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Summer starts early for students By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Summer vacation came abruptly for elementary and middle school students in Langley on Thursday. Teachers in Langley were on strike Friday, participated in the B.C.-wide BCTF scheduled study session on Monday and with hopes of a settlement now dashed from a weekend of negotiating, the B.C. Teachers Federation planned to be on a full-scale strike for the remainder of the school year, starting Tuesday ( June 17). The board of education’s last meeting of the year, also on Tuesday, has been changed to Langley City Hall, to respect the striking teachers. Langley School District said students at the elementary and middle school levels aren’t likely going to receive a report card and if they do, a condensed version may be mailed to them. The Labour Relations Board ruled and an Essential Service Order was sent to school districts Monday, indicating that final grades for Grade 12 students will be provided to administration. A subsequent plan for this information to be provided to students and parents is now underway. The plans, once created, will be communicated to parents. The LRB is still addressing the remaining issue concerning the submission of marks for Grades 10 and 11 students. The Essential Services Order indicates that provincial examinations for Grades 10-12 will proceed as scheduled. District staff will be making arrangements to supervise provincial exams. The order indicates that students will be able to enter and exit the school property, as specific entrances will not be picketed. The school district is awaiting another Essential Services Order specific to support staff (including transportation). This information will be forwarded to families as it becomes available. Teachers were rallying outside Langley MLA Mary Polak’s office on Monday afternoon, following their earlier study session. Picketing is expected outside all school district facilities on Tuesday. Support staff, who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and recently agreed to a new contract, will be out of work while picketing takes place.
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Three year old Ella McGuire celebrated Father’s Day picking strawberries with her dad Brad at Krause Berry Farms in Aldergrove.
School zones don’t apply on strike days By JESSICA PETERS Aldergrove Star
School zones do not apply during strike days, the RCMP have confirmed. The question popped up on social media on Friday, a strike day in the school district. UFVRD’s media liaison Cst. Tracy
Wolbeck confirmed that public school zones that normally require drivers to slow down to 30 km/hr or less on school days only apply on regular school days. Strike days do not fall under that category. “It’s a really good question,” she said, and she had confirmed her answer with
the Fraser Valley traffic services department. But she warned that drivers be aware of whether they’re driving in a public school zone or a private school zone. Private schools that are still in session are not in the midst of a strike, so those areas would still be considered school zones, she warned.
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More than 60 teachers and supporters rallied outside the office of Langley MLA Mary Polak on Monday afternoon to protest the ongoing dispute between teachers and the provincial government.
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At left, Havoc pro rider Easton Ganger expertly flips his bike into the air at the fourth annual Aldergrove Bike Jam, Saturday, June 14 at the skate bowl at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Despite a downpour of rain 50 youths joined in the day’s activities on their scooters and BMX bikes. In centre photo, Jadyn Thorley demonstrates his scooter skills and at right, Brynn Zuidhof, age 3, and Nathan Esau joined in the fun and competition.
Transit benefits seen here By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star
Langley would benefit from proposed transit improvements outlined by the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation on Thursday. The biggest improvement would be a B-Line express bus between Langley City and the SkyTrain line in Surrey on the route of the current 502 bus. It would offer frequent service and have a smaller number of stops. Within 12 years, an LRT line is proposed to run on the same route, from Surrey City Centre to Langley City. A B-Line bus is also proposed to run between Langley City and the new Evergreen Line at Coquitlam Centre, across the Golden Ears Bridge. It would also connect to West
Coast Express. It now operates Monday through Friday, with five trains into Vancouver in the morning and out to Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Mission in the evenings. The mayors’ plan calls for an expansion of that service as well. The plan also calls for a new tolled four-lane Pattullo Bridge, meaning the three river crossings closest to Langley will all be tolled. There would be improvements to the Langley City and Willowbrook transit exchanges and new bus service in both Willoughby and Brookswood. The plan calls for 11 new B-Line express bus routes, covering 200 kilometres; a 25 per cent increase in bus service, with many more routes getting frequent service of every 15 minutes and a 30 per cent boost in HandyDart service.
Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese said, “This will be a huge step towards easing congestion, protecting the environment, and providing better transportation options for our growing region. “Eleven mayors worked on this, and after 12 weeks of collaboration, we believe we have set out a vision that works for the entire region,” Froese said. “Our roads are already congested and we expect to see rapid growth in this area over the next few decades. This is an investment in transportation that will be great for the Township and all the communities on this side of the river. We need a transportation system that will create shorter commute times, get people out of their cars, and encourage them to make use of transit.”
Abbotsford Police track down pilfered pit bull puppies Aldergrove Star
Five pit bull puppies were returned to their West Abbotsford owners early Saturday morning after they had been stolen from their property. Abbotsford Police were called just after 1 a.m. from the occupants of a residence on a rural property in the Bradner Road area. Const. Ian MacDonald said the occupants, who raise pit bull puppies, noticed that their secure barn had been broken into and five of their seven puppies had been taken. They told an investigator that there were several people who had contacted them through online ads and expressed interest in purchasing the dogs. MacDonald said police chased down one of those leads and came upon four suspects and the puppies in
a vehicle about an hour later in central Abbotsford. The unharmed puppies were returned to the owners. “It’s a happy-ending story,” MacDonald said. The four suspects – all boys ages 14, 16 and two 18-year-olds – were arrested and now face potential break-and-enter charges, MacDonald said.
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A Langley family with three special needs children in the school system say they can speak first hand about the cuts to funding for special needs students. Lisa Moore-Penner claims speech therapy has been cut to one session every two weeks and special education assistants no longer can do one-onone work, but are forced to share their time among several students in one class, no matter how high the needs of the students. The Moore-Penners are a blended family with five kids, three of them with higher levels of special needs. Their twin girls do not speak, have mobility issues and have low cognitive ability. They were born with Rubenstein Taybi Syndrome and have recently been diagnosed with autism. They also have birth defects. The third child has Fetal Narcotic Syndrome and mild intellectual disability with a delay in fine motor skills and speech.
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Her biological mother was using drugs during pregnancy. “This year, they cut the twins’ funding and put them in the same class with one Special Education Assistant (SEA) shared between three students. The twins need one SEA each due to their high needs,” said Moore-Penner. “Their speech therapy has been cut. Because they do not speak, and there is no funding for more speech therapy in the district, we have received funding from the Variety Club, CKNW and Presidents Choice Financial.” Collaboratively, they provide speech therapy five days a week, at an annual cost of $45,000. “We were told that for our third child that she wasn’t “bad” enough to warrant any extra help such as an education assistant, and that the resource teacher would try and get her a 30-minute session for extra help next year, but that her case load was so high that she wasn’t sure if this
would happen.” Langley School District spokesperson Ken Hoff said the district has been in ongoing conversations with this family for sometime now. “She is a great champion for her children, which is great and how it should be. But we feel there are a lot of resources and supports allocated to her children and to all our students with special needs.” Moore-Penner would disagree. “There are so many special needs children in the system and they are not being adequately funded for their needs. My story is just an example how we are fighting every day to get the proper resources and funding.” She had a meeting with the assistant superintendent of schools in Langley recently to go over the needs of her children. While there has been a slight increase in funding each year to fund SEAs and resources, it pales in comparison to the increased number of special needs students
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Man’s body found in ditch Aldergrove Star
Canadian border authorities at the Aldergrove crossing notified their American counterparts, after spotting a body in a muddy ditch on the U.S. side of the border on Thursday, June 5. Whatcom County has identified the man as Suleman Jivani, 44, who had ties to both Atlanta and Vancouver. It is unknown what the man, who is not a citizen of either country, was doing in the corn field or in the ditch, but a coroner said his body had been there for around three weeks. The death is considered an accident. The ditches in that area are very wide and can be deep.
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Some dragon boat racers are up for a Township of Langley commendation for saving a man from drowning in Bedford Channel in Fort Langley on April 14. According to a written description of the incident, distributed to Township council, the man was rowing without a life jacket around 10 a.m. when he suffered a cramp and fell into the water. Jan Choquete, a member of the Fast and Furious dragon boat team, alerted other boaters, directing them to help. A man on the Fort Langley Canoe Club dock, who wishes to remain anonymous, jumped in the water and swam to the floundering man and kept his head above the water until members of The Abreast with FORTitude dragon boat racers arrived. “The fellow in the water, he was not staying afloat,” said team coach Juanita Peglar. “He wasn’t able to swim, his head was going under the water, I think had it been many more moments he wouldn’t have made it.” The dragon boat racers put lifejackets on both men and towed them to shore. The account of the incident suggested several people should be considered for commendation by the Township, including Choquette, the unnamed man who swam to the drowning man, and
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Editor: The Royal Westminster Regiment would like to extend its extreme gratitude to Pedre Contractors out of Aldergrove and to its employees for the donation of time, experience and materials towards the installation of a World War 2 relic at the Queens Armory in New Westminster. Foreman Robert Bertolini, together with Ian Lalley, Jordan Noble and Mitch Bartel, stepped up on their own accord during a work week in mid-May to offer thousands of dollars of expertise, equipment and materials so that the Royal Westminster Regiment could install a World War 2 troop carrier in time for the Melfa anniversary; an anniversary in which the regiment hosts and celebrates the accomplishments and veterans of the Regiment in World War 2. Without their generous aid there is no doubt the project would not have been completed in time. From Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Vernon and all the rest of the Westies we extend our extreme gratitude to these fine men and Pedre Contractors. PAO, Devin Klassen, The Royal Westminster Regiment
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VICTORIA – “Liberal” is becoming one of the most ill-defined words in Canadian politics. Here in B.C., a Liberal is a Conservative, or at least a fiscal conservative, bent on balancing budgets and battling big unions to force them to recognize today’s world of low growth and low inflation. In Ottawa, a Liberal is currently whatever Justin Trudeau wakes up and decides. One day he’s a libertarian who wants to legalize marijuana, and the next he’s in touch with his inner Taliban, issuing a moral edict on abortion. In Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne saved her gut-shot Liberal government by limping to the left of the NDP, promising to spend lots more borrowed money and build lots of transit. This is in a have-not province with an operating deficit that is currently running north of $12 billion. For comparison purposes, B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond $3 billion in the wake of the Great Recession of 2009, and the books stayed in the red until last year as the B.C. Liberals unwound the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance to Ottawa. You think B.C.’s energy policy is a disaster? Check out Ontario, where the cops are still investigating the $1
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billion cancellation of plans to construct two natural gasfired power plants before the 2011 election. The gas plants were to stabilize erratic output from wind and solar power, a European-style climate change gesture that involved Ontario ratepayers giving a huge subsidy to Korean tech giant Samsung. The Ontario Liberals clung to power in part by promising a provincial pension scheme on the same scale as the Canada Pension Plan. B.C. has a similar pension program in the works, to be offered to the two thirds of small business and selfemployed people who don’t have a group plan with their employer. Ours would, of course, be voluntary. Not so in Ontario, where large and small businesses will be required to cough up half of the required pension payments. The Ontario model is dumb on several levels. It is to be imposed just as the baby boom retirement wave breaks across Canada’s most populous province, increasing risk that the pension pool may run dry. And it sticks small business with a new payroll tax in a province that has lost much of its traditional manufacturing base and needs to innovate. Here’s the funny part, if you don’t live in Ontario. Wynne tabled her spending-
spree, deficit-be-damned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority government and avoid an election. Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-in-the-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on the election result, and is about to go into provincewide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree. Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak ran on a plan that sounded similar to the one presented by Christy Clark in 2013: hold the line on spending, balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stimulate job creation. Hudak was rejected for a second time, and resigned the leadership on election night. B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario version of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version. For us, much depends on resource development, including forest products, natural gas and other trade with Asia. If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: The roads in Aldergrove are about to get bumpier. The mayor and Council have decided to spend our tax dollars on speed bumps on 29th Avenue, despite the fact they have no mandate to install speed bumps and no support from the public to do this. These speed bumps will push more traffic onto the side streets as people try to avoid the congestion created by these “traffic calming measures.” Most of the residential roads have no sidewalks, thus risking the pedestrians on those streets. It is not to late to to prevent 29th Avenue from becoming a bumpy drive like 32nd and 28th Avenues; call or write the Mayor and Council and let them know that you don’t want speed bumps as part of their “traffic calming measures.’ We can also remind them that in November we as residents of Aldergrove will be taking some “Council calming measures,” at the ballot box. Jim Kirk, Aldergrove
Two sides to school strike Editor: I hear a lot of teacher bashing around my workplace and at sports fields at night. I was not aware that there are so many experts on the teaching profession, education system, and the collective bargaining process. These experts typically opine that teaching kids is easy, and on top of it the job comes with two months off in the summer. It is funny how these experts are often the ones that rail against the concept of year round schooling whenever it comes up because it would cut into their summer vacations. It is difficult to get unbiased information regarding this perpetual conflict in B.C. For the most part, the media lacks the intellectual rigour to cover the matter beyond the usual storyline of parents scrambling to find child care while teachers are out. The government lacks any credibility as it relishes and encourages conflict with the BCTF because it scores big political points and the endgame is solely about acquiring and retaining power. This is an especially slick and crass government that purports to care about education and fiscal prudence. One cannot look to the BCTF for an unbiased perspective either. It is tightly controlled by a fringe of radicals that do not properly represent or reflect the interests of its membership. The union is more concerned with fighting various left wing causes around the world and with pushing back against the government with its own ideological fervor than it is in representing B.C. teachers. This is a union that continues to heap praise on Cuba because of its health and education systems, but it utterly ignores the fact that it is a communist dictatorship that represses its citizenry and denies it the most basic and fundamental human rights. To really comprehend what is going on inside of B.C. schools parents should talk with their kid’s teacher or friends or family that may be in this profession. This dialogue should occur at another time than the annual parent teacher meeting or when lobbying for an additional two percent on their kid?s science project or exam. Teachers do have the best interests of students at heart, and in mind. Teachers play a role as important as any in society, and they deserve to be fairly treated. I am not a teacher, but I support them. Tim Opper, Langley
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Relay for Life Returns
Tidball dies at 83 By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
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‘Josh’s Jedi Warriors’ were among the teams participating in the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium on Saturday. The 12-hour event featured 38 teams and more than 300 partipants raising funds for the fight against cancer. At the outset of the relay, more than $60,000 had been raised. The Langley edition of the Relay for Life comes to McLeod Park this weekend.
Denim & Diamonds LMH gala tops $235,000 in donations By BRENDA ANDERSON Aldergrove Star
There was plenty of sparkle — but with a down-home feel. Saturday’s Denim & Diamonds gala put a bit of a western spin on the annual Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation fundraiser, with a new venue at Langley’s Highpoint Equestrian Estate and performances by a trio of female country artists. Langley sister act, Robyn and Ryleigh, performed their trademark vocal harmonies early in the evening, while Abbotsford recording artist Karen Lee Batten took over after dinner, bringing guests to their feet in record numbers. “This was my fifth gala, and that is the most dancing I’d seen,” said the LMH Foundation’s Errin Young.
“The venue itself was fabulous, it worked out well,” she said of the large stable, which was decorated in white lights and dotted with dozens of elegantly appointed tables. Adding to the glitz and glamour, was a $10,000 diamond necklace from Creative Goldsmiths. The grand prize in the evening’s Diamond Dig fundraiser — a tangerine sunset, 14 karat yellow and white gold chain with a diamond and pearl enhancer pendant — was won by Daile Hawley. Both the live and silent auctions went well, too, said Young. By the end of the night the figure raised had reached $235,000. But on Monday, Young said she expected the total would well surpass that once all the numbers had been added up. Among the event’s top donors
was Phil Jackman of Valley Traffic, who pledged to meet all donations up to $100,000. RBC, meanwhile, contributed $20,000. The hospital foundation received a gift of $10,000 from Drive for the Cure Foundation, which holds an annual tournament at Redwoods to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Another $10,000 contribution was made by Langley businessman Nick Nuraney. The Rotary Club of Langley Central donated $5,500. Money raised at the gala will be used to purchase equipment for the hospital. “Overall, the evening we felt was such a success,” said Young. “And the great thing is there were lots of new faces in the crowd.”
A legend in Langley has passed away. George Tidball, founder of Thunderbird Show Park and the Keg Steakhouse restaurants died peacefully on June 3, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 83. Tidball is known to many as a visionary and a cowboy who was a driving force behind growing the equestrian industry in Langley. With his wife Dianne by his side, Tidball is responsible for bringing the first McDonald’s Restaurant to Canada in 1967. It opened up in Richmond. He went on to open 32 more outlets. Tidball then came up with his idea for the Keg Steakhouse. He envisioned a casual dining spot, where people could eat good food but still wear their jeans. With his family’s passion for horses, they planted their roots in Langley in the early 1970s. The Keg in the Country was originally attached to the first Thunderbird equestrian centre he opened at 200 Street, now the site of Colossus complex. George is survived by his wife, Dianne and the couple’s four children, Jane, Laura, Kathy and Stephen. Daughter Jane Tidball is president and tournament director at Thunderbird, now located at 248 Street and 72 Avenue. Thunderbird is one of the top show parks in North America.
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$600,000 in donations for Holmberg House By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star
Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS) has announced $600,000 in donations towards completing the construction of its Holmberg House adult hospice. The $7 million raised in phase one resulted in the shell of the building being constructed, but concerns were raised last fall that its completion would be delayed. The organization announced in November that it was facing a funding shortfall and needed another $3.7 million to finish construction of the facility, located on the Campus of Care next to Abbotsford Regional
Hospital on Marshall Road. Another $1.3 million was needed to fully furnish the facility and for other start-up costs. On Friday morning, a presentation was held at the current Abbotsford Hospice Society building – on Marshall Road east of the Campus of Care – to honour individuals, businesses and organizations who had donated $10,000 or more for phase two of the project. Patrick Giesbrecht, who is co-chairing the Holmberg House capital campaign with Vijay Manuel, said a more comprehensive public and donor campaign is working to raise the $5 million
needed to complete construction of the facility by the end of 2015. This campaign includes the “Leaders Circle,” a group of community members who have agreed to serve as campaign ambassadors: Manuel, Michael Dick, Ken Funk, Jon Eaton, Christine Wiebe, George Peary, Bruce Beck, Barry Turchen, Patricia Sapielak, Andy Sidhu, Aman Gill, Gary Dickinson and Angelo Rea. Holmberg House, named for Dave Holmberg Jr., who died of cancer in March 2011 at the age of 48, will be the city’s first adult hospice, providing a home-like
setting for people nearing the end of their lives. The three-storey 30,000-square-foot building is one of three facilities on the Campus of Care. The other two are Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Matthew’s House, a respite facility for children with complex health-care needs. Individuals attending the donor recognition event on Friday included Dave Holmberg Sr. and family, who have made a $1 million commitment to help build the facility; MLAs Mike de Jong, Darryl Plecas and Simon Gibson; Mayor Bruce Banman; AHS board chair David Turchen; and AHS’s new executive
director, Bev Brown. Donors were: – Gary and Carolyn Dickinson, $125,000; – Tom and Isabella Yakashiro, $52,000; – Dennis and Judy Morelli, $150,000; – Marshall Aerospace, $10,000; – Fraser Valley Regional District, $50,000; – Bruce Beck, $11,000; – Raymond Geertsma, $17,500; – Frances Shkuratoff, $125,000; – Richard Oldenborger, $10,000; – United Sales (Bob Johnston), $15,000; and – Gerry Adams, $25,000. For more information, visit the website: abbotsfordhospice.org
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Aldergrove Financial Group staff and members raised almost $18,000 to support BC Children’s Hospital through their annual fundraising campaign. “We were honoured to be a part of the annual BC Children’s Hospital
Foundation Miracle Weekend on May 31 and June 1 to help make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their families,” says Val Mackey, Aldergrove Credit Union Vice President, Human Resources, and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Chair of the Credit
Union, Insurance and Financial Services Committee. “We are proud of the dedication and hard work of our staff in their fundraising efforts and our members for supporting us.” Fundraising took place through in-branch activities around the Fraser
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Township Lands For Sale Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to dispose of Township owned land, the particulars of which are as follows:
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None – 25200 block of 58 Avenue Lot 11 Section 11 Township 11 NWD Plan 1618 Lot 12 Section 11 Township 11 NWD Plan 1618 Description of Lands: The properties are both vacant, unserviced, rural properties, approximately 2.25 acres (Lot 11) and 5 acres (Lot 12) in size. Both properties are currently zoned RU-3 and are located in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Nature of Dispositions: Fee Simple Contact Scott Thompson for information regarding the process by which the land may be acquired. Scott Thompson Manager, Property Services Department 604.533.6138
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Pursuant to Section 98 of the Community Charter, Township Council invites the public to provide comments on the 2013 Draft Annual Report of the Corporation of the Township of Langley by delegation at the Regular Afternoon Council Meeting. Date:
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The 2013 Draft Annual Report includes the audited financial statements, a schedule of 2013 tax exemptions, and information on services, objectives, and measures used to determine the Township’s success in meeting the objectives. Copies of the 2013 Draft Annual Report will be available for public inspection starting June 9 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 20, 2014.
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donations to purchase life-saving equipment; research the treatment, prevention and cure of childhood diseases; as well as to recruit and provide educational programs for caregivers; and to provide special programs in communities throughout the province.
Claim Your Home Owner Grant On-Line: Property owners who are eligible may claim their grant on-line at tol.ca/hog You require the folio number and access code from your Property Tax Statement. Home Owner Grants must be claimed by August 31, 2014 in order to avoid penalty.
Paying in Person: Civic Facility – 20338 - 65 Avenue Monday 8am to 7pm, Tuesday through Friday 8am to 5pm Extended hours June 24 to June 27, July 2, 8am to 6pm Township Recreation Sites Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre – 26770 - 29 Avenue Langley Centennial Museum – 9135 King Street Walnut Grove Community Centre – 8889 Walnut Grove Drive W.C. Blair Recreation Centre – 22200 Fraser Highway Willoughby Community Centre – 7888 - 200 Street Darlene Foxgord Manager, Revenue and Tax Collection 604.533.6005
Public Water Supply Permit: Location Change The location for obtaining a municipal Public Water Supply Permit has changed.
Recreation, Culture, and Parks Master Plan Public Input Calling all residents! The Township of Langley is interested in hearing from you! Residents of the Township of Langley are being surveyed as part of the process to create a new Recreation, Culture, and Parks Master Plan. A telephone survey is being conducted in the first two weeks of June. If you get a call, please share your thoughts. An online resident survey will also be available for those Township residents who did not provide their feedback in the telephone survey. Please visit the Township of Langley’s website at tol.ca to access the online resident survey. The online survey will be available June 15 and will run until early July. For more information about the Master Plan process please contact: David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158
As of June 1, 2014, this permit can only be obtained from the Township’s Operations Centre, located at 4700 - 224 Street. For more information contact: Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
Protect Pollinators and Grow Healthy Pollinators help provide one in three bites of our food supply! Pollinators are in decline because of pesticide use and loss of habitat. You can do your part to help save pollinators by reducing your use of cosmetic pesticides. outreach@leps.bc.ca 604.546.0338 tol.ca/growhealthygrowsmart
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A buono new sport has been introduced at Willoughby Community Park, thanks to a partnership between the Township of Langley and the Fraser Valley Italo Canadian Society. Two bocce courts were unveiled on June 11 at the park, next to the Langley Events Centre at 7888 – 200 Street. Bocce is an Italian game that involves throwing balls from one end of a court to the other, and is traditionally played outdoors. The new courts were constructed by the Township’s Parks Department for the BC Seniors Games, which are being hosted by Langley this September. They will also provide a venue for local residents who want to try the sport. The two bocce courts are made of wood timbers surrounding a compacted and leveled sand playing surface.
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Mayor Jack Froese joined members of the Fraser Valley Italo Canadian Society in opening new bocce courts at Willoughby Community Park, June 11. They are both regulation don’t come to pass,” said volleyball courts at size at 13 x 90 feet. the society’s Gino Russo. Willoughby Community The project was com- “For a while I wondered Park, and adds to the pleted in consultation about this one, but here many recreation opporwith the Fraser Valley it is. We compliment the tunities located there. A Italo Canadian Society. people who made this set of balls is available “We all have visions happen.” for use from Willoughby and dreams, but usually The facility is located Community Centre with that is all they are, and west of the four sand a deposit. Aldergrove Star
The Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) Artist’s Choice Show opens Saturday, June 21 at the FlagStop Gallery located in the Langley Heritage Society CN Train Station in historic Fort Langley.
This is the second of three FLAG exhibitions taking place over the summer. The gallery is open 12-4 p.m. on weekends. FLAG, now in its 21st year, continues to demonstrate dedication to the development of their members’ art
as well as the promotion of art in their community. The artists work in two and three dimensions, in a wide variety of media, styles and subject matter. For information see website: www.fortlangleyartistsgroup.com
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The Township of Langley, with the assistance of the Seniors Advisory Committee, is preparing an Age-friendly Strategy to guide and support age-friendly initiatives in the community. A mobile Open House will be set up at various locations and dates to share information on the emerging directions for the Age-friendly Strategy. Township residents of all ages are encouraged to contribute their comments. Have your say - drop in to one of these open houses: Wed June 25 Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive 10am - 2pm Mon June 30 Willoughby Community Centre (LEC) 7888 - 200 Street 2 - 5pm Tue July 1
Langley Centennial Museum 9135 King Street 10am - 2pm
Thu July 3
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22200 Fraser Highway 9am - 1pm
Tue July 8
Wed July 9
Seniors Resource and Recreation Centre 20604 - 51B Avenue 10am - 1pm Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors Society 27247 Fraser Highway 1- 2pm
Residents can also provide comments online at tol.ca/age using the “CoMap” feature or by emailing afstrategy@tol.ca before July 11. Your participation is encouraged! Teresa Kaszonyi Community Development 604.533.6091
A chance for children to visit a fire hall, meet their local firefighters, and even sit in a fire truck will be offered this month when the Township of Langley Fire Department holds its Family Nights at the Fire Halls. During the free open houses, visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras, take a tour, and enjoy a hands-on look at what it is like inside the community’s fire halls. The fun, educational Family Nights will be held: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 to 8:00pm at: • Hall 3 (Aldergrove): 26316 - 30 Avenue • Hall 5 (Brookswood): 20355 - 32 Avenue • Hall 6 (Murrayville): 22170 - 50 Avenue • Hall 7 (Otter): 3876 - 248 Street Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 to 8:00pm at: • Hall 2 (Fort Langley): 23137 - 96 Avenue • Hall 4 (Willoughby): 20253 - 72 Avenue • Hall 8 (Walnut Grove): 9580 - 208 Street Fire Department 604.532.7500
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public notices Be Wildlife Aware on the Road The Township of Langley is home to a diversity of wildlife habitat. Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. WARNING Preservation of wildlife Langley has a large wildlife population habitat is considered in Watch out for animals crossing, planning all of Langley’s particularly at dawn and dusk communities – let’s keep USE CAUTION them safe! ON ROADS Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits. Motorists should use extra caution in the early morning and evening hours. Slow down and watch for animals crossing, especially on arterial roads such as 208 Street, 88 Avenue, 80 Avenue, 72 Avenue and the Willowbrook Connector. William Ulrich Community Development Division 604.533.6044
Composting: Nature’s Recycling Help the environment and get great soil for your garden by using a backyard composter. Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. They can be purchased at the Civic Facility or Operations Centre during regular operating hours. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
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Second World War veteran Glen Allan of Aldergrove chats with Mark Ivens and Dean Fraser (both dressed in the traditional uniforms of the Canadian 1st Parachute Battalion) during an event marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, held in Chilliwack. The uniforms, and a flyby from a Buffalo search and rescue aircraft, were intended to honour the 450 Canadains who parachuted into Normandy in advance of the invasion by 14,000 Canadians at Juno Beach, June 6, 1944.
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A fundraising walk will be held in Aldergrove for Katelynn Bartlett on Tuesday evening, June 24. Community members and volunteers are hosting a walk for a deserving family in the Aldergrove community whose little girl has just been diagnosed with a very rare childhood cancer called Rabdomayosarcoma. The event will take place on June 24 at the Aldergrove Secondary School. Participants will walk the perimeter of the Aldergrove Athletic Park from from the parking lot of the high school from 6 to 7 p.m. Fees are $20 per adult and $5 per child, with 100 per cent of all money raised going to the Bartlett family, as both of the parents have had to go on Employment Insurance so they can be there for Katelynn and their other children. Everyone who walks will get a coupon for a free meal at the Triple O’s on the Go food truck, which will be on location and has donated the food and all the employees’ time to make this a huge success. Organizers will start registering people at 4:30 p.m., the walk will start at 6 p.m. and the event should be done by 9 p.m. Please spread the word as supporters need lots of help for this dear family. Organizers encourage everyone to make “get well Katie� posters, balloons, and to dress crazy if you want as we want to make her smile. They also encourage people to walk to this event as parking is limited.
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Aldergrove Minor Baseball Springs Into ‘The Swing’ Clockwide from right: Aldergrove Pirates’ Josh Taylor tags out Aldergrove Braves’ Jacob Charbonneau in mosquito baseball action Thursday, June 12 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Aldergrove Dodgers’ Brady Lumsden slides safely into base in peewee baseball game versus Richmond Gold, Thursday, June 12 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Aldergrove Pirates’ Tony Johnson tries to slide into base in midget baseball action versus Ridge Meadows at Aldergrove Athletic Park. HARRY HUNT PHOTOS
Grand prix helps to nourish students’ minds and bellies By MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Aldergrove Star
More than $60,000 was raised at the ninth annual Langley School Foundation’s Grand Prix celebration at Thunderbird Show Park on June 1. The sold out affair had guests watching an international world class show jumping event that saw Brian Morton as the winner. Under blue skies, 13 different wineries were pouring a selection of B.C. wines. The money raised will go to innovative technology, some to help students with learning disabilities. It will also go to essential programs. One of those essential programs is meal programs at schools. “We are really doing a push on making sure all kids in the district
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Canadian rider Jenn Serek and her horse, Okapi De Terlong, show off their skills to crowds during a show jumping event at the Langley School District Foundation’s ninth annual Grand Prix Gala at Thunderbird Showpark on Sunday (June 1). A total of $60,000 was raised. Funds from this year’s event will go towards new technology for Langley schools to aid many students including those with special needs and learning disabilities as well as meal programs at schools.
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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
PERSONALS
Only those of interest will be contacted.
Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851
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TIMESHARE
CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248
Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
TRUCK DRIVERS Atwal & Sons Hauling Ltd. located at 5737 264th St., Aldergrove,. is looking for FT long haul truck drivers (5). Salary $24/hr. Must have at least 1 year experience and clean driving record. Duties: drive truck, load / unload goods, pre-inspection / maintenance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book. Please email resume to:
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EDUCATION
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
HAPPY THOUGHTS
M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd., An International valve and fitting company headquartered in Surrey, B.C., has an immediate opening for Warehouse Person to our growing team full-time.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
SALES
156
Please visit our website www.mastewart.com & click careers or fax/email your resume 604-594-9271 careers@mastewart.com
• WELDERS • GENERAL SHOP LABOURERS
Required F/T for TIDY TANKS LTD. Langley BC. We are currently recruiting for applicants with an aptitude for metal work. Fax resume 604.534.5814 or e-mail: jacquie@tidytanks.com We thank all applicants however only those considered for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
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LABOURERS • LABOURER • YARD PERSON
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PERSONAL SERVICES 173
SOUTH Surrey Insurance office specializing in Employee Benefits, looking for a part time (potential for full time) administrative assistant. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting a warm, confident, competent demeanour with a strong organizational skill set and be a good self starter. Experience with Mac, Excel, Word and Client Management an asset. The position will start with one or two days a week 8:30-4:30. Please remit cover letter and resume to: admin@adisabenefits.com
MIND BODY SPIRIT
CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services... 604-746-6777
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
604 575 5555
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783
PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing! Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?
We Want You!
Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, Marv Jones Honda is looking for a full time licensed automotive technician. This opportunity is available immediately. Competitive compensation based on performance. Must have a valid drivers license and able to provide abstract. Resumes may be dropped of at 20611 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge or email to hiring@marvjoneshonda.com. Please no phone calls.
FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL Split shifts & P/T weekend shifts. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous sales experience is an asset, but more importantly, we’re looking for someone who has passion for designing a beautiful living space.
WE WILL TRAIN!
We Offer Group Benefits, Industry Competitive Wages & Hands On Training.
COMPETITIVE RATES Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net GENERAL GREENHOUSE WORKERS Large vegetable greenhouse operation looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do crop work, picking, sorting & packing product and yard maintenance. Must have own ride and be willing to work all days. Able to lift 20 lbs easily and stay on feet for most of the shift. Greenhouses located at 264th St. Aldergrove & Hornby Drive, Delta. Wage $10.33 p/h. Send resume to: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax 604-607-7656
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
Needed Immediately! Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!
PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Summer Students Welcome
Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!
JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Nufloors is growing significantly. We are a full service flooring retailer. We’re fun, energetic and passionate about what we do. Our employees are among the happiest and most skilled in the flooring industry.
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055
DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Drop of resume to our Langley location 20771 Langley Bypass or email
info@nuÁoorslangley.com
| Langley
Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills.
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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GARDENING .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
Construction Material Supplier Requires:
SALES & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER (CALGARY) In our Calgary Location, this position is primarily responsible for the development and management of the aggregates strategy to maximize market opportunities and ensure profitability. The successful candidate will possess technical knowledge of aggregate products, as well as strong communication skills. A post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent experience and education are required. Experience in sales and distribution environments would be an asset. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills, combined with a high degree of computer proficiency, are essential for this position.
We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unifirst.com
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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
PERSONAL SERVICES 171
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH
Key responsibilities for this position include:
HAPPY THOUGHTS
.Log haul contractors wanted. woodlands@spraylakesawmills.com 403-851-3388
Love from your family, and especially your much younger sister!
WAREHOUSE PERSON
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Outgoing? Creative? Motivated? We Want You!
atwal.sonshr@gmail.com or Fax 778-372-1309
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
Required for PVC plastic products manufacturing in Abbotsford. Will provide training. Experience with power tools & forklift certificate an asset for labourer position, a must for yard person. Fast paced environment. F/T, $15/hr. Please send resume to: george@galaxyplastics.com
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 A17
PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.
• Establishing goals and objectives for the sales representatives consistent with our corporate objectives • Develop strategy to manage aggregates distribution • Prepare monthly and annual sales forecast and budgets • Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of guidelines, completion of required training, and monitoring compliance • Grow market share and broaden customer base • Proactively manage safety and health of employees to continuously improve company’s safety and health performance. If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Email: koconnor@bpdigital.ca
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A18 Thursday, June 19, 2014 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
283A
287
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
604-537-4140 MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Aldergrove
Buying or Selling Call John Wojnarowski
Point Roberts - Water Front Beach Home
Home and Acreage Realtor (604)838-2331
(5 min. from Tsawwassen)
TRANSPORTATION 810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Attention Sellers, have buyer for horse property.
More info. about this spectacular property http://www. tourfactory.com/1156503 Chris Hughes:1.800.723.1313
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Golden Retriever (with eye and hip cert) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
560
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext: 400OT.
2 Purebred blue females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails / dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $750. 604-308-5665
Classified advertising an effective way to build business.
P/B Black lab puppies, 6 F. 4 M. born May 5, ready June 16, vet✓ $750. 604-825-1730/ 604-217-6551
YORKSHIRE TERRIER STUD wanted, must be CKC registered, call (604)858-9758
HOMES FOR RENT
751
SUITES, UPPER
ALDERGROVE: 3bdrms, parking, quiet cds. Cls to amens. Shrd utils. n/s, n/p. Refs. $1500 604-607-5328
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
TRANSPORTATION 628 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES 809
US Lake Osoyoos Lake Front: 4 Acres 296FF Lowbank $459k; Cottage at Shore $203,900; Beautiful Walk Out 160FF $649k; New Townhouse w/Gar $549; 4-plex $409k; Sunny Bungalow $319k; Veranda Beach $367,900 & $469k Sun Lakes Realty 509.476-2121 CALL www.sunlakesrealty.us
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
809
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key. One owner, non-smoker. LOADED! Exc Cond! $20,500. 604-338-4114
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
autocredit
STEEL BUILDINGS...SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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
Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
The Scrapper
ALDERGROVE 3 Bdrm house with unfin’d bsmt. Downtown - off Fraser Hwy. F/S, W/D, lrg yrd. Avail July 1. NS/NP. $1400/mo. 604-589-1719.
FROM $140,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 Maple Manor Apts: 604-534-0108 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
736
Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926
WE BUY HOMES BC
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
MISC. FOR SALE
706
HOMES WANTED
LOOK FOR YELLOW ARROWS!
PETS
AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $800. 604-823-4393 Chwk.
RENTALS
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
PETS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
CLOVERDALE/ROSEWOOD Park 2 storey 2768 sq.ft 4 bdrm. Lovely home with great curb appeal and loaded with top quality finishing and extras. $679,900. 574-2832
264th to 274A St. and 24th to 30A Ave.
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
Listings Needed! Take advantage of our low, low interest rates! First-time buyers or moving up, now is the time to make that move. Give me a call for all your Real Estate needs.
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
809
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509
Marion Brooks
AUCTIONS
TONY’’S PAINTING
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 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.
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
332
RESTAURANT Equipment Auction - Saturday - June 21st @11am Organic Lives, Jugo Juice, New Liquidation Equipment & Consignment. Online bidding available through BidSpotter. Video Preview, auction catalogue, inventory pics @www.KwikAuctions.com
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com
551
GARAGE SALES
ABBOTSFORD
338
PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $45/HR PLUMBER clogged drains, hot water tanks, sinks, taps. All your plumbing needs 604-217-7447
341
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
604-218-1894
HUGE CHARITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 21 ~ 9 to 3 Household items, toys, tools, sporting goods, construction items & more. All items sold by donation.
27965 Junction Ave
SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS
TILT STEERING - COLS ............................... $39.95 GRILLS - REGULAR...................................... $26.95 LOWER CONTROL ARMS ........................... $10.95 RACK/PINION ASSYS DOOR ..................... $34.95 BUMPERS - PAINTED/CHROME - IOS ..... $25.95 HOODS .......................................................... $40.95 FENDERS .................................................... $20.95 CAR DOORS.................................................. $34.95 TRK - VAN - SUV DOORS ........................... $44.95 ANY BUCKET SEAT - MANUAL ................ $19.95 ANY BENCH SEAT....................................... $24.95 Now That’s a Deal!
Huge Sale 27012 - 25th Ave. Aldergrove Sat. & Sun. June 21 & 22 9am - 3pm Antiques, Collectibles, Fishing Tackle, Plumbing Fixtures, Electrical, Toys, Furniture, Clothing & Electronics.
www.marionjbrooks.com marionbrooks@shaw.ca
OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM
WEEKLY SPECIALS JUNE 21-27, 2014
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
Royal LePage Northstar Realty web: www.homeandacreage.ca
Furnished & incls. Tidelands
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.
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
RECREATIONAL
Garage Sale Event ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm ★ AREA OF ★
477
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
640
Neighbourhood
604-857-1100 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday, June 21
MOVING & STORAGE
$45/Hr
10th Semi-Annual
RAY BERNIER
Call Glenn at 604-831-1852
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
ACREAGE
603
RE/MAX Aldercenter
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
www.affordablemoversbc.com
REAL ESTATE
Sponsored by
Specializing in waterproofing & restoration work. Excellent line-up of Quality sub trades. 35 Years in construction business.
AFFORDABLE MOVING
REAL ESTATE
email: info@homeandacreage.ca
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
All Aspects of Int/Ext Construction.
320
GARAGE SALES
MULTI FAMILY
Call Ian 604-724-6373
Complete homes, additions, reno’s.
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710
551
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
G & R RESTORATIONS
PRESSURE WASHING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
HANDYPERSONS
COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273
aldergrovestar.com
Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca 792-1221
06/18F_PP20
43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack
NEW LISTING!
369,900
$
AWESOME 3 LEVEL SPLIT
3 bdrms, 2 baths with many updates. Master & ensuite with beautiful tiled shower located on lower level. Cozy family room with gas f/p. 2 bedrooms up. Main floor has open concept kitchen with French doors leading out to beautiful backyard. 12 x20 deck. Great for entertaining! 10 x16 shed. Minutes to Freeway & downtown Aldergrove. You’ll be pleasantly surprised! Call Anne 604-308-7365
! D L O S 416,000 $
UNIQUE RANCHER
Check out this unique rancher! Tranquil setting backing onto Bertrand Creek. 2 bed/2 bath, laminate flooors, new roof, single car garage. Amazing atrium. A MUST SEE! Call Anne 604-308-7365!
SOLD
S GS NG Anne Stromsten.com LISTIN Power Play Realty
604-308-7365
D!! WANTEED
27272 FRASER HIGHWAY, ALDERGROVE • OFFICE: 604-533-3231
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
Congratulations to all the Grads! 20691-46A AVENUE, LANGLEY
$789,900
CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100 $ 2,300,000
1051 256 STREET
RANCHER WALK OUT BASEMENT
40 ACRE ESTATE PRIVACY
This is the one you’ve been waiting for, 1800 sq ft with a view of Langley City on a 1/3 acre lot. With back yard access and a workshop to boot could have suites for income or help. This is a custom built home with all the features and 9’ ceilings as well not a drive by, neat and clean or spotless is a better word to describe this one. Have it all in a great location of the city. Building a hot rod…bring it here.
Looking for the perfect place? Here it is 2 homes 2 road frontages and 2 much 2 list. Main home is 2370 sq ft post a beam with beautiful hardwood floors and granite fireplace updated kitchen and flooring 4 bathrooms … plus a full bsmt all on 40 acres with a Large assortment of Barns and shops (7) with rolling pastures sets this place apart as being one of the prettiest locations on the market today. Great water you have to call to see this one today
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
26528-29B AVE
2211-256 STREET
4.4 ACRES
SOLD
This is the one you have been waiting for. A large over 3000 sq ft bsmt home on a private lot close to everything. This home has lots of room from the great kitchen area to a family room on the main floor and a large master bedroom plus a fully finished bsmt with wet bar and large patio and sundeck. Home has a newer roof and a small barn. Bring the family and bring the critters, this is your new home.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
$ 379,900
ALDERGROVE AFFORDABILITY
LISTINGS WANTED Townhomes and ranchers wanted to sell. Market is now moving...
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
6705 SATCHELL RD
$1,400,000
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 $159,900
5568-201A STREET
BRADNER ASSEMBLY ZONED PROPERTY
MICHAUD GARDENS
9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.
One bedroom condo in a smaller building very good 800 sq ft floor plan. 19 + and bring your pet and your BBQ to this unit and live good. Large deck and the gas fireplace is included in low
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
#44-26892-FRASER HWY
$1,800,000
27691 DOWNES ROAD
26 ACRES
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
Check this one out in a great neighborhood 3 bedrooms on main floor with partially finished basement, new bathroom upstairs newer roof and very neat and clean home yes you can just move into this one without spending your time painting a redecorating. Southern exposed back yard and pad and wiring in already for a new hot tub If you are looking to get into the real estate market this is the one and now is the time call and see how affordable this can be.
$850,000
All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 $72,500
26489- FRASER HWY
COMPLETELY REDONE!
$ 400,000
1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT
NEW PRICE!
maintenance fees. Check this one out.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.
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