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Barwick to lead Canada team in London Games Aldergrove Star

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The weather may still be peculiar this year but it’s finally berry season. Corinne Schurmann and daughter Aliyah picked fresh strawberries at the Krause Berry Farm on the weekend.

River stable, but higher waters expected Black Press

Residents of Glen Valley have been allowed to return to their homes as Fraser River water levels have stabilized.

However, it could be a short stay. Late Sunday night, city officials rescinded the flood evacuation order to all but two residents in the area.

The evacuation alert remains.

“We should have a few days of relative calm before the next pulse is expected,” said Abbotsford Deputy Fire Chief Mike Helmer.

He said residents in the area were “happy to go back” even if it may only be for a few days.

The two homes still under the evacuation order are located at the far east and far west of River Road

where the flood risk is still high.

The portion of River Road east of Bradner Road is open to local traffic only.

The rest of River Road is open to passenger vehicles only and is limited to one lane in some areas.

Engineering staff will continue to assess the safety of River Road.

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Lauren Barwick has been named to the paralympic team that will represent Canada at the 2012 Paralympic Games this summer in London, England.

Barwick, 34, of Aldergrove, was winner of gold and silver medals at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Hong Kong.

Barwick will be joined by two other Langley-based competitors Eleonore Elstone and Ashley Gowanlock, who also competed at the 2008 Paralympics. The fourth member of the team, Jody Schloss of Toronto, will be making her Paralympic debut in London.The 2012 Paralympic Games run August 29-September 9 in London.

The Canadian Para-Equestrian team riders have had remarkable success over the past 12 months, achieving podium performances at international events in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Belgium, Germany and the United States, which has put the team in fourth place in the world heading into the games, said Equine Canada in announcing the team selection.

“I feel very confident that our team is well prepared for the Games,” said National Team Coach Andrea Taylor, who will be accompanying Canada’s team for a second time to the Paralympics.

“This team, from the athletes, the support personnel, to the leadership group, works tremendously well together and has a solid history of international experience. We’re ready to go for it!”

Barwick, who rode Maile at the 2008 Games, will be lending Maile to Gowanlock for the 2012 Games. Barwick will also be sharing her mount Ferdonia 2 with Gowanlock, and Barwick will also be riding Off to Paris, owned by Equine Canada.

Elstone will be riding Zareno and Why Not G, and Schloss will be riding her own mount, Inspector Rebus.

Barwick started riding horses at the age of seven.

Lauren Barwick She moved quickly through the ranks of Pony Club and began to compete in both eventing and show jumping. Barwick was so entranced with the thrill of competition and accomplishment that she dreamed of becoming a professional stunt person specializing in horsemanship.

But Barwick’s life took a tragic turn in 2000, when a bale of hay from an unstable stack fell on top of her. The incident broke her back, and paralyzed her from the waist down. One year after the accident, Barwick shifted her dreams away from stunt riding, and quickly refocused on para-equestrian sport with the help of coach Sandra Verda.

Since delving into para-dressage, Barwick has actively pursued international competition with outstanding success. She earned great results at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, but most remarkable is her gold and silver medal performances at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Hong Kong.

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Flood waters from the Fraser River overran roads and farms in Glen Valley last week, prompting road closures and evacuation warnings. More water is expected this weekend.

Glen Valley braces for more flooding FROM FRONT: Rob Thomas is the owner of one of the homes still under the evacuation order.

On Monday, he returned to his home for a short time, to remove belongings and move some of his furniture and appliances to a higher floor.

He plans to have a motorhome towed from the area as soon as possible.

He told the Abbotsford News that he was staying at a hotel for

the time being.

The weekend flood watch was less severe than originally predicted.

The BC River Forecast Centre was calling for levels as high as 6.75 metres at the Mission Bridge gauge.

The Fraser River never passed the 6.4-metre mark. As of Monday morning, the river level was 6.22 metres.

“We can only go with the predictions we’re given,” said

Helmer regarding the evacuation process.

He said about 95 per cent of residents were in agreement that it’s better to be “safe than sorry” and leave the area.

“We’ll take the five per cent flack,” Helmer said.

While the forecast for the coming days is for stable levels, the Fraser is expected to rise again by the end of the week.

Helmer said the forecast is for levels to range from 6.7 metres to

7.3 metres, which will result in another evacuation of the area.

City engineering crews are monitoring the dikes every hour.

The City of Abbotsford has activated an emergency operations centre and will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates.

Detailed flood information is available on the city’s website at abbotsford.ca and through the Flood Information Phone Line at 604-864-5688.

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Rob Thomas stands in front of his sandbagged house on River Road in Matsqui. His home is one of two still under an evacuation order that was withdrawn on Sunday night for that area and Glen Valley.

Langley Township areas still on ‘evacuation alert’ Aldergrove Star

While the City of Abbotsford briefly issued an evacuation order last week for some Glen Valley residents, Township of Langley affected residents remain on evacuation alert.

The Fraser River water level continues to rise, however, an evacuation order has not been necessary. Residents in the Township still have road access in and out of the area.

A road closure is in effect at 264 Street between 84 and 88 Avenues, due to high water on the road. Fort Langley’s Marina Park area east of the parking lot and the boat launch are also closed.

An evacuation alert issued

by the Township of Langley for the unprotected areas of Glen Valley, Northwest Langley, Brae Island, and McMillan Island is still in place.

Farmers that wish to evacuate their livestock should contact Ministry of Agriculture.

“We are keeping a very watchful eye on the river and the weather,” said Township director of public works Roeland Zwaag. “So far it is holding steady, although people in areas unprotected by dykes have been told they may have to leave quickly, should that situation change.”

On Wednesday, June 20, 147 homes, farms, and businesses - including lumber industries, a winery, camp-

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Residences and vehicles have been submerged in Glen Valley. ground, and aviation-related business - were put on evacuation alert by the Township of Langley. Those who live and work in those areas were told

to find alternate accommodations and be ready to leave their homes, should the river overflow its banks.

The recent dry spell has

slowed the rising of the water.

However, forecasts indicate more intense rain for the weekend, and the evacuation alert remains in effect. Langley Township staff, emergency responders, and the Langley Emergency Program continue to monitor conditions and provide updates.

Engineering staff are patrolling eight kilometres of dykes, which protect the majority of Township land along the river.

Because the Fraser River is moving quickly and the water is rising and collecting debris, the public is asked to stay off the dykes and the river itself.

People should not cross barricades on roads or trails, even if flooding is not visible.

As well, they are asked not to approach emergency personnel or municipal staff to ask questions or seek information, as it inhibits them from doing their work.

“We need residents to be cautious and aware, and make smart choices during this potentially dangerous time - for their own safety,” said Zwaag.

For more information and flood watch updates, visit Langley Emergency Program website at langleyemergency. ca, or Township of Langley website at tol.ca, or Township of Langley Facebook and Twitter channels – go to tol.ca and click on the social media icons

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The Aldergrove Salvation Army Sal-Mart thrift store will be closing the end of July but the Salvation Army intends to open a new store in Aldergrove soon.

“This (closure) does not mean that the Salvation Army does not want a presence in Aldergrove,” said spokesman Major James Hagglund in a statement released Monday.

“The current operation has not proved to be financially viable, nor has it served the community as well as we would like. The Sal-Mart location as well as the Sal-Mart name will cease to be connected to the Salvation Army this summer.

“We are carefully moving towards a larger location and one which will serve the community better. We will be focusing on the retail component, with all profits going to assist the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope Ministries. This

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By NATASHA JONES Black Press

Angie Quaale, who operates Well Seasoned Gourmet Foods and is the driving force behind the highly-successful Barbecue on the Bypass each September, is the new president of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce.

She was formally sworn in last Tuesday night at the chamber’s 81st annual general meeting. She takes over from Denni Bonetti of Bonetti Meats.

Quaale is wellknown as the author of a regular Langley Times column, and also appears regularly on Global TV. She is also a founding board member of the Langley Community Farmers Market.

“I joined the chamber in 2004 as a brand-new entrepreneur,” she said. “I was a little nervous at first, but I quickly learned the power of being part of a business organization. At the recent B.C. Chamber annual general meeting, I really appreciated the power of the chamber network, and the work it does to effect change for the business community and the economy.”

She paid tribute to outgoing president Bonetti and presented her with a framed photo of a storm moving through Langley, one that was taken

by Bonetti’s son Lorenzo.

There was no election of directors at

this year’s annual general meeting, with all new board members being elected by acclamation.

The first vice-president is Jeremy East of BDO Canada. Second vicepresident is Brian Dougherty of Horizon Landscape Contractors.

Community directors are Viviane Barber of Facet Advisors for North Langley; Michelle Chandra of Sutton West Coast Realty for Aldergrove; Danielle Nielsen of Aldergrove Credit Union for South Langley and Scott Johnston of Campbell, Burton and McMullan for Langley City.

Directors at large for the coming year are Sharon Newberry of Rheanew Business Solutions; Mary Reeves of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Scott Waddle of Precision Auto Service; Anne Lavack of Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Kris Mohammed of Buy Rite Business Furnishings and Tammy Rea of TD Canada Trust.

The new board will take part in a retreat to come up with an action plan for the coming year, and planning is already well underway for the annual Business Excellence Awards, which are presented in October at a gala at the Summit Theatre at Cascades Casino.

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focus will allow us to provide a type, size, and colour. Each item superior service into the Aldergrove will be individually priced and be area while still supporting the social on our racks for a maximum of work of the Salvation Army.” three weeks (the desired time is At this time there is no location two weeks) before they are replaced locked down, nor is there with fresh product. an opening date.

Items will be individu“It is hoped, however, ally priced. This means that these variables will every day there will be become realities in the a new shopping advennext few months,” said ture at the Salvation Hagglund.

Army Family Thrift “What we hope to Store.” provide to Aldergrove More details will is a medium size store, be published as they known as the Salvation become available.

Army Family Thrift Hagglund added, Store, which will pro“I would like to thank Major James Hagglund vide, clothing, furniture, everyone for the suphousewares and other quality items port they have given the Salvation for the community.

Army in the past, and as we close off “These will be displayed in a one journey and get ready to start well-lighted store with stock being another, I look forward to meeting added daily. many of you and sharing the vision “Clothing will be displayed by of the Salvation Army.”

After a wet June, it’s hard to believe that anything would burn in the outdoors.

But when someone threw fireworks at a 200-foot long hedge on Wednesday, the trees caught fire. A 40-foot stretch of 18-foot high trees were destroyed, said Pat Walker of the Township’s fire department.

The incident occurred at a townhouse complex at 27411 - 28 Ave.,

Aldergrove.

Luckily the flames did not reach any of the buildings.

“We are pretty fortunate that we got it under control as fast as we did. We were quite concerned that it could have gone to the residences,” he added.

Later the same day, workers who were welding and cutting as they dismantled a building at 8956 - 264 St., in Glen Valley, accidentally set fire to the structure.

“We had it contained within a half hour,” Walker said, adding that the buildings were being taken down to make way for the construction of an off-load chip facility.

Walker said that the fires should serve to demonstrate that, despite the rain, things dry up fast.

He added that apart from these two fires, Township crews have been kept busy with minor brush fires and a number of medical emergencies.

Strong voice for seniors urged

By NATASHA JONES Black Press

When Bob Richter had hip replacement surgery at Langley Memorial Hospital, he was fortunate enough that his wife, Township Councillor Kim Richter, could drive him home.

Many other middle aged and older patients weren’t as lucky, she noticed.

“Transportation for seniors is a major concern for seniors in this community,” she remarked at the June 11 meeting.

Seniors admitted to hospital for surgery and who don’t have family or friends to drive them home cannot rely on public transport, she said.

A new committee for seniors would provide a strong voice and advocacy role, she said in proposing the formation of a Seniors Advisory Committee.

Council referred her suggestion to the September council priorities meeting where it will be discussed in context with a letter from Carla Robin, co-ordinator of the Langley Seniors Community Action Table.

In a letter to council, Robin said that while a number of “active and knowledgeable” committees exist in Langley “a very significant committee in the affairs of our municipality is missing.”

Observing that seniors represent a “large and significant portion of our population” and have much to

offer in experience and expertise, Robin said that Langley seniors have different needs and expectations.

“Seniors need a strong voice in the affairs of our community, particularly in the areas where they are most affected,” she said.

Robin urged council to take prompt action to form an official Seniors Advisory Committee which would act in concert with existing advisory committees.

She suggested that positions on the committee be filled by people who are knowledgeable in aspects of housing, transportation, access, and finances.

At least two members should be 65 or over, Robin added.

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Sheldon, who recently returned from Cuba where the birds of prey are used to keep smaller birds away from hotels, said that cannons are proving costly not only to the peace of residents, but to businesses. The cannons can also be devastating to horses, he said.

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Propane-fired cannons are among the arsenal of devices farmers can legally use to scare predator birds from their crops.

But even though rightto-farm legislation permits them, there is little in the law that governs the intensity of sound, nor how far it travels.

Kevin Mitchell made those points when he appeared before Township council on June 11.

Mitchell said that the proliferation of blueberry fields in the past 10 years has brought with it a marked increase in the use of propane cannons.

Decibel levels at neighbouring homes can exceed levels that are deemed safe by WorkSafe B.C., he said, adding that there is no mention of “allowable noise level.”

He asked council why the Township’s bylaw enforcement department refers complaints about propane cannons to the B.C. Blueberry Council.

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the cannons, and screechers which are used by mink farmers to keep rats at bay, “we are going to have a war (between residents and farmers).

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Propane ‘cannon’ solutions sought the issues which the Agricultural Advisory Committee will attempt to answer, after council turned the matter over to them for a report.

Mitchell submitted to council information describing the nature of complaints, including the fact that when people can actually see the cannons, or other sources of farm noise, the number of noise complaints increases.

These include the loudness, pitch or frequency of noise. The information, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, reveals that random noise, or noise that varies in volume or frequency, is more annoying than noise which is predictable or unchanging.

This is the second time council has heard complaints about noise associated with blueberry crops.

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The VTEA provides equine therapy for persons with disabilities and Sunday was a “fun day” for their clients.

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VICTORIA – You probably didn’t hear this on TV, the percentage of Canadians deemed “low income” went down slightly in 2010, according to the latest Statistics Canada analysis.

This news was delivered in the annual “Income of Canadians” report last week.

The share of people who fall below the federal Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) went from 9.5 per cent to 9.0.

The CBC couldn’t bring itself to admit any actual improvement, reporting on its website that the number of people with “low income” was about three million, “virtually unchanged from 2009.” Other media outlets followed the unwritten rule that nothing remotely positive must be presented as news, particularly if it reflects positively on a rightwing government. (Plus they had the Montreal body-parts case to update each day.)

This information likely won’t have any effect on the political discussion about “poverty” in B.C. The LICO survey will continue to be used as a measure of absolute poverty, despite the fact that it isn’t. It’s a relative measure that will always designate the same share of people at the low end of the scale.

BC Stats, the provincial equivalent of the federal agency, explained this problem in a special report last year.

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future Canada where every citizen earns no less than $100,000 (and assume there has not been rampant inflation in the meantime, such that buying power is not dissimilar to what exists today) and millionaires are common.

“In that kind of Canada, those at the low end of the income scale (that is, those earning ‘merely’ $100,000) would be considered poor if LICOs were used as a measure of poverty.”

Math aside, that’s the alleged “poverty line” routinely cited by the usual media authorities, like B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair.

Sinclair campaigned for years to get the B.C. government to raise the minimum wage from $8 to $10 an hour.

They did, in three increments, and on May 1 it increased to $10.25 an hour.

As soon as the series of three increases was announced last November, Sinclair called a news conference to announce it’s not enough.

To get to the LICO level, the minimum wage should be $11.50 an hour, Sinclair said.

Of course, if B.C. businesses ponied up for that, the goalposts would shift again and the same proportion of “poverty” would magically still exist.

The B.C. NDP government-in-waiting continues to demand an “action plan” on poverty, with annual goals.

All the progressive provinces

have one, which I guess is why poverty is all but eradicated in enlightened places like Manitoba.

There are signs of the reality behind this political smokescreen. Here’s one.

For what may be the first time in history, we now have a North American society where one of the most reliable indicators of poverty is obesity. This often gets explained away with a popular theory that poor people are somehow forced to eat fast food and drink pop because they can’t afford healthy food.

People who advance this theory presumably don’t do much grocery shopping.

There are plenty of processed, sugary, fat-laden choices at the supermarket too.

But there is also whole wheat bread, rice and fresh or frozen vegetables that are as cheap as anywhere in the world.

Given basic cooking skills and some effort, it’s easy to demonstrate which diet is cheaper as well as healthier.

Most immigrants know this.

Which diet you choose isn’t a function of money, but rather one of education and self-discipline.

There is genuine poverty in our society. One of the things that’s needed is a useful way to define it.

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

The corner of 252 Street and 84 Avenue holds one of Glen Valley’s best kept secrets — a pristine forest of large, 80 to 100-year-old conifer trees that some locals compare to old-growth regions in Stanley Park and Vancouver Island’s Cathedral Grove.

But residents fear that this gem may soon be gone.

The Township, which acquired the land in the 1930s, is now selling the 21-acre parcel — comprised of one five-acre and two eight-acre Agriculture Land Reserve plots — in order to raise funds to purchase the empty Aldergrove Elementary School building on Fraser Highway. The school will be turned into a recreation centre for the community.

While the Glen Valley residents say they have no intention of halting the purchase of the school and, in fact, support the proposal, they believe the money for the Aldergrove Elementary site should come from somewhere else.

“This is about preserving (the forest) for all present and future residents of all areas of Langley, a site that cannot be relocated or purchased elsewhere at any price in the future,” Glen Valley resident Stuart Bucholtz told council on Monday evening.

“This treasure belongs to all the people of all of Langley and we respectfully seek a stay of execution of this rare forest,” he said.

The decision to sell the land was made at an in-camera council meeting in September, 2011. Since then, a new mayor and three new councillors have been elected.

The parcels at 252 Street and 84 Avenue are three of eight pieces of land being sold to help pay for the Aldergrove site. The others are five-acre lots located outside the ALR at 257A Street and 84 Avenue.

If all eight parcels are sold at their appraised values, they will generate more money than is needed to purchase Aldergrove Elementary School, Mayor Jack Froese told Black Press.

No “for sale” signs have been installed at the any of the properties. Instead they were put up for sale on the BC Bid website in May, and the bids will be closed this Friday ( June 29) at 2 p.m.

However, this does not mean that the properties will necessarily be sold on June 29, Froese said.

“The process is not over just because the bidding closes; we still have to review it. There are several pieces of land for sale and council may decided to sell all of them, or part of them, or none of them,” Froese said.

“We are looking for ways to fund an Aldergrove community centre. It’s a priority this council has taken on. We look at everything, but we have to look at what is good for the Township.”

At the end of his presentation Bucholtz handed council a petition bearing the names of 225 area residents who are opposed to the land sale, which were collected less than a week before the council meeting. Bucholtz did not become aware of the sale until a week ago, and says that most of the petitioners were not aware, either.

They suggest that Township sell a different piece of land to raise the money for the Aldergrove building.

“People go to Vancouver Island and beyond to walk amongst intact forest. This site is within 20 minutes of anywhere in Langley,” Bucholtz’s son, Solon, read from a statement to council.

“This site should be the jewel in the crown of a trail network, not a parking lot trailhead to narrow walkways between private properties.

This is a regional destination treasure of a park site.

“Surely the approximate $2 million that may be realized from the sale of this site is a relatively small amount in the big picture and can be generated elsewhere.

“Possibly other Township lands that have no natural forest and are no longer used by the Township could be considered, or other funding methods,” he said.

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Zimbabwe bush doctor, Rotarians raising hospital cash, awareness Black Press

While B.C.’s medical system has its faults, imagine trying to get health care in rural Zimbabwe, where the death rate of mothers in pregnancy or delivery is 790 per 100,000 deliveries, compared to six per 100,000 in Canada per year.

Canadian Dr. Paul Thistle, who has lived and worked as a bush doctor for 16 years at the Salvation Army’s Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe, is coming to Langley June 27 to advocate for his patients and their growing needs there.

The Rotary Clubs of Aldergrove and Langley are hosting a reception for him at the Gateway of Hope. The public is welcome to come hear his stories and see pictures from one Aldergrove Rotarian’s recent trip to Zimbabwe and the Howard Hospital.

“Dr. Thistle has this incredible calm among the busyness of that hospital,” said Katy Loewen, an Aldergrove Rotarian who made her latest trip to Zimbabwe with her husband and two teenagers in March.

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Dr. Paul Thistle, Aldergrove Rotarian Katy Loewen and her son at the Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe. tion every day, but he maintains his cool and just plugs away at it.”

She said he only takes one week off a year to come home to Canada and visit his family.

Often Thistle is the only doctor to serve the more than 270,000 people who live in and around the area.

Some of the sick walk 14 miles to seek medical treatment and then have to wait hours for help.

“The hospital is in desperate need of staff.

They are desperate need of medical supplies,” said Loewen. “Even pharmaceuticals would be a huge help.”

That’s where Langley comes in, said Rotarian Brendan Martin who

has been working hard to fundraise to help the Howard Hospital and Dr. Thistle.

“I’m happy to report that we, the four Rotary Clubs of Aldergrove/ Langley, are now 55 per cent of the way towards reaching our goal of $105,000 for medical equipment for Salvation Army Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe,” said Martin, founder of International Health Langley, which is a fundraising arm of the Rotary Clubs that help hospitals in poor nations.

“The maternal mortality rate relating to pregnancy/childbirth is 100 times that of ours in Canada,” said Martin.

“This fact is enough to stop us in our tracks

at least for a little while, to think of mothers so unfairly visited by death while giving life to another.”

One of the purchases that money in Langley will buy is an X-ray machine that will help mothers through their pregnancies from detecting breeches to other problems.

Most women in Zimbabwe have around four children each, said Loewen. But many of those women are infected with HIV, which brings many complications to pregnancy and post-birth.

Prostitution is rampant there, said Loewen, with woman selling their bodies to feed their babies.

HIV and Tuberculosis are epidemic.

“The HIV rates among women is staggering which leads to the two million orphans that live in Zimbabwe,” she said.

When Loewen first visited Zimbabwe in 2009 to help in an orphanage, she brought many of her family, including her sister-in-law from Manitoba who is a registered nurse.

They held a mini-clinic to clean up wounds, help with skin infections, treat worms and even hand out Aspirin she had brought.

“Even for that clinic,

people walked miles to get to us and wait in line to seek help. Doing that gave them hope,” she said.

But for all the struggles, “there is this incredible sense of joy among people there,” she said.

She said Africa “gets into your blood” and her family has taken two trips, but those won’t be their last.

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The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, July 2 for Canada Day.

Important Reminder: Property Taxes Are Due July 3, 2012

Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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Langley Junior Thunder Lacrosse Thu Jun 28 8:00pm vs. Burnaby Lakers Thu July 5 8:00pm vs. Coquitlam Adanacs

Sat Jun 30 7:00pm vs. Victoria Shamrocks The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

public programs and events Become a Recycling Ambassador!

Paying by Mail: Ensure your payment is postmarked by Canada Post no later than July 3, 2012.

Legal Description: A 0.14 acre portion of Lot 236 Sec 35 Tp 7 NWD Plan 42935 Civic Address: A 0.14 acre portion of 20699 - 42 Avenue

Pre-Authorized Debit plan members: Check your Property Tax Statement for any balances owing and your new monthly debit amount beginning August 1.

A 10% penalty will be applied to any unpaid 2012 taxes after July 3, 2012.

Claim your Home Owner Grant On-Line: Property Owners who are eligible for the Home Owner Grant can claim their grant online at tol.ca/hog.

You require the folio number and access code from your Property Tax Statement.

Home Owner Grants must be claimed by August 31, 2012 in order to avoid penalty.

Paying in Person: Monday, 8am to 7pm Tuesday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Extended hours June 26 to June 29, July 3, 8am to 6pm Township Recreation Sites: Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre – 26770 - 29 Avenue Langley Centennial Museum – 9135 King Street W.C. Blair Recreation Centre – 22200 Fraser Highway Walnut Grove Community Centre – 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Willoughby Community Centre – 7888 – 200 Street Darlene Foxgord Manager, Revenue and Tax Collection 604.533.6005

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

No lawn sprinkling permitted Outdoor water uses limited Do you: Care about the environment?

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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

Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 24, 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to lease the following Township property to the Langley Riders Society:

You are responsible for the property taxes by the due date in order to avoid penalty charges.

Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue:

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Notice of Lease of Township Lands

New Owners:

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Thursday, July 19 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

The 2012 Property Tax Statements have been mailed.

If you have not received your statement, please call the Property Tax Office at 604.533.6005. All property owners are responsible for payment of property taxes whether or not a Property Tax Statement is received.

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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

42 AVE. Property Description: This lease is for an unused 0.14 acre portion of the land at 20699 - 42 Avenue. The Langley Riders Society has leased this land since 1980.

Tenant: Langley Riders Society Nature of Disposition: Five year Lease, commencing July 1, 2012 and containing three options to renew for a further five years each.

Rent: Five Dollars ($5) per annum plus fencing and maintenance of the lands.

Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management 604.533.6138

Notice of Lease of Township Lands Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 24, 26, and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to lease the following Township property to the Langley Heritage Society: Legal Description: Lot 1 DL 22 Gp 2 NWD Plan BCP22732 Civic Address: 6766 - 216 Street Property Description: This property contains a circa 1910 single family residence that has heritage significance to the community. The residence requires extensive restoration works which will be untaken by the Langley Heritage Society under the lease agreement.

Tenant: Langley Heritage Society Nature of Disposition: 20 year lease, commencing June 1, 2012 and containing three options to renew for a further five years each.

Rent: Five dollars ($5) per annum plus completion of all restoration works and ongoing maintenance.

Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management 604.533.6138

public notice Be Wildlife Aware on the Road The Township of Langley is home to a diversity of wildlife habitat. Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. Preservation of wildlife habitat is considered in planning all of Langley’s communities – let’s keep them safe!

Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits.

WARNING Langley has a large wildlife population

USE CAUTION ON ROADS

William Ulrich Community Development 604.533.6044

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2011-12 Aldergrove Secondary scholarship winners share $296,380

• ANDERSON, BRODY Subject Award x 2 Directing & Script; Writing 12 District Dogwood Retired Teacher’s Assoc • ANDERSON, JAMIE Aldergrove Credit Union ACSS Fund • ASLIN, TORIA Shewan Award ACSS Fund

Univ of Alberta • CHEN, VICKY Univ of Alberta Univ of Waterloo • COWLING, DELANY Subject Award: Global Ed 12 • CRESSWELL,CHRIS Margo Thomasson Award ACSS Fund • DELACHEROIS, EMILY GH MacDonald Aldergrove PAC • DESUYO, RACHEL Aldergrove Lions Old Age Pensioner’s • FENG, EVAN Subject Award: Marketing 12 • FRANKS, SHANNON Subject Award: Hair 12 • GAMBOA, MARIA Trinity Western Dean’s Sch Ladies Auxiliary Langley Odd Fellows’ Jervis Award • GAMMETER, ROCHELLE Subject Award: Sus Resources 12

Aldergrove Credit Union • GAO, EVELYN Subject Award x 4 Chem 12, Math12, Calc 12, Comm 12IS Univ of Alberta SAT Award • GARCIA, KENNETH Subject Award: Biology 12 • GERMAIN, BILLY Hill College Texas: Baseball • GILL, JAVDEEP Aldergrove Firehall • GRABBE, IAN Subject Award: Auto 12 District Dogwood Fraser Valley Vending • HANNAFORD, ALEX Subject Award: S& C 12 • HANNAH, JEFFREY Subject Award x 2 Math 12, Calc 12 Aldergrove Kinsmen Don Hanson Award Aldergrove PAC • HARDWICK, NICK Subject Award: PE 12 • HARNETT, DARIAN Shortreed Elementary • HAVARD, JUSTIN

Aldergrove Legion Betty Gilbert • HAYES, KAITLIN Ladies of the Royal Purple Aldergrove PAC • HE, LOGAN, Subject Award: PHYSICS 12 • JACK, TAYLOR Subject Award: Foods 12 • JANG, DAVID Univ of Alberta • JOHNSON, MATTHEW Subject Award: Auto Service Tech 12 • KERR, LOGAN Subject Award: Acting 12 • KERSHAW, TAYLOR Subject Award x 4 Photo 12, Concert B 12, Choir 12, Jazz B12 District Dogwood Aldergrove PAC • KHAN, SUMAIRA Langley Scholarship Fund Betty Gilbert PAC • KO, JUSTIN Betty Gilbert Award Joe Griff Award • LEFLOCK, DAKOTA

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public programs and events Well and Septic Tank Seminars How do you maintain private wells and septic systems, and what happens if you don’t?

The Ministry of Environment’s Dean Scovill, a Public Health Inspector for the Fraser Health Authority, will provide information on septic systems, groundwater, the maintenance and construction of private wells, and health-related topics.

public notices Temporary Road Closure: Surrounding McLeod Athletic Park A temporary road closure on 213A Street, 57A Avenue, 214A Street, and 58 Avenue will be in effect Saturday, June 30, 6:00am - 12:30am and on Sunday, July 1, 6:00am - 12:30am for the annual Langley Canada Day Celebrations.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006

These public awareness events are presented by the Water Wise program, a partnership between the Township of Langley and Langley Environmental Partners Society.

Lift Off to London Olympic Celebration

Traffic control will be on site to provide residents and event participants with a safe means of travel during the event.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006

Temporary Road Closure: King Street between Mavis Avenue and Mary Avenue

PacificSport Fraser Valley, in partnership with the Township of Langley and the Langley Events Centre, invites you to attend the Lift Off to London Community Celebration.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support of our local heroes who will represent Canada on the biggest world stage.

The Lift Off to London Community Celebration will be held: Date: Time: Place: Address:

Saturday, July 7 11am Willoughby Community Park 7888 - 200 Street Lisa Egan Special Events Coordinator 604.533.6148 legan@tol.ca

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A temporary road closure at the CN Rail Crossing on Church Street/ Marina Park in Fort Langley will be in effect from Monday, July 9 at 7am to Sunday, July 15, at 10pm.

The road closure will enable CN crews to repair the rail crossing.

MA Traffic control will VIS AV be on site to provide E. residents with a safe means of travel during the closure.

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ALLISON District Dogwood Aldergrove Rotary • TINGSKOV, JESSICA District Dogwood • TOTH, KIRSTEN Radcliffe Award Aldergrove Minor Hockey • TRAN, CLINTON Subject Award: Info Tec 12 Subject Award AVID 12 • TRUONG, LINDA Aldergrove Elks Graham Leask Award • VANBUEKENHOUT, JUSTIN Subject Award: StageCraft 12 • WAY, SAM Subject Award: S& C 12 • WIENS, AIDAN Aldergrove Lions Old Age Pensioner’s • WINDER, KURTIS Aldergrove Minor Hockey • YU, TAMMY Univ of Alberta UBC • ZHANG, ARTHUR Univ of Alberta

public notices

Private Well Seminar

Date: Time:

ACSS Fund • NISHI, ROYCE Subject Award: History 12 Univ of Alberta Aldergrove Kinsmen GH MacDonald Farleigh Dickenson University • QIU, JIMMY Subject Award: Ceramics 12 Univ of Alberta • QIU, KEN Univ of Alberta • QUIRING, CARY District Dogwood Langley Loafers • ALICIA RITCHIE ACSS SCHOLARSHIP FUND • SAWATSKY, REBECCA Subject Award: VA 12 District Dogwood • SCHMUNK, RHIANNA District Dogwood Louise Chesley Award Tyson DiGianni • SHAYLER, ASHLEY Coghlan Elementary • STOOCHNOFF,

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Subject Award x 2 Textiles 12, Comm12 • MA, THANH Aldergrove Rotary Aldergrove Elks • MA, TOMMY Subject Award x 3 Top Sc Student, Eng 12, FI 12 UFV Excellence NA Sherritt Award Langley Rotary • MARTENS, TIFFANY Parkside Elementary ACSS Fund • MASTIN, JOSH Subject Award: Carp 12 District Dogwood ACSS Fund • MIYAZAKI, WAKANA Univ of Alberta • MOORE, DUSTIN Subject Award: Auto 12 • MORGAN, TONI Subject Award: PE 12 • MWANDACHA, DALI Township of Langley ACSS Fund • NGUYEN, AARON P. Jackman Award

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A temporary road closure on King Street between Mary Avenue and Mavis Avenue in Fort Langley will be in effect Sunday, July 1, from 11am to 3pm.

The closure is required to allow the Langley Centennial Museum to hold its annual Canada Day special event.

Traffic control will be on site to provide residents and event participants with a safe means of travel during the event.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006

Temporary Road Closure: 86 Avenue Between 201 Street and 204 Street A temporary road closure on 86 Avenue between 201 Street and 204 Street will be in effect Monday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 11 to enable the installation of a storm main.

Traffic control will be onsite to provide residents with a safe means of travel.

CLOSURE AREA 86 AVE. 204 ST.

Following is the list of scholarship winners, graduating students from Aldergrove Community Secondary School, who won a total of $296,380 in funding for their higher education.

• AU, BRANDY Subject Award: Info Tech 12 Aldergrove Credit Union Wilway Lumber Denny Ross Award BC Technology Scholarship Fund • BANH, JENNIFER Subject Award x 2: BIM 12, Law 12 Township of Langley ACSS Fund • BROWN, DARRYL Subject Award: Fr 12 District Dogwood UFV Excellence Award Slo Pitch • BROWN, JUSTIN Subject Award: Metal 12 • CAO, KYLIE Univ of Alberta • CAYER, MARC Subject Award: Foods 12 Culinary Award • CHEEMA, PAVANDEEP Old Age Pensioner’s • CHEN, BONNIE Univ of Alberta • CHEN, VERA

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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 soon. Until then, please visit other Township of Langley spray parks located at: 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

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Recreation, Culture, and Parks

9135 King Street Sunday, July 1 11:00am - 3:00pm Join us for this free, fun family event featuring crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, old fashioned games, performances, and workshops. New this year is the One Can Arts Festival where local artists will sell their art pieces, and a photo booth for capturing your 2012 Canada Day memories.

10:00am Langley Centennial Museum opens. Explore the exhibit galleries. Visit the gift shop – sale on all day.

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Jewelry Making - Barbara Deacon 11:00am Red Stone Alley Band Watercolours 11:30am Mr. Bubbles - Debbie McKinnon Children’s Show 12:00pm Welcoming Ceremonies Print Making - Emilie Colbourne Glisha Dela Cruz singing National Anthem Welcoming remarks from Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese and Korean dignitaries Drumming Performance – Team Cheondoong Free Canada Day Cake served Sculpture - Melissa H. Clark 12:30pm 12:45pm Swell Guys Jewelry Making 1:00pm - Debbie McKinnon Print Making 1:30pm Mr. Bubbles - Emilie Colbourne Children’s Show Acrylic Ink - Debbie McKinnon 2:00pm Red Stone Alley Band Jewelry Making - Barbara Deacon 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:45pm

Event ends Explore the exhibit galleries and gift shop Langley Centennial Museum closes

Call the museum at 604.532.3536 for information. tol.ca ALDERGROVE KINSMEN COMMUNITY CENTRE 26770 - 29 Avenue 604.856.2899

LANGLEY CENTENNIAL MUSEUM 9135 King Street 604.532.3536

W.C. BLAIR RECREATION CENTRE 22200 Fraser Highway 604.533.6170

WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 8889 Walnut Grove Drive 604.882.0408

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WILLOWBROOK RECREATION CENTRE 20338 - 65 Avenue 604.532.3500

Recreation, Culture, and Parks General Inquiries: 604.533.6086

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Spotlight on Barwick at Paralympic Games FROM FRONT: Along with her horse Maile, Barwick’s success helped propel the sport of para-dressage into the spotlight.

A strong support team will accompany the riders and horses to London, including coaches, chef d’équipe, grooms, a physiotherapist and veterinarian, working to ensure that the world-class athletes are fully prepared to achieve greatness at the 2012 Games.

“Canada will once again field a strong equestrian team in what promises to be a memorable competition in iconic Greenwich Park,” said Gaétan Tardif, Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

“I very much look forward to watching our Canadian athletes in action.”

“I am very confident that we have a strong team, with some outstanding horses. We expect to be very competitive at the Games,” said Elizabeth Quigg, chef d’équipe for the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team.

“We have a very talented team of athletes, horses, coaches, and team personnel who have achieved great success over the

past year,” said Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of Para-Equestrian and Paralympic Team Manager at Equine Canada.

“The support of Own the Podium, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Sport Canada combined with the tremendous efforts of the athletes, has ranked the Canadian team fourth in the world heading into the Games, which will make for a very exciting experience in London.”

The selection process for the Canadian Paralympic riders was based on their performances at international events during the qualifying period running between January through to June 1, 2012.

At the Paralympic Games, individual medals are awarded to athletes in the individual and freestyle tests, as well as an overall team medal. Seventy-eight athletes will compete at the Paralympic Games during the 12 days of competition.

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Congratulations Aldergrove Community Secondary School

CLASS OF 2012 Nick Allinott

Edison An

Jamie Andersen

Brody Anderson

Toria Aslin

Brandy Au

Carina Bai

Emily Ball

Thanvir Bandesha

Jennifer Banh

Ashley Beanland

Brett Biggs

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Christine Brown

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Alexander Christian

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Eric Czernick

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Emily Delacherois

Scott Easton

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Adam Fromm

Tony Fuentes

Maria Gamboa

Rochelle Gammeter

Evelyn Gao

Kenneth Garcia

Billy Germaine

Jordan Gilding

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Congratulations Aldergrove Community Secondary School

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Feast your eyes and stomach on fresh strawberries Aldergrove Star

Get Growing!

Get out the canning jars, whip up the cream, and get ready to enjoy another crop of burstingwith-flavour local strawberries.

Lower Mainland consumers know that the arrival of Fraser Valley strawberries means summer’s here, and with it the chance to enjoy the wonderful flavour

and health benefits of local produce. Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and other essential vitamins, Fraser Valley strawberries are also flavour powerhouses. Ripened naturally in local fields, these berries are handpicked at the peak of perfection.

Shipped to local markets within a day, these berries burst with the

robust old-time flavour and justright natural sweetness that are hard to find in imported berries.

And local strawberries are wonderfully versatile. Of course, you’ll love them eaten fresh. But consumers also appreciate the many ways that Fraser Valley strawberries can be preserved so their summer-fresh flavour can

be enjoyed all year long in jams, jellies, or simply frozen.

Buying local strawberries means you’re getting the finest product available on the market, while supporting local producers and sustainable growing practices. Delicious B.C. strawberries – watch for them at a select grocer or “U-pick” producer near you.

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If you haven’t entered something into the Aldergrove Fair Agricultural Exhibit Hall in the past 99 years, now – as we celebrate our 100th anniversary – is the year to do so. Pick up a 2012 Prize Book that lists all the entries, categories, rules and regulations, and the entry forms at the Aldergrove Star, Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, and Aldergrove Library. The Prize Book and entry forms are conveniently also available at www.aldergrovefairdays.com Get cooking! See you July 20 - 22 at the one and only Aldergrove Fair “Country Carnival” celebrating “100 Years of Growth 1912-2012”.

Museum parties for Canada Day Aldergrove Star

On Canada Day, people across the country will be celebrating everything that makes our country great. Why not join them by marking the occasion in Fort Langley, a place filled with history, art, culture, entertainment, and information?

A free, fun, family event will be jointly hosted by the Langley Centennial Museum and the B.C. Agricultural and Farm Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, July 1. Located at 9135 King Street in Fort Langley, the museum will be hosting a variety of Canada Day events and activities, including crafts, face painting, food vendors, balloon artistry, and old fashioned games and races.

This year, the celebration will also feature the new One Can Arts Festival, where many local artists will be selling their art onsite.

Other additions to

this year’s event include a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and the Fowle Foto photo booth, which will be on hand so guests can take fun pictures to remember their 2012 Canada Day. As well, a number of performances and workshops will be offered. The main stage will feature the Red Stone Alley Band, Mr. Bubbles Children’s Show, and Swell Guys.

In the workshops, guests can learn about everything from sculpture, watercolours, and acrylic ink to how to create jewelry and make prints.

At noon, an opening ceremony will feature greetings from local dignitaries, Glisha Dela Cruz singing the national anthem, and a drumming performance by Team Cheondoong.

Free Canada Day cake will also be served to guests For a full schedule, visit langleymuseum.org

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The Git Heyatsh Dancers were a colourful spectacle at the Aboriginal Day event in Fort Langley June 23. The Canadawide event was celebrated in Fort Langley with performances, storytelling and cultural demonstrations, along with salmon and bannock served.

Get Involved in your Community Board of Director opportunities now available!

The Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to and actively involved in raising funds for Langley Memorial Hospital and the healthcare needs of the Langley communities. Established in 1985, the Foundation has raised more than $30 million for urgently needed equipment, programs and projects at Langley Memorial Hospital.

We are currently accepting applications for volunteer Board of Director positions for a 3 year term. Members of the Langley community with the following attributes are invited to submit their names for consideration:

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Qualified individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest and biography by July 27, 2012 to: Tania Vrionis, Executive Director tania.vrionis@fraserhealth.ca

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Jepsen wins 3 awards Aldergrove Star

Mission’s Carly Rae Jepsen took home three awards for her current hit Call Me Maybe at Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards, held in Toronto.

Jepsen earned accolades for video of the year, muchmusic.com’s most watched video, and the UR Fave video of the year.

Recently, the Heritage Park Secondary School graduate Tweeted, “Woke up feeling nostalgic! Sending love to David Fryer and Beverly Holmes for believing in me from the start!

Xo.” The 26-year-old singer rocketed to fame after signing with fellow Canadian Justin Bieber’s record label earlier this year.

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‘Biking for Bucks’ for Langley Hospital Foundation Jim Parussini and Diane LeBlond (right) of Aldergrove’s Save-on Foods were among employees pedalling for fours daily to help the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation raise $5.35 million for expansion of the maternity unit and clinic. The “Bike for Bucks” teams rode half hour shifts for four hours daily over three days.

At left, they delivered $900 to LMHF representatives Tania Vrionis and Christy MacLeod last week. Save-on Foods staff are Teanna Honig, Jim Parussini, Brian McIntyre and Laura Jamieson.

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Harrison Festival line-up includes Grammy nominees

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Summer is just around the corner, and that means the schedule for the Harrison Festival of the Arts has been announced.

This year’s festival lineup is an eclectic mix of sounds from around the globe. It will run from July 7 to 15, filling up the beachfront every day, and spilling out of the hall each night.

Evenings in the hall will start

off with blues singer Shakura S’Aida ( July 6), Markus James and the Wassonrai ( July 7) and four-time Grammy nominees Cedric Watson with Bijou Creole ( July 8).

The Literary Cafe is back, with readings by Alex Leslie and Kevin Chong on July 9. Music

by John Gilliat will be a part of that evening, as well.

On July 10, plays from the 2012 UFV Theatre Directors

Festival will be featured. Then it’s back to the music on July 11, when Sketch hits the stage with their new wave of Celtic-based dance floor sounds.

Other acts to play the hall through the festival are Sidi Toure, Mike Farris and the Cumberland Saints, Niamh Ni Charra Band and Wazimbo.

There will also be plenty of beachfront music, including MAZ, the Vancouver

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There is still time to get early bird tickets for the festival at a reduced price, including a savings of $15 for a full festival pass.

For more information on concerts, other events and prices, visit: www.harrisonfestival.com, or visit the Harrison Festival Society on Facebook.

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LIVE MUSIC

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.

Canada Day in Mount Lehman - start the day with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Mt. Lehman Community Hall, located at Mt. Lehman and Taylor roads, west Abbotsford. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. from the Mt. Lehman Credit Union, 5889 Mt. Lehman Road. Cake and festivities to follow at the Mt. Lehman Community Hall. If you would like to participate in the parade by driving your car, motorcycle, tractor, bicycle, float or walking or roller blading please meet at the credit union at 9 a.m.

Canada Day Country Fair - at the Aldergrove Legion, 26607 Fraser Highway, fun for the whole family in our fenced area, Sunday, July 1, noon to 4 p.m. Carnival games for children, children’s sack races, bouncy castle, Mr. Flowers balloon artist on site noon to 3, children’s magician Andrew on stage at 12:30, flag tattoos, flags. Food: Canada Day cake, popcorn, cotton candy, hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, salads. For adults inside: dancing 3-7 p.m. to Inner Wild. Come out and help us celebrate Canada’s birth-

day, have fun, win prizes, support our local charities, all welcome.

Rock Painting for Beginners Monday, July 16, 10:30 to 12 noon at City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Crescent. Turn an ordinary rock into a work of art at this fun program for ages 6 to 100. Learn how to paint a kooky pet rock or a beautiful flower. The ground’s the limit! We’ll provide rocks, but feel free to bring your own. Registration is required: call 604-514-2855.

Pajama Storytime - at Muriel Arnason Library, an evening program of stories, rhymes and songs for children age two and up and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a soft toy, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 -7:30 p.m. Free, but registration is required: call 604-532-3590.

Family Storytime - at Muriel Arnason Library, children ages two and up and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes, Tuesday, July 17, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Free, but registration is required: call 604-532-3590.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions - Do you or a family member live with a longterm health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease?

Jay Bains and Rhonda Carriere from the University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging will discuss selfmanagement tools for managing pain, fatigue, healthy eating, exercise, emotions, and working with your health care team, at Muriel Arnason Library, Wednesday, July

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Canada Day at Fort Langley National Historic Site - Sunday, July 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Watch the Citizenship ceremony at 10 a.m., then wish Canada a Happy 145th Birthday and eat cake at 12 p.m. Watch an historic weapons demonstration at 12:30 and 3:30 and then spend the day enjoying multicultural music, and family activities. Free admission.

For full schedule visit www.pc.gc. ca/fortlangley. Info: 604-513-4777 or email fort.langley@pc.gc.ca All about e-Readers for Seniors - Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Learn how to select and download free e-books from the library to your computer or ereader. Reserve a seat for this free program: 604-533-0339.

Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, June 29 at fundraiser from 4:30to 7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.

Comics and Manga - Thursday, July 5, 1-2:30 p.m. at City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres.

Learn to draw comics and manga.

Start by creating your own characters and go through the process of writing, drawing and inking the first page of your comic. Learn some of the techniques the professionals use. For ages 9 and up. Registration required: 604-514-2855.

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In fact, they share her addictions, and spend a lot of time enabling them.

Since the 15-year-old D.W. Poppy student discovered cutting, she has gone out of her way to lure other young people into a sport that is both affordable and a lot of fun.

Long before there were barbed wire fences, cowboys on the open range used horses to separate or ‘cut’ intermingled herds of cattle that belonged to neighbouring ranches. What began as a part of a cowboy’s job has grown into a popular sport enjoyed by both horses and riders.

“A lot of the thrill of cutting is working with horses that are so well trained.

“It takes a long time to train a cutting horse, but they love what they do,” said Haley.

Haley, who started riding on the family farm when she was two years old and came up through the Pony Club ranks, is a rising star in the sport.

This summer, she’s going to the Calgary Stampede to cut and will represent Canada in the American Quarter Horse Association World Cup in Germany in July.

She rides her two cutting horses every day after school, after her mom lopes them.

“My parents are my biggest supporters. They drive me everywhere.

It’s kind of cool, actually.”

Haley and her parents are members of the BC Ranch Cutting Horse Association (BCRCHA), a

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Haley Stradling, 15, cutting in Merritt recently. The D.W. Poppy student will represent Canada in the World Cup in Germany in July. grass roots organization that holds regular events in Langley and is known to be beginner friendly.

“There are more and more youth members in our club. There’s a great bond between us. Even if you don’t own a horse or are just learning there are lots of opportunities to ride. You can lease a horse, or just borrow one. There are lots of older Quarter horses that can do it all around to learn on,” said Haley.

Although Quarter horses dominate the sport, other breeds are represented. Even Appaloosas.

Langley nurse Carrie Murray decided to buy her first horse three years ago, after watching an allfemale drill team galloping in formation at the Cloverdale Rodeo.

She joined the BCRCHA at age 39, although she could barely ride and was the proud owner of a completely unbroken young horse she bought on Craigslist for $1,000.

“I told a friend of mine, who

competed in cutting, that I had bought a two-year old Appaloosa.

Her first words were ‘What? Are you crazy?’ But there was something about the horse that made my heart melt. That was three years ago. With a lot of hard work and help from the wonderful people in the cutting world, my Appaloosa and I placed first in the novice class at the BCRCHA show held in Aldergrove recently,” said Carrie.

Like Haley, she finds the sport easy on the wallet.

“I don’t own an expensive cutting saddle, and I ride with what tack I can afford. Entry fees for shows are kept at a reasonable level so anyone can enjoy the sport,” she added.

For more information on the BCRCHA, visit the club website at www.bcrcha.com.

Anne Patterson is a Langley writer and horse owner. Contact her at accidentalrider@yahoo.com

Gala raises thousands for schools

By Miranda Gathercole Black Press

Students in Langley struggling with basic math skills will now have the opportunity to get extra, thanks to efforts from the Langley School District Foundation.

A total of $51,000 was raised at the seventh annual Grand Prix Gala, held at Thunderbird Show Park on June 3, which will be used to purchase “Do the Math” kits for the school district.

Nearly 70 per cent of high school students who do not graduate from Grade 12 are prevented from graduating by poor math skills, said Susan Cairns, executive director of the Langley School District Foundation.

“A lot of times what happens is some kids miss the concepts early on, but it’s not really recognized,” she said. “They keep getting passed and going through the system until

about Grade 10. Then it becomes clear they can’t do math properly, they’ve missed it along the way.

That’s quite tragic, they can’t go on to university programs and a lot of times they don’t graduate at all.”

The kits are designed to teach these kids the basic math concepts to help students who have fallen behind catch up.

Last year, money raised at the annual event went to furnishing schools with the online Kurzweil software — a reading, writing and study skills program to help students with learning disabilities learn at the same gradelevel as their classmates.

This year’s grand prix event featured a worldclass horse jumping competition, wine tasting, gourmet food and a silent auction which raised $10,000.

“Even though it was a little chilly, the event went

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Chelsea McNeill clears a jump on her horse Phlush during the seventh annual Langley School District Foundation Grand Prix Gala at Thunderbird Equestrian Show Park on June 3. very well. People enjoyed it, the venue was fantastic and the horses, wine tast-

ing, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction,” Cairns said.

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Cruthers speaks up

Aldergrove Jays Soar to Championship

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Aldergrove’s Chris Cruthers has been selected as a member of the webcasting team of the 2012 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament.

He was providing play by play for the prestigious event’s webcast, which was be seen by thousands of viewers around the world. The tournament ran this past weekend, from June 21 to 23, at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The Canada Cup is the most elite wheelchair rugby tournament outside of the World Championships or Paralympics and feature all eight teams competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The last time an event of this scale was webcast it drew 23,000 unique viewers in 41 countries.

Cruthers worked with webcasters like Wilson Wong (formerly of the CBC), Tim Frick (wheelchair basketball coach and commentator) and Duncan Campbell (inventor of wheelchair rugby). Fans can see Chris in action (check out www.canadacupwcrugby.com) or online (http://sportscanada.tv/index.php/wheelchair/wheelchair-rugby/2012-canada-cup).

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Christian Meier finished third at the Tour de Beauce cycling event held in St. Georges, Que. The Langley rider was behind only race winner Rory Sutherland and runner-up Hugo Houle. Sutherland won the six-stage race, which covered 757 kilometres, in 19:07.19.

Houle finished 19 seconds back of Sutherland while Meier was 43 behind top spot.

The six-stage race, which covered 757 kilometres, wrapped up last Sunday in St. Georges, Que. Another Langley rider, Svein Tuft, had won the fourth stage last Friday, winning the 21-kilometre time trial in 27:09. He finished in fourth place overall, 1:06 behind Sutherland. Aldergrove’s Marsh Cooper was 15th overall and finished second in the final stage of the race on Sunday. His overall time was 19:10.40.

Both Langley riders competed this past week at the national road championships as they look to earn a spot representing Canada at the London Olympics this summer.

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Aldergrove Jays’ Philip Stahl puts an important tag on Aldergrove Sox Brock Wickens for the out in the peewee A baseball championship, Sunday at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The Jays took a 6-5 win in the hard-fought battle. In a testament to the baseball talent in Aldergrove the final championship game was between two Aldergrove teams. Below, the two teams joined forces for a post-game group photo.

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The final game of the spring season for Mosquito baseball was played on Saturday, June 23 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The top two teams played a hard-fought six inning game for the Aldergrove Minor Baseball Mosquito House League Championship.

It featured the All Stars taking on the Red Sox. The game was a thrill ride for both the players and fans.

The two teams were tied after one inning, 3-3. In the next two innings the All Stars managed only three runs while the Red Sox capitalized on their bats by scoring seven runs. The Red Sox defence kept the All Stars at bay with outstanding defensive plays from Dylan Neilson, Mitchell Charbonneau and Tyson Tombe.

The game ended with the final HARRY HUNT PHOTO score of Red Sox 12 and the All Stars 8.

Aldergrove Angels’ pitcher Nick Davies lets it rip in bantam Congratulations go out to all the players, SUBMITTED PHOTO A baseball against Chilliwack Blue Jays, last week at Alder- parents and coaches on a very exciting and The Aldergrove Red Sox are mosquito baseball champions. Back row from left are Coach Dan, Tyson, grove Athletic Park. The Angels doubled the score 4-2 over successful season here with Aldergrove Dylan, Evan, Coach Al, Alex, front row are Wesley, Keenan, Evan, Lucas, Ben, Mitchell and Branden the Jays for the win. (missing is Madelyn).

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Reaching back to move forward…

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Aldergrove Dodgers’ Dom Davis slides safe to second in bantam AA baseball versus Tsawwassen last week at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Aldergrove won with the 5-2 final score.

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The 18th edition of Clash@The Cascades saw some last minute changes, however, the 300 fans enjoyed a night of boxing with a high number of stoppages.

The main event was a Light Heavyweight tilt between Chad Gerow of Revolution Langley and Darren Featherstone, fighting out of Bisla Martial Arts.

At stake was a City title. The first round started slowly but as the round progressed Gerow started to find an overhand right. This punch hurt Featherstone, however, he pressed the fight into the second. The Gerow right was not to be denied and the fight went into the books as a second round TKO win for Gerow.

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Julian Kim of Port Kells fought a light heavyweight fight with Kory Grim, an independent, in a very exciting bout at 175 lbs.

Grim won the first but tired badly and lost a split decision to Kim, who is on a winning streak.

Kim was the only Port Kells Boxer to win at Clash 18; Russ Lavery of Port Kells fought Francis Codillo of Contenders.

The lightweight fight started in a competitive way but Lavery could not solve the southpaw style of Codillo and Codillo won an unanimous decision.

Jamie Chadwick of Port Kells had a very tough night with human buzz saw Jarek Brown of Action Boxing, who did not stop. Chadwick had his moments but Brown would not be denied and stopped Chadwick in the third.

Nineteen year old

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Aldergrove’s Andrea Seager (at left) takes charge in division 2 women’s sccer versus Langley, JUne 19 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The two teams battled to a 4-4 tie that day.

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11-year-old Josh Lauriente and 12-year-old Anthony Patrignan, both of Port Kells, boxed to a draw in their first bout.

Scott Woodward of Four Corners boxed for the first time, taking on Mark Magano, 17, of Action Boxing. The first round was very competitive and entertaining. The second round started the same until the halfway mark when Woodward tired and Magano just kept on going. Referee Matt Lee wisely stopped the fight in the second round.

In a draw bout 11 year old Josh Lauriente and 12 year old Anthony Patrignan, both of Port Kells, boxed in their first bout.

Jillian Sask of Port Kells and Kate Robinson Action participated in a very competitive public spar.

Next up is Friday the 13th, the tag name of Clash 19, which will take place on Friday, July 13. The main event is expected to be for a B.C. Heavyweight Championship. Big Nate Nowalk of POWD will

take on Adam Quiredo of N. Burnaby Boxing Club.

Querido recently won a unanimous decision over City Heavyweight Champion Ritchie Evanochko in a non-title fight. Former Canadian Champion Gord Racette has a prospect in 18-yearold heavyweight Russell Leske, who will make his debut when he faces Dustin Turkey of Blue Corner.

ANDREATTA TO RETURN TO RING Brookswood grad Matt Andreatta got good news on two fronts last week.

He found out he had been accepted to UBC and will start in the fall and has worked things out so he can continue his promising boxing career. He also got the go ahead from his doctor that he can fight again after fracturing an ankle during his last fight in March. Andreatta is set to fight Garnet Samuels of Contenders on the Friday the 13th show.

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Good Times for Little ‘uns at Little Britches Rodeo

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At left, Taylor Wharry of Aldergrove competed in open barrel racing at the pre-Little Britches Rodeo night, Friday, despite less than ideal weather and thick mud. At right, Courtney Pearson of Langley competed in pole bending at the Little Britches Rodeo on the weekend. Pearson won first place in the event at the Canadian College Nationals this spring. This year the rodeo teamed up with Langley Riders Association for an expanded program, bringing contestants from Kamloops, Vernon, Merritt and Prince George.

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Above, Lincoln Hall of Aldergrove comes barreling out of the chute in the mutton bustin’ event at the Little Britches Rodeo on the weekend.

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QUALITY Control Inspector needed, familiar with machining, welding and assembly processes in a heavy equipment, manufacturing environment. Responsibilities to include incoming and in-process product inspections and participation in troubleshooting teams.

Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit: www.cwsindustries.com RECEIVER needed to visually inspect and post stock receipts against open PO’s in an ERP system. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate stock receiving records, part quality and proper identification of incoming materials in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit: www.cwsindustries.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH Chinese Massage

Deep Tissue, Relaxation Massage

778-278-2298 20521 Douglas Crescent

MIND BODY SPIRIT

173

CALLIDALE SPA Specialists in • Acupressure • Reflexology

778-708-7733

#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley

173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

281

GARDENING

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

356

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

FREE ESTIMATES Serving Langley since 1986 Lawn Mowing - Yard Cleanups Power Racking - Hedges Pruning - Rubbish Removal New Lawns - Top Soil & Bark Mulch. Fully Insured

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Call (604)889-6552

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

260

ELECTRICAL

#22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All work guaranteed.

High Outlet Electric. 604-220-8347 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

320

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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

372

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TREE SERVICES

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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

PETS 456

LAWN CARE & YARD CLEAN-UP Shrub, Hedge Trim, Tree Pruning/ Planting, Moss/Weed Ctrl, Fertilizer.

Flowerbed, Weeding. Rubbish Removal. Odd Jobs. Quality work, great prices. Same day service. Free Est. Dave 604-825-0066

FEED & HAY

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

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477 Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

SUNDECKS

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

GARDENING

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

EVERY Sunday 7am

Tree removal done RIGHT!

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

Available for work. 604-532-1710

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26892 Fraser Hwy. Sat. & Sun. - 9am to 5pm Huge Selection of Goods.

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

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 SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born May 11/12 Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed. $750. 604-855-6176

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PLUMBING

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

WHIPPET PUPPIES, born May 10, reg’d, housebroken, $750. Please call: (403)210-0884, (403)999-9041 (Calgary)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

Now Open!!

Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow yellow signs

(6030 248 Street) OPEN Mon. Sat. 8am - 7pm Sun. 8am - 6pm 604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351

#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Licensed. Insured. Clogged Drains.

No job too small. 778-888-9184.

341

PRESSURE WASHING

ACE PRESSURE WASHING *House Ext *Gutters *Driveways, *Trucks *Equip. Res./Comm. Free est. WCB Ins.Ph Bob 778-846-2212

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured.

Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Saturday, September 8, 2012 IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN LANGLEY, BC CANADA

Pre-register at: www.langleycruise-in.com The Langley Good Times Cruise-In Society is a registered Non Profit Organization, supporting your local charities.

LIFE time metal roof, 3.5/sf, patio cover, sunroom, replace double glass windows. Andy 604-715-7525

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

FURNITURE

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

810

AUTO FINANCING

STEEL BUILDING - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS for Sale. Need some extra storage or workspace?

Alpine Steel Buildings is an Authorized Metallic Builder. Kelowna company with 1300+ sold. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com 1.800.565.9800

627

HOMES WANTED

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

Searching for your dream home or selling it?

This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COM listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

RV SITES AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

641

TOWNHOUSES

TOWNHOME $239,999.

PARKSIDE VILLAGE, 1300 sqft. townhome in great family complex. 3 bed, 2 bath with new laminate flooring throughout main floor, brand new slider to huge decked and fenced back yard with large storage shed. Sam Otter Sutton Group – West Coast 604-533-3939.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ALDERGROVE, Dntn. Avail imm. 1 & 2 bdrm. NS/NP. Call DAVE, 604-328-4461

734

MODULAR HOMES

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900 Double Wide Modular 1350 sq ft from $99,900 mark@eaglehomes.ca

736

548

Weather permitting

GARAGE SALE 26831 - 29th Ave. Aldergrove Sat. June 30th, 8am - 11am

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

604-856-5165

ANYTHING and EVERYTING!

PETS

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

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

SWAP MEET

604.587.5865

FIBERGLASS SUNDECK & BOAT repair gel-coat and fiberglass.

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

374

TWILIGHT DRIVE-IN 260 St. & Fraser Hwy, Langley

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

MOVING & STORAGE

GARAGE SALES

Entire TRAILER PARK Garage Sale

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL PARADISE LANDSCAPING

551

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

LEGAL SERVICES

GARAGE SALES

ALDERGROVE

RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

CRIMINAL RECORD?

551

www.recycleitcanada.ca

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

188

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

Improvements,

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE, 264/64 Ave. 2 bdrm & den mobile home. Nice and quiet.

Responsible couple. $800/mo. + utils. Avail. July 1. N/P. N/S. Refs. 604- 607-8830.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

GLUCHESTER, Hwy. #1 3 bdrm., 2 full baths, liv. & fam. rm., big island kit. w/pantry. July 1. (778)552-8547

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

750

Auto Loans or

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bedroom. Private location. NS/NP. Available June 15th. Phone 604-850-1198.

ALDERGROVE 1 bdrm. spacious bsmnt. suite, A/C, own w/d, avail.

July 1. $650 mo. + 1/3 utils. & cable. N/S N/P. 604-856-2848 ALDERGROVE - 32nd Ave & 267 1 bdrm suite, just reno’d. Cls to all amens. Heat & h.w incl. Coin lndry avail. No dogs. $595:(604)644-8961

751

SUITES, UPPER

ALDERGROVE, Stonebridge Estates, upper flr of exec. fam. home, 1500 sf, 3 bdrm + den, 2 full baths, gas F/P, hrd wd flrs, $1500 + utils.

Avail immed. Call (604) 833-6545

1-800-910-6402

GUARANTEED We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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AUTO FINANCING

aldergrovestar.com TRANSPORTATION

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

TRANSPORTATION 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION 845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

851

1998 CHEVY MALIBU, 1 owner, only 80,000 miles. $5,000 obo.

Phone 778-237-0828.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2006 BMW 325CIC. Like new cond! 38,000/km, no accidents, warranty. $25,500. 604-856-4472

1974 RED MGB Roadster, reblt mtr, body redone, exc cond, has collector plts, $7,500. 604-541-5487

2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,200 obo.

778-881-1216.

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’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. Very clean in/out, no dings/dents, 150K, a/c, tilt, cruise, window locks, GPS Prem sound! $6750. 604-888-9799

1989 Chev Getaway van raised roof, partially camperized. New tires, no rust. P/W, alarm, runs good. Pic’s avail. $1550.

604 - 996 - 8734

1990 Dodge Diesel Tow Truck.

5sp Runs exc, needs work, some whl lift parts missing lows km’s Pic’s avail $1900 or sell/parts 604 - 996 - 8734

2002 HONDA CIVIC, clean, lots upgrades, high kms, $2800 obo.

Micheline tires 1yr. 604- 536-1999

MARINE 903

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm

912 1989 FORD E250 Van Amera camper van, fridge, stove, furn. bathrm. Only 142,000 km. New front brakes. Everything works. $5500 obo: (604)520-6512

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

• Cars & Trucks • Scrap Metals • Batteries • Machinery • Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

16½’ RV travel trailer, Jay Suther Sport by Jayco, purchased new in Sept.

2010.

Asking $10,900.

(604)536-9108

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Call Anne Stromsten 604-308-7365

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

845

$239,900

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

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LISTINGS WANTED!

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

2007 30ft Trail Bay Tow Trailer full load generator awning 2 TV’s 13ft slide $16,900. 604-556-3731

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

1983 Dodge ext van, raised roof, camperized runs gd, needs lots of sm work New tires Lots of upgrades Pics avail $1500 604 - 996 - 8734 2000 DODGE LEISURE motorhome, 74,000k.

Exc. cond. $23,500 obo. Doug 604-833-0500 2004 26’ SPRINGDALE TRAILER, slide out, a/c. Front bdrm., rear kit., exc. cond. $12,900. 604-541-5487

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

HIGH VOLTAGE! bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

BOATS

1994 18ft Rinker ski boat, open bow, 3L 135hp. Excellent cond. $7,000. Ed 604-788-5656.

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720 TITAN - inflatable boat - 10 ft, hard bottom. Lunging wheels. Rod holders & more. $1100: (604)531-6634

Metal Recycling Ltd.

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.

BOAT ACCESSORIES

2012, 9.9 Merc 4 stroke, new, never used, 3yr warranty. $400 off listed price. $2600 firm. 604-788-0718

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL 47,000 K, asking $10,900 firm.

Phone 604-542-2251.

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TRUCKS & VANS

1995 Ford F150, 6 cyl. 5 spd. Blue.

Lots of new parts & paint. $1195 604-597-5054 or 604-640-0024.

2001 GMC 1500. Reg cab, in top condition, 158,000/km, V6, plenty of extras. $5800. 604-823-6530 2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng., new B.J. & brakes. Inspected. $8900 obo (604)826-0519 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, rebuilt auto trans. Runs exc. Green. $3000 obo. (604)826-0519

1987 CAMARO 2.8, just AirCared, looks excellent and runs excellent, $1495. Call: (604)866-6168.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES .Canadian Bar Association Lawyer referral service

2005 JIMMY 4.3L V6, new timing belt, brakes, tires, 1500 custom JBL sound system. 128,000 kms. Drives perfect. Well under market price. $5,000 firm. Tony 604-514-9221.

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26635 30A AVENUE

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$389,900

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25978 - 60 AVE.

$1,988,000

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#163 - 27456 32ND AVENUE $239,900

25926 FRASER HWY

Take a look here all the privacy in the southern exposed back yard very clean very neat and very private in this complex 3 bedrooms up and new windows new fireplace extra long driveway for extra cars. Nothing to do but move in here. Take a look and make your offer.

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.

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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?

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26851-24 AVE

SPOTLESS!

$539,900

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

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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

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604-857-1100

#101-5570-268 STREET $439,900 GLOUCESTER FOR SALE OR LEASE 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

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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

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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.

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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

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26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100

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