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Rifles, cocaine, cash seized in Whitehorse raid ALDERGROVE’S 856 GANG E XPAN DIN G ITS TERRITORY, SAY YUKON POL ICE M Y LES D O L P H I N Bla ck Pre s s
a bullet-proof vest and several bags filled with ammunition covered a large table. The RCMP seizure of weapons, drugs There were also bags filled with Caand cash during a March 16 raid that nadian currency, although MacLeod targeted several locations in the Yukon did not confirm has a strong conhow much. nection to Langley. She did say the The bust is part of cocaine representan ongoing effort to ed between 45 and disrupt organized 90 individual sales, crime in Whiteif left uncut. horse, said Cpl. “But usually Calista MacLeod. drugs are cut with “We’re very aware all sorts of quesof the harm that tionable things so drugs and violence it could potentially do to our commube much more than nities,” she said that,” she said. during a news conSome of the items ference on WednesCPL. CALISTA MACLEOD were clearly relatday. ed to the 856 gang, “This investigaincluding a pair of black T-shirts with tion was focused on disrupting the the number emblazoned on the front. suppliers who bring drugs into our The gang, originally from Langley, communities, not just catching it after took its name from the prefix of phone it gets here.” numbers in the municipality’s comReporters were invited to view the munity of Aldergrove. Senior members seized materials at the Whitehorse can be identified by the numbers tatRCMP building on Wednesday aftertooed inside their lip. noon. Three rifles, four handguns, a Taser, Continued Page 4
This investigation was focused on disrupting the suppliers who bring drugs into our communities.
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An RCMP officer in Whitehorse, Yukon, displays a collection of weapons, drugs and money that was seized during a March 16 raid in the territory’s capital city. Police say the bust targeted members of the 856 gang, which has its roots in Aldergrove but has expanded into northern B.C., Alberta, the Yukon and Northwest Territories over the past decade
Two-year sentence for killing of Kwantlen elder MONIQUE TAMMINGA Times Reporter
Michele Serdar will serve two years in jail for shooting and killing highly respected Kwantlen First Nation elder George Antone. Serdar, now 43, was led away to jail after being sentenced in Surrey Provincial Court on Thursday. Many of Antone’s family, including his son, daughter-in-law, and siblings, as well as members of Kwantlen First Nation, including Chief Marilyn Gabriel, were in court to hear the verdict. Judge Peder Gulbransen said this crime is “heart breaking” and he found the victim impact statements ‘very moving.’ “They bring home what a terrible loss this
is for the community,” Gulbransen said. He went on to say that Antone was a “much loved and highly respected man. Crimes like this are like a wave of water. There is great sorrow, anger, fear and strong feelings of betrayal of the accused,” said Gulbransen. Serdar was also given three years probation, including having no contact with anyone in the Kwantlen band and also not to go on McMillan Island. It was suggested she should go into a drug rehabilitation home upon her release. But the judge said he can’t force her to, she must want to. Serdar has chosen instead to return to the family farm in Abbotsford and live with
her mom upon her release. time of the killing on March 5, She is also to stay away from 2011, was a ‘raging addict’ of alcohol, drugs and weapons. crack cocaine and was wantShe must also take medication ing to buy drugs but had no for her bipolar disorder. money the night of Antone’s Two years in jail was agreed death. upon by both Crown counsel Crown counsel Wendy Steand defense for the charge of phen said Serdar went over manslaughter. She declined to to Antone’s home, where she say anything in court. often cleaned, and shot him Days before the murder, Andead with his own shotgun. GEOR GE tone, a residential school surShe then robbed his home of ANTONE vivor, had gone to the bank all his money, covered him in Fort Langley and withdrew with a blanket, put his boots around $500. Some in the community were beside him and locked up behind her. aware of this. Continued Page 4 The court learned that Serdar, 39, at the
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About 60 animal rights protesters picketed the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove on Easter Sunday to say it should not be housing exotic animals and ought to be converted to an animal sanctuary. They called for a boycott. Zoo manager Jody Henderson said the group’s Facebook page was misleading because it refers to animal cruelty charges against the zoo but doesn’t mention the charges were stayed.
A pair of wire thieves left their transportation behind at the scene of the crime, said Langley RCMP. Police believe thieves driving a stolen scooter and a motor assisted bicycle were scared off somehow after stealing all the wire from inside a utility box near the interContributed photo section of 240 Street This motor scooter and a motor-assisted bicyand Rawlison Crescle were left behind at the scene of a wire theft cent on March 19. The wiring was lo- at 240 Street and Rawlison Crescent on March cated nearby, along 19. with a Honda scooter and a motor assisted scooter and the bicycle. bicycle, said Langley RCMP. If you have any information The ignition had been punched about this theft or the suspects in the scooter. Police believe the call Langley RCMP at 604-532suspect(s) had arrived on the 3200.
Rapid transit proposal questioned by Langley Township planner WOULD ONLY PROVIDE LOCAL SERVICE TO SURREY WITHOUT CONNECTING COMMUTERS TO VANCOUVER DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter
A TransLink proposal that would use a ground-level light rapid transit (LRT) line to connect Langley and Surrey, rather than extend the elevated SkyTrain system, has been questioned by a senior Township planner, who says the line may not help Langley commuters get to Vancouver and could mean delays for riders and a higher risk of accidents. In a letter to TransLink obtained by The Times,
Langley manager of transportation engineering Paul Cordeiro expresses a number of concerns following a March 9 workshop to begin “Phase 3” planning of proposed light rail lines to Langley and South Surrey. Based on the discussion at the workshop, it appears commuters won’t be able to use the Langley line to take rapid transit to Vancouver, the Cordeiro letter states. During the March 9 meeting, “comments were made about the LRT serv-
ing a local function” that appear to indicate the line is “not to facilitate Langley to Vancouver regional trips, but instead to predominately serve local trips,” the letter states. “The framework guiding the design of this project does not appear to be consistent with a regional serving rapid transit line” the letter adds. It goes on to request that TransLink “clarify the role and function of this major capital project …” The letter says that the line was originally de-
scribed as a “rapid transit alternative with slightly longer trip times as compared to the SkyTrain model.” The letter notes the line would run along Fraser Highway from Surrey into Langley at ground level, requiring the trains to cross several major road intersections, including Highway 15, described as a “high speed” major route and 200 Street, with an estimated 40,000 vehicles a day. Continued Page 5
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In the past 10 years it has slowly expanded to other Canadian cities, including communities in northern British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. MacLeod said the gang has increased its visibility and its activities in Whitehorse in the past year. “The drug trade in the North has connections to organized crime in Southern Canada,” she said. “These criminal organizations have not historically had much
direct presence in our communities. In this operation, the 856 gang has had much more of a visible presence.” When asked by a reporter if the gang had been involved in other crimes around the city involving drugs and guns, she said “they seem to go together.” Police are still investigating a drive-by shooting in February that left a woman injured. Earlier in the month, police found a fully automatic AK-47, a sawed-off bolt-action shotgun, drugs and ammunition inside a
Whitehorse-area storage locker. MacLeod said the public’s help is needed to put in a dent in the gang’s activities. “We need all Yukoners to help us bring the demand down,” she said. Police have charged 12 people with drug trafficking and weapons offences. Two men have made first appearances in territorial court: Bradley Prowal, 27, from Langley, and Lucas Radatzke, 30, from Trail. Police are still searching for Gerrit Houben-Szabo, Stewart
McCarthy and Augusto Duminuco while two others facing charges are currently in custody in British Columbia on unrelated matters. Houben-Szabo, 27, was arrested at the Whitehorse airport on Feb. 9 after Whitehorse RCMP received an anonymous 911 call that a man in the arrivals area had a handgun tucked in his pants. When Houben-Szabo was searched, police found 11 grams of cocaine and a knife in his pocket, but no gun. He was scheduled to appear in territorial court on a charge of
possession for the purposes of trafficking. Yukon RCMP conducted three raids on March 16. Two were vehicle stops, one off of the Alaska Highway at Trails North and the other on Mountain View Drive. Police also executed a search warrant on a residence in an undisclosed part of Whitehorse. Members of the Yukon RCMP Federal Investigations Unit, the Emergency Response Team and local investigators carried out the searches.
At the time, RCMP said the arrests were “the culmination of a police-wide effort to address a group of offenders in our community.” Steven Bullers, 40, from Whitehorse was facing a single count of trafficking in cocaine. Jeffrey Redick, 34,
and Taylor Wallace, 23, from Whitehorse as well as Jason Morgan, 33, from Abbotsford, were facing multiple charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon and possessing a loaded restricted firearm.
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According to text messages police retrieved, she then contacted her drug dealer and told them she had cash and went to get high. She also texted her then-boyfriend to say she had done something evil and would be punished. Antone’s brother Les found George’s body two days later . Her DNA was found on the trigger and barrel of his ‘goose gun.’ She had lived on McMillan Island, some 400 metres from George Antone’s home with her husband (Antone’s nephew) since she was about 18. She cleaned his home from time to time and was friends with his son and daughter-in-law. Many in the tight-knit community knew her. She stayed on the island for some time after the murder, while police were trying to find Antone’s killer. She even had tea with Antone’s daughter-inlaw in the very spot where the murder took place, the court learned. She was arrested in November 2013 in Quebec, charged with his murder. She pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in February. Serdar had spent three months in custody before a judge granted her bail 13 months ago. She moved into a Vision Quest home and has been working to be clean and sober. The court learned that Serdar has lived a troubled life, growing up with an abusive father living on a 60-acre plus farm in Abbotsford. She recently said she was sexually abused by her cousin’s husband from age three to 11. She began cutting herself by age five. She claims to have been gang raped by her brother’s friends at age 14 and tried suicide by 16. She graduated from W.J. Mouat Secondary with honours and went onto nursing school at University of Victoria and then onto psychological nursing at Douglas College. She graduated and began working as a family support worker with the Sto:lo Nation. She then became a child protection social worker. Prior to that, at around 20, she was diagnosed with anorexia and bipolar disorder. At 30 years old, she had been married to Antone’s nephew for some time. As a child protection worker, she took two children into her care, aged 11 and 16. They both hung themselves, three months apart, in her home. When the second one died, she drank an entire bottle of tequila and had a friend bring over crack cocaine. She has been an addict ever since. Through her lawyer, Serdar said that she had been prostituting herself for drugs for some time and went over that night to have sex with Antone. She claims that during sex, he did something that triggered a memory of her sexual abuse and she snapped, shooting Antone. In the victim impact statements, many of his family — especially his sisters — said they are not coping since his murder, suffering from headaches and depression. Antone’s son and daughter-in-law are demolishing his home and building a new home behind it. A memorial garden will go where Antone’s home once stood.
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One arrested after man stabbed Monday morning DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter
Police are investigating a stabbing incident in Langley City on 56 Avenue between 200 and 202 Streets that sent one person to hospital Monday morning around 6 a.m. A 32-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody, police said. Initial reports from the scene said the male victim suffered multiple stab wounds to the back and neck.
He is listed in serious but stable condition. Police said it appears the victim and the attacker did not know each other. One resident said the incident is believed to have begun inside an apartment building. However, the apartment building’s manager said the incident did not occur on the property. He believes it may have started at nearby Linwood Park and ended with the stabbing victim collapsing on 56 Avenue.
Train warning signs up in air BRENDA ANDERSON Times Reporter
It wasn’t exactly the answer the City of Langley was looking for. The mayor and council received a response from the program manager of the Roberts Bank Railway Corridor to a Feb. 12 letter in which the City demanded RBRC fulfill its commitment to install three electronic warning signs in the community. The signs, which were included as part of a project that saw a trio of railway overpasses built in Langley Township and on the border between Langley City and Surrey, have so far not materialized. Their purpose is alert drivers to the approach of a train and allow them to alter their route accordingly. In the letter, Robin Johnston states that when the project was put out to tender in the fall of 2014, the bids it received were well over
the $3.8 million figure budgeted. “The intention of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program is that the Rail Crossing Information project proceed subject to funding availability,” Johnston wrote. The response stands in contrast to a promise made by Cliff Stewart, vice president of infrastructure at Port Metro Vancouver, who told members of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce at their February meeting that the signs will be installed by the end of this year. Councillor Dave Hall expressed disappointment at the letter, saying when the City committed to the overpass project it was with the belief there would be a warning system put in place for vehicles. Rail traffic through the community is expected to double by 2021, with up to 38 trains passing through on any given day.
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It describes the busy intersections as “major conflict points” and warns “there is a potential for vehicle-train collisions.” Cordeiro calls on TransLink to hire a road safety auditor “for assessment of risks at conflict points based on the traffic volume, traffic speed, probability of a collision and the consequences of a collision.” Cordeiro also expresses doubt about the TransLink estimate that the Langley-to-Surrey trip would take 29 minutes on a ground-level LRT. “Township staff would like to discuss what steps will be taken to ensure that this travel time is met on a consistent basis,” Cordeiro says. “Specifically, we would like to review what policies and procedures will be put in place when considering additional stops or other items that may impact the travel time of the system, which is of primary importance to the Township, due to our geographic location.” A copy of the letter was distributed to members of Township council on March 19.
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Township honours its volunteers of the year FLOWERDEW, SWENSSON, ARNASON AWARD WINNERS NAMED AT BANQUET
The North Otter PAC has ‘kicked it into high gear’ to raise their goal of $83,000 by June to begin construction of a new play structure after reaching $53,000 with just a short time to go. The current structure was closed for a time over safety concerns until a parent volunteer and fabricator Curtis Main was able to make some custom repairs as a temporary solution. Since then fundraising efforts have included movie nights, a pub night, a craft fair and, most recently, a scratch ticket program that involved the students. Meanwhile at Wix-Brown, students were excited to open their new playground (pictured) in time for some nice spring
weather. Students, parents, the school community and generous sponsors joined together to fund the playground project and are thanked officially on a sign that also reads “the act of play is a crucial component in the successful growth of the brain, body and intellect.”
REMSS student receives local youth award year, is a founding member and president of Mountain’s awardwinning Green Team and serves on Langley Township’s Youth Advisory Committee. As well as a vigorous training schedule for gymnastics resulting in several provincial titles and competing in cross-country running, Sumara volunteers with the Quest Food Exchange. Sumara has been involved in many other programs and initiatives along with those listed and is truly deserving of this award.
Sumara Stroshein, an International Baccalaureate student at R.E. Mountain Secondary School in grade 12, was awarded the Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award by Township Mayor Jack Froese. Each year the Pete Swensson award is given to a local high school student in recognition of his or her athletic, scholastic and community efforts. Sumara has maintained at 94% GPA, allowing her to enter university directly into her second
A man who has been a driving force behind numerous special events in the Township and a couple who have worked as a team for more than 40 years to promote Langley’s heritage, protect historic buildings and serve its elderly residents were honoured last Thursday night (April 2) during the Township of Langley’s Volunteer Appreciation & Awards evening. Howie Vickberg received the Eric Flowerdew Award, while Ted and Lynda Lightfoot were named the John and Muriel Arnason Award winners. Student athlete and volunteer Sumara Stroshein was also recognized for her efforts with the Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award (see separate stories, page 2527) as the Township held its annual volunteer appreciation banquet at the Langley Events Centre. The Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award is presented annually to recognize the contributions volunteers make to the community. It honours an individual’s outstanding dedication to the promotion of quality of
life, through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits, and to the enhancement of the Township of Langley’s community spirit. A Township of Langley resident for 40 years, Vickberg embodies that spirit, having been a driving force behind a number of special events, fundraisers, and service clubs. As chair and a member of the organizing committee for Langley’s Relay for Life from 2005 to 2013, Vickberg was instrumental in helping the relay grow into an event that has attracted more than 90 teams and up to 900 people, raising millions of dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society. As director of protocol for the 2014 Langley BC Seniors Games, he helped stage an event that attracted the most participants in the game’s 27-year history, and called on the services of more than 1,000 volunteers. His efforts can also be felt locally as a judge with Langley Has Talent Continued Page 7
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and a driver with Operation Red Nose, and as far away as Melaque, Mexico, where he and a friend collected soccer equipment and school supplies. Vickberg, who served two terms as a Township of Langley councillor from 2002 to 2008, is currently a member of the Aldergrove Rotary Club, a Director of the Langley Animal Protection Society, and collects donations for the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign. Eric Flowerdew was a school trustee, municipal councillor, and member of the Langley Hospital Board. His commitment to volunteerism was unfailing, and in 1974 the Flowerdew family honoured his name with the award. Other nominees for the 2014 Eric Flowerdew Award were: • Brenda Singbeil • Cheryl Young • Gordon Zacher • Les Clay • Russ Simpson • Sharon Wells-Ackermans ••• The John and Muriel Arnason Award was established to honour two people who are advocates of literacy, culture, and learning, and work together as a team to make the Township a better place. The award was created in memory of Muriel Arnason, the first woman to be elected to Township council, and her husband, John. Muriel, who was made Freewoman of the Township in 2006, served on council for 26 years. This year’s recipients, Ted and Lynda Lightfoot, have been members of the Langley Heritage Society since 2005. Ted
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reach out to local seniors and encourage them to discuss their needs by helping with the committee’s community events, group discussions, and a survey. Also nominated for the 2014 John and Muriel Arnason Award were Dave and Kay Turner. “There are so many people in the Township of Langley who are willing to give their time, effort, and talent to help others and make this an exceptional community,” said mayor Jack Froese. “It really is an honour to celebrate our volunteers and let them know how much we appreciate everything they do. We have a lot to be thankful for.” Froese presented the awards along with co-emcee Cassidy Hryckiw, a Grade 11 student at Langley Secondary, who is on the Township of Langley’s Youth Advisory Committee.
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To say that Whitehorse and the entire Yukon Territory are unimpressed with the imports from Langley they are dealing with would be an understatement. The 856 Gang, once treated by some in Langley as a troublesome but inconsequential group of teens with little to do, has elbowed its way into the lucrative drug business in the north. RCMP unveiled the extent of its involvement in the territorial drug trade at a news conference in Whitehorse on Wednesday. The gang’s trafficking of drugs, use of illegal weapons and disregard for anyone else is certainly nothing new to police, or to anyone who has observed similar gangs in this part of the country. It’s all about taking care of those on the inside, and making vast quantities of money by preying on people’s addictions. While some drug gang members do get killed as a result of ongoing turf wars and the endless rivalries that exist between and even within gangs, there are always new recruits anxious to take their places. The appeal to a certain group of people is the notoriety, the money and the lifestyle. Quebec was once known as the centre for criminal gangs in Canada, but a great deal of that activity has shifted to B.C. As RCMP said on Thursday, the gangs that operate here have shifted their activities to the north, where there are people who are susceptible to drug use and ready to enrich the gang members and satisfy their cravings. The lax attitude towards drug laws in B.C., particularly at the court level, has helped gangs grow rich and powerful here. It has also led to fierce rivalries, such as that which led to the slaughter of six people in a Surrey high-rise. Two of those people had nothing to do with drugs, but were caught in the crossfire. Whitehorse residents are understandably nervous that such incidents could happen in their community. Already in February, a woman was injured in a drive-by shooting. Police also found a fully automatic AK-47, a sawedoff bolt-action shotgun, drugs and ammunition inside a Whitehorse-area storage locker. The 856 Gang may not be responsible for all the problems there — but their presence doesn’t help. It’s too bad they continue to cause trouble for people, both near and far.
Citizenship involves taking on responsibility On Thursday, I had the privilege In my opinion, covering of the face, of watching my adopted daughter whether by niqab, bandana or mask, become a Canadian citizen. is unacceptable for any formal pubThe ceremony took place at the lic act directly involving a person. Citizenship Court in Surrey. Eighty Faces tell us a great deal about people, from 18 countries, became a person. Facial expressions give citizens of Canada. others clues as to what that perIt was the second time I have son is thinking or feeling. We canattended citizenship ceremonies. FROM THE not fully interpret the thoughts of About 15 years ago, I attended one anyone else (and even understandwhich was part of the Langley Caning their words isn’t always easy). Frank Bucholtz Nonetheless, taking the citizenada Day activities at the airport. The ceremony was more formal ship oath with the face exposed in Citizenship Court, and perhaps I was should be essential, as it is when voting, or more focused this time around, both for applying for a driver’s licence or passport. personal reasons and as a result of the If Ishaq wants to become a citizen, she controversy over whether a woman should should be prepared to show her face, not be allowed to wear a niqab while taking only to citizenship officials, but also to those the citizenship oath. in attendance at the Citizenship Court. The case of Zunera Ishaq, who convinced Would she be allowed to use the niqab if a Federal Court judge that she should be she was a witness in criminal court, or if allowed to wear a niqab (face covering) at she was selected to be on a jury? the ceremony, is both legal and political. I was recently part of a jury selection The federal government has appealed the pool, and one of the points the judge made ruling, and people from the prime minis- while the jury was being selected is that ter on down have taken a strong interest being called for jury duty is one of our rein the case. sponsibilities as Canadian citizens. It has captured a lot of attention naIt’s not usually welcomed by most who are tionally and has focused attention on just summoned, but they understand that it is a what is at stake when someone seeks to responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. become a Canadian citizen. Wearing the niqab is not a requirement Judge Dane Minor said at Thursday’s cer- of the Muslim religion. Most Muslim womemony that becoming a Canadian citizen en around the world do not wear it. When does not mean leaving your country of we were in a town in Sierra Leone which origin or background behind. But he also is predominantly Muslim in 2013, I do not emphasized that Canada has values of its recall seeing any woman wearing one. own which must be respected by those Becoming a Canadian is important, and wishing to become Canadians. should not be watered down by one perHe emphasized that Canadian citizens on’s individual choice of facial wear. Ishaq not only have rights, but they also have re- has not shown the responsibility which is sponsibilities. an essential part of citizenship.
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Road rules refresher As new drivers, we’re taught the left lane is passing, getting ready for a left turn and they for moving out of the way of an obstruction. It’s
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Addictions everywhere Editor: Re: “Two years in jail for killer of Kwantlen elder” (www.langleytimes.com, and p. 1 of this edition). My community has endured a great many atrocities since Simon Fraser first plied the waters in our unceded territories in what is now called the Fraser River. We have endured colonialism, smallpox epidemics, abject racism, abject poverty, residential schools, segregation, cultural genocide, loss of land, loss of language, and many years of adverse phenomenons that have always stacked the odds against us. We have strived to become an equitable and strong entity in the growing communities in which our lands have been enveloped, and we have a self-determined vision we carry and assert for ourselves. Despite these adversities, and engrained within that rubric, we must contend with our adversaries as well. These include ignorant media, an unco-operative government structure, and misinformation about who we are, which has been given to society by our education systems inter-generationally. Then we deal with everyday ignorance on top of all that. We as a community have made great strides in the last 217 years. We have overcome a great deal of external environmental impacts and are doing a fair amount of work in our local schools at the forefront of education, in the arts and in the environment. We have made impacts as a sustainable economic model and have formed good governance. We pride ourselves a great deal on how good our working relationships with community partners have become over the years. Believe me when I tell you, it hasn’t been given to us. We have worked hard for every ounce of respect that we carry with us, and we will never again let external influences take us down a notch. The article written about our dearly departed member of our family and the circumstances leading up to his death do not iterate that strength and resilience in any way. The articles published by our local newspapers will only serve as a refuge for further ignorance and misunderstanding of the beauty and marvel that is the Kwantlen family. Addictions affect all levels of society and are by no means relegated to the time and place depicted in the article. It’s a problem everywhere. Our challenge is to face it and make a better tomorrow for our youth, so we may never have to endure a tragedy like this ever again. I am standing strong with my Kwantlen family and will encourage every single person in my community to see ourselves as nothing less than as exemplars of fortitude and resilience. We are a peaceful, safe, and loving community despite this tragedy. We will continue to thrive and overcome the onslaught of violence in our homes — here and anywhere else violence finds respite in this evergrowing and changing place we call home. BRANDON GABRIEL, KWANTLEN FIRST NATION
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Writer’s views need challenging Editor: The writer of the letter on the mimimum wage (The Times, March 31) is off-base with his conclusion that raising the minimum wage would somehow lead to unemployment and destroy businesses. No one can make a living on minimum wage. Joe Sawchuk needs to do the math. Minimum wage of $8 per hour is ludicrous. Look around you and see that utilities just went up, grocery prices are on the rise, housing is out of reach, and the list goes on. Sawchuk has a few “issues” with the idea of people earring a decent wage that allows them to earn a living. I, and several others, would very much like to be able to
understand his point of view but cannot because he supplies no address — email or other. Yet your paper and others continue to publish his point of view without printing any opposing views. This is not fair. I have sent letters to your paper regarding this person and his “power of the press” and I know of others who have. Not one of our letters has ever been printed. Sawchuk needs to be challenged with other ideas — isn’t that what an opinion page is supposed to do? Please show that you run a fair and unbiased newspaper. DONNA WALKER, LANGLEY
No safeguards in euthanasia Editor: I’m responding to Shelby Deglan’s letter, “Many safeguards in proposed euthanasia bill,” (The Times, March 31). There are no safeguards once you legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. We can use Belgium as a model because they have legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide. In Belgium, terminally ill is not well-defined and could mean anything. If you have a mental illness, you can be euthanized. If children are deemed terminally ill, they can
be euthanized. It is questionable whether all patients give their consent to be euthanized. Doctors are supposed to report all euthanasia deaths, but not all are reported. Nurses are not allowed to euthanize patients but there are some that do it. We need better palliative care in Canada — not euthanasia and assisted suicide. DEAN CLARK, LANGLEY
Transit projects take a back seat Editor: The proposal to spend $7.5 billion on transit mega-projects sounds like a lot, but is actually about the amount of money the BC Liberal government has spent on a variety of transportation projects since 2001. These projects include the Sea to Sky highway, new Port Mann Bridge and Highway 1 improvements, the South Fraser Perimeter Road, the Canada Line and Golden Ears Bridge — and there are many others. The provincial government did not go to taxpayers and ask for money for these projects. Suppose you are one of the mayors in Metro Vancouver who wants to spend the same amount of money on new
transit projects. Then you’re unlucky. You have to hold a plebiscite and ask people “Will you agree to raise the sales tax half of one per cent to fund transit?” Many people will say “Not a chance” and then will vote ‘no.’ So it’s great to be the premier of B.C. if you favour transportation mega-projects. It’s not so great if you are one of the mayors who favours more buses and more rapid transit lines. DAVE JAFFE, VANCOUVER
Smart meters a ‘necessary step’ Editor: Since 2011, BC Hydro has been upgrading its electricity meters throughout the province. Completing the installations of the remaining meters is a necessary step so that all customers can benefit from a modern grid. BC Hydro contacted the customer referred to in your March 26 story several times to let them know we required access to our equipment. Disconnecting a customer’s electricity service is taken very seriously, and is always a last resort. The radio-frequency signals BC Hydro’s smart meters use to communicate are safe and similar to those used for decades by televisions, radios and other common household devices. B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, Health Canada and the World Health Organization all confirm the
wireless meters pose no known health risks. In fact, independent testing shows a BC Hydro smart meter only communicates for about 1.4 seconds per day at a signal strength less than 0.5 per cent of Health Canada’s Safety Code 6, the official radio frequency exposure limit within Canada. Once the new system is complete, the modernized grid will help BC Hydro improve its management of the electricity system, lower costs, reduce theft, encourage conservation and automatically detect outages. GREG ALEXIS, SMART METERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE, BC HYDRO
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‘No guarantee’ tax will stay at 0.5 per cent gestion Improvement Tax and not just Metro mayors gives him little comfort. “We don’t know who the government will be in the future and the NDP is very excited to give TransLink every dollar they could possibly want,” Bateman said. “There is no guarantee it stays at 0.5 per cent.”
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There’s no guarantee the tax won’t rise in the future but Moore insisted there’s no need to increase it — he said the $250 million per year it would generate fully funds the region’s share of the plan. No campaign head Jordan Bateman says TransLink or the mayors may push for more improvements 15 years from now by increasing the tax above 0.5 per cent. Yes coalition spokesman Bill Tieleman said no increases could happen without provincial government legislation. “There’s only one body that can raise or lower sales taxes in British Columbia and that is the B.C. provincial government,” Tieleman said. “TransLink can’t do it. The mayors’ council can’t do it. The individual mayors can’t do it.”
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notice of public hearings BYLAW NO. 5134
Proposed Zoning Changes
Proposed Neighbourhood Plan Amendment
NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing.
AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.
AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing.
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BYLAW NO. 5133 APPLICATION NO. RZ100418 OWNER:
BYLAW NO. 5139 APPLICATION NO. RO100121
Louise Evans 8650 - 217A Street Langley, BC V1M 3S7 Danny Evans 8650 - 217A Street Langley, BC V1M 3S7
LOCATION:
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QC Holdings Ltd. 310, 5620 - 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3K2
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BYLAW NO. 5133
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Lot “B” Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 16858 Lot 10 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan 16858; Block 1 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094 Lot 9 Block 1 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094 West Half Lot 8 Block 1 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094
PURPOSE:
MAP 1
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LEGAL:
Lot 13 Section 30 Township 11 New Westminster District Plan 25749
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Bylaw No. 5133 proposes to rezone property from Rural Zone RU-1 to a new Suburban Residential Zone SR-3A.
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This application will facilitate a 2 lot single family subdivision.
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Bylaw No. 5134 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 and Civic Institutional Zone P-1 to Comprehensive Development Zone CD-77. A Development Permit for the first phase (161 units) is being considered in conjunction with this bylaw. A Development Permit for the second phase will be considered in the future. This application will facilitate the development of 262 townhouse units.
AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5133 and 5134, Development Permit No. 100772, and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from April 2 to 13, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or online at tol.ca/hearing. Date:
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Lot 9 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan BCP50948
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Bylaw No. 5139 proposes to amend the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan to permit future development of seniors’ housing on the subject site without first securing the designated elementary school site for the southwest phase of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan. A Development Permit will be considered in the future.
AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw No. 5139 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from April 2 to 13, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or online at tol.ca/hearing. Date:
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The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce will be moving to a new, larger facility on May 1st. The new address is #207, 8047 199 Street, Langley BC V2Y 0E2. In partnership with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce we are submitting recommendations concerning merging existing Inter-Municipal Business Licenses into one regional license to cover the entire lower mainland, and for expansion of the program to provide access to a broader range of businesses. • We have prepared a resolution that the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor calling for enforcement and consistent collection of taxes and duties at the Canada/US Border in accordance with enacted duty-free limits. • We are co-sponsoring recommendations with the Prince George Chamber of Commerce concerning implementing electronic voting in municipal and provincial elections. • We are also re-submitting recommendations concerning improvements to the Property Transfer Tax and its eventual elimination. The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made of up business and professional individuals who set the program of work and direction for our organization. As this Board of Directors term of office closes in June, the Nominating Committee is seeking interested individuals who wish to put their name forward to serve. If you wish to consider volunteering and would like more information on the nomination criteria and time commitment, please contact Executive Director, Lynn Whitehouse, at the Chamber Office: 604-530-6656 or lynn@langleychamber.com. Kristine Simpson, President
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The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its hugely popular Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the beautiful Pagoda Ridge Golf Course in Langley. This is a fantastic opportunity for your business to be a part of one of Langley’s premier golf tournaments. This tournament is professionally organized, caters to the wants and needs of golfers of all skill levels, and it is a terrific way to meet the men and women of our business community. “We are excited to host the Chamber tournament once again at Pagoda Golf Course. Golfers are guaranteed to have a wonderful time at the tournament,” said Chamber President,
Kristine Simpson, “Also, being an event sponsor is a fantastic opportunity for quality Langley businesses to showcase their services to other local business men and women.” The tournament is over half sold out so don’t miss out and book your foursome today! The cost to golf is $199.00 + GST per golfer and includes a tailgate brunch, shared power golf cart, 18 holes, gourmet BBQ dinner and prizes! To register as a golfer or for more information on the sponsorship opportunities please visit www.langleychamber.com or contact: Jaclyn Van Den Berg, Events & Communications Coordinator p: 604-530-6656 / e: info@langleychamber.com See you on the course!
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Members now have the opportunity to post their sale, discount or onetime offering online for potential customers/ clients. Using the Chamber’s Member Portal, members can upload logos, photos, flyers and choose their start and end date. This is an exciting opportunity to encourage Member-toMember transactions and the shop local movement. For more information or to obtain your username and password for the Member Portal, contact the Chamber office at 604-530-6656 or info@langleychamber.com.
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THE VOICE OF BUSINESS Technology Helps Entrepreneurs Improve Cash Flow Courtesy of Business Development Bank of Canada ~ www.bdc.ca You just finished a service call at a client’s business. Now you need to get paid. You used to have to trundle back to your office, create an invoice and send it off. Then you would wait 30 days (and often more) for your money. Today you can whip out your smartphone, log into a mobile billing service and enter the transaction details and your customer’s credit card information. The payment is processed on the spot, and your customer gets sent an electronic receipt right away. An e-invoice is also produced that gets entered in your accounting system. Managing cash flow is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. Information and communications technologies (ICT) can help by allowing for faster bill collection, better inventory control and tighter expense management. “Cash flow comes up consistently as the no. 1 issue for entrepreneurs,” says Jamie Sutherland, vice president and general manager of Richmond, B.C.-based Sage 50 Accounting. “It’s the life blood of a business. But a surprisingly large number of business owners don’t know what their key business costs are and how to use technology to control them, says Sutherland, whose company supplies accounting software products. “Automating how you track expenses, inventory and
income is an important step,” Sutherland says. “At least, you will have the pulse of what’s going on.” Then, entrepreneurs should explore how new ICT can help lubricate cash flow. For example, new accounting software allows companies to send an electronic invoice with a link taking the client to a portal where bills can be paid online. “It’s a lot faster than waiting for them to mail a cheque that has to be processed,” says Darren Root, executive editor of The CPA Technology Advisor and owner of RootWorks, a Bloomington, Indiana, consulting firm that advises accountants on technology. Mobile bill processing can speed up cash flow even more. The technology not only makes billing and getting paid nearly instantaneous, it also cuts mailing and paper costs; reduces the risk of NSF cheques; and frees staff from having to email or mail invoices and follow up on accounts receivable. But many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still reluctant to adopt new ICT for financial management, Root says. “There’s still a tendency to do things the same way they’ve always been done.” And when SMEs do buy new technology, Root adds, they often make the mistake of not following up with staff training on how to use it. “Don’t buy technology for the sake of technology,” he says. But with the right products and training, ICT can help ease cash flow headaches, Root says. “You can bill faster, get paid faster and control your expenses better.”
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Upcoming Chamber Events April 9
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May 20
June 11
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Open Late for Business at Angels There For You Home & Health Care
How to Sell to the 4 Personality Styles of Buyers Lunch & Learn
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May 27
Volunteer Recruitment, Recognition and Retention Workshop
Risk Management: Protecting Your Volunteers & Organization Workshop
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April 15 Abbotsford Business Showcase
April 21 Peter Legge Dinner Meeting
April 22 4 Easy Tips to Increase Your Engagement on Facebook Lunch & Learn
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WHO’S WHO at the Chamber EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT ~ Kristine Simpson, BDO Canada LLP VICE-PRESIDENT ~ Scott T. Johnston, Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP SECRETARY-TREASURER ~ Paul van Koll, Deloitte LLP
COMMUNITY DIRECTORS LANGLEY CITY ~ Mike Morrison, Envision Financial NORTH LANGLEY ~ Rick Barnett, Valley First Aid Ltd. ALDERGROVE ~ Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service Ltd. SOUTH LANGLEY ~ Kris Mohammed, Sun Life Financial
DIRECTORS AT LARGE CLAUDE CHOQUETTE, Audacious Living Inc. BRIAN DOUGHERTY, Horizon Landscape Contractors JANE FEE, Kwantlen Polytechnic University TAMMY REA, TD Canada Trust GARTH WHITE, Industrial Real Estate Broker SHERRI-LEE WOYCIK, Social Media Minder
New Member Spotlight Please Join us in welcoming the newest Chamber members! Pictured: (Left to Right): Leon Jensen, Hagen’s Travel & Cruises, Axis Impact Marketing. Inc., BrightPath Kids (Clayton Heights) and Upstaged Redesign and Decor. Not pictured: Crompton’s Auto Care, Dawn Construction Ltd., Homes in Langley Rosemary Papp, Walnut Grove Business Association and Willow Creek Organic Grains. For more details about all Chamber members please visit www.langleychamber.com for a complete Membership Directory.
Chamber offers Langley Not-for-Profits two upcoming professional development opportunities The Chamber of Commerce is excited to host two not-for-profit professional development workshops this May: Recruitment, Recognition and Retention and Protecting Your Volunteers & Organization. “Thanks to our event sponsor, Envision Financial, the Chamber’s Not-for-Profit committee is able to continue providing professional development workshops to the Langley non-profit community,” said President Kristine Simpson. “This year’s focus is on volunteer development with an emphasis on recruiting and protecting volunteers. We have a great line-up of presenters who will be able to provide valuable information and answer questions.”
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for Recruitment, Recognition and Retention to learn from three Langley volunteer recruitment superstars as they share their processes on where they find volunteers, how they train and recognize, and how they retain their volunteer base. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A following each presentation and a brief discussion about volunteer resources for Langley. On May 27, consultant Lilianne Whitmore will present Protecting Your Volunteers & Organization. In this
session guests will learn how to recognize and respond to unexpected situations in ways that will help programs become strong and flourish by choosing which risks to take and which to decline. Both workshops will be located at the Langley Senior Resources Society (20615 51B Avenue, Langley). Registration for each will be at 8:00 am and the workshops will be from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. The cost to attend each workshop is $35.00+GST for Chamber members at $45.00+GST for non-members which
includes a continental breakfast. People can register for one or both of the workshops by calling the Chamber office at 604-530-6656 or by visiting the Chamber website at www. langleychamber.com. For an up-to-date list of Chamber seminars and networking events please visit www.langleychamber.com. A special thank you to our sponsors:
Nine steps for delegating work more effectively Courtesy of Business Development Bank of Canada ~ www.bdc.ca A major pitfall for many growing businesses is the owner’s inability to let go and delegate responsibility to employees. In effect, the limitations of the entrepreneur become the limitations of the business. There’s no doubt it’s challenging to strike the right balance between maintaining control over your business and delegating to employees or contractors. But your refusal to hand over responsibility can take a devastating toll on business results, employee engagement and your personal life. Here are 9 steps to help you delegate tasks so you can focus on growing your business. 1. Take an objective look at your workload Analyze what you’re doing with your days by keeping a diary of your time for two weeks. How much time is dedicated to strategic activities and how much to dayto-day firefighting? Are there important activities and projects you’re putting off ? Now, consider which tasks could be performed by someone else to free you up to perform your highest value activities. BENEFIT—Identify low-level activities that are eating up your time.
2. Determine where your contribution is most needed Successful entrepreneurs know their strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps, you’re a whiz at sales and marketing, but are driven crazy by accounting. Why not delegate that and other areas of weakness to employees who are better at it than you? BENEFIT—Your No. 1 job is to lead. By stepping back and letting others who are better equipped to manage certain areas take some of the load, you’re making your life easier and improving your business’s performance. 3. Identify the best people in the organization Look for employees within your organization who are ready and able to take on more responsibility. When hiring, make sure to take the time to recruit “A” players who have skills that complement
your own. Create clear job descriptions, structured evaluation processes and fair incentives. These will help you achieve your business’s goals. BENEFIT— Your business will profit from diverse, complementary expertise. 4. Train. Coach. Empower. Trust Lack of trust is delegation’s worst enemy. With the proper training and coaching, your people can take on more complex tasks. Resist telling yourself you’re the only one who can do things right; or that it will take too long to train someone to do something. The initial time investment will be paid off many times over. BENEFIT—A sense of making a contribution motivates people and increases their productivity. 5. Share your business strategy with employees Don’t lead from an ivory tower. Having a shared vision of the future makes work more meaningful for your staff and gives them direction. BENEFIT—Obtain access to an excellent source of fresh, innovative ideas. 6. Develop repeatable processes Work to get your business processes out of your head and on to paper. They need to be clear, detailed and teachable. BENEFIT—You don’t have to be there
for things to get done. A process-driven business is also easier to sell if that time comes. 7. Focus on results Don’t get hung up on seeing staff adopt your working style. You want people who are focused on getting the job done, not worrying about how you would do it or what you’re thinking. BENEFIT— You might be surprised. Having always done something in a certain way doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best way. 8. Follow-up without micromanaging Successful entrepreneurs maintain control as they delegate. Commit to regular oneon-one meetings with key employees and being briefed on key projects to ensure you know where things stand throughout the company. BENEFIT—You are on top of your business and ready to provide advice and feedback to employees. 9. Encourage your direct reports to delegate Leadership starts at the top of the organization, but managers in a growing company also need to learn to delegate while keeping themselves and you apprised of developments. BENEFIT— Now you’re creating a healthy, professional corporate structure that will allow you to scale your company.
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PRESENTS Act fast to claim past child support Room 2075. To RSVP email ccls@kpu.ca. Langley Field Naturalist Society nature walk April 11, at Great Blue Heron Reserve in Chilliwack. Explore 325 acres of wetlands located on the floodplain of the Vedder River. Expect lots of activity within the heron colony. The reserve also has beautiful walking trails. For more info please phone 604-576-6831 or 604-888-1787. Langley Together Society presents Board Basics: 101 Specialists will lead separate group discussions on social enterprise, networking and partnerships, and board/ society membership. April 11, 9 a.m. to noon at The Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence, 6676 203 St. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for registration, coffee and networking. Cost: $15/person (includes coffee and snacks). Register by email at: support@ encompass-supports.com. Fraser Valley Dahlia Society Dahlia Tuber Sale April 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at George Preston Rec Centre, 20699 42 Ave. Hundreds of varieties available. Get advice right from the growers. For more information visit www.fraservalleydahliasociety.com. Dry Grad Adult Dance Fundraiser April 18, 7 p.m. to midnight at Murrayville Hall 22259 46 Ave. All proceeds to D.W. Poppy School dry grad. Silent auction, balloon pop and more. Over $6,000 in prizes. Live band: Trailer Park Playboys. Tickets: $20 per person. Phone 778-240-4168 to purchase. Shred-It Event April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Langley Senior Resources Society, 20605 51B Ave. Shred old tax returns, credit card statements and anything containing your personal information. No need to remove staples or paperclips. BBQ hot dogs and beverages by donation. All proceeds go to supporting our seniors in the community with programs and services.
Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation charity benefit Concert in the Country starring Todd Richard and Friends, opening act Danielle Marie Severinski. April 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 25039 8 Ave. South Aldergrove. Tickets $25. Call 778-278-3697.
Osteoporosis Canada Langley Branch monthly support group meeting April 13, 2015 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre, 20605 51B Ave. Paul Laviolette will be the guest speaker. His topic will be ‘Trigger Therapy’.
The Price of Procrastination Is the clutter in your home overwhelming you? Is procrastination affecting your productivity? Join professional organizer Ranka Burzan and learn three simple techniques. Please pre-register for this free program at the Muriel Arnason Library on April 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Langley Senior Centre hosts “The Social At The Centre” April 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 20605 51B Ave. Librarian Sunita Lakhanpal will explain the many services, programs, and devices available to seniors at the library. On April 23, Alice Kennedy will present a slide show on her travel adventures in Africa. Cost $4 for refreshments after each event.
Langley Field Naturalist Society nature walk April 24 at Grant Narrows Park and Pitt Polder Ecological Reserve/Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area. See nesting ospreys and perhaps sandhill cranes. Area is a major migration route for bird life and has the largest tidal lake in the world. For more info call 604-576-6831 or 604-888-1787. 87th Annual Bradner Flower Show April 10, 11, 12, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Bradner Hall and school, 5305 Bradner Rd. Abbotsford. Admission $2. Saturday/Sunday chefs, local wineries, special speakers & live music. For more info: Facebook.com/BradnerHall or bradnerflowershow@gmail.com.
Patient rights and advance care planning Informative program presented by Dying with Dignity Canada. Learn about your rights and how you can start making crucial decisions about your future medical care. At the following libraries: Brookswood Library Thursday, April 23, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walnut Grove Library Friday, April 24, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Murrayville Library Saturday, April 25, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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A small sign painted on the front window of Rosemary Wallace’s Freedom Arts Collective gallery reads “Creativity, Care and Community.” For Wallace, an artist, Langley board of education trustee and mother of seven grown children these are words to live by. “Art is for everybody,” she says, removing a pair of small paintings from the seats of two chairs, opening up a place to sit and chat inside her crowded gallery. “We’re vessels. Art comes through us and we share it.” For two years, Wallace managed the Langley Arts Council gallery when it was located on the Fraser Highway one-way, but the painter realized her dream of running her own gallery last August, when she took over the space formerly occupied by ABC Fine Arts. Continued Page 23
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Rosemary Wallace, owner of Freedom Arts Collective gallery on Fraser Highway, invites viewers to expose themselves to the elements as she presents Earth, Wind and Water, an exhibit of 100 pieces of original art, created by 28 Langley-area painters, sculptors, potters, carvers and jewelry makers.
Langley designers cut from a different cloth GRADUATING STUDENTS TO EXHIBIT THEIR UNIQUE LINES OF APPAREL AT RIVER ROCK Two Langley students are among 39 young designers whose work will be featured as part of the Wilson School of Design’s annual grad fashion show in Richmond on April 9. Cassandra Bucholtz and Devon Okamoto will both unveil their original clothing on the catwalk at the River Rock Casino and Show Theatre tomorrow evening. The 2015 Fashion Show, presented by Tamoda Apparel, will feature nearly 40 emerging designers, each with a unique apparel line. The runway event will showcase the skills the students have honed over four years studying fashion design and technology. “The process is what excites me the most,” said Bucholtz, whose passion for upcycled vintage clothes and natural materials inspired the emerging designer’s line The Poetry of Cloth. “From the development of the season concept to the cutting and sewing of each garment, the reward will be to finally see it all come together on the runway and being able to take that sigh of relief before jumping into my next endeavour.” Like the uniqueness of poetry and the craft that goes into it, Bucholtz has worked hard to create a line of timeless pieces that are in themselves pieces of art.
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Designs by Langley university students Cassandra Bucholtz and Devon Okamoto will be among the clothing displayed at River Rock Casino and Show Theatre tomorrow night (April 90). Bucholtz’ designs (left) are inspired by her passion for upcycling vintage clothing, Okamoto has created a line of gender neutral children’s wear. “There is such an excess of trends and mass clothing being made today,” she said. “The Poetry of Cloth is my step toward slowing down consumption and appreciating the fine detail in one-of-a-kind pieces; creating that connection between the designer, the buyer and the garment.” For Okamoto, a 2011 Langley Senior Secondary grad, the show offers the opportunity to unveil her
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Since then, she has filled the small gallery with an eclectic mix of canvases, clay, glass and wood, photos and jewelry — all of it created by Wallace and other (mostly) local artists. And all of it is available for the public to appreciate as part of her current exhibit, titled Earth, Wind and Water. She chose the title for the show, which is comprised of about 100 separate pieces by 28 artists, to reflect the overriding themes of the pieces in the display. Many of the paintings depict
various elements of nature — whether through representative or impressionistic styles. “You can see the wind,” says Wallace, pointing to one painting of a meadow, its tall blades of grass bending against an invisible force. “And water is such an essential part to nurturing everything — it makes everything grow.” Although her gallery is still in its infancy, there are a handful of artists whose work always hangs on the walls or covers the shelves. Wallace is hoping to develop the space into a true collective, where artists can nurture one
another’s creativity. In fact, the next exhibit will be titled Women and Nurturing. “The exhibit will showcase women in their capacity for showing compassion, understanding and giving through the nurturing of other (people) animals and the world in which they work and live,” said Wallace. The Earth, Wind and Water exhibit will be on display until Friday, May 1. An artists reception will be held on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Freedom Arts Collective is located at 20573 Fraser Hwy.
Musical men to hit Langley stages Bobby Bruce’s tribute to Neil Diamond, Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band will perform Thursday, April 30 in the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre 20393 Fraser Hwy. Tickets are $39.50 (plus facility fee and service charge) at casino guest services. Call 604-530-2211 or visit www.ticketweb.ca. Doors open at 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. ••• Orpheus Male Choir is bringing its “We Are One” concert to Langley. The choristers’ collective voice will rise on Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in Langley Community
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At some schools, it is easy to see which students stand out as leaders. But that is not the case with Sumara Stroshein-Blagborne. There is no denying that the 17-yearold is a leader at R.E. Mountain Secondary School, but for those not familiar with her, it would be hard to know just how much she does. “She is quiet, she is unassuming, she is humble,” said Cora Pickering, a counsellor at the school. “You would never know she is doing all this stuff. She is not someone to pat herself on her shoulders. “Her leadership, organizational and communication skills enable her to successfully juggle her many activities. Very reflective, very principled, and she is highly respected by absolutely everyone. She is a workhorse, but she is also a quiet leader. She just gets things done,” Pickering added. And her ability to get things done has resulted in Stroshein-Blagborne winning the 2015 Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award. Stroshein-Blagborne was one of eight nominees for the award (see pages 26 and 27) which is given to a Langley secondary student in recognition of their athletic, scholastic and community efforts. Stroshein-Blagborne received her award at the Township of Langley’s volunteer and appreciation awards evening last week (April 2) at the Langley Events Centre banquet hall. Pickering wrote a nomination letter in support of the Grade 12 student. Stroshein-Blagborne is part of the international baccalaureate program at Mountain and she has maintained straight As throughout high school and is one of the top four students in the IB program. She is the founding member and president of the school’s Green Team, spearheading the annual Green Team conference, serves on the Township’s Youth Advisory Committee. Stroshein-Blagborne volunteers with the Quest Food Exchange and has participated in the Model United Nations and the Red Cross Global Issues Symposium for Youth. An accomplished violin player, Stroshein-Blagborne has taken up the fiddle and performs with the Langley Community Music School’s fiddle group. She ran cross-country the past two years at Mountain, and used to compete with the Langley Gymnastics Foundation’s competitive team, capturing four all-around provincial titles. While she no longer competes,
she is still involved at LGF as a coach. Stroshein-Blagborne admits it is a challenge keeping such a busy schedule. “But I choose to do things that I enjoy, so you are motivated to put everything into them that you can,” she said. Perhaps her biggest passion is the environment, which prompted her to form the Green Team at her school two years ago. “It is inspiring how many people are committed to the environment,” she said. “It is just a commonplace thing, but obviously there is more that needs to be done. “It is not just social activities or local activities, it is more about global and political issues. Just contributing to that on a small scale has been a good experience for me and I look forward to continuing with that because I think it is something that really needs to be pushed forward.” Stroshein-Blagborne grew up in the Kootenays, has spent time in the Gulf Islands and was able see the beauty of Mount Everest. “I have had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of beautiful, natural environments,” she said. “That kind of thing really gives you perspective on the importance of supporting our natural world and doing what we can.” “The environment should be important to all of us,” she added. “A lot of people talk about saving the Earth and that kind of thing, but essentially we rely so much on the Earth that through our efforts, we are saving ourselves.” “That kind of perspective is very motivating. It is essential for us all. The injustices that are done are really frustrating and I for one want to do something about them.” Stroshein-Blagborne also had the opportunity to volunteer in Nepal and India during her Grade 10 year with Medical Mercy Canada, which provides medical services to remote populations. She led a children’s camp while there. Pickering said that despite being away for seven weeks during the school year on that mission, Stroshein-Blagborne’s grades did not slip. As for her post-secondary plans, Stroshein-Blagborne will attend either SFU, UBC or the University of Alberta where she will study health sciences. Stroshein-Blagborne wants to focus on biology and the connection between environmental degradation and people’s health, a very important topic that is emerging, she said.
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Nominees all excel in the classroom, Stories by Gary Ahuja photos by Dan Ferguson A look at the 2015 nominees for the Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award. The award is given to a Langley secondary student in recognition of their athletic, scholastic and community efforts. ••• ALIX JOHNSON (D.W. Poppy Secondary) While Alix Johnson has several extracurricular pursuits that have captured her attention, musical theatre is probably her biggest passion. “I like the group mentality of it,” she said. “You are working with the same group of people a lot of the time; you are putting on a big production and it is rewarding at the end.” An enthusiastic member of the Poppy musical theatre program, she has served on the technical crew, as stage manager, and as a set designer and builder. And her creative talents are also on display as a photographer and a member of the school’s Yearbook Club. Johnson is also a lacrosse, soccer and basketball player, as well as running cross-country. She is also a member of Team BC’s field lacrosse team. And if that’s not enough, the Grade 12 student is a member of the grad council, while also mentoring younger students and International students to help them integrate into school and social activities. All of this is done while maintaining a more than 90 per cent average in her classes. “I like to keep busy and do as much as I can,” she said, adding that those who know her would describe her as “hard working, probably bossy a little bit.” “I like to be in charge of things.” As for future plans, Johnson wants to get into journalism or graphic design. But first, she spends to spend the next year travelling. ••• CASSI SAUER (Langley Fundamental) Getting involved in a multitude of activities is a great way to broaden your horizons. “When you become involved, it opens up new doors,” explained Sauer. “I want to be involved with lots of different things. I feel like having a community connection and building relationships with people are very important. “You should be able to be involved in as many different aspects, I think that is important.” Sauer, a Grade 12 student at Langley Fundamental, definitely keeps herself busy. She plays soccer — both at school and at the club level with Langley FC Alliance — and volleyball, but took this year off from the latter and instead served as an assistant coach on the Grade 9 team at her school. Sauer has won the school’s Principal’s Award as well as the
outstanding effort award every year since Grade 8 while maintaining an A average. And away from school, Sauer keeps just as busy. She is a member of the Langley 4H Beef and Swine Club and also teaches Sunday school at Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church. And Sauer has spent the past two summers as a counsellor at Camp Qwanoes. She also went to Nicaragua in January with her school on a humanitarian trip. Sauer plans to attend SFU and study to become a pharmacist. ••• EMMA HARRISON (Walnut Grove) It was an extremely cold winter when Emma Harrison came in one day from playing in the snow. “I was freezing and soaking wet from the snow and wondering what it would be like to not have a place to get warm again,” she wondered. This thought prompted the then Grade 4 student to decide she was going to collect clothes for those in need. And since then, the now Grade 12 student at Walnut Grove, has felt the importance of giving back, especially locally. “I really feel there is an importance in serving locally in your community,” she said. “Meeting your neighbours and being able to communicate with them is just a deeper way of giving. It is not just sending money but it is giving your heart too. “Especially with teenagers, being able to see what you are doing in your own community, making a difference in your neighbours, it is a way to really connect and feel like a part of something bigger.” Harrison is also involved in her school’s Me to We Club through the Free the Children Organization, and has been on the school’s effort and honour rolls since Grade 8. Harrison also won the Aboriginal Achievement Awards for Excellence and Leadership. She is also a cross-country runner, and was previously on the school’s track and field team. That sport has taken a backseat to rowing, captaining the Fort Langley Youth Rowing Society since 2010 and becoming the first female in the club’s history to represent B.C. at the national rowing championships. Harrison is deciding between UVic, UBC and SFU, where she will study engineering while continuing to row. ••• MARIEKE DE VYNCK (Langley Christian) Faith fuels Marieke De Vynck. “A lot of it has to do with my (Christian) faith,” she said. “I believe because of what Jesus did for me, I should serve others.” The Langley Christian Grade 12
D.W. Poppy’s Alix Johnson.
Langley Fundamental’s Cassi Sauer. student has played soccer since she was five and volleyball since she was 11, and last year, she won her school’s Lightning senior athlete award. She also excels in the classroom, earning honour roll status every year as well as winning the school’s math and science award and French award. De Vynck has also spent the past two summers volunteering at Camp Qwanoes, doing the counsellor in training the first time and the leader in training program the second. The camp experience was rewarding and challenging. “It kind of took me out of my comfort zone and really taught me how to be a leader because I had to be an example for younger girls,” she explained. “It taught me a lot about myself and about other people
Walnut Grove’s Emma Harrison.
Langley Christian’s Marieke De Vynck.
and how I can serve in different ways.” De Vynck expects to attend either UBC or UVic next year and wants to study to become a doctor. “I just want to do whatever I can to use those skills to help others,” she said. ••• MICHAEL PRATT (Brookswood) Today, he is the president of the student council. But the future? Perhaps Prime Minister of Canada. Those are the lofty ambitions of Pratt, a Grade 12 student at Brookswood. Pratt was the youth representative at Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s round table last year. He has also been the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Rotary Club’s
Paul Harris Fellow, and a Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation Medal. He is also the co-founder of Langley Youth for the Fallen: A Walk to Remember, a project that saw dozens of trees planted at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum to honour the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan. Athletically, Pratt excels in basketball, soccer, cross-country, track and karate, being named the male athlete of the year and top PE student at Brookswood multiple times. He also has a 94 per cent average and is a provincial champion in French public speaking and is involved in the Universities Model Parliament. And being well-rounded and active in all facets is important. “The importance of that is to
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Brookswood’s Michael Pratt.
R.E. Mountain’s Sumara Stroshein-Blagborne. learn as much as you can and experience as much as you can because going forward, you are never going to know what skills you are going to need and what lessons you will need to succeed,” Pratt explained. “Each (activity) brings something on its own. “But I especially like seeing the results of hard work. “I like seeing the happiness or satisfaction it brings other people,” he added. “When you are volunteering and you make a positive difference in someone’s life or multiple people’s lives, that is the kicker that I really enjoy.” Pratt is attending UBC’s Sauder School of Business next year. ••• SHANNON WALKER (Langley Secondary) Shannon Walker envisions be-
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Aldergrove’s Terrisa Inthapanya.
ing an RCMP officer one day. “It is the definition of someone who wants to help others,” said the Grade 12 Langley Secondary student. “I am always willing to help people, I usually think of others before I think of myself.” Walker is the CEO of her school’s leadership team, is the student representative on the LSS community roundtable and the school planning council, as well as this year’s grad president. She is a peer counsellor and organizes intramurals and volunteers with score keeping through her PE leadership class. Walker was a founding organizer of Langley’s World Food Day and she travelled to Belize last year to help a rural school. She does all this, while also playing field and box lacrosse ,
winning the a Workhorse Award in community lacrosse and being on the only female on her school’s lacrosse team which won a silver medal at the tier 2 provincial championships. She works at an after school job, maintaining a B+/A average in her course work. Walker says she wants to make school a place students want to be. “Making other people want to come to school, keeping people involved, making sure everyone is happy to be at school rather than it being a place where they don’t want to go, rather make it a place where everyone wants to be,” she explained. Walker, who hopes to attend SFU next year, has already gotten a jump on her post-secondary studies as part of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Xcel
program, which allows high school students to take one university course per semester. ••• TERRISA INTHAPANYA (Aldergrove Community) Terrisa Inthapanya likes to keep busy. “I like using my downtime to further benefit myself,” explained the Grade 12 Aldergrove Community Secondary student. “Every time I am volunteering, I am growing, so I like to keep busy and surround myself with positive energies.” Inthapanya plays volleyball, rugby and basketball, with her skill and commitment earning her an unsung hero award, an all-star award and several most valuable player awards at tournaments. When she is not playing, she likes to coach, referee and score keeping for other teams. She is leadership and recreation leadership student who have provided more than 300 hours of volunteer service, helping the school and community events such as intramurals and the Breakfast Club. Inthapanya has served on student council and last year, took part in a volunteer trip to Belize. She has constantly been on the school’s academic and effort honour rolls since 2011. “I would say I am very determined. “Once I have a goal, I want to accomplish it,” she said. Inthapanya will attend the UBC Sauder School of Business, becoming the first person on her mother’s side of the family to attend university. ••• SUMARA STROSHEINBLAGBORNE (R.E. Mountain) An International Baccalaureate Diploma student, Stroshein-Blagborne’s scores in this rigorous academic program are so high that she can skip her first year of university and enroll directly into her second year of classes. The Grade 12 student has maintained straight As throughout high school. The founding member and president of Mountain’s award-winning Green Team, she spearheaded the annual Langley Green Team Conference and serves on Langley Township’s Youth Advisory Committee. She volunteers with the Quest Food Exchange and has participated in the Model United Nations and Red Cross Global Issues Symposium For Youth. A member of Langley Community Music School’s Fiddle Group, she has busked to fundraise for World Vision. As a member and coach of the Langley Gymnastics Competitive team, she has won four all-around provincial titles and took first all-around in the 2013 Canadian Western championships. A cross-country athlete, Stroshein-Blagborne placed in the top three at the Langley district championships each of the last two years.
When you are volunteering and you make a positive difference in someone’s life or multiple people’s lives, that is the kicker that I really enjoy. MICHAEL PRATT
When you become involved, it opens up new doors. CASSI SAUER
Meeting your neighbours and being able to communicate with them is just a deeper way of giving. EMMA HARRISON
It taught me a lot about myself and about other people and how I can serve in different ways. MARIEKE DE VYNCK
Every day I am volunteering, I am growing. TERRISA INTHAPANYA
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Registration still open for tournament Registration is still being accepted for the first annual Ryan Donaldson Memorial Hockey Tournament in June. The tournament is named in honour of Donaldson, who passed away in February 2014, and is being organized by his family. Donaldson, who was 17, had played with the Langley Minor Hockey Association. The tournament will be at Langley Sportsplex on June 13 and 14. Cost is $120 to register, while goal-
tenders will pay a reduced fee. Players can register individually and be placed on a team, or groups can register together. The registration fees will be used to help organize baseline concussion testing for the players participating. Each player will also get a jersey. In addition to the tournament, there will a beer garden, barbecue and other social activities, as well as a silent auction, 50/50 draw and raffle prizes. For more information or to donate
prizes, email ryandonaldsonmemorial@gmail.com. ••• The Langley Knights junior B hockey club wrapped up their first year by handing out their year-end hardware at their awards ceremony last week (April 1). Carson Rose took home the night’s biggest honour, picking up the most valuable player award. He led the team with 35 goals and was second in points with 60 in 42 games.
Oliver Alcock was the rookie of the year after a solid season that saw him score 29 points in 40 games. Levi De Waal won the Knights’ scoring title with 61 points, including 20 goals in 43 games. Dylan McCann was the player’s choice award winner and Colin Catchpole won the club’s leadership award. Blake Gorrill won the team’s most sportsmanlike player award and Nicolas Bizzutto won the team’s most improved player award.
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LABOURER WANTED Manufacturing company in Langley / Aldergrove requires a RELIABLE PERSON, F/T to start immediately. Duties include shipping, receiving, painting and general labour. Some heavy lifting required. Must have willingness to work, good work ethic, reliable transportation, and ability to take direction. Fax to Bill: 604-8566690 or email info@cannonbar.com No phone calls.
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Customer Service Representative
Overland West is currently seeking a full-time, day-shift Customer Service Rep. Quick data entry skills and ability to handle a busy call center required. Will train the right candidate for this position. SALARY TO BE NEGOTIATED
Please contact Diane Moses dmoses@overlandwest.ca
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Immediate Openings:
RAMP SERVICES AGENT
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta urgently requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence immediately. Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers
RATES & AUDIT CLERK
WELDERS
We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overflow support when required. In addition, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for five (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.
CWB ticket for SMAW & FCAW.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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 ** MONEY AVAILABLE ** 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages Use the EQUITY in your HOME for Consolidation, Renovation or Any Reason. Call Donna at BBK Investments Ltd. 604.341.2806
Salary depends on experience! Paid overtime! Fax resume: 604-533-5306 or E-mail:smartkinetix @yahoo.com
Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and excel. Above average key board skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CONCRETE & PLACING
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GARDENING
ALL BEST LANDSCAPING All Lawn Care ~ Free Est.
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
FREE ESTIMATES
Lawn Cut, Ride-on mower, Pwr Rake, Aerating, Weeding. Hedge Trim, Pruning, Reseed, Edging, Moss Killer, Bark Mulch, Pressure Wash., Gutter Clean. Roof Clean. Res/Comm. Reas. Rates, Fully insured. WCB.
Bonniecrete Const.
Bill, 604-306-5540 or 604-589-5909
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
To schedule test & interview.
D Crack Repair D Eliminate Tripping Hazards D For all your concrete repairs
PERSONAL SERVICES
Ross 604D535D0124
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
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Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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FENCING
GARDENING
C & C Gardeners - Tree & Shrub Pruning, Lawn Maint. Spring Cleanup. 25 yrs exp. 604-530-2232
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
Commercial Trailer/Transport Mechanics (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways requires two full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics and a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic to work out of our Surrey terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. The Transport Mechanic position would work the 11:30 pm to 8:00 am shift. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Telephone:
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Household / Construction ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
SENIORS DISCOUNT
$45/Hr
Call Mitch 604-813-9104
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
ELECT SERVICES Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal
Land Clearing - Ditching Field leveling, Lot grading Excavation •D5, D4 Wide Pad Bulldozers •CAT320 EXCA
PREMIER AVIATION IS ONE OF CANADA’S LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING MRO’S.
Fax:
604 - 259 - 2482 www.arbutusroofing.com
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
Call 778-245-5006 GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS .Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
SUNDECKS
(1) 519-966-1566
MOVING & STORAGE
Residential / Strata
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
.super soil
Bulldozer & Excavator Services
Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen
(1) 519-966-1500 Ext: 200
We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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To apply submit resume by Email to dsmith@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
Visit our website:
ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
ELECTRICAL
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
The successful candidate will have considerable experience assembling machinery, bearing assemblies, and shrink fitting.
www.premieraviationwindsor.ca
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
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Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey.
hr@premieraviationwindsor.ca
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
COMPUTER SERVICES
Machinist/ Machine Fitter
Premier is currently serving all of Canada’s largest airlines and SEARCHING FOR QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E) to become an integral part of our maintenance team. Premier`s operations focuses on a range of today`s most modern and sophisticated aircrafts, including the B737NG, in a newly built 143,000 Sq.Ft. facility. Premier remains a step ahead and is committed to continuous learning, with over 20,000 manhours invested in training in the past year. Premier also has two other facilities, a full-service heavy maintenance facility in Rome, New York and a newly expanded facility in Trois- Rivières, Quebec. We Offer: • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION (SALARY UPTO $36) TO QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E); • A benefit plan that includes: Short & Long term disability, life insurance, paid sick time, AD&D benefits, paid vacation and RRSP; • We believe in strong training, mentoring and ongoing support mechanisms; • We also offer endorsement courses to eligible candidates; • Excellent Opportunities for career development; • Friendly and exciting working environment. The newly built 143,000 Sq. Ft facility is capable of handling all type of aircrafts including all B737 series. The facility is located in Windsor, Ontario. The following positions are to be filled immediately: Please send your resume at:
Call Ian 604-724-6373
CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064
www.affordablemoversbc.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SPECIALIZING IN
DRYWALL
PRESSURE WASHING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
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Repair, Replace, Remodel...
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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
Concrete Lifting
Bonniecrete Const Ltd
Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
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PERSONAL SERVICES
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069 POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706
www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Best Prices & Service! Boarding, Taping, Texture paint, Stain removal and Much More! We complete Basements! Carpet & Laminate Flooring Small Jobs Welcome! 25 yrs of exp Free est. & quote! Call Kam @ (604) 551-8047
2 coats any colour
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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PLUMBING
European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Per Molsen 604-575-1240
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EQUESTRIAN
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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PETS
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
SUNDECKS
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp. Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com
Doing a Renovation or Drywall Repair?
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
PRESSURE WASHING
CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring Prices Sawdust Available
Hydro Tech Power Washing Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768 604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.
Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC
604-465-5193
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
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TOOLS
TOOLS
Ask about our
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ROOM SPECIAL
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
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REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 736
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
LANGLEY CITY, 5521 203rd St. Beautiful 2bdrms, 2baths, w/d, d/w, balcony, 1000+ sq/ft, near transit & shops. NS/NP. $895/mo incl gas F/P. Call 604-338-8479.
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 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844 COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. $600. 604-381-4809 or 604-785-4809 TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
Langley - 2 SEPARATE TITLES SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, fully reno’d, new siding/windows. Rent $3400. $639K or $325K each side. Call 604-807-6565 WHITE ROCK: 1 Bdrm apt., 3rd floor, good location. View by appt. (604)531-1501
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
MISC. WANTED
POSTAGE STAMPS WANTED TOP $$ PAID Private Collector will buy for CASH yvrbill@hotmail.ca or 604-506-1372.
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
Villa Fontana & Stardust
Phone 604-530-1912
Michael - 604-533-7578
Rainbow & Majorca
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces avail. at 208th St & 40th Ave. 1000 to 1500 s.f. $1500-$4500. HEY! 1.5 ACRES, fenced & secure lot now available on 208th near 40th. Has small trailer with washroom facilities & approximately 3000 sf. of warehouse / storage / service building. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments
LANGLEY
The Village at Thunderbird Centre DELUXE 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES in Walnut Grove. Includes large balcony, fireplace, in-suite laundry. No Pets. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200/ #1 Hwy).
604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
www.bentallkennedyresidential.com www.ThunderbirdVillage.ca
Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,900. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
LANGLEY 202/53A, 3 BDRM APT $1070/mo, 4 Bdrm $1145/mo. Quiet complex, no pets. 604-539-0217 LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, bright, crime free. Incl. heat. Refs. req’d. $720. 604-530-6384.
Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas;
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Darren Nisbet & Chantal Lafortune is indebted to Vancouver RV & Trailer Park Ltd. DBA Peace Arch RV Park & 1st Edition Holdings Ltd. for storage and towing on a 1994 GMC Sierra with VIN #: 1GTHC33N1RJ745768 & 2003 Franklin Imperial with VIN # 10FCA03U331014227
Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.
604.488.9161 WHITE ROCK : 2 bdrm house with 1 bdrm in-law suite. 6 appls $1800/mo Avail now 604-576-2457
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TRUCKS & VANS
2006 DODGE VAN - rear wheel chair ramp. Needs work. $1800/obo. (604)467-2120 2007 CHEVY EXPRESS 3/4 ton cargo van. New brakes, tires & starter. $10,500 obo. 604-308-6456
LANGLEY CITY - AVAIL NOW. Remodeled 2 bdrm double wide, F/S. W/D. $900/mo. Ref’s required. Call Don at 604-534-1018.
thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com
45+ Abbotsford 55+ Abby, Langley, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
ALDERGROVE 5487sf lot, 3215- 266 A St. Bright sunny 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $399,000 778-878-1586
FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, laundry & parking. No Pets BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
Call 604-881-7111
STEEL BUILDINGS... “SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A
Betsy - 604-312-1437
627
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS
736
HOMES FOR RENT
757
Park Terrace Apts
TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Langley City, family friendly, walk to senior & rec ctr, schls, shops, Incl heat & hotwater & prkg. Live In Manager
2002 MAZDA PROTEGE LX 2.02 auto, 4 door sedan, gold, immobilizer 179,706K $2790. 604-5306995
604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca
REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas, National Leasing Group Inc. & Coronation Van Lines (2013) Inc. is indebted to KDM Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. for repair’s on a 2013 Continental Trailer VIN#: 5NHUTWZ26DT619655 There is presently an amount due and owing of $3,332.00, plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April, 2015 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold.
SUSSEX PLACE APTS CALL FOR NEW SPECIALS Bachelor starting @ $680, 1 bdrm starting @ $725 2 Bdrm starting @ $795 Heat, Hotwater, Parking Included Live In Manager 2008 VW JETTA SEL, 5 speed, 4 dr, white, 110,000 kms. 2.5 litre gas. $6000/firm. 604-538-4883
604-530-0932 www.cycloneholdings.ca
For more information call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM
WANTED TO RENT
Wanted 1 bdrm apt or suite in Langley. Senior oriented. Between April and July 1. (604)531-1501
Bachelor starting @ $680 1 bdrm starting @ $725 2 bdrm starting @ $795 RETRO RENT RATES. Act Now
A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $9,869.79 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May, 2015 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be sold. The vehicles are currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services, 20473 Logan Ave, Langley, BC V3A 4L8. The vehicles were placed in storage on December 11th, 2014.
For more information call ELITE BAILIFF SERVICES LTD. 604-539-9900
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas;
United Auto Sales Ltd. is indebted to Elite Bailiff Services Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2007 Utility Trailer with VIN #: 1UYVS35327U178713 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $2,011.67 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of May, 2015 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services, 20473 Logan Avenue Langley, BC V3A 4L8. The vehicle was placed in storage on March 12th, 2014.
For more information call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
Find them here! In the classifieds. Class 203-387 Business Services
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Advantage April! Renovating Your Home? The Time - is NOW DESIGNER MOULDINGS
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PFJP Casing WM107 /16” x 2 /8 ” 11
73 ¢ 89 ¢ 88 ¢ 77 /Lin ft
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WM 204
PFJP Base WM204 11/16” x 41/4”
Light MDF Casing WM109 5⁄8” x 31/4”
MED DENTIL CROWN 54H8689
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2” X 8”.......................................................................................
HEADER 54H3070
3” X 7”.......................................................................................
COVE CROWN 54H6262
9”...............................................................................................
CROWN 54H3762
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LRG DENTIL CROWN 54H8691
9-1/4” ........................................................................................
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Two Step Panel Mould WM3746 3/4” X 1-1/2” (c/w 1/2” dado) REG. 86¢ SALE ........
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WM9378 1-1/2” X 6-1/2” REG. $5.56
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88¢
Light MDF Baseboard WM2333 5/8” X 7-1/4” REG. $2.23 SALE
$ 29 /Lin ft
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WM434 9/16” X 4-1/4” REG. $1.74 SALE
69¢
PFJP Flatstock Baseboard WM212 3/8” x 3-1/4”
/Lin ft
49¢
Crown Moulding Light MDF Light MDF Casing
WM435 5/8” X 5-1/4”
99
Light MDF Casing WM1230 3/4” x 3-1/4”
61¢
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WM606 7/16” x 2-1/4” Reg. 93¢ SALE
CEILING MEDALLIONS
Starting at
8
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PFJP Baseboard
48
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WM243T 1/2” x 3-1/4”
59¢
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PRIMED FJP Flat Stock
1”x 5” (Has Tan Primer) 11/16” X 4 1/2” ................................................................
HRM 26550
PRIMED FJP Flat Stock
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1”x 10” (Has Tan Primer) 11/16” X 9 1/4” ...........................................................
248 / lin ft
49¢ 69¢ 95¢
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PRIMED POPLAR CROWN WM434 9/16” x 4-1/4”
78¢
FLAT STOCK
99 9 for 12” Plain
VGHEM PANELLING 07843 (clear) 11/16” x 3-1/4”
WM214 1/2” x 5-1/4”
PFJP Chair Rail
Retail 95¢/Lin ft
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PFJP Flatstock Baseboard
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Retail $1.82/Lin ft
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WM1232 1” x 4”
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Retail $1.32/Lin ft
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Crown Moulding Light MDF
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BLACK WALNUT • CHERRY • OAK • MAPLE & many other Exotic Species available
SPINDLES & HANDRAILS
Handrail Paint Grade WM900 ..............................................................
Handrail
SALE
Paint Grade WM911 ..............................................................
$ 59
3
WM2331 5/8” x 5-1/4”
69¢
WM411 3/4” x 2-7/8”
/Lin ft
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POLYURETHANE CROWN MOULDINGS
$ 99
WM144 3/4” x 3-1/2”
/Lin ft
WM245 1/2 ” x 51/4”
SALE
Light MDF Casing
/Lin ft
FJ Pine Baseboard
WM9377 1-1/2” X 5-1/4” REG. $4.67
SUPER SPECIAL
Light MDF Base Board
Crown Moulding Light MDF
Finger Joint
/Lin ft
Primed Mushroom Rail WM920 ......................................................................................
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Plain Black Metal Spindle
/Lin ft
54GV5844
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Black Metal Single Knuckle Spindle 15GBC58
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$ 95
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Satin Chrome 2 1/2” Hourglass Sleeve 15GCSL
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$ 99
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