Pubdate: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 Source: Langley Advance (CN BC) Copyright: 2004 Lower Mainland Publishing Group Inc. Contact: http://www.langleyadvance.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1248 Author: Amber Turgeon ADDICTION RECOVERY: HOME SEEKS EXPANSION Wagner Hills, a non-profit addiction recovery facility in Glen Valley, wants to increase its program to provide 50 beds. An addiction recovery facility in Glen Valley wants to help more men in need. Wagner Hills Farm Society wants to build two more dormitories, boosting its addiction recovery program from 23 to 50 beds. Wagner Hills has operated its non-profit, Christian-based program for adult males with drug and alcohol abuse problems on its 44.47 acres at 8061 - 264th St. since 1981. It is funded by private donations, government grants, and revenue from farm operations. "The 23 residents who live on the farm come predominantly for healing and freedom from addictions," said Township planner William Ulrich. He said more than 1,400 men have lived at Wagner Hills Farms for up to six months at a time. The residents help operate the farm through their recovery, raising beef and dairy cows, pigs, and chickens, and cultivating three acres of blueberries. They also work on a wood lot, a hay field, a large garden, a greenhouse, and nursery for groundcover plants. Councillor Howie Vickberg commented that facilities like Wagner Hills are "desperately needed," throwing his support behind the proposal. The public will be able to discuss the expansion plans at a public hearing. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D