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Aldergrove Girl Guides heard a report from the front lines about their African relief project at a special meeting last week at Betty Gilbert School.

Girl Guides in “Ottergrove District” were tasked to think globally this year as the local Guides sponsored 69 children in a Liberian village. The Guides packed up much-needed school supplies for the Liberian school, as well as individual gift bags containing small toys, games and personal hygiene items. These packages were sent in care of a not-for-profit medical aid mission, and hand delivered. The medical staff have now returned with stories, photos and videos of their trip, and shared this with the Guides to show the difference their contributions will make for the village children in Liberia. It was a great way for Girl Guides to see first hand the true impact of their work towards a better world.

Parents unhappy with 29 Ave. safety

By NATASHA JONES Black Press

Aldergrove residents are growing impatient over the speed with which the Township is responding to safety concerns.

“We will not sit quietly anymore while nothing gets done,” Margo McPhelan told council on Monday evening.

“We’ve been polite. We’ve been patient. We’re done waiting.”

Of particular concern is 29 Avenue between 264 and 272 Streets where 10-year-old Nico

Pike was struck as he crossed the street with a friend. There is no crosswalk between those two streets.

The Shortreed Elementary school student was seriously injured in the February accident, and is now back at school for a limited number of hours each day.

Aldergrove residents have come before council several times in the past to discuss ways to make their streets safer, but McPhelan noted in her earlier presentation, the dynamics changed. New parks

have been built and old ones expanded, school catchment areas have changed, and traffic calming measures have been a “very positive step” in keeping the community safe.

The dynamics changed again when Nico was injured.

McPhelan told council in February that many students, parents and neighbours witnessed “something extremely tragic and traumatic” when Nico was hurt.

On Monday, McPhelan was back before council, reiterating the need for something to be

done on 29 Avenue.

“We are here before you once again to assert that this project needs to get under way soon, as opposed to later,” McPhalen said.

Mayor Jack Froese told McPhelan that a report “is not an instant solution. I wish it was, but it’s not.”

The report, released from in-camera on Monday night, was not made public until Tuesday morning. It states that 29 Avenue traffic calming measures are not a priority.

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Abbotsford council will soon be asked to support either the developer of a proposed Bradner industrial park which will bring thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity, or opponents who will lobby to keep close to 300 acres of farmland in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

Ron Emerson of the Emerson Real Estate Group told Black Press that his plan would create $4.7 billion in economic activity, and close to 5,000 jobs, according to the draft economic impact study.

The developer, who also created the two million-square-foot Kingswood Industrial Park in Richmond and others in the Lower Mainland, said he needs the approval of Abbotsford council to approach the Agricultural Land Commission with an application to the property taken out of the ALR. He expects to have a plan before council in six to eight weeks.

The property lies near the Langley-Abbotsford border, next to 700-acre Gloucester Industrial Estates.

In the conceptual stage, it would be bordered on the south by Highway 1 and to the north by 56th Avenue, while the western boundary would be approximately Baynes Street, and Lefeuvre Road in the east.

Emerson said it could be as large as 300 acres, depending on some property owners who are still considering whether they would sell.

Emerson said with the dearth of industrial property in the Lower Mainland, there is no question about filling his development with tenants. It would be accessible by highway and rail, and said an added selling point is the ready labour force in nearby Abbotsford.

Emerson said the West’s increased trade with Asia, a national and provincial priority, means more goods are coming into the Asia Pacific Gateway in large quantities, creating demand for warehouse space. An industrial space of 100,000 square feet was considered big only 10 years ago. Now there is demand for spaces as large as 400,000 square feet, he explained.

Meanwhile, industrial areas are coming into conflict with growing communities, and being redeveloped for residential and commercial use, such as Yaletown and False Creek.

“We’re very, very confident on the demand,” said Emerson.

“There’s an acute shortage of serviced industrial land in Vancouver.”

Canadian Tire is interested in the location for a warehouse. Emerson is also dealing with two clients which are large manufacturing companies that recently made acquisitions, and are looking for space to merge operations under one roof.

Already there is concern, if not outright opposition, mounting in Bradner.

“I don’t think it should go ahead. I’m philosophically opposed to taking land out of the ALR,” said resident Yvonne Holden.

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All cats need good homes

By Janet Ingram-Johnson Aldergrove Star

Lara, Marina, Trevor and Doug know what it’s like to need a helping hand in life, and homeless cats certainly need all the helping hands they can find.

So, every Wednesday morning, this remarkable quartet helps clean cages and spruce up surroundings at LAPS’ satellite catadoption centre inside the Abbotsford PetSmart store, under the guidance of their mentor, Shayne Stark.

LAPS — the Aldergrovebased Langley Animal Protection Society — opened the centre just over four months ago, and already 27 cats and kittens have found good homes from there, with more set to go.

Much credit for this success goes to Aldergrove’s Florence Webber, a LAPS volunteer who spends much of every week front and centre at the store.

She maintains a roster of around 16 volunteers who help clean and care for the pets. Adoptions Monday to Friday are usually done in the evenings, between 6 and 8 p.m., and on weekends between noon and 4 p.m.

PetSmart Charities of Canada promotes the adoption centre and very generously supplies most of its necessities, such as dishes, cages, hideaways and litter.

LAPS also has a generous food sponsor. An ingenious volunteer has modified the cats’ cages to create separate “rooms” with connecting

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Florence Webber with a temporary resident at LAPS’ satellite cat-adoption centre.

portholes. And the PetSmart staff enjoy having live animals in the store and help watch out for their wellbeing.

Although summer is traditionally “kitten season”, some of the animals in LAPS’ care are older and less likely to be adopted than are cute, playful, photogenic kittens. Some are strays — “a drop in the bucket of the estimated 21,000 abandoned or feral cats just in the Langley area,” says Jayne Nelson, LAPS’ manager of animal welfare and shelter operations. Some are given up by people who feel they can no longer care for them.

The question visitors to the PetSmart centre often ask (and one that most irks Florence Webber) is: “What’s wrong with the cats?”

“It’s as if, because an animal doesn’t have a permanent home, there must be something wrong with the animal,” she says. “A lot of cats looking to be adopted

have had really good homes.

There is nothing at all wrong with any of them!

“Instead of abandoning animals, it’s much better that someone who can no longer care for a pet, and cannot find a new home for it, does the responsible thing and give it up to someone who can find it a good home.”

Jayne Nelson says the satellite adoption centre will likely double the number of adoptions LAPS is able to do.

She calls the volunteers there an incredibly dedicated group — LAPS’ “Dream Team”.

“Florence Webber has gone above and beyond to make the centre successful.

I honestly don’t think the centre would have achieved the same level of success without her. We are so grateful to the volunteers who give so much of their time to help cats find their forever homes, to the PetSmart staff, who have been amazing to work with, and to PetSmart

From left, Florence Webber, Marina, Shayne Stark, Lara, Trevor and Doug at the Abbotsford PetSmart adoption centre.

Charities for making it all possible,” she says.

Lara, Marina, Trevor and Doug also volunteer at the Abbotsford SPCA shelter and at Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre. Their contributions are part of a day program for 23 adults with developmental disabilities run by Pacific Pathways. Trevor also volunteers — keeping stats — for Trinity Western University’s Langley-based Spartans basketball team. And Lara is employed to deliver local newspapers in Abbotsford.

Next summer, the quartet hopes to be among a Pacific Pathways team of 16 heading to Romania. They’ll be spending a week at a camp for adults with developmental disabilities and visiting Romanian families and schools in the Hunedoara area of Transylvania.

But first each has to raise $3,000 towards the cost of the trip and the craft supplies and other gifts they hope to take to their Romanian counterparts.

They’re planning fundraisers, such as beer-and-burger nights and bowling events, and are looking to community generosity to send them on their way.

If you’d like to help Lara, Marina, Trevor and Doug experience their journey of a lifetime, contact Virginia Sawatsky (virginia@pacificpathways.com).

And if you’d like to volunteer with LAPS (helping cats and/or dogs), phone 604-857-5055 or email langleyanimalshelter@lapsbc.ca

What is the cost of a life?

Councillor Bob Long posed that question when council debated a report on safety measures where Robertson Crescent intersects with 248 and 256 Streets.

A report, requested by council earlier this year, examined the intersections based on traffic volumes, existing signage, visibility and collision history, and concluded that no new measures are necessary.

Of particular concern in the discussion was the intersection at 256 Street where a 12-year-old boy was killed in February, 2011.

A regular driver in that area, Councillor Kim Richter called it “a dangerous intersection, and the sight lines are not easy.”

She observed that the report did not note the severity of injuries in accidents at those intersections. “We don’t spend a whole lot of money in rural areas and this is one area that needs attention,” Richter said.

Paul Cordeiro, the Township’s manager of transportation engineering who authored the report, told council that “fatal collisions are rare and infrequent, thankfully, in the Township.”

Long called the 256 Street intersection “scary.”

Mayor Jack Froese, who had lived in the area for about 30 years, agreed. “That intersection for some reason is a scary intersection.”

With the exception of Councillor Grant Ward, Froese and the rest of council voted to send the report back to staff for

further examination of the issue.

Robertson Crescent traffic must stop at 248 and 256 Streets, and questions were raised about installing four-way stop signs or overhead flashing lights.

Cordeiro warned in his report that installing signs, etc., when they are not warranted “can lead to undesirable driver behaviour, in disrespecting and not complying with the signs, which can in turn result in a decrease in safety.”

He said that a roundabout would not only be costly, but could not be justified with current traffic volumes.

Flashing lights would cost about $20,000, Cordeiro said.

“I think it’s a pretty good deal,” Long said.

But Ward thought the expense was not justified and would not alter the accident rate.

“We hire the experts and we don’t listen to them,” he said.

“We could put lights at every intersection.” Ward said. “Every one has a danger. I’m not concerned, because accidents will happen. I don’t see why the rest of us should pay for something that doesn’t have expert advice to back up.”

Councillor Bev Dornan was also reluctant to support lights.

“Funds are scarce and we have to make the very best use of our funds,” she said, pointing to other areas where priorities are higher.

Council should do all it can to make the intersection of 256 Street safer, Long said.

“A life has been lost,” he said.

“A light is very inexpensive compared to a life saved. What is the cost of a life?”

29 Ave. ‘not a priority’ FROM FRONT: The report also reveals that the Township may face legal action over the incident that injured Nico.

The report said that as part of the review process, 29 Avenue where it fronts Aldergrove Community Secondary and the adjoining park, “has not been identified as a top priority location for traffic calming,” which is estimated to cost $100,000 to $125,000.

A review of collision history fronting the high school “does not indicate any previous similar incidents.” Based on federal and provincial guidelines that would

indicate if a crosswalk was warranted, as well as traffic volume, staff concluded that a crosswalk is not warranted.

The 29 Avenue stretch was among 40 locations reviewed for traffic calming and was not considered a priority. Old Yale Road in front of James Hill Elementary, and 44 Avenue adjacent to Alice Brown Elementary, are the top priorities for traffic calming measures.

The report indicated that the cost for 29 Avenue traffic calming could be placed in next year’s budget, subject to the Langley School District modifying entrances to Aldergrove Secondary.

Abbotsford City to weigh the ‘pros and cons’ of Bradner industrial development FROM FRONT: She added ALR land should only be removed if necessary, for projects like fire halls or hospitals.

“It’s the wrong thing, at the wrong place, at the wrong time.

“We bought in the ALR knowing it couldn’t be developed, and we value

the rural lifestyle,” said Holden.

Cherry Groves agreed, saying, “This is a rural area, and we don’t want an industrial park in it – it should stay rural.”

Jay Teichroeb, the city general manager of economic development, said city hall is aware of the pending application, and is waiting for a complete

package from the developer. It will include studies of economic impact, agricultural capacity, environmental issues, servicing plans, traffic studies and more. He offered no comment on the plan, other than to agree that it would fit into the city’s broad goal of creating more employment.

“We (city staff ) have a responsibility to provide an impartial review of the application,” said Teichroeb.

And he said there would be an extensive process, including public input, before council could support the application to remove the land from the ALR.

Emerson knows it will be a challenge to make his case to the Agricultural Land Commission.

“Their primary concern is what happens with agriculture,” he said.

“We feel there is a legitimate need, and we’re hopeful the city will support us.”

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The “Walk for Abby” crew helped the Aldergrove girl Abby (seated in front with the dog) raise over $1,500 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes, June 10 at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium.

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There was a similarly glowing recommendation for Esworthy from his nominator, Carla Robin.

“Dave is a tireless community volunteer, and his business expertise has been invaluable to Langley,” Robin wrote. Langley would not be known as the Horse Capital of B.C. without his involvement, she said.

“Dave has experienced every role in the development of equestrian sport — rides, judge, steward, horse show organizer, horse show chairman and industry advisor,” Robin said.

Esworthy, who is to be inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in September as a builder of equestrian sport, “has continually fostered a true sense of sportsmanship and constant improvement to the sport,” Robin said.

His volunteer work is not limited to all things equine. Esworthy holds or has held positions with the Vancouver Board of Trade, World Trade Committee, B.C. Fire Chiefs Association, B.C. Transplant Society, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, and the Justice Institute of B.C. Foundation.

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Two community workers who work without fanfare for the betterment of Langley, Toots Tucker and David Esworthy have been named Langley’s Seniors of the Year.

Nominated by Joanne Skeates, Tucker calls the army of volunteers with whom she works “such a wonderful family.”

And it is that family with whom she wants to share the accolade. “I feel deep inside that I should thank everyone for allowing me to volunteer,” she said.

In her supporting letter, Skeates said that since Tucker lost her husband several years ago “she has devoted her time and energy to making Langley a better place to live, through all of her volunteer activities.”

These include service to the Langley Heritage Society, Fort Langley Museum, Langley Garden Club, blood donor clinic, the Cancer Society, Operation Red Nose, Langley Field Naturalists, Salvation Army, Emergency Social Services, and Sharon United Church.

“Toots is a kind, caring and loving person,” Skeates wrote.

In 2002, Langley Township’s debt was the equivalent of $69 per person.

A decade later, with a vastly larger population, the per-capital debt stands at $759 per capita.

“This is a bell and it’s ringing,” Councillor Kim Richter commented recently when council gave early readings to bylaws to authorize the municipality to borrow $42.5 million for major infrastructure projects that are fueling the massive increase.

The bylaws were formally adopted on June 11.

The borrowing is for: 1: $33,535,000 for the East Langley Water Supply, which will require a new pipeline to take water from the Greater Vancouver Regional Water District’s terminus in Willoughby to Aldergrove.

2: $7,015,000 for the Township’s share of building the Barnston Island/Maple Ridge pump station; 3: $2,033,000 for safety initiatives around the Mufford Crescent/64 Avenue railway overpass, currently under construction, and 4: $1,020,000 to loop the existing Labonte Crescent water main from the current T-junction configuration, to improve flow and reduce bacterial growth.

While acknowledging the need for the projects, Richter was

alarmed at the burden on taxpayers.

“I think it’s time for us to pull the reins in spending,” she said.

“We simply cannot go into debt to the extent we have gone into debt.”

Noting that the per-capita load taxpayers are carrying has increased by 176 per cent in 10 years, Richter added: “That is just not sustainable in the longer term. We’ve got to stop spending . . . and we can’t switch spending into borrowing.”

The debt will be repaid from development cost charges which are one-time fees paid by developers who typically pass them on to the people who buy their buildings, and from utilities and reserves, both recharged by taxpayers.

However, administrator Mark Bakken said, the impact on taxpayers on the cost of borrowing is zero.

He added that the borrowing is by the utilities and developer-funded reserves.

“But it still has to be repaid, whether it comes from utilities or not,” Richter argued.

Saying that there are no further projects anticipated that would require borrowing large sums of money, Bakken advised council that the Township “tends to repay our debts fairly quickly.”

He likened the debt to a family situation in which adult children owe money, but that debt does not become the parents’ debt.

“Grant programs from senior

governments are drying up,” he further advised.

Councillor Charlie Fox offered a word of caution about the high cost of providing water, noting that Metro Vancouver is faced with an $800 million bill for the Seymour/ Capilano filtration system. The Seymour/Capilano watersheds supply about 70 per cent of the Lower Mainland’s drinking water.

And, he added, it is just coming to light that there may be further expenses incurred for the Coquitlam watershed.

“Holy crap,” was Councillor David Davis’ reaction to the cost of the projects. Acknowledging in particular the need to bring water to Aldergrove, Davis warned that “we have to watch (spending) next year and the year after.”

Mayor Jack Froese defended the borrowing. “It is our duty as a Township of Langley to ensure that we have water,” he said. “We are a fast growing municipality and there is no way around that. We have to bite the bullet and pay for it.”

Froese said that 10 years from now, the cost of the projects would likely be around $60 million.

“We are actually doing future generations a favour” by borrowing the money for bringing regional water to Aldergrove, improving the connection at Labonte Crescent/ Glover Road, and for safety initiatives at the Mufford overpass, said Froese.

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VICTORIA – In February this column asked the question: “Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history?”

The answer is contained in a new draft plan from BC Hydro on how to meet future power demand. And while it’s not explicitly stated, the answer is yes.

The draft plan was released in May for discussion purposes, but so far there hasn’t been much discussion. This is surprising given some of the recommendations, such as firing up the Burrard Thermal natural gas power plant more often and buying fossil fuel power from the North American market to keep up to demand.

The plan confirms a few things that have been evident for a while. Dreams of exporting B.C. hydroelectric power are gone for the foreseeable future. And with mining ramping up along with natural gas development and population growth, BC Hydro now projects electricity demand could rise by 50 per cent over the next 20 years.

The emergence of huge shale gas sources in B.C. and across the United States has changed the North American energy picture dramatically, as U.S. electricity producers replace coal by burning cheaper and cleaner gas to ramp up power production. B.C. is losing gas market share in the U.S., its only export customer

for heating fuel and electricity use.

Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up considerably by 2020.

Premier Christy Clark has a new target for 2020: three liquefied natural gas production lines feeding high-pressure tankers at Kitimat, for export to Asia.

Not only will B.C. need to buy gas-fired power from outside the province to keep up to industrial and residential demand, but the natural gas industry will need its own new gas-fired electricity to produce LNG for export.

Natural gas passed forestry as B.C.’s top resource revenue source many years ago. In 2005, the volatile gas price spiked up and produced $1 billion in windfall profits that allowed the B.C. government to buy a rare period of public sector labour peace through the 2010 Olympics.

Now a glut of shale gas has pushed the North American price down from its historic range of $4 to $6 per thousand cubic feet to about $2.40.

Despite that low price, gas producers in B.C. are going flat out to develop the Horn River

and Montney shale gas deposits in northeast B.C. I asked David Pryce, vicepresident of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, why so much gas is being developed now. He said producers have made huge investments in B.C. shale gas drilling rights, and are in an international race to supply LNG to Asian countries where the price is currently four times higher than in North America.

Whatever the domestic price, B.C. gas producers have to show LNG investors such as Mitsubishi and Korea Gas that they can fill a steady procession of LNG tankers at a competitive rate.

If LNG doesn’t fly here, B.C.’s gas export market soon evaporates. Currently gas producers pay about $400 million a year in royalties, and that much again to buy up shale gas drilling rights. The industry already employs about 12,000 workers in B.C. The B.C. government has little choice but to redefine its climate targets. Instead of cutting domestic emissions, it will try to take credit for displacing coal power in Asia.

Fortunately, B.C.’s main coal exports are for high-grade coal used in steel-making.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

COUNCIL CAN’T RESIST HORSE LOBBYISTS Editor: Langley Township’s debt per person rose 175 per cent over last year, from $275 per person to a whopping $759 per person. It’s time to pull in the reins. So do we really need to spend $500,000 on an “extension” to a horse trail that very few use?

Three lobby groups have considerable influence on the majority of Township council — the horse industry, developers and unions.

They are great at lobbying and get their votes counted, unlike the silent majority. The definition of a “lobby” is to attempt to influence or sway, as a public official toward a desired action. If we don’t get out and vote we will end up with the same as we have now. It will never change and may get worse. Taxes keep going up, but our real needs are put on the back burner.

As a result of my recent letter to the editor regarding budget deliberations, along comes lobbyist Peter Thiessen, as a delegation to council from the Back Country Horsemen. This was on April 11. He now added joggers, recreational cyclists and dog walkers to the trail.

All this lobbying is for $500,000, which has been approved by council to extend a trail from 256 Street to Aldergrove Lake.

Thiessen claims the existing trail from Campbell Park to 256 Street is a well-used recreational corridor, popular with dog walkers, joggers, recreational cyclists and equestrians. I have viewed the South Langley trail at least eight times at different times of the week, including weekends. Each time the weather was excellent, and combined I saw only four horses, two joggers, seven recreational cyclists and three dog walkers.

So what’s with the misinformation given by Thiessen? I guess the taxpayer-funded 1,322-acre Campbell Valley Park just isn’t big enough for these horse owners, who make up less five per cent of the approximate 106,000 residents in the Township of Langley.

The horse industry claims to generate a huge amount of tax dollars.

Not so, when compared to others.

For example: Thunderbird Show Park is on 84 acres and pays property tax of $15,694, of which $3,810 goes towards protection services, and $5,488 towards schools. Thunderbird Show Stables is on 156 acres and pays $10,570 in property tax, with $2,840 towards protection services and $3,389 towards schools. Not far away, at Gloucester Industrial Park, a business on 23 acres, which by the way employs 600 people, and has no transit services, pays $589,849 in property taxes, of which $160,357 goes towards protection services and $104,703 goes towards schools. This business also pays $6,000 for water.

In reviewing the Township’s businesses by industry, horse-related businesses would be among those at the bottom. The source is the Township’s business license database. Most of the horse-related businesses would be considered small business and most small businesses pay very little tax.

Horses do not give us sustenance like cows, chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats etc., and it takes huge tracts of land just to produce enough food to feed a horse. There are two and one half times as many dogs as there are horses in the Township. Over $350,000 is collected via dog license fees yearly. So why not license the horse and use that income towards the trail and towards picking up horse poop.

After all, horses are covered by the same bylaws as dogs.

I like horses and see more horses and riders on my front street, almost every day — more than I’ve seen using the South Langley trail.

But their owners should be more responsible and less demanding.

Dennis Townsend, Langley WE MUST PRESERVE OUR PRECIOUS FARMLAND Editor: I am pleased to express my support for preserving farmland in general in B.C., the Agricultural Land Reserve and Agricultural Land Commission in particular, and spcifically the now-contentious green lands in Langley Township. While one can understand how local officials might think it wouldn’t hurt to make some ALR removals in just a little bit in just a little place in a special circumstance, but if so they fail to appreciate the dangers of setting such precedents.

If we the people allow an exception in one place, it makes it much more difficult to oppose exemptions in other places and then pretty soon there would be no more ALR and then no more farmland.

There are many good reasons for preserving farm lands but one of the more important and less obvious ones is that in future decades world problems probably will worsen to the point that international and overseas trade will cease and at that point the four million people of B.C. would become wholly dependant on what we would be able to grow for food in our own territory - and the land in the Fraser Valley is clearly the best location for that and in this province also is one of the few places for that because B.C. is so dominated by rocky terrain and cold winters.

We will soon need all of the farmland we have for producing our own food but if that land is converted to non-farming uses it could be lost forever.

John Twigg, West Vancouver

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Dog poop in parks spurs Metro to cut the crap

By JEFF NAGEL Black Press

The search for the most environmentally friendly way to retrieve dog droppings in regional parks has led Metro Vancouver to test unusual solutions – including one where it pays contractors to cut open every dog waste bag so the contents can be taken to a sewage treatment plant.

That’s the system being tried at Tynehead Regional Park in Surrey and Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen and officials say it looks like a promising method that may extend to the rest of the regional park system.

Special red bins have been set up at those two parks where dog walkers are directed to deposit poop bags, instead of using regular garbage bins.

Metro then pays New Westminster-based Scooby’s Dog Waste Removal Service to take the dog waste bags to their facility and snip open each one with scissors so the poop can be dealt with as sewage and the bags go in the garbage.

“Park visitors seem to buy in easier,” said Gudrun Jensen, Metro’s operations services division manager. “It encourages people to pick it up because they know there’s a place for it to go and it will go in the right waste stream.”

Diverting dog poop to the

sewage system reduces the amount of waste in the garbage stream and keeps it from rotting in a landfill, generating methane that contributes to climate change, Jensen said.

“It adds up,” she said.

Metro estimates 2.5 million dogs a year are brought to its regional parks, generating 500 tonnes of dog waste annually – equivalent to 50 dump truck loads.

“Most people are astounded at the size of the problem when they hear about it,” said Jensen.

Other techniques are also being tried.

At Aldergrove Lake Regional Park’s dog off-leash area, a special in-ground tank for dog waste has been installed by Metro at a cost of $2,600.

Visitors are provided marker flags they can plant in the ground beside where their pet has pooped. They then get a red-handled shovel, return to the flagged deposit, scoop it and drop it in the tank, which is periodically pumped out and taken to a sewage plant.

Jensen said that system has also worked well, but is best suited to where dog activity is concentrated.

Trails can be problematic, even for the contractor-maintained waste bins.

“People want to drop their dog poo as soon as they can,”

she said. “If the bin is too far away they will drop the bag on the ground, throw it in a tree or throw it in the next garbage bin.”

Asked how much has been spent on the dog waste trials in total, Jensen estimated $15,000.

That includes $75 per week to collect waste from three bins at Tynehead, $150 weekly to maintain another five bins at Boundary Bay’s trail, and about $1,000 a year to pump out the inground tank at Aldergrove Lake.

Jensen defended the importance of the dog waste initiative, adding it’s being closely watched by parks officials at local cities.

Leaving dog waste on the ground isn’t considered an option.

“Every piece that isn’t picked up has to be or it degrades the environment,” she said, adding most people don’t understand that dog feces is bacteria-laden and doesn’t compost well.

“It’s an environmental and human health bad thing all the way around.”

Jensen said Metro is also watching a UBC researcher, who is testing whether worms can improve the composting of dog waste.

Final recommendations of the pilot projects are expected in the next few months.

SURREY EYED DNA TESTING TO BUST SCOFFLAWS It’s not the sort of criminal

activity most people associate with the forensic policing TV show CSI. But the City of Surrey has considered using DNA testing to identify and fine dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets in its civic parks.

The concept – in use in some gated communities in the U.S. – has offending dog poop sent away for DNA testing and then matched to a local dog, whose owner can then be punished.

The idea was contemplated earlier this year, said Surrey parks manager Owen Croy, adding it’s been shelved for now because the cost is high and it’s unclear how all Surrey’s dog owners could be compelled in advance to provide mouth swab samples of their dogs to develop the required DNA database.

“It doesn’t seem practical,” Croy said. “We believe it’s something we should keep in mind but it’s nothing we’re going to be implementing in the near future.”

He said the costs per dog would have been $30 to develop the initial DNA profile using mouth swabs. Pursuing offenders would have cost $10 per test kit and another $80 for the test.

Croy said Surrey is designing a new off-leash dog park near Rosemary Heights in South Surrey and hopes to incorporate best practices for waste disposal based in part on Metro’s findings.

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The Other Big Band - Aldergrove Legion is pleased to present a night of swing music with the Fraser Valley favourites. Enjoy a night of dancing and listening to the 14-piece orchestra with female singer on Friday, June 29, at the Legion, 26607 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. Reserved seating with tickets on sale from Legion bar staff. No minors, but all adults are welcome. Info: 604-856-5423.

Father’s Day Breakfast - Aldergrove Legion hosts in the Hall, Sunday, June 17, from 8-11 a.m. at 26607 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove.

Menu: bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast, juice, coffee. Price: adults $7 each, children: $4 each.

Open to the public, all welcome.

Let’s help make Dad’s day special!

Abbotsford Genealogy Society - meeting Tuesday, June 19 at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting starting at 6:30. After the meeting a sharing session in small groups. Everyone is asked to please bring something about your ancestors to share. It can be photos, stories, binders, or memorabilia. Everyone is welcome. Info: www.abbygs.ca The Fantasticks - Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts presents June 14-16, 21-23, 7:30 p.m., plus discount matinee June 16, 2 p.m., at MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors & students, $17 groups (10+), $12 children 12 & under. matinees: $15 general, $12 children 12 & under. Phone orders: 604-852-3701 or 1-800-665-8828 (have VISA or Master Card ready).

Info: www.gallery7theatre.com

Rough Cut - Award-wining multi-instrumentalist Nolan Murray and acclaimed singer/songwriter Bruce Coughlan playing all your favorite classic rhythm and blues, pop, country, bluegrass and Celtic tunes with some “stump the band” tunes thrown in, Saturday, June 16, from 7:30 p.m. in the lounge, Bob’s SteakHouse, 27083 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Call for reservations 604-857-7725.

An Exhibition of Bleaf - works in photo-based abstraction by local artist George Rychter, until Tuesday, June 19, Abbotsford Arts Council show at Kariton Art Gallery and Boutique, Mill Lake Park, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford. All ages.

Info: 604-852-9358.

Housing Workshop - on the BC Housing SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters) Program, Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Langley Seniors Resource and Recreation Centre, 20605 – 51B Ave. Please pre-register by calling 604530-3020. No admission fee.

Fort Langley Library Knitting Circle - Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.

Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companionship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome.

Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca (registration appreciated).

Season Finale Céilidh - Down Home Kitchen Party is Thursday, June 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 9025 Glover Rd, Fort Langley. Enjoy traditional

music, song & dance. Tickets at the door $5 and include a traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. First Ceilidh of Season 5 is Oct. 4. Info: www.standrewsfortlangley.ca Fraser Health Crisis Line - recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit website www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. Next training starts July 7.

Divas: Vegas Meets Vaudeville - starring impersonator Bonnie Kilroe, Saturday, June 16 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.

John Mellencamp - June 19 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Canada’s Cowboy

Junkies are his special guests. Tickets range in price from $42.50 to $95, available at www.abbotsfordcentre.ca, the AESC box office, the Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre Ticket Outlets or by calling 1-866-9772372.

Manga/Cartooning Techniques - Mei Yu, cartoon art instructor and author of her own how-to-draw books, is coming to the Walnut Grove Library on Wed., June 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. as part of the Teen Summer Reading Club. She will be demonstrating popular manga/cartoon drawing techniques and tricks to creating great-looking characters. She’ll also cover some basic skills, like how to draw different eyes, hands, hairstyles and faces as outlined in her 5 Easy Steps book series. See Mei Yu’s website, www. meiyuart.com for more info about the author and instructor. Please note that this program is for ages 12 and up and registration is required as space is limited. Please call the library at 604-882-0410 to register.

Aboriginal Day - at Fort Langley National Historic Site, Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hear the beat of drums, smell the delicious scent of salmon baking over the fire, and watch as local Aboriginal artisans demonstrate their skills.

Witness the opening of the new “Salmon People” exhibit at 11 a.m.

Enjoy performances by Git Heyatsk Dancers hourly starting at noon.

Members of Kwantlen First Nation will present a traditional salmon barbeque with storytelling will take place at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

And families will love the “Salmon Run” activity at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., as well as the Sto:lo Strength Games at 1:30 p.m. Regular admission fees apply ($7.80 for adults, $19.60 for families); free for annual pass holders. Info: 604-513-4777 or email fort.langley@pc.gc.ca Johnny Vallis - tribute to Buddy Holly, 2:30 matinee, Sunday, June 24 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and from Casino Guest Services.

The Sweet - classic rockers, Thursday, June 14 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley (604-530-2211). Tickets $49.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at www.ticketweb.ca and Casino Guest Services.

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Wednesday, June 20 | 7 - 9pm Community Safety Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, June 25 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting and Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

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The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, July 2 for Canada Day. Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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Be Wild Animal Aware The Township of Langley is full of wildlife habitat, and residents share the area with animals including bears, cougars, and coyotes. While residents throughout Langley do not need to be continually on alert, there are a number of actions that can be taken to deter wild animals if they are spotted in your area. Parents are encouraged to educate their children on what to do if they encounter any of these animals, especially if they play by themselves in areas that wildlife frequent or have been seen in the past.

To help people coexist with creatures that are simply trying to survive but can be dangerous if provoked, the following information is offered:

Bears: are looking for food - don’t let them learn it can easily be obtained from humans. There have been a couple of bear sightings in Langley this season.

If you encounter a bear, do not run. Act big and loud, and back away slowly to a safe place.

Cougars: can have kittens throughout the year, and family groups can be seen at any time. Cougars survive on natural food sources found in the wild, primarily deer.

Cougar attacks on humans are highly unlikely. However, if you encounter a cougar, do not run. Pick children up immediately and talk to the cougar in a confident voice. Act big by waving sticks and branches, and back away slowly while still facing the cougar. If it attacks, fight back.

Coyotes: have the largest population of potentially dangerous

Coming Events Langley Junior Thunder Lacrosse Tue Jun 19 8:00pm vs. Delta Islanders Sun Jun 24 5:00pm vs. Victoria Shamrocks

Langley Thunder Lacrosse (WLA) Wed Jun 20 7:45pm vs. Maple Ridge Burrards Wed Jun 27 7:45pm vs. New West Salmonbellies

wildlife in the area and can be seen year round, even in residential areas.

Family groups with pups, which are trained to hunt and kill, have been regularly seen around Langley.

Coyotes are bold and easily lose their natural fear of people. Never feed a coyote. If you encounter a coyote, scare it off by making loud noise or throwing something at it to make it afraid. Never ignore a coyote. If it continues to approach, do not run. Maintain eye contact, pick up small pets or children, and slowly move to an area of increased activity.

Changes to Glover Road/216 Street Rail Crossing

NO LEFT TURN

Protect your investment by keeping fences secure and free of damage that predators can use for access. Coyotes burrow, so ensure surrounding netting goes deep into the ground. Use electric fencing to deter bears from blueberries and beehives, and pick berries and fruit as they ripen.

Be vigilant with livestock and keep them secure. Farm animals are usually killed at night, so bring them inside in the evening.

It is an offence to attract wildlife into a residential neighbourhood.

Those who do not take steps to deter bears and other wild creatures can face a fine of up to $575.

To report poachers or polluters or if you have a problem with wildlife call: Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 1.877.952.7277

Notice of Annual Report Pursuant to Section 98 of the Community Charter, Township Council invites the public to provide comment on the 2011 Draft Annual Report of the Corporation of the Township of Langley by delegation at the Regular Afternoon Council Meeting.

Address:

Monday, June 25 4pm Township of Langley Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre, 4th floor 20338 - 65 Avenue

Starting June 11, copies of the 2011 Draft Annual Report will be available for public inspection at tol.ca or from the Customer Service Counter on the 2nd Floor of the Township Civic Facility during regular business hours.

Modifications are being made at the intersection of 216 Street at Glover Road. Effective June 15, eastbound to northbound left turns will no longer be permitted. Advance signage will be posted on 216 Street and drivers are advised to plan a new route.

For more information, visit tol.ca.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006 Enginfo@tol.ca

Brookswood Spray Park Closed for Renovations The spray park at 40 Avenue and 200 Street in Brookswood is currently closed for renovations. A new and improved spray park will open on July 1. Until then, please visit other Township of Langley spray parks located at: Do you: Care about the environment?

Want to make a difference?

Live in a multifamily building?

Then the Recycling Ambassador program may be for you!

The Recycling Ambassador program is a new Township of Langley initiative that helps resident volunteers in apartments, condos, and townhouse complexes educate their neighbours and improve recycling rates in their building.

We are looking for volunteers!

To sign up or learn more, visit tol.ca/ambassador or call: Engineering Division 604.532.7300

In Agricultural Areas:

The 2011 Annual Report includes the audited financial statements, a schedule of 2011 tax exemptions, and information on services, objectives, and measures used to determine the Township’s success in meeting the objectives.

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street

Become a Recycling Ambassador!

Reduce the smell of food by keeping barbecues clean. Keep pet food inside. Garbage is the WARNING biggest attraction for bears so keep it secure and inaccessible Langley has a large to wildlife. Do not leave garbage deer population cans out overnight: keep them USE CAUTION in the house, a locked garage, or secured outbuilding that cannot be ON ROADS broken into by large, smart bears.

Put them out only on the morning of collection. If you are worried about odour, keep garbage in the freezer until collection day. Do not use bird feeders, as they attract bears and the birds do not need seeds when other natural food sources are available. This is the time of year to be extra vigilant with small pets, especially cats, in areas where coyotes are around.

Date: Time: Place:

For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

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In Residential Areas:

Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park 48A Avenue & 221 Street

Willoughby Community Park 7700 Block of 202A Street

Philip Jackman Park, Aldergrove 32 Avenue & 271 Street

Walnut Grove Community Park 89 Avenue & Walnut Grove Drive

Chris Marshall Parks Design and Development 604.533.6128

Take Action – Volunteer!

Volunteer with Recreation, Culture, and Parks in the Township of Langley. Get involved today.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6068

To appear as a delegation, contact Legislative Services by telephone or in writing by 4pm, Friday, June 22.

Legislative Services 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Tel: 604.533.6011 Fax: 604.533.6054 Email: legservicesinfo@tol.ca

Stage 3 Water Restrictions July 1 to September 30 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands

No lawn sprinkling permitted Outdoor water uses limited Stage 3 water restrictions will be in place for municipal water system users in Aldergrove, Gloucester, and the Salmon River Uplands, including Tall Timbers and Acadia. Properties on private wells are encouraged to support water conservation efforts through voluntary compliance.

These restrictions are implemented under the Township of Langley’s Water Shortage Response Bylaw 2012 No. 4909, to ensure an adequate supply of water is available for both drinking and emergency purposes.

For more information: Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/WaterRestrictions enginfo@tol.ca

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Hail to the ‘Highway of Heroes’

HARRY HUNT PHOTOS

Aldergrove citizens and fire fighters lined the 264 Street overpass to show their support for the Memorial Ride for the Fallen on Saturday. The convoy of motorcycles and other vehicles travelled from Vancouver to Chilliwack along the “Highway of Heroes” for a memorial ceremony at the cenotaph, in honour of Canadian soldiers killed in duty in Afghanistan.

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public notice East Langley Water Supply Loan Authorization Bylaw 2012 No. 4919 Section 179 of the Community Charter, S.B.C., c.26 states that Council may adopt a loan authorization bylaw to incur a liability by borrowing for any purpose of a capital nature, provided that the bylaw sets out the total amount proposed to be borrowed, the purpose for which the debt is to be incurred, the amount allocated by the bylaw to each purpose, and the maximum term for which the debentures may be issued. Sections 84, 85, and 180 of the Community Charter state that a loan authorization bylaw may only be adopted with the approval of the electors, and that approval of the electors may be obtained by an alternative approval process.

To inspect the Bylaw and related documents, and to receive an elector response form, which must be in the form established by the Township of Langley Council, contact:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Langley Council intends to consider adoption of the “East Langley Water Supply Loan Authorization Bylaw 2012 No. 4919” (the “Bylaw”), to authorize the borrowing of $33,535,000 to complete the East Langley water supply connection with the Greater Vancouver Water District water system.

Persons entitled to sign the elector response forms must be qualified, registered electors of the Township of Langley who meet the qualifications referred pursuant to sections 50 or 51 of the Local Government Act, RCBC 1996, c.323. When signing the elector response form you must include your full name and residential address, and if applicable, the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to register as a non-residential property elector.

Deputy Township Clerk, Legislative Services Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC during regular business hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, or visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca.

Deputy Township Clerk Legislative Services 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Tel: 604.533.6032 Fax: 604.533.6054 Email: spalmer@tol.ca

The Township of Langley calculates that 7,208 is the number of electors who must submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent Council from adopting the bylaw without the assent of the electors.

public notice Soil Deposit Application SO# 000685 The following application will be submitted to Township Council for consideration.

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Notice of Alternative Approval Process – Assent of the Electors by Alternative Approval Process

In accordance with the Community Charter, Council may proceed to adopt the Bylaw unless 10% of the electors of the Township of Langley sign elector response forms and submit the originally signed forms to the Deputy Township Clerk by the deadline of 4:30pm, Monday, July 23, 2012. If 10% of the electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding.

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Backyard Composter and Rain Barrel Truckload Sales Event Township residents are encouraged to compost and save water this spring and summer. Purchase a backyard composter and/or a rain barrel during our truckload sales event, or have one delivered to your home.

Backyard composters are $25. Receive a free kitchen catcher with purchase. Rain barrels are $35 and downspout connection kits are $15. With a purchase you can enter to win a free water-saving kit.

These special rates are available for Township residents only. Payment can be made by cash or cheque and proof of residency is required.

The Truckload Sale will be held in: Willowbrook Date: Saturday, June 23 Time: 12 - 2pm Place: Costco Address: 20499 - 64 Avenue Home delivery is available.

Composters and rain barrels can also be purchased at the Civic Facility and Operations Centre.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 enginfo@tol.ca

public notice Soil Deposit Application SO# 000831 The following application will be submitted to Township Council for consideration.

public notice Soil Deposit Application SO# 000832 The following application will be submitted to Township Council for consideration.

ADDRESS: Lot 11; 8600 block & 260 Street

7700 - 240 ST.

AGENT: Peak Excavating Ltd. ZONING: RU-3 ADDRESSES:

AGENT: ZONING: PURPOSE: VOLUME:

1319 - 224 Street 22028 - 16 Ave 21852 - 16 Ave George Robson RU-3 Agricultural land improvements 158,990 m3

Residents who wish to comment on this application are to submit written correspondence to the Engineering Division by e-mail to enginfo@tol.ca or by mail to the address at the top of this page.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

PURPOSE: Removal - Peat extraction for mushroom farm use; Deposit - Reclamation of property VOLUME: Removal – 100,566m3; Deposit – 74,387m3 Residents who wish to comment on this application are to submit written correspondence to the Engineering Division by e-mail to enginfo@tol.ca or by mail to the address at the top of this page.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

ADDRESS: AGENT: ZONING: PURPOSE: VOLUME:

7700 - 240 Street Pacific Earthworks RU-3 Reclaim Gravel Pit / establish a Blueberry Farm 20,475 m3

Residents who wish to comment on this application are to submit written correspondence to the Engineering Division by e-mail to enginfo@tol.ca or by mail to the address at the top of this page.

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After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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JJune 2012

NEWS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Another Great Year for Otter Co-op!

OVER 5.3 MILLION IN CASH AND EQUITY TO BE ALLOCATED TO MEMBERS OUR NEWLY FORMED BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012/2013

The 90th Annual Meeting of the Otter Farm and Home Co-operative was held eld d on Thursday, May 31 at D.W. Poppy Secondary. There were 165 members and 38 guests in attendance.

Some highlights of the evening included Scholarship presentations to six local students, election of Directors and Financial Reports for the past fiscal year. A huge thank you to Otter Lamb & Swine for serving the refreshments after the meeting.

We would like to welcome new directors Susan Dodd and Larry Jantzen to their first three year term and Frank Hauzer as he was re-elected to his second three year term.

Congratulations to you all!

Pictured here left to right, George Peles, Dick Mayer, Brittany Bergevin, John Watt, Larry Jantzen, Susan Dodd, Frank Hauzer, Dorothy Anderson & Frank Braun.

We would also like to thank Don DeVoretz, Patrick Freeman, David Gubbins, Grace Muller, Terry Sheldon and Gerrie Wise for putting their names forward to run for the Otter Co-op Board of Directors. It is wonderful to see such strong support of the Co-op.

We are very proud to welcome hundreds of new members each month. For a onetime fee of $10 you can be a life time member of Otter Co-op and share in the cash and equity repayments. This year our members only had to spend $270 at a rate of 5% for the fiscal year to receive a cheque. Memberships can be purchased at all of our locations spanning from Ladner to Abbotsford. It only takes a moment to purchase a membership and you too can start sharing in the benefits!

OUR NEWLY ELECTED DIRECTORS

90Years

Frank Hauzer

OFF SSERVING O ERVING T THE HE C COMMUNITY OMMUNITY

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PAUL MARSHALL is the Mature Student Scholarship winner pictured with President Frank Hauzer.

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NEWS

Celebrating 90 Years in our Communities President’s Message: As we begin a new year in 2012, Otter Co-op is proud to be celebrating 90 years of success in the Lower Mainland.

And what a great year to be celebrating this milestone, as the United Nations has proclaimed 2012 to be the International Year of Co-operatives. Our members can be proud of the rich history of Otter Co-op Our continued success is indeed a co-operative team celebration. It can be credited to you, our loyal members purchasing goods and services; both past and present. As Frank Hauzer President well, the success is part of a great effort on our staff’s part, in providing that great, friendly service that members have come to expect and enjoy. And also credit to the management and board of past and present, in setting goals and directions for the Co-ops’ success for years to come.

A couple of highlights that I am especially proud of when talking about Otter, is the fact that all profits generated by the Co-op stay right here in our communities, as opposed to going off to some head office in Toronto or outside the country.

Whether it be profits allocated to members in equity and cash back, or to the new and upgraded facilities we are able to invest in throughout the Lower Mainland, or to the literally hundreds of groups and organizations that Otter provides scholarships, support, and sponsorship of. Did you know that for many years Otter Co-op has donated well in excess of $130,000 a year to the many different community groups that we serve? This is so exciting to be a part of such a successful and community oriented company.

Other positives for me include the fact that Otter Co-op is such a diverse company, with business opportunities in feed, food, hardware, petroleum, pharmacy, and car washes. We also have a leased facility with Tim Hortons. It is this diversification that positions us well for the future, and helps in “not keeping all our eggs in one basket” in this challenging economic time. There is no doubt that Otter Co-op has a bright future, and I am honored to be your president during this anniversary year.

Yours Co-operatively on behalf of the Board of Directors,

serving our

General Manager’s Message

COMMUNITY KID’S CLUB EASTER PARTY Good Friday April 6 saw approximately 500 Otter Co-op Kids’ Club Members and their families attend the annual Easter party. There was cupcake decorating, face painting, several game stations, balloon artists, popcorn, petting zoo and the addition of a second Bouncey Castle. Even the Easter Bunny and Cooper got to try out the new Bouncey Castle pictured here. At the Jelly Bean Guess table you could enter your guess in the box in front of the prize you wanted to win and pictured here are the three winners. Keelie and Nathan won Easter baskets with a $25 Co-op gift card and Austin won a Canucks hat. If you are not yet a Kids’ Club member and have not reached your 12th birthday please come in and sign up or you can register on line at www.ottercoop.com Each time you visit the retail centre you can get a cookie from the bakery and a prize from the Kids’ Club box at the cashiers. You can also register the day of an event. Don’t miss out join today!

lots of fun!

Pictured from Left elie, to Right Keelie, d Austin Nathan and

WINNERS S

Frank Hauzer OTTER CO-OP PRESIDENT

90Years

OTTER TROTTER RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM The 2012 Relay for life was an experience I won’t soon forget. My daughter Hailey & I participated in this event for the first time and can speak for the both of us when I say this event has changed the way we look at this horrible disease. Neither of us really knew what to expect but were up for the challenge to stay up all night and raise money for such a good cause. Our team ( The Otter Trotters) consisted of Maureen Minot (Team Captain), Marilyn Gryseels, Beppie Henry, Terry Koffman, Tim Gagner, Merna Richter and her other half Gord, my daughter Hailey and myself. To date we have raised $4,170.00 and would like to send a BIG thank you to the Otter Co-op for their generous donation to our team $2500.00 which got our fundraising efforts in motion.

Our gracious Emcee for the evening was Bev Dornan who did an outstanding job informing us of the evening’s events. The opening ceremony was inspiring as the survivors gathered around the stage and preceded onto the track for the survivors lap. The Fire guard escorted the survivors around the oval as the yellow T Shirts followed in suit. As they rounded our tent we clapped and cheered them on

as if they were celebrities and in my mind they all were. I fought back the tears as I thought of how many will not win their battles and won’t be joining us for the future relays.

At 10pm the Bagpiper (also a survivor) led the way playing “Amazing Grace” as the rest of us joined in on the lap to celebrate the survivors and reflect on our fallen loved ones. I remember counting my blessings the entire length of that lap and for the rest of that evening.

The lighting of the luminaries on the track and in the grand stand was an awesome sight. The overhead lights were turned off for a few minutes so we could all clearly see the words “HOPE” and “CURE” spelled out.

Walking the track with my teammates on and off all night didn’t seem like such a hard job when I thought about the people battling for their lives every day. As the night went on a few of us grabbed a quick cat nap, caught a second wind and continued on to our night’s journey.

The weather held out and provided a dry event which I was also very thankful for. I heard past stories from our seasoned teammates about cold, rainy past relays and was glad to have my first experience a dry one.

It has been a long time since I watched the sun come up and welcomed it’s warmth into my cold, stiff bones. The sound of the birds singing at 4am was a wonderful way to start the dawn of a new day which I started by praying a cure for Cancer would come sooner than later so my family and friends would be able to enjoy these sights & sounds until their true time to leave this earth arrives.

Kelly Reid Front row( L to R) Maureen Minot, Marilyn Gryseels, Beppie Henry, Kelly Reid & Hailey Reid.

Back row( L to R) Merna Richter and her friend Gord, Tim Gagner & Terry Koffman.

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Pictured here Board President Frank Hauzer presenting Student Representative Tanner Graham with a farewell gift on the completion of his one year term.

Otter Co-op’s Operations

With Sincere Thanks!

On behalf of everyone at Otter Co-op we would like to thank Gerrie Wise (7 years service) and Patrick Freeman (1 year service) as they complete their terms on the Otter Co-op Board. Both very dedicated members of the Otter Co-op Board each bringing their own qualities to compliment the board.

Gerrie completed all the FCL Courses offered and achieved the Level Two Directors Certificate. During her seven years Gerrie served as Member Relations Chair, on the Finance Committee and as the Board Secretary. Gerrie has also commuted from Mayne Island where she and her husband moved upon retiring Gerrie Wise - 7 years service Patrick Freeman - 1 year service four years ago. Even though Patrick was only with the District 4 Regional Director for FCL. Thank you both the Otter Board for one year he came with a strong for all your commitment to Otter Co-op and we wish background in FCL training as he had completed all you all the best! levels of FCL board management programs, was a past President of Pitt Meadows Consumers Co-op as well as

ladies’night 2012 The Annual Otter Co-op Ladies Night kicked off on the evening of Saturday April 14th. This annual event saw about 130 ladies enjoy an evening of fun and fashion.

The evening included a fashion show featuring ladies, men’s and kids fashions on models that were staff and their families, as well as customers. The models were aided by the trusty help of the Langley Township Fire Department.

The ladies enjoyed appetizers, desserts, beverages, many door prizes, and a 50/50 draw put on the Langley Township Fire Department to raise funds for their charity.

The customers that bought a ticket to the event also enjoyed a grab bag full of goodies and a 20% discount on fashions and hardware. It was shop till you drop.

The funds raised by the entry ticket sales were split between the Relay for Life team of the Otter Trotters and the Otter Community fund that helps out needy families.

For those of you that did not get a chance to attend this fun event, keep an eye open for the Fall/Winter Ladies night that will happen in early November.

Another fantastic fiscal year at Otter Co-op has come and gone, and with it the Annual General Meeting. At our meeting, members heard of the financial results for the 2011 fiscal year ending March 3rd that included the following: Strong community support from our members in the communities in which we serve, grew this organization to sales of a fantastic $154,916,678, this is an increase Jack Nicholson of 21.5% over the previous year. Bottom line savings General Manager grew to $8,189,619; or 5.3% of sales, which is also a significant increase over the previous years’ 3.7% of sales. Over $5.3 million of the savings to be allocated back to you, our retail members. Some division results include our food sales in the Retail Centre remaining flat throughout 2011. Our Pharmacy division experienced a nice increase in sales of 7.9% over the previous year. General Merchandise, which includes our hardware and family fashions, realized a decrease of 6.3% in sales due to the economy, poor weather, and cross border shopping. In Feed, we ended the year with an increase of 21.4%, and bulk petroleum sales increased an incredible 65.1%. Our Pitt Meadows location had a 7.5% increase in sales over the previous year; and our gas bar division continued to play a significant role in our sales growth with an increase of 15.1% over 2010. A couple of highlights of the past year over and above the fantastic results achieved throughout our organization, include the opening of a new Produce Market and Convenience Store in Abbotsford, that is projected to have sales this coming year of $1.5 million. Otter Co-op also opened a stand-alone pharmacy in Abbotsford last fall that is projected to add additional sales of a half a million dollars this coming year. These two locations created new job opportunities for approximately a dozen people.

We continued with our plan to re-develop and rebuild our 248th gas bar and cardlock location, and hope to have that project underway by the end of this year. Development plans are underway for a new gas bar and convenience store on Highway 11, between Abbotsford and Mission. And most recently, Otter has purchased 5.36 acres of industrial land in Chilliwack, for the construction of a 6 pump, 6 lane gas bar and convenience store; an 8 pump, 7 lane cardlock facility; a bulk plant with 20 – 148,000 litre storage tanks, an oil warehouse and office building, including space for a tenant. This project is expected to create additional sales for Otter Co-op in excess of $30 million per year.

In order to effectively compete in today’s rapidly changing marketplace, we must continue to plan for the future. Every year the requirements and expectations of our membership increases. We need to determine what is essential and then set priorities for the prosperity of Otter Co-op. The reality is about continuing on a track record of fiscal responsibility balanced with sound marketing objectives, to ensure that we have continuous development and growth of our employees and the Co-op. Our organization is rooted in history, is relevant and revered today, and ready for tomorrow. So there you have it in a quick overview; where we’ve been last year, and some of the exciting plans for the future. Here’s looking forward to another record year at Otter Co-op!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

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Celebrating 90 Years in our Communities President’s Message: As we begin a new year in 2012, Otter Co-op is proud to be celebrating 90 years of success in the Lower Mainland.

And what a great year to be celebrating this milestone, as the United Nations has proclaimed 2012 to be the International Year of Co-operatives. Our members can be proud of the rich history of Otter Co-op Our continued success is indeed a co-operative team celebration. It can be credited to you, our loyal members purchasing goods and services; both past and present. As Frank Hauzer President well, the success is part of a great effort on our staff’s part, in providing that great, friendly service that members have come to expect and enjoy. And also credit to the management and board of past and present, in setting goals and directions for the Co-ops’ success for years to come.

A couple of highlights that I am especially proud of when talking about Otter, is the fact that all profits generated by the Co-op stay right here in our communities, as opposed to going off to some head office in Toronto or outside the country.

Whether it be profits allocated to members in equity and cash back, or to the new and upgraded facilities we are able to invest in throughout the Lower Mainland, or to the literally hundreds of groups and organizations that Otter provides scholarships, support, and sponsorship of. Did you know that for many years Otter Co-op has donated well in excess of $130,000 a year to the many different community groups that we serve? This is so exciting to be a part of such a successful and community oriented company.

Other positives for me include the fact that Otter Co-op is such a diverse company, with business opportunities in feed, food, hardware, petroleum, pharmacy, and car washes. We also have a leased facility with Tim Hortons. It is this diversification that positions us well for the future, and helps in “not keeping all our eggs in one basket” in this challenging economic time. There is no doubt that Otter Co-op has a bright future, and I am honored to be your president during this anniversary year.

Yours Co-operatively on behalf of the Board of Directors,

serving our

General Manager’s Message

COMMUNITY KID’S CLUB EASTER PARTY Good Friday April 6 saw approximately 500 Otter Co-op Kids’ Club Members and their families attend the annual Easter party. There was cupcake decorating, face painting, several game stations, balloon artists, popcorn, petting zoo and the addition of a second Bouncey Castle. Even the Easter Bunny and Cooper got to try out the new Bouncey Castle pictured here. At the Jelly Bean Guess table you could enter your guess in the box in front of the prize you wanted to win and pictured here are the three winners. Keelie and Nathan won Easter baskets with a $25 Co-op gift card and Austin won a Canucks hat. If you are not yet a Kids’ Club member and have not reached your 12th birthday please come in and sign up or you can register on line at www.ottercoop.com Each time you visit the retail centre you can get a cookie from the bakery and a prize from the Kids’ Club box at the cashiers. You can also register the day of an event. Don’t miss out join today!

lots of fun!

Pictured from Left elie, to Right Keelie, d Austin Nathan and

WINNERS S

Frank Hauzer OTTER CO-OP PRESIDENT

90Years

OTTER TROTTER RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM The 2012 Relay for life was an experience I won’t soon forget. My daughter Hailey & I participated in this event for the first time and can speak for the both of us when I say this event has changed the way we look at this horrible disease. Neither of us really knew what to expect but were up for the challenge to stay up all night and raise money for such a good cause. Our team ( The Otter Trotters) consisted of Maureen Minot (Team Captain), Marilyn Gryseels, Beppie Henry, Terry Koffman, Tim Gagner, Merna Richter and her other half Gord, my daughter Hailey and myself. To date we have raised $4,170.00 and would like to send a BIG thank you to the Otter Co-op for their generous donation to our team $2500.00 which got our fundraising efforts in motion.

Our gracious Emcee for the evening was Bev Dornan who did an outstanding job informing us of the evening’s events. The opening ceremony was inspiring as the survivors gathered around the stage and preceded onto the track for the survivors lap. The Fire guard escorted the survivors around the oval as the yellow T Shirts followed in suit. As they rounded our tent we clapped and cheered them on

as if they were celebrities and in my mind they all were. I fought back the tears as I thought of how many will not win their battles and won’t be joining us for the future relays.

At 10pm the Bagpiper (also a survivor) led the way playing “Amazing Grace” as the rest of us joined in on the lap to celebrate the survivors and reflect on our fallen loved ones. I remember counting my blessings the entire length of that lap and for the rest of that evening.

The lighting of the luminaries on the track and in the grand stand was an awesome sight. The overhead lights were turned off for a few minutes so we could all clearly see the words “HOPE” and “CURE” spelled out.

Walking the track with my teammates on and off all night didn’t seem like such a hard job when I thought about the people battling for their lives every day. As the night went on a few of us grabbed a quick cat nap, caught a second wind and continued on to our night’s journey.

The weather held out and provided a dry event which I was also very thankful for. I heard past stories from our seasoned teammates about cold, rainy past relays and was glad to have my first experience a dry one.

It has been a long time since I watched the sun come up and welcomed it’s warmth into my cold, stiff bones. The sound of the birds singing at 4am was a wonderful way to start the dawn of a new day which I started by praying a cure for Cancer would come sooner than later so my family and friends would be able to enjoy these sights & sounds until their true time to leave this earth arrives.

Kelly Reid Front row( L to R) Maureen Minot, Marilyn Gryseels, Beppie Henry, Kelly Reid & Hailey Reid.

Back row( L to R) Merna Richter and her friend Gord, Tim Gagner & Terry Koffman.

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Pictured here Board President Frank Hauzer presenting Student Representative Tanner Graham with a farewell gift on the completion of his one year term.

Otter Co-op’s Operations

With Sincere Thanks!

On behalf of everyone at Otter Co-op we would like to thank Gerrie Wise (7 years service) and Patrick Freeman (1 year service) as they complete their terms on the Otter Co-op Board. Both very dedicated members of the Otter Co-op Board each bringing their own qualities to compliment the board.

Gerrie completed all the FCL Courses offered and achieved the Level Two Directors Certificate. During her seven years Gerrie served as Member Relations Chair, on the Finance Committee and as the Board Secretary. Gerrie has also commuted from Mayne Island where she and her husband moved upon retiring Gerrie Wise - 7 years service Patrick Freeman - 1 year service four years ago. Even though Patrick was only with the District 4 Regional Director for FCL. Thank you both the Otter Board for one year he came with a strong for all your commitment to Otter Co-op and we wish background in FCL training as he had completed all you all the best! levels of FCL board management programs, was a past President of Pitt Meadows Consumers Co-op as well as

ladies’night 2012 The Annual Otter Co-op Ladies Night kicked off on the evening of Saturday April 14th. This annual event saw about 130 ladies enjoy an evening of fun and fashion.

The evening included a fashion show featuring ladies, men’s and kids fashions on models that were staff and their families, as well as customers. The models were aided by the trusty help of the Langley Township Fire Department.

The ladies enjoyed appetizers, desserts, beverages, many door prizes, and a 50/50 draw put on the Langley Township Fire Department to raise funds for their charity.

The customers that bought a ticket to the event also enjoyed a grab bag full of goodies and a 20% discount on fashions and hardware. It was shop till you drop.

The funds raised by the entry ticket sales were split between the Relay for Life team of the Otter Trotters and the Otter Community fund that helps out needy families.

For those of you that did not get a chance to attend this fun event, keep an eye open for the Fall/Winter Ladies night that will happen in early November.

Another fantastic fiscal year at Otter Co-op has come and gone, and with it the Annual General Meeting. At our meeting, members heard of the financial results for the 2011 fiscal year ending March 3rd that included the following: Strong community support from our members in the communities in which we serve, grew this organization to sales of a fantastic $154,916,678, this is an increase Jack Nicholson of 21.5% over the previous year. Bottom line savings General Manager grew to $8,189,619; or 5.3% of sales, which is also a significant increase over the previous years’ 3.7% of sales. Over $5.3 million of the savings to be allocated back to you, our retail members. Some division results include our food sales in the Retail Centre remaining flat throughout 2011. Our Pharmacy division experienced a nice increase in sales of 7.9% over the previous year. General Merchandise, which includes our hardware and family fashions, realized a decrease of 6.3% in sales due to the economy, poor weather, and cross border shopping. In Feed, we ended the year with an increase of 21.4%, and bulk petroleum sales increased an incredible 65.1%. Our Pitt Meadows location had a 7.5% increase in sales over the previous year; and our gas bar division continued to play a significant role in our sales growth with an increase of 15.1% over 2010. A couple of highlights of the past year over and above the fantastic results achieved throughout our organization, include the opening of a new Produce Market and Convenience Store in Abbotsford, that is projected to have sales this coming year of $1.5 million. Otter Co-op also opened a stand-alone pharmacy in Abbotsford last fall that is projected to add additional sales of a half a million dollars this coming year. These two locations created new job opportunities for approximately a dozen people.

We continued with our plan to re-develop and rebuild our 248th gas bar and cardlock location, and hope to have that project underway by the end of this year. Development plans are underway for a new gas bar and convenience store on Highway 11, between Abbotsford and Mission. And most recently, Otter has purchased 5.36 acres of industrial land in Chilliwack, for the construction of a 6 pump, 6 lane gas bar and convenience store; an 8 pump, 7 lane cardlock facility; a bulk plant with 20 – 148,000 litre storage tanks, an oil warehouse and office building, including space for a tenant. This project is expected to create additional sales for Otter Co-op in excess of $30 million per year.

In order to effectively compete in today’s rapidly changing marketplace, we must continue to plan for the future. Every year the requirements and expectations of our membership increases. We need to determine what is essential and then set priorities for the prosperity of Otter Co-op. The reality is about continuing on a track record of fiscal responsibility balanced with sound marketing objectives, to ensure that we have continuous development and growth of our employees and the Co-op. Our organization is rooted in history, is relevant and revered today, and ready for tomorrow. So there you have it in a quick overview; where we’ve been last year, and some of the exciting plans for the future. Here’s looking forward to another record year at Otter Co-op!

Jack Nicholson GENERAL MANAGER

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NEWS At the Pharmacy...

After seeing the core values of the Co-op, I have realized what an honour this has truly been. The Co-op’s success is wholly attributed to its care

Otter Co-op Pharmacy has a complete selection of specialty home health care products and services to meet your specific needs for health recovery and maintenance., new also Circulation Booster for a special price $269.99.

Also new Purica line of natural herbal supplement.

for customers. In a world of major corporations, it is tough to compete. On my first ever business trip to the fall conference I learned of the collective network of co-operatives that exist and work together to survive. It was a large scale version of any co-operative, everyone Tanner Graham 2011-2012 Junior Director

We

for your health needs

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worked together for the best interest of this community of Co-ops, just as the member’s of Otter are in the best interest of their community.

It is what sets Otter Co-op apart that will keep it strong, loyalty to the community and the resulting community loyalty. Now on its 90th anniversary, the Otter Co-op is in a time of

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• FULL TIME PHARMACIST • FULL TIME FEED TRUCK DRIVER • PART TIME PRODUCE CLERK AND • FULL/PART TIME PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Pharmacy applicants please reply to: Hisham Metwally Pharmacy Manager All other applications to Barb Ruscheinski H.R. Manager Otter Co-op, Box 4200, 3600 248 St. Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2V1 Or pharmacymgr@otter-coop.com hrmgr@otter-coop.com

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Parking Lot Sale • June 14-16

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast • Saturday, June 16, 8am - 11am Board of Directors BBQ • Saturday, June 16, 11:30am - 2pm Hardware & Family Fashions 2 Day Scratch Sale • Saturday & Sunday June 30 & July 1

It’s amazing to think that just a year ago I

opportunity and expansion and a very exciting

was sitting amongst the crowd of the annual

time to be on the board and a member. I

meeting, anxiously waiting to be welcomed

cannot wait to see what the Co-op will have

onto the board, unknowing of just how much

grown to in 5, 10, 20 years. I have no idea what

I would learn. The knowledge that now fills

it will have grown to, though I know it will be

my head is immense. Whether it is about

thriving larger than it has ever been.

Co-operative values, formal business structure,

The Co-op has provides many opportunities

spreadsheets of numbers in which I am still a

to young people, whether it be in the

little uneasy, or simply good business practice,

abundance of scholarships given each year,

the amount of knowledge cannot be defined

or the invaluably experience which I have

by the single year that it was crammed into my

been granted. I cannot put into words how

head.

worthwhile it has been. I cannot imagine there

The way in which I was welcomed to the

being anything comparable to this experience

board with open arms is very symbolic of the

and all that it has provided me. Many doors

experience the Co-op has provided me. The

have been opened for me and I now know a

board was accommodating without treating me

little more about what lies beyond each one.

as a child and resulted in an environment that

It saddens me that there are no more that will

opened up my eyes to knowledge that will last

be able to receive this opportunity, although I

a lifetime. I remember my first meeting when

understand that it is in the best interest of the

we were looking over financial spreadsheets,

board that it is done away with.

playing “where’s Waldo” with each number

I am now more excited than ever to venture

being mentioned. This environment forced me

further into life, having developed an interest

to learn quickly and eventually the numbers

in business that will inevitably bring me back to

began making sense. The formalities of the

this unique world and the excitement it holds.

meetings were completely alien to me, but the

I must thank the Directors and the Co-op as

efficiency of such a democratic system is clearly

a whole for everything they have provided so

evident and will provide a clear understanding

graciously. Who knows? Maybe one day I’ll be

as I step out of school into the real world.

back on the board.

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Did you know you can bypass the switchboard and dial direct to the following departments?

Administration 604 856 2517 | Petroleum: 604 607 6912 | Feed: 604 607 6901 Hardware: 604 607 6909 | Bakery: 604 607 6920 | Café/Deli: 604 607 6921 Produce: 604 607 6919 | Meat: 604 607 6918 | Grocery: 604 607 6936 | Pharmacy: 604 607 6934

You’ll find us here: RETAIL CENTRE 3600 248 St Aldergrove (604) 856 2517 Hours: Sun-Sat 8am-8pm Most Statutory Holidays 9am-6pm Administration Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Closed Sunday Post Office Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm Closed Sunday Pharmacy Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm

FEED STORE PETROLEUM 3548 248 St Aldergrove, BC Feed Store Phone: (604) 607 6901 Petroleum Phone: (604) 607 6912 Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm Sunday 9am-5pm Closed Stat Holidays

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Fathers are wonderful…

Fathers are wonderful people too little understood, And we do not sing their praises as often as we should...

But he’s too busy every day in the gruelling race of life, He leaves the sentimental stuff to his partner and his wife...

For, somehow, Father seems to be the man who pays the bills, While Mother binds up little hurts and nurses all our ills...

But Fathers are just wonderful in a million different ways, And they merit loving compliments and accolades of praise,

And Father struggles daily to live up to “his image” As protector and provider and “hero of the scrimmage”...

For the only reason Dad aspires to fortune and success Is to make the family proud of him and to bring them happiness...

And perhaps that is the reason we sometimes get the notion That Fathers are not subject to the thing we call emotion,

And like Our Heavenly Father, he’s a guardian and a guide, Someone that we can count on to be always on our side.

But if you look inside Dad’s heart, where no one else can see, You’ll find he’s sentimental and as “soft” as he can be...

Helen Steiner Rice

Some Fresh Ideas for Dad Father’s Day celebrates the scores of fathers who get up early every morning andhead to work to provide for their families. It also honors the men who devote their free time to coach baseball practices, lead scouting troops, run behind a bicycle while a child is learning to ride, and so many other fatherly tasks.

Every year kids (and their moms) fret over what to purchase for the special man of the house. Maybe Dad has a hobby or interest that makes gifting easy. Too often, however, figuring out a Father’s Day present can be a

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challenge.

Here are some fresh ideas: Enroll Dad in one of those series subscriptions that sends him a new item to try every month. From fruit to books, there are many opportunities to find something he’ll enjoy. Plus, this shows Dad he’s special more than one day during the year.

If the “way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” a gift basket filled with his favorite treats will be a winner. Look for specialty items that he enjoys but seldom buys.

Buy tickets to attend a game when Dad’s favorite sports team will be playing nearby. Wrap the tickets with some team memorabilia, like a new hat or T-shirt.

Tending to and watching fish can be a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Purchase Dad a new fish tank and accessories and make a date to go together to pick out fish to fill it.

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Think about the chores that Dad does but may not enjoy. Arrange for an easier way to get those chores done. For the father who doesn’t relish mowing and tending to the lawn, reserve a lawn-care service for a month or two to ease Dad’s workload.

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Milsean marks 20 years

By KURT LANGMANN

“It is much easier to become a father than to be one.” ~ Kent Nerburn, Letters to My Son: Reflections on Becoming a Man, 1994

“You will find that if you really try to be a father, your child will meet you halfway.” ~ Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com

“Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!!” ~ Philip Whitmore Sr

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Maureen and Rob Robinson are celebrating 20 years of their Milsean business this weekend, a business which continues to grow and thrive.

It all started as a homebased business at the family’s Emerald Acres horse ranch in south Aldergrove, and took a huge leap forward ten years later when the Robinsons purchased the former Aldergrove Fire Hall and transformed it into a confectionary and teahouse.

Over those years Maureen’s original Demerara Butter Crunch — dark buttery toffee poured onto fresh sliced almonds and coated with creamy white chocolate — has and continues to be the foundation of the business. This exquisite treat is sold across the country, at 1,200 stores as well as at fairs and trade shows.

The business expanded when they opened Milsean at the old fire hall in 2002, as they now had 5,600 square feet for their factory as well as a retail space for sweets and a tea shop.

The location has become a tourist attraction and is also highly popular among Aldergrove residents, as a comfortable place to shop and relax with a beverage and light meals or treats. The expansion in 2006, with construction of a glass conservatory, has provided more seating, with the old world fireplace adding to the ambience and warmth.

Milsean’s wholesome menu has grown to include handmade soups, in-house spelt bread with attention to allergy-sensitive needs, with gluten-free and vegan offerings. Maureen also proudly notes that the ingredients of

KURT LANGMANN PHOTO

Rob and Maureen Robinson are celebrating Milsean’s 20th anniversary this weekend at their 272 Street teahouse and shop. every food item are posted for customers to read.

Their gourmet food section offers items with natural ingredients and superb flavour. New this year is their take-home freezer section, filled with Milsean’s ready-tobake scones, handmade soups and handmade gelato, among many other delights. They also have dry mixes and other packaged and prepared items such as coffees and teas and pancake mixes.

Their gift shop is also growing, with handmade items imported from Thailand, Peru and Morocco to choose from.

“We have no rules, as an independent business if we like something we buy it and offer it to our customers,” says Maureen.

Rob and Maureen are also proud to have created many jobs, which have become careers for some employees, who are all treated as part of

the Milsean family.

“We treat everyone with respect, there is no pecking order here,” says Rob. “We currently have 20 employees, and are open seven days a week, and in the busy seasons we have up to 30 employees at one time.”

The Robinsons contribute to community charitable projects such as Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services, Langley Lodge and Langley Memorial Hospital. Rob and Maureen also volunteer as cooks and servers once a month at the Garden to Table community dinner at St. Dunstan’s Church in Aldergrove.

“We are proud of this great community of Aldergrove,” says Maureen. “We strive to develop a warm, inviting environment with amazing sweets, decadent dessrts, quality teas and drinks and wholesome fresh foods.”

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A large crew of Aldergrove Business Association volunteers planted pumpkin seeds at the John Jackman farm last week, hoping for a bumper crop for this year’s “Wall of Jack-o-lanterns” Halloween event.

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Hawley is Olympics bound!

By GARY AHUJA Black Press

On the phone with the owners of her horse, Hawley Bennett-Awad broke into tears.

She was on the phone with Terry and Linda Paine, shortly after being nominated for the Canadian eventing team for this summer’s Olympic Games in London.

Bennett-Awad has been chosen to ride for Canada aboard her horse Gin & Juice.

“I just started crying. There have been so many ups and downs along the way,” said Bennett-Awad, over the phone with Black Press on Monday.

She was on her way back to California after competing at the Bromont CCI*** eventing show at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park in Quebec.

Bennett-Awad placed fourth.

The competition also served as the selection trials for the Canadian eventing team.

Eventing is an equestrian sport which comprises dressage, crosscountry and show jumping.

“This has always been the goal and to finally be told that yes, you are going, it is a big relief,” she said.

Bennett-Awad, a 35-year-old from Langley, will be making her second appearance at the Olympics, having also represented Canada in Athens in 2004.

She helped Canada finish 12th in the team competition but did not place in the individual event.

“That was my first time, so I was super excited to go,” she said.

“The excitement of not being my first time is gone. I have a really good horse and am more experi-

enced. for the rest of the month and then “I want a top 10 finish (but) it leave for training camp in Virginia would be amazing to get up on the on July 1. podium.”

The Canadian team departs for While Bennett-Awad was chas- London on July 9. ing her dream this weekend in The Olympic Games run from Quebec, she did so with mixed feel- July 27 to August 12. ings.

Disappointed when she didn’t “For me, it was a very emotional qualify for the 2008 Games in weekend because I had to miss my Beijing, Bennett-Awad is thrilled brother’s wedding,” she said about for another crack at the Olympics. the nuptials of her older brother, The track will be hilly and long Mike Bennett and his fiancee for the cross-country.

Jessica.

“You need a horse that will be “It was really hard because I am fast and quick and that is exactly so close to him. what she (Gin & Juice) is.”

“He is my best friend and has Bennett-Awad is no stranger been my father figure for to international success, helping Canada the last 16 or 17 years, win silver at the World so it was really tough to Equestrian Games in not be there and be a 2010 and the another part of that.” silver medal at the Pan With that weighing American Games in on her mind, she said 2011. the weekend was one of The silver at the the toughest competiWorld Equestrian tions she had endured Games was Canada’s mentally. first medal at a major While the weekend may have been tough, Hawley Bennett-Awad world equestrian chamCALINA RICHIE PHOTO pionship since 1978 Bennett-Awad is glad it is over and the team has been nom- and qualified Canada for the 2012 Hawley Bennett-Awad has been chosen to represent Canada at this summer’s Olympic Games in London. Bennett-Awad placed fourth over the weekend at the CCI*** Bromont Olympics. inated.

She thanked her husband, Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, in Bromont, Que. She placed fourth at the The official team, featuring five riders plus an alternate, will be Gamal Awad, her mom, Gerry event.

Bennett, and the rest of her family named on July 5.

“Now the pressure is off and you and friends. “They are the people can relax and focus on your train- who have been through the good and the bad,” she said. ing,” she said.

“I know who they are.

“You know that you are going “You don’t get to this spot withand can work on your own fitness out good a good support team of as well as your horse’s.”

Bennett-Awad will continue owners, grooms, sponsors.

Aldergrove Star provincial championship competition.

“I am very, very lucky I have a working — she operates Hawley “We will be hosting 1,000 boys — Aldergrove Athletic Park and Bennett Eventing out of KingsWay good group of people around me that’s huge,” said Eade.

Aldergrove Soccer Club did such a good Farms in southern California — and am thankful for that.”

Aldergrove, as hosts, will have four job of hosting the B.C. Championships two years ago that the provincial soccer teams competing in the U13, U16, U17 association has asked Aldergrove to do it and U18 categories, while Chilliwack will contribute their two district chamagain this summer.

The B.C. Soccer Provincial Boys’ B pions, the U14 and U15 teams.

Eade notes that the Aldergrove U18 Cup will feature 48 teams from across team will be a tough one to beat, as about the province on the July 5-8 weekend.

Aldergrove Soccer president Bill half of the team is made up of boys who Eade says there will be six age groups, played for the highly-ranked D.W. Poppy with eight teams in each group, in the Secondary school team.

Soccer champions return to Aldergrove in July

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Jared Knowles of North Island Blizzard fails to pick off Aldergrove Dodgers’ Justin Arnold at first base in the bantam AAA baseball game, June 9 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.

Langley athletes captured seven medals at the 2012 Lafarge International Track Classic.

The meet was held June 6 at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium.

Leading the way was Robbie Gallaugher of the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club, who won gold in the long jump with a leap of 7.37m.

That was one of three medals won by Mustangs athletes as Eli Kastelein won gold in the 400m hurdles in a time of 57.53 and Ethan Wilkinson took bronze in the 400m in 50.43.

Jarid Vaughan of the Coquitlam Cheetahs won silver in the 100m race

in 10.84 seconds while Fiona Bensen, who competes for the Trinity Western Spartans, was second in the 1500m race in 4:31.02.

Vaughan is an R.E. Mountain graduate, who competed for four years with the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks and graduated with a degree in kinesiology in 2010.

Valley Royals’ Spencer Prince and Zach Choboter won silver and bronze, respectively, in the hammer throw and long jump. Prince’s throw went 53m while Choboter leaped 60.2m.

Prince is a Brookswood graduate, while Choboter, who is from Aldergrove, attends Abbotsford’s St. John Brebeuf.

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Canadian Football League Hall of Famer John Helton visited the Aldergrove Bantam A Red Sox on Saturday, June 9 to toss the first pitch in their match against Mission.

In his visit to Aldergrove Athletic Park, Helton also talked to the kids about the value of teamwork.

Helton was voted 12th out of the 50 greatest CFL players of all time. He played with the Calgary Stampeders from 1969 to 1978 – including during their Grey Cup win SUBMITTED PHOTO in 1971 – and with the The Aldergrove Blue Jays, in the mosquito division, placed silver at the Mission Ball Tourna- Winnipeg Blue Bombers ment this past weekend, losing in the final game to Chilliwack. They placed second overall from 1979 to 1982. out of eight teams and placed first amongst the three participating Aldergrove teams.

Helton played 219 games over 14 years and was an all star almost every season. He was Aldergrove Star upcoming Summer Games (see website: his team’s nominee for Equestrians will play a prominent www.bcgames.org).

Riders between the ages of 12 and role in this year’s B.C. Summer Games, which will be held in Surrey from July 19 18 will compete in vaulting, dressage, to 22. On June 7 Surrey Mayor Dianne para dressage, reining and jumper at the Watts officially recognized Horse Week Cloverdale fairgrounds, with all events 2012 and invited the public to attend being coordinated by Horse Council and volunteer for all the events at the B.C.

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Special Olympics Takes Law in Hand The 2012 Graduation Class at Aldergrove Community Secondary would like to thank several local businesses for their support and scholarships for this year!

The ACSS 2012 Graduation Class won 93 awards from businesses and Universities totaling

$296, 380.00 Well done ACSS graduates!

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Langley RCMP joined Langley’s Special Olympians in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and slo-pitch game at Douglas Park. Below, Special Olympian Chris Lawrie pitches and Katelyn bats in the game against Langley RCMP. Anyone who wishes to participate in nine sports or as a volunteer should go to the website: http://sobclangley.org

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Aldergrove Seniors Social Network

There was a good crowd at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre on June 5 to celebrate Seniors Week.

Our Seniors Social Network hosted our annual Spring Tea to honour our Aldergrove seniors.

Although it was a cold and rainy afternoon it was much different inside the hall. The colorful tablecloths and flowers on all the tables created a beautiful, warm spring atmosphere.

Our entertainer, Greg Hampson put on an hour program, playing and singing many of our favourite songs. Many joined in the singing and several couples enjoyed dancing to the great music.

We would like to acknowledge

and thank the following businesses for their generous donations: SaveOn Foods, Safeway, Extra Foods and Otter Co-op. Thanks also to All Seasons Nursery of Aldergrove and Gibbs Nursery of Langley for their donation of plants, which were given away as door prizes. Last but not least a big thanks to all our members for donating all the delicious sandwiches. Refreshments also include vegetables and dip, fruit platters along with cheese and crackers and pickles and of course our strawberry shortcake and ice cream. It was a great day enjoyed by all.

We are already planning for next year, so watch the paper for the date during Seniors Week. Plan to be there and bring a friend.

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We invite all seniors to come and join our Senior Network group.

We have a short meeting once a month with a speaker or presentation and a social time with tea and coffee and cookies. Membership is only $15 a year.

Our craft club meets on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Kinsmen Centre. We have been knitting square and making blankets, which we have donated to the Salvation Army, Ishtar Transition House and other groups, where they have been given to people in need. We sincerely thank all those who have donated yarn in the past. We always appreciate these donations to enable us to continue our project.

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Great granddaughters, Ayla, Julie, Myah and Emma. After years of owning his own trucking business, Jack then volunteered as a driver for the BC Cancer Society. Not only did he get numerous individuals

It’s with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Craig. He is survived by his loving wife Julie (nee Van Elswyk), parents Chuck and Cheryl Morris, sister Kristen Morris (Ryan Appleby) as well as nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Craig was a vibrant young man who made everyone smile. With heavy hearts we do not say good-bye, but until we meet again.

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safely to and from their treatment appointments, he befriended many, offered a compas-

sionate ear and gave his support in any way he could.

On any given day, you could find Jack at his favorite Tim Horton’s, enjoying his coffee while doing his crossword puzzle or swapping tales with the guys and gals of the “Timmy’s Club”. A devoted husband and father, he was a man who spoke his mind, called a spade a spade, had a dry sense of humour and the kind of neighbor and friend that would give the shirt off his back when needed. He touched the lives of many, many people. He will be greatly missed by all but never forgotten. We would like to welcome you to join us in a Celebration of Jack’s Life to be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Aldergrove Legion Hall, 26607 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove with a tea to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the BC Cancer Volunteer Driver Program in John’s Foster’s memory would be greatly appreciated by his family. Envelopes will be available at the service.

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William Robb Turnbull Born February 26, 1929, in Vancouver, BC, quietly left on his final journey, April 28, 2012, after a determined battle against cancer. He will always be in the hearts of his family.

The love of his life Bet, wife for 57 years, his five children who he loved so dearly. Three sons, Kim, Micheal, and Alan, (Adriana). Two daughters, Debbie (Tim), and Valerie (Marty). Grandchildren – Aaron (Mike), Danika (Levi), Meghan and Kaitlyn, Matthew and Austin, Micky, Kayla and Ty, Mackenzie and Travis. Great-Grandchildren – Lynden, Myley, Preston, and Mckinley, and Ryder. He was also very close to nephews Wally and Doug Green, and their families.

Bill spent 25 years working in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade. During his retirement he had many trips travelling in Canada and the U.S. and most recently a trip to Saudi Arabia. His main enjoyment was family, music and woodcarving.

A sincere thanks to Oncologist Dr. Stacey Miller, Ostomy Nurses, Maureen and Paula and caring nurses and staff at Laurel Place Hospice. We will miss your love, your wisdom, your caring ways, your thoughtfulness, and so dear to family and friends, your subtle humour.

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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

182

GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s.

Available for work. 604-532-1710 Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

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PETS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

456

FEED & HAY

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

MIXED SPECIES HOG FUEL 1” minus mixed berry mulch, Red Cedar coarse hog fuel Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

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

551

GARAGE SALES

551

GARAGE SALES

477

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

6 beautiful farm raised kittens, ready now, litter trained, in/outdoor. $75/ea. 604-701-1680

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

35+

ALDERGROVE,

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

June 16 & 17, 8am - 3pm 2619 - 256 St .

9th Semi-Annual

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

Hshld, tools & farm stuff.

Aldergrove Neighbourhood Garage Sale Event ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sponsored by

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ALDERGROVE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE 26917 - 24 A AVE JUNE 16 & 17, Sat. & Sun. 8am TO 4pm Household, Furn, Horse Tack, Toys, Camping Equip, 1967 RV Appls.

TOO MUCH TO LIST!

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ROLL-ON PAINTING. Specializing in repaint. No job too small. Houses, offices, condos. John 604-825-1239

338

PLUMBING

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341

PRESSURE WASHING

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32 Ave NORTH to 34A Ave 264 St EAST to 276th St

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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26641 Fraser Hwy [Next to Canadian Legion]

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

320

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

356

OF Home (604)501-9290

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 FLUFFY WHITE Maltese pups, 8 weeks old. Family raised. $750 firm.

Call 604-597-4760.

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

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

9:00am - 3:00pm

287

Black & Yellow lab puppies ready to go call to view $600 Vet checked, 1st shots dewormed. 778-885-9066 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. fem. $550 red & white. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360

Farm Sold, Everything goes!!

Garage Sales

604.587.5865

Improvements,

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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

PETS

372

SUNDECKS

FIBERGLASS SUNDECK & BOAT repair gel-coat and fiberglass.

Ricky cell 778-389-5935 or 604-583-4209 Email: ctvricky@hotmail.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED AUCTIONS - June 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles & tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24’ disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up.

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548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560

587

TOOLS

CARPENTRY and Woodworking Tools - Routers and bits, saws, shaper, hand tools, blades, clamps - lots more. Sat. June 16th 9am 2818 Gordon Ave, or Annendale Lane Crescent Beach, Surrey .

REAL ESTATE 374

TREE SERVICES 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

320

MOVING & STORAGE

Tree removal done RIGHT!

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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NEW LISTING!

Desireable end unit in 45+ complex. Twin Firs.

Great location, 3 bed /3bath shows extremley well!

Fenced yard with patio, low monthly fee. small pet ok. Walking distance to shops and transportation.

Call Anne Stromsten 604-308-7365

WHY RENT?

S O LD

End unit – 3 bdrm/2 bath townhouse. NNicest unit in complex. Family and Pet friendly.

Call Anne Stromsten 604-308-7365

LIVE THE DREAM. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

627

Dan Lang Remax Little Oak Realty Ltd.

604-504-7368 or 1-800-668-8661 or email at remaxrentals@live.ca

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

ALDERGROVE, 3bdr, 1.5 baths n/p, $1025. July1. Drive by 2697330 Ave. Then call 604-617-9373.

ALDERGROVE ready to move in 3 Bdrm, 2 large barns, on 10 acres, good for horses, close to town & schools. $2300/mo. 4080 256th St. For more info call 604-613-5742

750

SUITES, LOWER

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

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2 B/R new suite at 168/92A spacious, wood floor, granite tops, W/D, July 1st. Rent $900/month incl. hydro & heat call 778-8895890 or 604-497-1699 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bedroom. Private location. NS/NP. Available June 15th. Phone 604-850-1198.

ALDERGROVE. 2 bdrm bsmt suite.

Cov patio. W/D. N/P. Avail now.

Leave message at 604-832-0680 or 604-897-5944.

ALDERGROVE 2 bdrm bsmt suite, nr schools, shops.Ns/np, incl hydro, DD req’d. Avail now. 778-246-0915.

ALDERGROVE 32/267. 3Bdr gr/lvl nr amens, quiet family. Coin laundry avail, no dogs, avail immed. $980 incl heat/h.water. 604-644-8961.

BSMT with private entrance and own parking space electricity and hydro included in rent, includes laundry, 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom, close to elementary school, daycare, and park. No smoking. No pets. Please call 778-908-3495 or 604-626-6196

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All Makes, All Models.

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752

TOWNHOUSES

$1500 Langley 2Bd/2Bth/2Car grg. pool,hottub, rec room, gym, central location 604-614-1766 ALDERGROVE. 3 Bdr family oriented twnhouse, 3 baths, single garage, f/p, small pet ok, avail July 1st. $1200. Utils not incl. 604-807-5559

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2250 firm. 604-538-4883 2005 CHRYSLER Sebring, most options, auto, 4dr, 86kms. New tires & brakes. $5700obo. 604-596-1085 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $4,900. obo. 604-826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 BMW 325I 4 dr., loaded, sunroof, trip-tronic, garage kept. Sr. driven, only 80k. No accidents. $11,500 604-619-5501 2002 INFINITI I35, Luxury Edition. 4 door. Very clean. Mint cond. No accidents. 140,000 miles. Moving must sell. $8800/obo.604-541-0018 2005 & 1991 HONDA CIVIC Low Mileage. Call (604)723-3127

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

830

MOTORCYCLES

1989 6 CYLINDER, 1 owner touring motorcycle. Wineberry color. Always garaged when not in use. $7,200. Phone 604-852-9529

27272 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove Office Phone: 604-533-3231

604-308-7365 annestromsten.com

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

LISTINGS WANTED!

UTILITY TRAILERS

MARINE BOATS

NEED A LAWYER MONEY! Selling my 23’ Bitz Day Cruiser w/tandem axle trailer, 454 BB Chev Turbo 400, Coal V Drive w/22% overdrive, frest paint. Too much to list. $5,500.

604-820-1323

In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Aggressive Auto Towing 63 West Railway, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8B6. 604-854-5669 claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following vehicle: Kiely Michael James 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer black VIN# JA3AJ66F26U610319 Amount owning $1835.94

1997 Fleetwood 27’ Class A, selfcont’d, TV, b.i.generator, storage ++ Mint! $12,999. 604-853-5528 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $39,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

2004 Jayco Eagle 312FKS

www.dannyevans.ca

RENTALS MODULAR HOMES

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

859

2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700.

Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

734

TRUCKS & VANS

MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRIER/TRAILER, fits 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-6805.

912

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

Anne Stromsten

851

2003 FORD WINDSTAR, rebuilt auto trans. Runs exc. Green. $3000 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4x4, V8 automatic, ext cab, 2 doors + 2 half doors, $8500/obo. 778-834-7849.

2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

2007 DODGE RAM Laramie, loaded, diesel, 6.7, C-cab 4x4, w/extras.

150K. $34,000 obo 604-807-9774

2010 MAZDA, like new, 4 door White. 3,0000 kms. New tires & battery. $15,000. 604-541-1116.

HOMES WANTED

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

The Scrapper

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

ALDERGROVE 269th St. 2 bdrm detatched duplex, 5 appl, fenced yard, close to schools, pets considered, $950.

Front kichen, super slide, island queen, FULLY LOADED. Dealer #9968 Sale Price $14,980

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

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26647 - 30A AVE.

ROOM TO RUN

$354,000

Large 8,500 sq. ft yard with loads of room to build your shop. This 3 bedroom home , plus a den -- you gotta check out the hot tub. Have a look here, make your offer. Seller is motivated!

Call

Dan Flokstra

26635 30A AVENUE

604-857-1100

$389,900

AVAILABLE JULY 1ST, 2012

Very unique floor plan in this 1800 sq. ft. home situated on a 5700 sq. ft. lot. close to schools, with sideyard, RV parking – could be extra parking if you want to suite it. Have a look – make your offer. Call Dan!

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Dan Flokstra

6141 - 264TH STREET

604-857-1100

$879,900

5 ACRES OK… OK…this is worth a second look – 1900 sq.ft. on main house plus 2 detached suites in a good location. You will not be disappointed, all very neat and clean, here. Very cool floor plan – an easy place to make home.

SOLD

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

25978 - 60 AVE.

$1,988,000

MEDITERRANEAN MANSION

You can hardly afford to build this good, but you can afford to buy it now! On 4.8 Acres, 2 road frontages. this home is one of a kind!

Amazing, over 7,000 ft of pure Country, this home is brand new and is a fortress. p.s come and check out the Egyptian limestone floors, the spectacular kitchen and 8’ high doors. No two of these around!

Call

Dan Flokstra

#106 5498 267TH ST

604-857-1100

$295,000

A VERY UNIQUE SITUATION!

NEW PRICE!

1000 sq ft of 2 bedroom living quarters above 1000 sq ft of warehouse in Gloucester Estates, zoned Industrial, its all legal nothing to worry about here. Take a look you will be impressed. Quick possession possible.

Call

Dan Flokstra

25926 FRASER HWY

604-857-1100

$2,995,000

Look to the future here with this unbeatable location with over 1000 ft of frontage on Fraser Hwy, 2 homes on property with sewer and water connected already . Looking to invest in a great location for the future then this is worth a second look for sure, currently still in the ALR.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

$549,900

27031 - FRASER HWY.

$1,590,000

359 - 240 ST

19.5 ACRES Currently rented - about 10,000 sq. ft. - buildable C-2 Zoned 1 Acre – and / or renovate the house to an office. Invest now and wait for redevelopment.

Possibilities here?

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

$539,900

26851-24 AVE

SPOTLESS!

Very open floor plan here with vaulted ceilings new flooring, new paint and all the “Green” upgrades done here, as in new High efficiency furnace with Air conditioning, tankless hotwater system, dual flow toilets etc. There is nothing to do here but move in! New appliances, R.V. parking, double garage and a large Gazebo in the back yard you gotta see this one, book your appointment now. Very bright home and very clean check it out today.

SOLD

Call

Dan Flokstra

2825 - 256TH STREET

604-857-1100

$1,995,000

37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property.

Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#101-5570-268 STREET

GLOUCESTER

$439,900

2 bedroom 2 bathroom residential unit over 2268 sq ft of industrial unit great location in Gloucester and available for immediate possession. Zoned industrial it’s a legal suite so nothing to worry about here.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Home plus large barn in great area. Property all cleared, make your offer!

Call

Dan Flokstra

2883 - 264TH AVE.

604-857-1100

$1,589,000

Out of ALR! 2,000 sq. ft home plus 48’x26’ shop on 2.27 acres. 2 road frontages, large graveled area, designated industrial. Take a look here – a safe investment.

I always invest in land for security in the future.

Call

Dan Flokstra

26960 25A AVE.

604-857-1100

$649,900

2 STOREYS & FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT Over 3600 sq. ft. of manicured “up-to-date”, “you-will-be-impressed” home. Superior finishing, hardwood, crown mouldings, granite countertops, coffered ceilings, custom everything - high ceilings open concept - 2 bedrooms have ensuites. No expense spared here. Step up and make your dreams a reality.

Call

Dan Flokstra

26258 - 60TH AVE.

604-857-1100

$1,150,000

Gorgeous 1628 sq. ft. rancher, has partially finished full basement, roughed-in plumbing for 3rd bathroom or in-law suite - with attached 2000 sq. ft. heated shop. Also has 1200 sq ft. modular home with its own 24 x 26 garage.

Call

Dan Flokstra

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100

604-857-1100

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