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ALDERGROVE BAND TAKES TOP SPOT IN FINAL LANGLEY HAS TALENT COMPETITION B REN D A AND E R SO N Ti me s Re po r t e r

History has been made on stage at Christian Life Assembly.

For the first time in Langley Has Talent’s five seasons, a rock band took the top spot at the final competition on Saturday night.

Her Brothers won over the capacity crowd at CLA — along with the trio of judges — with their high-energy performance of Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams’ Happy, to claim first place and the grand prize of $2,500 cash.

The Aldergrove band is made up of a trio of brothers — Gabe Penner (guitar, vocals), Josh Penner (bass) and Levi Penner (drums).

Their dad, Jonathan, sat in on keyboards during the competition, while mom, Teresa, offered support from the audience, jumping out of her seat, to dance along during the band’s performance.

But the inspiration for the group’s name came from another family member — their 12-yearold sister, Tiana.

For Gabe, 23, Josh, 21, and Levi, 15, being older brothers comes with the responsibility of ensuring they send their little sister the right message.

“As her brothers, we create her social norms,” said Gabe.

How Tiana allows herself to be regarded by men throughout her life will be determined, in large part, by how the men around her now behave, her brothers agree.

“Women have been standing up for years for their own rights, when men stand up for that equality, something unique happens,” said Gabe.

“I think it transcends equality,” said Jonathan.

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Drastic changes planned for the 2016-17 school year ‘NEW PROCESS’ IS IN THE WORKS FOR WILLOUGHBY SCHOOLS, PARENTS TOLD

L H T F O U N DE R PETER LUONGO “It’s about uplifting and actually celebrating women.”

Her Brothers’ debut album, She, released last January, carries that message through, with song titles like Beautiful, Love Over Hate and Family Tree.

But it was another Bruno Mars hit, Locked Out of Heaven, performed at the March 28 semifinals, that punched Her Brothers’ ticket to the final competition.

The Hawaiian singer is not a huge influence on the band, but his music is upbeat and fun.

All three songs the band performed during the contest allowed them to engage and celebrate with the audience — something the brothers knew would be crucial to the winning act’s success.

“We knew from previous shows that audience interaction was (key),” said Levi.

“We are deeply grateful to the people who put on (Langley Has Talent),” said Teresa Penner.

The family also thanked the Rotary clubs of Langley, CLA, ACI Alternative Cartage (who provided this year’s $5,000 in prize money) and especially Peter Luongo for organizing the competition.

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Silk aerialist, Amanda Wormald performs high above the stage at the fifth and final Langley Has Talent competition, held on Saturday evening at Christian Life Assembly. Wormald’s performance earned the acrobat third place in the contest and the accompanying $1,000 cash prize. The event, presented

by Langley’s four Rotary Clubs each spring since 2011, was intended to showcase Langley’s amateur talent and to highlight the need for a dedicated performing arts centre in the community. Organizer Peter Luongo said he is more than satisfied the competition achieved both goals.

Langley School District Superintendent Suzanne Hoffman has sent a letter to parents in Willoughby about some possible big changes coming in the 2016-2017 school year.

The changes, if implemented, would be drastic, with all elementary schools re-configuring to K-6, and Yorkson Creek Middle School offering Grade 7 and 8.

R.E. Mountain would remain Grades 9-12.

“The district continues to work with the Ministry of Education in the hopes of acquiring approval for a new [high] school.

In the interim, it is important for the community to understand that a new process is now underway regarding plans for your children over the next few years,” wrote Hoffman.

“Though changes are coming, families need to know that your children will remain in their current schools with the existing configuration for the 20152016 school year.”

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Andy Bhatti wins Courage to Come Back award FORMER ADDICT IS BUSY GIVING BACK TO OTHER S MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti m e s Re po r t e r

Langley’s Andy Bhatti has come along way from living on the streets of Aldergrove and the Downtown Eastside as a teenager, thieving, dealing and running from police to feed his $1,200 a day heroin addiction.

Not only is Bhatti, now 34, clean and sober (he has been for almost nine years), he concentrates all his energy on bringing awareness to childhood sexual abuse and helping young survivors so they don’t have to go down the same hellish path he took.

For all of his efforts that have already made tangible differences, Bhatti is the 2015 winner in the addiction category of the Courage To Come Back Awards.

Bhatti will receive his award at the Courage to Come Back awards night held Thursday, May 7 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

And true to his focus, he is bringing some unlikely guests with him to the awards banquet.

He is bringing the police officer who co-nominated him and started him on the right path, the probation officer who helped him see he could be more and two staff members of Sophie’s Place in Surrey, the centre he has donated more than $18,000 to.

It helps children who have survived abuse or trauma. His sister, who nominated him, is also attending.

Bhatti isn’t really comfortable with receiving an award but said he wants to accept it for “all the survivors out there.”

Bhatti is a passionate advocate for survivors of child sexual abuse, He has raised around $40,000 for his cause over the past couple of years, doing poker tournaments, pub nights and cy-

cling 700 km in B.C. last summer.

But he continues to work hard for awareness and help for survivors.

He said since going public about being sexually abused, he has had dozens upon dozens of emails from other survivors sharing their stories. But many men aren’t ready to openly acknowledge what happened to them.

“We have to break the silence of sexual abuse,” he said.

One in three children are abused and one in five of those are boys, he points out.

He recently has been trained and is an interventionist and substance abuse coach. He has already helped several families in crisis and helped those with substance abuse.

Recently an anguished mom from Newfoundland called him asking for help for her son who was also sexually abused by a Big Brother, just as Bhatti was as a child.

“She Googled sex assault cases by Big Brother and my name was the only one that came up,” he said. “Her son won’t go out of the house, he won’t even get into swim trunks, he is suffering. I asked her what services do they have there and she told me there wasn’t any for children,” he said.

Bhatti started doing some research and there isn’t services for young people in Newfoundland. There is an adult survivors group that meets, but nothing for young people.

So Bhatti is going there on April 26, joined by actor Graham Wadell, to walk for awareness of child sex abuse. He then is returning in summer and will ride 1,200 km to raise awareness and funds for services to help out child sexual abuse victims.

Along the way, he will speak in various communities about the five key ways to prevent child sexual abuse, including signs of grooming.

He will be joined by celebrity Shannon Tweed, originally from Newfoundland.

For every penny he raises in B.C., it will go to Sophie’s Place, named after Sophie Simmons, daughter of Gene Simmons of Kiss, and Tweed. She is a friend of Bhatti’s.

A full-blown heroin addict by the age of 14, Bhatti was self medicating his pain after being sexually abused by his Big Brother, from the ages of nine to 13.

His abuser, who volunteered as a Big Brother through Langley Big Brothers and Big Sisters at the time, was later convicted of sexually abusing two boys in Kamloops.

It was only after that police officer came to him asking if he had been abused by that same man that he broke his silence.

Bhatti has created his own registered charity for victims of childhood sexual abuse, called Survivors Supporting Survivors.

“Our goal is to carry the message to any survivor that there is hope and we can recover from any form of abuse, addiction or sexual abuse.”

He is now working as an interventionist. Readers can learn more about his work at aslinterventions.com Last night (Tuesday), former Canuck Dave Babych was watching Game 4 of the Canucks versus the Flames at Jimy Mac’s Pub, with all the proceeds going to Bhatti’s notfor-profit Survivors Supporting Survivors. To learn more about that group go to www.supportingsurvivors.ca

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Langley’s Andy Bhatti gets ready for a ride with celebrity Shannon Tweed, who will be joining Bhatti in August in Newfoundland when he cycles to raise awareness of childhood sexual abuse. Bhatti has won the Courage to Come Back award.

‘Frankenstein of gun making’ suspect to go on trial MA N WA S A RRES TE D WHILE CAMPING LAST SU MMER IN O S O Y O O S MO N I Q U E TA M M I N G A Ti m e s Re por t e r

The trial for a Langley man dubbed ‘the Frankenstein of gun making’ began in Surrey Provincial Court, and will now end up in Supreme Court.

Bradley Friesen, 37, faces 25 weapon-related charges, He is accused of converting semi-automatic guns into fully automatic guns with silencers, and then shipping them all over the world.

A provincial court judge in Surrey ordered him to stand trial in Supreme Court this month.

He will make his first appearance on May 7 in Supreme Court in New Westminster, to fix a date for a trial.

On the morning of July 17, 2014, Friesen was arrested at his tent at the NK’Mip campground in Osoyoos, where he was camping with his fiveyear-old son. Numerous firearms and illegal firearms-related devices were seized from Friesen’s van at the campground.

Many of the firearms found in the van were stashed underneath a booster seat in which Friesen’s young son was seated, as well as at the

feet of the child.

“With him out of town, investigators obtained search warrants for his residence in the 21000-block 95A Avenue in Langley, his pickup truck, his workshop and his van located at the NK’Mip campground in Osoyoos, and his tent at the campground,” said Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.

Friesen rented two properties on 95A Avenue in Walnut Grove.

It was U.S. authorities who initially tipped off Canadian police about Friesen. The Tuc-

son office of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (US ATF) informed police in Canada in May 2014 that he had been indicted on weapons trafficking charges, and U.S. authorities would be seeking extradition to the United States.

He is known to police and was convicted of attempted murder with a firearm in Penticton in 2003. He had a lifetime firearms ban.

He has been in custody since his arrest. The status of the extradition process to the U.S., where he faces many charges, is not known.

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Sgt. Lindsay Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit shows a fully automatic gun with silencer — the same kind used in the Sandy Hook mass killings — seized from Langley resident Brad Friesen last year.

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Limit changes, add portables, says PAC president For September 2016, the district will work with the community to implement changes, as the number of students attending Yorkson will exceed the school’s capacity.

The school was built under capacity and had to have three portables put on site before it even opened in September, 2014.

The district is also interested in hearing from the community, and public consultation meetings are being planned.

“Communities on the Willoughby slope also need to be aware that the district will have to look at existing catchments and re-draw some school boundaries. This means that some children may have to move to differ-

ent schools or that new students to the area may have a different home school,” wrote Hoffman.

Yorkson Creek Middle School PAC president Lorraine Baldwin has an alternative suggestion that she said has found the support of the other Willoughby PACs. “Instead of making all of these changes, keep all the kids where they are and add three more portables at Yorkson,” said Baldwin.

“The principal says yes, they could handle up to 1,100 students then.”

Baldwin has done her research.

The portables could go on the adjoining Township land that was once designated to be a park for the school.

“But the Township has removed funding for those fields, so the

council should lend the land.

“After all, the Township created this problem, now they can fix it.”

The district met with Willoughby PACs earlier this month to share the suggestions they have about changes to deal with overcrowding.

“The district has done a phenomenal job of putting the importance of public input first and I truly believe Suzanne when she said she is looking for feedback and ideas,” said Baldwin.

Over the next few years, some elementary schools in Willoughby will exceed capacities, while others will have room to accommodate students.

District staff are beginning to explore the catchment changes and the impact on families and schools.

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Group will build on show’s momentum From Page 3

Second place and the accompanying $1,500 prize, went to singer Stephanie Amadasun for her lively song and dance performance of Stevie Wonder’s I Wish.

Silk aerialist Amanda Wormald took third place and $1,000, for her acrobatic performance, which had jaws dropping as she descended from the rafters, supported by nothing more than a pair of long flowing red drapes.

In addition to the top three acts, a number of other performers also received prizes.

Once again this year, Kwantlen Polytechnic University awarded two scholarships, valued at $1,500 each. Singer Io annis Tsigonias and spoken word artist Rachel Sault were the recipients.

Judge Ellie King, who stepped in at the 11th hour for an ailing Leah Emmott, also

provided a pair of gifts. She awarded lyrical dancer Alaina Orr two hours’ worth of private acting lessons, while the Horvats — a band comprised of a father and his son and daughter — received a season’s pass for King’s Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s upcoming productions.

In addition to King, this year’s judging panel was made up of talent agent Jolienne Moore and TV and film actor Mike Roberds.

Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Peter Fassbender returned to emcee the event one final time.

The annual talent competition, which wrapped up this year after five seasons, was presented in co-operation by Langley’s four Rotary Clubs. For founder Luongo, it did all that. And more.

“I was absolutely delighted,” said Luongo. “I could not have been happier with the team of Rotarians who provided sup-

port and encouragement the whole way.

It shows what a credit Rotary is to this community.”

Luongo was thrilled, as well, by the level of enthusiasm shown by audiences who attended both the semis and finals of this year’s contest, noting that the main floor auditorium was filled to capacity on the last night.

To Luongo, that demonstrates that the annual event has achieved its goals of showcasing local talent and helping to make the community aware of the need for a dedicated performing arts centre in the Langleys.

“We truly showed on Saturday night that Langley deserves a theatre,” said Luongo.

“Several of us will continue to be involved behind the scenes, to see if we can’t build on the momentum that’s been established.”

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Her Brothers, from left, Levi Penner, Gabe Penner and Josh Penner, celebrate their victory in the fifth and final Langley Has Talent competition, held at Christian Life Assembly on Saturday night.

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Economic effect of Seniors Games more than $6.3 million, study says D AN FERGU SO N Ti m e s Re po r t e r

The 2014 B.C. Seniors Games brought more than $6.3 million in direct and indirect economic benefits to the Langleys, a new study shows.

The economic impact study was carried out by the school of business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University on behalf of the BC Seniors Games Society.

It shows the Games “created direct economic impact of more than $3.1 million in the area” most of it from Games

‘participants paying for gas, food and lodging, with another $3.2 million in indirect benefits, mostly to suppliers of local businesses.

That is “nothing to sneeze at,” B.C. Seniors Games Society president Wayne Naka said.

“You just can’t underestimate the financial clout of our dynamic, energetic 55-plus B.C. population … and that translates into a tangible benefit for B.C. communities.”

An estimated 4,000 participants and “accompanying per-

sons” attended the 2014 B.C. Seniors Games, which took place in Langley from Sept. 9 to 13.

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Langley Garden Club hosts its annual show and sale Saturday The Langley Garden Club will host its 34th annual spring show and sale on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m to 2:30 p.m.

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There is also a book sale.

On the lower level of the church, there will be floral arrangements and displays. This is a juried show and shows the best blooms of the season.

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There is worry in ‘no’ circles, as the campaign over the plan to increase the sales tax to fund transit expansion continues, that the ‘yes’ side may win because of voter apathy.

Polls have consistently shown that the ‘no’ side is way ahead. However, media coverage of the issue has dropped dramatically since the ballots were actually mailed out to voters. As of last week, about 15 per cent of those ballots had been returned, with the Vancouver figures being over 23 per cent. Most observers expect the measure to pass in Vancouver.

There is a simple solution to worrying about turnout. Fill out your ballot and encourage others to vote.

It is even possible to fill them out and drop the completed ballots off at a “plebiscite service office” at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. The office there is open during mall hours, but closed on Sundays.

Those who did not receive ballots can also make arrangements to get one through that office, until May 15.

There is no reason not to cast a ballot in this plebiscite.

The decision made by those who choose to participate will have an impact on the Metro Vancouver area, and on residents’ incomes.

The ‘yes’ side says doing nothing is not an option. It cites increased congestion, which will result from growth and no transit improvements, and says that will cost all people who travel about the region on a regular basis.

The ‘no’ side is pointing out that an extra 0.5 per cent sales tax will impact people whenever they shop in the region. While it will not apply to items exempt from the provincial sales tax, most items will have a 7.5 per cent sales tax added to them, if the voters back the plan put together by the Mayors’ Council.

Langley residents traditionally have had strong opinions on transportation and transit issues. Many have voiced those opinions in the past few months.

Now it’s time to make a decision — to mark the ballots that have been distributed, and return them to Elections BC, by mail or at the local office.

Fee jump at transfer stations may boost illegal dumping A story on illegal dumping on mattresses. Mattresses are not alLangley Township published by The lowed. While you can dispose of Times last Wednesday has drawn a them through mattress recycling great deal of reader reaction. companies, costs are prohibitive.

One reason is that the cost to Some retailers will take used take a small load of garbage to the mattresses when you buy a new transfer stations in Langley or Surone from them — but that doesn’t rey (the Port Kells transfer facility come close to accounting for all the is located near the Surrey-Langley FROM THE used mattresses. border) has jumped significantly, as As for furniture, the rules now of April 6. state that no single object at transSeveral callers to The Times have Frank Bucholtz fer stations can exceed 0.35 square stated that they fully understand metres in cross section at any why people are dumping loads of garbage point; or exceed 1.2 metres in width and/ on the side of the road. It’s the added cost or 2.5 metres in length. It cannot exceeds of disposing of material at the transfer sta- three cubic metres in volume. tions, in addition to the myriad of rules and That excludes a lot of furniture, particuregulations governing disposal of unwant- larly large couches or beds. Some of those ed items. items are hard to give away, let alone sell.

The minimum fee used to be $10. It is Many more items can be recycled these now $15, which includes a new $5 trans- days, and it makes sense to recycle anyaction charge which is applied to all loads. thing which can be reused. But Metro VanAt the Port Kells transfer station, the min- couver, which operates the transfer staimum fee is $25, if the load is taken there tions, seems to be unaware of problems between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., which is con- faced by ordinary people when it bans or sidered “peak time.” severely restricts the ability to get rid of As recently as 2009, the minimum fee furniture and mattresses. was $3.

Dumping has become more and more In addition to the minimum, those who widespread in rural areas, which Langley drop off loads pay tipping fees of $130 per Township has in abundance. The recent intonne if the load is less than one tonne. creases in tipping fees and restrictive reguRates are lower for larger loads. lations are likely to lead to even more garThat means that if you dispose of 200 ki- bage being disposed of on the side of the lograms of material above the minimum road, or at the entrance to a farmer’s field. allowed (80 kg), you pay another $26.

The Township wants to use more surveilOne caller said he dropped off a small lance and charge more people for illegal pickup load of material last week. His cost dumping, but perhaps it also needs to lean was $34. on Metro Vancouver so that people who are His other beef was the myriad of rules willing to pay fees to dispose of unwanted that govern disposal of waste, and he has and obsolete items don’t feel that they are a point. Two categories of items often end- being taken to the cleaners each time they ing up in garbage dumps are furniture and visit a transfer station.

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We’ve all had times when we say something stupid, or that we later regret for one reason or another.

The usual thing to do is either apologize and move on, or at least pretend it never happened. Unless you’re the BC Liberal government — then you make it part of public policy.

On Friday, after a day of protests over funding cuts to the school system, Education Minister Peter Fassbender supported Premier Christy Clark’s earlier comment that school districts could simply slash “the low-hanging fruit” out of their budgets.

Clark’s comment, made as she delivered a provincial budget which asked the province’s school districts to come up with $29 million in cuts, while claiming to be increasing funding to education, was met with disbelief from school administrators, trustees and parents.

From their side, school boards across the province, including Okanagan Skaha, responded that there are no easy cuts left to make. That’s pretty much common sense, taking into account the last decade of cuts school districts have been making to balance budget shortfalls.

When you consider the number of people that turned out for a provincial day of protests against the cuts, you have to wonder how Fassbender could continue to support Clark’s low-hanging fruit ideology by saying that “there’s nothing to be gained by perpetuating a myth that our public education system is underfunded and broken.”

Over the years, local school districts have been able to accomplish amazing things even with shrinking budgets, and will no doubt continue to do so. But that is not the same as saying they are adequately funded, or can cut any more out of their budgets without pain.

It’s time for the provincial government to stop trying to sell the line that they are increasing funding to the school system. The cuts at the grassroots level have been going on too long for that to be believable.

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Those who pay bills have rights to safety, as well as others LANGL E Y CITY M U S T TA K E C H A R GE Editor: I read with disgust the comments made by Envision Credit Union, as reported in The Times (April 15). The story quoted a spokesman as saying “the area is changing,” and “we are worried about the safety of our staff.” This should resonate with every resident of our city.

How can we stand by and allow safety of staff working in our downtown core to become an issue? If indeed it is an issue, how can families or individuals feel safe anywhere in our city?

I have observed the tent which gets pitched in front of the vacant restaurant near the Envision office. I am told the occupant even had a hairdryer set up for heat. I have seen, on many occasions, four or five stolen shopping carts and their new owners congregating in the area.

The “homeless and transients have been granted rights,” as I have been advised by Mayor Ted Schaffer, and it is difficult to move them along. Surely those of us who live here, work here, and who pay the bills have rights as well.

We should have the right to feel safe in the downtown area.

We should have the right to walk the trails unhindered.

We should have the right not to be accosted in parking lots by panhandlers.

We should have the right of not seeing panhandlers in our intersections looking for handouts.

Criticizing or questioning this issue is sometimes seen as “politically incorrect” by the “do-gooders” in our society, but I believe these are questions and observations which many would like to voice, and are reticent to do.

Citizens and taxpayers of this city should be speaking out, and they should be asking for results not studies.

We are told there is a task force which has been formed to “look into the matter.” Have you seen any results from this group, are things improving, are new businesses coming to the downtown core or are they leaving because they are “concerned for the safety of their staff?”

I simply want to know, “who is running this city?”

Is it those of use who live here and pay taxes here, or is it the transients and homeless people who seem to come in increasing numbers?

DON WOODE, LANGLEY CITY

Fund centre or build some more Editor: Re: “Langley Township hesitating at contributing funding towards Langley City Seniors Resource Centre,” (The Times, Apr. 17).

I cannot believe that our Township council is hesitating to help fund the Langley City Seniors Resource Centre. This is a much-needed and well-used facility.

If our council cannot bring themselves to approve this funding, then provide proper seniors’ facilities in Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Aldergrove. Take a look at how Surrey runs their facilities and programs — they are well-run and always busy.

We have many seniors in our community, and there are many more to come. Get off the pot Langley Township, and either contribute towards LSRS or provide facilities throughout your jurisdiction.

JENNIFER WEBSTER, LANGLEY

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Dumping costs are prohibitive Editor: In regard to your article on roadside dumping (The Times, Apr. 15), I have some current information on cost. My husband and I took a small box of stuff to the garbage facility just off 96 Avenue, just two weeks ago.

It was not recyclable stuff. It was a small bit of carpet, a piece of vacuum cleaner hose, etc. It fit in a box in the back of our little Bronco II, with room to spare.

The charge was $20. No wonder some people with a pickup truck full of garbage end up dumping it on the side of the road.

I think they are scumbags, but as a pensioner, I know what a dollar means.

MONA SCHELLENBERG, LANGLEY

Stolen bike has special meaning Editor: I just wanted to write in about an incident that happened Thursday evening in my community of Walnut Grove. My kids and I went to the Walnut Grove Library to pick up some books, and while we were inside, my son’s bike was stolen from the front of the Community Centre, even though it was locked up.

We were both very upset and extremely disheartened that someone would do something like this, my son even more so, because this bike was passed down from his

Dad and it was a full-size bike.

One of our favourite things to do as a family is cycling together and now my son is without a bike, and my husband. If anyone happens to see a Kona Mountain bike which is forest green in colour, has the Kona logo in blue and outlined in white, has front shocks and possibly a red and white seat, please call me at 604-888-4565.

B. TAMASHIRO, LANGLEY

Financial institution should stay and work with City, residents Editor: I read in the Apr. 15 edition of The Times that Envision Financial is leaving the City of Langley. The reasons for the departure sited by the Envision president were partly business-related and partly related to issues of public safety.

I acknowledge that currently the City of

Langley is facing serious issues related to public safety. If Envision Financial were a good corporate citizen, it would stand shoulder to shoulder with the residents of the City to deal with these crime and public safety issues. Instead Envision has opted to ‘cut and run.’

Certainly Envision Financial is free to choose a course of action that is in its best interests. Equally, the City of Langley and its residents are free to choose their business relationships. Given that we are being abandoned by Envision Financial to fend for ourselves I would strongly encourage

the City of Langley to sever any business ties with Envision Financial. Additionally, I would encourage businesses and residents of the City to do the same.

SCOTT THOMPSON, LANGLEY CITY

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The map shows 65 incidents in B.C. since 2008, which is as far back as the data goes, and offers almost no details.

Most of the B.C. incidents involve gas pipeline releases or fires, mainly in northeastern B.C. It shows four pipeline spills of oil in B.C. over the last seven years from Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline — a 305-cubic-metre spill in Burnaby after a malfunction at the tank farm in 2009, a 90-cubic-metre spill of crude oil at the Sumas tank farm near Abbotsford in 2012, a 2013 release of four cubic metres of oil near Hope and an 11-cubic-metre release of waste oil near Kamloops in 2011.

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TREES TO BE PLANTED An annual tradition which celebrates Earth Day and puts trees in the spotlight will also mark the official opening of the community’s newest park.

Langley Township presents its 13th annual Community Arbour Day celebration on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Routley Park. The new neighbourhood park is located in Willoughby at 19833 – 70 Avenue, and people of all ages are invited to enjoy the free event.

“This is an excellent opportunity to showcase our community’s natural beauty and invite the public out to visit one of our newest parks,” said Township Mayor Jack Froese. “Every year, hundreds of people come to Arbour Day to learn about the importance of trees and what they contribute to our community and the environment.

This year, it will be exciting to officially unveil Routley Park and give residents the opportunity to contribute to the site by planting trees and plants themselves.”

Community Arbour Day is celebrated at a different location each year. Created to enhance the public’s awareness of the environment and the significance of urban forests, the day features interactive displays and activities, bucket rides and rope climbing, live entertainment, face painting, and the GEORG E T ID BA LL chance to speak to gardeners and arbourists.

This year, visitors will get more hands-on opportunities to learn and explore, as Township parks staff will bring their equipment and tools to the event to show guests what goes into caring for the community’s trees.

Staff will also share composting techniques and will have composters available for sale.

Participants will be encouraged to grab a shovel and plant shrubs and seedlings in the park, creating a landscape that can be enjoyed for years to come. Guests can take a free bag of compost and a seedling home with them for use in their own yards.

As well, several trees will be planted by Township council to honour members of the public who have passed away, but left lasting legacies. This year, commemorative trees will be planted for: — George Tidball - Entrepreneur and founder of The Keg restaurants and Thunderbird Show Park; — Dianne Tidball - Entrepreneur, outstanding horsewoman, founder of Thunderbird Show Park; — Doris Blair - Pioneer, member of Douglas Day Committee; — Betty Hunt - Commitment to volunteerism; — Barney Flowerdew - Son of outstanding community volunteer Eric Flowerdew; — Bruce Van Garderen - 2010 Langley Environmental Hero; — Brenda Reddick - Commitment to volunteerism; — Kay Easingwood - Commitment to volunteerism; and — Brad Follett - Commitment to volunteerism.

Community Arbour Day 2015 will also include an official opening ceremony for Routley Park, which features a dog off-leash area, a playground, trails, and a community garden. Residents are encouraged to sign up to use one of the community garden plots, and can call 604-532-7350 for information.

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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.

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Langley Community Chorus Spring 2015 Concert “Thank you for the music” will feature wonderful songs performed in the native languages of Russia, Spain, Zulu South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia. The 80 voice chorus will be joined by Langley composer and professional marimba, Celtic fiddle and percussion musician Bruce Henczel.

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C.A.R.E.S. (Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter) second annual plant sale will be held on the Mothers’ Day weekend, May 9 and 10, in front of the Langley PetSmart store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The second annual Walk for Fibro is set for May 9. Starting point is the Well Spring Foundation office (109 20631 Fraser Hwy.) and thrift shoppe. The five-km walk begins at noon followed by the 1.2-km walk at 1 p.m. Call 778-278-3697 or email info@fibromyalgiawellspringfoundation.org for more info.

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There’s a touch of Italian luxury in Crescent Beach, thanks to Tuscan Developments and its president, Mark Peers.

Their recent renovation takes advantage of a fantastic location to create a home that’s perfect for a family, and unrecognizable from the original home. Peers purchased the existing house, built in 1975, because he saw it as a “wonderful opportunity” to create something beautiful.

“The home had great bones,” he says. “Everything was in excellent shape. This saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars by using the existing house.”

The $2-million renovation, which changed both the layout and the exterior facade, took a year from beginning to end, and later sold for over $5 million after the house was completed.

Peers calls the home Villa del Sol Ponente, which means House of the Sinking Sun in Italian.

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“From the kitchen you look through French doors over the infinity pool and to the ocean,” he says. Sunsets are never in the short supply through the huge windows, and the homeowners

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The original home didn’t take advantage of these surroundings.

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Peers and his team removed all of the interior walls from the main floor of the home, and created a seamless open floor plan.

“We put in major steel beams to support the second floor after we removed the walls from the main floor,” he says. “This house had too many bedrooms, so we removed the bedroom above the living room and created 20-foot ceilings. It enabled us to place large windows above the new French doors.”

Light now pours into the home through those large windows, and the doors open onto the pool and garden area.

“I love the layout; it’s just to die for,” says Peers. “From the kitchen, the living room is on the left and a kids’ playroom is on the right with a fireplace and doors that open onto the pool.

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There is also a wine cellar and huge pantry that blends seamlessly with style of the elegant kitchen.

The main floor also features a stunning powder room, which was integral to the renovation.

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“The old bathroom was horrid,” Peers says. “It was a 1976 shagadelic pink bathroom with no windows.”

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The low-ceilinged, dark basement below the living room has become a home theatre with eight-foot ceilings after Peers raised the floor above. There is also a Tuscan-style bar and French doors that lead to the garden.

Outside, the pool required a foundation that would cradle the pool six feet in the air. Peers then built the pool around it to create the infinity style.

Villa del Sol Ponente is now a treasured family home, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.

“The reason you want to renovate is because you want your home to be the place you want to come home to,” Peers says.

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When it comes to choosing a renovator for your home, Peers recommends that the homeowner speak to past clients.

“We always ask our clients if we can show the home and have an open house,” he says. “That way future customers can talk to the owners and ask questions. Our modus operandi is to introduce future customers to old customers.”

He also notes that homeowners should never rush into a renovation.

“The more time you spend planning and organizing, the less it will cost you and the happier you will be,” Peers says.

A renovation, no matter how large, is a major change to your home and your life, and trusting the person doing the renovation is an integral part of keeping your sanity at the end of the day. Peers and his team want to ensure that the process is as painless as possible.

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The home’s main floor now has an open-plan layout and elegant kitchen (above left and top). Peers and his team also built a Tuscan-style bar in the basement (above).

The renovations were completed last year and the owner has since sold the home, but Van Linge and his team are still involved with the new owners, assisting them with the operations of the house.

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By Kerry Vital Spending a few relaxing hours at a spa might not be an option for you on a regular basis, but it doesn’t have to be when your own bathroom can take you away from it all at the end of a long day.

“If a consumer is looking to create a spa-like bathroom experience, a custom shower or vertical spa is a great place to start,” says Garry Scott, vice-president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen Canada. “It allows the homeowner to personalize the shower to meet their needs. Everyone has personal preferences for their shower, from finding the perfect water pressure to temperature, down to the scent of the soap.”

Before you can bring the spa home, you need to do a bit of research.

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A free-standing soaker tub might be another option for homeowners looking for a bit of relaxation. It can be easy to while away the hours in a warm, deep tub and let the stresses soak away. There are several options on the market for such a tub, from the classic iron clawfoot to a modern fibreglass square or oval shape.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will honour the best of the residential construction industry next month at their annual Ovation Awards.

“The Ovation Awards represents a symbol homeowners can trust,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “With the Ovation Award entries up 77 per cent over last year, being named a finalist represents a major accomplishment. The finalists should feel very proud.”

This year marks the sixth anniversary of the awards, which recognizes excellence in the design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes as well as the renovation of existing homes in Metro Vancouver.

“With continued changes to the building bylaws and technological advancements, building homes is like a science,” says de Wit. “It is to your advantage to work with award-winning, certified professionals.”

This year’s awards will include a new category - Excellence in Technological Innovation in Residential Construction.

“We felt it was important to acknowledge advancements to technology within the industry,” says de Wit. “Moisture barriers, window construction and heating systems, for example, are critical elements to building quality homes. Recognizing advancements ensures the awards are relevant and meaningful to all members’ businesses and homeowners.”

The finalists in this category are Vancouver ICF for their Central Lonsdale Modern project, Centra Windows for Parc Riviera, Graytek Solutions Ltd. with Teragon Developments & Construction Inc. for The

Clay Construction is a finalist in several categories, including Custom Home Builder of the Year.

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Some of the highlights of the Ovation Awards every year are the Grand Ovation Awards. This year’s Custom Home Builder of the Year finalists are Clay Construction Inc., My House Design/Build Inc., and Naikoon Contracting Ltd. The Single-Family Home Builder of the Year is Paramax Homes Ltd. The Residential Renovator of the Year: Large Volume category’s finalists are My House Design/Build Team, Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., and Teragon Developments & Construction Inc., while the Residential Renovator of the Year: Small Volume’s finalists are Tavan Developments Ltd. and Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc. My House Design/Build is a finalist in multiple categories, including Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $50,000, Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and over, and Best Renovated Room, among others.

Delta’s Sarah Gallop Design Inc. is nominated for Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 to $99,999, Best Addition Renovation, Best Townhouse/Condominium

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Langley Pos-Abilities Society – Changing disabilities into possibilities help deliver the various devices throughout Langley. “Kris is incredibly busy and sometimes he’s run off his feet!” said Zosia.

Lilianne Fuller Not being eligible to receive assistance for necessary medical equipment was one of the reasons that lead Zosia Ettenberg to start the Langley Pos-Abilities Society. Established in 2010, the charity has filled part of the gap left when the Regional Disabled Person’s Association folded.

Part of the RDPA’s mandate was to advocate for the disabled in Langley and to maintain a used Medical Equipment registry. Often they also provided people in need with assistive devices, so when the organization became defunct, a real gap was created in the community.

Like the RDPA, Langley Pos-Abilities has three mandates, Education, Awareness, and providing Langley residents who have disabilities with assistive devices.

The Society does a number of things to build awareness. Most notably they invite members of the public to ‘try on’ a disability.

During the months of May and June, local personalities including both mayors will spend 12 hours in a wheelchair and be filmed.”We chose 12 hours because we wanted the person to experience what life would be like both at work and socially, “ said Zosia. Afterward they will be interviewed about their expe-

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rience and how they coped. The film will be shown on July 11th at the annual Day of Possibilities, a community event for able bodied people and people with disabilities.

The use of a wheelchair obstacle course brings awareness and education to students and the general public. The obstacle course is used at various community events and is placed at different schools and college campuses. People are encouraged to manoeuvre a wheelchair through this course and they discover firsthand the challenges faced by people in wheelchairs. They learn that any

While having a similar mandate to the RDPA, Langley Pos-Abilities meets its third directive of providing assistive devices in a slightly different manner. While the RDPA maintained a list of medical equipment, Langley Pos-Abilities maintains a physical inventory.

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Instead of donating the bike it will be used as a raffle item to raise funds. “Though technically not an assisted living device, it is something that will help improve the quality of a person’s life,” said Zosia. Tickets will be for sale at a Pub Night on May 30th at The Artful Dodger and as well tickets are available from Zosia and the other board members. Call 604-961-0117.

The reason the society is raising funds is due to the need for a covered trailer to transport the equipment and eventually the Society would like to rent space for a storefront. This would provide them with a place for extra equipment and would enhance their community presence.

The society has 40 active members and the Annual General Meeting will be held on June 8 at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre at Noon. A membership in the Society is $10. per year and for that you will receive a newsletter informing you about upcoming events. In addition you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the community. For more information about the society or to get a ticket to their upcoming Pub Night call 604-961-0117. or visit their website: langley.pos-abilities.org

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The orchestras are all volunteers from the Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers, Surrey Old Time Fiddlers and Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers, who take turns at providing the music for the dances.

Gladys is a long-time member of all of these fiddle organizations and performs herself with the groups at their weekly rehearsals, as well as at their dances and shows.

“We play schottisches, waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, heel and toe, and square dances,” says Gladys.

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“People love the treats. We’re going to have cupcakes with red hearts on them for the Valentine’s day dance,” says Gladys.

fun, we played music and went to dances.”

The Aldergrove Seniors’ Old Time Dances are held every second Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St. Cost is $6 per person, includes refreshments. Upcoming dates to mark on calendars are April 25, May 9 and 23, June 6 and 20.

There is a sum“I grew up mer break for July on a farm in and August, and Alberta and that’s dances resume in September.

what we did for fun, we played music and went to dances.”

And while the fiddlers, accompanied by pianists and guitarists, are all volunteers many of them are professional performers. Gladys has performed in Las Vegas, and Surrey Fiddlers president Evan Sanyshyn and his son Michael are top notch players. Michael is a winner of many awards and has performed on concert tours across the North American continent with many of the top country music stars, but he enjoys sitting in with the old time fiddlers if he has a free night.

A retiree herself, Gladys keeps busy as a contributing member of 11 organizations, as well as contributing to the upcoming B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Association history book.

But her first love is playing fiddle — as well as dulcimer and mandolin.

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The Surrey Fiddlers also host monthly dances at Clayton Hall, 18513 - 70 Ave., on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The public is also welcome to attend the weekly practices of the fiddlers, although there is no dance floor available at the venues. Typically 15 to 20 members attend and musician guests are also able to sit in and play.

Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers meet every Wednesday, 6:45-9:45 p.m. at the Hallmark seniors’ centre, 3055 Princess St., Abbotsford. There is no admission fee. Funds raised by the club go to providing fiddle workshops for youths.

Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers meet every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at Hazelmere Heritage Hall, 16 Ave. at 184 St., Cloverdale. Admission is $2. Funds raised by the club go to hall maintenance and to the food bank.

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Never give up — I know it sounds cheesy, but it’s true.

She is also one of dozens of featured dancers in Pharrell’s marathon 24-hour long video for Happy, during which the song plays over and over as people dance along city streets and through buildings.

Her sequence begins at the eight-minute mark of the 6 a.m. hour.

Although she’s pleased with what she has already accomplished, Kawakami’s ultimate goal is to dance on a world tour with Usher.

She met the singer once, when he was working in a studio near the rehearsal space for the Snoop Dogg video (Summer Time, by Summer feat. Snoop Dogg).

Working as a dancer in L.A. can get competitive and, at times, even a little nasty, she said, but more often there is plenty of support within the community, because everyone knows just how tough a life it can be.

Being able to dance in a wide range of styles has definitely given Kawakami an advantage, she said. Practising seven or eight hours a day doesn’t hurt, either.

The main point Kawakami wants to get across to other upand-coming young dancers is that, in the end, hard work does

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Mao Kawakami, left, dances in The Far East Movement’s video for the song The Illest. The 22-year-old Langley dancer moved to Los Angeles shortly after graduating from Langley Secondary School. pay off.

“Take all the opportunities (you can),” she advises.

“We never know — one small opportunity can lead to another.

“I say this, because that’s how I got to work world-wide with the top artists from Japan, Thailand and China as a lead dancer.”

No one is less surprised — or more delighted — by Kawakami’s success than Tonya Wejr.

The owner of Kick It Up a Notch

taught Kawakami dance for two years, from the time she was 15 years old until she graduated and moved to California.

“Mao had it bad for dance.

“She was so passionate — one of the most passionate students I ever taught,” said Wejr.

“She wanted to break out and try different things — jazz, hip hop and lyrical.”

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Although her roots were in classical ballet, Kawakami “was extremely gifted in other genres,” said the instructor.

She had a hunger to learn and, because of that, she improved quickly, added Wejr.

She watched other dancers at the school, and learned from them as well.

About a year and a half ago, Kawakami returned to Langley for a visit, Wejr recalled.

While she was in town, she attended a couple of her former instructor’s classes and even taught one herself.

As a professional, it wasn’t something Kawakami had any reason to do, said Wejr, but the young dancer had no reservations about returning to her roots.

During her visit, Kawakami didn’t volunteer any information about her time working alongside music celebrities in L.A., said Wejr.

“She didn’t tell us about anything. We had to beg her for stories,” the teacher laughed.

“It’s so refreshing to see a dancer who wants it that bad, and yet is so humble.”

That’s exactly what Wejr hoped to accomplish when she opened her school in 2007.

At 26, she decided that she had had enough of working for other people and wanted to do things her own way.

That meant creating a space where anyone who is passionate about dance would be welcome.

“I don’t care if you have two left feet or what your body image is — if you love to dance, you’re welcome here.

“I don’t believe in a cutthroat approach,” she said. “We need to work together.”

That means that, in addition to getting professional instruc-

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Dancing in L.A. has offered Langley’s Mao Kawakami the opportunity to meet and work with some of the biggest stars in the world of hip hop, including Snoop Dogg (above) and Canadian rapper, Drake.

tion, the dancers at KIUAN, mentor one another as well.

“The culture is different,” said Wejr.

“It doesn’t necessarily work

for everyone. I want to see (the dancers) do well, but remain humble.

“It makes me pretty proud now, seeing Mao.

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‘Resident old guy’ getting job done GARY AHUJA Times Sports

In his 11-year National Lacrosse League career, Curtis Hodgson has missed one game.

Even more impressive was that in that particular game — the first game of the 2010 season — Hodgson wasn’t even injured; it was a coaching decision to make him a healthy scratch for that night’s contest.

Not many competitors like being told they will not be playing and Hodgson wasn’t some fresh-faced rookie, still finding his way in the league.

Until that point, he had played in all 80 games over the course of his first five seasons.

“One of the things (former Stealth coach) Chris Hall was known for was pushing his players,” said Hodgson.

“I always told (him) that was the best thing he could have done for me. He basically challenged me to be better. The conversation we had was basically, ‘play so I can’t take you out.’”

Hodgson credits the coach — who stepped down after the 2014 season and passed away in December from cancer — for much of the success in his career.

“I always felt he was in my ear pushing me and it is a credit to him (that I am) an older guy and still playing in the league,” Hodgson said.

“I learned so much from him about being a professional and being prepared each week and not resting on my laurels. “(The healthy scratch) was a springboard in my career, a turning point, to be honest.”

Since that healthy scratch, Hodgson has played in 97 straight games — 106 with playoffs — and is the Stealth franchise’s all-time leader in games played.

GARY AHUJA Langley Times Or as Hodgson calls it, “the all-time old guy.”

“When I was 21, if you told me I got Vancouver Stealth captain Curtis Hodgson tangles with Colorado Mammoth forward John Grant Jr. during National to play a game in the NLL, I would Lacrosse League action last month at the Langley Events Centre. Hodgson has missed one game in his 11-year career have said that is a dream come true,” and is the Stealth’s all-time leader in games played. he admits.

Hodgson was “Looking back, part of the rea- in the summer (in the Western Ladrafted by the son I have had success is be- crosse Association with New Westnow-defunct cause I have played with a lot minster) which also keeps me in Vancouver Raof great veteran players who shape and keeps my mind in it. It vens in the is doing all the things off the court helped me out.” fourth round Is Hodgson surprised he is still to allow yourself to be successful on prior to the going strong at age 33, as the el- the floor.

2002 season, Hodgson also relishes the role der statesman of a team whose but injuries of being a teacher to his younger average age is 25.9? kept him out “I think one of the reasons I teammates. Being a teacher on the of the line-up am still playing is that over the floor should come as little surprise those first couyears, I have had a lot of great considering his day job is as a high ple of seasons. coaches and a lot of players that school teacher and athletic director CURTIS HODGSON Hodgson may at Burnaby’s Byrne Creek Secondary. push you,” he said. have lacked “I think from a teaching standpoint “He is so “Honestly, the big thing is the NLL experience, but Stealth general steady, is such a league has gotten more athletic one of the reasons I have been able manager Doug Locker — who was good leader and and they have cleaned up the to play for a long time is I have althe team’s assistant GM at the time works so hard. It game in terms of making it a ways been open to learning and to — coveted the right-handed defence- is hard to imagine the Stealth with- goal scorer’s league and I think the get better,” he said. man who had a stellar junior career out him.”

“I think I model that to guys now. two reasons I have been successful with the Burnaby Lakers with a couWhile most players would love the are as you get older, you get smarter A teacher doesn’t have everything ple of Minto Cups (Canadian junior A opportunity to play for their home- and try to learn as much as you can figured out either, but it is engaging championships) on his resume. town team, Hodgson — who is from every year and get better. And the guys in those types of conversations.

“He was a guy we had a lot of re- Burnaby — had no problem leaving other truth of it is the work you have We are trying to learn, we are trying spect for, watching him play junior,” the Lower Mainland for San Jose and to put in, push yourself physically.” to get better.

Locker said.

“And I think it is the same in school, the Stealth.

He also credits changes to his off “He was a guy that we thought “I was sold on the chance to get an the floor routine, which he made building relationships with people, would help jump-start the franchise opportunity to play. At the time, Van- four or five years ago. engaging them with conversations defensively and that turned out to be couver was a really veteran team,” “It is a full time commitment in and trying to mentor and lead by exa pretty good move for us.

Hodgson said. terms of off-season training, I play ample.”

If you told me I got to play a game in the NLL, I would have said that is a dream come true.

Despite loss, Stealth control playoff destiny GARY AHUJA Times Sports

The Vancouver Stealth may have lost their last game to fall below the playoff bar, but their post-season destiny remains in their own hands.

The Stealth could not take advantage of a career night from Joel McCready, who scored five goals in a 13-9 loss to the three-time defending champion Rochester Knighthawks on Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.

The loss dropped Vancouver to 5-11, a halfgame behind the Calgary Roughnecks (6-11) for the third and final playoff spot in the National Lacrosse League’s West Division.

The Stealth are on the road in Buffalo this weekend while Calgary is on a bye. But this week’s results are meaningless in the playoff race and the game that matters is May 2 at the LEC when Vancouver hosts Calgary.

A Stealth victory would pull them even with the Roughnecks with six wins apiece, but Vancouver would hold the tiebreaker: three victories to Calgary’s one in the head-to-head season series.

“All the cards are in, we want to make the playoffs. Everybody in the Lower Mainland should be at that May 2 lacrosse game,” McCready said.

“I am excited for Buffalo, but you have to be amped up for the May 2 game, western rival, at home, Lower Mainland lacrosse hotbed, it has to be a full house.”

In Saturday’s loss, the Stealth scored first and the score was tied at two after one quarter. But the Knighthawks controlled the middle two quarters to lead 10-5 after three quarters.

In addition to McCready’s big night, Rhys Duch (one goal, six assists), Logan Schuss (one goal, five assists) and Tyler Digby (two goals, two assists) paced the offence.

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Trio aims to wear Maple Leaf Two members of the Vancouver Stealth were among those named to Team Canada’s 37-player training camp roster.

Goaltender Tyler Richards and leading scorer Rhys Duch will attend the camp from Sept. 18 to 27 on the Ondonga Nation in Syracuse, N.Y. as Canada prepares for the 2015 FIL world indoor lacrosse championships.

Twenty-three players will make the final roster and Duch and Richards have both represented Canada at the event before, helping the squad win gold in 2011. The event is held every four years.

“There’s a lot of good players trying to make the team and I hope I can be one of those guys,” Duch said.

Also on the roster is defender Brett Mydske, who plays in the Western Lacrosse Association with the Langley Thunder. He plays in the NLL with the Edmonton Rush.

Brookswood Bobcats’ Carson Hyra drags a Howe Bulldogs tackler as he races down the field during Grade 8 boys rugby action at Brookswood Secondary last week (April 14). The Bobcats posted a convincing 51-5 victory over their Abbotsford visitors.

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Bylaw No. 5100 amends the Official Community Plan by designating lands west of 198A Street and east of Latimer Creek between 80 and 82 Avenues from “Designated Urban Growth” to “Designated Industrial Growth” and land at the northwest corner of 200 Street and 80 Avenue from “Designated Industrial Growth” to “Designated Urban Growth”.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Liquor Endorsement Hearing.

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All-star selection for Malm

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Geneva Chattell, a U12 player with Langley Fastball, delivers the ceremonial first pitch with Langley City mayor Ted Schaffer on Saturday morning at Noel Booth Park as Langley Fastball kicked off their season. There are approximately 330 players on 31 teams ranging in age from four years old to their mid-20s.

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James Malm has landed on the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League all-star team.

Malm was the league’s second leading scorer despite missing time down the stretch while he represented Team BC at the Canada Winter Games.

The Langley teen finished with 66 points (20 goals and 46 assists) in 31 games, a league-leading 2.1 points per game, for the Valley West Hawks.

The scoring race was won by Greater Vancouver Canadians’ Owen Seidel, who had 67 points in 38 games, Malm, who turns 16 in June, was one of two Hawks to earn all-star accolades as he was joined on the team by White Rock’s Matt Barberis. He led all defencemen in scoring with 53 points (13 goals, 40 assists) in 35 games.

Malm has signed to play in the Western Hockey League next season with the Vancouver Giants. He was the team’s second round (44th overall) pick in the 2014 WHL bantam draft.

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Hot start to season for Blaze

The Langley Blaze were perfect over the weekend, going 4-for-4.

The U18 baseball team improved to 7-1 through the first two weeks of the B.C. Premier Baseball League season after sweeping a pair of doubleheaders.

The Blaze beat the Victoria Eagles 11-2 and 2-1 on Saturday at McLeod Park before hitting the road and defeating the Coquitlam Reds 6-3 and 10-6 on Sunday at Mundy Park.

The first game saw the bottom of the Blaze batting order come through with three doubles and seven RBIs. Yi-An Pan had one double and three RBIs while Junior Blaze call-up Rhys Cratty did not look out of place. Batting ninth, he

Poppy tops field at soccer tourney

belted a pair of doubles and four RBIs. Parker Logan earned the win allowing a pair of runs over innings with three strikeouts in the 11-2 win.

The teams’ second game was much closer but a pair of runs in the first inning was enough offence in Langley’s 2-1 victory.

Kurt Meeberg and Hayden Jaco drove in the runs while Cooper Misic went the distance on the mound, allowing one run and four hits in seven innings while striking out seven.

Against the Reds, the game was tied at three runs apiece heading into the sixth inning before the Blaze plated three runs to win 6-3.

Connor Chorpita drove in two

The D.W. Poppy Redhawks defeated Maple Ridge 1-0 in the championship finals of a soccer tournament at Kwantlen Park on Friday.

The Poppy Grade 8/9 girls soccer team went 4-0-1 to take

runs, with Tony Pharand, Yi-Fan Pan and Kurt Meeberg had an RBI apiece.

Brendan Coulter earned the win, pitching two innings of relief with four strikeouts. Jake Polancic had pitched the previous five innings, allowing three runs while striking out five.

And the weekend closed with the Blaze jumping out to a 9-0 lead. The Reds did put up six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, but could not complete the comeback, falling 10-6.

Jaco had four hits — including two doubles — and three RBIs and Chorpita drove in two runs.

Marcus Gregson earned the win with six strikeouts. He surrendered four runs, but only one was earned.

top spot in the junior girls event, including defeating the Poppy junior team 2-1 in the semifinals.

The Redhawks went 2-0-1 in the round robin, tying Maple Ridge 2-2 in the opening game, and then de-

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In league play, Poppy leads the Fraser Valley East Division with a perfect 4-0-0 mark and four games to play until the Fraser Valley championships begin.

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Langley Blaze second baseman Dayton Wilson tags out a Victoria Eagles’ base-runner during the teams’ second game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at McLeod Park. The Blaze won both games and improved to 7-1 on the season.

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F/T GRAPHIC DESIGNER Print Center at #108-19915 64th Ave, Langley, BC require permanent F/T Graphic Designer. Duties are to develop design and graphics as per requirements for print, digital & press. Degree/Diploma in graphic arts. Min 1 year experience. 40 hrs/wk. Salary $14.50/hr-negotiable. Email resume to: info@printcenter.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home.

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CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 We thank all applicants for your interest!

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12 years have passed, and the memories remain.

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Mom, Dad, Janet, Geoff, Lisa and their families.

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Shirley Hewitt born March 2, 1933 passed away April 7, 2015. Predeceased by her husband Ernie in 2000 and her grandson Kevin in 1989. Survived by her sons Gary and Randy, three grandchildren Ryan (Michelle) Jessica (Pez) Mitchel (Kim) and two great grandsons Jack and Rory, her sister Donna many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Shirley lived her life in Fort Langley where she gill netted, and worked various jobs in the community to help support her family. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends at Pavilion Lake where they fished and hunted together. She was a avid gardener of vegetables and flowers and loved giving away her extra produce to friends and family. She was a loyal fan to her Vancouver Canucks and never missed a game. Shirley loved life and was active to the end. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A graveside service will be held at Fort Langley Cemetery, May 8th, 2015 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Children’s Hospital.

OBITUARIES

Marilee Bond (Nee Trost) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilee Anita Bond on April 10th, 2015.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Allan Bond, her daughter Michelle Ross and her four beloved granddaughters, Kaleigh, Brooklyn, Aliyah and Sierrah also surviving are Allans’ father George Bond, her parents Don and Merle Trost, her brothers Terry and Glenn as well as four nieces and one nephew, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Marilee is pre-deceased by her infant son Aaron in 1973.

Marilee was born on July 22, 1951 in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario, where she lived until her marriage to Allan in 1972. She and Allan then moved to Langley, B.C. where they made their home since. She spent many happy vacations with her family and her parents at Trout Lake, Thunder Bay. Her magnetic personality and cheerful smiles drew so many wonderful friends close to her over the years who also mourn her loss.

Marilee had been fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer for many years, however; she faced each day with her trademark optimistic attitude.

It was Marilee’s lifelong faith in Jehovah God’s promise of a resurrection to his Kingdom on earth that sustained her during her days of illness.

In lieu of flowers, a consideration to the Langley Hospice, Maple Hill Centre would be appreciated. Her memorial will be held on Saturday April 25th at 2 p.m. at the Langley Kingdom hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 20241-68th Avenue, east auditorium.

Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium 20786 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V3A 4G6 (604) 530-6488 Condolences may be offered at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com

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Office Assistant / Receptionist (Full Time) Burnaby, BC VanPress, a division of Black Press, is looking for an Office Assistant to start immediately at our Burnaby office.

Candidate must be extremely well organized, with exceptional written & verbal English communication skills, experience in dealing with Customers, accounting/ invoicing experience, proficiency in Excel & Word and accuracy with numbers is essential.

Please email your resume to sales@vanpressprinters.com, drop it by our office at 8325 Riverbend Court, Burnaby, or fax it to 604-515-4686 Salary is commensurate with experience.

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HELP WANTED

An industry leading grocery distribution facility is

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Hosting a Job Fair Saturday, April 25th 11:00am – 2:00pm 5111 - 272 Street, Langley, BC Entry-level warehouse order selector positions are available at our Perishable Facility and Dry Goods Facility.

Stable, part-time union positions with hours ranging 16-40 hours per week. Starting wage is $13.80/hr and EV Logistics offers an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked.

An excellent training program is provided.

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to do repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products.

Weekend work, flexible daytime and afternoon availability and English communication skills essential.

No access to public transit.

Please bring your resume and 2 pieces of ID (1 piece must have government issued photo ID) for the interview.

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HIRING NOW 40 hours per week Monday to Friday ~ 8am-4pm $10.25/hr Plus bonus No experience necessary Apply in person at:

5151 – 152nd St. Surrey

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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WAREHOUSE / CUSTOMER SERVICE, F/T Metal Supermarkets Langley Clean/valid BC driver’s lic.

Fluent English required. $20/hr plus bonus & benefit package.

No phone calls or drop-ins please Email to: adminbc@ metalsupermarkets.com

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DENTAL COORDINATOR/ RECEPTIONIST Are you an experienced Dental Treatment Coordinator?

Abbotsford Dental Practice is looking for a team player who is friendly, hardworking and detail oriented to join our team.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent.

Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri. If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Cell: 604.341.7374

• Twice weekly: Tuesday & Thursday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers

Land Clearing - Ditching Field leveling, Lot grading Excavation •D5, D4 Wide Pad Bulldozers •CAT320 EXCA

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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

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Bulldozer & Excavator Services

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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

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COMPUTER SERVICES

Concrete Lifting

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

With industrial type vehicles only.

Vehicle must hold 5000 papers .

NO MINI-VANS.

ELECTRICAL

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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Kristy 604.488.9161

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

Call Andrew 604-302-4767 or abnbuildersltd@gmail.com

NOW HIRING!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Must have experience & own transportation.

Apply in person 20080 Fraser Hwy. after 4:00p.m. Mon. - Sat.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

DELIVERY DRIVER Required P/T for Kostas Greek Restaurant, Langley.

Previous experience is an asset. Willing to train.

Competitive Wage &Tips.

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Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Required F/T for an established construction company for a prefab and onsite framing project in Maple Ridge.

ARE you ready to create unforgettable, life-changing outdoor recreation experiences? You could be our new Monkido Aerial Adventure Guide or Ground Patroller at our Maple Ridge Park. For details go to www.wildplay.com

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Carpenters & Carpenter’s Helper

HELP WANTED

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Marine Engineering Officers required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND14J-008698-000051, Selection Process# 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexeng.htm Le ministère de la Défense nationale recherche des agents de la mécanique navale pour combler divers postes civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Nous acceptons uniquement les candidatures posées en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND14J008698-000051, numéro du processus de sélection 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le formulaire de demande et posséder toutes les qualifications essentielles énumérées. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexfra.htm

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Recycle your unused items, place a Classified Ad today!

Please send resume to: abbotsforddentalad @gmail.com

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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DRYWALL

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

.super soil

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.

C & C Gardeners - Tree & Shrub Pruning, Lawn Maint. Spring Cleanup. 25 yrs exp. 604-530-2232

ELECT SERVICES Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

3 YEAR OLD Dobi/Rotti male, FREE to good home. Moving. Prefer adult only home. Would make exc. guard dog. 778-856-1115 Abby

LANGLEY CITY 1-bdrm apt. Clean, bright, crime free. Incl. heat. Refs. req’d. $720. 604-530-6384.

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

LANGLEY CITY APARTMENTS ON 201A

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SUNDECKS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

SAMCON BUILDING. Complete reno’s & additions. Over 25 yrs exp.

Call Derek (604)720-5955 www.samconbuilding.com

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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

338 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Per Molsen 604-575-1240 Doing a Renovation or Drywall Repair?

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

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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Hydro Tech Power Washing Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768 POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

PRESSURE WASHING

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

TOTAL RENOVATIONS SPECIALIZING IN

PLUMBING

Call Ian 604-724-6373 A SOFT TOUCH - HOME SOFTWASH. Done By Hand. No Pressure Washing. Siding, Gutters, Windows Special $99. 604-537-6180

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CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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

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UNDER $100

LEATHER COUCH & CHAIR with ottoman; coffee & side tables with glass tops. $100 for the whole set.

Call 604-530-6995.

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UNDER $400

CABINET; Dark Oak TV Cabinet 161/2’’ deep x 52’’ long x 28’’ high, $400. Call: 604-530-6995.

DOWNSIZING; navy sectional $350 reg $2400. Pleather yellow recliner $150. Lamps etc. (604)533-7295

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GARAGE SALES

APRIL 25th, 9am-2pm. Music gear, rc cars, vacuums, books, toys, mags. 15061 34th Ave. S. Surrey

Recycle your unused items, place a classified ad TODAY! 560

MOVING & STORAGE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Household / Construction

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

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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

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PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-765-0453

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SUNDECKS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

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 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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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MISC. WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

www.paintspecial.com

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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LANGLEY, E. Fraser Hwy. Upper flr of house ON 1/2 ACRE. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, W/D in sep. lndry rm, sm office, lrg sitting rm, 3rd bdrm or? 2 balconies, 4 appls, carport, NS/NP. $1300. May 1st. 604-534-2046

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Michael - 604-533-7578

Rainbow & Majorca

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1996 White Dodge Ram 2500 V8 5.9L ext cab short box seats 6, 235,000K & 1998 23ft Slumber Queen 5th wheel. rear kitchen, slps 6, 2 way fridge, microwave, 3 pce bath, a/c, tandem whls, 15ft canopy, bike rack. $11,000 both. 604-576-0350 Cloverdale

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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).

Call 604-881-7111 thunderbirdvillage@bentallkennedy.com

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Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo.

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Park Terrace Apts Bachelor starting @ $680 1 bdrm starting @ $725 2 bdrm starting @ $795 RETRO RENT RATES. Act Now Langley City, family friendly, walk to senior & rec ctr, schls, shops, Incl heat & hotwater & prkg.

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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

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TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility.

Includes heat & 1 parking stall.

No pets

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SNOWBIRDS! Reliable tenant seeks peaceful, quiet studio suite.

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Betsy - 604-312-1437

Newer 2 bdrm, 2bath top floor corner unit condo conveniently located at 21009 - 56th Ave in Langley. Walking distance to all amenities, balcony with south view, 5 appliances, secured parking with 2 stalls. Available May 1st. $1,450.00/mo. N/P, N/S. Utilities extra. For appt. to view:

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2005 HARLEY, soft tail custom.

Black & chrome. 30,000 kms. $10,500. Call: 604-820-8218

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Villa Fontana & Stardust

Phone 604-530-1912 DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction.

Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.

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ALDERGROVE 5487sf lot, 3215- 266 A St. Bright sunny 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $399,000 778-878-1586

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME for sale with free pad rent in Mission. Privacy with a view. $35,000. (604)820-8218

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706

Special Spring Prices Sawdust Available

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

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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

604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS LANGLEY CITY - AVAIL NOW. Remodeled 2 bdrm double wide, F/S. W/D. $900/mo. Ref’s required.

No Pets. Call Don at 604-534-1018.

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.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

Langley 19628-88 Ave 4 bdrm bsmt home $2000, additional w/shop, prkg & 2.5 acres $3500 or rent shop & acreage sep. 604-725-4443

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Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.

2007 FORD TAURUS 4 Door, auto, 6/cyl, 180K, clean! $2500/obo. Call 778-928-5842

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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.

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 2004 HONDA ACCORD 4/cyl 4/door, auto, 229K, NICE CAR!! $4895/obo. Call 778-847-9834

604.488.9161 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 5/spd 1 owner, records, 269K hwy kms Clean! $2995 firm. 604-535-5997

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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.

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