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The lawyer for 24-year-old Albert Jacob Jackman says his client was using a reasonable amount of force to protect himself against an armed man, when he stabbed Aldergrove resident Kyle Barber several times during a struggle
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While they were talking, they say Barber suddenly ran to his bedroom and tried to grab a 12-gauge shotgun with a pistol grip from under his bed. Jackman managed to take the shotgun away and left it lying on the floor when he took Barber down to the basement, where some marijuana plants were under cultivation. According to the defence, Jackman punched Barber in the mouth continued, PAGE 4
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Nearing the finish line in Langley happens. She bases that on her own experience “in the belly of the beast” dealing with criminal cases. NDP candidate Piotr Majkowski accused the Tories of failing to protect the quality of medicine. DAN FERGUSON His party is best suited to Times Reporter manage universal health care in Canada, Majkowski said, because Mark Warawa spent most of an they created it. all-candidates town hall meeting at He called the Tories hypocritical Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s for stacking the Senate with Langley campus on Wednesday, Conservatives after complaining April 20 leaning back in his about the unelected chamber’s chair, looking relaxed while rival power to interfere with candidates and their supporters parliament for years. did their best “We need to chip away at to abolish the incumbent the Senate,” Conservative MP’s Majkowski said. support. Green The town hall candidate Carey style meeting Poitras stressed drew more than it is more than 200 people for a one-issue a two-and-a-half party, outlining hour question-anddetailed Mark Warawa answer session langley mp positions that focused more on nonon national issues environmental than local concerns. issues like justice reform. What they heard, mostly, was Greens believe that building candidates sticking to their more prisons is a “superficial” respective party’s talking points. measure that will not be any Dan FERGUSON/Langley Times Warawa kept warning about more effective in reducing crime, Federal candidates Mark Warawa (left to right), Carey Poitras, Craig Nobbs, Piotr Majkowski and the possibility of an opposition Poitras said. Rebecca Darnell await their turn to speak at last Wednesday’s all-candidates town hall meeting at coalition and the need to get tough She was the most personal of Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The federal election is on Monday (May 2). on crime to lock up pedophiles the five candidates, departing and other “dangerous people.” from a discussion of aboriginal “Right now, things are way too Commerce, the university and the people of employable age when Warawa said that he has worked assistance policies at one point to lax,”Warawa said. Fraser Valley Real Estate Board the current generation retires. with opposition politicians in the reveal her own Metis heritage. The Tory MP repeatedly (FVREB). It drew a few tongue-in-cheek past, but added he shares some of Pirate party candidate Craig referred to the federal election as In return, the FVREB got to ask responses, with Warawa noting that the student’s distress. Nobbs maintained his own “unnecessary,” using the word at its own question of the candidates, he and his wife have five children “When I’m in Parliament, I’m personal honesty policy of refusing least eight times, provoking groans about deferring the capital gains “so we’re doing our part” and kind of shamed the way Parliament to comment on issues he hasn’t and heckling from some in the tax on land sales to help encourage Darnell getting laughs when she acts,”Warawa said. fully researched, generating audience around the fifth time. development of marginal said she has no personal plans to When the debate wrapped up, applause and laughter when he Liberal Rebecca Darnell properties. contribute to the birth rate. Warawa got a hug from Darnell. would simply say that he didn’t repeatedly accused the None of the candidates dismissed Immigration is a better solution, Warawa has won all three know enough. Conservatives of disrespecting elections since the federal Langley the idea outright, but none would said Majkowski, who came to Nobbs urged people in the parliament and wasting money on riding was created in 2004, with commit to making the change right Canada with his family as a child. audience to do their own research things like expensive jet fighters more votes every time. away. When one high school student online about issues and candidates. with no engines. In an interview following the UUUUU expressed alarm about the tone “The Internet is your friend,” “They will continue to spend and Nobbs said. Kwantlen forum, Warawa told The Turn to pages 12 and 13 for of politics, he was told there is spend and spend,” Darnell said. 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when Barber made an insulting comment about a dead friend of Jackman’s. They then went back upstairs to the bedroom, where Barber got a safe with some cash. That was when Barber threw or swung a portable heater at Jackman and made a second attempt to pick up the shotgun, Coleman said. Jackman grabbed a knife from the top of a bedroom dresser and a “wrestling match over the gun” ensued, Coleman said. “Mr. Jackman is confronted with a real threat and is entitled to defend himself,” Coleman said. At the time Barber was 6’ and 200 lbs. while Jackman was 5’10” and 170 lbs., Coleman added. “Ultimately you have to decide what happened in the bedroom on the second occasion,” Coleman told the judge. The girlfriend has told a different story, saying Jackman used scissors to punch Barber in the face and later pursued a fleeing Barber, stabbing him from behind. “She is not a reliable historian,” Coleman said. “She is seeking vengeance.” Coleman said forensic evidence shows Barber suffered a split lip and cuts to the inside of his mouth that would occur when a person is hit in the face with a fist. There were no injuries that would indicate scissors, he said. Coleman said the girlfriend was lying when she claimed that the marijuana growing operation in the basement was for personal use and that she bought the 12-gauge shotgun and modified it with a pistol grip because she planed to go deer hunting with her dad. “At the very least, she is grossly exaggerating the facts,” Coleman said. “It would be dangerous in the extreme to rely on that evidence.” The girlfriend also claimed that Jackman choked her boyfriend until Barber was blue in the face, but there was no evidence of burst blood vessels in the eye, bruising on the neck or injuries to the larynx that would result from that kind of strangulation, Coleman argued. Jackman has maintained that he didn’t deliberately stab Barber.
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Without addressing that directly, Coleman did say that while some of his client’s testimony was “self-serving,” it was “the most accurate version of what transpired in that room.” Jackman cannot be not guilty of first degree murder, which requires proof of a planned and deliberate killing, Coleman maintained. “He [Jackman] was simply defending himself and did not use more force than necessary.” Coleman also said the testimony of co-accused Barrett, who has his own lawyer, can’t be trusted, either. Barrett, Coleman said, did not give police an accurate account, and has tried to distance himself from what happened by shifting blame onto Jackman. The trial continues.
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Fox fears decision may Trinity Western University wants land to expand campus NATASHA JONES Times Reporter
The Agricultural Land Commission has conditionally approved Trinity Western University’s application to exclude three parcels within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The land covers 13.59 acres on the north and south side of Labonte Crescent on Glover Road, opposite the entrance to the independent Christian university. The decision was released on April 1, the
same day that the ALC approved the consolidation of three parcels at 23712 - 56 Ave., and 5585 and 5559 238 St., and the subdivision of these parcels, 18.4 acres in total, into 16 one-acre lots.The applicants are Sam Omelaniec and two other neighbours. Trinity’s application was made with the Township, which supports the reason for TWU’s application, which is to expand the campus and keep a viable school in the municipality.
Future development would require the construction of a public road extending 80 Avenue to Labonte Crescent and providing a secondary entrance to the university.Approximately 55 acres still in the ALR will be used for agricultural and environmental research and development programs.A smaller parcel will be used for parkland and outdoor classrooms. The ALC set out a number of conditions, including fencing and vegetative buffer. The ALC said in a report that the proposed 80 Avenue extension will have an adverse impact on prime farmland unless it is built along-
side Highway 1. The commissioners concluded that the majority of the land in TWU’s application “is not suitable for agricultural use; that sections of land fronting Labonte Crescent and Glover Road, and which are to stay within the reserve, are “steep, riparian land and is not suitable for agricultural use.” It added:“The proposal, if approved, has the potential to impact neighbouring agriculture land unless fencing is installed and vegetative buffers are planted.” Among the conditions imposed are a vegetative and buffering plan; a covenant that fences and buffers cannot be
Three other applications rejected NATASHA JONES Times Reporter
At the same time that it approved the Trinity Western University exclusion request and the Omelaniec application to consolidate and subdivide, the Agricultural Land Commission rejected three others. These were: U to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve eight properties totaling 36 acres at 5670 - 264 Street, and 26477, 26473, 26475, 26473, 26575, 26601, 26695 and 26713 - 56 Ave. These properties are next to Gloucester Industrial Estates; U to subdivide within the ALR one rural parcel of 53.1 acres at 7201 - 216 St., into two lots. This property is on the base of the Milner escarpment, west of Glover Road. U to subdivide within the ALR two rural lots totaling 19.90 acres into seven residential parcels at 23015 and 23047 - 76A Ave. This property lies on the northwest corner of 76A Avenue and 232 Street, north of the Highway 1
interchange. Township council supported all three applications.The ALC’s rejection of the first and third listed above was a reconfirmation of earlier rejections. One application being keenly watched involves the former Tuscan Farm Gardens, an echinacea and lavender farm at 24453-60 Ave. The application for the 80.5 acres was filed by Lorad Enterprises Inc., of that address. The registered owners are Gar William Campbell and Lavender Hills Holdings. Inc.The current zoning is one acre residential. The application is to rezone the land into two parcels of approximately 35.8 and 42.5 acres, with a residential development of up to 65 houses proposed for the larger parcel. The overall density would be 0.8 units per acre. Almost 19 acres are environmentally significant and will be preserved as natural open space, if the application is approved.A tributary of Coghlan Creek flows through the property. The Tuscan Farm owners have
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be ‘tip of the iceberg’ removed without the consent of the ALC. The Omelaniec application was filed along with neighbours Jody and Charles Shaw, and Sharon Russell. One of the conditions of approval is that their properties must connect to municipal water and sewer services, and the subdivision must be completed within three years. The ALC said that if sewage is not discharged into a public system, a treatment facility “cannot under any circumstance contaminate the Hopington aquifer.” Councillor Charlie Fox was the only member of council who did not support the Omelaniec application a year ago. On Tuesday, he said he was concerned because the Omelaniec property itself is a functioning agricultural operation (a Christmas tree farm), and its location at the top of the 56 Avenue escarpment places it over the
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The Omelaniec property is one of three parcels of land that has received conditional approval to be removed from the ALR. vulnerable Hopington aquifer. He noted that while the one-acre zoning is already allowed under the Township’s bylaws, the ALC’s decision will open the floodgates to more requests for subdivision.
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“I feel that this might be the tip of the iceberg in terms of other properties which have similar zoning wanting to develop,” Fox said, noting that unless municipal water and services are provided, more water will be drawn from the
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t is important to vote, but it isn’t ering other options — but none always easy to do so. of them seem all that palatable to Sometimes, it is hard to them. choose a candidate to vote for. The From What makes things more complithe Editor voter may like a candidate, but cated in that riding, which borders disagree with much of his or her FRANKBUCHOLTZ the northern part of Langley Townparty’s platform. Or the voter may ship, is that there is no Green canbe disappointed with a candidate, even though didate. The nominated Green was asked to step the party platform seems very appealing. aside by his party after a controversial Facebook Sometimes it isn’t even that simple. The voter posting became public. may not have enough information about the canIn Langley, there have been plenty of chances diate, the party or both. It may be hard to get to to meet and hear the five candidates, and it’s the polls — not everyone drives, and sometimes now up to voters to make their choices. polls are a fair walking distance away. Warawa had a record as MP for the past There are other complicating factors. In this seven years. Liberal candidate Rebecca Darnell election campaign, two Surrey Conservative can- has been very involved in the community, with didates are quite deliberately staying away from everything from Langley Community Services to candidate forums, where they may face some the Langley Chiefs. pointed questions. I was asked to moderate one NDP candidate Piotr Majkowski is passionate of these forums on Monday night, and most about health care, his chosen profession. He has members of the audience were very frustrated been working hard to connect with voters. by the fact that the candidate was a no-show. Carey Poitras of the Greens is a political She gave organizers 90 minutes notice that she newcomer, but has a good track record of comwouldn’t be coming. munity involvement and an abiding interest in The missing candidate, Nina Grewal in Langley. Craig Nobbs of the Pirate Party is a long Fleetwood-Port Kells (and also Dona Cadman in shot, but he has injected some new ideas into Surrey North), should take lessons from Mark the local campaign. Warawa, their Langley counterpart. He has Voters may find all of the choices come with shown up at almost all public candidate events some drawbacks, but it is still worth voting. If during this campaign. nothing else, it is an expression of thanks for a If the going gets a little rough for incumbents at system which allows us to choose a government times, so be it. A few hard-hitting questions are a in a bloodless and relatively painless way. far better way for people to settle their differences For those who are seeking to find out more than what we’ve seen happening in Libya or Syria. about the candidates, take a look at the profiles I talked with several voters after Monday’s in this edition and Friday’s. All five candidates forum, and some indicated they had been planwill be featured. There are also two-minute ning to vote for Grewal. They are now considvideo clips of each candidate on our website.
idge Meadows RCMP didn’t release information about a prisoner who escaped from Fraser Regional Correctional Centre on April 16 until three days after it happened. Ajit Singh climbed a 3.5-metre-high fence at the prison on 256 Street and ran away through a forest. He hasn’t been caught, yet. No wonder. No matter who the inmate is, the protocol should be the same when an inmate escapes, and part of that should be to immediately notify the public. If it is not necessary to warn people for their own safety, they can at least be alerted so they can help provide information leading to the capture of a fugitive. Residents have the right to be alerted. To wait 74 hours to notify them is negligent. It also shows cracks in the system, like the e-mail mix-up that led to the escape of three inmates on a work crew in December. But it’s difficult to blame the guards when there are 525 inmates, as on April 16, in a prison built for 253. Temporary tent structures erected to help with overcrowding while the prison undergoes expansion are now overcrowded themselves. They were built to hold 52 inmates, but had 85 stuffed in them when Singh snuck off, with only two guards watching. Slips such as these compromise confidence in the justice system. We don’t know who all these inmates are. We’re continually told that they pose no risk to the public, whether working at the fish hatchery or the Albion Fairgrounds. But then inmates keep walking away from these crews and climbing fences to escape. We hear about drugs in the prison, and inmates dying in the prison, and riots at the prison. These inmates ended up in there for a reason. The public has a right to know about escaped inmates right away. The criminals need to be policed, not the message. —Maple Ridge News The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Opposition coalition represents majority Editor: My wife and I attended an all-candidates meeting in our community on Wednesday, April 20. Five candidates attended from the Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Green and Pirate parties. What struck me is how closely aligned the policies of the four non-Conservative parties are, and how sharply they contrasted with the Conservative platform. I personally don’t vote Conservative, but I could vote for any of the other parties except for the Pirates. What frustrates me is I know that like-minded voters will spread their votes across these other parties, and the Conservative candidate will be elected again in our riding. At the national level in our House of Commons, the same applies to our opposition
parties. Leaving aside the separatist agenda of the Bloc, the policies of the three opposition parties are very similar. It is important to note too that the Conservatives, in their five years of minority government, have never had more than 40 per cent of the popular vote. In the last Parliament, they had 37.7 per cent support. So 60 per cent of Canadians voted for the other parties and their policies. Perhaps a coalition of the opposition parties would give us a more stable government than we have had, and be more closely aligned with the majority of Canadians. I say let’s give it a go. Bill Masse, Langley
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This election isn’t good for Canada Editor: Here we go again — four federal elections in seven years. They are coming too fast and furious to allow enough time to write individual letters about each issue, so I’ll just share some random thoughts about this election. The opposition parties have toppled the government because they say we need change. Well, we happen to be one of the most stable economies in the world. The opposition wants to change that to what? Come to think of it, Michael Ignatieff has even told us how he will change our economy: by increasing GST and corporate tax. I always thought that more spending money in consumer’s pockets was good for our economy. Is there a chance I’ve been wrong about that? Do you think this election is more about about political careers, and not really about the good of Canada? With the fourth election in seven years, the parties are all spending money on the election. There you have it. All that spending is good, right? Ignatieff claims Stephen Harper is undemocratic. Wasn’t it a Liberal who declared the War Measures Act back in October 1970? That Act
took away all our rights during its existence. Now how democratic was that? Doesn’t the Senate have a majority of Liberal-appointed senators? Now that’s Ignatieffstyle democracy. And, those durn New Conservatives want to change that. The nerve. Remember that the Alliance merged with the old Progressive Conservative Party to create the New Conservatives? And that the Alliance had derived from the Reform party? Hard to keep track of those pesky Reform fellows. You know, the ones who wanted to make it necessary for Senators to be elected? And the New Conservatives want to change our justice system. What? Take all those spending criminals out of the shopping malls. Besides, it makes no difference at election time because prisoner or not, here in Canada they too can vote for their favourite fed. Now how weird is that. And the Bloc, what can you say about a party whose main priority is the breakup of Canada? Come to think of it, what can you say about any Conservative, Liberal, or NDP who would consider any kind of alliance with the Bloc for any reason?
They certainly would not be doing it for the good of Canada. Can you imagine a coalition government where the separatist Bloc, the Robin Hood NDP, and the mafia Liberals have access to our taxes? Oh my. Then there’s the Green Party. I wish them well, but a fringe party with a single focus will not change anything, except dilute the vote. Take a lesson from the Reform Party. Canadians are too conservative, in an non-political sense, to accept drastic changes. And besides, winning will require a followup act of governing, not just planting trees. I’m cynical about fringe parties, but not about the reality of climate change. So, is this federal election good for Canada? Some might think it is, but I say enough already. We need government, not a bunch of politicians that stampede every year or so. So let’s get on with the election, and get back to work for Canada, and you too Gilles Duceppe. Our destiny is Quebec’s too, like it or not. Brian G. Wood, Langley
Election sign issues pale in comparison Editor: Tanya Tait’s letter (The Times, April 22) regarding vandalism to election signs, her lament at this flouting of democracy, and her thanks to Mark Warawa’s team of supporters for “working in the rain, hail, and cold to repair and replace damaged signs to the best of their ability” rings slightly hollow. These awful acts of savaging signage come The
with more recent campaigns, a sign of our times. Compare Langley signage savagery with Conservative conduct in Ottawa and which is worse? Consider two Conservatives charged with breaking the law on campaign finance limits, the Bev Oda “not” affair, hiding of information about the cost of government programs and the government found in contempt of Parlia-
ment after a minister lied to a House of Commons committee (a reported first for any western democratic nation). There’s more. I wouldn’t brave our inclement weather to re-elect any party with this record, not on a sunny day. Larri Woodrow, Langley
Editor: Election fever is upon us, and I just have one question for the incumbent MP, Mark Warawa. Name one thing — just one thing — that you have done for the citizens of your riding. Three things would be nice, but I think that would be stretching it, so one will have to suffice. That is not to include anything that has been to your advantage and/or to your family and friends. Nine of us were discussing the election Saturday morning, and not one of us could think of a thing that Warawa had accomplished, let alone anything he’s done for our benefit. We just know he spends half a million on expenses. Please enlighten us. Diana Sampson, Langley
CHARGE FLETCHER Editor: I cannot believe that you pay Tom Fletcher to write the kind of stuff that he wrote in his most recent column (The Times, April 20). This is exactly the kind of material that pours out from right-wing ‘think-tanks,’ who are paid by Big Business to influence public opinion on their behalf. This could easily have been a press release from Emperor Harper or from Princess Christy and her BC Liberals.Your newspaper could make some money by charging Fletcher to print his political press releases. He will be more than repaid by his corporate paymasters. At the very least, please stop referring to him as a ‘legislative reporter’ and more accurately call him a ‘political lobbyist.’ H. Spencer, Aldergrove
DEBT INCREASED Editor: Further to Eric Bysouth’s blatant propaganda letter (The Times, April 15). He either doesn’t know, or conveniently omitted the fact, that since Stephen Harper took office in 2006, Canada’s national debt has increased from approximately $450 billion to approximately $550 billion. That is an increase of $100 billion in five years. So much for fiscal prudence. David Broomhead, Langley
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‘When there’s an underdog, I want to help them’ Candidate wants to change impression that Green Party only concerned about the environment BRENDA ANDERSON Times Reporter
When she was 17 years old, Carey Poitras got it into her head that she needed to travel to the Carmanah Valley and tie herself to a giant tree. As a Grade 12 student at Langley Secondary School, Poitras was starting to become politically aware, and a threat to the ancient spruce trees on Vancouver Island sparked something deep within her. “I’ve always been passionate. When there’s an underdog, I want to help them,” Poitras said. “But my life’s path never put me at the forefront; I was always a supporter.” Until now, that is. Last year, Poitras, a 35-year-old mother of two sons(10-year-old Rayne and 18-month-old Khale) decided it was time to step into the spotlight and run for office as a member of the Green Party. “I have enough years under my belt, I can see
what the issues are,” Poitras said, explaining why she’s chosen now to take a more prominent political role. Despite her own initial motivation, one of the main messages Poitras hopes to get out during her campaign is that the Greens are more than tree huggers. “We have a full platform, but the impression is we’re just about the environment,” she said. The Green Party supports preventative health care as one means of taking pressure off the medical system and reducing wait times, she said. “People are not having a good experience (with the health care system) because it is understaffed.” The Greens also advocate providing more long-term care beds to free up acute care beds and introducting a federal pharmacare program to help reduce drug costs. Finding solutions to poverty and homelessness — including the struggles faced by food banks and lack of affordable housing
is to make a difference.” For her, that means helping to engage 18 to 35-year-olds in the democratic process. Realistic about her chances in a traditionally Conservative riding, Poitras’
goal is to maintain or improve on her party’s showing in Langley on May 2. Three-time Green Party candidate Patrick Meyer received nine and half per cent of the vote in the
2008 election; Poitras has a modest aim of improving that to 10 per cent. Nationally, she said, the Green Party’s profile is growing. “We got almost a million votes in 2008.”
— are high on the Green’s priority list, Poitras said. “There are 120,000 kids in B.C. going to school without breakfast.” Income is a problem for Canadians at both ends of the spectrum, from pension shortfalls for seniors, to high youth unemployment rates. That’s a message Poitras would take to Ottawa, if elected. One plank in the Green Party platform that is close to Poitras’ heart is addressing the disappearance of the family farm. “It’s a value I hold dear,” said the Aldergrove resident, who belonged to 4-H growing up. She now sits on the district 4-H board as well as on an Aldergrove agriculture board. Poitras also sits on the PAC of her son’s school as well as the district parents Dan FERGUSON/Langley Times advisory council (DPAC) “I keep myself busy,” she Green Party candidate Carey Poitras recently brought along her 18-month-old chuckled. son Khale on the campaign trail. The 35-year-old mother of two became political“The reason I’m involved ly active last year and has always been passionate about helping the underdog.
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A serious man with a funny side Pirate Party candidate Craig Nobbs insists on honesty DAN FERGUSON Times Reporter
Craig Nobbs has been getting more than his share of laughs at allcandidates meetings. It’s not because the Langley candidate for the Pirate Party happens to have a sense of humour, which he does, it’s because he insists on being honest. If the issue Nobbs is asked to address is one of the many he’s spent long hours researching, he will have a detailed answer. But if it’s something he’s not familiar with, he will admit it. “I got nothing,” he’ll say, and promise to research the matter as soon as he can. “I don’t like to wing it,” he adds. Audiences have tended to applaud as much as they laugh. The 30-year-old married father of three, a businessman who works in information technology, says he learned the value of honesty working for his dad, a builder who preferred to promptly admit problems so they could be quickly fixed. Given a few hours advance warning, he says he can gather enough information on an unfamiliar topic to make an informed comment. During the current campaign that
attention to detail has added hours to the time Nobbs spends time fielding email messages. He is reluctant to use a form letter. “I like to take the time to respond to people individually.” It would be a mistake to consider either Nobbs or his colourfullynamed party as simply comic relief. Both are quite serious about their core issues. The Pirate Party of Canada is modeled on the identically named Swedish party that concentrates on issues of copyright reform, privacy, net neutrality and open government. Pirate candidates have considerable leeway compared to other parties where people have to toe the party line, Nobbs says. Asked to list the top three national issues, he places government reform at the top. “If it [parliament] was a company it would fail.” He thinks a minority government is a good thing because it has to listen to the concerns of more people than a majority government, where “you might as well throw away the votes of everyone else [who didn’t vote for the winning party].” Number two is protecting privacy in a time where companies routinely
harvest personal information from cell phones, website visits and other sources. Number three is net neutrality, forbidding web service companies from forcing some users to accept slower download speeds. His top three local issues are B.C. wide concerns, starting with federal moves to protect the quality of education, a provincial responsibility. He advocates freezing teachers’ salaries so more more teachers are hired and classroom size is reduced. He wants measures to help the forest industry and believes health care should remain non-profit but not exclusively government-run. “We need to get rid of old laws and regulations that don’t work,” he says. This is Nobbs’ second time running for public office. He ran unsuccessfully for Langley Township council in 1999 as a member of the B.C. Youth Coalition, seeking better facilities for young people. For a more detailed look at Nobb’s position on the issues as well as the policies of the Pirate party visit http://craignobbs.ca/. For profiles on the Conservative, Liberal and NDP candidates, see the Friday, April 29 Langley Times.
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A team of biologists and students spent the better part of a recent Friday tagging 150 endangered frogs before they were released into the wild. For over a decade the Greater Vancouver Zoo has been involved with the recovery project of the Oregon Spotted Frog, since this species was declared endangered in 1999. The biologists marked the frogs for identification and tracking purposes, and then released the sub-adults back into the wild. The frogs were once abundant in the Pacific Northwest, ranging from southwestern B.C. to the northern tip of California. The Oregon Spotted Frog population in B.C. is estimated to be less than 350 breeding individuals in 2010, and is now restricted to three scattered wetland locations in the Fraser River Lowlands. Environment Canada biologist Rene McKibbin said the frogs were “common everywhere in the 1960s” but development and habitat changes have drastically reduced their numbers. However, “They have started breeding in captivity and that’s a good sign. In the wild only about one per cent survive but in captivity it’s 60 to 70 per cent.” The frogs that were marked were from the Vancouver Aquarium’s batch of eggs from last year. There have been no eggs found at the Aldergrove site at the former Navy Base land since 2007.
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to Fort Langley, then on to City Park. It was 18 miles long — 28 kms, seven km longer than a half marathon. The Langley Walk is a free community event that encourages families, businesses, schools, teams, and organizations to get outside for a walk through Langley. For the last 48 years, the Walk route has moved around the Langleys, alternating between Township and City locations. The 2011 Langley Walk will take place on Sunday, May 1 and will start and end at the George Preston Recreation Centre, 20699 42 Ave. The route is 5 km long. To do a 10 km walk, complete the course twice. The Langley Walk is absolutely free for everyone, and dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash. Contact recreation offices in the Township and City to register.Those who pre-register at any Langley community recreation
“Walk away your ills, instead of taking pills.” That was the motto of Pete Swensson, the founder of the Langley Walk. A man before his time, Swensson was hired as Langley’s Recreation Director in 1962. He was a strong believer in the benefits of physical activity. In the early 1960s, fitness first became a government concern, when American President John F. Kennedy established the President’s Council on Physical Fitness in 1963 and stated that, “Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.” In 1963, Swensson established the Langley Walk so that Langley citizens would participate in a fun community activity and have an attainable fitness goal. The first walk, held nearly half a century ago, covered a path from Aldergrove Park to River Road
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Prizes will be awarded for the best choreography, vocal performance, and overall performance. The event is being presented by the Township’s Youth Advisory Committee to celebrate Youth Week. The gLee-Off is open to youth aged 13 to 18, and the cost per group is $25.
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Richardson honoured Sunday The crowning event of this week’s Royal Wedding celebrations in Langley will be a Sunday afternoon tea for well-known English horsewoman and community volunteer Joy Richardson. The tea takes place at Langley Golf and Banquet Centre, 21550 - 44 Ave., from 3 to 6 p.m. The Pacific Parklands Foundation and the Langley Horse Federation will honour the longtime Langley resident for her dedication and commitment to the Spirit of the Horse Garden, located in Campbell Valley Regional Park, and recognize her lifetime of volunteer work in the community. Politicians, horse and community organizations and her many friends are expected
to pay tribute to Richardson at the open house. Presentations and speeches get under way at 4:15 p.m. Now in her mid-80s and still an active horsewoman, Joy RichRichardardson son realized her dream more than 10 years ago of the Horse Garden, at the entrance of the Campbell Valley equestrian centre on 208 Street. The garden was built on one-third of an acre leased by the Langley Horse Federation. Unique in Canada, this garden celebrates the memories and achievements of many horses
and ponies and has become a quiet haven for horse lovers to contemplate their faithful friends. The Spirit Courtyard display has more than 300 inscriptions and personal messages of horses. Its mission statement is “to embrace the majesty of equus: animals who have forged the lives of many, and to employ their generous spirit to promote fellowship, hope, courage and strength within our community.� Richardson has lived in Canada since 1957 and purchased a property in Aldergrove in 1969, establishing Heritage Boarding Stables. Until recently, she resided and kept horses on an acreage near Campbell Valley Park. In 1997, she was
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Council vows to closely monitor soil deposit application NATASHA JONES Times Reporter
Township council will advise the Agricultural Land Commission that it does not oppose a soil deposit application that will raise the level of land by an average of one metre over several acres at 25476 and 25578 73 Ave. At the same time,
council decided April 18 that if the ALC approves the application, the Township will closely monitor the project to ensure that the amount of fill is not exceeded, drainage on neighbouring properties is not impacted, and that local roads are not damaged. Furthermore, council asked staff to monitor the quality of fill brought
into the Bezalel and Caravetta properties. Council unanimously approved the permit on April 18. Over the past few years, council has been plagued by criticism from residents whose properties lie next to those where tens of thousands of truck loads of fill have been deposited, changing the
contour of the land and ostensibly making it suitable for farming. In any given year, the Township receives approximately 75 applications for soil deposit or removal involving a total of about 500,000 cubic metres. Residents’ concerns range from flooding, contamination, obliterating streams and creeks,
damaging private wells and public roads. They also contend that the Township had failed in the past to enforce the soil removal bylaw. On April 18, Paul Caravetta explained why he wants to truck in 14,200 cubic metres of soil to his 73 Avenue properties. He wants to create pasture for racehorses.
Caravetta came to Langley from Mission, wanting to live in an area where he would be more welcome, he told council. “This is my home. This is where I plan to stay,” he said, adding that he plans to leave his property to his grandson, who is only two. “I’m not doing this for any financial gain,”
he told council.“I’m trying to beautify my property.” He said that his land will retain the same contours. Asked by Councillor Kim Richter about ensuring water quality was not disturbed, Caravetta said, “I have to drink out of the same water.” Neighbour Ross Gill’s main concern was the one metre thickness of fill that Caravetta is importing because, he said, the topography does not end at the property line. Gill was also concerned about the potential for toxicity in the soil fill, and urged council to impose more stringent monitoring so that the conditions of soil deposit permits are not abused. Annabel Young told council that Caravetta has followed due process. Caravetta “has done everything correctly,” she said. “He has done everything according to the book.”
House of Hope expanding ASHLEIGH BEAUDOIN Times Reporter
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Campbell Valley House of Hope is expanding its grounds. With funding from the provincial government, support from the community and the Wagner Hills Farm Society, a groundbreaking ceremony is planned on Saturday, April 30. The House of Hope is planning to expand its women’s facility in South Langley. Wagner Hills Farm has helped people with addictions and lifestyle issues by taking them off the streets, and offering them freedom from the lives they were living. The new building will house a dining hall, a kitchen, bedrooms and classrooms for the female residents. Langley MLA Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, and Township Mayor Rick Green will take part in the event at the House of Hope, 460 - 216 St., in Langley. The event starts at 1:30 p.m., with the official groundbreaking beginning at 2 p.m.
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Filled with bright colours, dancing and lively music, the Cinco de Mayo celebration is a fun community event to celebrate Mexican pride and history. Langley’s second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place on Saturday, April 30 at the Douglas Park Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres., from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., to raise funds for the Langley International Festival in August. The event will commemorate the fifth of May with a live, twohour performance by the Mariachi Los Dorados band, with dancing by Maria Hillmer’s Mexico Vivo Dancers. The band will play traditional music while the Vivo Dancers perform some of Mexico’s folklore dances to honour the traditions of Mexican culture. DJ Chico Grande will provide music after the show and people are encouraged to dance all night.
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Mexican dancers perform at last year’s International Festival. On April 30, organizers present Cinco de Mayo, a fundraiser for the 2011 International Festival. Authentic Mexican food and refreshments will be served. There will also be door prizes, games and a 50-50 draw. Organizer Maria Hillmer said that this year they hope to have 200 people at the event, 100 more than last year.
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Above: Take Another Look, a paper collage by Langley Fine Arts School student Ju Young Lee, is a commentary on the proliferation of genetically modified foods found in grocery stores. The piece took third place in an Earthwise competition among roughly 300 contributions from student artists all across British Columbia.
Above: LFAS student Alex Honeywell’s Tip of the Iceberg; far left: Swan Lee (LFAS) painted Wasting Nature after seeing an undamaged apple sitting on a rubbish heap at the Surrey transfer station; near left: WGSS student Kelsey Gibson painted Suffocating the Planet as an example of how the world is being infiltrated by industrialism and harmful production of toxic gases that are polluting the air.
Down to Earth B.C. students express their hopes and fears for the planet through art SHEILA REYNOLDS Black Press
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hat does the environment mean to B.C. high school students? Many see it as abused, unappreciated and neglected by humans — a place where toxins are taking over, the natural world is suffering and food, water, air and other necessities of life are becoming increasingly scarce or unsafe. Other teens, however, view the environment as a place of hope and beauty, teeming with plants and wildlife, with children playing and dreaming in a world they love and cherish. The diverse, creative and colourful viewpoints are on display right now in Surrey — and coming to Langley next
month — a juried show of artwork by Grade 9 to 12 students from across the province. Earthwise student art show is comprised of 50 pieces of multi-media artwork, chosen by jurors from about 300 submitted by students from 53 public and private schools in 25 communities from Chetwynd to Campbell River. Students were simply asked: “What does the environment mean to you?” Jury members were Jim Adams, chairman of the Surrey Public Art Advisory Committee, Burns Bog president Eliza Olson and Brian Foreman, assistant curator of the Surrey Art Gallery. Langley Fine Arts School student Ju Young Lee, took third place in B.C. — and a $500 cash prize — for the paper collage piece Take Another Look. “Without realizing it, most of us are consuming numerous genetically modified foods purchased from our grocery stores,” the artist wrote in a summary of the piece. “Innocently we put together GMO meals that can negatively affect our personal health and the health of the planet. “Do you know what you’re eating?”
First prize ($2,000) went to Thomas Nelles, Sullivan Heights Secondary school. Shirley Liu, from Steveston-London Secondary school, took second place and $1,000. Many of the artworks appear obvious in their message, such as Langley Fine Art School student Alex Honeywell’s Tip of the Iceberg, in which the portion of the iceberg below the water is comprised of compressed styrofoam cups. Fleetwood Park Secondary’s Stuart Brookes’ piece, with a polar bear and penguin living like homeless people in an alley, also conveys an easy-to-get message. Other pieces, like that of Thomas Nelles of Surrey’s Sullivan Heights Secondary, requires a bit more explanation. Called Cultural Entropy, he says his all-digital work depicts a post-apocalyptic world, circa 2083. “Adam and Eve are the only people left on Earth,” Nelles, a Grade 11 student, says of his complicated, thematic, multi-layered print. “They hope to gain more knowledge ... so they can mend the world.” Emily Lee, also in Grade 11 at Sullivan, was the only student to have two paintings
chosen for the show — both very different from one another. One, called The Wonder Years, is brightly coloured, with six children lying in the grass, their faces replaced with images of skies and mountainscapes and oceans. “I felt we need to keep their dreams real — make their dreams come true,” says Lee. Her other painting, Pieta, is a much darker, Michaelangelo-inspired work — a futuristic image of people gazing up at a monument of a woman cradling a whale — a creature that’s clearly extinct. The show is eclectic, not only in subject matter, but in media as well, with painting and drawing complemented with collage and digital work. “We’re proud of this one because I think we’ve pushed the envelope,” said Surrey art teacher Marc Pelech, one of the show’s organizers. The show will be on display at Langley Centennial Museum through May and June. It can be also viewed on the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development website (http://www.gov. bc.ca/cscd/).
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In 2003, a vaudeville troupe from Cloverdale stepped up to help an Aldergrove father who’d been involved in a hit-and-run accident that nearly claimed his life. He survived — barely (a highways maintenance worker found him in a ditch next to the Fraser Highway) — but he lost his left leg. Incredibly, just a few months later, he appeared onstage at the May 10 show, demonstrating a few steps on a new prosthetic leg. The fundraiser, which featured renowned actor Fran Dowie — plus his daughter, Susie Francis, and her troupe The Vaudevillians — was a sellout. Proceeds went to help David Slack, a married father of three who spent months recovering from the ordeal. It was, however, Dowie’s last performance. But it wasn’t the end of a proud family tradition. Dowie, who’d spent a lifetime spreading laughter and the art of vaudeville throughout Europe and North America, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, asked Susie to carry on the “family business.” After the Vaudevillians, Francis went on to found another group, The Versatiles, again raising money for community groups and charities, including the Heart and Stroke
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who are also taking the stage at the group’s next appearance. On May 7, Susie and The Versatiles will perform two shows (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) at Brookswood Senior Centre at 19899 36 Avenue in Langley. Proceeds from the performance will be used to help revitalize the centre and create a welcoming environment for seniors to gather, along with their family and friends. The variety show features comic songs, skits and comedy bits, offering a little something for everyone. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 for children, babes in arms free. Call 604-530-4232 for more info.
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Vancouver saxophonist Mike Allen and his group, the Mike Allen Quartet visit Langley for the final Rose Gellert Hall concert of the 2010-11 season on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. “Four of Vancouver’s top jazz artists will feature a balanced mix of classic jazz standards from the likes of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Thelonius Monk,” says LCMS artistic director Elizabeth Bergmann. “Our audience will also recognize and enjoy some Broadway show tunes by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and Frank Loesser. “And, adding even more spice to the mix, the musicians plan on presenting some original compositions by members of the quartet and from four of Mike’s most recent albums Fearless, Love One Another, Vancouver, and Threads.” The Mike Allen Quartet has been in existence for more than two decades.The group features Miles Black-piano/ guitar,Adam Thomas-bass/voice and Julian MacDonoughdrums. Thanks to musicianship of the highest order and an unparalleled emphasis on dynamics and musical conversation, every song they play flourishes to its full potential, says Bergmann. Tickets are available at the Langley Community Music School box office at 604-534-2848. Prices are for $22 adults, $20 seniors, and $16 students. The Rose Gellert Hall is located at 4899 207 St.
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Judges named for Langley Has Talent finals Now that the top 15 acts have been chosen in the first annual Langley Has Talent competition, it’s up to the judges to decide who will walk (or dance) away with the top prize of $2,500 in cash and the industry related prize package of his or her choice. The contest finalists, a selection of solo singers, bands and dance acts, selected by a panel of judges and audience ballot following the April 16 semifinal show at Christian Life Assembly, return to the stage this Saturday. This time, their fate is squarely in the hands of the three judges. Returning judge Lissa Lloyd of Lloyd Talent will be joined by two newcomers
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Next Senior Idol sought The sixth annual talent search for the Allegro Senior Idol is similar in format to Canadian Idol, and is open to B.C. residents aged 55-plus. The community event is in support of Seniors Week, and celebrates the vibrant talents of B.C. seniors. Auditions take place at the Renaissance Retirement Residence in Langley on Saturday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m.
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Teammates since the third grade, Zoey Haramboure and Sydney Schepikoff were set to go their separate ways for their post-secondary basketball careers. Haramboure had committed to the Victoria Vikes while Schepikoff had decided to join the Fraser Valley Cascades after graduation from Brookswood Secondary this June. But after the Vikes women’s basketball head coach stepped down, Haramboure had second thoughts about heading to the provincial capital.
And Victoria’s loss is Fraser Valley’s gain after Haramboure decided to join the Cascades. “I think it is really cool to keep playing with someone,” Schepikoff said. “I have already played with her for eight years. “It is going to be nice to know (somebody) on the team and how they play on the court.” “I will be more comfortable.” After the abrupt resignation of the Vikes’ coach, Haramboure harbored serious thoughts about quitting the game. She enrolled at Fraser Valley with the intent on just being a student.
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But after talking to Cascades coach Al Tuscchscherer, Haramboure decided to give postsecondary basketball a shot. It also helped that she was familiar with several of her new teammates and the coaching staff, having attended Cascades’ camps in the past. “I have played with a lot of the girls on that team,” she said about some of the factors which swayed her to keep playing. Part of the program’s freshman class includes a trio of W.J. Mouat Hawks, who edged Brookswood for the Fraser Valley title and also won the provincial AAA championship. The ’Cats, who were seeded second for the tournament, placed fourth. “And it will be good to have someone on that team that I know and I can trust,” she added about playing with Schepikoff. Haramboure is joining the team as a walk-on and it is a coup for a Cascades program which already boasted a strong recruiting class. “This kind of just fell into our lap, no doubt about it,” Tuschscherer said.“She sought us out. “I was pretty pleased with our rotation ... but when this opportunity came around, we had to explore it (and) we’re really excited she’s coming.” Haramboure is expected to play small forward, although Tuchscherer envisions he can shift her to power forward when the Cascades go with a quicker line-up. She is deadly from the outside, as evidenced by a game against the Riverside Rapids back in January, when Haramboure knocked down 11 threepointers en route to a 45-point game.
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The Langley Jr. Thunder are ready to be heard in 2011. After a handful of down years, things are looking up for the junior A lacrosse team which kicks off their B.C. Junior Lacrosse Association season tonight (Wednesday) in Coquitlam against the Jr. Adanacs. The Thunder have won a total of four games the past three years, but general manager Brock
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Above: Brookswood Bobcats’ Zoey Haramboure (right) pulls the ball out of her opponent’s grasp during opening round play at last month’s provincial AAA senior girls’ basketball championships. Left: Sydney Schepikoff (left) fends off a Mt.Baker Wild opponent. Both Haramboure and Schepikoff will be teammates next season with the Fraser Valley Cascades. Schepikoff figures she will play both guard positions as well as small forward. Brookswood coach Neil Brown says she is a tremendous athlete, who often times was counted on for her defensive prowess.
Rose says that patience should be rewarded. “We are getting younger, we are getting faster, we are getting better,” Rose said. “I believe we are on to something.” For that, Rose thanked the Thunder’s ownership group for the patience of watching a losing product to become what he calls “a realistic junior A team to showcase to the fans in Langley and everyone else.” “We are moving in the right
“She was a great soccer player as a kid and that ability to move in crowds has really helped her,” he said. As for Haramboure, the ’Cats coach called her the most gifted player on his team and very accurate
direction,” he said. And it all stems from a conscious decision the team brass made. “We took a path three or four years ago of isolating the Valley residents and feeling we could build a championship team from basically the Valley (players),” Rose said. The Thunder roster consists heavily of players from Langley, Maple Ridge and Abbotsford. Leading the way is the top overall draft pick from two years
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ago, Reegan Comeault. “He was the (Sidney) Crosby of that draft, everyone wanted him,” Rose said. Comeault, one of several Thunder rookies last year who received significant playing time, responded with 33 goals and 73 points in 20 games. That placed him sixth in the league in both categories. “He will definitely be one of our showcase players (but) we continued, PAGE 33
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Langley Jr. Thunder’s Zach Porter hits the deck as the ball gets past Victoria Jr. Shamrocks’ goalie Cody Hagedorn during an exhibition junior A lacrosse match earlier this month at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Langley won the game 12-10. The B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season gets underway tonight (Wednesday). Sharon TIFFIN/Black Press
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have a cast that will complement him,� Rose said. Langley Minor Lacrosse products Brandon Bull and Sean Lundstrom are two of the players he mentioned. Lundstrom was second on the team in points with 52 in 16 games and was tied for the lead with 40 assists. Bull finished with nine goals and 15 points in nine games.
Maple Ridge’s Nick Stone was captain of the Ridge Meadows midget team which won provincials two years ago, a squad which also featured Comeault. Stone had 16 goals and 23 points. Another player being counted on will be Max Weselowski. The Thunder were second on the power play, scoring 53 goals while a man up, and Rose says that will only improve as his young squad continues
to develop over the next four years. Heading into the season, Langley is carrying three goaltenders: incumbent Keenan Lambright, Trent Gabriel, who came over from the Victoria Jr. Shamrocks, and rookie Ryley Brown, a Langley Minor Lacrosse product. Lambright had an 11.95 goals against average and a .723 save percentage in 2010, while Gabriel’s numbers were a 9.19
GAA and a .782 save percentage. “The great equalizer is goaltending,� Rose said. “One of my motto’s is that great goaltending will trump great coaching. “No matter what you do as a coach, if you don’t have goaltending, it is hard to manufacture wins.� “We hope the pressure that is rested upon their shoulders, they have the mentality to be able to accept that, that they
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Now Hiring Langley Apartment Drop Driver The Langley Times has an excellent opportunity for an individual contractor with a suitable van to deliver 2,300 papers to 140 apartment drops in The Langley City area. Drops will be made on Wednesday and Friday between 5:00am and 3:00pm. This contractor must be responsible, organized, and have a clean driving record along with insurance.
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
EXCELLENT 1st CUT local hay. No rain, no dust. $4 / bale. Can deliver. Good for horses. (604)309-8566. TOP QUALITY CEDAR HOG FUEL Coarse and drains well. Also available course mixed species hog fuel while supplies last. Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500 WRAPPED round bails of hay for cattle. We load you. 5 for $100. 604-805-5750
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PRESSURE WASHING
MOVING & STORAGE Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
Kitchens & Bathrooms Basement & Suite Development from Planning to Completion Call Mike 604 - 240 - 7337 M.Southin & Sons Contracting
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 PAUL’S MOVING 5 Ton truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 778-808-2398 OR 1-888-507-2857 POPEYE’S MOVING, Res. Comm. Free est. Surrey, Langley, White Rock. N. Delta. 604-626-6651
~MASTER CARPENTER~ Framing, Finishing Millwork, Cabinets Complete Renovations Additions, Decks Gazebos, etc. Local references available
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Call Derek
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373 TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY
(604)720-5955
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com
GOT JUNK? Rubbish Removal 1-800-468-5865
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Rubbish Removal & more Small Haul Help. ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
604-202-3363
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL #1 Soils, manure, gravels, lime stone, lava, sand. Del or p/u 604882-1344 visit www.portkellsnurseries.com / bulk material for pricing. LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
Specializing in all types of: S Decking Systems S Railing Systems S Outdoor Living The finest in Outdoor Living... Design to Completion DECKING RAILINGS • Cedar • Glass • Vinyl decking • Aluminum • Trex decking • Wrought iron • Pressure treated • Trex railings • Deck repairs • Cedar • Paving stone • Pressure & Concrete Treated
BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Interior/Exterior. Comm/Res. Crown Moldings. John 778-881-6737
OUTDOOR LIVING • Fireplaces • Kitchens & BBQ’s • Sun Rooms & Patio Covers • Landscaping • Hot Tubs & Pools • Trellis & Gazebos
For all your decorating needs why not call a Master Painter?
Danny’s Painting. Interior & Exterior, Free Estimates, Written Guarantee, full issued WCB cover. Danny 778-385-5549
Dan Laybourn Paint Contracting 38 Years Experience All Aspects of Painting Int./Ext. Com/Residential Free Estimates call anytime!
Darryl 604-626-7100 Visit: www.deckexperts.ca
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Call 604-607-6659 or Cell, 604-537-3553
HOME REPAIRS
372
SUNDECKS
FEED & HAY
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PUG PUPS, 8 weeks old. 1st shots. 5 females, 1 male. $800 each. Call 778-808-5445.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
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A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca
10% OFF with this AD
20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee. FREE Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing,No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1982 CHAPARELLE DW Mobile Home - @ 1100 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath. As Is, Where Is $22k. Peter 604-862-6666 or email peter@peterolson.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
RECREATIONAL
640
Shared ownership late model 40’ 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
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UNDER $200
SOFA BED FOR SALE - $150: (604)532-9672 or 604-910-9672
FARM EQUIPMENT
FLOORING
WIDE SELECTION of 12mm laminate flooring. From 99¢ per sq.ft. #102-14770 - 64th Ave. 604-597-1601.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.
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MISC. FOR SALE
100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464. CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
FREE: heat, h/w, cable TV, lndry, prkg. BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRMS. No Pets SENIORS, ADULT ORIENTED
Villa Fontana & Stardust Michael - 604-533-7578
Rainbow & Majorca Betsy - 604-533-6945 CALL FOR AVAILABILITY LANGLEY CITY
CHESTNUT PLACE
Apartments 20727 Fraser Highway
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail incl heat/hot water/cable Criminal record check may be req’d.
Ph: 604-533-4061 LANGLEY
CLAYMORE APTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail $200 Move-In Bonus!! Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.
5374 - 203rd St, Langley
Call 604-533-9780 LANGLEY
MAPLE MANOR APTS. 20117 - 56 Avenue 1 & 2 bdrm suites $735 to $850 includes heat, hot water, cable to channel 43. On site security
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ACREAGE
FARMLAND FOR LONG-TERM LEASE in DELTA: 23 acres, 5450 104 St.; In Langley: 28 acres, 88 St. & 264 Ave. Land only. For info call 604-683-9641.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
in Langley City Ideal for children, next to park and green space. Available for immediate occupancy.
The Parkview Terrace 5400 ~ 204 St. 2 bdrm corner suite, Heat, H/W, cable incl, in a adult-oriented building. N/S, N/P. For info
Call: 604-220-6905
Deluxe 2 bdrm suites avail. Large balconies, fireplace, insuite w/dryer. N/P. Live, shop, work & play all in one location. Next to Colossus Theater (200th & #1 Hwy).
Call 604-881-7111 Email rental@thunderbirdvillage.ca Website www.thunderbirdvillage.ca Marcon Property Management Ltd
20051- 55 A Ave.
1st MONTH FREE $675 to $835 includes Heat, Hot water, Cable to channel 43. On site security Ask for details
Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher Covered Parking
Call 604-530-6555
Inquire about our huge rent incentives
Must bring in this ad to receive 1st month free
Please call 604-534-9499 ALDERGROVE 2 bd, 4 appls, secure entry, some upgrades. Sm pet ok. $700. Avl now.604-454-8077
CALL FOR SPECIALS LANGLEY CITY Spacious, Clean Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Heat, Hot Water,
604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca CLOVERDALE BENBERG APTS. 17788 57 Ave. Senior building,1 & 2 bdrm suites avail now. Starting at $700 to $850/mo. 604-574-2078 CYPRESS PLACE. Lge 1 bdrm. Reno’d. Incl heat & h/w. Nr stores & medical facilities. NS/NP. 50+ Viewing 10am-5pm. Resident Mgr. Ann & John 604-530-2840. LANGLEY: 5530-208 St. Quiet clean spac 2 bdrms, 4 appls, h/w, prkg incl. $875. Res. Mgr. N/P. Seniors 1/2 month discount. Avail now/Feb1. 604-534-1114, 9am-8pm. Langley - 56th Ave. & 197th New 1 bdrm. 1 F/Bath, insuite laundry, 2 secure prkg. deck w/ view, exercise rm. $950 Avail. Now 778.839.1119 LANGLEY
BRIGHTON APARTMENTS
Large 1 Bdrm. Apts $150 Move-In Allowance
APARTMENT/CONDO
TOWN & COUNTRY APARTMENTS 5555 208th Street, Langley Studio - 1 & 2 bdrms. Indoor swimming pool and rec facility. Includes heat & 1 parking stall. No pets
Phone 604-530-1912 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD, Warehouse 2600 sf + office 500 sf. Fully secured. Prefer long term lease. Call for more info. 1 (604)853-2227 BROOKSWOOD COMMERCIAL LEASE spaces available at 208th Street and 40th Ave. Sizes 7002100 s.f. $1500 - $4500. Call Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300 or Nick @ 604-526-3604. Langley City Small wrhse o/h dr, gd light $895 ALSO Willowbrook storage/hobby shop $695 604-834-3289
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MISC. FOR RENT
THE BEST ACCOMMODATION
KICK BACK & RELAX IN SOUTH SURREY Short term - Weekly - Monthly accommodation. Seeking professional visitors to rent throughout the year. Deluxe, fully furnished & equipped 2 bdrm. + rec. rm. + 2 bath T/House. Crown Mouldings, H/W laminate flooring and slate. Gas F/P, Alarm, Netflix, Cable & WiFi. 1 car garage parking. No Smoking inside, covered patio & outdoor seating. Amenities rm. incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Call for more info.
604.488.9161
Langley
Linwood Place Apts 2 BDRM APARTMENT FOR RENT
706
Call 604-534-0108
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LANGLEY
BICYCLES
BUILDING SALE... Canadian Manufacturer Direct. 25x40 $6320. 30x40 $7370. 35x50 $9980. 40x80 $18,900. 47x100 $31,600. Ends optional. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings Priced for Spring Clearance - Ask about Free Delivery to most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT
559 TREE SERVICES
LOTS
630
APPLIANCES
1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude, brand new perfect condition $1100 Call 604-307-9159
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REAL ESTATE
FRIDGE $175; stove $150; washer $150; dryer $125. Good working condition. Call 604-951-4002.
WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excellent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604819-0589.
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates
Hayden Painting Solutions Ltd www.haydenpainting.ca
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2 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd x Husky. Brother & sister. 1.5 yrs old, healthy. $200 ea. To gd home (604)807-4151
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Per Molson 575-1240
PETS
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184 Are you prepared? Insurance companies recommend gas shut off valve in case of earth quake. Call 604-802-7514 for quote. NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941
www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
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WALKER POPLAR, plugs: $1.69/each for a box of 210 ($354.90). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.
PLUMBING
604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197
European Quality Workmanship
FERTILIZERS MUSHROOM MANURE for sale Call 778-883-1591
Community Garage Sale Sat Apr 30th, 9am-1pm.
Rain or shine Download Sale maps @ www.scottmoe.com or go to 60th Ave / !68 St. & follow the signs Sponsored By: SCOTT MOE OF RE/MAX
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GARAGE SALES
LANGLEY MEADOWS
8TH ANNUAL Cloverdale Garage Sale 100 + homes Sat. April 30, 9 a.m.
TREE SERVICES
GreenLine Tree Service
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MAPLE RIDGE
SELKIRK MANOR
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HOMES FOR RENT
100-20436 Fraser Hwy., Langley
HOUSES Tall Timbers Area - 238 & 58A Ave. Langley - Executive home with many upgrades, pool & hot tub on private park like setting 1/3 acres, 2841 sq ft, 3 bdrm, solarium & den, 5 appl, vaulted ceilings, upgraded kitchen, 2 gas f/ps, 3 bthms, 2 car garage, shed, lease req’d, n/s, n/p. Avail. May 15th/11, $3,000/Mos.
CONDOS Langley 202 & Fraser Hwy, Langley Place, Bright & Clean 1 bdrm with loft, 3 level twnhse, approx 1100 sq ft, 5 appl, 1.5 bthrms, 2 decks, gas f/p, open pkg, n/s, n/p, lease req’d. Avail Now. $925/Mos. Langley 240 & Fraser Hwy Clean & bright 2 bdrm 2 level twnhse approx 800 sq ft, 1.5 bthrms, 4 appl, open pkg, fenced yard, n/s, n/p, lease req’d. Avail now $775/Mos. Call Sandi, 604-534-3849 sandi@naicommercial.ca Visit us on the web at: www.goddardrentals.ca ABBOTSFORD 2653 James St. Avail May 1st. 5 Bdrm house, 2 baths, 4 appls or legal business front. $1600/mo. No pets. Call: 604-583-6844 or 604 809-7796 ..
11867 222nd St. 1 BDRM $685-745/mo Renv’d, Large, Hardwood flrs, Lots of closet space Incl. heat, h/w & parking Cats ok. Ref Required Call: 604.467.0121
Northland Apartments 19777 Willowbrook Dr., Langley
1 BDRM SUITES AVAILABLE NOW! Newer building, secure entry, 5 appl’s including insuite washer and dryer, a/c, electric f/p, u/g prkg & balconies. No pets CLOSE TO SHOPPING, Superstore & Willowbrook Mall.
604-533-7710 Nr LANGLEY CITY Hall & shops. Limerick Manor, 1 bdrm $705, 1bdrm 3rd flr $734. adult oriented. N/P. Appt. 604-514-1480.
SUSSEX PLACE APT CALL FOR SPECIALS !!
Please call for details. On-site manager. Suites include fridge, stove, drapes & carpeted throughout. Hot water & parking included. Close to shopping & schools, on bus route. Seasonal swimming pool & tennis court. Some pets welcome.
5380 - 5400 - 5420 206th Street Clean & affordable Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Clse to all ament. Seniors Centre just around the corner. Rent incl heat, hotwater, & cable. Resident Managers on site.
Call 604-533-0209
www.cycloneholdings.ca
604-530-0932
LANGLEY, 48/232. 2 bdrms. 4 appls. Avail. immed. $900/mo. Call 604-534-5786. LANGLEY, 5500 Blk of 200 St., 1/bdrm Rancher. Garage. $850/mo. Avail immed. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 MAPLE RIDGE: 3 Bdrm, 2200 sq.ft. on 5 acres. Looking for long-term tennants, family w/refs. $1550/mo. Avail June 1st. Drive by: 26227 98th Ave, and call: (604)761-6935 MAPLE RIDGE: Lrg 2 bdrm trailer, on 5 acres. Looking for long-term tennants, family w/refs. $700/mo. Avail June 1st. Drive by: 26227 98th Ave, and call: (604)761-6935 S. LANGLEY 4 bdrm exec style w/ bsmt, very lrg rec/rm, hrdwd flrs, 4 car grge, 4.2 acres very priv., too much to list. Great for home business. NS/NP. $3150. 604-313-0284 WILLOUGHBY, 200 St & 72 Ave. exec 3 bdrm + den, 2 storey, luxury finishing 2.5 baths, jetted tub, granite counter tops, SS appls, great room floor plan. Sep garage & priv lndry. NP/NS. Avail May 1 $1700 + shrd utils. Refs req. 604-533-1313.
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HOMES FOR RENT
RENTALS 750
SUITES, LOWER
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
www. rentinfo.ca
WANTED
Houses, Townhouses, Condos & Suites! Serving White Rock, S. Surrey, Surrey, Langley, Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen, Steveston, New West & Coquitlam Call Now (604)536-0220 or email info info@rentinfo.ca WANT THE BEST ACCOMMODATION (Langley) Short or long term rental - one week - one year. Kick back & relax in Walnut Grove. Executive 4 bdrm. + 2.5 bath, fully furnished & equipped. Crown mouldings, laminate flooring & stainless steel appli. Jaccuzi tub and Gas F/P. Cable and WiFi. 2 car garage parking. No - Smoking inside, outdoor patio. 604.888.2226 WILLOUGHBY 4 bdrm home huge great room, lge kitchen, 3 baths, ldry incl, dble garage NP/NS. May 1. $1900/mo. 778-908-7790
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION $425 ROOM in family home. Util inc.+ Hot Tub ~ Avail May 1. 53 Av & 200 St. Call Jen 778-241-5850 Clayton Heights Room for Rent, avail now. $450 incl utils/cable, ldry, pkng, etc. Call 604-614-9651. LANGLEY CITY - 1 bdrm. Avail. May 1st. $450/mo. (604)532-9672 604-910-9672
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SUITES, LOWER
ALDERGROVE 272/34. 2 Bdrm legal ste, nr schls. NO smoking/pets, avail now. $800 incl hydro/gas. Call: (604) 857-5252 or 897-5606. Cloverdale 18920-54th Ave. Two 1 bdrm ste, brand new, bright. Incl util/ldry $750. NS/NP 604-780-1897 CLOVERDALE. 1 bdrm bsmt ste. Near transit & Hwy 10. N/S/NP. Inste storage W/D. $700 incl util. Avail now. 778-574-3955 after 6pm FORT LANGLEY, 2 br gl in 4-plex $900/mo h/w & pkg incl NS/NP Coin op lndry May 1. 604-888-5538 GUILDFORD: $650/mo. 1 Bdrm g/l ste in quiet area. Includes utils, lndry, 1 prkg, sat TV negot. Suitable for mature, reputable person, N/S, N/P. 604-588-0255. LANGLEY 3 bdrm, 1300 sq ft, lg kit/liv rm, sep ent/ldy, nr schls, bus, shop. Quiet, grd lvl, N/P, N/S, $1100 + 1/2 utlils. 604-534-1561
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
LANGLEY. Nr 232nd. 2 bdrm suite on 4 acres. Incl util., cable, 3 horse stalls, shed & loaf barn. $1600/mo. To view call Balbir @ 604-897-3147
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LANGLEY - Walnut Grove - 1 bdrm. Full bath, grn’d lvl. insuite lndry. pri. location, incls. utils. & cbl. N/P N/S, Avail. May 1 $750mo 604.888.2226
MURRAYVILLE. Large 2 bdrm, priv entry & prk, NS/NP. $830 incl utils & cable. Avail. May 15th. Call Ann 604-614-9841 or 604-530-9349.
SUITES, UPPER
MURRAYVILLE- Upper 1 bdrm, f/s, d/w, w/d. F/P. Avail. June 1st. $800/mo. (604)534-1215 WALNUT GROVE 2 bdrm upper flr. Heat, hydro & prkg incl $800/mo. Np/Ns. Avail immed. 604-513-5829
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TOWNHOUSES
ALDERGROVE, 3 bdrm T.H. 1.5 bath, fncd yrd, fam.complex,$1050 & up. Sm dog ok. (778) 551-2696 LANGLEY
RIVERSIDE GARDENS FAMILY COMPLEX 2 & 3 Bdrm T/Homes Move-In Allowance!! Fridge, stove, dishwasher (in most), drapes. Outdoor pool. Some pets welcome. Resident Manager. Close to bus, shopping, schools and parks. #36 - 5210 - 203 Street, Langley
Call 604-532-2036
778.772.4724
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
MOTORCYCLES
RECREATIONAL/SALE 2010 Sandpiper 255RLS Fifth Wheel - Rear living room plan, dule pane windows, SAVE over $7,000 - $28,995 Stk# 28758, DL#30985
604 - 533 - 1566
2011 Coleman 280
CARS - DOMESTIC
1997 BUICK RIVIERA - 2 dr. coupe super charged, leather, loaded, sun roof, local, no accid, home link, new tires & more. $4295 (604)328-1883
1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215. 1998 BUICK Regal, leather, sunroof, super charge engine, 174K. Offers. 604-953-1991. 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, prop/gas, fully loaded, $7,799 obo. Phone (604)825-1991. 2006 CHEVROLET COLBALT-2 dr. sport, 5spd. exc. cond. no accid. local, fuel wise. $4995 604-328-1883 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 1999. V6 auto, 4 door, loaded, low km’s, no accid, AirCared til July ‘12. $3500. 778-888-6805 / 778-837-6577
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
SCRAP METAL WANTED
604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com The Scrapper
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
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Top Dollar Today!
2000 MONACO 34’ wide body. 54,000 mi. A beauty. Banks/large slide/jacks/2TVs/plus 604-866-4568 2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970 2008 24’ Rockwood ultralight trailer, walk around bed, heated holding tanks. $15,500. 604-538-1816.
WILLOUGHBY. 1 bdrm newer home. Cbl. in suite lndry, all appl & extra strge incld. Easy going owners but N/S, N/P. $795. 778-2781441.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Scrap Cars & Trucks
1986 Honda Fazer 750cc perfect condition, all original $3700 Call Jeff 604-307-9159
WALNUT GROVE. Small 1 bdrm, grnd level. $725 incl util/net. W/D. N/S. N/P. May 1st. 604-888-2938.
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TRANSPORTATION
604-533-1566
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WALNUT GROVE: quiet 1 bdrm + den. $750 incl utils/w.l.net/lndry. Nr bus, NS/NP June 1 (604)882-6810
TRANSPORTATION
CA$H
$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.
WALNUT GROVE, lrg 1 bdrm ste. $825/mo incl utils. Quiet c/d/s. May 1st. N/S, N/P. (604)888-3884.
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2010 Passport 288RK Travel Trailer: Alumininum Frame, Fiberglass, Rear Kitchen 2 Slides. Drastically reduced price to save you $1,000.00’s!! Stk # 27758 DL #30985 $19,995!
PORT KELLS 1 bdrm ste. Sep entr. hydro, cbl, w/d. Secure prkg. $700, May 1. Ns/Np N/d 604-888-1983
WILLOUGHBY. Brand new 2 bdrm. 6 appls. N/S. Refs. Avail now. $850/mo + utils. 604-317-2654.
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VEHICLES WANTED
LANGLEY / Willoughby newer lrg 2 bdr, priv.ent, full bth, d/w. Ns/Np. Nr amens, $1000/mo incls utils & shrd lndry. Avail immed. 778-908-7790 MURRAYVILLE. Christian family, sunny grnd lvl 2 bdrm, full kitch, gas F/P, sep. entr, patio, ns/np, avail now. $980 incl utils. 604-514-1073
TRANSPORTATION
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LANGLEY 167B Street - Beautiful 1,000sf. Newer 1 bdrm. + den, pri. ent. lrg. liv. rm. F/bath, quiet area NP/NS, insuite lndry. $800 - 1 per., $900 - 2 per. incls. utils. cls. to transit & amens. May 15 604-328-1883
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1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1992 CHEV LUMINA CARGO VAN reblt engine, A/Cd to Jul 2011, $700 Inquires after 4pm: 604-596-4763. 1998 FORD 150 P/U, long box, 4 X 4, fully loaded, air cared, $4,500 obo. Phone 604-615-7408 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $12,750.obo. 1 owner, well maintained. Purchased new at Abby Chrysler. Joe 604-309-7302 2001 Dodge Caravan, 195,200 kms, V6, 7 passenger $3000 Call 604-530-6766 2002 F150. short box, 4x4, 220K, AirCared till 2012. very good condition. $6000. 604-597-3555 2006 FORD Super Duty F250 Lariat loaded, 4x4 supercab, 62,000km. Immac. $22,000. 604-530-8795.
MARINE 912 2008 Adirondack 31RK-DSL Travel Trailer. Check out this special while it lasts! Fully Certified Stk #25408, DL #30985 $19,995!
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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY, auto, 4 dr, Aircared, clean in/out, reliable, good on gas, $750 obo. (604)593-0377 1992 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 door, auto, good cond., AirCared, reliable. $1600. Call 604-889-0593 1994 BMW 530i, 205kms, No accidents, 4 dr, chrome rims. New tires. air-cared. $2900: (604)353-7763
“Notice is hereby given that under the Repair and Storage Liens Act 1990 (Ontario), Campbell Moving Systems, BRAMPTON, ON will be sending household goods for the following tenant: J. Bradshaw to auction. This course of action is for outstanding storage charges, and notification has been sent to the tenant”
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times in focus GOLD PANNING! Cecilia Ramirez shows Martin Terashita-Clark how to pan for gold at the Fort Langley Historical Site Saturday morning. The event was part of the Spring Break program that continues activities until March 27th. Photo: John Gordon
WORLD CULTURES MONTH! CRAFTS:
MEALS ON WHEELS GETS NEW WHEELS!
On Tuesday, March 22, Muriel Arnason Library celebrated World Cultures Month by hosting a program featuring crafts from different countries. Over 100 children and their parents enjoyed multicultural crafts. Photo: Lindsey Kruse (5 yrs), & her mom Debra Kruse showing crafts. Library Technician Nancy Bolton - standing
The 2011 Nissan Cube was received on March 10th. It has already started to catch a lot of attention, which is great for the charity as it gets driven around Langley.Meals On Wheels gets a new vehicle every 3 years as part of the successful partnership they have with the Nissan Canada Foundation and the Jonker Auto Group. (M.O.W. also pays a small yearly lease on the vehicle) Photo: (Left) Christian Jonker and (Right) James Jack - President of LMOW Society.
LANGLEY LODGE Photo shows Kinsmen Club of Langley Treasurer Bruce Duncan presenting a “Big Cheque” to Langley Lodge Director of Fundraising, Patrick Matiowski. The donation helps the charity provide enhanced Complex Care services to Langley seniors.
HENNA ART:
VBHA DONATES TO KIDSPORT LANGLEY Valley Ball Hockey Association Executive presented a donation to KidSport Langley. Three of the Valley Ball Hockey Association(VBHA) Executive attended the KidSport Langley Meeting to present a donation of $2500.00 to ensure ALL kids can play. KidSport Langley appreciates the support of this great sport organization and salutes their commitment to sport and athletes in the Langley area. Photo: Walter Weidemann, VP of VBHA, Wayne Van Geel, VBHA President and KidSport Langley Co-Chair, Darrell Krell; Michelle Hall, Sponsorship and Fundraising VBHA shakes hand with KidSport Co-Chair, Gary Abbott.
FUSION 97 TEAM GIVES BACK On March 23 the Fraser Valley Fusion 97 A girls fastpitch team took some time from their busy school and softball schedules to volunteer at a local care home. The girls painted nails and massaged residents hands at their “spa night”. The players & residents really enjoyed themselves. Although getting ready for their new season the girls, aged 13-14, enjoyed spending their time with the residents and learned a bit about the pleasure of helping others and giving back to your community. Fraser Valley Fusion 97 will be travelling to Toronto for the Nationals in August 2011 so look for us out and about fundraising in Langley over the next few months.
March 17, 2011, as part of world cultures celebrations, the Muriel Arnason Library presented Henna program that was well received and enjoyed by all ages of women. Photo: Sukhjeet Kaur Mann showing Mehndi design
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