in Vancouver “ from page.1 were Intermind Design for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, My House Design/Build Team for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume, Tavan Developments for Custom Builder of the Year and Concert Properties for Multi-Family Builder of the Year. The My House Design/Build Team also won awards for Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Renovated Room and Best Renovation $500,000 to $799,999. Intermind Design was itself one of the big winners of the evening, with awards for Best Accessible Renovation and Best Renovation: Under $250,000 on top of their Grand Ovation Award. Tavan Developments also picked up the award for Best Custom Home: $1 million to $2 million, while Falcon Homes took home awards for Best Custom Home: Over $2 million, Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and Over, Best Special Feature: New or Renovated and Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated. Among the top renovators was G. Wilson Construction, who won Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over. Other renovators who went home with an award include Level One Construction for Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $50,000 and Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 to $99,999, and Green City Builders for Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000. For a full list of winners and categories, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

Rob Grimm of Portrait Homes, above right, says receiving the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder of the Year is a “proud moment” for the company. The My House Design/Build Team, left, went home with four awards themselves. Martin Knowles photos

A home for aging in place “ from page.1 down the side of the property. Located on Commercial Drive, space was at a premium on the lot, giving rise to this creative floorplan that gives each home 2,000 square feet of living space. “It doesn’t look like a duplex,” says Sandro Stefanucci, president and founder of Abstract Homes. “The aesthetics make a big difference.” Stefanucci and his wife Cheri live in one half of the duplex, and rent out the other half. The original purpose of that second half is to give his parents a home that they can live in for the long term. Thus, Stefanucci has included an elevator shaft in order to allow them to access all four levels of the home. That space is currently being used as closet storage. Other accessible features include doors that are three feet wide, in order to allow wheelchairs to fit through them. Grab bars and a roll-in shower in the ensuite bathroom are able to be installed easily. Stefanucci himself was born on the street, and the lot where the duplex now stands belonged to his family. His grandfather purchased the property in 1956, and Stefanucci was

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Sandro Stefanucci and his wife Cheri are proud of their back-to-front duplex, which looks like a regular single-family home from the front. Inside, both homes include alder cabinetry and other beautiful features.

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Building a home that’s kind to the environment By Maggie Calloway The news is full of stories about how it is almost impossible for a young couple first starting out to afford to live in Vancouver, and using a conventional yardstick, the information is correct for most but there is a way to not only live in a beautiful house but to also contribute to the solution of affordable housing. No, it’s not winning the lottery but by being very smart in finding a way to build the house you want, where you want it, and how you can afford the whole project financially. One young couple found the property they wanted in the location they wanted to live in, but the 1940s house, on inspection, was not salvageable. There was a lot of rot and water damage and the decision was made to tear the house down and start from scratch. In stepped Samuel and Elizabeth FitzZaland of Green City Builders Inc., who are not only a very talented team of renovators but are passionate about introducing as many real green, not greenwashed, products into their builds. A plan was put together to build the main house with a garden suite on the lower level plus a laneway house, all very carefully designed to fit the lot perfectly. The couple was able to afford the house because of the rental income stream generated from both the suite and the laneway house. At the same time, because of providing rental accommodation, they neatly fit into the municipality’s plan of innovative housing. By building three homes on one lot they took the pressure off development elsewhere. “The clients, once the decision was

taken to tear down the existing house, decided to redevelop the property. They wanted a beautiful, gracious home for themselves and an important point was the rental potential to supplement their income and support the mortgage,” says Elizabeth FitzZaland. “This was also an opportunity to integrate some green building practices throughout the build. This was interesting for us for there were some environmentally friendly elements that were not construction-related as much as planning-related. The property is really tight, only 33 feet wide by 108 feet deep and because a laneway house size depends on the depth and width of the lot, they were right up against both of those measurements but we were able to design to those limitations.” The outcome of this build is a very small, 450-square-foot laneway house over two levels, the onebedroom secondary suite in the lower part of the house, built above-grade as much as possible, which makes it quite bright, and the homeowners’ part of the house, which is on two levels, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. To further make this financially affordable in the short term the homeowners are considering inviting a

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Plenty of options for building a greener home “ from page.5 home-share student to share their home until they start a family themselves, and then plan to make this home a family home. Because the residence is close to Langara College, this is a viable option for them. “Out in the market people still want quartz countertops, new cabinets and floors and a gracious master bath with separate showers, which are really luxury items but they found a way to do all this with a very humble starting budget, but with the income streams it all become very affordable,” FitzZaland says. Included in this home are as many “green” builds as their budget allowed. A framing technique was used which uses larger lumber spaced further apart so more insulation is possible plus it reduces thermal bridging so you get a tight interior space. To get fresh air into the house they installed a heat recovery ventilator which recovers 90 per cent of the heat that would normally be lost by pumping

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Finding some oldfashioned flair with stone By Maggie Calloway Building with stone has to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, method of creating shelter. Anyone who has watched documentaries on Knowledge Network has seen proof of stone shelters built as much as six thousand years ago and more. In fact if it wasn’t for stone a lot of our early history would be lost in the mists of time. The same basic fact exists today; stone lasts where other materials such as wood have a limited lifespan. In Europe building with stone is the norm and stonemasons in Continental Europe have traditionally learned from fathers, uncles and pretty well everyone in the village from a very early age. If you married and left home everyone in the village gathered together to build the newly married couple a home and these homes are passed down through many generations. The satisfaction of taking the right While it can seem like an old-fashioned idea, Gregory Sorokin of stone, shaping it to fit and building a thing of Vancouver Masonry notes that adding stone can really enhance beauty knowing that your work will stand the the look of a home, whether it’s a chimney or a patio. test of time and give shelter to people through Submitted photos the generations must be immense. Life is a bit more structured now but the art of the stonemason, and an art it is, is still val“The advice I would give to a homeowner ued. Imagine building something you know, if left alone, will thinking of adding stonework to their home last for hundreds if not thousands of years. Not many profesis to spend some time looking at other homes sions can make that claim. to give them an idea about what they want, Gregory Sorokin is an owner of Vancouver Masonry who where they want it, what the purpose is, and learned his trade the old-fashioned way from his family and what kind of look do they want; what kind members of his community in Europe and it shows in both the of stone,” Sorokin says. “Budget of course is stunning designs and the care he takes with each project. important. Look through ... websites ... to get “Stone can really enhance a home with trim, a great chiman idea of what will work on their particuney, stone walkways and patios,” he says. “But remember all lar property and of course (a stonemason) stone is not the same; there is different stone for different purcan offer advice and suggestions. All this is poses and (a stonemason will be) very knowledgeable about very important because stonework can last what is the best for each project.” forever.” Is there anything other than stone that can turn an ordinary Making your home your own, distinct house into magnificent? Stone trim, walkways, retaining walls from your neighbours, and creating a beautiand a private patio can work magic. ful setting is definitely worth thinking about.

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Wallpaper becoming a popular accessory in home decor By Kerry Vital Everyone has a nightmare story about wallpaper, whether it’s trying to remove it from your home or growing up surrounded by crazy prints in every room. But recently, wallpaper has seen a resurgence, helped along by options that suit every taste, style and budget. Wallpaper has been around since the early 15th century, when it started life as a cheaper alternative to panelling and tapestries that were quite expensive. Over the years, several different trends came and went, from Chinese-style art based on silk wall coverings to flocked French designs to the panoramic scenes that are still seen in museums around Europe. And now, the tide is turning again. “The role of wallpaper within decor has really changed,” says Sandra Bracken, vicepresident of marketing for Bouclair. “It is no longer about wallpapering a room – it is mostly for an accent wall.” Long gone are the days of large multicoloured floral prints and faux brick. Now, Bracken says that wallpaper has become a lot more contemporary. “Customers are loving the patterns that are modern, geometric and add a touch of colour,” she says. “The prints are new and modern. They accent a room, they don’t overpower (it).” Sarah Gallop, principal designer at Sarah Gallop Design Inc., says that wallpaper can be a great option for those who are on a budget but are looking for something new and exciting. “People have a bad association with it,” she says. “But it gives such a glamour that paint doesn’t have ... Some of the new wallpapers are gorgeous” and can be easily removed if you decide you want a different look.

Wallpaper is no longer limited to large fusty florals and faux finishes. Now, you can find wallpaper that will accent any room in a variety of styles and budgets. Submitted photos

North Vancouver interior designer Sheryn Calvert of Calvert Design Studio agrees, noting that wallpaper can also be used as a decor item. “Do you have a plain white bookshelf? Add some wallpaper for colour and texture!” she says. “People really care about decorating their home and wallpaper has become the new accessory,” says Bracken. “You can create a room that’s unique, interesting and updates a room instantly.”

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Spicing it up in a spice or wok kitchen By Kerry Vital We’ve all had a bad day in the kitchen, where nothing turns out right, things are burning and the scent of the food lingers for hours afterwards. With the recent trend in installing a spice or wok kitchen, those smells can be a thing of the past. Instead, you can lock them away behind a door and entertain in style without your guests ever finding out how much work went into the meal. “It’s usually the spice or wok kitchen where you do all the dirty work,” says Jasmine Jeon of Coast Appliances. “It’s only purpose is to cook food.” Inside, you’ll usually find a gas range and a hood fan, Jeon says. “Sometimes you’ll find a dishwasher, and occasionally ... a fridge. These kitchens aren’t built for the look.” Instead, most homeowners will have a “show” kitchen in the home as well. That is where you will find the high-end appliances, wall ovens and other gourmet accessories. “That kitchen will have the custom hood fan, the hidden fridge and everything else,” Jeon says. “It’s all for show. Quality and design are important.” When installing a spice or wok kitchen (the words are usually used interchangeably by builders and which one is used will depend on the homeowner), it’s important to keep a budget in mind. Because the appliances are meant to be utilitarian and are only seen by the person cooking, the look isn’t as important. “They are usually mid-range appliances” Jeon says. “KitchenAid and Frigidaire are popular. For those who really care, Wolf and Thermador” are often requested. Most wok or spice kitchens are long and narrow, Jeon says, though the size

can vary depending on the house and how much space the homeowner wants to devote to it. It is vital to have a fan in your wok or spice kitchen, as it will suck up the smells and prevent them from escaping into the rest of the house. Jeon notes that it’s rare to see anything other than a gas range in that kind of space, because most cuisines cooked in a spice or wok kitchen involve high heat. “An induction range is more expensive but similar to gas,” she says. “You won’t see an electric range in there.” There’s plenty to think about when you’re looking at installing a wok or spice kitchen, but its sheer usefulness makes it well worth it in the end. Cooking doesn’t need to be stressful, and having a dedicated space to leave all the dirty work behind is something that many homeowners will find important.

Spice or wok kitchens will often hold just a gas range and a hood fan, whereas you will find the high-end amenities such as wall ovens, top left, and custom hood fans, top, in the “show” kitchen. Martin Knowles photos

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Savoring the good life with a bottle of wine When it comes to wine storage, you have many options to suit a range of budgets. From full cellars to a simple wine fridge, life can be delicious with a good bottle of wine. By Kerry Vital Kicking back with a glass of wine at the end of a long week or tasting a new bottle with friends and family at a dinner party is one of life’s pleasures. Maybe you’re happy with having a bottle of white in the fridge and a bottle of red on the counter, but there is a lot more to think about when you’re considering how to store a collection. From where to put it to what kind of storage you want, it’s best to consult a professional when it comes to wine storage. “The paramount thing to think about is the quantity of wine and then build it from there,” says Gary Bombay of Blue Grouse Cellars. “A small collection of 50 bottles or less is more suited to a wine fridge, whereas a serious collector who has the space would look to a cellar.” Wine fridges are also better suited to the homeowner looking to have white wine ready to drink at any point, as it should be consumed at about 6 to 8 degrees Celsius, whereas red wine should be room temperature (about 17 to 18 degrees Celsius). “That’s room temperature in a European stone building,” Bombay says. Typically, wine cellars are located underground or in the basement, but Bombay says he’s recently seen a trend towards homeowners looking to build a wine cellar above ground that can also be used as a showpiece. “They’re looking for a decorative cellar that they’re proud to show off,” he says. “Some are also including a tasting room outside.” Tasting wine inside the cellar itself is not a good plan, Bombay notes. “It’s not a climate suitable for drinking red wine,” he says, adding that most cellars are about 15 degrees Celsius. There are several different options available in wine cellars, from the modern to the traditional. Many people think of rows upon rows of wooden racks when they think of a wine cellar, but Bombay says that there has been some interest in installing modern cellars with metal and glass. “Many companies are labelling wine with showy labels,” he says. “Our VintageView racking holds bottles horizontally, making them easy to find.” The most typical wood that Bombay uses in his cellars is California redwood. “It performs well in a humid environment, which wine cellars are,” he says. “You also want a low-odour wood, as you don’t want to introduce a strong wood such as a cedar which imparts itself on the wine.” What to include in a wine cellar is a matter of taste, but shelving and climate control is of particular importance. “You can build a reasonable cellar for $5,000 to $10,000, but it’s easy to spend many times that when you get into the exotic woods, decoration, staining,” Bombay says. If you’re thinking about purchasing a wine fridge, Bombay recommends looking for one with a dual-zone control so you can keep your white wine cool and your red wine warmer, and shelves that slide out to easily access your wine. He also notes that people can find wine storage that looks like a piece of furniture, from a cabinet to a credenza. “You need to weigh whether it’s just for storage or you want a showpiece,” he says. While there’s much to think about when you’re deciding on how you want to store your wine, it’s worth it in the end when you can pull out the perfect bottle to go with any meal or to use as a gift. “It’s really fun to pull something out of the cellar that is no longer available,” Bombay says. “A bottle of wine that can’t be found anymore is a really special gift.”

Gary Bombay says he’s seen a recent trend towards more modern wine cellars that are built with glass and metal, above, instead of the traditional wood. Rob Newell photo, left, submitted photo above

For those who don’t have such large collections of wine, a dual-zone wine fridge, above, could be just the ticket. For more serious collectors, a full cellar might be better suited, below left. Including wine storage in your kitchen, below right, can be easily integrated with your existing cabinetry to include a serving bar where you can also keep your glasses and other wine-related accessories. Submitted photo below left, Keith Henderson for My House Design/Build Team photos above and below right

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Lots of great design ideas available “ from page.1 enough to handle the weight of your wish list so factor in the cost of what may be considerable structural work before you can begin putting together your new dream bathroom. John Friswell of CCI Renovations is an award-winning contractor who has many years of renovations under his belt and there is very little he hasn’t had to deal with when it comes to renovations. He cites a recent renovation as a great example of what homeowners need to know. “My clients have lived in this home for a number of years so they knew exactly what they wanted, in fact the instructions to my company and the designer were to create a spa bathroom you would find in a high-end elegant hotel, and that is exactly what we did,” Friswell says. “It helped that we used the original bathroom footprint, 13’ x 13’; about 160 square feet, and in this case we didn’t need to do any structural work, which is not always the case. We had to be creative with the linear drain in the shower but everything else was fine.” The original bathroom, although badly dated, had good ‘bones’ which is a great help when renovating. The size was right for the new design which again is a bonus; removing walls to increase the size puts the renovation into a whole new category. The bathroom isn’t huge, but instead just the right size to make the placement of each unit work. The rim-less steam shower is large but not enormous and tucked in the corner so there is some privacy, and the two vanities, his and hers, are placed so that each person literally has their own space including storage. The female spot, the larger of the two, has a mirror that slides up to reveal storage, plugs for hair dryers, etc. This allows the positioning of the lighting to make sense, and not having to install electrical outlets in the wall of marble is a brilliant touch. “The drawers and cupboards all have precisely designed organizers. The walls are marble as are the floors. The wall towel rack is heated which is a treat and the towel bars underneath the vanities avoids towels on the counter,” Friswell says. “We built in the tall linen tower for towels, etc. rather than storage under the vanities which is a more elegant approach as Family Owned & Operated well as practical. We installed a window in the Since 1950 shower to provide light which we used to see years ago. Unlike then where there were always problems with rot and mildew, we didn’t use wood but marble so there will be no ongoing problems. The window was also important to Seed Blends for the Lower Mainland * Proven help bounce light around the room.” * Homeowners * Contractors * Landscapers There are lots of great design ideas in this bathroom and the desire of the clients for an * Sand-based Turf * Drought Tolerant elegant bathroom has certainly been achieved.

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More than 50 pieces of original artwork, created on the theme of motherhood, are on display now at the Langley Centennial Museum in Fort Langley. The exhibit, which runs until July 4, is a collaboration between the museum and the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation. An art auction will be held when the exhibit is over, with proceeds going toward the new Vandekerkhove Family Maternity Centre at LMH. Among the pieces on display, are: clockwise from top left: Cradling by Susy Baranszky-Job; Dancing into Eternity by At Nap and Balance by Alejandrina Dey.

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he Langley Centennial Museum and the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation have collaborated on a unique exhibition with a maternal theme, entitled The Art of Motherhood. The exhibit, on display at the Museum until July 4, features more than 50 works of art in various mediums, including sculpture, painting, mixed media, and drawing. Together, the museum and foundation are celebrating motherhood through art in order to raise awareness and funds for The Vandekerkhove Family Maternity Centre at Langley Memorial Hospital. Following the exhibit, the featured artwork will be auctioned off to help support the maternity centre’s expansion.

Throughout history, mother and child have been depicted in the works of many artists. From Egyptian frescoes to contemporary sculptures by Canadian artists, children and mothers have been a recurring theme. “We saw this show of motherhoodinspired art as the perfect opportunity to showcase Langley’s medical history while raising funds for the ongoing campaign to expand the maternity centre,” said the museum’s Cultural Services Manager, Peter Tulumello. “The hospital, which was built 65 years ago, has natal facilities that have not kept pace with the birthrate,” said Errin Young, of the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation. “LMH has one of busiest maternity units in the region, with approximately 1,800 births per year. Staggering statistics demonstrate that the projected number of births here is expected to increase to more than 2,300 by (the year) 2020.”

The number of births at Langley Memorial Hospital has increased from 85 per year in 1948 (when LMH opened) to 1,800 per year in 2010. But the number of beds has only increased by two — from 11 to 13. Under the theme “It All Starts Here”, the foundation has undertaken a capital campaign to raise $5.35 million from private partners and members of the community for a long-overdue expansion to LMH’s maternity unit and clinic, so it can continue to give the newest members of our community the best possible start in life. The Foundation relies on the support of the community to ensure that the highest quality of healthcare can continue to be delivered right here at home in our community hospital. The Foundation is pleased to announce that more than $3 million has been raised to date. “I’ve just returned from maternity leave, so I know firsthand what great work they do in the maternity

department of our hospital,” added museum Curator Kobi Christian. “To that end, the museum and the art community would like to do what they can to help, which is where the idea of an art auction came in.” All of the artists exhibiting their works in The Art of Motherhood have agreed to having their works sold at a Garden Party Art Auction. It will take place at the Langley Centennial Museum on Saturday, July 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with proceeds going to the maternity centre expansion. The live auction will take place after the art exhibit has closed, but will be held during another hospital related exhibit — From Bedpans to Bandages: the History of Medicine in Langley. Both exhibitions hope to raise awareness of Langley’s pioneering medical history as well as the new needs of the growing municipality. For more information or to reserve a bidding paddle, contact the Langley Centennial Museum at 604-532-3536.

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Jinny Hsiang, a Grade 11 student at R.E. Mountain Secondary School, won the annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poster contest in all three categories — Fraser Valley, provincial and national. Along with winning a small cash prize, Hsiang will be flown to Ottawa to attend the National Remembrance Day Service, where she and other winners will place a wreath on behalf of the youth of Canada. Her piece will also hang at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa from July 1 to May 1. This is the second year that an R.E. Mountain student has won the contest.

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Pop opera ensemble Vivace, which includes Langley’s Tiffany Desrosiers (second from left) will perform at Langley Community Music School on Saturday, May 25.

A night at the ‘popera’ Audiences are invited to come and hear Vivace’s unique combination of pop and opera, at LCMS on May 25 Langley Community Music School welcomes Vivace to the Rose Gellert Hall on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. This modern combination of four unique and exceptional singers includes Melody Mecredi, LCMS alumna Tiffany Desrosiers, Marc Devigne and DJ Calhoun. Pianist Marcel Bergmann will also join the group. “If you enjoy the likes of The Tenors and Il Divo, our ensemble is the latest addition to the classical crossover/popera genre. We are comprised of two ladies and two men, with two opera singers and two pop singers,” said Desrosiers. “The stirring combination of powerful male voices and emotionally driven female vocals sets our thrilling group apart from all others.” The evening’s musical choices vary anywhere in style from a new spin on the operatic aria, O sole mio, to the pop driven Adele song, Someone Like You. It will also include some of the greatest hits

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Langley quartet Prairie Dance Club will open for multiple award-winning musician Ryan Bingham, when he performs at The Venue in downtown Vancouver next month. Bingham, who picked up an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Grammy for his song The Weary Kind, from the 2009 film Crazy Heart, hits the stage at 881 Granville St. on Thursday, June 6. Prairie Dance Club’s music has been described as Sonic Canadiana. Their unique blend of alternative folk rock is grounded in timeless melody and has steadily been winning over listeners since the band’s formation in the fall of 2007. The band has released three

of opera, musical and other genres — from Puccini’s beloved Nessun’ dorma to Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. “LCMS is very proud of their alumni and are happy to support them in their professional careers, and we’re excited to welcome alumnus Tiffany Desrosiers to perform with Vivace,” said Elizabeth Bergmann, artistic director concerts at LCMS. “Our concert series provides a wonderful opportunity for young artists to perform on our stage, and the school enjoys following these artists as they embark on and grow in their careers.” The Rose Gellert Hall concert season is sponsored by Hub Insurance. This concert is also made possible through a donation from Ledcor. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $16 for students. Call the box office for tickets at 604-5342848. The Rose Gellert Hall is located at 4899 207 St.

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’Cats, Gators grab FV titles The Walnut Grove Gators won both the Grade 8 boys and overall Grade 8 title, while the Brookswood Bobcats took the Grade 8 girls title at the Fraser Valley track and field championships last week. Brookswood took their title with just four athletes, compared to some of the other schools who had much larger contingents. The championships were held May 13, 14 and 16 at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium and served as the qualifier for the B.C. high school provincial track and field championships, which will be held May 31 and June 1 at Langley’s McLeod Park. Medal winners for the schools included: Brookswood Louise Forsyth led the way with three gold medals in the Grade 8 girls long jump, discus and triple jump. Brooke Hoolsema won silver in the Grade 8 girls 1500m while Jaclyn Pauley won bronze in the junior high jump. And the team of Forsyth, Hoolsema, Ashley Haidish and Rachel Trummler took third in the Grade 8 girls 4x100 relay. Credo Christian Zachary Vanderploeg won a pair of bronze medals in the senior

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Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium played host to the Fraser Valley track and field championships over three days last week. Clockwise from above: Walnut Grove’s Will Riley (right) stretches for the finish line during the relay; Langley Fundamental’s Hannah Beaton launches her javelin; and D. W. Poppy’s Chloe Hetherington lands her leap in the long jump. 110m hurdles and the 400m hurdles. D.W. Poppy Ben Marshall was a double gold medallist in the senior 110m hurdles and 400m hurdles. H.D. Stafford Nathan King won a trio of gold medals in the Grade 8 high jump, 100m and 200m events. Langley Christian Kiana Bekar won gold in the junior girls 80m hurdles and silver in the long jump. Nick Colyn won bronze in the senior boys 2000m continued, PAGE 33

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steeplechase. Akua Frimpong won silver in the Grade 8 girls shot put. Josiah Hughes won silver in the Grade 8 boys 100m hurdles and bronze in the long jump. Emma Kastelein won bronze in the junior girls shot put.

And the team of Mark Antoniuk, Aidan Kits, Eli Kastelin and Nick Colyn won gold in the boys 4x400 relay. Langley Secondary Dean Ellenwood won gold in the junior boys 400m and silver in the 800m. Georgia Ellenwood took a trio of gold medals in the senior

girls long jump, high jump and 100m events. Langley Fundamental Hannah Beaton won gold in the senior girls javelin. Megan Champoux took a pair of silver medals in the Grade 8 girls 800m and 3000m. R.E. Mountain Lauryn Cheung

won two gold medals, one in the junior pole vault and the other in the Grade 8 girls shot put. Walnut Grove Sydney Arnold won bronze in the Grade 8 girls javelin. Isabella Boccia won bronze in the junior girls 1500. Chelsea Borrowdale took two

gold in the Grade 8 girls 1500m and 3000m events. Robyn Buckingham won two silver in the senior girls long jump and 100m hurdles. Andria Coulbourn won silver in the Grade 8 girls javelin. Cody Drake won silver in the senior boys 1500m race

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senior girls long jump. Joel Harrison was two gold in the Grade 8 boys 100m hurdles and 800m and silver in the high jump. Jason Kimoto won bronze in the 400m junior boys event. Julianna Matson took silver in the senior girls 1500m race walk. Hannah Rolfe won bronze in the junior girls high jump. Alex Savage won gold in the junior boys 200m. Emma Smithson won silver in the junior girls 80m hurdles and bronze in the 400m senior hurdles. Dallas Tilley won bronze in the senior girls javelin. Trevor Whiton won silver in the senior boys 110m hurdles. Ethan Wilkinson won bronze in the senior boys 400m. Walnut Grove also won a gold, two silver and a bronze in the relay events. The Grade 8 boys team of Paul Buckingham, Joel Harrison, Kyle Davies and Will Riley won the 4x100 event and were second in the 4x400. Robyn Buckingham, Megan Notting, Dallas Tilley and Keara Graham were second in the senior 4x400 event. second and Megan Shane, Chelsea Borrowdale, Sydney Arnold and Madison Whelband were third in the Grade 8 girls 4x400.

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The Walnut Grove Gators defeated the Brookswood Bobcats 29-12 to capture the Art Smith Shield last week (May 15). The Art Smith Shield is presented to the top junior rugby team in the district and going into the game — which was was played at Walnut Grove Secondary — both teams had the best records of the Langley and Aldergrove junior squads. The other Shield winners included the D.W. Poppy Redhawks taking both the senior boys (Bill Turpin Shield) and the senior girls (Gord Dennison Shield) trophies. And the H.D. Stafford Skyhawks — who are also playing in the Fraser Valley tier 1 championship game (see page 36) — won the Marvin Foss Shield as the Grade 8 boys district champs. The teams will be honoured at the Langley School’s Commissioner XV Awards Presentation on May 28 at Walnut Grove Secondary.

Mihic honoured for solid season

The solid season of Zach Mihic has not gone unnoticed. Mihic, a sophomore catcher from Langley for the Mayville State Comets, earned first team all-conference honours and a Gold Glove award. The Comets play in the Association of Independent Institutions Frontier Conference. Mihic had a .355 batting average this past season for the

Comets, including eight doubles, a home run and 15 RBIs. He also had a .473 slugging percentage. He played in 37 of his team’s 47 games and will spend his summer back home playing for the Langley Senior Blaze. Mihic, a Brookswood Secondary graduate, played in the B.C. Premier League with the Langley Blaze.

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Fax resume to: Gregg Distributors: 604.888.4688 or visit Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca bcclassified.com

You will take over a large customer base here and continue to service your existing clients as well. You will build our team and Corporate sales. Experience in Corporate and Promo swag would be an asset.

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Required by established food manufacturer. Must have Valid Forklift, able to follow detailed instructions & lift 40kg repetitively. Minimum grade 11 math. Starting rate $13-$15 hourly rate neg. commensurate with exp. Send resume with references to

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RESPITE Caregivers PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:

JUNK REMOVAL STAFF Recycle-It! Earth Friendly Junk Removal is looking for clean cut, hard working, energetic people to join our expanding recycling team. If you have a valid class 5 D.L. and are not afraid to work hard in a challenging but, exciting atmosphere please e-mail your resume to jason@recycleitcanada.ca

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Canuel Caterers

BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company is hiring for team leaders, counter attendants, cashiers and food prep, 4-8 hour shift during the school year. To start training now for positions in September. Fax resume to 604-503-0951.

KAMI TERIYAKI & SUSHI located in Aldergrove BC is recruiting the following: 2 Food & Beverage Servers: Duties incl: taking orders, set-up tables, cleaning workplace, answer phones. 2 Food Counter Attendants: Duties incl: take customer orders, clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual & electric appliances. Prepare food such as sandwich and salads. Portion & wrap food, package take-out food. Serve customers at counter, stock refrigerators and keep records. Wages for both positions is $10.50 per hour. Full-time 40 hours/week. 1-2 years experience preferred. Please email resume to: kamiteryakisushi206@hotmail.com or by mail to: Kami Teryaki & Sushi #320-26310 Fraser Highway Aldergrove BC V4X 2Z7

LOOKING for FT. Japanese Cook at UMAMI restaurant in Langley. Duties: Prepare, cook Japanese meal. Plan , create menu. Supervise daily kitchen operation.Required other duties. Req.: 3+yrs. exp. High school com. wage; $15/hour. 37.5hrs/wk. Apply: umami.bc@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED The fastest growing Sports Company in BC is Expanding Again !

Gregg Distributors, Langley, is looking for self-motivated, energetic individuals to join our growing teams. Shipping/Receiving, Order Picking, & Counter Sales Opportunities are now available. Successful applicants should have prior experience.

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Tracy 604-777-2195 An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

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Opportunity for an outstanding

Graphic Designer

The Abbotsford News is looking for an outstanding Graphic Designer to work on an on-call basis. This opportunity would work well for a designer currently working freelance, with a flexible schedule. The successful applicant will be a creative and highly-motivated team-player, able to work independently and effectively within deadlines with previous experience working in a business setting. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS6 on Mac OS X.

The Abbotsford News is looking for an outstanding Graphic Designer to fill a full time position (maternity leave coverage). The successful applicant will be a creative and highly-motivated team-player, able to work independently and effectively within deadlines with previous experience working in a business setting. A comprehensive working knowledge is required of CS6 on Mac OS X. If you’d like to be part of a great company and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, please send a resume detailing previous experience, and a portfolio showcasing your talent to:

If you’d like to be part of a great company and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, please send a resume detailing previous experience, and a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Alana Green Manager, Creative Services The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 alana@abbynews.com Closing date: May 31, 2013

Alana Green Manager, Creative Services The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 alana@abbynews.com Closing date: June 7, 2013 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT

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Black Press is looking for a Human Resources Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the administration of HRrelated documentation in coordination with payroll and other departments. This will include reviewing and processing a variety of HR documents, compiling data from a wide variety of sources, and efficiently organizing this information including the maintenance of files and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Inquiry assistance and interpersonal skills will be required as communication with a variety of internal and external parties is required for the purpose of ensuring accurate, authorized processing of employee information. Strong customer service will be a key component within this position as you will be required to respond to written and verbal inquiries for the purpose of providing information, coordination, administration and execution of many HR-related activities with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information. Requirements: • Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or related field preferred. • Work experience in HR required, with demonstrated working knowledge of multiple human resource areas preferred.

Bindery Workers Black Press has anticipated opportunities for Bindery Workers to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening, night and weekend shifts. Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis for our locations in Surrey and Abbotsford. Excellent remuneration. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a pre-requisite. Please forward resumes to: Bindery Foreman Campbell Heights Distribution Centre Unit #113, 19130 24th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3S 3S9 or Fax 604-538-4445

• Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Attention to detail in all areas of work. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. • Motivated individual with proven initiative. • Professional appearance and manner This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by May 31, 2013 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Canadian Division Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Disability Tax Credit Specialist Wanted Langley, Cloverdale, Aldergrove Make fabulous money doing ethical work that helps others $5000 to $10,000 per month in six months. %ased in 9ictoria with regional ofÀces across %&, our team of )ederal 'isability 7ax &redit 6pecialists act as adYocates for clients suffering from chronic medical conditions, working with medical practitioners and the &anada 5eYenue $gency to ensure our clients receiYe what they are lawfully entitled to in the way of retroactiYe and future beneÀts. 5eporting to a 7eam /eader, you·ll network to obtain new clients, proYide them with consultation, and work with their medical practitioners to process the medical portion of the 'isability 7ax &redit &ertiÀcate. :e offer an intensiYe training program for a self-starter with strong networking and marketing skills as well as experience in independent sales, ofÀce administration, eYents planning, research, and understanding medical or disability issues. Please visit our website and click on Join the Enabled Financial Team for complete details and to apply by June 24, 2013.

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SOFTWARE Developer for Engineering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team. We offer rewarding challenges, a stimulating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the college town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop efficient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job Description Implement and test machine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of customer data Verify sensor performance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture requirements for software upgrades Maintain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and computational geometry extensions Experience Must have 3-5 years experience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer science. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills are required. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Additional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding position. Your code will control our customer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what modern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to ontime delivery schedules. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/ moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com.

Clemas Contracting Ltd. Is hiring for the following positions:

Superintendent Site Foreman Surveyor Pipe Installers Operators Labourers Please e-mail/fax Paul O’Rourke at: cclpaul@telus.net or 604.534.9225

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HARTLEY’S AUTOBODY in Sechelt, BC has a vacancy for a Journeyman Automotive Painter. Please fax resume with references and contact information to: 604-885-7454.

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

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

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

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SYSTEMS Software Developer Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team as a Systems Software Developer. We are looking for a person to design and program GUI and software components that acquire and visualize electronic, scientific and production data. Must have 3-5 years experience with .Net framework and ADO.Net. Experience with many of the following: NET VB/C#, Subversion, SQL Server, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, ADO.NET, user-interface design, MS Report Viewer, networking, basic electronics skills, PLC systems. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability a must. Requires degree in engineering or computer science. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop supporting applications. We’re looking for a person that will get a kick out of joining our team and help us make our product the best it can be. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-575-5555

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Class II Production Worker Westman Steel Industries is one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of steel roofing and siding products, and related products. Westman Steel Industries has the following career opportunity in Langley, British Columbia. Class II Production Worker - The candidate must be capable of working in a fast paced environment and be capable of assisting on folding press brakes, shears, and related strapping equipment and ideally have 2 years of forklift exp and certified. General knowledge of the properties and different grades & gauges of steel will be an asset, along with some previous exp. with general machine operations, preferably in an Industrial Steel Environment. Computer experience with standard Microsoft office also an asset. Closing Date: May 24th 2013 Apply online by email to:

sales@westmansteel.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. Westman Steel Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-537-4140

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

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

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ELECTRICAL

604-475-7077

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

$45/Hr

(New phone number)

260

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

www.affordablemovers.bc.com

283A PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

PLUMBING

MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

D Driveways D Patios, etc. D Provide Proper Drainage D Eliminate Tripping Hazards

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555

CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

Kristy 604.488.9161

182

COMPUTER SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

The pet with the most votes will be featured in The Langley Times and will win a prize valued at $100 from Harvey Pet Food & Supplies!

Prizes provided by:

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL CALL

#1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing.

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

POLAR BEAR PAINTING Ext. paint special! Split level home starting @ $1500. 604-866-6706

langleytimes.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 A43

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 736

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

BRAND NEW Luxury Hotel Queen Mattresses by SERTA

TREE & STUMP

1999 MH 14x66 plus10x10 glass/alum sunroom. 2 bdr 2 bth. $49,900 8-22885 Trans Canada Hwy, Hope, BC. Call 612-1963.

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

PETS

800 coil. 3” Pillow Top. In Original Plastic. Leftover from Hotel Order 10 yr. wrnty. $390 604.791.2621 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560 454

MISC. FOR SALE

EQUESTRIAN

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

1-604-855-0010 New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

1991 Knight Car Dolly Utility Trailer For Sale in Nelson. Good shape. New wiring and repacked bearings. Two sets of straps - one for larger vehicle & one for smaller vehicle. $500 firm. 250-354-7471.

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

684

1.95 ACRES OF FUTURE development with renovated home, 190 St. & 76 Ave. $1,395,000 - call: Global Force Realty (604)761-6935.

706

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

Call 604-856-6500

AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER Point Show & Pull, May 25 & 26, in Mission. 604-820-0451 www.itsmysite.com/apbtabc BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, one male puppy left, $1000. (604)869-5073 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Mom is a Golden Retriever (68lbs) & Dad is a Poodle (50lbs). Various shades of gold and blond. Males & females. Ready to go mid June, raised in home with children. Our dogs are part of our family and life, we hope for the same for our pups. Will have 1st shots and deworming. $950 Mission 604-820-4827. GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, 8 weeks old, $800. (604)850-3329 MAREMMA PUPS, working stock guard pups, protectors of livestock, family or property, will guard whatever it bonds to. Being raised as livestock. No Sunday calls. 1 (604)796-8557 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 POMERANIAN - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

Call 604-881-7111 www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca

Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP SURREY Central. Large 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Close to skytrain. Incl heat, cable, pkng & 3 appli’s. N/P. 604-588-4664 or 604-588-8121.

APARTMENT/CONDO

TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS

Affordable Housing for Seniors

FEED & HAY

PETS

Deluxe 2 & 3 bedroom suites available. Large balconies, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).

thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

RENTALS

604-465-5193

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

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ALDERGROVE; 3215 266A St. 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $398,500 May sell furnished? (778)878-1516

627

HOMES WANTED

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

55 and older, 1 bedroom suites. 2 bedroom handicapped unit. Smoke free/no pets

S. Surrey, 2603 151 St. Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.

604-538-8308

Phone 604-530-1912 WALNUT GROVE 2 bdrm + den exec condo, 2 bath, $1300. 6 appls, FP, prkg, sm pet. 604-319-7416

Langley

$300 MOVE-IN BONUS + 1/2 Month FREE ASK FOR DETAILS

Great Location Amid Sea & Shops 1/2 Month FREE Rent 1 Bdrm Suites - Avail Now

Incl heat, h.water, sec u/g pkng & SWIMMING POOL

Avail Now - from $1200/mo

~ Fir Apartments ~

Huge Windows,

Call 778-908-3714

All Brushed Steel Appliances, Laminate Flooring & More.

Baywest Management Corp 778-994-1859 / 604-532-1859

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

Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca

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

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms. Two 3 phase & single phase power. 1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway

1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Criminal record check may be req’d.

Ph: 604-533-4061 Langley

CLAYMORE APTS * RENTAL INCENTIVES *

2 bdms available immediately or June 1. Close to shopping, schools & transit. Some pets ok.

5374 - 203rd St, Langley Call 604-533-9780 LANGLEY: *GREENWOOD MANOR* 26030 Eastleigh Cres Reno’d 2 Bdrms. From $850. Hardwood floors. Lots of closet space. By transit, Kwantlen College. Small Pet OK. 778-387-1424, 604-540-2028

PARK TERRACE APTS

$50 off/month for the ﬁrst year Spacious Reno’d bach, 1, 2, 3 bdrm suites. Heat & hot water incl. Walk Score = 75 604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

2007 29’ FOREST RIVER Cl C. 29,000 miles, dual slides, like new, loaded, 1 year warranty. $46,900 obo. 604-856-9444

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $1,118.25 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2013 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services 20473 Logan Avenue, Langley BC V3A 4L8. The vehicle was placed in storage on March 6th, 2013. For more info. call Elite Bailiff

Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

SUITES, UPPER

LANGLEY 4-Plex, 3 Bdrm upper, 4 appl. Ref’s, NS/NP June 1 $1050 + utils. 604-574-0047, 778-549-3491.

TOWNHOUSES

The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope

Aldergrove Thrift Store

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Betsy - 604-533-6945

CHESTNUT PLACE

ALDERGROVE - 2 BDRM SUITE. Avail now. N/S, N/P. Incl utils. Call: 778-246-0915 or 604-857-0230 ALDERGROVE new 2 bdrm bsmt suite $750m inc hydro & cbl. NP. no lndry. Avl now. 604-825-5432 BROOKSWOOD: 1 bdr: partly furnished newer bsmt ste, great neighborhood. f/p. N/P, N/S. $800/mo incl util. Immed. 604-533-9588 Cloverdale 64A/172.St. 2 bdrm with extra space, 2 full baths, prkg, utils incl. No ldry NP/NS nr athletic park, bus. $950m. June 1. 604-574-5952 LANGLEY 1 bdrm bsmt ste near Costco, priv entry, nr amens. Ns/Np $750/mo incls utils. 604-339-6011 LANGLEY, Willoughby, brand new 1 bdrm, pri entr. $775 incl utils/cbl, internet & w/d, ns/np, 604-371-0240 MURRAYVILLE, fabulous 1 bdrm + den bsmt ste. Close to hospital & firehall. Beautifully finished, laminate flrs, maple cabinets, gas f/p, insuite lndry. Comes with all appls incl b/i dishwasher & microwave. Absolutely N/S, N/P. Avail June 1. $900 incl utils. To make an appt. to view call Ph aft 6 (604)534-5948 or 309-9144 WALNUT GROVE, 1 bdrm, 990 sf, W/D, priv ent, NS/NP, $850 incl utils/sat. Refs. Jun.1.604-882-0113

751

Stephen Louis Cox is indebted to Elite Bailiff Services Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2010 Hyundai Accent with VIN: KMHCN3BC6AU183157

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSE-STYLE DUPLEX Newly renovated 2Bd+Den duplex. Stainless steel appliances, 2 prk stalls and a private covered patio. $1100+ utilities. NP/NS Quiet mixed res/com area in central Langley ideal for mature professionals. For more info call Wolf, (604)530-5646 or (604)230-3903

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY CITY

750

Port Kells. Near new executive style 3 bdrm 3 bath 3 lvl t/h in Tate complex. All appls. Desirable end unit next to green space. Only 5 mins from 200th St interchange. $1695. ns/np. Avl now. Ken 604-925-8409

Encore 19899 55A Ave

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

838

752

Located downtown Langley, close to all amenities; parks, transportation, shops, etc.

OKANAGAN FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

SUNNY WHITE ROCK

Brand New Building 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths

bcclassified.com

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

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

LANGLEY, 202/53A Ave. 2 Bdrm apt, $915/mo, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-539-0217

LANGLEY: 5530 - 208 St. Quiet, clean, spacious 2 bdrm, 4 appls, ht/wtr, prkg incl. $885/mo. Res. Mgr. N/S, N/P. June 1st. Call 604534-1114 between 9am - 8pm.

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

The Village at Thunderbird Centre

SURREY

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

477

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas LANGLEY

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

456

THE VARSITY

20058 Fraser Hwy Langley Brand new 1 and 2 bdrm units Avail immed W/D/F/S/DW/microwave Secured parking Close to all amenities $800-$1,200/month 1 year lease 1 month free rent on 1 year lease Call Cathy for a showing

removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

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

Langley

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

SHOP FOR RENT - Abbotsford 2195 Perdonville Rd. 20 x 40. 14’ bay door & 17’ ceilings. Great Rates! $800/mo. Better rates for long term rental. 778.908.5931 S. SURREY. Warehouse, approx 1000 sf. 220 wiring, One -14’ door, gated. Suitable for storage. Avail. June 1. $750m. Call 604-835-6000.

711

Great Selection Every Day! of gently used items including clothing, housewares, books, some furniture and other items.

CO-OP RENTALS

OPEN HOUSE at Haney Pioneer Village Co-operative Thurs. May 23rd 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11830 - 230 St. Maple Ridge

Now accepting donations of good quality furniture. Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

UPDATING OUR WAITING LIST

THRIFT STORE

If you are 60 years of age or over, independent, fully retired and meet our income and other requirements, you may be eligible for membership in our Co-op. Come in for a tour of our single and double units, have your questions answered, and get an application form. Coffee will be served

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Langley Willowbrook 3 Bd, 2bath up 1bd f/bath ste down. Recrm. Ns/np. June 1st. $1650/mo 604-574-4057

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

3111 - 272nd St., Aldergrove 604-381-0055 Mon-Wed 9:30 - 6:30 t Thu/Fri 9:30 - 7:30 t Sat 9:30 - 5:30 All net proceeds from the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Aldergrove go directly to benefit the services offered by The Gateway of Hope in Langley.

• The Langley Times • Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Langley Farm Market GREEN LEAF

LETTUCE

RHUBARB

LEEK

product of California

ea.

HASS

AVACADO product of Mexico

ea.

OPEN SEAS

SEAFOOD SAUCE

product of Peru ($1.74 kg)

$ 29

lb.

ROMAINE

LETTUCE

lb.

RED LEAF

LETTUCE

product of California

MCVITIES

MANDARIN

product of BC ($2.84 kg)

product of BC ($1.52 kg)

SATSUMA

ea.

DIGESTIVE 500g

ea.

MCVITIES COOKIES Assorted 300g

250 ml

$ 79 ea. SAN REMO

BEANS

Black Bean, Chick Pea, Red Kidney (540 ml)

ea.

2 for

$ 00

2 for

SANTA CRUZ

$ 00

ORGANIC LEMONADE Assorted 946 ml

2 for

$ 00

Prices in effect Tues. May 21 - Sun. May 26, 2013. While Quantities Last