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Shelter takes action after more kittens abandoned By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

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After yet another litter of kittens was abandoned in the hot sun, the Langley Animal Protection Society has decided it has to do something to help stop it from happening. On Saturday, July 26, LAPS is hosting a “Kitten Roundup,” encouraging anyone with unwanted kittens or pregnant cats to drop them off at the shelter, no questions asked. On July 3, two litters of kittens were placed in a box which was taped up and left in the hot sun, beside a Langley City dumpster. Another batch of kittens was dumped at Aldergrove Park on Monday ( July 14). That day was one of the hottest of the year, and the kittens were left in a Rubbermaid bin. “This time, they were left in a shaded area with a dish of water inside so it seems they were meant to be found quickly,” said Langley animal shelter manager Sean

Baker. Six kittens were found by a member of the public who did the right thing and brought them to the Patti Dale Animal Shelter in Aldergrove. “They are around six weeks old and are in good condition,” said Baker. A foster family has already taken them in until they are ready for adoption. In the case of the two litters of kittens left in the box, one died and the others arrived to the shelter very hungry and sick. “They are now doing well, wily and busy. They received a fair amount of TLC when they arrived,” Baker said. But it is the sad reality that people are choosing to dump kittens instead of drop them off at the various shelters, which has prompted the Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) to host its first ever “Kitten Roundup” to encourage Langley residents to turn in unwanted kittens and receive free spay/ neuter vouchers.

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Zero Avenue to close near Aldergrove crossing Aldergrove Star

The section of Zero Avenue that runs west of highway 13 to the Aldergrove border crossing will close down on July 28 for 18 months. Traffic heading south to the border on highway 13 will be redirected to a new crossing. The date was confirmed in a Monday ( July 14) memo from the Township of Langley engineering division to mayor and council.

The shutdown will accommodate the $17.7 million reconstruction of the Aldergrove port of entry that was announced in April. The Canadian Border Service Agency held a public information session on Wednesday, July 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aldergrove Alliance church at 26291 - 28 Ave. The memo said representatives from the provincial ministry of transportation “will be in attendance to

present an improvement concept for the intersection of Highway 13 at 264 Street.” The $17.7 million overhaul of the buildings and road access to the Aldergrove port of entry was announced April 14 by Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Steven Blaney and Langley MP Mark Warawa. Warawa said the decision was the result of “seven to eight years of work

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The intersection of Fraser Highway and 268 Street in Aldergrove was closed to traffic Tuesday afternoon as emergency responders assisted the occupants of a police car and recreational vehicle which collided at the intersection.

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

One person was airlifted to hospital and at least another person injured in a serious crash between a police car and a recreational van at the intersection of Fraser Highway and 268 Street on Tuesday. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. It appears the RCMP vehicle was T-boned on the driver’s side. The impact of the crash caused the van to flip onto its side.

There is extensive damage to most of the police car and debris from the crash is spread out along Fraser Highway. The road is currently blocked off at that intersection. The Air Ambulance landed at Parkside Elementary nearby before taking off with its patient to Royal Columbian Hospital. It’s not known at press time what the injuries are or how many people were injured. More details to come on the website: www.aldergrovestar.com.

LAPS to host ‘kitten roundup’ Saturday FROM FRONT:

“Our goal is to make it super easy for people to do the right thing with unwanted kittens,” said Baker, LAPS executive director. “We also hope to raise awareness that the best way to prevent unwanted kittens is to spay and neuter your cats.” “Nothing like this has been attempted before, so we don’t know what to expect,” said Baker. The shelter has lined up 10 foster homes, should it get busy. “This wasn’t in our budget. We don’t have space for bunches of new kittens. But what’s the alternative?” The shelter is already nearing its capacity for cats and kittens with around 75 kittens alone,

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These are the latest litter of kittens abandoned in this rubber bin at Aldergrove Park on July 14. They have been named after the characters in the Bridesmaid movie - Megan, Brynn, Gil, Rhodes, Lilah and Annie. so a successful Kitten for surplus kittens. It will Roundup will mean find- also mean thousands of ing new foster homes and dollars in vet bills, spays volunteers to help care and neuters, food and

other supplies. The Kitten Roundup will happen on Saturday, July 26, from 10 to 4 p.m. Kittens and pregnant cats can be dropped off at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter for free, with no questions asked. If that’s not feasible, Langley residents can text a location to LAPS’ new Kitten Roundup Hotline at 604-332-4449 and LAPS will dispatch a team to collect the kittens and drop off spay/neuter vouchers. Throughout the day, LAPS will be broadcasting kitten intake exams, talking about spay/neuter programs, and answering questions live on the web at http://tinykittens. com/roundup. “It astounds me that

kitten season grows every year, despite our efforts to get as many cats neutered and spayed,” said Baker. To that end, LAPS will also be handing out vouchers for spay and neuters to the first 20 people who come to Patti Dale that day. To help raise awareness, Dr. Renee Ferguson from Mountain View Veterinary Hospital will broadcast spay/neuter surgeries and answer questions live on the web on Thursday, July 24. To help raise money for the kittens that come in, Cedar Rim Nursery is hosting a “Dog Dayz of Summer” barbecue on Aug. 8. Call the shelter for tickets at 604-8575055.

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An Abbotsford municipal worker barricades a section of River Road after it gave way on Thursday afternoon. The collapse happened just east of the border with Langley Township. According to reports, the large section of road crumbled immediately after a vehicle crossed over it and just as a motorcyclist was approaching. No one was injured. The road is expected to remain closed between 272 Street and Lefeuvre Road for an extended period of time.

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Rob Wein, Jr. A family tradition of horticulture quality Rob Wein of Clearview Horticultural Products in Aldergrove received the Aldergrove Agricultural Association’s Centennial trophy on behalf of his family at the Aldergrove Fair on Saturday, July 19. Founded in 1970, the fourth generation family-run business offers one of the widest selections of clematis and geraniums av a i l a b l e anywhere in the world. R ob’s grandfather, Fred W e i n , remains involved in the business as does Rob’s father, Rob Sr., however, young Rob is stepping up to keep the business going and growing. After graduating from university with relevant degrees, young Rob has worked full-time at the business for the past four years and has applied his knowledge and skills in eliminating all pesticides use on the farm. All Clearview products are produced

in sterile conditions. Their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) includes biological methodology. We are inspected by Agriculture Canada and are certified to ship to the USA. Attention to detail is one of the key factors that enable Clearview to consistently ship the best quality available anywhere. Clearview currently owns four sites in Aldergrove and Langley. They produce millions of plants in over 10 acres of greenhouse space. In their busy season they employ approximately 100 people. In 2007 Clearview opened up a retail arm called Clearview Garden Shop. This site is open to the public every spring from mid-April to the end of June. In 2014 Clearview started a mail order business, shipping clematis and other vines direct to the consumer throughout Canada and the USA. Learn more at their websites: www.homeofclematis.com and www.clearviewhort.com

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Rachel Fitz, 11, received the Bev Gold youth community service award for her “Ride for Rwanda” fundraiser, presented at the Aldergrove Fair on Saturday, July 19.

Celebrating Rachel’s ride for Rwanda Aldergrove Star

On Saturday, June 7, the first “Rachel’s Ride for Rwanda” event took place at Derby Reach Regional Park in Langley. This event was initiated by 11-year-old Rachel Fitz of Surrey, who lived in Rwanda for three years, and who wanted to engage other B.C. children in helping Rwandan children receive a great education. (See website: www.rachelsride.ca) Rachel’s Ride saw a small group of local children, between Grades 2 and 7, cycle 12 kilometres on the Fort to Fort trail to raise funds for the work of the Wellspring Foundation for Education. Their achievement was celebrated at the finish line with a barbecue and awards ceremony, and with the incredible news that $5,600 had

been raised to help bring quality education to children in Rwanda. Given the success of Rachel’s Ride, plans are underway to repeat this event for families in the summer of 2015. Wellspring’s CEO Andy Harrington says, “To see young people raising funds for children who are just like them, but who don’t have some of the same advantages, was deeply meaningful. I loved the way that kids were empowered, and the way in which they were not overlooked or ignored in the process. Kids count, they matter, and they can be world changers.” Based in Kigali, Rwanda, with a support office here in B.C., the Wellspring Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering Rwanda’s next gen-

eration through quality education. Wellspring staff work alongside school leaders, teachers and parents in 48 Rwandan public schools, equipping them to create a vibrant learning environment in which the 70,000 children in these schools can thrive and fulfil their potential. Since 2004, Wellspring has built a model Christian school in Kigali, offered training to hundreds of Rwandan teachers, supported the growth of the Association of Committed Teachers (ACT) Rwanda, and launched an innovative School Development Program. Wellspring is also actively engaged with local and national government and currently chairs the Rwanda Education NGO Coordination Platform. See the Wellspring Foundation website: www.thewellspringfoundation.org

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Township Councillors Steve Ferguson, Bev Dornan, and Charlie Fox, and members of local soccer teams, joined Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club’s Rob Wilson and Bill Ede, Aldergrove United Soccer Club’s Melissa Baron, and Aldergrove Credit Union’s Joe Breier, at Aldergrove Athletic Park to celebrate additions to the soccer facility.

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Community grants, donations, and hard work by volunteers have made playing and watching soccer a better experience at Aldergrove Athletic Park. On July 19, a recognition ceremony was held to officially open the new improvements to the east synthetic turf field at the Park, located at 29 Avenue and 267B Street. Two players’ seating areas, two goal storage

areas, and a concrete spectators’ seating area on the west side of the turf field – a value of about $16,000 – were added thanks to community members who worked in conjunction with Township of Langley staff. The project was funded by Aldergrove Credit Union members Brian Thomasson and Joe Breier, Aldergrove United Soccer Club, and the Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club, which utilized a Township of

Langley Neighbourhood Initiative Program matching grant. The total cost of the work was covered by donations and matching funds. “It is great to see the continued support and effort from the community going towards improving this park,” said Al Neufeld, Bill Ede of Aldergrove the Township’s Manager soccer received the of Parks Design and Hilda Reddick comDevelopment. “The result munity service award will be a great benefit to all at the Aldergrove Fair those who use this field.” on Saturday, July 19.

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‘Ride Into History’ set for this weekend for Gateway of Hope Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove Financial Group, Envision Financial, and Prospera Credit Union have partnered for the third time to present the Ride into History two-day event, featuring a cruise and concert on Friday, July 25 and the scenic ride and meals on Saturday, July 26. This fun, family event is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope in Langley. All the money raised will directly benefit and fund the vital community services provided at Gateway that work toward bettering people’s futures. “Friday evening’s Cruise ‘n’ Concert will kick off the weekend at the Fort Langley National Historic Site’s orchard with a concert featuring the Valley’s own Randy ‘Elvis’ Friskie and a Cruise-

In for everyone to enjoy,” said Troy Gaglardi, chair of the Ride into History committee. The event organizers encourage car and bike enthusiasts alike to bring out their classics or showpieces. Donations will be accepted on site. “It’s important to recognize why we are doing what we are doing in the Langley community and the impact we are making. “That is why we will share a special testimony at the Saturday banquet from one of Gateway’s Opportunities Program residents who is finding success in our programs,” said Les McAusland, emergency shelter and opportunities program manager. Saturday is for all motorcyclists who register for $65 online to enjoy a pancake breakfast, scenic valley

ride, lunch, bike rodeo and a prime rib dinner provided by Milestones Langley. “I really enjoyed the ride last year — great people, and great food,” said Rod Peacock, president of Rev Sales & Marketing, “I was particularly impressed with the three community credit unions who are working together as major sponsors and supporting such an impactful organization, the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope. “I have already registered for this year and look forward to an enjoyable weekend.” Registration fee includes the three meals and a commemorative T-shirt and pin. Those interested are asked to visit www.rideintohistory.ca for more information and to register online.

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The Canadian Museum of Flight Association is getting some extra lift thanks to a B.C. community gaming grant of $40,000. “Our whole operation revolves around the support of our volunteers,” said general manager Terry Brunner. “They come from all walks of life, of all ages and different parts of the world. But they all have the same goal in common: to

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Education economics Editor: During a Langley forum on education it was said that governments (i.e taxpayers) funnel too much money into private and independent schools. I have been privileged to serve as treasurer in two of these independent schools and here are the facts about these schools. Independent schools save the government 50 per cent of operating costs and 100 per cent of building capital costs. It sometimes appears that folks who make allegations such as the one above are unwilling to look at the facts. The cost savings by these independent schools is done without a lot of fanfare but should not go unnoticed by the taxpayer. Aubrey Vandergaag, Aldergrove

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Guidelines are the problem Editor: The Blueberry Council has done a good job creating the myth, and convincing provincial and some municipal politicians, that the problem is because of a few errant blueberry farmers not adhering to the provincial guidelines for cannon use. Not so! The problem is the guidelines. It is the provincial guidelines that for years have allowed the daily bombardment of noise. Putting these guidelines into a bylaw with the only changes being a fee to register a cannon and fines for noncompliance do absolutely nothing to change the amount of noise. All the agriculture ministers up to the present one have refused to change the guidelines, especially as to frequency of blasts and daily start and end times. Why would anyone think there would be approval of any changes once the existing guidelines are in a bylaw? Cherry Groves, Bradner

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VICTORIA – When the audited public accounts confirmed a $353 million surplus for the last fiscal year, B.C. Liberal political staff were quick to remind reporters of the NDP’s main theme from last year’s election campaign. Pages of election quotes from almost every NDP MLA were waiting to be distributed. It was a “bogus budget,” one of the more polite tags applied to the government’s pre-election fiscal plan. “It underestimates the costs in a whole bunch of ministries and we’re going to have to review that because all of the decisions that we propose in our platform will have to be implemented,” said then-leader Adrian Dix, describing the NDP’s plans to tax and spend more. Skeena MLA Robin Austin targeted health care in the budget debate: “Bearing in mind that our population is actually increasing, bearing in mind that our population is aging, I think it’s very unrealistic to think we can actually limit health care expenditures to 2.7 per cent.” As it turned out, health care spending grew by just over two per cent. It still went up by $360 million from the previous year, but after annual increases of six or seven per cent had become the norm, this is quite an achievement. New agreements remain to be negotiated with doctors and

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nurses, so we’re unlikely to see the same cost control results for the current year. Ottawa’s health care transfer payment formula has changed, and increases are to be capped at three per cent a year by 2016, so this is the kind of spending restraint all provinces are expected to produce. Education was the only other ministry to receive significant extra funding last year, up $299 million despite continuing enrolment decline. Like health, the education budget goes up every year, and these increases, along with strong student performance results, expose the rhetoric of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation about a cash-starved system for what it is. But the biggest fabrication of last year’s election was the “debt free B.C.” slogan emblazoned on the side of Premier Christy Clark’s campaign bus. The public accounts confirm that the province’s total debt rose to just over $60 billion, the latest of a series of increases since 2008. The much-touted balanced budget is on the operating side, while the province continues to pile up debt to pay for the Port Mann mega-project, hospitals, schools and other big infrastructure. Finance Minister Mike de Jong emphasized the difference between capital and operating expenditures.

“We’re borrowing to build as opposed to paying for the groceries,” he said. “Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation, merely one of the most farfetched promises ever delivered in the history of B.C. politics. The legislature is to convene in October so the B.C. Liberals can pass a taxation framework for the nascent liquefied natural gas industry, which the government hopes will generate the revenues to ultimately pay off the province’s $60-billion mortgage. Meanwhile there is more capital debt ahead. The cabinet is expected to green-light the Site C dam on the Peace River this fall, a decade-long project estimated to cost $8 billion. Along with the public accounts, the finance ministry released a list of surplus land sales. The sale of 50-odd properties, some of them closed schools, netted the provincial treasury about $310 million, which accounts for most of the surplus. Was this “selling off the family silverware to try and balance the books,” as nowNDP leader John Horgan termed it before the election? It’s certainly not a revenue source to be matched next year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: With the abrupt decline of farmland wild birds, the break even point between purchasing a propane cannon and the license, compared to just taking the losses from the few remaining birds, probably has already passed. Bird numbers are falling significantly. Listen for the bird calls, the mating songs, the clamour of the nestlings as a parent brings foods. It is becoming quieter. Watch for birds on wires or flying overhead; the flocks are gone, there are only few stragglers. This week Nature published a Netherlands study linking neonicotinoid pesticides with the decline of birds. Canada has 11 million hectares of neonicotinoid protected/tainted crops. This highly effective pesticide, already linked to the decline of bees, isn’t an environmental priority as only one province, Ontario, has the slightest regulations pertaining to its use. Richard Spaan

Aboriginal title doesn’t ‘lock in’ communal ownership Editor: Just some clarifications regarding Tom Fletcher’s column, Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision (B.C. Views, July 2). 1. Federal and provincial authority may vary with the strength of an aboriginal title claim, as Fletcher contends, in the sense that the obligation to consult and accommodate is proportional to the strength of the claim. But this is not so once aboriginal title has been proved in court (as the Tsilhqot’in have done). Once such title is established it is no longer a matter of a “claim” and the aboriginal owners must consent to any development proposal respecting their land – unless the government supporting such a development meets the stringent constitutional test for limiting aboriginal rights and title in the absence of consent. 2. A finding of aboriginal title does not necessarily “lock in” communal ownership. Just as treaty First Nations may agree to convert land to fee simple title, aboriginal title holders may agree to surrender land to the federal Crown on the condition that it be re-conveyed to them for the purpose of conversion to fee simple. I suspect that obtaining such agreement is no easier in the former scenario that the latter, but it may be. 3. The Tsilhqot’in had a long history of keeping others out, and were the only First Nation that was hostile even to the fur trade. But they did not fight a war in the 1860s to defend their territory from a “wave of gold seekers.” They expelled everyone. In 1864, after being threatened by the foreman of a crew building a wagon road through their territory – he had warned darkly of bringing back the small pox that had killed at least one third of their population two years earlier – they killed nearly all the crew and then killed or expelled all white settlers from their territory. Hamar Foster, QC, professor of law, University of Victoria

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Compilation highlights Valley talents Aldergrove Star

The Fraser Valley music scene might lack recording studios and show venues, but according to music blogger Adam Roper it has no shortage of communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; something he hopes to show in his compilation album, Old Clayburn. Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog, Birds of Canada, focuses on Canadian content (CanCon) and highlights music coming out of the Fraser Valley, a local scene both varied and vibrant. But, Roper says, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also poorly supported and underrepresented. There are few venues for live shows in and around the valley, and while modern technology enables artists to record an album or EP just about anywhere, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult for that music to spread and be heard outside of the Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great community, despite the fact that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no central venue space for the music scene,â&#x20AC;? Roper says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very surprising; there are all these great artists producing music without the support of basic resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; venue spaces or labels or recording studios.â&#x20AC;? As long-time host of CanCon-focused radio show Birds of Canada on CIVL 101.7 fm, Roper had the chance to host open-mic nights, indie shows,

Album cover for Fraser Valley compilation album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Clayburnâ&#x20AC;?. and meet musicians trying to make a go of it in the valley. And with this compilation, named for the historical brick factory in Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic downtown, Roper wanted to bring a taste of that community to the wider public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you catch it on the radio itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyable, but then the next week it disappears,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found that compilations have more of a permanence, where they can be there basically forever. What I was trying to do was to be representative of that music

scene, to hopefully give it a larger audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just recognition of the fact that there are so many great bands and so many great things happening here.â&#x20AC;? The resulting compilation is home to artists and bands from across the Valley, stretching from Chilliwack to Aldergrove, even featuring a few Valley ex-patsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; bands who got their start in the Valley and have since moved to greener pastures. Roper pursued a few bands he knew he wanted represented on the album, but also made a

general call for submissionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which led to a few surprises. The Magician & The Gates of Love contributed an unreleased track, making Old Clayburn the first and only place the song appears. Roper was also pleasantly surprised by a band entirely new to him: Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catfence, which has been in hibernation for the better part of two decades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never heard of this band, so I did a bit of research,â&#x20AC;? Roper explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re this band that played in Chilliwack from 1982 to 1984; they released a cassette tape and basically disappeared from history. But now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve resurfaced, just by chance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are lots of surprises in the scene. There are a few bands missing from the compilation, but I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fairly good representation of the Fraser Valley scene.â&#x20AC;? And while not much ties these bands together besides proximity, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also bonded by a sense of communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which, as Roper proves, is enough to keep a local music scene thriving. All 31 tracks of Old Clayburn are available to stream and download online for free at birdsofcanada.bandcamp.com/album/ old-clayburn.

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Four young rising vocal talents will present arias from two beloved operas in an Aldergrove concert, Saturday evening, July 26. White Rock-based opera repertory company, Cantanti dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oro, will perform highlights from two of the most romantically charged and passionate operas, Bizetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiery Carmen, and Pucciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart-wrenching La BohĂ¨me. These sensational operas will be brought to life by a thrilling quartet of world-class opera singers, on the verge of having major careers. They have sung on international stages including Canada

and the U.S., Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. Under the musical direction of pianist and maestro, Richard Epp, over the course of two hours, they will take you on a roller-coaster of emotions as they perform highlights and narrate the stories of two of the most popular operas. Lyric soprano Shadan Saul, with her passionate, gorgeous and warm voice will sing both Don Joseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlfriend, Micaela, in Carmen, and Mimi in La BohĂ¨me. Lyric tenor Sunny Shams will bring his round, velvety and

commanding voice to sing the intense Don Jose in Carmen, and the young romantic poet Rodolfo in La BohĂ¨me. Lyric baritone Jose Ramirez Solano sings the suave Toreador in Carmen, and the painter Marcello in La BohĂ¨me, with his seductive, brassy and masculine baritone voice. Mezzo soprano Francesca Corrado turns up the heat with her sultry, dark tones and earthy depth, to portray the sensual gypsy Carmen. Collaborative pianist and conductor Richard Epp will provide the one-man orchestra tour-deforce on the piano, as he helps set the moods and reflect the drama

with his expert touch, sensitivity, and knowledge of the multifaceted plots of these operas. This production by Cantanti dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oro will be presented Saturday evening at 7 p.m. in Aldergrove at St. Dunstanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, an open and acoustically warm performance space. Tickets for this performance are $25, and will be available at the door, or contact Cantanti dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oro ticket office at 604-7254220 for more details and to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the office of St. Dunstanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3025 264 Street, Aldergrove, call 604856-5393.

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The Mission Folk Music Festival is set to begin this weekend. Organizers and volunteers are putting together some final touches in the program, and festival founder, Francis Edwards, is excited about the talent that will be on display at Fraser River Heritage Park, July 25-27. He is looking forward to special guests Dervish from Ireland, and Quartetto Gelato, with members from Canada and Poland. Formed in 1989, Dervish has been enchanting crowds around their world with their rollicking

reels and melodious melodies. The band is now composed of six members: Brian McDonagh (mandola), Cathy Jordan (vocals, bodhran, bones), Thomas Morrow (fiddle), Michael Holmes (bouzouki), Shane Mitchell (accordion), and Liam Kelly (flute, whistles). The group released its 14th album last year and signed a publishing deal the year before that. Quartetto Gelato has enchanted audiences worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and humour for almost two decades. Peter Do Sotto is the founder of the group. He is a seasoned

classical violinist and a gypsy virtuoso. Alexander Sevastian is a fourtime world accordion champion who emigrated to Canada from Russia in 2001. Elizabeth (Liza) McLellan brings her classical charm and sought-after skills as cellist. Talented multi-instrumentalist Colin Maier rounds out the group on oboe. Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dulsori is another group to keep an eye on, said Edwards. The Dulsori ensemble works with the percussion phenomenon known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;pungmul,â&#x20AC;? used by Korean farmers to summon

and celebrate the elementary natural forces. Their instruments imitate the sounds of the natural world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thunder, lightning, rain and wind. Through synchronized drumming, the ensemble accumulates energy, thus asking for exuberant joy. Through the throbbing of the drums they rekindle forgotten Korean celebratory rituals in accordance with their modern musical feeling, transforming the old tao philosophy into a passionate musical act. For tickets, and a complete list of performers at the festival, visit missionfolkmusicfestival.ca

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Opera in the Country - soprano Shadan Saul, tenor Sunny Shams, baritone Jose Ramirez Solano, mezzo soprano Francesca Corrado and pianist Richard Epp perform highlights from Bizet’s fiery Carmen, and Puccini’s heart-wrenching La Bohème, Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. Tickets $25, to reserve call 604856-5393. Community Campfire Jam: Open Mic - Friday, July 25, 7-9 p.m. at Derby Reach Regional Park, Langley. Meet at Edgewater Bar, west of the campground. Come out and join the music-jam around the campfire. Bring your voice, a musical instrument, shaker or drum. You can play along or take the microphone and let the crowd play along with you. Bring your own chair and a mug for a free hot chocolate. Complimentary marshmallows and roasting sticks will also be provided. It’s good old-fashioned fun for all, children and adults. Presented by Metro Vancouver. For all ages. Free - drop in, no registration required. Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, July 25 at fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604531-1923 or 604-581-0313. Chicago Experience - featuring Kenny Cetera, Monday September 22 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets are $42.50 (plus Facility Fee and Service Charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Brigade Days - Aug. 1-4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join HBC workers, Aboriginal traders, and trappers as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills. The weekend features a large period encampment, and the “Arrival of the Fur Brigades” canoe re-enactment at 1 p.m. Monday. Regular admission fees apply; free for annual pass holders. Info: Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Ave., 604513-4777, www.parkscanada. gc.ca/fortlangley Fab Forts Day - Aug. 17. Celebrate the building of our nation with historic weapons and family activities. Regular admission fees apply; free for annual pass holders. Info: Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777, www. parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley Fort Farm Fest - Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore the heritage garden and feed the farm animals at this authentic Hudson’s Bay Company fort. Built in 1827, Fort Langley’s workers operated a 2000-acre farm. Watch our cooper make a barrel, the container of choice for exporting butter and potatoes! Compete in the farm relay and watch farmrelated demos. Info: Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-

4777, www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ fortlangley Fraser Valley Watercolour Society - exhibition at The Reach, July 17-September 28. Artists’ Reception Thursday, July 17, 7-9 p.m. at The Reach Gallery, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Theme is “Celebration: 25 years of fun, friendship and painting together”. Society welcomes new members. Members meet weekly. Info: Carol Portree at 604-850-9694 or Anne White at 604-855-5363. Teen Book Chat Summer Games Extravaganza - Interactive games, food, prizes and more! Join us for an hour and a half of summer fun. For Grades 6-9. Registration required. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, July 24, 3:305 p.m. Deborah Strong Artist’s Open House - Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 20916 - 49A Avenue, Langley. Strong works in lifelike, highly detailed coloured pencil drawings as well as lively paintings on silk. Preview her work at www.catnmousedesigns. com and read about her artistic exploits at strongatart.blogspot. ca. Info: 778-895-0211 or Email: catnmouse@telus.net 27th annual Mission Folk Music Festival - at the beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park, July 25 to 27. The roster is brimming with artists from Ireland to Korea, West Africa to Winnipeg, Fiji to Bellingham, Victoria to Cuba and beyond. Go to the website: http://www. missionfolkmusicfestival.ca/ and check out the artists, get your early bird tickets before June 30. Rockin’ River Musicfest - at Mission Raceway Park (32670 Dyke Rd., Mission), will feature acts such as Rascal Flatts, Terri Clark, Gord Bamford, The Road Hammers, Hey Romeo, Julian Austin and many more in its Aug. 7-9 lineup, performing on three stages. Early bird tickets and camping reservations are now available at rockinriverfest.com

E.T.: The Extra-Terestrial Movie in the Park - free family presentation of E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial, Saturday, August 16, showtime at dusk at Aldergrove Athletic Park, next to Aldergrove High School, 20770 - 29 Ave. Barbecue and concession on site, also kids’ activities. Info: aldergroveba.ca David James & Big River - tribute to Johnny Cash with special guest Darla Kendrick as June Carter, Saturday, August 23 at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd, White Rock. Tickets are $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Coast Capital Playhouse Box Office. Charge by phone 604-536-7535 online: www.whiterockplayers.ca Hope Brigade Days - presents Aaron Pritchett with special guests Roger “Schmidt” Dalton and Me And Mae, Friday, September 5 at the Hope Sports Bowl in Hope. Tickets are free with your fair admission. Reserved seating is available for $30 (plus service fees) at Ticketweb. Charge by

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Aldergrove Dodgers’ catcher Nolan Premack takes a great throw from team mate Brendan O’Grady for the out in their peewee AAA baseball game versus Richmond Chuckers, Thursday, July 17 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.

Megan Champoux has returned from the BC Games with a bevy of medals. At the BC Games in Nanaimo she won the Silver in high jump, Gold in the 80m hurdles, Silver in the 4 x 400 relay, Gold in the 200 m hurdles, and set a new BC Games record. Megan is 14 years old and lives in Aldergrove. She trains with the Langley Mustangs track and field club. This is her fifth season with the club. Megan won all her events at the trials for her zone back in May. This was her second time to the BC Games. In 2012 she competed in equestrian show jumping where she received a Gold and Silver medal. Megan just recently has been named to the BC provincial team for the national championships that will be held in Langley in August at the McLeod Athletic Park

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Led by swimmer Karina DuPaul and her four medals, Langley athletes cashed in at the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games last week. The Games ran July 8 to 12, primarily at the UBC campus in Vancouver. DuPaul found the podium four times in her six events in the pool. The Langley swimmer won gold in the 100 individual medley, a pair of silvers in the 100m breaststroke and 50m butterfly, and bronze in the 100m butterfly. She also placed fourth in the 100m freestyle and fifth in the 100m backstroke. Another swimmer, Josh Low captured a pair of medals in the pool, winning gold in the 25m freestyle and silver in the 25m butterfly. He was also fourth in the 25m backstroke. Trisha Boyle finished with a fourth-place finish in the 25m back-

stroke and seventh in the 25m freestyle. Her relay team also came fifth in the 4x25 freestyle. In five-pin bowling, Ashleigh King and Tyler Page won gold in their respective divisions, while Jennifer King won silver in another division. Jas Nagra just missed the podium in his division, placing fourth. The four bowlers also teamed up with Ridge Meadows’ Brent Langridge to win gold in the team bowling Division D competition. In the athletics competition, Abigale Calvert won a trio of bronze medals in the long jump, 100m and 200m. She also placed sixth in the shot put and seventh in the 400m. David Cairns won silver in the 100m and was seventh in the long jump and eighth in both the shot put and 200m. Andrea Zonneveld finished fourth in the 100m and long jump

and seventh in the shot put. And Dustin Beard was sixth in the shot put, seventh in the 1500m and eighth in the long jump. The B.C. Warriors — made up of Langley’s Sean Annan, Carson Buzdegan, Chris Lawrie, Kyle Liftin, Trevin Martel, Kailyn Potomak, Alastair Singh, Matthew Williams as well as Campbell River’s Andrew Wainwright and North Shore’s Tyrone Liebenberg — won gold in basketball while two other Langley players — Karl Beugh and Chris Shaxon — helped the B.C. Eagles takes bronze in the division. And members of the Team B.C. Langley Dynamite softball team won silver in Division D. The Dynamite players from Langley are Chris Beugh, Christian Burton, Jade Deakin, Jaykob Low, Jenifer Burton, Jeremy Wright, Kathy Foss, Krista Sanders, Matthew Sanches and Stuart Stevenson.

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The Langley Mustangs grabbed 15 gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 2014 BC Athletics track and field championships jamboree. The meet was held July 11 to 13 in Kamloops. Leading the way was the Mustangs junior-aged athletes. Georgia Ellenwood won four gold (high jump, 200m, long jump and 100m hurdles) as well as a silver in the javelin. Ben Marshall (400m hurdles), Brittni Wolcyzk (javelin), Hannah Beaton (heptathlon) and Teagan Rasche (hammer throw) all won gold. Rashche also won silver in the javelin and James Helner took bronze in the high jump. At the youth level, Nickolas Colyn won a pair of gold medals in the 2000m steeplechase and the 3000m. Dean Ellenwood also found the podi-

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Photo at left, Aldergrove Dodgers’ Noah Tombe winds up for the pitch in their bantam A baseball game versus Surrey Canadians, Wednesday, July 16 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Above, Aldergrove Dodgers’ Jarrod Manick at bat in their midget baseball game versus Surrey Expos, Thursday, July 17 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.

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Aldergrove Celebrates 102 Years of ‘Fair Days’

Above, a Clydesdale-drawn carriage at the Fair Days Parade, Saturday, and below, tractors got some “air” at the antique tractor pull competition at the Aldergrove Fair both Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20.

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In a haze of gun smoke: Kenny Hess, country singer and founder of the Rockin’ River Music Festival in Mission, was the winner of the “celebrity shootout” section of the Canadian Fast Draw Championships at the Aldergrove Fair on Saturday, July 19.

Clouds and chilly wind fail to dampen Fair spirit By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

A cold wind and drizzling rain got the 102nd Aldergrove Fair Days off to a chilly start on Saturday morning, but as the day warmed up the crowds grew and the smiles broadened. It actually started out well with the Fair’s Car Show and Shine on the Friday evening, July 18, which enjoyed both great weather and great crowds. The parade officially got the events started on Saturday morning. The route was longer this year as it travelled from downtown Fraser

Highway then south on 272nd and west of 29 Avenue, to bring the parade entrants to the site of the Aldergrove Fair at the high school and community centre and adjacent parklands. There were so many competitions to take in, from the homegrown exhibits at the Aldergrove Agricultural Association Fair inside the Kinsmen Community Centre, to the Fast Draw Championships in a fenced-off area of the park. Kenny Hess, country singer and founder of the Rockin’ River Music Festival in Mission, was the winner of the

The 4H bunnies and animals were part of the agricultural exhibits, while below, Dan Suveges’ highly modified Ford Model T pickup truck was one of the many eye-catchers at the Aldergrove Fair Show and Shine, Friday, July 18 at the parking lot.

“celebrity shootout” section of the Canadian Fast Draw Championships at the Aldergrove Fair on Saturday, July 19. There were also Riding Lawnmower Races on the bicycle track, and the Antique Tractor Pull in the Athletic Park also featured a junior event in the form of Garden Tractor Pulls. A new addition this year was the Zucchini Racing Luge, which towered 30 feet above ground. Youngsters and the young at heart created and decorated their own zucchini race cars, which then were sent

hurtling down the luge track. The Chili Cook-off featured brisk competition between local chefs, with the judges’ favorite once again the team from the Aldergrove Legion. The main stage featured a wide range of local talents performing bluegrass, country and rock tunes, and the ever-popular midway kept the thrills going with their rides. The official opening ceremonies also acknowledged the great volunteers and top farmers in the community. Bill Ede of Aldergrove soccer received the Hilda Reddick commu-

The Aldergrove Legion team won the Chili Cookoff for the third year in a row at the Aldergrove Fair , and below, the Fast Draw Club members provided a 21-gun salute at the opening ceremonies on Saturday, July 19.

nity service award for his contributions to the creation of new sports field in Aldergrove, and Rachel Fitz, 11, received the Bev Gold youth community service award for her “Ride for Rwanda” fundraiser held earlier this year. Rob Wein of Clearview Horticultural Products in Aldergrove received the Aldergrove Agricultural Association’s Centennial trophy on behalf of his family at the Aldergrove Fair on Saturday, July 19. Founded in 1970, the family business mainly specializes in growing clematis varieties for the gardening market.

Youngsters enjoyed the thrills riding the midway dragon and the ponies (below).

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demanding took me to Ferryland. Established in 1621, this community south of St. John’s rests quaintly on the coast. While many clusters of homes do too, this one is particularly magical. After parking, it’s about a one-kilometre walk until you reach a lighthouse. Not just any lighthouse, but one that serves picnic lunches so you and your loved ones can enjoy a meal while sitting on blankets, partaking of a sandwich prepared on freshly-baked bread, sipping homemade lemonade and breathing in the natural beauty of the open ocean. Onto a higher paced adventure - sort of - was a stop in Brigus. One particular bridge was on my mind. The one that competitors in the Targa Newfoundland race fly over. The sign says 10 km/h. That’s not the case when drivers are blasting through the tiny waterfront community. But I wanted to be a part of the fun, even if I was at a complete standstill on the crossing. A trip to Newfoundland wouldn’t be complete without at trip to Cape Spear; Canada’s easternmost point. Looking out into the Atlantic, another iceberg lazily floats by as the humpback whales are out and breathing. A cool ocean breeze blows the salty air around. I could get used to this, along with the companionship of the 2015 Subaru Outback. The 2015 Subaru Outback has a starting MSRP of $27,995. Visit www.subaru.ca for more information alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Don’t allow your child to be an unrestrained projectile grappling with a rear facing car seat – as legally charge at any Volvo dealership. Thoughtful and fascirequired! After a few bruised knuckles and bruised nating text imaginatively illustrated throughout with head from bashing it on the door photos of child crash test dummies frame, Francis was installed safely as dressed in trendy attire. was his seat. It was penned for Sweden but the For years, the BC Automobile Associtext in the Canadian version has been ation Child Passenger Safety Program adapted to reflect our laws. While it is has provided solid information, required here that children under 12 resources and training to make ensure months must be placed in a rear-facparents do install these lifesavers coring seat, it’s acceptable for children rectly (http://www.bcaa.com/road-safe- by Keith Morgan aged one to transfer to a forward ty/child-passenger-safety/overview). facing seat. The Swedes take issue Now Volvo has produced a fabulous safety manual with that and say it’s better they stay in a rear facing called Children & Cars, which is available free of seat as long as possible, often beyond three years.

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Wed Jul 30 7:45pm vs. Nanaimo Timbermen Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey 2014-15 Season Ticket offer: Only $99! Until Aug 1, 2014 The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

public notices Japanese Knotweed Roadside Control Strategy Japanese Knotweed is an invasive species whose root system has the potential to ruin home foundations, roads, parking lots, sewerage, and water main infrastructure. The Township of Langley is working to eliminate the threat of this invasive plant. You may see markers along various roads identifying where Japanese Knotweed is located. Do not remove the plants or mow these areas. Improper removal of the plant could result in the plant reproducing rapidly or spreading further. The Roads Department is spraying a mild herbicide to control the Japanese Knotweed. The removal process will take several treatments and inspections throughout the year. After the roots are killed, the plant stock will be removed and discarded safely. For more information on the roadside control program, contact: Engineering Division 604.533.6006 tol.ca/invasive

Creative Coaches in the Park 3 -10 years Drop by for free creative fun in local parks, all summer long! Visit tol.ca/events for details. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

Glover Road will be closed at the CN rail crossing in Fort Langley on Wednesday, July 30 from 7am to 5pm. The closure is required to enable CN crews to repair the concrete crossing panels and to modify the elevation of the tracks at the crossing. A detour route is noted below.

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public notice Master These Water Wise Tips to Decrease Your Water Usage: Water Wise is a Township initiative delivered in partnership with Langley Environmental Partners Society. During the summer, the Water Wise team has been distributing door hangers and post cards to Township communities to provide general information to residents on how to conserve water this summer. • Limit lawn sprinkling to once a week for an hour. This allows your lawn to stay green while increasing the grass’s resilience to drought. • Fix leaks in your toilets, showers and faucets. Repairing leaks is a great and easy way to save a lot of water. • Replace old inefficient fixtures in your house with water-saving fixtures. • Spread a layer of organic mulch around your plants to help the soil retain moisture. • Use rain barrels to water the garden – the flowers love rain water. For more information visit tol.ca/waterwise. Langley Environmental Partners Society water@leps.bc.ca 604.546.0345

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The booklet explains that a baby’s head is large and heavy in relation to the rest of its body but its neck is just not strong enough to deal with the forces that would rock it in a frontal collision. And a detailed diagram of how neck vertebrae develops sure bolsters that assertion. In fact, the author argues we probably all should travel backwards for safety’s sake! This was a revelation: at a speed of just 40 km/h, a child that weighs only 30 kgs will suddenly weigh the equivalents of a tonne (1,000 kgs) in a collision. Imagine that baby as an unrestrained project . . . no don’t, it’s just too gruesome. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Car smashes are the leading cause of accidental death among children in British Columbia. According to government statistics, every year more than 1,300 children under nine are injured or killed. Putting that in scary perspective, that’s the equivalent of around five elementary schools. It’s estimated that the proper use of child car safety seats reduce the risk of injury by a massive 85 percent and death by 70 percent. Very frightening then to contemplate that around five percent of parents don’t put their children in seats and of those that do, more than half improperly install them. It’s an issue to which I’m particularly attuned after the recent birth of my first grandson. I found myself

Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. The work is weather dependent and the construction schedule is subject to change. Visit tol.ca/roads for the latest traffic updates. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

public programs and events Langley Demonstration Garden Summer Programs The Langley Demonstration Garden is having another fun-filled summer! An educational facility operated by the Langley Environmental Partners Society in partnership with the Township of Langley, the Demonstration Garden is located in the Derek Doubleday Arboretum in the 21200 block of Fraser Highway. It is open year-round to demonstrate sustainable gardening techniques and staffed weekdays from May to August. This summer, a number of fun and informative events, activities, and programs will be held and the public is encouraged to take part.

Langley Eats Local - Sunday, August 10, 11am - 2pm: This 6th annual event returns to the garden to celebrate local farmers, processors, and artisans. Sample and purchase items, from vegetables and berries to baked goods and wines.

Blackberry Bake-Off and Open House - Wednesday, August 20, 11am - 2pm: The annual tradition continues. Enter a blackberry creation (see contact below) for the chance to win local fame, or enjoy a locally-sourced barbecue lunch for just $5. Crafts for kids, and live local music for all.

Last chance to register for Eco Explorer kids’ day camps! For more information and to register, contact: Langley Environmental Partners Society garden@leps.bc.ca 604.546.0344

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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VACATION SPOTS

Fountain of Youth Spa and RV Resort Offers more vacation for less money, hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. www.foyspa.com or 888-800-0772.

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

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BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 The name your family has trusted for simple, affordable funeral service. Since 1961.

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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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 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a fulltime experienced sales person.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, July 25, 2014 to: Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com

No phone calls please.

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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900 EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

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

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We currently have full-time openings in our South Surrey Distribution Centre for:

EXPERIENCED MATERIAL HANDLERS (14.50 – 16.50/hour, DOE)

If you are reliable and quality driven this job is for you! Experience in shipping/receiving and forklift operation is required. Please submit your resume to HR@ebhorsman.com or apply in person at 19295 25ave, Surrey BC. For more information visit our website at www.ebhorsman.com.

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Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice. Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

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BISON Transport is looking for positive, team oriented Tractor Trailer Technicians for our expanding maintenance team in Langley. Great company with leadership opportunities. Competitive wages and benefits dependent on experience and qualifications. Red Seal and BC Safety Certification an asset. To apply, visit the Careers page on www.bisontransport.com.

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CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

LAB TECHNICIAN

Temporary Lab Technician for Fuchs Lubricants wanted until end of August. To perform Quality Control testing and sampling, data entry, filing, maintenance of equipment, calibrations, & customer service work. Perfect for science student enrolled in university in fall. Lab exp. mandatory. Located in Langley, BC. $17.00-$18.00/hr. depending on experience.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/ TRAILER MECHANICS K-Line Trailers is a custom transport trailer manufacturer in Langley, BC. We seek long-term, F/T, qualified Truck-Trailer mechanics to repair, maintain, inspect and certify trucks and trailers. Must have appropriate hand tools, be a solid self-starter but great in a team setting. MVI/CVI required, Class 1 drivers an asset. • Highly Competitive Wages • Health, Dental, RRSP Beneﬁts that grow with long-term employment Please email resume: employment@klinetrailers.com

Join one of North America’s most respected & fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors.

EXCAVATING • Drainage • Trenching • Clearing/Stumping • Certified Septic Installation Free Estimates

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Mike, 604.657.5800 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

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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

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.

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Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta & has won numerous employer awards.

HANDYPERSONS

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COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273

Flatiron Constructors has an immediate need for:

• Formwork Carpenters • Apprentice Carpenters • Skilled Laborers • Grade Checkers • Heavy Equipment Operators

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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)

This is an opportunity to join us in the Edmonton Area. The Northeast Anthony Henday Drive project includes the construction of 27 kms of six and eight-lane divided roadway, nine interchanges, two flyovers, eight rail crossing & two bridges across the North Saskatchewan River.

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710 FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

You can view all skilled trade and construction management positions and apply via

www.ﬂatironcorp.com or forward your resume:

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE FREE FILL 24/7 Structural - Organic - Concrete We Deliver 604-218-6554

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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Call Ian 604-724-6373

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $650. House pets. 778-588-1051,604-859-1724

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

778-997-9582

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE 26097 84 Ave. No insecticide. Weller Blueberry Farm. Open 8-7. Ready pick $1.50/lb, U pick .90/lb. 604-856-6817, 604-996-9275

PAVING/SEAL COATING

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2014 HARVEST SEASON July 16 - July 27 (Closed July 20th) 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. 2017 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove Place Your Order: 604-856-5844

Asphalt Grindings Available Material/Machine Leveling avail

7 days/wk. 604-897-5850.

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

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

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 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 Male Stud Services. Looking for a Maltese. Will consider Pomeranian. Reasonable fee. 604-302-6647

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ALDERGROVE: Newly reno 600 sqft office, retail, unique studio-like storefront space on Fraser Hwy. Negot. terms. David 604-328-4461

LOTS

2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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.

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RANCHER WALK OUT BASEMENT

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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.

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26528-29B AVENUE

SOLD

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

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$ 379,900

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LISTINGS WANTED Townhomes and ranchers wanted to sell. Market is now moving...

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 $1,400,000

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5568-201A STREET

#44-26892-FRASER HWY

MICHAUD GARDENS

BRADNER ASSEMBLY ZONED PROPERTY

33 ACRE PRIVATE BUILDING SITE

Take a look. Here you have it! The long driveway to a private buildings site is in, the city water is in, and there already is a shop for you to enjoy. This is not drive by as it’s too private to see anything. About 25 acres is usable the other 8 acres is ravine privacy. Take a look here and no GST on the sale.

Call Dan Flokstra for a private showing 604-857-1100 26 ACRES

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.

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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.

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27691 DOWNES ROAD

604-857-1100

SOLD

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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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.

$1,000,000

6525 LEFEUVRE ROAD

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.

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$ 2,300,000

1051 256 STREET

604-857-1100

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