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There’s No Place Like Home

Town is ready to party By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

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Pastor Mike Dauncey and Acts of Kindness supporters give Cathy, Ian and Jamie Dunn their first look at their transformed home, Monday, May 20.

Extreme ‘acts of kindness’ transforms moldy house By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

Cathy Dunn and her sons were overwhelmed by the transformation of their older bungalow in just 14 days. The Aldergrove residence had a leaky roof which had resulted in extensive black mold on interior walls, and Dunn was considering selling it as a teardown and moving elsewhere. However, two friends had nominated her for this year’s Extreme Home Repair and Dunn was chosen for this year’s project. Over the past two weeks, while Dunn and sons Ian and Jamie were given a suite at a hotel,

more than 200 volunteers and 120 donors provided the labour and materials for a complete makeover of the home. Volunteers worked up to 12 hour days, six days a week, to accomplish the major transformation. The house was gutted and new roofing and interior and exterior walls were built. The yard had a new retaining wall and landscaping installed. The furnishings and fixtures were even replaced. On Monday, the Dunn family returned to their home where they were greeted by hundreds of well-wishers. Then as the crowd chanted, “Move that bus” they got their first

glimpse of their renovated home. They also received a grand tour with the team from Acts of Kindness, which orchestrated the home transformation. Acts of Kindness is an outreach program of the Aldergrove Seventh-day Adventist Church. Their pastor, Mike Dauncey said this year’s project, their eleventh in the past ten years, was their most ambitious one yet. The value of the work likely exceeded $200,000. “We felt you were the one,” he told Dunn when she arrived, to cheers from the crowd. “This house was needing help.” “We were looking at selling, even though we would

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The exterior and interior of the Dunn family’s Aldergrove home has been transformed, thanks to volunteers and donors. Video at www.aldergrovestar.com not have got much for it,” said Dunn. “We would have had to move out of Aldergrove (to afford a

replacement home) …we love this community very much and now we can stay a lot longer.”

The second annual Aldergrove Firefit Festival is set for this weekend, May 2526, in downtown Aldergrove, starting with the Saturday Parade at 10 a.m. The Parade will run along Fraser Highway, from 270 Street to 273 Street, and the highway will be closed to normal traffic for that hour. Detours will be marked for motorists. Saturday’s opening ceremonies of the Pacific Regional FireFit event commence at 12:30 p.m. at Philip Jackman Park (32 Avenue and 271 Street). FireFit is an exciting, action-packed competition for firemen, with its events based on firefighting tasks commonly performed in emergency situations. More than 100 fire fighters from across the west coast have signed on to compete. There is also lots of free entertainment and a variety of food vendors for families on both days, plus a dance for adults on Saturday evening. Sunday’s events include a morning Soap Box Derby for ages five to 13 years, a Crazy Wheels Race for adults, and more FireFit tasks to determine the Pacific Regional FireFit champion. The Soap Box Derby begins at 10 a.m. while the Crazy Wheels Race begins at noon. Both events will be held on 271 Street, between Fraser Highway and 32 Avenue, and this section of road will be closed to normal traffic during the competitions. The Aldergrove FireFit Festival promotes businesses in downtown Aldergrove and the Aldergrove Fair Days in July. The parade was previously held in July as the start to the Aldergrove Fair Days, but has now been moved to the May FireFit Festival. For more information on the vents and entry information see the website: http://www.aldergrovefairdays.com/

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Temporary road closure ordered for 252A Crescent Another crack in the road surfaces between 72 Avenue and 73 Avenue By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

An Aldergrove road has been shut down for the second time in five years because of ominous cracks. A section of 252A Crescent between 72 Avenue and 73 Avenue was closed to traffic on May 2 after several deep cracks were spotted on the shoulder of the road, raising concern about a possible collapse. “It’s a public safety issue,” Ramin Seifi, Engineering general manager told the May 13 Langley Township council meeting. A memo to council from engineering staff said the cracking “could be attributable to movement of underlying soil and, in particular, indication of possible soil instability in areas of

relatively steep embankment.” After a drill rig was brought in to make test holes to analyze slope stability, geotechnical consultants said the eastbound section of the road could be reopened to just one lane of traffic, with speed and weight restrictions. Engineering staff advised the affected section of the road will be monitored on a regular basis and warned it could be completely closed again, should conditions warrant. The same stretch of of the 60-yearold road suffered similar cracking in 2008. It had to be closed for three months while the road was rebuilt and a retaining wall installed. “It cost a lot of money,” Seifi said.

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Gas-tax gap blamed for cross-border shopping burden wasn’t three and a half times heavier.” Metro Vancouver drivers pay 34 Canadians made 15.4 million trips cents a litre more for gas than their into Whatcom County last year, the Washington State counterparts because most since 1997 – a statistic Bateman of higher taxes here. pointed to as evidence of growing crossAnd the Canadian Taxpayers border shopping. Federation says the tax gap is drawing He likens discount gas to a “gateway more B.C. motorists south, adding to the drug” that gets Canadians hooked on growing problem of cross-border shop- other cheaper deals available in the U.S. ping. Cheaper “Canadians dairy prodare voting ucts, groceries with their cars and consumer and wallets,” goods are all said CTF B.C. popular buys director $10 pJordan er Dog at Bosley's Aldergrove for drivers Bateman. “We heading south are stalling our to gas up anyown economic way, Bateman th with said. $growth 10 per D og at Bosley's Aldergrove pm these high gas pm He called taxes – not only for the elimido increase nation of the D athey te eM ay 30th •the Comcost andofmeet Shelley 6.67 cent per pm f•revery o 8a:0ts0Dpomg Grooming and from m S4h:i0 n y0Pet -Co good litre carbon tax and the federal •and Natalieservice "The Cookie Lady" •Cmoved ome anin d mour eet Shelley GST, which •fro m Shiny Pthey et Coats Dog Grooming and province, is applied not •Ndrive atalieovertaxed "The Cookie Lady" only on the gas Canadians south looking to save a few but on top of the other taxes as well. bucks.” TransLink also gets 17 cents in Bateman said Metro drivers pay 49 tax on every litre of gas sold in Metro cents a litre in taxes here, compared to Vancouver. 15 cents in Washington. Gas prices jumped this month to just “Lower Mainland gas prices would under $1.50 per litre, close to an all-time be competitive with the U.S. if our tax record. By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

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The fuzzy feathers tickled and the wobbly feet felt funny on their little hands, but children at Kids Incorporated Licensed Preschool in the Walnut Grove Community Centre were thrilled to hold brand new baby chicks after they hatched in their classroom in early May. The three and fouryear-olds welcomed the tiny creatures to the world this spring after incubating eggs with Grade Eh Egg Farm’s new hatching program for 21 days. “Caring for the eggs, seeing the chicks emerge, and watching them grow has been an incredible experience for the children,” said Township of Langley lead licensed preschool instructor Danica Scott. “They went from keeping the eggs warm and turning them each day to holding live baby chicks. They were so excited and this is such a fun way to teach them about caring for animals and the cycle of life.” The chick hatching

is one of many activities offered by Township of Langley licensed preschools, which provide play-based learning that helps children grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. “Each child is unique and we believe they have their own special personality, style, and potential. We encourage their development through guidance and support,” said Scott. Arts and crafts, reading, music, play time, and outdoor activities are provided to children aged three and four at Kids Incorporated, as well as through Little Wise Guys at the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre and Wee Willow Bees at the Willoughby Community Centre. All three Township preschools are currently accepting registration for next September. For more information or to schedule a viewing, call Kids Inc. at 604-8820408, Little Wise Guys at 604-533-6170, or Wee Willow Bees at 604-4558821.

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VICTORIA – One benefit of the surprising fourth term for the B.C. Liberal Party is that the provincial government won’t be subjected to another big, expensive ideological remake. Taxpayers are spared a bill of millions in severance pay for deputy ministers and other senior staff who would be purged in large numbers in the left-right lurch that has defined B.C. politics for a generation. BC Ferries will continue as an arms-length operation, with ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in charge of service levels as well as fare caps. The service rationalization that the government set out in the past year will continue. The NDP platform vowed to “position BC Ferries as an integral part of B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.” Freely translated, that means “suck BC Ferries back into government,” as one of their strident supporters likes to say. That would conceal the growth of the subsidy and facilitate the kind of political and union interference that resulted in the current structure. There will be no $10 million rehash of the BC Rail sale and subsequent seven-year trial, to enrich elite lawyers once again. The NDP promised an inquiry for strictly political reasons, to drag their opponents through the scandal one more time. It was not a

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prelude to “nationalizing” the province’s train service, dream scenarios of the NDP provincial council notwithstanding. Costly legal confrontations over development projects have been avoided. The Jumbo Glacier Resort proponents finally won a 20-year fight for permits, and the NDP promised to take them away. A larger ideological battle over private power contracts has also been avoided. The B.C. Liberals have been caught by a sudden shift in power markets caused by cheap, abundant natural gas, but the billions in commitments to independent power producers isn’t the fiasco that critics have described. If all those privately developed run-of-river hydro projects were owned and operated by BC Hydro, the Crown corporation would have to staff them and maintain them all for the next 40 years. There are differing views about the future demand for electricity in B.C., but it can only rise with industry and population growth. A decade of federal and provincial work to end duplication of environmental assessment won’t be undone. NDP leader Adrian Dix’s promise for “made in B.C.” reviews was a strategy to choke resource projects to death under endless procedure, which may yet be the fate of the Jumbo resort. We will have a Seniors’ Advocate office, but it won’t be staffed up to duplicate the

Ombudsperson’s role of taking complaints. That’s good, since the Ombudsperson has become ineffective, labouring for years over a massive seniors’ report with so many recommendations it sank like a stone. We have 85 seniors’ advocates now. They’re called MLAs, and they definitely take complaints. They have staffed offices in their home communities and in Victoria. When they’re not doing political work that everyone denies is going on in constituency offices, those office staffers try to help people through the labyrinth of seniors’ at-home and institutional care. A new seniors’ advocate can offer advice at the management level to help the health care system evolve, but only elected politicians are positioned to tell individuals they can’t have what they are demanding. The government should be adding more direct services, not more bureaucrats. There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular B.C. Liberal government that is still weighed down by the harmonized sales tax and other heavy baggage. This election could be the beginning of the end for the old left-right model for B.C. politics. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: If you have trouble with the concept of a homeowner having their RV parked on their property and it looking unsightly on the property that they pay taxes for then what do you think of people who have nowhere to park their RV, but feel it is okay to park it on public property where it becomes an eyesore? That’s the thing that annoys me. I don’t own an RV and probably never will considering my age, but when I have to look at them out of my front window it frosts my socks. And as an aside. for those of you who do own RVs and choose to store them on your own property, consider this: when you take a trip everyone out there knows you are not home. Some food for thought. D. Atkinson, Langley

No substitute for HandyDart Editor: Something has been puzzling me since the TransLink announcement that taxis will sometimes be used more than buses to save money. This would make sense if TransLink owned the taxis, but under the present circumstances I don’t see how that works. My motherin-law takes the HandyDart every week from Aldergrove to Surrey to spend the day with us. She pays only $2.50 for this service. More often, recently, she has returned home by a taxi sent out by HandyDart. She has often noted how expensive the taxi service is. Run by a private company, the normal charge would be about $70; she still only pays the $2.50, and the rest of the charge is subsidized. I don’t get how this can be cheaper than sending a HandyDart van – even empty – to pick her up. Surely gas and wages do not amount to more than $70 for a 30-km journey? The most sensible solution is for HandyDart to buy a few fueleconomic cars to serve this purpose, and they can be driven by drivers currently employed by HandyDart. This would preserve jobs as well as saving money, and the drivers used would be trained to help old people. The taxi drivers frequently just drive the car but do nothing to assist the old person into the car. This can be a serious problem for people who are unsteady on their feet and who is responsible if there is a fall and bones are broken? Eileen Spencer, Surrey

Subsidizing ride not fair Editor: Re: No Substitute for HandyDart, letters. So, the letter writer is upset that HandyDart uses taxis at times to transport their clients. Such taxi rides, she says, could amount to $70 to transport her mother-in-law from Aldergrove to Surrey, a ride for which HandyDart charges $2.50. Just as big a question is why is HandyDart transporting people that distance for only $2.50, heavily subsidized by the taxpayer? It’s one thing to transport people via HandyDart around a local town for $2.50, but a ride from Aldergrove to Surrey for the same amount? Is this fair to taxpayers? Don Campbell, Surrey

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Giving thanks for Maya By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star

Karm Ahuja was holding her baby daughter’s tiny hand, just after she had emerged from four hours of open-heart surgery. Maya appeared so tiny in the full-sized hospital bed, and she was connected to a frightening collection of tubes and machines. The four-month-old looked up at her mom and, before Karm could make a connection, the baby went blank. The beep of the flatlining heart monitor was followed by controlled panic. A nurse pushed Karm out of the way, and a cardiologist came charging into the room. Karm and her husband, Langley Times reporter Gary Ahuja, were escorted by another nurse to a private waiting area. “She’s gone. I don’t think they’re going to be able to revive her,” Karm said through her numbness. All Karm and Gary could do was wait. It would take a full 22 minutes for Maya to be revived, and a while longer before the couple was told she was alive. Maya’s health was precarious for months afterwards, but today the almost three-year-old is energetic and feisty. She enjoys playing with her six-year-old brother Danny, and they share an interest in Thomas the Tank Engine, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, cake and lollipops. “Maya is very physical. She loves to wrestle and tickle and pinch,” Karm said. The Abbotsford couple credit

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Langley Times reporter Gary Ahuja, joined by his wife, Karm, and son Danny, 6, hugs his three-year-old daughter, Maya, at the family’s Abbotsford home. Maya, who had open heart surgery at four months old and has been diagnosed with both a congenital heart defect and Cornelia de Lange syndrome, is this year’s World of Smiles telethon’s Champion Child. The family’s goal is to raise $100,000 over 20 years for B.C.’s Children’s Hospital, to say thanks for all that its doctors, nurses and staff have done for Maya. the team of doctors and nurses at B.C. Children’s Hospital with Maya’s recovery. As a way to give thanks, they are participating in the A World of Smiles Telethon on Sunday, May 26. Maya is this year’s “champion child.” They have also set a goal to raise $100,000 ($5,000 a year for 20 years) — the cost of an ECMO machine, a heart/lung machine used for open-heart surgery patients. “That machine helped save

our daughter’s life. I only thought it would be right to give something back,” Gary said. Karm was about three months’ pregnant with Maya when a blood test detected some abnormalities, but the exact condition wasn’t known until her birth on June 15, 2010. A battery of tests confirmed that Maya had a congenital heart defect known as tetralogy of fallot, which reduces the flow of blood through the heart. She would require surgery,

but not right away. That time came when Maya was four months old and her condition had worsened, causing increasingly laboured breathing and lethargy. The surgery went well, but after the flatlining episode, doctors could not stitch her chest back up for seven days, due to the swelling of her heart. Maya was placed in a druginduced coma while she healed. “It’s hard to see your child like that,” Gary says. Maya spent a total of six weeks in hospital and returned at the age of 14 months to have surgery on the cleft palate that she had also been born with. Maya has since been diagnosed with a genetic condition called Cornelia de Lange syndrome, a developmental disorder that can affect many parts of the body. She will require another surgery — around the age of five — to fix the blood flow between her left and right atria. But Gary and Karm are optimistic about Maya’s future. She has come through so much already, but is otherwise a typical three-year-old. “I can’t imagine not having this little monkey,” Karm says. For more information about the upcoming telethon, click here or to donate to Team Miracle Maya, click here. Editor’s note — Times reporter Gary Ahuja and his family are planning a series of fundraisers over the next 20 years. Through their family and friends they have already raised more than $10,000.

Free ‘Bike to Work Week’ launch barbecue Aldergrove Star

On Saturday, May 25, bring your bikes, family and co-workers down to Langley City Park picnic shelter for a free Bike to Work Week Launch Barbecue, free bike safety checks provided by Cranky’s Bike Shop, and a family bike ride. “We are excited to be a part of Bike to Work Week,” says Heath MacKenzie, owner of Cranky’s Bike Shop in Aldergrove. “As the Fraser Valley becomes more bicycle friendly, we want to continue to partner with organizations that help people realize the value of bicycles in our everyday lives.”

The barbecue is from 12 to 3 p.m., with a family bike ride leaving the picnic shelter at 3 p.m. The bike safety checks give Bike to Work participants the opportunity to get their bikes in shape before Bike to Work Week. “Our staff will be on hand this Saturday to ensure local cyclists get off to a safe start for Bike to Work Week,” says MacKenzie. “We will also be hosting a 5km family-friendly group ride near the end of the event.” The family bike ride enables people to get out on their bikes, try cycling through the Langley area, and learn the rules of cycling in traffic while feeling

more comfortable surrounded by fellow cyclists. “Biking to work or school gives people an opportunity to be active and work out while they get to where they need to go,” says Terri-Lynn Gifford, program coordinator of Bike to Work Week Fraser Valley. “Biking to work also helps improve mental health and wellbeing, gets people energized for the day, and improves productivity at work.” Last year during Bike to Work Week, close to 20,000 participants B.C.-wide saved 209,610 kg of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere in just

one week. Bike to Work Week runs May 27 to June 2 across B.C. this year. Participation is free. Go to www. biketowork.ca to register. Participants only need to cycle one day during Bike to Work Week to be entered into the prize draw. If people cannot cycle to work or school, they can cycle to run errands, meet friends for coffee, or anywhere else that they’d normally drive to in order to qualify for the prize draw. For more information about Bike to Work events happening in the community, visit: www.biketowork.ca/langley

Township consolidates control of Langley Events Centre Aldergrove Star

The Township of Langley now controls every aspect of day-to-day operations at the Langley Events Centre (LEC), with a municipally-owned company taking over ice maintenance at the multi-purpose sports facility. Ten Feet Sports and Entertainment replaces Recreation Excellence, the private company that had the contract for services.

The president of Ten Feet is the Langley Township general manager of administration and community services, Jason Winslade, who describes the Township-owned company as an arm’s-length public firm. Winslade said the takeover completes a switch from private to a more “cost-effective” public administration that was ordered by council three years ago. He praised Recreation

Excellence for operating services during the transition. “They did an excellent job under difficult circumstances,” Winslade said. Employees of Recreation Excellence who work at the LEC are being invited to apply for jobs with Ten Feet, he said, adding the two other Township contracts with the private company, to manage the George Preston and Aldergrove facilities, have been extended

another two years. In 2010, Langley Township council hired Recreation Excellence after it voted to take control of the management of LEC and buy out Langley Development Group, the company that built and operated the facility. The $8.83 million deal was approved in December of that year by a 7-2 council vote over the heated objections of thenmayor Rick Green.

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The winners of the Curl BC Annual Awards for the 2012-13 season include Langley Curling Club. Langley Curling Club was awarded the Curling Centre of the Year award for the wonderful service it provides to the curling community – to both recreational and competitive curlers. The club was home to a number of B.C. champions this past season,

including both the men’s and women’s senior champions, the women’s master champions and junior curlers from the winning 2013 Tim Hortons BC Junior Men’s Curling Championship team and the winning 2013 BC Mixed Doubles Championship team. In addition, Team Karen Lepine of Langley Curling Club is the Master Curler Team of the Year. Three members of this team from Langley Curling Club were

B.C. Senior Champions as well as Masters Champions and travelled to both P.E.I. and Thunder Bay to compete at the national level. The team is made up of Karen Lepine (Surrey), Lorraine Jeffries (Port Alberni), Carol Martel (Vernon) and Agnes Sigurdson (Langley). All the winners will be presented with plaques at the Business of Curling Symposium Banquet on Saturday, June 8.

Aldergrove Baseball Scores Wins HARRY HUNT PHOTO

D.W. Poppy Secondary’s Mueller Brent with the ball in grade 8 boys rugby versus Fleetwood last week. The Poppy boys scored in the last play of the game to win 25-24.

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At left, Aldergrove’s Owen Jenkins knocks out a big double to beat Chilliwavk in bantam baseball, Wednesday, May 15 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. At right, Aldergrove Red Sox’s Brendan Anderlini slides safely into home in peewee baseball versus Abbotsford D-Backs, Wednesday, May 15 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice

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the D.W. Poppy Redhawks taking both the senior boys (Bill Turpin Shield) and the senior girls (Gord Dennison Shield) trophies. Tthe H.D. Stafford Skyhawks — who are also playing in the Fraser Valley tier 1 championship game (see page 36) — won the Marvin Foss Shield as the Grade 8 boys district champs. The teams will be honoured at the Langley School’s Commissioner XV Awards Presentation on May 28 at Walnut Grove Secondary.

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The Walnut Grove Gators defeated the Brookswood Bobcats 29-12 to capture the Art Smith Shield on May 15. The Art Smith Shield is presented to the top junior rugby team in the district and going into the game — which was was played at Walnut Grove Secondary — both teams had the best records of the Langley and Aldergrove junior squads. The other Shield winners included

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The Otter Co-op is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. To be eligible, a person must be an Otter Co-op member, either as an individual or as a principal of a company that is a member and has purchased more than $1000 in the prior fiscal year. The person must be at least 18 years of age. The nominee must also be a strong supporter of the Co-op and agree with the Co-op’s Code of Ethics. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, May 15, 5:00pm. To submit a name, please call Chairperson Dick Mayer at 604-530-7432 or Merilee McAuley at the Otter Co-op office 604-607-6923.

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Tuesday, June 4 | 7:30 - 9:30pm Heritage Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Wednesday, June 5 | 7 - 9pm Economic Development Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Thursday, June 6 | 7 - 9pm Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

langley events centre Coming Events Langley Thunder WLA Lacrosse Wed May 29 7:00pm vs. Nanaimo Timbermen Wed Jun 5 7:45pm vs. Burnaby Lakers

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The Township of Langley is holding four open houses to present the draft of the updated Official Community Plan. Residents, property owners, and business owners are encouraged to attend one of the open houses (each will cover the same material) and provide input on the draft plan. Date: Time: Place:

Monday to Friday, June 3 to 7 8:30am – 4:30pm Township of Langley Civic Facility 2nd Floor, Bertrand Creek Room Address: 20338 – 65 Avenue Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, June 4 4:00 – 8:00pm Langley Events Centre Meeting Room A Address: 7888 - 200 Street Date: Time: Place: Address:

Wednesday, June 5 4:00 – 8:00pm Brookswood Secondary School (small gymnasium) 20902 - 37A Avenue

Date: Time: Place: Address:

Thursday, June 6 2:00 – 6:00pm Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue

Information about the updating of the Official Community Plan is available at tol.ca/ocp. Community Development Division 604.533.6034 cdinfo@tol.ca

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Earth to food and back to earth 36 AVE.

By participating in the Township’s Green Can Program you are completing the loop! Where do your Green Can materials go for composting?

The Answer Garden Products Ltd., a composting facility located near the Langley/Abbotsford border.

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It is blended with animal manures, minerals, and humus to make great nutrient rich compost. Come and get a free bag of compost* and see it for yourself! (One bag of Green Can compost per residential property; while quantities last) Date: Time: Place: Address:

Saturday, June 1 10am - 2 pm Costco 20499 - 64 Avenue

Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to dispose of Township owned land, the particulars of which are as follows: Civic Address:

none – 244 Street and 36 Avenue

Legal Description:

PID: 013-263-501 Parcel “A” (Reference Plan 13276) North Half of the South West Quarter Section 27 Township 10 NWD

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The Township is also having a one-day backyard composter sale! Residents of the Township can purchase a composter* which includes a free kitchen catcher – a $110 value for only $25 (cash or cheque only). Plus – be one of the first 30 to purchase a composter and receive a $30 aerator, free of cost.

Description of Lands: The property is a vacant, unserviced, residential property, approximately 10 acres in size. he property is currently zoned RU-3. Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Contact Scott Thompson for information regarding the process by which the land may be acquired: Scott Thompson, Manager Property Management Department 604.533.6138

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Monday, May 27 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

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public programs and events Private Well and Septic Seminars Protect your investment! Learn about proper private well and septic systems maintenance from Fraser Health Authority representative Dean Scovill. Free seminars will be help upstairs in the Murrayville Fire Hall, 22170 - 50 Avenue: Private Well Seminar Date: Thursday, May 23 Time: 7 - 9 pm Septic Tank Seminar Date: Thursday, May 30 Time: 7 - 9 pm

3. Select the green box to “Create a reminder!”

These public awareness events are presented by the Water Wise Program, a partnership between the Township of Langley and Langley Environmental Partners Society. For more information or to RSVP contact:

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/garbage

Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains on the dates shown below. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Willoughby: April 19 – May 31 Fort Langley, Forest Knolls and Milner: April 26 – May 24 Willowbrook: May 17 – May 31 Tall Timbers and Acadia: May 24 – May 31 Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Taryn Hesketh Water Wise Program 604.533.6090, Ext. 1671 waterwise@tol.ca

Drinking Water Week Event Come celebrate Drinking Water Week with the Township of Langley’s Water Wise program. • Learn about Langley’s unique drinking water source • Master sustainable lawn and garden watering for the summer months • Bring the kids and spin the Water Wise wheel to win prizes! Date: Time: Place: Address:

Saturday, May 25 10am - 2 pm Costco 20499 - 64 Avenue

Get your rain barrel for $35; home delivery available. (Township residents only) Taryn Hesketh Water Wise Program 604.533.6090, Ext. 1671 waterwise@tol.ca

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The Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of British Columbia signed a proclamation on March 6, 2013 declaring May 29 as “The Day of the Honey Bee”. The Proclamation recognizes the importance of the honey bee in agricultural enterprises in B.C. and its contribution since ancient times. To mark the Day of the Honeybee, Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm & Meadery in West Abbotsford is offering a free pancake lunch for anyone dressing up like a bee or dressing in bee colours of yellow and black. “We recognize that as May 29 falls mid-week that many will be working or in school, but we do like to mark the exact day, so a busy bee lunch is how we are choosing to honour the Day of the Honey Bee,” says Judy Campbell, production manager. “If weather permits, we’ll head out to one of our new hives to find and mark a Queen Bee,” says Mike Campbell, general manager. A group photo is planned for noon, and there are bee word puzzles and colouring sheets for the little ones. The lunch activities will take place on Wednesday, May 29 from 11-12:30, at the farm at 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford. For more details call 604856-2125 or visit www. bchoney.com

Each week, three bands square off to qualify for the finals of CIVL Radio’s Battle of the Bands, where local acts compete for a variety of prizes and community exposure. The competition is in its first round, and every Saturday three bands perform at Aftermath on the UFV Abbotsford campus. A winning band is selected by a panel of judges based on originality, musicianship, song writing, stage presence, and crowd response. Winners from each week will go on to round two. Losing bands still have a chance to make it into the finals

as wildcards through online fan voting after the first six rounds are completed. Last Saturday, Old Mare, Casinos, and Lonely Cave Kings played to a crowd of about 60 people. Judges declared Casinos the winners, who will move on to the finals, with the other two bands waiting for the wild card selections. Aaron Levy, station manager at CIVL Radio, said 47 bands applied to the Battle of the Bands, coming from Chilliwack to Delta. A panel pared it down to 18 bands that would compete in the first round. Levy said the Battle of the Bands

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helps CIVL Radio fundraise and raise their profile in the community, but also helps increase exposure for local bands and promote the music scene in the Fraser Valley. “The Fraser Valley has an incredible and immense amount of talent.” The bands are competing for $4,000 worth of prizes from Tractorgrease Multimedia, Five Acres Studio, Jayme Anne Photography, and Long & McQuade. The event runs every Saturday until July 15, all ages. Aldergrove’s Hrdwtr is competing this Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.

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years of bringing fine music to the community. Heppner was born in Murrayville, grew up in Dawson Creek, and began his musical education at the University of B.C. School of Music. He also studied in Toronto. He first gained national attention in 1979 as the winner of the Canadian Broadcasting Company Talent Festival. He now performs

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Temporary Road Closure until July 1: 216 Street from 64 to 56 Avenue

Summer Maintenance of Rural Boulevards and Ditches

Stage 1 Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions

A temporary road closure of 216 Street from 64 Avenue to 56 Avenue will be in effect until July 1.

The Township of Langley uses three full-time and one seasonal roadside grass mower for ditch mowing. This equipment has predetermined routes or an assigned area to follow. If the equipment is pulled away to do a specific request, it only lengthens the time it takes to fully complete all the rural boulevards and ditches.

Effective for all municipal water system users throughout the Metro Vancouver area, including the Township of Langley

The road closure is required for construction of the East Langley Water Supply. A detour route is outlined in the map.

If you have a request for mowing or brushwhacking, we ask that you be patient as we try to fit the work schedule in as efficiently as possible.

56 AVE. DETOUR ROUTE

232 ST. DETOUR ROUTE

216 ST. CLOSED

64 AVE. DETOUR ROUTE

For more information about this project, visit tol.ca/elws. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

The Township, along with Provincial and Federal agencies, have classified open channel water systems into three categories: Class A ditches are fish bearing and Class B ditches are fish habitat. Both of these categories require formal approval before any work can be completed. Class C ditches are deemed to have no fish or fish habitat issues whatsoever and only require notification for work to take place. How or when a ditch is cleaned depends on its classification. Thank you for your understanding as we operate under these requirements. Engineering Division 604.532.7300

June 1 to September 30

Residential Lawn sprinkling is only allowed: • 4am to 9am • Even addresses – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday • Odd addresses – Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday Non-Residential Lawn sprinkling is only allowed: • 1am to 6am • Even addresses – Monday, Wednesday • Odd addresses – Tuesday, Thursday • 4am to 9am • All addresses – Friday Engineering Division 604.532.7300

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. BROILER FARM WORKERS. Ideal for ambitious person or couple to supplement income ($15/hr.). Great rent $800/mo. utils. not incl. Call 604-856-3739.

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COUNTER SALES/ORDER PICKING/WAREHOUSING Gregg Distributors, Langley, is looking for self-motivated, energetic individuals to join our growing teams. Shipping/Receiving, Order Picking, & Counter Sales Opportunities are now available. Successful applicants should have prior experience. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Fax resume to: Gregg Distributors: 604.888.4688 or visit Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

Summer Camp Positions

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 151

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE Developer for Engineering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team. We offer rewarding challenges, a stimulating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the college town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop efficient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job Description Implement and test machine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of customer data Verify sensor performance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture requirements for software upgrades Maintain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and computational geometry extensions Experience Must have 3-5 years experience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer science. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills are required. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Additional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding position. Your code will control our customer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what modern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to ontime delivery schedules. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com.

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR EV Logistics offers an attractive compensation package with an ability to earn up to $15.45 an hour and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft. refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Glouchester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

SYSTEMS Software Developer Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team as a Systems Software Developer. We are looking for a person to design and program GUI and software components that acquire and visualize electronic, scientific and production data. Must have 3-5 years experience with .Net framework and ADO.Net. Experience with many of the following: NET VB/C#, Subversion, SQL Server, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, ADO.NET, user-interface design, MS Report Viewer, networking, basic electronics skills, PLC systems. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability a must. Requires degree in engineering or computer science. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop supporting applications. We’re looking for a person that will get a kick out of joining our team and help us make our product the best it can be. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com

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WAREHOUSE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/ moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com. HARTLEY’S AUTOBODY in Sechelt, BC has a vacancy for a Journeyman Automotive Painter. Please fax resume with references and contact information to: 604-885-7454.

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

173

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MIND BODY SPIRIT

WONDERFUL Massage

260

ELECTRICAL

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182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

LANDCLEARING, DRAINAGE, SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING, RIDING RINGS, PONDS. DEMO’S. Call Fred 604-856-7006, 604-220-5622 K-Mac Excavating

281

GARDENING

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Class II Production Worker Westman Steel Industries is one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of steel roofing and siding products, and related products. Westman Steel Industries has the following career opportunity in Langley, British Columbia. Class II Production Worker - The candidate must be capable of working in a fast paced environment and be capable of assisting on folding press brakes, shears, and related strapping equipment and ideally have 2 years of forklift exp and certified. General knowledge of the properties and different grades & gauges of steel will be an asset, along with some previous exp. with general machine operations, preferably in an Industrial Steel Environment. Computer experience with standard Microsoft office also an asset. Closing Date: May 24th 2013

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Apply online by email to:

sales@westmansteel.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. Westman Steel Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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HELP WANTED

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

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

130

HELP WANTED

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PLUMBING

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! ALEX MECHANICAL Heating, Plumbing & Gas Fitting. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. (604)761-3729

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710

320

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING & STORAGE

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• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

POMERANIAN - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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bromarv.com

removal done RIGHT!

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

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CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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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 & Maid Services.

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PETS 456

5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms. Two 3 phase & single phase power. 1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

736

HOMES FOR RENT

800 coil. 3” Pillow Top. In Original Plastic. Leftover from Hotel Order 10 yr. wrnty. $390 604.791.2621

3BED house for rent, 1250sqft, w/d upstrs, 2 bath, 182 Springfield Dr, $1300/m, call Brent 604-626-9150

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

TRANSPORTATION

551

GARAGE SALES

810

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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ALDERGROVE

818

NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE SALE

go to:

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CARS - DOMESTIC

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER Point Show & Pull, May 25 & 26, in Mission. 604-820-0451 www.itsmysite.com/apbtabc BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, one male puppy left, $1000. (604)869-5073

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

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

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Mom is a Golden Retriever (68lbs) & Dad is a Poodle (50lbs). Various shades of gold and blond. Males & females. Ready to go mid June, raised in home with children. Our dogs are part of our family and life, we hope for the same for our pups. Will have 1st shots and deworming. $950 Mission 604-820-4827.

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, 8 weeks old, $800. (604)850-3329

But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

MAREMMA PUPS, working stock guard pups, protectors of livestock, family or property, will guard whatever it bonds to. Being raised as livestock. No Sunday calls. 1 (604)796-8557

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560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS /METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

563

MISC. WANTED

WANTED: A 16’ v-back fiberglass canoe, please call: (604)970-1071

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ALDERGROVE; 3215 266A St. 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $398,500 May sell furnished? (778)878-1516

5 ACRES ON THE LAKE 26660 60th Avenue

1.1 ACRES WITH 2 SHOPS 23154 70A Avenue

Beautiful 3 level 4 bedroom home on private 5 acres in Langley Township. This property has it all including a 40 x 50 shop complete with guest accommodation. The property is serviced with City water and is situated in an ideal location with all the privacy you could ask for, yet minutes to town with great access to Hwy. 1. Priced at $1,620,000.

3 Bedroom rancher on 1.1 acre situated at the end a cul-de-sac in area of executive homes. The 20 x 80 shop makes this an ideal property for the car buﬀ or a place to run your home business. The comfortable rancher features a large open kitchen & eating area . The property is nicely landscaped with a huge deck and a meandering creek on the side. Priced to sell at $559,000.

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PETS

Douglas 778-255-22597

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• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

BRAND NEW Luxury Hotel Queen Mattresses by SERTA

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

477

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

778-997-9582

FURNITURE

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

604-475-7077

341

A L D R G RV E ( 2 6 9 T H & 2 8 T H ) : $825:1br & den above ground. Utilities incl. In- suite laundry. Lots of natural light. No smoking. References required. 1yr lease. Available June 1. Contact Mike 604.537.4349 The Scrapper

548

TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

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

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 Bdrm apts available now. Central location. Ph: 604-317-1926

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

627

HOMES WANTED

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OKANAGAN PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1999 MH 14x66 plus10x10 glass/alum sunroom. 2 bdr 2 bth. $49,900 8-22885 Trans Canada Hwy, Hope, BC. Call 612-1963.

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AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking.

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Cedar Park Estates $79,000 Double wide 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths CLEAN & well-kept Home w/ Large rooms, tons of storage. Owners (22years) have added on Large 18x8 Dining room for your family gathering. 2 Paved Driveways, Covered Parking & 2 Storage Sheds. Beautiful Manicured yard backs onto green space. Great 55+ Community with Clubhouse & Caring Neighbors. Pad Rent $530 Pet allowed dog or cat.

$IBSNJOH $PVOUSZ )PNF t $1,074,000 New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

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Custom 2 Storey 4 Bdrm 3 BA home on 4.8A Large Sunken LR, Formal DR, Huge FR both with French doors to Aggregate Patio's. Honduras Mahogany floors, Suspended Stairway, floor & window moldings, & sills. Kitchen entails Beachwood Cabinetry, Granite counters, & Slate floors. 4 Fireplaces 3 gas, 1 wood stove. Beautiful Mahogany suspended staircase leads to 4 large Bdrms. Spacious Den on main for your home ofc. Fully fenced main yard, incl. many species of shrubs, flowers, & ornamental trees. Stamped concrete, newer Vinyl Windows & Roof. Large oversized Garage, Concrete Slab in Back Yard to build your shop. 2 Drives. Drilled well, Partially cleared. Steps to Wix Brown School. A Touch of TLC required.

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

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2861 BERGMAN STREET

$460,000

2722 - 273 STREET

1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER

Room for all the toys and then some check out this 4 bedroom custom built home on 1 acre in west abby on no thru street with huge parking area for R.V. or work vehicles this rancher has a very friendly floor plan and is perfect for family living or retirement living, if you like entertaining in the summertime or not this is a must see.

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#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

$214,000

1/4 ACRE WITH SHOP

WELCOME FAMILY & FRIENDS OVER The great location (backs onto school yard) great view of mountains, all from you oak country kitchen with large eating area, 3 bedrooms up plus ensuite and fully finished bsmt. The enclosed garage could be a 1 bedroom suite you gotta see this one. p.s. has a large back yard and is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

$495,000

27372 - 32B AVENUE

TWIN FIRS

Dan Flokstra

SHOWS LIKE NEW

Have a look here 3 bedroom rancher with ensuite, hot water heat and is wheelchair friendly very clean and neat on a large lot with a separate 22 X 24 shop. Lots of paved yard and covered patio on a no through street close to schools with a very private back yard. Call to view this great place.

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LISTINGS

$465,000

2979 - 270B STREET

604-857-1100

#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

$200,000

CEDAR PARK TOWNHOME

WANTED

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

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Dan Flokstra

22153 OLD YALE ROAD

604-857-1100

$569,900

1700 SQ. FT IN MURRAYVILLE

This immaculate rancher on a 5ft crawl space has a family room and eating area/kitchen combo with a fabulous sun room also 3 bedrooms and a 3 piece ensuite In a great location in Murrayville. Neat clean and ready to move into.

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604-857-1100

This is the one, over 2500 sq ft of better than new home here with the great room idea with island in kitchen, large deck with sunroom downstairs warm neutral colors throughout everybody has what they need in this home office wet bar, games room, bedrooms for everyone you name it is here and it show like a dream put this on the gotta see list even if you drive by you are going to want to see the inside call today for a showing…

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604-857-1100

23150 FRASER HIGHWAY

$550,000

3/4 ACRE LOT OUT OF ALR

Possibilities here to look at on this busy Fraser Hwy location sewer available home needs work or rezone or home based business anyone. Check this one out.

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604-857-1100

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3175-268 STREET $ 410,000 1/4 ACRE LOT

Close to everything large lot, room for a shop, mortgage helper already in 4 bedrooms for main floor and two more downstairs. Lots of parking and room to move around both in the yard and house so have look here. New furnace and hot water tank newer roof.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.

604-857-1100

#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE

$217,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT

Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.

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26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

Dan Flokstra

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Payments with taxes = $413.28 Total paid = $9,555 + taxes. Residual value = $21,263 + taxes, 20,000kms per year. Vehicle not exactly as shown.