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By KRISTYL CLARK Aldergrove Star
PATTI TUBBS PHOTO The winning photo of jockey Frank Fuentes was taken by Patti Tubbs at Hastings Racecourse. The image of the mud-covered jockey, taken shortly after he’d won a race, earned the amateur photographer the 2013 Jockey Club of Canada Sovereign Award in the photography media category. Tubbs received the award on April 11 in Toronto.
Her story is one of tragedy, personal health issues and broken dreams. It is also one of unimaginable courage and perseverance. While Patti Tubbs may no longer be able to saddle up and ride like she used to, the 48-year-old single mother surviving on a $900 disability pension, recently rode off into the sunset with a pretty nice award. The Abbotsford resident, who makes ends meet by delivering pizza and occasionally selling one of her racing-related photos at Hastings Racecourse, was honoured with the 2013 Jockey Club of Canada Sovereign Award in the photography media category presented in Toronto on April 11. Her winning entry — a candid shot of muddy-faced veteran jockey, Frank Fuentes, heading back to the winner’s circle after a victory at Hastings Racecourse — captures a frozen moment of victory. It’s a feeling Patti, herself, is still digesting. “I was absolutely shocked when I heard my name announced,” said Patti, who has been entering that particular awards category for the past three years and has been following Fuentes around for the past year to get her ‘perfect’ shot. “I did think the photo was one of my best ones, but winning was something I never expected. I still can’t really believe it.” The man in front of the lens is a big fan of the winning portrait, she adds. “Frank loved it — that pic just says I love my job, even in the mud. He has been a really good sport about letting me follow him around.”
Despite being born without a hip socket, Patti managed to work as a youngster in the barns at Hastings Racecourse for her mother Maureen, a respected trainer in a small stable. Patti’s father Gerry and brother Chris were outriders. It was 1999 when things turned upside down in the Tubbs’ family. Maureen was driving her minivan to work from their farm in Aldergrove when a speeding car ran a red light at Cassiar and Hastings Street, just minutes away from the racetrack. Maureen died at the scene. “It was a really tough time,” recalled Patti of the accident that turned her entire world upside down. “I was struggling both emotionally and physically. I had 37 surgeries, 34 of them on my legs. I simply couldn’t continue doing physical work at the racetrack anymore but there was no way I was going to give up the life I loved, being around horses and the people in the industry.” Rather than abandon the race track, which has been a second home for Patti for most of her life, she discovered a whole new appreciation for the horses and the people in the industry behind the lens of her daughter’s unused camera. “I bought a camera for my daughter (Amanda)— she wanted to take photography at school,” she said. “It didn’t pan out, so I picked it up and started snapping shots during morning workouts and eventually trainers, owners, jockeys, grooms and hot walkers began supporting me by purchasing them.” SEE: Page 5
Township taking delivery of new, stronger mailboxes By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press
The squeaky wheel gets the grease – or in Langley’s case, new mailboxes. Township Councillor Steve Ferguson raised the issue of community mailbox thefts very publicly, going after Canada Post after his Brookswood neighbourhood box was compromised no fewer than 10 times. In the last case, Canada Post had his mail redirected to the post office in Langley City,
while they repaired his mailbox. He was outraged that the office was only open until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, leaving working people with no ability to pick up mail. “I’ve been working with Canada Post ever since,” said Ferguson. Now new, more secure community mailboxes are popping up all over Langley. “My understanding is that they will be putting in the new community mailboxes
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Resident wins war over water hookup Petition over excessive costs gets Township’s attention By DAN FERGUSON Black Press
When Hank Hildebrandt saw the assessment, he couldn’t believe what the Township of Langley was going to charge him for a new municipal water line. Hildebrandt, who operates a fiveacre farm in the 5300 block of 238 Street, was assessed $42,000 for his share of a connection to the East Langley Water Supply Project, payable in installments over several years. To actually tie into the water line would cost another $5,000 to $7,000 to install the necessary plumbing and decommission the well he uses. The Township estimated it would cost around $1.3 million to connect about 30 properties, including the Hildebrandt farm, to the new system. The property owners were being assessed more than $500 per metre of taxable frontage to cover the projected cost. “They really tried to hose us,” Hildebrandt told Black Press last week, as he related how he and his neighbours fought and won a battle over the connection cost that dropped the price by a substantial margin. Hildebrandt obtained several estimates, including a written quote from a Langley civil engineering
company, that suggested the line could be built for a lot less money, about a quarter of the quoted price. He also circulated a petition among residents that called the proposed assessments “grossly overestimated” and urged council to investigate a less expensive installation.” Ken Kostiuk, one of 25 homeowners who signed the petition, said the cost was way out of line given the soil conditions. “It’s nothing but sand [which is easy to dig up],” Kostiuk said. Then the price came down. An unsigned April 4 memo from the engineering division to mayor and council said the initial estimate of $1.3 million was prepared “before having a design in place” and included “engineering, property costs and contingencies.” After a competition between three companies, the winning bid to install the water line was $600,000, which engineering boosted by $200,000 to $800,000 to include “some contingency for unforeseen items.” Based on that, the amount the residents were assessed was cut from $521 to $320 per metre of taxable frontage. The note takes issue with the lower written bid Hildebrandt obtained, saying it wasn’t clear if the quote
included valve fittings, fire hydrants and road work. “Contract unit rates supplied through a competitive bid process are confidential, but staff can confirm that the unit rates submitted for supplying and installing just 200mm PVC watermain in all three bids are less than what was provided by [the quote obtained by Hildebrandt], which was obtained without the benefit of a competitive bid process,” the memo says. The cost to Hildebrandt was reduced from $42,000 to $25,000, and his neighbours have seen their assessed costs drop by similar amounts. “They [the Township] should still back off a whole lot more as far as I’m concerned,” Hildebrandt said. “I can live with it,” he added, “but I don’t like it. “It still stinks.” Kostiuk said he’s since learned that residents of another nearby neighbourhood who voted against connecting to the water line have reconsidered and may be willing to connect if they get the same deal. The $33.5 million East Langley Water Supply project is the biggest ever undertaken by the Township of Langley’s engineering department, with 14 kilometres of water main and a booster pump station.
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Hank Hildebrandt and his neighbours challenged a Township of Langley estimate to connect them to a new municipal water line and won a 40 per cent rollback. Now, some other residents nearby are reconsidering their rejection of the planned service.
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The Greater Vancouver Zoo is helping bring back the endangered Oregon Spotted Frog species with a release of eggs. This was the first year the zoo was able to breed the frogs in a captive environment.
The endangered Oregon spotted frog has hope for a comeback thanks to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. On Friday, staff from the zoo, along with wildlife biologists from the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team released tadpoles into their natural wetland environment near Agassiz, in an area specifically modified and enhanced to meet the frogs’ habitat needs. “We are extremely proud as this was the first year that we attempted breeding the frogs in a captive envi-
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frogs. Another potential threat is the chytrid fungus which is native to Africa and has caused significant loss of amphibian populations in many parts of the world. The Oregon Spotted Frog is now limited to four sites within B.C., one in the Aldergrove area and three in the Agassiz area. The Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team was formed in 1999. Since then, the zoo has been actively involved with the recovery team and the breeding program.
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The outgoing president of Aldergrove United Youth Soccer has been playing the game since age five, coached by his dad in Horseshoe Bay over 50 years ago. Bill Ede has been active with the sport through all those years and likely will continue to contribute for many years to come. Bill played for the Vancouver Metro Premier “Trollers” for ten years, then went on to coach to an Imperial Cup. He also established his own business, Bill’s Boatworks, which he brought with him to Aldergrove when he started his own family in Aldergrove 20 years ago. He started out here coaching his three children’s teams and saw the need for keeping the sport affordable and enjoyable for the youths, as well as the need for turf field improvements. Bill has worked diligently with Aldergrove Rotary and other community volunteers, and the Township of Langley, to see significant upgrades to sports fields at Aldergrove Athletic Park in recent years. Aldergrove’s United youth club has about 530 players registered, both genders and ages
five to 17, for the fall season. To entice more players to try it out the club has offered a spring league that runs ten weeks until the end of June. This league has 215 youths registered, currently playing every Monday night. “Half of them are new players, and we keep it inexpensive to participate,” says Bill. “Our club has no money issues, referee issues or field issues, and we do our best to keep our fees low while maintaining quality. We have a good team leading and great resources for refereeing and training.” Bill has served six years as president and now moves aside for new president Leah Bloome, but he will remain active as a volunteer. Bill continues to serve as vice chair of the Fraser Valley Football Club and Fraser Valley Youth Soccer District, as well as manager of the Aldergrove Over-40 men’s team. His experience in managing two provincial championships hosted by Aldergrove in recent years has also led him to be called on to assist with the Premier Cup hosted by Langley Football Club at McLeod Park this July.
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The Aldergrove chapter of the Back Country Horsemen Society of BC is saddling up to celebrate the not-for-profit organization’s 25th anniversary. To commemorate the significant milestone, members are taking part in an upcoming three-day bash – equestrian-style, of course – and are encouraging the public to participate. From May 30 to June 1, 300 to 350 campers, 115 horses and attendees from all over B.C. are expected to trot on over to the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Centre, 21973 132 Ave., for Rendezvous 2014 – an annual fundraiser held in various locations across B.C. This year’s event, co-hosted by the Aldergrove and Yarrow Chapters of the Back Country Horsemen Society of BC, will offer plenty to do, according to Peter Thiessen, vice chair of the Aldergrove chapter and chair of Rendezvous 2014. “Whether you attend RV2014 with your horse or not ... there will be lots to see and do – and eat of course,” he said of the family friendly fête that will include some big-ticket entertainment, including a live performance by Canadian Country Music Award nominee and former Aldergrove resident Aaron Pritchett, with special guests One More Girl – a CCMA winner. “For those who are camping with their horses, there will be opportunities for trail rides. And for those who don’t own horses, there are plenty of events to keep you busy.” Preston GM Sunrise Trailers Vendors Fair will showcase a wide selection of GM Trucks and a
complete line of horse trailers, including equestrian vendors and educational guest speakers. There will also be a performance by the Langley Riders Drill team, a hoof & woof contest, auditing of expert clinicians: Glenn Stewart, Sam Sunderland and Debbie Hughes, packing competitions and much more. In the past, the Rendezvous has been open to members of the Back Country Horsemen – this year it’s a public event that all ages are encouraged to attend. “This year we decided to do it differently,” said Thiessen, who joined the group back in 2005. “We felt it was important for the public to see what it is we do in regards to the horse community and hopefully encourage others to come and join our organization, whether it’s the Aldergrove, Yarrow or one of the various other groups throughout the province.” Back Country Horsemen of BC is a 100 per cent volunteerrun organization that focuses on safety for horses and riders, environmental stewardship, trail building and maintenance. The group started in Langley, back in 1989 by a small group of equine enthusiasts, including founder Jim McCrae. “Jim realized that British Columbia could use an organization like this to band together recreational riders,” said Thiessen. “Today, Jim – who will be at the event – is still a driving force that never misses a chance to discuss Back Country Horsemen.” With the combined good efforts of that small group, Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia (BCHBC) received
official ‘not for profit’ status on June 11, 1991. BCHBC today provides: • An environment for equestrians who are interested in trail riding and the back country; • A social, safe learning atmosphere where people of all ages and experience can enjoy trail riding and the wilderness experience. The group is always open to having extra hands to help out, notes Thiessen. “We could always use more volunteers – a lot of what we do is volunteer-based.” Thiessen also credits the corporate sponsors and the Township of Langley for their continued suppo rt. “We continue to be moved by the corporate support — without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, along with the political support we’ve received from the TOL — in particular, the funding in the completion of the South Langley Regional Trail.” Whether you’re interested in joining the Back Country Horsemen or to just come for the party, Thiessen encourages anyone and everyone to come swing by. “Come and see all the different educational of what’s going on – come for just one day or all three. It’s going to be a significant event with people coming from all over to attend.” All entertainment is included with the purchase of a Super Saturday pass. Admission to the grounds starts at 9 a.m To purchase your tickets online, visit www.bchorsemen.org. Anyone with questions regarding tickets or registration are asked to email RV2014@shaw.ca.
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Patti Tubbs, left, and her daughter Amanda travelled to Toronto last month as Patti accepted a national award for her photo of a mud-covered jockey. delighted. “She would have given me a big hug and cried with me… I know she’d be very proud.”
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Gerry, who was watching online from his home at 100 Mile house, was the first to call and congratulate her on her victory. “My dad was jumping up and down and scared his dog,” she laughed. “He was really proud of me…. I think we were both crying, I don’t remember.” Joining Patti in person at the awards dinner was Amanda, 20, who works as a server for Boston Pizza in Aldergrove. The two made the 3,300-km trip from Vancouver to Toronto — it was only the second time the two had ever been on an airplane. To help the women make the trek, a horse owner who doesn’t wish to be identified donated the airfare for Patti, while other contributions from Hastings horsemen helped cover hotel and food costs. “It was so nice to have her there with me — she is my best friend,” said Patti. “It wouldn’t have happened without so many of my friends at Hastings helping out with the funding.” In addition to the award, a race on opening day at Hastings Racecourse last Sunday (April 26) has been designated in her name. “We all want Patti to know how proud we are of her accomplishments,” said Hastings Racecourse general manager Darren MacDonald. “Patti is the first photographer from Western Canada to win a Sovereign Award and the first female winner since 1985.” Not having her own mother around to help celebrate her accomplishment, hasn’t been easy for Patti. However, she takes comfort in knowing she’d be
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VICTORIA – Last week’s column on Earth Day myths attracted a fair amount of criticism. One tireless member of the “Alberta tar sands killing the planet” crowd scolded me for daring to mention that 60 per cent of the oil pollution in the oceans around North America comes from natural seeps. That’s eight times more than all pipeline and tanker spills combined, and it’s been going on 24 hours a day for the last 10,000 years or so. This fact blows another hole in the carefully crafted narrative that only Canadian oil exports to Asia would destroy our delicate ecosystems. That narrative is why the daily Alaska supertankers along the B.C. coast are ignored, as is the barbaric shale oil rush in North Dakota that can be seen from space. U.S. oil barons are flaring off the vast volume of natural gas that comes up with the more valuable light crude, while the U.S. environment lobby obsesses over the Keystone XL pipeline. Here’s another one that may upset people indoctrinated by our school system, media and our supposedly green B.C. Liberal government. B.C.’s recent pine beetle epidemic was caused by human carbon emissions, right? Everybody knows that. Gordon Campbell hammered
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the point home in speeches for years. In 2012 I participated in a B.C. forests ministry tour of facilities where hardy seedlings are grown for reforestation. Test plantings were also underway to see if the range of southern tree species is shifting northward due to climate change. During the bus ride, I asked the province’s top forest scientists if Campbell was right. The answer? We don’t have enough evidence to conclude that. As for shifting tree habitat, those decadeslong experiments are continuing. The scientists confirmed what I already knew, which is that the most recent bark beetle epidemic is the latest of many. It’s the largest “on record,” but the record goes back less than a century. In 2008 I interviewed Lorne Swanell on the occasion of his 100th birthday. A graduate of UBC’s school of forest engineering, Swanell began his career with the forests ministry in 1930. After a year as a ranger, he was assigned to the Kamloops region to help deal with a pine beetle epidemic. Conventional wisdom on the latest outbreak holds that it spread so far because of a lack of cold winters, attributed to human carbon emissions. I grew up in northern B.C., and my last two visits to the Peace country were
both in January. In 2004 I recall changing planes on the tarmac of Prince George airport, moving briskly in the daytime temperature near -40 C. That night, and subsequent nights, the mercury dropped to -50 C. In January 2013 I returned for some discussions on the Enbridge pipeline route, and experienced a relatively balmy -30 C in the daytime. So when I hear people talk about the end of cold winters in northern B.C. because of global warming, it’s difficult to square with personal experience. I can hear the rebuttals already. It takes long periods of extreme cold to kill the pine beetle. How long? Longer than those ones, of course. Similarly flexible theories are being advanced to explain the 17-year “pause” in Earth’s average surface temperature rise, the growing Antarctic ice sheet, and this past winter’s “polar vortex.” If anyone has substantial evidence that CO2 from human activity was the trigger mechanism for the latest beetle outbreak in B.C., I’d like to see it. But please, spare me the affirmations of quasi-religious faith that often pass for climate change arguments today. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable, because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits. There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that, in combination with oilsands extraction, there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada. Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C., with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly-paid, permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery, which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition, there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. The federal and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction, which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan, and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work. We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites and it proves recentlyconstructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C., so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be upfront about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers, please contact your local MP and say so. The federal government will make a decision on Northern Gateway this month.
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Freedom leads to true diversity Editor: The initial controversy in the Law Society of B.C. about Trinity Western University’s proposed law school is now over. Young people in British Columbia and beyond can look forward to attending law school in Langley. It will be a distinctive, new option. Now that the directors of the Law Society of BC have decided, in a 20 to 6 vote, to accept TWU graduates, three key points should be made. First, since The Federation of Law Societies of Canada, after an 18-month study, approved the TWU proposal, the B.C. body had no reason to be opposed. Second, at present many universities in the U.S. and elsewhere have similar faith and conduct requirements. They have produced fine attorneys. Third, the argument that TWU graduates could not be good lawyers because they have agreed to a university policy upholding traditional marriage is deeply flawed. The TWU policy deals with behaviour while the students are at TWU, not with a life-long commitment. Also, about 50 per cent of Canadians support this view. Further, as every lawyer knows, concerning any social policy, whether rooted in the constitution, the Charter, or legislation, numerous lawyers are in opposition. On major policies dealing with capital punishment, euthanasia, compulsory vaccination, de-
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Star letter writers find some of the comments made about Trinity Western University’s proposed faculty of law to be an attack on freedom of religion. criminalizing marijuana, same-sex marriage, etc., the country is rife with lawyers on both sides of the issue. The TWU law school won’t cause or affect that reality.
Read history, lawyers. Freedom prescribes diversity and social progress has come through dissenting minorities, not by imposition of views by majorities. John H. Redekop, Abbotsford
themselves are illogical. For instance, he raises the lawyers’ oath by interpreting it to say that lawyers must uphold the law as interpreted a certain way. If lawyers were so bound to uphold the law, no law could ever be changed again. Absurd. The oath actually requires lawyers to uphold the rule of law, which is essential to a democracy. Lawyers have risked their lives for centuries to use the rule of law to change existing laws to establish basic human rights, including the right to free speech, belief and assembly. That would not have been possible if the law societies in those days had barred lawyers who held certain unpopular beliefs, for instance that women should have the vote, that slavery should be abolished or that religious groups should not be persecuted. A lawyer’s oath also requires the lawyer not to pervert the law to favour or prejudice any-
one. Barring Trinity grads from professions because of their beliefs and their voluntary association with the university is as prejudicial as it can get. Are we seriously being asked to turn back the clock and support a drive to deny certain people the right to practice a profession in B.C., because of their beliefs? The law society, or any other professional regulator, has no business regulating our personal beliefs and acting as the Thought Police. Meanwhile, there is not one shred of evidence that Trinity grads would be anything other than competent lawyers with a high standard of practice. Hopefully, sanity will prevail when lawyers are asked to vote on this matter in a few months, and they will uphold the decision of the law society benchers. Cos Van Wermeskerken, Langley
Incinerator electricity would be costly Editor: If Metro Vancouver builds its garbage incinerator, it will have to be classed as ‘green’ renewable energy, which Metro would sell to BC Hydro for four times current Hydro rates.
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Lawyers are bound to uphold rule of law Editor: Religious freedom and freedoms of conscience, thought, expression and assembly have come under serious threat lately. The Law Society of B.C. recently approved the proposed law school at Trinity Western University by an overwhelming vote of the benchers. However, immediately following the vote, a lawyer from Victoria was able to garner a few hundred signatures to force the law society to revisit the matter, by calling for a vote by all lawyers in B.C. This lobbyist would like to have the law society ignore the Supreme Court of Canada and deny students graduating from TWU the right to practise their profession in B.C., because of their beliefs or choice of assembly. Fortunately, none of the arguments brought forth by the lobbyist have any basis of fact supporting them, and the arguments
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These higher rates would be passed on to all B.C. residents. So, if you’re OK with that, do nothing. Otherwise, do something and quickly. Proponents argue that the ash residue is “only� 10 per cent and not 20 per cent. Is
Past intrusions Editor: I find it quite laughable that one of the main reasons for the defeat of the tree cutting ban was listed as property owners’ rights. In the wake of such intrusion as RV parking bylaws, secondary suite regulations, height variances etc., it seems Langley Township council has trouble maintaining a consistent line of reasoning. N. Johnson, Langley
anyone OK with even 70 tonnes of toxic ash being landfilled somewhere in B.C. for at least 50 years? Oh, and goodbye to recycling, it’s combustible. Gary Huntbatch, Abbotsford
Canada Post lauded Editor: My husband and family were posted with the military to Germany in 1960. During our duration there, we travelled extensively. We met a Dutch family during a camping trip and over the years a strong relationship developed, corresponding and visiting many times between Holland and Germany and later Holland and Canada.
Last week, I received a letter from Holland – the envelope reflected my name, Langley, BC, the postal code, and Canada. – no street address at all. I thought it was an Easter card. You can imagine my surprise to see a Christmas card. Canada Post took the time to track my address and deliver the long-overdue letter. Thank you for going the extra mile. Aileen McCormick, Langley
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Walkers can enjoy activities and entertainment and will receive a free snack after the walk. Everyone who finishes will receive a commemorative crest. Awards will be presented to the oldest walker and the elementary school, secondary school, organization, and family with the most walkers. As well, all participants are eligible to win draw prizes. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division 604.533.6068 tol.ca/events
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Seed saving workshop Guest speakers Seed swap Garden exhibits and displays Kids craft corner Purchase high tea from the Suburban Spoon food truck
Age-friendly Strategy Stakeholder Workshops The Township of Langley, with the assistance of the Seniors Advisory Committee, is preparing an Age-friendly Strategy to guide and support age-friendly initiatives in the community.
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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 3 11am - 2pm Costco 20499 - 64 Avenue Erin Enns Water Wise Program 604.546.0345 water@leps.bc.ca
The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources.
Third Annual Clean Up Langley Day Help make Langley sparkle and shine! Take part in the third annual Clean Up Langley Day! Businesses, community groups, families, and individuals are encouraged to take part in this community-wide cleanup. Participants can choose to work in a specific neighbourhood and everyone who takes part will be provided with the necessary supplies.
Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998
Sunday, May 4 12:00pm – Registration and entertainment begins 1:30pm – Walk begins Place: Fort Langley National Historic Site Location: 23433 Mavis Avenue
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The tradition continues as the public is invited to walk, run, bike, or push a stroller in a five or 10 kilometre route. The Langley Walk is presented each year by the Township of Langley and the City of Langley, and this year the free, family event will be held: Date: Time:
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Redhawks rugby soaring By GARY AHUJA Black Press
Everybody likes a winner. And that is what is happening on the pitch with the D.W. Poppy Redhawks rugby program. “It started two or three years ago when we had a really big junior group come through,” explained Kyle Barry, who coaches the Poppy senior team alongside Mike Munsie. “They started playing and taking to the sport,” Barry explained about the Poppy core, who are now in Grade 12. Of this year’s 26 players on the senior team — which is ranked sixth in the province among Double-A boys teams heading into the playoffs — 18 are in Grade 12. “They had a very tough road last year, but they made it to provincials (last year),” Barry said about the senior team which wound up finishing 16th. “But that raised a lot of eyebrows here from the our juniors and our juniors came out in droves.” Poppy had about 30 players come out for the junior team this season and has also GARY AHUJA PHOTO put together a solid season. D.W. Poppy Redhawks’ Jared Anderson tackles a Charles Best Blue Devils ball carrier — with Wes Foss providing support The Redhawks are 1-1 in the playoffs —during junior boys rugby playoff action at Poppy last week (April 23). The Redhawks won this game 18-17 but lost to the — they beat the Charles Best Blue Devils Terry Fox Ravens on Monday. Poppy was scheduled to play the Langley Saints yesterday (Wednesday) after The Star’s press last week but lost to the Terry Fox Ravens deadline. Both teams have already qualified for the upcoming Fraser Valley championships. on Monday — and faced the Langley Saints yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Both Langley teams have qualified for the
Fraser Valley championships and the game was to determine which team came fifth in the Upper Fraser Valley. The junior team is coached by Carl Hunter and Bryan Gill. “For a team that I would say three quarters of them have never played rugby before, to come in and have done this, that is absolutely spectacular,” Barry said. The senior Redhawks were 4-2 during league play and they are expected to host a Fraser Valley semifinal game on May 8. A victory would guarantee a spot at the provincial championships at the end of the month. The top three teams from the Fraser Valleys qualify while the fourth-place finisher will play a wildcard game to see which team moves on. And Barry says the team has their eyes on a return trip to provincials — and a finish in the top eight in B.C. Barry said the returnees from last year got a taste of the provincials, “and want it bad.” “We can definitely adapt our game play to what our opposition brings to the table,” he said. “We are strong on the forwards, strong on the backs.” The senior squad is led by standouts Gino Paolella and Nick Vandergoes, Matthew Theodore, Kyle Sagert and Brodie Muench as some of the team’s catalysts.
Potomak earns camp invite for Team Canada next week
Aldergrove’s Sarah Potomak was among the 80 female hockey players invited to attend the U18 BC Cup. The players were split among four teams who faced off in Salmon Arm from April 23 to 27. The event was for players born in 1997 and 1998. Those selected to attend were invited based on evaluations done this past season by BC Hockey’s female high performance evaluators. Players from this camp will advance to the team BC provincial camp May 16 to 19 in Lake Cowichan. Potomak, who plays for the Kelowna-based Pursuit of Excellence program, represented Canada last month at the U18 world hockey championships in Helsinki. She helped Canada win the gold and had five goals and eight points in five games. Up next for Potomak is the national women’s team program’s strength and conditioning camp, which takes place May 7 to 11 at Hamilton’s McMaster University.
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Aldergrove’s Sarah Potomak is high on the radar of Team Canada’s U18 national women’s team program. Potomak helped the squad win gold last month at the world championships in Helsinki and is off to Hamilton next week for the Canadian team program’s strength and conditioning camp.
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PETS 477
PETS
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TONY’’S PAINTING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551
GARAGE SALES
REAL ESTATE 627
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551
GARAGE SALES
ALDERGROVE
2nd Annual West Abby Station GARAGE SALE Sat, May 3rd, 9am-noon Sponsored by Wes Jamison MacDonald Realty, Langley BC .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd Jobs. Comm/Res. Inside/Outside * Gardening Beds * Weed Removal REMOVAL OF ANYTHING/SIZE Incl. appliances Dave 604-825-0066
PETS 454
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REAL ESTATE ACREAGE
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PLUMBING
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Don’t Miss Out! 62 acres, Endless Possibilities. 5500 sq. ft. house. 1500 ft. of lake-shore. www.lakeoftheprairieshome.ca www.lakeoftheprairiesproperty.ca Jackie 1-306744-2399 1-306-744-7432 Watch online for open house.
Horse Property Wanted REQUIRE 4 - 30 ACRES fenced; barn with stalls to accommodate 6-9 horses; dry land / no creeks; Indoor Riding Arena; House in good cond with 4 + bedrooms. Call: John Wojnarowski Royal LePage Northstar Realty (604)838-2331 www.homeandacreage.ca
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Dairy Distribution Business for products of a national leading dairy supplier in Kamloops and surrounding area. Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition. 250-828-7855
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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
The Scrapper
HOMES FOR RENT
ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm house, cls to amen. shopping, bus, schools. Avail May 1st. 778-668-0500 Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
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696
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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RENTALS RENT TO OWN
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STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422
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2005 25’ 5th wheel, $8,500. obo. 1998 truck with hitch, $5,500 obo. Phone Jerry 604-850-0749
TRANSPORTATION 810
MARINE
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Recreation Paradise Year Round! Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.
CARS - DOMESTIC
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FLEETWOOD, lge 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $900 incl net, lndry/cable, utils, w/d,dw. No smkg/pet 604-3724644
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612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
APARTMENT/CONDO
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TRANSPORTATION
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SOUTH FACING, END UNIT TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF WALNUT GROVE
The Perfect End Unit. Are you looking for a unit in a great complex but need some privacy. This is it. This meticulous end unity has what you are looking or including 3 spacious bedrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, recently done roof, 2 gas fireplaces, lots of parking, and a huge master bedroom, private south facing back yard and walking distance to everything. All in a very well managed complex. You don’t want to miss out. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing. 604-857-1100.
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#76 8716 Walnut Grove Drive
RETIREMENT RANCHER TOWNHOUSE WITH LOFT IN ABBOTSFORD Here is the perfect home for your retirement. This end unit townhome in a gated community has the master on the main and two extra spacious bedrooms up, in popular Elwood Estates. You will love this layout with its bright, spacious, open plan which includes vaulted ceilings all freshly painted. This 19+ complex is the perfect place to call home. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing. 604-857-1100.
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#96 - 31406 Upper Maclure Road, Abbotsford
ALMOST NEW 1/2 DUPLEX WITH NO STRATA IN CLOVERDALE
SOLD!
Yes just as I said....NO STRATA. Ever wanted to own but dislike the thought of strata fees? Well here is the place for you and your family to take advantage of townhouse style living without strata fees. This two storey end unit located across from a beautiful park is sure to impress. With its beautiful finishes and well apportioned rooms you will love it from top to bottom. Includes maple cabinets, granite counters, and tile backsplash as well as a cozy dinning, and living areas. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing. 604-857-1100.
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ENGINES - GAS ......................................... $139.95 TRANSMISSIONS ....................................... $49.95 STARTERS .................................................... $17.95 ALTERNATORS............................................. $17.95 FRT BUMPER COVERS - 190-1 .................. $59.95 ALL BUCKET SEATS - MANUAL ............... $19.95 ALL BENCH SEATS...................................... $24.95 ANY PLAIN STEEL WHEEL .......................... $7.95 HOODS .......................................................... $40.95 FENDERS ...................................................... $20.95 CAR DOORS.................................................. $34.95 TRK. VAN SUV DOORS ............................... $44.95 Now That’s a Deal!
Yes indeed this home and shop are in a class by themselves. This 5000 plus sq. foot home plus 33 x 50 shop on over an acre are sure to wow. From 7 bdrms and 3 baths, to a gourmet kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors this one is sure to impress. Plus all the room you need for parking. Thinking of a home based business this is the spot. Too much to list, call today and see it for yourself. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100
23017 72 Avenue, Langley $
990,000
OUTSTANDING MURRAYVILLE FAMILY HOME WITH ROOM FOR THE INLAWS
SOLD!
Just as the title says. This executive home located in upper Murrayville has it all. A beautiful office for your home based business plus room for a suite...on top of all this you get 4 generous sized bedrooms, a luxurious master ensuite, a huge kitchen for your families chef, and room for entertaining. All located in Upper Murrayville near schools, shopping, rec centers and golf courses. First time offered, don’t pass it by. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing. 604-857-1100.
5071 224 Street, Langley
719,000
$
THE PERFECT RANCHER WITH LOFT IN ALDERGROVE
SOLD!
This nicely updated rancher has everything you’re looking for in a home. From three well appointed bedrooms, to beautiful designer kitchen and bathrooms. This one has the upgrades that are sure to impress plus RV parking and a loft rec-room. Call Verne Stel today for more details 604-857-1100.
2457 271A Street
529,900
$
“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.” Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca 792-1221
04/14W_PP30
NICELY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE HOME WITH A HUGE SHOP ON A QUIET ACREAGE.
43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack
Verne Stel
604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca
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RANCHER WALK OUT BASEMENT
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$1,400,000
BRADNER ASSEMBLY ZONED PROPERTY
9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.
$875,000
This is the one you’ve been waiting for, 1800 sq ft with a view of Langley City on a 1/3 acre lot. With back yard access and a workshop to boot could have suites for income or help. This is a custom built home with all the features and 9’ ceilings as well not a drive by, neat and clean or spotless is a better word to describe this one. Have it all in a great location of the city. Building a hot rod…bring it here.
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2211-256 STREET
E C I R P W HOT NE
4.4 ACRES
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LISTINGS WANTED
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$159,900
#44-26892-FRASER HWY
$1,800,000
26 ACRES
All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.
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5568-201A STREET
This is the one you have been waiting for. A large over 3000 sq ft bsmt home on a private lot close to everything. This home has lots of room from the great kitchen area to a family room on the main floor and a large master bedroom plus a fully finished bsmt with wet bar and large patio and sundeck. Home has a newer roof and a small barn. Bring the family and bring the critters, this is your new home.
27691 DOWNES ROAD
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
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$850,000
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 $79,900
$ 400,000
26489- FRASER HWY
MICHAUD GARDENS
COMPLETELY REDONE!
1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT
One bedroom condo in a smaller building very good 800 sq ft floor plan. 19 + and bring your pet and your BBQ to this unit and live good. Large deck and the gas fireplace is included in low maintenance fees. Check this one out.
Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.
1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.
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