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City says ‘yes’ to Bradner industrial plan Aldergrove Star

After a long public debate, a proposed industrial development in the Bradner area will be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). Council voted in favour of the staff recommendation to support the application to remove 22 properties, totaling about 225 acres, from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to build the “West Abbotsford Business Park.” The city’s support is subject to a $20,000 per acre contribution to the Agricultural Enhancement Endowment Fund for land excluded from the ALR. The properties in the proposal are bordered by Highway 1 to the south, Lefeuvre Road to the east, 56 Avenue/Harris Road to the north, and Gloucester Industrial Estates to the west. Developer Ron Emerson of the Emerson Real Estate Group said the project could result in 5,000 permanent full-time jobs and provide the city with about $11 million in property taxes to the city each year. About 30 residents spoke at the council meeting, both for and against the proposal. The ALC has the final say in whether the properties will be removed from the ALR.

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Aldergrove Secondary’s vice principal Mike Carlyle screams in pain as he is given a leg wax in the school’s Cops for Cancer fundraiser on Friday, June 7. The day’s events, which included a “Tough Mudder” obstacle course, raised $3,000 for the cause. See more inside this issue of The Aldergrove Star and on website www.aldergrovestar.com

Langley electoral boundaries may shift Aldergrove Star

New federal riding boundaries, which caused controversy in Langley, are likely to be slightly changed. Langley MP Mark Warawa said Friday that the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) adopted his proposal involving Langley’s electoral boundaries. The final word still goes to the Electoral

Boundaries Commission, which will consider the committee’s recommendations within 30 days. The changes the committee agreed to on his recommendations are twofold. One involves the names of the two ridings which will be carved out of the existing Langley riding, which includes both the City and Township. The westernmost riding, which is

attached to Cloverdale, Clayton and other parts of Surrey west as far as 144 Street, will be known as Cloverdale-West Langley. The commission had suggested that it be called Cloverdale-Langley. The other riding, which will consist of the rest of Langley and a portion of Abbotsford, will be called LangleyAldergrove. The proposed name had SEE: Page 3

Four Liberal MLAs with strong connections to Langley heard their names called on Friday afternoon in Vancouver, as B.C. premier Christy Clark announced her new cabinet. Once again, Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman has been given plenty of responsibility within Clark’s government. Coleman returns as Deputy Premier, as well as being appointed the province’s first ever Minister of Natural Gas Development. He also holds onto his post as Minister of Housing. Langley MLA Mary Polak, who has held numerous cabinet positions since first being elected in 2005, is B.C.’s new Minister of Environment. Meanwhile, two prominent Langley figures who will leave their current jobs to serve their constituents in neighbouring Surrey, have also been appointed to cabinet. Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Peter Fassbender, who announced he will step down as Langley City Mayor in July, was named Minister of Education, while Surrey-Tynehead’s Amrik Virk, an inspector with the RCMP at the Langley detachment, becomes Minister of Advanced Education.

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Aldergrove Secondary School’s 2013 graduation class gathered for a group photo in the school courtyard last week, prior to the dry grad festivities on the weekend. The Aldergrove Star will publish individual photos of the Aldergrove grad class in our June 27 issue.

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been Fort Langley-Aldergrove, the same name as the provincial riding held by MLA Rich Coleman. Warawa’s other proposal is that the areas of Willoughby west of 208 Street, which had been suggested for inclusion in Cloverdale-West Langley, remain in the LangleyAldergrove riding. The committee has agreed to this. “The riding will be a little larger than normal,” he said Monday. “This new proposal better reflects the interests of Langley and I hope that the Electoral Boundaries Commission will adopt it.” Warawa testified before the committee on March 5. The Langley-Aldergrove riding will include all of Langley Township, as well as a portion of Abbotsford from the Fraser River south along Bradner Road to Fraser Highway, and then east to Mount Lehman Road and south to the U.S. border. The Cloverdale-West Langley riding would add Langley City to the portion of Surrey it will contain. The Surrey portion contains all of Cloverdale and Clayton, between Highway 10 and 88 Avenue, east of Highway 15. At Fraser Highway and 176 Street, the boundary follows the Serpentine River west to 68 Avenue near 152 Street, and then west to 144 Street.

Highway 10 remains the southern boundary. Warawa’s request was based on a redrawing of electoral boundaries that are closer to municipal boundaries. “Langley residents were very concerned when the Electoral Boundary Commission came out with their first proposal,” said Warawa. “I think that Langley will greatly benefit from these new changes. The new names and boundaries are logical and more consistent with the municipalities of Langley.” Warawa plans to run again in the Langley-Aldergrove riding. Former Surrey MLA Dave Hayer announced Monday that he plans to seek the Conservative nomination in Cloverdale-West Langley. The PROC committee tabled its proposal in the House of Commons on Tuesday, June 4. The Electoral Boundaries Commission is expected to consider the committee’s proposal within 30 days calendar. Following this time, the Chief Electoral Officer will prepare a draft representation of the new boundary names and electoral districts. This is sent to the Governor in Council, who shall, within five days, proclaim the new representation order to be in force and effective for any general election that is called seven months after the proclamation is issued.

New faces in larger B.C. cabinet By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star

Premier Christy Clark unveiled her new cabinet at an outdoor ceremony in downtown Vancouver Friday, keeping veterans in some key roles and bringing in newcomers elected in the B.C. Liberals’ upset election win. Clark appointed 19 ministers, adding two new ministries. Fort LangleyAldergrove MLA Rich Coleman takes over the new ministry of natural gas development, retaining responsibilities as deputy premier and minister responsible for housing. Newly elected Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat takes on a new ministry of international trade, including B.C.’s Asia-Pacific strategy and multiculturalism. Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, another newcomer, moves into the transportation ministry. Vancouver-Fraserview MLA Suzanne Anton, a former Crown prosecutor and Vancouver city councillor, will be justice minister and attorney-general. Langley City mayor and rookie Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Peter Fassbender moves into the hot seat as education minister. His first task is to work on Clark’s goal of reaching a long-term contract settlement with B.C. teachers. Another newcomer is SurreyTynehead MLA Amrik Virk, taking over as advanced education minister. Third-term Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad makes cabinet as aboriginal relations minister, where he is assigned to continue developing resource and treaty agreements around the province. Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson, a former deputy minister and B.C. Liberal Party president, takes over a renamed technology, innovation and citizen services ministry. Comox Valley MLA Don McRae moves from education to another

MLA Rich Coleman was sworn in as Deputy Premier on Monday. renamed role, social development and social innovation. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake moves from environment to health, the largest ministry in the B.C. government. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett takes over from Coleman in the energy and mines ministry. Bennett was also placed in charge of the government’s “core review,” a cross-government efficiency exercise. Rookie Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes takes over Bennett’s former role as community, sport and cultural development minister. Veteran ministers from the Gordon Campbell era remain in key roles. Prince George-Valemount MLA and cabinet veteran Shirley Bond goes from justice to jobs, tourism and skills training, also responsible for labour. Langley MLA Mary Polak goes from transportation to environment.

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Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong remains finance minister and B.C. Liberal house leader, preparing for a legislative session expected to start this month to pass the budget introduced in February. Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson remains at forest, lands and natural resource operations, and SurreyCloverdale MLA Stephanie Cadieux stays as children and family development minister. North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto is minister of state for tourism and small business. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm takes over as agriculture minister, replacing Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, one of three people dropped from cabinet. Also shuffled out are are West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan, who had briefly been minister of state for seniors, and Vancouver-Langara MLA Moira Stilwell from social development.

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Langley farmers market open By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

Under sunny skies, the Langley Community Farmer’s Market opened for the season, abuzz with the tastes, sights and sounds of everything that’s lovely about enjoying local on Wednesday. The farmer’s market is now open every Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. until early October. Vendor tents and tables covered the courtyard of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Langley campus as throngs of people came to check out the local food producers and artisans while musicians filled the air with song and kids lined up to get their faces painted. “It’s fabulous how it’s grown over the years as has the quality of products and produce from our farmers,” said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who helped open the market with cake for everyone. “Angie [Quaale] and the [farmers’ market] board have done a great job attracting a good cross section of producers with the support of the group at KPU here,”

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Langley Farmers Market is open every Wednesday afternoon at Kwantlen. he said. From artisan cheese from Agassiz and the most unusual but delicious chocolate from Richmond, to Aldergrove’s organic produce and Langley’s own certified organic chicken, lavender products, artisan bread, honey, edible flowers and herbs, soups, there is something for every taste. Some of the fun is talking to the sellers and hearing their stories. “I do all the farming myself as well as sell here at the market,” said a young Dave Reid of Langley’s Thomas Reid Farms certified organic chicken. He also sells chorizo sausage, whole chickens and other organic meat.

Wearing a kilt, “because it’s a rite of passage in our family to wear one once you turn 19,” Reid said it’s a family business he’s proud to be part of. He works seven days a week. A large chicken breast cost around $10 but there is no comparison in the taste compared to commercial chicken, he said. “The cost is in the feed we give the chickens. It’s very expensive and hard to source because it can’t have any GMOs in it,” he said. Also, their chickens are free range. Seasonal 56 Restaurant and Catering, a long-time fine dining establishment, is enjoying its first year at the

market. They work with local producers to create their menu and one of the farmers they work with convinced them to try. They are offering meals-to-go and soups. Langley’s Bread Affair, which has its roots here, but is hugely popular in Vancouver, offers up samples of their artisan bread. Bob St. John, a longtime Langley resident, loves coming to the market and talking with the vendors. “I like coming out and support everyone here,” he said. “Langley is the best place to grow things and the best place to live.” A lot of the produce isn’t ready yet, so expect the market to be even bigger in the coming month.

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VICTORIA – As she unveiled her new cabinet, Premier Christy Clark promised a “line-by-line” review of government spending to deliver a balanced budget this year. Statements such as this would have more credibility if politicians subjected their own personal spending to the same scrutiny. That’s still not happening in B.C. Expense accountability has come a long way in the last year, thanks mainly to the work of now-departed Auditor General John Doyle, who swung the cobwebcovered door open on B.C.’s secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Chaired by the speaker and run by senior MLAs from both parties, the committee had been doing pretty much whatever it wanted with MLAs’ own expenses. Doyle’s audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, part of a lax accounting system that included inaccurate bank records and inadequate management of the legislature gift shop and dining room. The operating budget of the legislature and constituencies runs to more than $60 million a year. Now-retired speaker Bill Barisoff asked the auditor to give a pass to the $119,000 annual allowance for each of the 85 constituency offices. Transfer amounts and payroll expenses were verified,

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but constituency expenses were not, likely because these records weren’t kept either. I’m not suggesting that there has been any misuse of public funds. The point is we don’t know, and the notion of an “honour system” for politicians’ expenses has become unacceptable. A similar toxic tale has been unfolding in the Senate in Ottawa. It has its own secretive committee called the Board of Internal Economy, which was forced into the open after trying to sweep Senator Mike Duff y’s housing claims under the red rug of the Senate chamber. Duff y has lived in Ottawa for decades, first as a TV host and then senator, but he decided the rules were loose enough that he could claim his summer place in Prince Edward Island as his principal residence. An audit has also found he was claiming living expenses in Ottawa while campaigning for the Conservatives back east. It turns out the key ingredient in an honour system is honour. This mess goes back more than a century in B.C. and Canada, and has its roots in the British Parliament, where MPs and Lords had a system of claiming all sorts of expenses, including construction of a “duck house” and maintenance of the moat around an Honourable Member’s castle. Many years ago, British MPs convinced themselves

that they were underpaid, and rather than create a public fuss by giving themselves a big raise, they would be able to top it up by claiming up to 250 pounds at a time without receipts. Cheers! You can imagine how well that worked out. As one observer put it, the system was not only open to abuse, it was actually designed for it. Here in B.C., the next step is obvious. If you go to the website of Alberta Premier Alison Redford, you can easily find the link to her detailed expense reports, itemized for travel, meals, hotel rooms and so forth. Alberta cabinet ministers provide the same disclosure. B.C. cabinet ministers’ travel expenses are now reported, but only as an occasional lump sum. As a result of Doyle’s revelations last summer, B.C.’s Legislative Assembly Management Committee now meets in public, with transcripts of proceedings available. But MLA expenses are still not itemized. Total expenditures are being reported on a quarterly basis, but with no detail to explain why some MLAs have much higher totals than others. It’s time to sweep out the cobwebs. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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This faded attendance sheet from the 1912 Aldergrove Agricultural Association files shows the names of the original members who brought the Aldergrove Fair to this community 101 years ago. The fair has run almost every year since then, with the exception of the world war years when residents were preoccupied with that effort. Many of these original families have descendants who still reside in this community, and these families are especially invited to participate in this year’s Aldergrove Fair Days Country Carnival on July 19-21 at Aldergrove Athletic Park and Secondary School. Entries in the various competition categories can be made on-line now at www.aldergrovefairdays.com/agricultural_fair_book_entry_forms.html before the July 12 closing date and entries must be delivered on July 18 to the fair. Other events at the “Turkeyfest” fair, which this year honours the Throssell family’s contributions to the province’s turkey breeding program, include Canadian Fast Draw Championships, Show and Shine, Farm Hand Challenge, Midway, Main Stage Entertainment and Lawnmower Racing, Antique Tractor Pulling and more, and are listed on the website.

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Residents deny ‘racist’ label What about critters?

Editor: Re: Star letters, “Resident answers back,” June 6. Mr. Giesbrect is entitled to his own interpretations which no doubt are influenced by his own motivations. The vast majority of citizens of Bradner are motivated too. We are motivated by the intense desire to preserve our beautiful agricultural community and peaceful lifestyle. Proponents of this development are motivated by the desire to pave over farmland, destroying it forever. They are happy to see our community overrun with truck and commuter traffic, plagued by increased air and noise pollution and by increased crime. In short, they are motivated by the greed for windfall profits. One statement he made must be corrected. I was the person who spoke to the lack of action on the Mt. Lehman Firehall. He implied that I represented the ratepayers group – he was incorrect – I do not speak for any group. My comments regarding the “Taj Mahal” were clearly in reference to the extravagant design and cost of the new firehall on Blueridge while rural firehalls have waited many years for desperately needed improvements. No rational person could find any racial implications there. You go on to characterize any one opposed to your agenda as “self-serving racists” Your comments are to say the least untrue, malicious and repugnant. A proud non-racist Bradnerite. Matt Groves, Bradner Editor: In a democracy, everyone has the right to express their opinions.

However, Mr. Bruce Giesbrecht crossed the line of civility in last week’s paper when a personal attack on an individual and a veiled condemnation of a “group” was made by Mr. Giesbrecht and printed in the Aldergrove Star. He alluded to the organization, which we the writers of this letter, are the seven person oversight committee. We are the Abbotsford Rural Ratepayers Advocacy Group Committee. The general group are individuals of 157 west Abbotsford households. Our mission is solely to watchout for issues surrounding Abbotsford civic taxation and spending. We have no membership requirements and we field all manners of civic complaints, of which many complaints are considered by our committee to be of the kind that impacts a great majority of rural ratepayers. On occasion, issues such as the north Bradner Rogers Cellular tower make the cut as a topic. In Rogers case, there is a distinct possibility that this large corporation would not pay anywhere near the property tax that any other commercial enterprise would pay in Abbotsford. The committee chose not to formally respond to issues like the Gloucester expansion, in which opinions potentially divide neighbours. Thus at the May 13 Bradner Town Hall, the proposed tower was one of the four featured topics. The other topics were policing, traffic and Abbotsford civic staffing. Our topic presenters acted in a courteous and professional demeanor and the four topic questions were presented to Mayor Banman and Mr. George Murray in advance so that responses

could be forthcoming. As for Mr. Giesbrechts’ comments about Ms. Proudfoot, there was without question, a heated discussion of a topic that this group did not put forward as an agenda item. Having said that, we had warned Mr. Banman that underlying issues of audible bird scare devises and the ALR / Gloucester expansion would most surely surface at the Town Hall. Please be assured that our committee would never make untoward, rude or racist comments and if individuals in the audience of some 100 people made disparaging remarks, our Abbotsford Rural Ratepayers Advocacy group had no part in that. However, without question, we support any person standing to voice their opinion in a polite and non-abusive manner. The comment Mr. Giesbrecht noted alluding to the Taj Mahal was in fact made by a member at large, and was in reference to the fire hall’s size. The suggestion of racism could not be further from the truth. Over the past years, this committee has held several meetings with Mayor Banman, former Mayor George Perry, former city manager Frank Pizzuto and current city manager George Murray. Without question, due to successful intervention in the Uplands Drainage issue, our group has garnered a great deal of respect at city hall. We would never do anything to jeopardize our progress with actions such as Mr. Giesbrecht has described. Abbotsford Rural Ratepayers Advocacy Committee (Daren Alary, Faye Kilian, Peggy Parkinson, Lynda Richard, Don Campbell, Ty Sztuar and Brian Kingman)

Editor: I was reviewing the Township of Langley community plan online and would like to know the following item as I was not able to find any reference to it in the community plan. Is there any discussion being had on the role of developers that are displacing native animals and birds when development projects are approved? Many of these animals and birds are either killed or displaced to other areas that cannot uptake them all. Many end up at facilities such as Critter Care. I live in Aldergrove and see many animals and birds killed and injured along 264 street on a daily basis.

Mind your manners! Editor: Last Thursday evening, I was driving east on the Fraser Hwy., with a passenger. At 271 Street a young girl was waiting to cross at a crosswalk, in front of the Vietnamese restaurant. I stopped to let her cross, as it is the law to do this. If one simply cannot stop, it becomes a matter for a judge to determine if it might have been safe or unsafe to do so. At any rate, there was a man I know, driving very fast westbound and when I determined that he had no intention of stopping, I honked my horn loud and long, to alert the girl, already now about five feet into the crosswalk and also to alert the driver to the fact that a pedestrian was in danger. He had plenty of time and space to stop.

they have nothing to hide, and that taxpayers deserve access to this information because union dues are tax deductible. But taxpayers also support direct contributions to political parties. Conservatives must explain why rules for transparency and

Boon to community Editor: I would like to sincerely thank you for helping us promoting our ShredA-Thon event last Saturday at the City of Langley Library. Friends of

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His response? He immediately gave me the finger out his driver’s side window, sped right through the crosswalk and almost killed the girl. Had I not honked, she would have proceeded and been killed, absolutely no doubt about it. Now I ask this man, do you think your behavior was appropriate for a businessman in a small town? How would you feel if your doctor, your waitress, your barber or your banker gave you the finger? Worse yet, how would you feel if you had hit and killed the girl, after giving us the finger? Remember, this is a small town. People know us as businessmen. They hear and see things. They talk about these things among themselves. Something to think about. Wayne Boylan, Aldergrove

Kindness is appreciated

Editor: I am a 72 year old man who was hiking in the Morris Valley area on the west side of Harrison Lake close to Grace Lake on Friday, June 7. Over the past few years I have been caraccountability should apply to union rying bear spray with me when I hike. I activity but not to secret slush funds stopped to have my lunch at the Weaver operated by the Conservative Party Lake turn off from Weaver Creek Road. of Canada out of the Prime Minister’s When I swung my packsack off the conoffice? Could Conservatives have tainer of bear spray I was carrying fell out something to hide? of the side pocket, hitting the gravel road. Larry Kazdan, Vancouver It made a loud noise and spun around in circles in front of me, spraying my clothing and hitting me in the face. I couldn’t see and my face was burning. I knew I needed water to douse my eyes found out about this event in local and face but there wasn’t any in the immepapers. FOL and the Shred-It company helped 90 customers shredding diate area and I couldn’t see. I was very lucky when a vehicle that was their confidential documents on site. Sunita Lakhanpal, Librarian headed north on Weaver Creek Road

Transparency is a two-way street, Mr. Harper Editor: Bill C-377, currently before the Senate finance committee, proposes that all union books be open to the public. Conservative proponent MP Russ Hiebert argues that labour organizations should not be worried if

My question is this: if developers are given the privilege of developing in the Township of Langley then a small portion of that development fee should go to facilities that end up having to care for these displaced and injured animals and birds. If we cannot support these important facilities what will we do when they can no longer afford to operate? They are already established and only require a small but steady portion of funding to operate which should come from developers which are creating a large portion of their, for lack of a better word, patients. Valerie Boyda, Aldergrove

noticed that I was in trouble and stopped to help me. These two kind young fellows drove me to Weaver Creek where I was able to splash water in my eyes and face. They offered to drive me home but I decided it was best for me to stay at the creek for a while and just keep splashing water in my face, besides I didn’t want my friends to see I had made a dumb mistake. They told me their names but unfortunately I can’t remember but I do remember they were from Aldergrove. I appreciate their kindness so much. Without their help I was in a really bad predicament. They were two of the nicest fellows you could hope to meet and I am so thankful that there are people like this. I just wish I had their names and phone numbers. Grant Smith

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Langley housing sales rise By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

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Housing sales increased in Langley over the last four months, according to new statistics just released by the Township. The “Township Development Indicators” report is released monthly, “with intent to provide a snapshot of the state of our local economy” according to the Township website. The new numbers show 141 sales of single detached houses were reported in April, roughly three times the amount reported in

January. Townhouses followed the same trend with 63 sold in April, about double the figures recorded for January. Apartment sales remained virtually flat with 34 units selling. However, year-to-date housing sales for 2013 show Township housing sales are still down when compared to the same period in 2012, with 11.7 per cent fewer single family homes, 15.1 per cent fewer apartments and 23.5 per cent fewer townhouses selling. Prices remained roughly the same, with the average single

detached home going for $552,800, an increase of 1.5 per cent from a year ago, while an average townhouse sold for $291,700, an increase of 1.1 per cent and an average apartment sold for $207,000, a drop of 2.3 per cent. So far this year, 166 new housing units of all types have begun construction in Langley, 4.6 per cent less than the same period last year. New apartment construction is up 150 per cent, detached homes are up 13.2 per cent, while townhouses are down 62.7 per cent.

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This Clean Air Day, regional air quality monitoring got even better with the addition of a new permanent monitoring station in the Fraser Valley. The Agassiz air quality monitoring station is the 27th permanent station in Metro Vancouver’s Air Quality Monitoring Network, which collects air data from Horseshoe Bay to Hope, every hour, every day. “Our air monitoring network is one of the most comprehensive in the world,” said Board Chair Greg

Heritage Ready to Roll Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society is preparing the restored century-old #1225 Interurban tram for summer service between Cloverdale and Sullivan in Surrey. The 30-minute return run will operate weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the hour, until Oct. 14. For information call 604-574-9056. HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Moore. “The additional data from the Agassiz station will give us a more complete picture of air quality in the Lower Mainland.” The station, owned by the Fraser Valley Regional District, is now collecting data on ground level ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, all indicators for the Air Quality Health Index, a scale designed to help communicate the health impacts of air quality and to limit public exposure to air pollution. The new station comes just as Metro Vancouver unveils AirMap.

ca, an online resource that displays real-time information collected by Air Quality Monitoring Network stations on a map, which is colour coded to indicate readings from low to high. It also has 24-hour and sevenday trends, as well as meteorological data such as temperature, wind speed and wind direction for each station. Air Map.ca will be optimized for mobile devices in a subsequent update and an additional Fraser Valley station is planned for Mission later this year.

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public programs and events Langley Regional Airport Celebrates 75th Anniversary

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Joint Town Hall Meeting A Joint Town Hall Meeting is being held with Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, Langley MLA Mary Polak, and Langley School Board Chair Wendy Johnson. The event will give residents a chance to hear from and ask questions of their local elected officials. Moderator Bob Groeneveld will accept written questions from the audience and submit them to the panel for discussion. Date: Time: Place: Address:

Look up, way up! A massive air parade will be held and people throughout Langley and Aldergrove can look up to the sky and see 75 various aircraft circling the community. Date: Time:

Friday, June 21 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Saturday, June 15 1 - 3pm George Preston Recreation Centre 20699 - 42 Avenue Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000

Langley Regional Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary and the public is invited to join in the festivities.

Parade in the Sky

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73A AVE. 72 AVE. The plan provides a more sustainable neighbourhood through provision of: • a range of housing opportunities and choices • walkable neighbourhoods • the necessary commercial support services for the neighbourhood in the form of mixed use • preservation of open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas • a variety of transportation choices • modified road grid network with innovative parking options explored • high quality design and architecture • innovative energy conservation solutions Background information on the Latimer Neighbourhood Plan is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/latimer. Community Development Division 604.533.6034

Five Year Cycling Improvement Plan The Township of Langley is hosting an Open House to present the Five Year Cycling Improvement Plan, which will also identify the 2013 Cycling Network and the financial implications of the Five Year Plan.

public open house Old Yale Park Concept Plan

Hangar Dance

The Township of Langley Parks Design and Development Department is hosting an open house regarding the revised Concept Plan for Old Yale Park at the northeast corner of 224 Street and Old Yale Road.

Help celebrate with a hangar dance featuring the big band sounds of the Bruce James Orchestra.

The proposed park will include the Murrayville Community Gardens, walking trails, a dog off-leash area, and parking.

Date: Friday, June 21 Time: 7pm Place: Hangar at north side of Langley Airport Cost: $20 Tickets are available at the Canadian Museum of Flight located at the Airport and must be purchased in advance. Ticket price includes one hamburger or hot dog and one beverage.

Residents are invited to attend and provide input through questionnaires. The Open House will be held:

Canadian Museum of Flight 604.532.0035 CMflight@telus.net

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Workshop includes a bin, half a pound of worms, a digger, and information to take home:

Langley Thunder WLA Lacrosse Wed Jun 19 7:45pm vs. New West Salmonbellies Wed Jun 26 7:45pm vs. Coquitlam Adanacs

The Township of Langley is holding an open house to present the draft of the Latimer Neighbourhood Plan. Residents, property owners, and business owners from the community are encouraged to attend the open house and provide input on the draft plan. Date: Tuesday, June 18 Time: 4 - 8pm Place: Langley Events Centre, Banquet Hall Address: 7888 - 200 Street

204 ST.

Monday, June 24 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

Mark your calendar for an introduction to the new Langley Demonstration Garden during the Opening Day Festival. The event will feature some down-in-the-dirt fun for kids and their parents with a barbecue, healthy snacks, crafts for kids, and information about the wild wonders of composting. Date: Saturday, June 15 Time: 11am - 2pm Place: Langley Demonstration Garden at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum Address: 21200 block Fraser Highway A drop-in backyard composting workshop will be held at 11:30am, no registration necessary. A worm composting workshop will be held 1 - 2 pm for Township of Langley residents only. Pre-register at worms@tol.ca. Be sure to stop by to register for upcoming Garden Smart Workshops and Eco-Explorer Kids’ Camps. For more information visit leps.bc.ca.

Latimer Neighbourhood Plan

202A ST.

Thursday, June 20 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

Langley Demonstration Garden Opening Day Festival

public open houses

200 ST.

Wednesday, June 19 | 7 - 9pm Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

public programs and events

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Monday, June 17 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

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City of Surrey

dates to note

www.tol.ca

Date: Time: Place: Address:

Tuesday, June 25 6 - 8pm Operations Centre, main floor meeting room 4700 - 224 Street Al Neufeld Manager, Parks Design and Development 604.533.6085 aneufel@tol.ca

Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are invited to attend the open house and provide feedback on both the 2013 Cycling Network and the Five Year Cycling Improvement Plan. The Open House will be held: Date: Time: Place: Address:

Wednesday, June 19 5 - 8pm Township of Langley Civic Facility, Fourth Floor Foyer 20338 - 65 Avenue Engineering Division 604.533.6006 cyclingplan@tol.ca

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Entire Township taught to be ‘water wise’ Aldergrove Star

This summer, members of the Water Wise team will be visiting Township of Langley neighbourhoods to ensure residents have the answer to a very important question: do you know where your water comes from? Water Wise - a program offered by the Township and Langley Environmental Partners Society to bring water conservation education and advice right to people’s doors - aims to educate residents about their water source and hopefully change some wasteful water behaviors, especially in the summer months. “Roughly half of our water supply comes from local groundwater. The other half is purchased from Metro Vancouver, sourced from the Coquitlam reservoir,” said Water Wise’s Taryn Hesketh. “There are several stations throughout Langley that mix Coquitlam water and groundwater before residential use. It is very costefficient for Township residents and we are lucky that we are still able to tap into our local groundwater supply.” “While we are fortunate to live in an area of water wealth, it has unfortunately caused our water source to be taken for granted,” Hesketh noted. “The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water

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Water Wise team members Sarah Carlson, Katrina Chan, Lindsay Roberts, and Taryn Heskethwill be educating people throughout the Township of Langley this summer about where their water comes from and ways to preserve the resource, including using native plants to create Water Wise gardens. Water Wise Team tificates from local marper day.” In the hot, dry sum- members will go door to kets and farms. Check mer months, water door over the next few the Township’s website demand rises 50 per cent, months, leaving infor- at tol.ca/waterwise in the due to increases in out- mational door hangers weeks to come to take door water use. It is esti- at single family homes part. To help conserve mated that one hour of and townhome comlawn sprinkling may use plexes. Water Wise staff our water source, Metro Stage 1 up to 1,700 litres of water. and volunteers can be Vancouver restrictions In previous years, easily identified by their watering Water Wise brought its program T-shirts and will will be in effect June 1 conservation message to carry identification at all to September 30. Even numbered addresses a specific neighbourhood times. The Water Wise team are allowed to sprinkle each summer. Now that single family homes in is also is encouraging Monday, Wednesday, and all Township communi- residents to participate Saturday from 4 a.m. to 9 ties have been targeted, in a Water Conservation a.m. only. Odd numbered the program will reach a Challenge later this sum- addresses are allowed to larger audience by edu- mer. Each participant will water only on Tuesday, cating people throughout be entered to win a rain Thursday, and Sunday barrel or $200 in gift cer- from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. the municipality.

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Stage 3 Water Restrictions • July 1 to September 30

• Effective for municipal water system users in Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands • No lawn sprinkling permitted • Outdoor water uses are limited Stage 3 water restrictions apply only to properties connected to municipal water, which includes the Tall Timbers and Acadia community water systems. Properties on private wells are encouraged to support water conservation efforts through voluntary compliance. As per the Township of Langley’s Water Shortage Response Bylaw 2012 No. 4909, these restrictions are implemented to ensure that an adequate supply of water is available for both drinking and emergency purposes. For more information visit tol.ca/WaterRestrictions. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 enginfo@tol.ca

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public notice Notice of Annual Report Pursuant to Section 98 of the Community Charter, Township Council invites the public to provide comments on the 2012 Draft Annual Report of the Corporation of the Township of Langley by delegation at the Regular Afternoon Council Meeting. Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 Time: 4pm Place: Township of Langley Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre, 4th Floor Address: 20338 - 65 Avenue The 2012 Annual Report includes the audited financial statements, a schedule of 2012 tax exemptions, and information on services, objectives, and measures used to determine the Township’s success in meeting the objectives. Starting June 10, copies of the 2012 Draft Annual Report will be available for public inspection at tol.ca or from the Customer Service Counter on the 2nd floor of the Township Civic Facility during regular business hours. To appear as a delegation, contact Legislative Services by telephone or in writing by 4pm, Friday, June 21, 2013. Legislative Services 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Tel: 604.533.6011 Fax: 604.533.6054 Email: legservicesinfo@tol.ca

public notice Walnut Grove Community Centre BC Special Olympics Pool Closure Swimming Pools The entire aquatic facility at the Walnut Grove Community Centre will be closed Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 from 6:00am to 6:30pm due to the BC Special Olympic Games. This closure affects the 50 m Pool, Leisure Pool, Adult Hot Tub, Therapy Hot Tub, Sauna, and Steam Room. The aquatic facility will open for a limited public swim on Friday, July 12 from 6:30 to 10pm and Saturday, July 13 from 6:30 to 9pm. The weight room/cardio room will remain open. The hours of operation are: Friday, July 12 6am - 10pm Saturday, July 13 6am - 10pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408

Public Swim Schedules Get swim information online, anytime, at tol.ca/swim. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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Indigenous – the wiser ‘green’

The Langley Good Times Cruise-In is the best attended charity event in the Western Canada. It is an excellent opportunity to see the downtown core of Langley at its best. With over 100,000 people walking around the town, there is a distinct air of excitement and electricity that is hard to replicate any other time. The merchants have their businesses painted up and are doing their best to display their wares to all that are in the area. The entire city is mobilized to promote itself and to assist in the fundraising. The presence of over 1,000 classic cars gives us reason to show off our city and bring people to it. And the real benefit of the show is that all of the funds that are raised here are donated to local charities to assist Langley area people with challenges and problems. From the Langley Hospital Auxiliary to the Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Centre or the Langley Boys and Girls club, the thousands of dollars

raised stay right here in our community and assist those in difficult circumstances. If you are a business person in or around the city, or if you are a resident of the city or surrounding area, this is your opportunity to invite people to come to Langley and see what the area has to offer. Bring in business people and bring in tourists. Bring in anybody who may fall in love or see a benefit of the city to their future. While you are at it, make a small or a large donation to the Cruise-In and encourage them to do the same. The buzz of a successful event spreads to the attendees and will contribute a general positive attitude to the whole area. People will remember the feelings, the sights and sounds and smells that surrounded them at the fun event and will associate that fun with the location they experienced it. Invite some people now to come to Langley in September to enjoy this spectacular event and to fall in love with Langley. Show day is September 7th 2013, we hope to see you there! Eric Taylor, President, Langley GoodTimes Cruise –In Society / 2013 langley@langleycruise-in.com

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Invasive species targetted here by environmental groups include (clockwise from top left) lamiastrium or silver nettle, Japanese knotweed and purple loosestrife. For information call LEPS at 604-532-3517.

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The Garden to Table (G2T) program is working in partnership with Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) to present the “Gardening 101” series of free workshops for new or novice gardener on Saturdays at St. Dunstan’s Church Hall at 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. Composting - June 15, 2:30 to 4 p.m.: In a landfill it can take up to 20 years for a banana peel to break down. In a backyard composter, it can take as little as a few weeks. In this workshop learn what type of composting is a good fit for your needs and learn how you can do your part to reduce the amount of waste in our landfills. Canning - July 13, 2 to 5 p.m.: Learn how to safely preserve the summer harvest. This hands-on workshop guides you through the steps of canning seasonal produce. Bring your own apron, paring knives and cutting board. (Adults only workshop but childcare can be available if needed) Preparing for winter gardening August 17, 2:30 to 4 p.m.: On the west

coast we can harvest fresh vegetables from our gardens year-round! Learn what you can plant in the summer and fall for harvest in the winter and spring and how to extend the growing season for many fall crops. Food Safe Course Level 1 June 15th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. Training provided by certified instructor. Do you or someone you know need to have the food Safe course for a job or for a volunteer position? do you have teen how is hoping to get a job in the food industry? This course is designed for people working on the front lines of the food service industry from dishwashers to servers, bussers to line cooks and chefs. The course covers safe food handling, hygiene, sanitation and work safety. You will learn how to prevent foodborne illness, receive and store food, prepare and serve food safely, and clean and sanitized. For more information or to register for the workshops, please call St. Dunstan’s at 604-856-5393 or email: st.dunstans@telus.net. Space is limited.

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romoting the area we live in is a way of ensuring our continued enjoyment of the area by having growth in population and interest by outside business to buy here or even relocate here. It goes hand in hand with promoting our own businesses and workplaces. What better time exists to promote than at the Cruise-In?

trees, take over wetlands and displace native species, plug drains, overwhelm man-made structures and poison livestock and children. Thankfully, there are many equally lovely and useful native plants in B.C. These provide good habitat value, are often evergreen and can be vigorous ground covers. Many are well-adapted to wet conditions yet thrive in heat, grow well in shade and under trees, protect steep slopes from eroding and tolerate foot traffic. Just a few native plants that have these qualities and provide good habitat for birds, pollinators and native fur-bearing creatures are: coral bells, foamflower, salal, wintergreen, bunchberry, western bleeding heart, sword fern, beach strawberry, lingonberry and kinnickinnick. Your local plant nursery can provide you with the biological names and growing requirements. The good news is they are all indigenous. The Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society is a nonprofit watershed stewardship group operating in Aldergrove. Meetings are held in the Aldergrove Community Secondary School library on the third Wednesday evening (7 p.m.) of each month. Our vision is to restore and revitalize Bertrand Creek as a harmonious corridor that connects wildlife habitat and healthy recreation in our community. For more information, please call Lisa: 604-532-3517 or e-mail www.leps.bc.ca

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control their growth. Here, they adjust quickly to the lusher living in our more temperate zones and multiply rapidly by rootlets or by seed “explosions” carried by birds and nearby waterways. They thrive, quickly becoming invasive pests. Invasives grow and spread so rapidly they shade out native species and strip the soil of mineral nutrients. This causes erosion in the wet seasons and fire hazards when it’s dry. Some contain toxic chemical compounds that threaten people, pets and wildlife. In any case, attempts to control invasives safely become expensive, frustrating and largely ineffective. In November 2012, the Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society sent a letter to the Township of Langley Mayor and Council concerning invasive plants in our watershed – specifically three particular species named tansy ragwort, Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam. Tansy is toxic to farm animals like cows and horses; Himalayan Balsam shades out native fruit-bearing shrubs and leaves stream-banks open to erosion; and the roots of Japanese knotweed crumble expensive infrastructure like sidewalks, bridge supports, building foundations and drainage mains. Other ubiquitous invasives like ivy, purple loosestrife, reed canary grass, morning glory and deadly nightshade cause similar destruction. They can strangulate mature

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Spring has sprung and green thumbs everywhere are itching to find those perfect specimens for their landscapes. But the evolving ‘enviro-conscience’ meter in most gardeners may be signaling a pause for thought. Many of us have come to realize that earth’s resources are finite after all. Conserving those resources for our grandkids and their grandkids is everybody’s job. Sustainable, well-balanced ecosystems that last and evolve begin with choosing well what we grow and cultivate in our gardens and landscapes now. ‘Indigenous’ is the key. By definition this lovely word (which includes the word ‘dig’) describes plants that are “an integral part of an ecosystem, fully adapted to climatic conditions, soil composition….. having symbiotic relationships with other species in the same locales.” That relationship means native plants are vital food and shelter for native wildlife of all kinds, including fish, birds and bees. Do we want to lose that connection and rob those who follow us? To that end, we have to learn more about the most common ‘Invasive Species’ in our local environments and choose some healthier alternatives. Granted, introduced and foreign plants can be very attractive specimens. Often, however, they come from harsher soil and weather conditions that

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June 2013

NEWS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Otter Co-op Breaks Another Sales Record! OVER 5.8 MILLION IN CASH AND EQUITY TO BE ALLOCATED TO MEMBERS OUR NEWLY FORMED BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013/2014 The 91st Annual Meeting of the Otter Farm & Home Co-operative ve was held on Wednesday, May 29 at D.W. Poppy Secondary. There was a great attendance this year with 212 Members and 47 Guests. Some highlights of the meeting included scholarship presentations, election of directors and financial reports for the past fiscal year.

was elected to another three year term and to director John Watt to a one year term. Also, welcome to newly elected directors Angie McDougall and Maria Pucek receiving three year terms. We would like to thank past Director George Peles for the two terms he spent on the Otter Co-op Board. George was a strong leader in the area of Finance and held the position of Chairperson on the Finance Committee. All our best wishes to you George.

Congratulations to current Board President Dorothy Anderson as she

OUR NEWLY ELECTED DIRECTORS

Dorothy Anderson, President 3 Year Term

Angie McDougall Director 3 Year Term

Maria Pucek Director 3 Year Term

scholarships

John Watt Director 1 Year Term

Fair Trade Coffee Day was held in partnership with Federated Co-op in about 65 of its co-op convenience stores and delis that have a Van Houtte Fair Trade coffee program in Alberta and British Columbia. The purpose of the day was to increase awareness of Fair Trade, and to raise extra funds to support a Fair Trade coffee growing co-operative project. For the Fair Trade Coffee Day, the coffee sold in those stores was donated by Van Houtte, and the participating Co-op locations contributed their profits. Pictured here are (l to r) Pam (248th Gas Bar), Colton and Jon (Gas Bar Manager Trainees), Sian (Ross Road), Jason (Glen Mountain Produce), Marilyn (Ladner), Derek (Fraser Heights), Mike (Food Mgr.) and Aliesha (Gloucester).

Congratulations to you all!

MATURE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Pictured here left to right Johanna Walker, Director Frank Hauzer and J. Andrew Alexander.

GRADE 12 $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Pictured here left to right Taryn Koreman, Faith Gole, Tori Nikkel, Director Frank Hauzer, John Vieira, Trevor Gauthier, Ryan Damm (missing from photo Bradley Bourne). We are thrilled to have been able to increase the number of scholarships this year. We have added one mature scholarship and two Grade Twelve Scholarships. Congratulations to all of this years recipients.

Left: Grade 12 scholarship winner Bradley Bourne, missing from group photo.

Congratulations Vafa!

It is with great pleasure that we announce Vafa Alizadeh as the new Otter Co-op Feed Division Manager.

Vafa has approximately twenty years in the agri/ feed industry and five and a half of those have been with Otter Co-op. Vafa brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. His formal education along with his command of purchasing, sales, staffing, quality assurance, HACCP, et al, will be instrumental in addressing the challenges and opportunities of the Feed Division Manager position. Congratulations Vafa! We would also like to wish our previous Feed Division Manager Ian Anderson all the best in his new role as General Manager at Mid Island Co-op.

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Celebrating Over 90 Years in our Communities President’s Message:

Welcome to summer 2013, and the start of a new year for Otter Co-op. As I write this message, the sun is shining and that is something that hasn’t happened much in the past 2 weeks. Entering the main store, one can’t help but see the nice produce and flower display that says “You’re at home here”. It makes all of us proud to belong to such a great thriving community business. At our Annual General Meeting at the end of May, I Dorothy Anderson Board President was happy to announce that we surpassed last year’s total sales by over $12,000,000 with our year-end totaling just over $167,000,000. All it takes to become a member of Otter Co-op is a $10.00 purchase of a life-time membership. Last year we welcomed over 3600 new members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank retiring Director George Peles, for serving us so well on the Board for the last six years. George was our Finance Committee Chair and did a very fine job of keeping all of us up-todate on all financial issues. I would be remiss in not thanking our General Manager, Jack Nicholson; our Controller, Richard Bonneau; and our Board Secretary, Merilee McAuley, who all did such a great job at our Board meetings in keeping us up-to-date on Co-op happenings. At this time I would like to welcome two newly-elected Directors to the Board … Angie McDougall and Maria Pucek … and returning Director, John Watt. We have exciting times ahead. And to the staff, thank you for all that you do … the smiles, the customer service, and the just plain “You’re at home here” welcome, that comes across at each of our Co-op locations, whether it be the gas bar, hardware, feed store, or grocery store. Did you know that of our 273 employees, 83 have worked in the Co-op Retailing System for over 10 years? And to you, our members, (anyone can shop at the Co-op, whether a member or not), a huge thank you for making this past year a successful year. Also, to the Board of Directors who elected me as their President for the past year … a huge Thank You!! It was indeed an enjoyable year for me. To everyone, enjoy a safe and happy summer.

serving our

COMMUNITY KIDS’ CLUB EASTER PARTY Once again Cooper and the Easter Bunny dropped in to entertain the approximately 500 Kids’ club members on Good Friday, March 29. The event also included Mr. Flowers, Madame Butterfly, the Langley Beef & Swine 4-H Club Petting Zoo, lots of games, Bouncey Castle, cupcake decorating, popcorn and

THE

Kiana, Jelly Bean Guess

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Pictured here are seven Otter Co-op customers that collected all the stickers needed in the collect to win portion of the contest. Congratulations to all the instant prize winners and thank you for participating in the Fuel Up to Win Contest. The winner of the grand prize of $50,000 cash was Bridgette from Napinka, Manitoba.

SHARON KILBY

MITCH GUNN

Not even the rain on Saturday put a damper on the 1st Annual Country Car Show held at Otter Co-op April 27 & 28. Otter Co-op was approached by Central Fraser Valley Chapter V.C.C.C. to put on a car show at Otter Co-op. What a great idea it turned out to be. There were approximately 127 collector cars in the Co-op parking lot over the two days. The event went over so well there will definitely be a 2nd Annual Car Show next year.

ANN KLEINGELTINK MARTIN BURWOOD MICHAEL O’GRADY

Pictured here left to right Bev Dornan, General Merchandise Manager; Jen Quiring, Family Fashions Manager and Maureen Minot, Otter Trotters Representative accepting a cheque for $750 from a portion of the ticket sales at the recent Ladies Night. Also receiving a cheque for $500 was the Otter Staff Community Group.

With the recent announcement of the elimination of the penny, Otter Co-op staff member Derek Hammer thought it would be great to start a penny drive and donate all money received to the BC Children’s Hospital. Aproximately 400 pounds of pennies were gathered. The generosity of Otter Co-op customers, members and staff made this penny drive a great success, and Otter Co-op expresses a huge thank you to everyone that participated.

Thank You Otter Co-op!

HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Photo above: Otter Co-op staff with penny drive proceeds and the cheque for BC Children’s Hospital.

TRACEY BERGE Congratulations to Linda McNamara (No photo available) who won a $25 gift card for her on line entry.

LADIES NIGHT DONATION

PENNY DRIVE

BREAKFAST FOR ALL DAY EVERY DAY. BREAKFAST INCLUDES TWO EGGS, BACON, HASHBROWNS AND TOAST!

FUEL UP TO WIN CONTEST WINNERS

Kids’ Club Members remember to drop by the bakery for your free cookie and a treat from the cashiers on each trip to the Co-op. We hope to see you soon!

WINNER

DID YOU KNOW OTTER CO-OP DELI/CAFÉ SERVES

Congratulations

lots, lots more fun and prizes!

1ST ANNUAL COUNTRY CAR SHOW AT OTTER CO-OP

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

lots of fun!

WAY TO GO CHARLIE!

Charlie Macklin recently left Otter Co-op to attend Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and has now completed the Meat Management Course. He has attained a Meat Cutter position at Medicine Hat Co-op. Way to go Charlie!

Left: After the final count we were very pleased to be able to present B.C. Children’s Hospital with a cheque for $1594. Thank you again to everyone that contributed their pennies. Richard (Otter Co-op Controller) Derek (Fraser Heights Gas Bar Manager) and Cherie (representative from B.C. Children’s Hospital) shown with cheque.

Just a quick note to say, “Thank You” for your generous donation of a cake for our Concerto Stars Langley Recital last Friday. The cake was wonderful! So tastefully, and beautifully decorated by some who has knowledge of music, I suspect. And the size! Wow! Thanks. I was wondering if I needed to buy a backup cake, but yours was perfect. We only had a small amount left over. And the cake itself – It was moist and delicious. Everyone commented on it and asked where we got it. I was so happy to tell them it was from Langley’s own Otter Co-op. Thanks again for making our special event even more special. Phyllis Heppner, Past President, South Fraser RMTA

On behalf of our Europe 2014 group, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your willingness to support your community by allowing our school group to use your facilities on Sunday May 19, 2013 as a location to fundraise with car washes and hotdog sales. We’d have to say the event was a huge success which would not have been the case if it were not for the space, equipment and goods supplied by Otter Co-op and its staff. Your contributions resulted in the event running smoothly and effectively. We can’t thank you enough and look forward to additional fundraisers in the future. All our best to you and your staff, Glen Sallenbach, D.W. Poppy Europe 2014 Group Leader

Otter Co-op’s Operations

General Manager’s Message

Another fantastic fiscal year at Otter Co-op has come and gone, and we have also just held our 91st Annual General Meeting. At the meeting, members heard of the financial results achieved for our 2012 year, voted on four board member positions, and heard reports from board and management about the past year, as well as some plans for the future. And it was great to announce that members will share in 5% equity and cash back return on their purchases made at Otter last year! A huge thank you to everyone that was able to make it out to the meeting and show your support of the Co-op. For those Jack Nicholson that were unable to attend, here is a snapshot of my General Manager’s General Manager report: Otter Co-op partnered with dozens of groups, clubs, and most community efforts that were requested of us this past year. Last year Otter donated over $114,000; and that only accounts for the donations which we recorded. We are very proud of the support we are able to provide on behalf of our members back to the communities in which we operate. Today is an opportunity to celebrate a successful record breaking 2012 year end, in both sales and bottom line savings, and to look forward to the continued bright future of our co-operative. I’d like to thank you for your support, commitment and dedication to Otter over the past year. In today’s economic and social turbulence, we remained stable and growing. It is through the cooperation and dedication of our board, employee team, and members that has resulted in another record breaking year for our organization. Strong community support from our members grew Otter Co-op to record sales of $167,114,431; an increase of 7.9% over the previous year. And bottom line savings grew to $8,461,188; or 5.1% of sales. From that bottom line; the directors are recommending that $5.88 million of the savings be allocated back to you, our retail members. That is the value of our co-operation together, and is the result of the strength of Otter Co-op. Some division results include our food sales experiencing a 1.8% decrease from the previous year. Some of this decrease can be attributed to the lowering of our grocery pricing in a continued effort to remain competitive. Other factors include increased local competition with Walmart expanding their food offerings, and continued challenges with cross border shopping. Our pharmacy division experienced a nice increase in sales of 11.2% over the previous year. General merchandise, which includes our hardware and family fashions at the Retail Centre, as well as sales of Hardware at our Pitt Meadows location, realized a slight increase in overall sales of .7%. In feed, we ended the year with an increase in sales of 11.9%, and bulk petroleum sales increased 19.3%. As the price of fuel often drives the sales numbers, it is positive to note that our bulk petroleum division increased litres last year by 21.2%. And our gas bar division which includes our five gas bars located at Ladner, Surrey, 248th, Gloucester, and Ross Road; experienced a sales growth of 5.2% over the previous year, with overall litres increasing just over 3%. Our people worked hard to maximize the market opportunities presented. We made strides to improve efficiencies and processes throughout the organization, and our results were outstanding. A strong commitment to success and growth is evident from our board of directors, management team, and entire staff compliment, as the decisions and direction being planned and executed are not just for today, but to continue to take Otter Co-op well into the future. Being aware of the business challenges mandates us to make sure that our people and processes get BETTER, as the status quo is a sure recipe for falling behind. The marketplace in which we operate continues to change, and our retail needs to continue to adapt and respond accordingly, so we continue to build on our strong past. Otter will continue to move forward to improve our assets, grow sales and services, and return our earnings back to the communities in which we live, work and play. We as a team continue to grow our business, and improve our ability to give our members cash and equity, as well as set aside funds for the upgrading, replacement, and future development of Otter Co-op facilities and rolling stock. The membership continues to directly benefit from these results, as we continue to give back a portion of our earnings to members through equity and cash back, as well as through the more than $114,000 we gave in donations to our communities. In order to effectively compete in today’s rapidly changing marketplace, we must continue to plan for the future. Every year the expectations of our membership increases. We need to determine what is essential, affordable, and providing a return to our over 36,000 active members, and then set priorities for the prosperity of Otter Co-op. The reality is about continuing on a track record of fiscal responsibility balanced with sound marketing objectives, to ensure that we have continuous development and growth of our Co-op. Although we didn’t open any new sites in 2012, we continued with a plan to upgrade our 248th gas bar and cardlock location, continued with plans for a new gas bar and convenience store on Highway 11 between Abbotsford and Mission, and developed and finalized plans for the construction of a gas bar, convenience store, cardlock, bulk plant, oil warehouse and office in Chilliwack that we hope to begin construction of this summer. This project is expected to create additional sales for Otter Co-op in excess of $35 million per year. We also completed the purchase of a feed mill in Armstrong in March of this year, which will increase feed sales by an estimated $10 million per year, which fits in very well with Otter Co-op being a provincial feed supplier and wholesaler. Again, this was a record year for Otter Co-op, and I am extremely proud of the job accomplished by all involved. It is especially rewarding to know that our loyal team including board, management, staff and members remain the key in making Otter Co-op the growing, diverse, viable business it is today. We could not have done it without all of your dedication and loyalty. I sincerely thank you all for making the year such a success, and we continue to look forward to the challenges and opportunities for the future. For the entire report, you can view it online at www.ottercoop.com Thank you, and continue shopping Otter Co-op and reaping the rewards of membership!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

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serving our

THE

Kiana, Jelly Bean Guess

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SHARON KILBY

MITCH GUNN

ANN KLEINGELTINK MARTIN BURWOOD MICHAEL O’GRADY

Thank You Otter Co-op!

HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Photo above: Otter Co-op staff with penny drive proceeds and the cheque for BC Children’s Hospital.

TRACEY BERGE Congratulations to Linda McNamara (No photo available) who won a $25 gift card for her on line entry.

LADIES NIGHT DONATION

PENNY DRIVE

BREAKFAST FOR ALL DAY EVERY DAY. BREAKFAST INCLUDES TWO EGGS, BACON, HASHBROWNS AND TOAST!

FUEL UP TO WIN CONTEST WINNERS

Kids’ Club Members remember to drop by the bakery for your free cookie and a treat from the cashiers on each trip to the Co-op. We hope to see you soon!

WINNER

DID YOU KNOW OTTER CO-OP DELI/CAFÉ SERVES

Congratulations

lots, lots more fun and prizes!

1ST ANNUAL COUNTRY CAR SHOW AT OTTER CO-OP

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

lots of fun!

WAY TO GO CHARLIE!

Otter Co-op’s Operations

General Manager’s Message

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

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Otter Grocery Department Contest! BACK YARD BARBECUE CONTEST

Otter Pharmacy Staff

You will receive one entry for each purchase of Co-op Gold Potato Chips (200gr), Co-op Gold Family Bars (100 gr), Co-op Gold Barbecue Sauce (455 ml), Co-op Gold Croutons (142 gr) or Co-op Gold Salad Dressing (475ml). Enter for a chance to win a $1000 Barbecue and our Management Team will come to your home and barbecue for you and 10 friends or family members. Contest closes June 27, 2013. See Cashier for more details.

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Otter Co-op Pharmacy 604 607 6934

job vacancies

Otter Co-op Board Members: Dorothy Anderson – President Frank Hauzer – 1st Vice President Dick Mayer – 2nd Vice President Susan Dodd – Secretary John Watt Frank Braun Larry Jantzen Angie McDougall Maria Pucek

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WHEN YOU BRING IN YOUR EMPTY VITAMIN BOTTLE Offer expires June 30, 2013

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Did you know you can bypass the switchboard and dial direct to the following departments? Administration 604 856 2517 Petroleum: 604 607 6912 Feed: 604 607 6901 Hardware: 604 607 6909 Bakery: 604 607 6920 Café/Deli: 604 607 6921 Produce: 604 607 6919 Meat: 604 607 6918 Grocery: 604 607 6936 Pharmacy: 604 607 6934

Otter Co-op Retail Centre has a variety of fresh in-store made cakes with our own unique recipes. We have cakes for Birthdays and all your Special Occasions, Come in and check our selection or order one today at 604 607 6920.

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Parking Lot Sale • June 13-14-15 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast • June 15 - 8 am – 11 am Board of Director Barbecue • June 15 - 11:30 – 2:00 pm Glen Mountain Produce/Pharmacy Customer Appreciation BBQ • June 15 – 11:00 – 1:00 Raspberry Social - Entertainment 12-3 Gracie and the Guys • July 1 - 12:00 – 3:00 PM Gloucester Gas Bar Customer Appreciation Barbecue • July 13 11:00 – 1:00 pm Ladner Gas Bar Customer Appreciation BBQ • July 20 11 – 1:00 pm 248th Gas Bar Customer Appreciation BBQ • July 27 11 – 1:00 pm B.C. Day Blueberry Social • August 5 - 12:00 - 3:00 pm Ross Road Gas Bar Customer Appreciation BBQ • August 17 - 11:00 – 1:00 pm Fraser Heights Customer Appreciation BBQ • August 24 - 11:00 – 1:00 pm Equity Days • Sept 19-20-21 Equity Days Chicken BBQ • Friday September 20 - 4:30 – 7:00 pm

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DOES YOUR

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Horse trail extension to Aldergrove Aldergrove Star

Work by volunteers and Township staff is underway to extend the South Langley Regional Trail. The goal is to extend the popular trail from Campbell Valley Park to Aldergrove Regional Park. The Back Country Horsemen of BC, Aldergrove chapter, has been busy laying gravel on the first portion of the trail during the past month. Langley resident Peter Thiessen, vice-chair of the Aldergrove chapter of the Back Country Horsemen and an RCMP sergeant, said volunteers in large numbers have spent hours working on the

trail already. It’s an enthusiastic bunch, he said. Thiessen is part of the province-wide Back Country Horsemen, a non-profit organization with more than 750 members. In a delegation to Township council last year, he said horse riders aren’t the only ones enjoying the South Langley Regional Trail. Hikers, cyclists, dog walkers, joggers and others share the route with trail riders and many are interested in the stewardship of the area and in preserving and enhancing the use of public lands for everyone, Thiessen said. At the time, Thiessen requested funds be made available in 2012 to complete the unfinished

trail, which currently ends at 256 Street and 8 Avenue. The project was approved by a previous council and has been on the Township of Langley’s ‘todo’ list for many years. Built in 1995, the improvements to the trail — meant to follow off-road sections of land that use right-of-ways and easements — will cost around $500,000. Council approved $225,000 towards work on the trail this year, confirmed Township parks manager Al Neufeld. Staff will request further funding next year to deal with installing a user-activated light at 264 Street, he said. “We also have some creek

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crossings we have to deal with and this year we have some work on off-road sections and challenges with topography,” said Neufeld. But if all goes well, the trail should be complete in a couple yof ears. “We are really pleased to be working with the Back Country Horsemen and that they are willing to volunteer all this work.” The Horsemen applied for a grant and received it to purchase some of the gravel. The Township is providing the rest. The trail runs from 4 Avenue at 216 Street to 0 Avenue at 256 Street. Many riders park their trailers at Campbell Valley Park.

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Langley horse enthusiasts will one day be able to ride all the way from Campbell Valley Park to Aldergrove Regional Park along the South Langey Regional Trail.

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Aldergrove Skating Club has had another successful spring session at Centre Ice in Abbotsford. The club shares their spring ice with the Mission Skating Club, skating five days a week, with over 65 skaters attending this year. Several of the skaters attended test days at Fleetwood Arena and Arbutus Winter Club as well as a local test day at Centre Ice. The club also had many skaters attend the Victoria Day Invitational Competition in Fleetwood. There were excellent results from all of the skaters. Aldergrove Skating Club members who

passed their tests are: Canasta – Courtney Watson. Baby Blues – Lexus Lomas, Ashley Borglund. Swing Dance – Diane Zinn, Tarra Lomas, Katie deGroot, Taylor Hughes. Fiesta Tango – Diane Zinn. TenFox – Tia Flello, Allison Campbell, Madeleine Wasmuth. Keats Foxtrot – Theresa Mackay. American – Stephanie Fournier. Rocker Foxtrot – Stephanie Fournier. Westminster – Rebecca Sawatzky. Introductory Interpretive – Susan Edwards. Preliminary Skills – Taylor Hughes, Madeleine Wasmuth, Tarra Lomas. Junior Bronze Skills – Tia Flello. Junior Silver Skilss –

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Sharon Phillips. Junior Silver Free Skate Part 2 – Rebecca Sawatzky. Senior Silver Free Skate Part 1 – Natasha Woods. The club has also been having some very successful fundraisers, with two car washes and a hot dog sale with great support from the community. The next event for the club is a garage sale and kids’ stuff swap on July 20. You can reserve a table for $20, booked before July 6 (or $25 after deadline) and sell your own stuff or donate your items to the club for them to sell. This will be happening in the Aldergrove Arena parking lot at 2882 - 272 Street. For further information or to book your table or donate your goodies please contact Kim at 604-857-1448 or afscfundraising@gmail. com Also coming up is the Club’s summer session which will be starting on July 8 for six weeks. For further information please visit our website at www.aldergroveskatingclub.com

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BC Aquasonics from the Fraser Valley placed ninth in Canada at the Canadian Espoir Synchronized Swimming Championships in Ottawa last weekend at the Nepean Sports Complex with their routine “Jungle,” choreographed by Aquasonics coach Tanya Magee. After placing 13th of 23 teams in the figures event, the 13 to 15 year old team vaulted into eighth place in the preliminary round with a stellar performance, ensuring them a spot in the finals which included the Top 10 teams at the meet. In the finals, their routine finished in eighth place and their combined championship score placed them in ninth overall in the competition. The 13-15 Aquasonics Team includes Courtney Armstrong (Surrey), Lani-Marie

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Art Club - Do you paint or sketch? Join this friendly group of artists who work in oils, acrylic, watercolour and graphite. Bring your work in progress. First and third Saturday of the month, 2-4 p.m. at Murrayville Library; 604533-0339. Langley Elks 13th Annual Hawaiian Pig Roast - Saturday, June 15. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. at George Preston Arena, 20699 - 42 Ave., Langley. Tickets $25 each. Info: Steve Clark 604-5104742 or Barb Gee 604-8891160. All proceeds support Elks Childrens Charities. Mount Lehman Garden Club - meeting on Thursday June 20 at 7 p.m. in the Mount Lehman Community Hall, 6418 Mount Lehman Road. Bryn Jones will be taking about bees, a timely topic in view of the world wide collapse of bee colonies. All are welcome. Info: Yvonne at 604-856-0313. Langley Seniors Community Action Table - meets Wednesday, June 19. Guest speaker is Ellen Peterson of the Langley Division of Family Practice about the shortage of family doctors and a new project that will help seniors to connect with primary health care providers. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at Langley Seniors Resource Centre, 20605 – 51 B Avenue, Langley City. Info: call 604-818-3290 or email llyscat@ gmail.com Abbotsford Genealogy Society meeting Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Sharon Syrette will be giving a talk on the Stories of Two Prairie Women. Everyone is welcome. Info at website: www.abbygs.ca Aboriginal Day - June 22, 10

a.m. - 5 p.m. at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Taste Fraser River salmon, enjoy Aboriginal dancing and music, and discover the traditions of our land. Visit Šxwimel Gifts, managed by the Kwantlen First Nation. Regular admission fees apply, free for annual pass members. Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley The Foreigner - at Gallery 7 Theatre, June 7-8, 13-15, 2223, at 7:30 p.m. with additional discount matinees on June 8, 15, 23 at 2 p.m., at MEI Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Tickets for evening performances are $20 adults, $18 seniors and students, $17 groups (8+) and $12 children 12 & under. Matinees are $15 general and $12 children. Info: 604852-3701 or 1-800-665-8828. To order tickets online, visit www. gallery7theatre.com Pow Wow Dancing - with Leslee Picton at upper hall of the historic Fort Langley Community Hall, Thursday, Jun 20, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Registration appreciated at Fort Langley Library. Celebrate National Aborginal Day with Fancy Shawl and Jingle Dress Pow Wow Dancer Leslee Picton and guests. Learn about the origins of traditional dance styles. Garden Club - Fort Langley Library is looking for volunteers to help with their community garden plot. If you enjoy the outdoors, planting seeds, and helping plants grow sign up. As a part of the Fort Langley Community gardens, the library will participate this year in creating a garden oasis of veggies, flowers, and much more, Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Registration appreciated. Pow Wow Dance - Saturday, June

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15, 1-2 p.m. at City of Langley Library .Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with Fancy Shawl and Jingle Dress Pow Wow Dancer Leslee Picton and guests. Info: 604-514-2855. Creating Drought Resistant Planters - Saturday, June 15, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Learn from a gardening expert from Cedar Rim Nursery how to create gorgeous planters that require very little watering all summer long. Please call 604-5142855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Cres. to let library know you are coming to this free program. Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS - Join thousands of Canadians in the fight against ALS in Abbotsford on Saturday June 15 with a 10 a.m. start at Mill Lake Park, off Bevan Ave. Help raise funds to support people living with ALS and research to find the cure. Register today at: www. walkforals.ca Volunteers Needed! - Langley Senior Resources Society seeks volunteer drivers, shoppers and visitors to help seniors maintain their independence. Volunteer training begins June 10, 9 a.m. Info: Janice at 604-530-3020 Ext. 302. Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome. Nazareth - Monday, July 8 at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $54.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone 604-391-SHOW (7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Canada Day - July 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Kick the day off with the Fort Langley Lions’ Club pancake breakfast, then watch the Citizenship ceremony and wish Canada a Happy 146th Birthday with multicultural music, cake at noon, and family activities. Free admission. Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley Parks Day - July 20, 1 – 4 p.m. at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Walk or bike the Fort-to-Fort trail, which connects Fort Langley National Historic Site to where the first Fort Langley stood from 1827-1839. Enjoy free entertainment and activities along the route, brought to you by Metro Vancouver Parks and Parks Canada. Receive 50% off admission to Fort Langley National Historic Site for attending the event. Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ fortlangley Mission Folk Music Festival July 25 to 28 at Heritage Park. Tickets on sale now, online special until May 31. Info: 604-8265937. Abbotsford After 5 - meet Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. An Evening In The Garden with Wally Buono at Tanglebank Gardens, 29985 Downes Rd., west Abbotsford. Wally Buono is the general manager of the BC Lions, he will be sharing his life experiences that have made him one of the most successful head coaches in CFL history. Please bring your own lawn chair and a sweater. Music provided by Brent Ellis. Cost: $15. Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Second-

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ary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Murray Burgum at 604856-5483 or email mgbergum@ gmail.com Mom’s Morning Out - at Aldergrove Alliance Church on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. We will be discussing your concerns and challenges, making crafts, and learning new do-it-yourself skills. Coffee, refreshments, and free childcare for your nurseryand preschool-aged children. Info: aldergrovealliance.org or call 604-856-3447. Knitting Circle - at Aldergrove Library. Feeling at loose ends? Why not gather up your materials and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. Bring your current needlecraft project with you. Aldergrove Library is located at 26770 - 29 Ave., Aldergrove, call for info: 604-856-6415. Classics Book Club - Join the lively discussion at this new book club and get acquainted with the great books of world literature. Meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Coffee provided. Fort Langley Library Knitting Circle - Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companionship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca Fraser Health Crisis Line - recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Visit website www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line.

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IN MEMORIAM

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators,Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051Edson,Alta

CA$H DAILY FOR OUTDOOR WORK! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years & up! No experience necessary. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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OBITUARIES

130

HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.95/hr. with an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1).

6 years have come and gone without you. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. I love you and will miss you always. Madeline

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

SPIRITUAL

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

Drop resume of at:

Wingenback Inc. #204 - 9710 187 St., Surrey or Fax 604-513-1446

TIMESHARE

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

• Annual Starting Revenue of $12,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com All Cash Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1888-979-VEND (8363). wwwhealthydrinkvending.co **ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS!** MAKE MONEY! Mailing Postcards! www.PostcardsToWealth.com NOW ACCEPTING! ZNZ Referral Agents! $20-$60/Hour! www.FreeJobPosition.com HOME WORKERS! Make Money Using Your PC! www.SuperCashDaily.com Earn Big Paychecks Paid Every Friday! www.LegitCashJobs.com

LOOKING for a person who takes pride in what they do, I need parttime help to keep our property well maintained and looking good. No weekends, days and hours flexible, starting at $13.00 p hour. This is a great position for a retired person looking for a rewarding part-time job. Please call: 604.889.5007 NOW HIRING! EARN EXTRA CASH - Men & Women In Demand for Simple Work. P/T-F/T. Can Be Done From Home. Acceptance Guaranteed No Experience Required, All Welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

Summer Soccer Camp Positions Royal Soccer Club FT Position BC. jobs@royalsoccer.com www.royalsoccer.com

Wild and Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy! $400-$790 weekly!!

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an innovative and growing company where initiative, attention to detail and quality work are recognized and rewarded? Our vinyl window & door plant, based in Abbotsford, is seeking a competent team player with a good attitude, strong work ethics, attention to detail and high company quality standards. Candidate must possess a valid forklift certificate, have experience operating a forklift, the ability to load and unload trucks, and to multitask. Hourly wage + benefit, 8hr dayshift Monday - Friday. Apply by fax 604-854-1718 or email: careers@innotech-windows.com No phone calls please!

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Company recruiting in Aldergrove and surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd. careers@watermarkinsurance.com

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

WONDERFUL Massage New GIRLS, New LOOK, New Management!

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180

Required F/T for an established construction company for a concrete forming project in Surrey/Richmond.

Must have experience & own transportation. Call Andrew 604-302-4767 or abn_builders@shaw.ca

We are an exciting national promotions company that is looking for energetic outgoing individuals for FT work. We offer paid training, travel, competitive hourly wages, benefits, and rapid growth.

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS req’d, prefer with exp. in Residential Excavation. Good wages & benefits. Fax 604-460-7853 or e-mail wmader@telus.net

Call Cindy 604 777-2195

Journeyman Carpenters

LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC CANDIDATE FOR AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITHIN YOUR COMPANY?

Dorosh Construction Ltd. is currently looking for experienced Journeyman Carpenters with concrete forming experience. F/T employment and competitive wages offered. Please send your resumes and references to:

Increase your chances in getting the right candidate. Our friendly Classified Sales Representatives will assist you. 3 STEPS: 1) Call us. 2) Discuss what you’re looking for - we’re here to listen. 3) Start hiring. Yes, it’s that easy. Phone: 604-575-5555 bcclassified.com

adamdorosh@yahoo.com or contact Adam at 604-897-5695

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

338

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

281

Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710

320

MOVING & STORAGE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com

$45/Hr

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www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

188

LEGAL SERVICES

Are you applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540 OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

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

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FULL-TIME

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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604-475-7077 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

GARDENING

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

YARD WORK HAULING TRASH Call Howard 778-823-3736

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FULL PLUMBING SERVICES MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

EDUCATION/TUTORING

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline June 15, 2013. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ourprograms/scholarship.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Carpenter & Carpenter’s Helper

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

604-653-5928

182

Warehouse Position

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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INDUSTRIAL MOVERS Commercial Moving Company requires Industrial Movers for their Surrey location. Clean driver’s abstract, excellent work ethic, flexibility with work schedules and some out of town work are required. Experience considered an asset but willing to train the right candidate. Excellent Beneﬁt Package.

www.paintspecial.com

CRIMINAL RECORD?

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

778-997-9582 EXTERIOR PAINTING 35 years experience. Call Howard 778-823-3736

c i h p a Gr r e n g i s De

The Surrey-North Delta Leader is looking for a FULL TIME graphic designer with a minimum of 5 to 10 years proven experience in design and production knowledge, armed with problem solving and critical thinking. Compliance of creative service to the sales department is a must, along with a full working knowledge of production requirements and disciplines to ensure The Leader is produced within set deadlines. Duties will include: production flow, ad design, web ads, campaigns and features, online material, classified ads, file management, tech support and team dynamics to suit our fast paced industry. Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written are imperative. Please email your resume to: Glory Wilkinson Creative Services Manager glory@surreyleader.com Send your resume by June 28th, 2013. www.blackpress.ca

A30 Thursday, June 13, 2013

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

aldergrovestar.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

All In One PRESSURE WASHING GUTTERS & WINDOWS Douglas 778-255-2597

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

Call 604-856-6500

477

PETS

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

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

551

GARAGE SALES

ALDERGROVE

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

GARAGE SALE Sat, June 15th @ 9am

Furniture, Clothing, Eskimo Soap Stone Collection, BBQ, Plants, Golf Clubs and More!!

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINS 00 Starting from $199.

Incls. Delivery & Pick-Up. Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca SHRUB / JUNK REMOVAL Odd jobs, inside / outside house. Construction, yard waste, appl. etc. Great prices! Dave 604-825-0066

PUG STUD (rare silver) and Golden Retriever Stud (OFA and eye Cert.) available for service. May consider puppy back or cash, depending. 604-820-4827 Mission

MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - DIY SUMMER SALE! - BONUS DAYS EXTRA 5% OFF. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE ESTABLISHED LOCKSMITH Business on Vancouver Island since 1997. Tools, equipment, stock & extension customer base. Mobile sprinter available also. Call for details 250-949-7708 or 250-9029156.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks M&F Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction Burnaby - Saturday June 15th @ 11am - Used Equipment and Refrigeration from closures, buyouts & bailiff seizures. New Equipment Liquidation - direct from manufacturer, & dealer showrooms! Got to www.KwikAuctions.com - or call 1-800-556-5945

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

STRAWBERRIES FOR SALE 15lbs for $20. 1387 264th St. 604-618-7320 / 778-889-6970 ***PICKERS NEEDED***

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs

(6030 248 Street) OPEN Mon - Sat. 8am-7pm Sun & Holidays 8am-6pm

604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351 www.greenvalefarms.ca

551

706

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

APARTMENT/CONDO

ALDERGROVE: 3215- 266A St. 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $398,500: 778-878-1586

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

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 Bdrm apts available now. Central location. Ph: 604-317-1926 S.Surrey NEW 2 BR/2 BTH “Edgewater” Condo. Large deck, walk-in closet, pool, hot-tub, yoga $1,700. Call Doug: 604-999-7050

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE small 2 bdrm in quiet country setting. Very private. W/D, D/W. N/S, N/P. Avail July 1st. $1000/mo. Call 604-220-6340. UPPER floor house for rent 3 bdrm & 1 1/2 bths. Very large covered deck & fenced Backyard. Lots of parking, shared laundry with owner Avail now Damage dep. $1350 req. Pets neg. 1 year lease. Call Paul for appt 604-202-9110 or 604-5890488 or Gerry for appt. 604-4762536 or 604-644-2619

604 575 5555

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD near Aldergrove. Newer 2 bdrm. N/S, N/P. Available now. Call 604-855-1331 or 604832-3532 ALDERGROVE - 2 BDRM SUITE. Avail now. N/S, N/P. Incl utils. 778-246-0915 or 604-857-0230 Aldergrove, 3 bdrm remodelled own ldry, clse to shops/schls. Aug 1. $1000 + Utils%. N/P. 604-856-5402 ALDERGROVE: Newer 2 bdrm bsmt legal suite, clean. Full main bathroom. Sep. lndry. Lrg kitch & living area. July 1st. Nr park & hwy. Call (604)857-9880 or 778551-1305

SUITES, UPPER

1 BEDROOM Coach House Surrey/Langley border. $750. month. Available 1 August Included: in suite washer, dryer, fridge, stove. Wireless internet, Basic Cable, Utilities, Parking where available on surrounding streets. No Pets, No smoking in suite. Damage deposit and references required. Reply by email or call/text Mike after 5:00 pm. 778-928-1380

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHINES THROUGH IN LANGLEY

SOLD!

This gorgeous, Custom Heritage Style home in the Hart of Murrayville is sure to impress and shows like a 10. Covering all your needs this 5 bedroom home has it all. From beautiful hardwood floors, in ground sprinklers, air conditioning, maple cabinetry, granite breakfast bar and island plus tons of parking also for that RV on over a quarter acres. Close to Montessori school and parks. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100.

4870 214A Street, Langley $

779,000

HOME AND SHOP ON ACREAGE IN A CLASS ALL ITS OWN Yes indeed this home and shop are in a class by themselves. This 5000 plus square foot home plus 33x50 shop on over an acre are sure to wow. From 7 bedrooms and 3 baths, to a gourmet kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors this one is sure to impress. Plus all the room you need for parking. Thinking of a home based business this is the spot. Too much to list, Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100.

NEW PRICE!

23017 72nd Avenue, Langley

1,049,000

CUSTOM RENOVATED RANCHER BACKING ONTO A GOLF COURSE This is the home you have been waiting for. From its location to the extensive renovations from top to bottom you will want this one. All is done for you from the engineered hardwood, crown moldings, fresh paint, led energy efficient lighting, heat pump, accent lighting, on demand hotwater, cambria quartz counter tops, and high end stainless steel appliances throughout, gas bbq hookup and extensive landscaping. This one will knock your socks off. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing.

NEW LISTING!

4880 209A Street, Langley $

649,900

SALMON RIVER PRIVACY ON ALMOST AN ACRE WITH A SHOP

627

HOMES WANTED

Have you been looking for a private setting close to all amenities with more NEW than enough room for your toys and extended family? You will find it all PRICE! here. With easy freeway access on almost a full acre with a suite. Run a home based business, store all your toys, and enjoy this 3800 sq. ft. home and all it has to offer, with its extensive renovations and attention to detail. Within walking distance to Trinity Western University this home can’t be 22941 72nd Avenue, Langley missed. Call Verne Stel today and book a showing, 604-857-1100. $

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

849,000

OKANAGAN

PERFECT TOWNHOUSE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING IN THE HEART OF CLOVERDALE

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

Looking for a bright and airy place to call home? You have found it here. This rancher style upper unit will certainly appeal. With its large windows and south facing kitchen and family room, as well as the vaulted ceilings you will love the spaciousness of this home. Nearly 1400 square feet in a well cared for complex. Walking distance to a beautiful new shopping center that includes Starbucks, all the amenities are sure to please. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

GREAT NEW PRICE!

#7 5760 174th Street, Surrey

245,000

“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”

ALDERGROVE

GARAGE SALE

5235 264th St

AUTO FINANCING

ALDERGROVE, 272/Fraser Hwy. 1 bdrm apt. Bright, clean. N/P. $575 + hydro. Avail July1st. 778-240-2956

GARAGE SALES

Friday, Sat. & Sunday June 14, 15, & 16th 7 AM Start

810

RENTALS

751

TOY POODLE PUP 5 weeks old. Male, blond/white. $700. Avail June 15. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

509

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

560

English Bulldog Pups, Ch. Bred, shots. Gorgeous show quality $2800. 604-513-0092

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

810

TRANSPORTATION

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FREE MATURE CATS 1 Male & 1 Fem, neutered, spayed, & vaccinated. Must go together. Call Jessica @ 604-798-7435.

TRANSPORTATION

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

27194 & 27198 26th Ave.

PIANO; Mason Ridge, Cabrio style, good condition, $800. (604)936-7874

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

www.mainlandroof.com

•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

REAL ESTATE

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.

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

Verne Stel

604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca

REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE

www.aldergrovestar.com

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

danflokstra.com Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100! #20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

$214,000

$439,900

2722 - 273 STREET

TWIN FIRS

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

Call

Dan Flokstra

Call

604-857-1100

Dan Flokstra $779,900

2861 BERGMAN STREET

1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER Room for all the toys and then some check out this 4 bedroom custom built home on 1 acre in west abby on no thru street with huge parking area for R.V. or work vehicles this rancher has a very friendly floor plan and is perfect for family living or retirement living, if you like entertaining in the summertime or not this is a must see.

Call

22153 OLD YALE ROAD

Dan Flokstra $569,900

1700 SQ. FT IN MURRAYVILLE

This immaculate rancher on a 5ft crawl space has a family room and eating area/kitchen combo with a fabulous sun room also 3 bedrooms and a 3 piece ensuite In a great location in Murrayville. Neat clean and ready to move into.

Call

Dan Flokstra

1/4 ACRE WITH SHOP

WELCOME FAMILY & FRIENDS OVER The great location (backs onto school yard) great view of mountains, all from you oak country kitchen with large eating area, 3 bedrooms up plus ensuite and fully finished bsmt. The enclosed garage could be a 1 bedroom suite you gotta see this one. p.s. has a large back yard and is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

604-857-1100

23150 FRASER HIGHWAY

$550,000

3/4 ACRE LOT OUT OF ALR

Possibilities here to look at on this busy Fraser Hwy location sewer available home needs work or rezone or home based business anyone. Check this one out.

Call

Dan Flokstra

LISTINGS

604-857-1100

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

$200,000

CEDAR PARK TOWNHOME

WANTED

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Call

604-857-1100

Have a look here 3 bedroom rancher with ensuite, hot water heat and is wheelchair friendly very clean and neat on a large lot with a separate 22 X 24 shop. Lots of paved yard and covered patio on a no through street close to schools with a very private back yard. Call to view this great place.

Call

604-857-1100

$465,000

2979 - 270B STREET

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

3175-268 STREET $ 410,000 1/4 ACRE LOT

Close to everything large lot, room for a shop, mortgage helper already in 4 bedrooms for main floor and two more downstairs. Lots of parking and room to move around both in the yard and house so have look here. New furnace and hot water tank newer roof.

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Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.

604-857-1100

#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE

$217,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT

Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.

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26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

Dan Flokstra

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Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net

ALDERCENTER REALTY

32 | THE ALDERGROVE STAR | THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013

www.aldergrovestar.com

#1 FORD STORE

62 ANNIVERSARY SALE

62 YEARS

THIS SALE ONLY HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR!

2S 6 YEAR

SINCE 1951

6 2S YEAR

THE VALLEY’S 1951 - 2013

UPTO

NEWS

4 DAYS ONLY! JUNE 12-15 WED-THU 8:30AM-8PM FRI-SAT 8:30AM-6PM

FOR

BREAKING

ALL VEHICLES WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH OUR BEST PRICES & PAYMENTS.

9,250 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES

ICBC ON SITE USED VEHICLE TRADE APPRAISERS ON DUTY

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

$3 MILLION OF INSTANT CREDIT AND APPROVAL ABBOTSFORD’S FAVOURITE FORD STORE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS

ON SELECT NEW 2013 MODELS

N LEASE 0 DOW

2013 Ford F-150

SUPER CAB STX

339

24 MONTHS

MURRAY GM 10 DAYS ONLY. JUNE 12

Air,alloy wheels, 6 speed auto, 5.0L V8, anti-theft. #FID53695

SALE PRICE MSA DISCOUNT TRUCK LOYALTY

Sale Price

$35,049 -$11,249 -$1,000

$22,800

ZERO DOWN

$171

BIWEEKLY

2013 Ford F-150

INCLUDES TAXES

N LEASE 0 DOW

SUPER CAB 4X4 XLT

Air,alloy wheels, keyless entry, SYNC hands free, 6 speed auto, power group, 5.0L V8, 40/20/40 seat, anti-theft, Sirius Satellite Radio. #FID71216

329

24 MONTHS

Sale Price

$40,799 -$13,308 -$1,000

$26,491

- 22

GET 0% FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS ON ALL 2013 GMC, CHEVROLET & BUICK MODELS.

FINAL CHANCE! These vehicles are going to auction soon. All have been safety checked and ready to roll. Don't miss out! 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

2002 Lincoln Continental

Was $8,900

Was $7,900

D0454A

SALE PRICE MSA DISCOUNT TRUCK LOYALTY

Now $

ZERO DOWN

$198

BIWEEKLY

INCLUDES TAXES

Now $

5,292

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

1997 Buick Riviera

Was $10,900

Was $7,900

P7412A

Now $

8,290

D0336A

Now $

4,791

ALL PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES, LICENSE OR ADMIN FEE OF $499.

Our Reputation is your Guarantee

2S 6 YEAR

SINCE 1951

6 2S YEAR

msaford.com

604.856-9000

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604.857.5200

DL #30735

DL #795

All prices plus taxes / fees. Loyalty / conquest available to buyers who own qualifying vehicles, see us for details. Lease offers based on 24 months, .99%. Total paid $8,376 plus taxes. Residual is 19,583.52 plus taxes+$21,933 @18,000kms per year, walk away lease. Offers end June 8th, 2013. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.

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