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Langley Township went to the polls on Nov. 15, but depending on where you cast your ballot, the political landscape was very different. Voter turnout was up by about four per cent when compared to the 2011 election, and hit almost 30 per cent, the highest turnout since 1999, when 40 per cent of voters turned up to the polls. That tracked with increased turnout in several other municipalities, noted Max Cameron, a UBC professor of political science and director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions. Increased turnout was common in communities grappling with

development issues, including Vancouver and Surrey. “There’s been such an expansion of the population, particularly in the suburban areas,” Cameron said. “I thought it might be up,” reelected Mayor Jack Froese said of turnout. Between the contentious issues in play and the get-out-thevote efforts of the candidates, the increase wasn’t unexpected. “I’m happy with 30 [per cent] because it’s still going in the right direction,” Froese said this week. But it still means that about 70 per cent of Township voters didn’t feel a need for a say in their community, he said. And while there was change on council, it wasn’t in the direction many had expected. Groups like Live Langley and the Unelection campaign had been trying to oust Froese, along with most of the sitting councillors. When the dust settled, Froese had won handily, and three new councillors had displaced three veterans – but only one of those

newcomers was endorsed by those seeking all-out change.

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The three newcomers to the Township council are Angie Quaale, Blair Whitmarsh, and Petrina Arnason. Arnason was endorsed by Unelection and has been critical of planned public land sales in Aldergrove, and was part of the campaign to stop the sale of Glen Valley lands. Asked about her election, she noted that since 2011 she has become involved in many groups, activities, and delegations to the council. She was a founding member of Watchers of Langley Forests and has been involved with the local CARP chapter. Her campaign used a combination of advertising, social media, and face-to-face meetings. Whitmarsh wasn’t as well known on the local political scene, but he has strong com-

munity connections through his post as a Trinity Western professor and his church, he said. He also mixed social media with traditional advertising and door knocking, as well as direct mail. “I really tried to be very positive,” Whitmarsh said of his campaign. Angie Quaale is a well-known local business owner and past Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president. Like Whitmarsh, she announced her candidacy months in advance and held a number of events to meet voters in person as voting day approached. Slates have had difficulty finding traction in Langley since the late 1990s, with Live Langley the only attempt this time to create even a small one. Cameron noted that in civic contests, voters are interested in very specific issues – developments, bike lanes, roads, and other immediate practical concerns.

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Planning ahead for new council

Major decisions on issues new and old are facing the incoming mayor and council. by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

Newly re-elected Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese is getting ready to sit down with a council – including three new members – to map out the next four years. He expects all councillors, returning and new, to set out their priorities and issues during a strategic planning session to be held this December, Froese said. One of the obvious themes will be one that came up from all sides during the election campaign: more and better public engagement. Froese has already promised to push for a task force on public engagement. “I’m looking forward to something happening there,” Froese said. Then there will be the stillsimmering issues of development and growth in several neighbourhoods. The council will have to decide what it wants to do about the Brookswood OCP. The last official community plan was voted down in the face of widespread community discontent over a plan that would have increased the population from about 13,200 people to 42,000 over 30 years. “We’ll see if this council wants to move ahead with it this term,” Froese said. A new plan would require money and resources. The failed plan was controversially funded by $500,000 from local landowners. One option is to finish all the neighbourhood plans in Willoughby before moving on, Froese noted. There are two plans left to finish up: Latimer, which is almost ready to come before the council, and the Smith area, still in development. Froese also pledged to try and

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Mayor Jack Froese and the new council will start setting priorities at the start of December for the next four years. improve 208th Street, one of residential Willoughby’s main roads, by rebuilding the 208th Street overpass to four lanes. “It’s a real choke point,” he said. The project would be largely funded by development cost charges (DCCs) from the growth in the community. “If we don’t get it finished in four years, it’ll be a lot of gridlock,” Froese said. He has also talked about looking at pre-emptively widening parts of 208th to the planned four lanes. Right now, widening only takes place in areas after they have been developed. Another major road project,

but one the Township does not have complete control over, is the long-planned new highway interchange at 216th Street. “It looks like the province is starting to move forward on that,” Froese said. The plan would change driving options, and would require a new Township connector south to Glover Road in the Milner area. It would help ease congestion, particularly as 200th Street is near capacity, Froese said. With a new water pipeline about to reach Aldergrove within weeks, almost all the pieces are finally in place for that community to start to grow and develop.

“Aldergrove is an area where we’d like to see some more development activity,” he said. The downtown there needs revitalization. One piece of that is the Aldergrove Recreation Centre and pool. Another could be the piece of Township land on the south-east corner of the community recently rezoned for housing. That potential land sale attracted some local opposition. There is now some interest in the site from a developer, Froese said. Kickstarting a revitalization in Aldergrove has been long in the works. A sewer line was finished six years ago, and the new Core Plan for the downtown more than four years ago. With water almost complete, the civic infrastructure is largely in place. Regional issues, including the upcoming TransLink referendum, may take centre stage. “My focus will have to switch to the referendum,” Froese said of the coming months. South-of-the-Fraser mayors worked together to come up with collective demands for service improvements here, and those were incorporated in the plan that TransLink will be putting forward, Froese said. “We need to get some light rail to Langley,” he said. The plan calls for rail down Fraser Highway from the King George Skytrain station, plus rapid buses up and down 200th Street. Homelessness remains an issue in Langley City, and health services need an upgrade. “Our hospital is bursting at the seams,” said Froese. There are a few issues that didn’t come up much during the campaign, but which will be bigger in the near future, Froese said. “You didn’t see a lot on taxes, in this campaign,” he said. Yet, keeping a lid on spending will be debated, and the many needs of the community will have to be prioritized. The first meeting of the new council and the start of the first four-year term begins with a meeting on Monday, Dec. 1.

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Those issues don’t always lend themselves to the broad shared policies of a civic political party, at least not outside large cities.

Green came close – in two polls

Rick Green entered the race on the attack, wanting to talk about the problems of Froese and the incumbents on council, but not eager to talk about his own tumultuous term as mayor from 2008 to 2011. The term saw strained relations between Green and the rest of council, an admission that he had mislead his council, a vote to censure him, and an RCMP investigation that ultimately did not lead to charges.

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Under Froese the council has made a number of contentious decisions, but the mayor’s personal style has been less confrontational with his council. In this election, Green attacked Froese’s record, and sided with residents upset at hot-button issues like the Brookswood OCP and Willoughby development. Yet Green lost to Froese at every polling place. His closest point to a breakthrough was at the George Preston Recreation Centre poll, where a huge turnout gave Green 1,149 votes to Froese’s 1,176, a narrow margin. Yet Glenwood, in Fernridge, saw Green get 441 to Froese’s 663. The only other place where Green would come close was Coghlan, in rural northeastern Langley, where Green got 160 votes to Froese’s 169. Coghlan’s voter numbers were too small to have much of an impact.

“Just because there’s a councillor who’s on your side and really understands your neighbourhood, doesn’t mean that councillor would be able to get anything done.” Max Cameron

Fort Langley, the longawaited Aldergrove Pool, land sales in Glen Valley, and development in Willoughby. Over the last couple of years, informal connections were forged between residents angry about issues in their neighbourhood with those angry about issues in other neighbourhoods. It was very common for residents from Willoughby to speak up at the Brookswood OCP hearings, or for people from Brookswood to talk about the Coulter Berry building. Yet ultimately, anger stayed localized, and primarily to Brookswood, Fort Langley, and Willoughby. Clint Lee and Kerri Ross of the Live Langley slate were both in the top eight vote-getters in Brookswood, as well as in their home area of Willoughby. Candidates endorsed by Unelection such as Kevin Mitchell and Jackie Mandzak, also did well in Brookswood, but didn’t get much traction outside of the areas of greatest turmoil. Cameron noted that you could make an argument for a ward system out of fractured results like that – but it wouldn’t be a silver bullet. “Just because there’s a councillor who’s on your side and really understands your neighbourhood, doesn’t mean that councillor would be able to get anything done,” Cameron said. Froese was not in favour of a return to wards, which were once used to elect representatives from each Langley neighbour-

Willoughby doesn’t vote

Candidates from Willoughby might have had a better chance if their fellow residents had bothered to go to the polls. The estimated population of Willoughby this year hit 25,920, which makes it the largest neighbourhood in the

Township, passing Walnut Grove’s 24,920 people. Willoughby is eventually expected to more than double again in size It had one of the lowest voter turnout rates out of any community in the Township. Just 3,094 people cast ballots at either R.C. Garnett or Lynn Fripps Elementary Schools, the two polling places for the Willoughby/ Willowbrook area. For comparison, Brookswood, with 13,200 people, saw 3,656 people cast ballots for mayor at its two polling places, more than 500 more votes. Aldergrove, with 12,300

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residents, saw 2,474 ballots cast for one of the mayors. Fort Langley, with a population of just 3,710 saw 1,597 ballots cast for mayor. “Brookswood had an issue,” Froese said, noting the high turnout there. “That brought a lot of people out.” Meanwhile, the demographics in Willoughby are still skewed toward younger people, and many of them are new to the Township. It takes time to get people invested in their new community through local activities, said Froese.

Being responsive to people’s needs is one way to encourage that connection to community, and new voting methods might help in the future. Online voting might become an option in the future, Froese said. Cameron noted that without a sense of community, people can feel isolated, and it’s hard to create common interests. It is when people feel that common interest that they will start to head to the polls. At its current rate of growth, there will be more than 10,000 new residents by the next civic election.

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Demand for change stayed local There were a host of controversial issues from the last three years driving many of the new candidates in the Township: the failed Brookswood/ Fernridge OCP, the Coulter Berry building in

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Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk may withdraw provincial approval for Trinity Western University’s law school. Virk warned TWU this summer and on Nov. 17, wrote an update. “In my letter to you of July 11, 2014, I advised that I may reconsider my consent to the proposed law program at TWU under the Degree Authorization Act if the initial decision of the Benchers of the Law Society of British Columbia approving the program was reversed,” Virk said. TWU is challenging the decisions of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario) and the Law Society of Nova Scotia not to approve the proposed law faculty. Those cases are in court Dec. 16-19 for Nova Scotia and in mid January 2015 for Ontario.

The Law Soceity of B.C. overturned its approval after a member referendum. TWU is challenging that in court. “As you are aware under the terms and conditions of consent TWU must enroll students within three years from the date of consent. As a result, I am considering revoking my consent for TWU’s proposed law program,” Virk wrote. Without law societies in the different provinces and territories giving approval of a law school, the graduates cannot practice in that province or territory. The national Federation of Law Societies approved and some provinces followed that lead. The Prairie provinces approved TWU. Other provinces held their own votes. TWU wanted to open its law school in September 2016 but has faced controversy and opposition on various fronts. The requirement for TWU students and staff to sign a Community Covenant that says they will abstain from sex outside of marriage which is defined as between a man and

woman is at the heart of most opposition. The issue has sparked controversy across the country as people debate whether TWU’s law school can turn out grads that can represent all Canadians. If Virk revokes the provincial approval for the law school, TWU would be back at the drawing board, having to reapply. Virk suggested that could be “when the legal issues have been determined.” The letter was to put TWU on notice that he’s thinking about revoking his approval. “In advance of making that decision, I will accept written submissions from TWU in relation to whether the likely expiry of my consent before the resolution of the impending challenge to the Law Society of British Columbia’s decision should cause me to revoke or change my consent for the proposed program,” Virk said. Virk wants to see TWU’s submission by Nov. 28. The Langley Advance contacted TWU about this issue but it was unable to provide comment before press time.

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Power placed at head of local cops The Langley RCMP has a new head officer, with a history as a murder investigator. by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

The new head of Langley’s RCMP has taken over policing a growing community facing new challenges. Supt. Murray Power has been with the Langley RCMP since 2013, but he first joined the force in the mid1980s, and said he never looked back once he was in uniform. Born in Greater Toronto, Power was a 19-year-old working in a warehouse in 1981 when he decided to join the force: “I heard an ad over the radio, I thought, ‘Now that would be cool,’” he said. He signed up, but was then caught in a hiring freeze. He worked and got married, but when he was 25, the Mounties called and asked if he was still interested. “There really wasn’t much second thought,” Power said. He signed up with full support of his wife. He arrived in B.C. as a rookie, assigned to the Mission detachment, in the fall of 1989. After Toronto, it seemed small and isolated. “My wife wondered if we got isolation pay,” Power joked. Mission’s detachment covers a large area, including swathes of logging roads and small communities out almost to Agassiz. It was a big area and a bit of a rough community in the late 1980s. There was a mur-

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On Tuesday, TransLink announced it will adopt a host of recommendations about how to fix a buggy SkyTrain system that trapped hundreds of passengers last summer. Twice. In less than a week. Ask about almost any other level of government or agency in B.C., from your local council to the provincial Parliament to the Agricultural Land Commission, and you’ll find some people who hate them, some who think they’re doing okay. It’s hard to find anyone with something nice to say about TransLink. And yet, sometime next year, we’ll be asked to vote in a referendum on more money for the transit agency. This has the possibility of creating more problems. TransLink has been chronically short of funds for years. Its job is not only to run transit service, but to maintain a great many major roads. It has had to do this with several different unwieldy governance structures and little support from the province, which has never been interested in taking any blame for TransLink’s failures, only credit for its successes. As development and density ramped up around the edges of Metro Vancouver, as communities like Coquitlam, Surrey, Maple Ridge, and Langley began growing and densifying and demanding better – or any – bus service, TransLink completely dropped the ball. Every new route was years too late and was quickly swamped by pent-up demand. TransLink now has an ambitious plan. More buses. More service. Light rail in Surrey and as far as Langley City. It will cost money, and that spending has to be approved by voters. Specifically, by voters who have come to hold TransLink in contempt. It’s one thing to be asked to support something you mostly like, but being asked to pony up more money for TransLink, the scapegoat for our decade-long failure to adequately address our problems? Our prediction is that the referendum isn’t going to be much fun. – M.C.

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Stability elusive in home tech Painful truth

Now pick up a book written sometime between about 1990 and the present. You can probably guess the year it was written to within one or two. Is the computer a 486? Is the game system an Super NES or XBox 360? Matthew Claxton Does anyone own a Prius? Flip-phone or smart mclaxton@langleyadvance.com phone? MySpace or Twitter? Change in the stuff we use on a daily basis If you’re reading this on dead trees, there’s a is getting faster, and we might be heading good chance you were born sometime between towards a big shakeup in the kinds of things we think of as “standard” for our homes. 1930 and 1980. If you were, you also rememAre we going to have a lot of domestic ber that, during the second half of the 20th robots to do the housework? The Roomba is century, there was a standard set of stuff that pretty much every middle-class household pos- 12 years old now, but it became popular without ever becoming truly mainstream. Smarter, sessed. The always-present pieces of technolmore versatile robots are being invented all ogy were: a stove and oven, a refrigerator, a the time, and like most new technologies, washer and dryer, a television, and a phone. they’re coming to us mainly In your garage was an internal combustion car. Maybe you had a No one in the 1960s via military surplus and toy companies. rotary phone or one of those fancy saw video games You can also pick up a 3D keypad numbers, maybe your TV printer for a few hundred to a was black-and-white or colour, coming. few thousand dollars. They’re but the basics were the same. expensive hobbies for most Other technology came creeppeople, used to make anything from action ing in starting the 1970s – microwave ovens, figures to custom picture frames. If the price VCRs, game consoles, and so forth – but they were optional. Plenty of homes still don’t have drops enough, maybe they’ll be handy to have around for printing new clothes, dishes, or much more than a DVD player on top of the furniture? ISO Standard Home Technology Package. How about self-driving cars? That seems Compared to the late 20th century, the early pretty plausible, if Google can figure out how 20th century was a time of mad upheaval. to get the darned things to drive in snow. Iceboxes turned into crude refrigerators. Otherwise, their main market will be Florida Phones changed their shape and user interface and Arizona, not so much Winnipeg. radically. Washboards and buckets started to Virtual reality? It seemed like a pipe dream vanish. Cars went from rich man’s toy to subfor years, but now there’s the Oculus Rift, urban necessity. fully funded and worth billions, apparently. So try this – pick up a book, especially a The most likely answer is “something no children’s book with a domestic setting, writone can foresee.” No one in the 1960s saw ten sometime between the late 1950s and the video games coming, no one in the 1970s saw early 1990s. Don’t look at the cover or the mobile phones becoming ubiquitous, no one publication date. Try to figure out what year it was written by paying attention to the technol- in the 1980s realized that the internet would become a near-essential utility. ogy. I’d love to know what’s coming next, but It’s pretty hard. Does the TV have a remote, what I really want to know is, how long will or knobs? Are the car’s tires whitewalls? How everything be in flux? Will there ever be a genmuch cable television is available? erations-long period in which get some stabilThat standardized suite of stuff lasted for, in ity, or is that as dead and buried as rotary dial technological terms, a really long time, about phones? 40 years.

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Great hockey right at home

Dear Editor, For anyone who has a love for hockey – and let’s face it, even if you’re not diehards, everyone likes it a little bit – there is a great hockey team right in your backyard. The Langley Rivermen is your local Junior A BCHL team that plays out of the Langley Events Centre. It amazes me the amount of empty seats every time we go.

A visitor from the opposing team couldn’t believe how many empty seats there were. It’s like we couldn’t survive the move from the Civic Centre, when you couldn’t find a seat on Editor a Friday night. Please come and support this great team by cheering them on. You won’t regret it! Cathy Rabby, Langley

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Homeless youth unsolved problem

Dear Editor, I got involved in politics because I became convinced that one person could make a difference. Politics should be about meaningfully deal-

ing with community issues. Politicians who pass a problem on are not leaders. A true leader does not make excuses for why they can’t take action.

TWU law school

Lawyers’ vote discriminates

Dear Editor, It is a very sad day in Canada when B.C. lawyers try to create law instead of protecting it [B.C. law society pulls backing for TWU, Nov. 4, Langley Advance]. By deciding that TWU is discriminatory, it allows them to discriminate against TWU. I will make sure to ask lawyers from now on how they voted in this case. I will not use any lawyer who is openly discriminating against Christians. Jack Poolman, Langley

Students with varying beliefs everywhere

Dear Editor, Carol Lacroix [No room for discrimination, Oct. 28 Letters, LangleyAdvance] says no one has the right to discriminate, then proceeds to discriminate. Comparing Trinity Western University to Hitler and the Klu Klux Klan is ludicrous. Everyone is subject to the covenant of TWU, heterosexual, homosexual, etc. Do we believe that everyone adheres to it? Right. There are students with all sorts of beliefs in other law schools, it will have the same effect as TWU. Cherryl Katnich, Maple Ridge

According to the July 31 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count report, we have the third highest youth homeless in the region, but we are the only municipality without a youth shelter. Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services is asking for a small amount to help establish a two-year trial three-bed facility to prove the need to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Despite several efforts by ANS, it has received little support. I have personally asked members of councils to at least advocate to higher levels of government to support the creation of a youth shelter in Langley. The community I grew up in and love is one that cares for those around them. Council’s lack of action is disheartening. I am saddened to have to ask: will the death of one of our young people on the streets of Langley be what forces council to take real action? Todd Hauptman, Langley

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Attendance, attention remarkable

Dear Editor, Remembrance Day dawned bright but bitterly cold and windy on Tuesday. Despite whatever concerns they might have had about the weather or a repetition of the recent events in Ottawa and SaintJean-sur-Richelieu, Langley residents turned out for Remembrance Day services in record numbers. No one, it seemed, was

willing to yield to the threat of further violence. In Fort Langley, many in the assembly commented on how whatever discomfort we might be experiencing paled in comparison with the hardships and suffering Canadian servicemen and women have endured on our behalf. Thoughts turned to our veterans’ sacrifices, whether on the Western Front, the

Remembrance Day

Fort ceremony crowd pleasing

Dear Editor, In 2000, I started a new job in North Langley, and knowing that the Fort Langley Cemetery had a cenotaph, on Nov. 11 I headed there for the Remembrance Day ceremony. I was saddened to find no formal event, but joined a handful of people and a priest. After a small but solemn ceremony, I returned to work, disheartened by the turnout. Every year since then, I attended the Fort Langley ceremony, and I am pleased to have joined the massive crowd this year recognizing the debt we owe to those who served. Thank you, Langley, for showing you care in numbers that start to indicate that another generation will be there to remember. Blair King, Langley

North Atlantic, the Afghan desert, the Korean hills, or the beaches of Normandy. Many recalled soldiers lost in peacekeeping missions in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It was particularly encouraging to see so many young families in attendance, and the rapt attention of even the youngest was indeed remarkable. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to thank the Langley Advance for its annual coverage of this season of remembrance. We are also grateful to all those who attended and to those who volunteered to make the service successful once again. Warren Sommer, Fort Langley Remembrance Day Committee Letters on this page have been edited for space. For longer versions, or more letters to the editor visit... www.langleyadvance.com – Click on Opinion, or search the writers’ names.

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A couple nights of late the mercury has dropped below freezing, and it’s during this time when our thoughts turn to the homeless and less fortunate residents of our community who struggle to keep warm this winter. As is a Langley tradition, there are a number of companies and business people stepping up to help. Urban Barn, for instance, is running a month-long initiative called Blanket the Country in Warmth. Until Dec. 14, every $5 donated at the local store means a fleece blanket is donated. But for some reason, these blankets are going to a Surrey shelter, not being offered here at home. Not sure why that is?

Realtors care, too Realtors are once again helping the efforts, too. Through until Monday, they’re collecting gently used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing (coats, pants, sweaters),

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Staff members Brittany Ashwell and Kasia Bohm handed out cake during the Nov. 5 sneak preview of the new McDonald’s restaurant (Gateway Campus), which has since opened at 200th Street and 84th Avenue. The event drew dignitaries, suppliers, and McDonald’s leadership members. scarves, gloves/mitts, hats, as well as new socks and underwear. Pretty much every real estate office in Langley is accepting donations. But again, these items are going to a Surrey agency, instead of staying here to help those in Langley. What’s with that?

Builders pitch in

And kicking off next week, several Langley members of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association are participating its 19th annual Coats for Kids campaign. Country Lumber, Starline

Windows, Trail Appliances, and Vesta Properties are dropoff sites until Dec. 4. At least these donations are staying in town – indirectly. Langley Christmas Bureau will receive a percentage of the overall donations collected.

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hat would Charles Dickens make of the modern world, particularly the amenities and services for people with disabilities and the advent of socialized medicine? Two things Canadians take for granted as basic human rights were unheard of back in the 1800s. The power of Dickens work to still move a modern audience will be demonstrated Nov. 29 with a reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. “Simply put, regardless of era, the human condition never changes. Charles Dickens depicted the struggle for human connection and happiness like few before or after him. In the characters of Fred, Bob, Tiny Tim and even miserable, lost Ebenezer Scrooge, we see a reflection of ourselves and we are given hope that their happy ending might one day be our own,” said Rose Hominick, one of the organizers. She and her husband, Eric, have rounded up a team of people who will don period costuming and perform the show with proceeds from the dramatic reading going to the Langley Pos-Abilities Society, which advocates for the disabled in the community. Seven readers will perform the show in a set festooned with seasonal decorations. The performers will be costumed in Dickens-era style. Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance “Dressing up respects the story and the writer, honours the audiRose and Eric Hominick will be joined for the Dickens reading fundraiser by (seated lower left) Helen ence and attracts and commands Wells and Terresa Tetar (standing, right). their better attention and interest, and helps the performer better feel the refreshments at intermission, ers that is taking a vast load off our the part he or she is playing,” Eric which was a lovely way for the audi- minds and backs,” Eric said. commented. “Clothes not only make ence to meet them, to break down The show gets underway at 7 p.m. the man, they elicit a better response that artificial barrier between audiat Willoughby Elementary School, from others and help the performer ence and performers, and stimulate 20766 80th Ave. perform at a high level. And dressrelevant conversation. Plus it keeps The gym can accommodate up to ing in period costume things a little 400 people and there is child care better marries the reader which that evening. “Regardless of the era, homey, with the words he or she we like,” Eric “Admission is by donation, so it is the human condition is speaking, adding greater added. extremely affordable,” Eric said. integrity and credibility to The Hominicks The evening also includes seanever changes.” the narrative.” have enlisted sonal music and carols (with the Rose Hominick This is the second year helpers such as words printed in the program), and in a row the production is readers Terresa Dickensian treats of mince pies and being staged and the organizers have Tetar and Helen Wells. In addition cider. learned what works and what needto Hominick Studios, the Britannica “It is top-notch, great quality ed to be tweaked, such as moving to Repertory Company and Redemption material, written by a master storya venue with ample parking and one Hill Church, the show has received teller, and delivered by practised where street noise won’t interfere support with donations of food, help voices in a convincing manner,” Eric with the show. from the musical talent and more. commented. “Who can resist a good “Last year the performers served “This year we have a team of help- story? And this one is a humdinger.”

Several local musicians have created a Van Morrison tribute band and the public can help choose its name.

Music

Pick band name The public gets to help decide the name of a new Van Morrison tribute band. by Heather Colpitts hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

hould it be Real, Real Van? Or maybe Van the Band. Cypress Avenue? Or should the band name be Wild Night? There’s also The Morrison Project or Domino. Help a new Langley Van Morrison tribute band choose a name. “We have been struggling with coming up with a name, so we decided to put it out to a vote, after we narrowed it down to our favourites. We thought that it’s a great way to help decide, and we can get rockin and performing with an ‘official name’ chosen by our future fans,’ drummer Brad Dirks said. By day, he’s the owner of the digital firm Cyberscape. The lead singer is James Minchau, a 42-year-old in sales. On guitar is 41-year-old Trevor Saunders who owns Mutiny Inflatable Boats. Dirks is the drummer. A safety officer by profession, Mark Cole, 42, has bass duties while two of the members have made careers in music. Dave Cole, 59, is a professional musician and 56year-old Randy Morrison is a music teacher. Several of the members played together years ago in the band Flittin Jiggers. Dirks and the other members have been rehearsing and did a recent video shoot for their new musical project. But they can’t book gigs and do all the other music biz stuff until there’s a name. The survey is structured that people go to https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/T9KRF8Y and select their favourite name. Anyone or any age can vote, from anywhere, on a computer or mobile device. It’s not restricted to local residents but there is only one vote allowed per person. Based on voting the name will be determined Tuesday, Nov. 25 so don’t hesitate. To link to voting, they can go to the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Van-MorrisonTribute-Band/1590301374523092 where there is a link to the online survey.

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Wednesday, November 26 | 7 - 9pm Youth Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room

In Residential Areas:

The Township of Langley is full of wildlife habitat and people share the area with animals including bears, cougars, and coyotes. These creatures are simply trying to survive, but can be dangerous if provoked. Residents do not need to be continually on alert, but can take action to deter wild animals if they are known to be in their area. TELEVISED

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Bears: During the winter months, bears are in hibernation and do not interact with humans for three or four months. Cougars: can have kittens throughout the year and family groups can be seen at any time. Cougars survive on natural food sources found in the wild, primarily deer. Cougar attacks on humans are highly unlikely. However, if you encounter a cougar, do not run. Pick children up immediately and talk to the cougar in a confident voice. Act big by waving sticks and branches, and back away slowly while still facing the cougar. If it attacks, fight back.

Coyotes: have the largest population of potentially dangerous

wildlife in the area and can be seen year round, even in residential areas. Family groups have been regularly seen around Langley. Coyotes are bold and easily lose their natural fear of people. Never feed a coyote. If you encounter a coyote, scare it off by making loud noise or throwing something at it to make it afraid. Never ignore a coyote. If it continues to approach, do not run. Maintain eye contact, pick up small pets or children, and slowly move to an area of increased activity.

Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Fri Nov 21 7:00pm vs. Surrey Eagles Sat Nov 22 7:00pm vs. Vernon Vipers Fri Nov 28 7:00pm vs. Penticton Vees

disposition of lands Township Lands For Sale

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: 276 ST

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The swimming pool at W.C. Blair will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, December 1 to Sunday, December 14 inclusive. The pool will reopen at 6am on Monday, December 15. The Weight and Cardio Rooms will remain open during the pool closure.

Weight Room/Cardio Room Hours of Operation – Monday, December 1 to Sunday, December 14: Monday to Friday, 6am - 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 8pm Please see tol.ca/calendars for holiday facility hours. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

Curbside Collection Services in Winter Conditions

When winter conditions such as snow and ice affect curbside collection services, please ensure your bins are still visible. Leave your garbage, recycling, and Green Can outside – the contractor will do its best to pick up the material before the end of the day.

If your items are not collected by the end of the day, visit tol.ca/stormresponse for information about delays or call contractor Sierra Waste at 604.530.3939. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

In Agricultural Areas: Protect your investment by keeping fences secure and free of damage that predators can use for access. Coyotes burrow, so ensure surrounding netting goes deep into the ground. Be vigilant with livestock and keep them secure. Farm animals are usually killed at night, so bring them inside in the evening. It is an offence to attract wildlife into a residential neighbourhood. Those who do not take steps to deter bears and other wild creatures can face a fine of up to $575. To report poachers or polluters or if you have a problem with wildlife call: Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 1.877.952.7277

public notices Nominees Sought for Swensson, Flowerdew, and Arnason Awards

Do you know an individual, youth, or a couple who improves life for others and makes a difference in the community? If so, the Township of Langley would like to know about them. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2015 Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award, 2014 Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award, and the 2014 John and Muriel Arnason Award. The Pete Swensson Award is given to a Langley student in grade 11 or 12 who is nominated by his or her school and maintains a high scholastic effort, participates in school activities, and makes a contribution to the community through volunteer work. If you know an outstanding youth who should be considered for nomination, contact the school’s principal. The Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award recognizes a volunteer who promotes an active living lifestyle that enhances residents’ quality of life through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits, promotes traditional and non-traditional recreation activities, and enhances Langley’s community spirit. The John and Muriel Arnason Award is presented to a volunteer couple who advocate culture, learning, and literacy, foster partnerships and cooperative efforts, and create the potential for long-term benefits to the Langley community. A $750 monetary award will be presented to a recognized charity or society chosen by the winners of the Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award and the John and Muriel Arnason Award.

W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool Maintenance Swimming Pool:

If you are aware of a bear in your area, make sure to secure your garbage. Bears will not hibernate if they have access to this food source. Feel free to use bird feeders in the winter months. Birds need nutrition from seeds during this time of year, and the bird food will not attract bears, as they are away hibernating.

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PID: 011-113-901 Parcel "D" (Explanatory Plan 11300) Lot 4 Plan 4399 And Of An Adjoining Portion (Plan With Fee Deposited 11275F) SW Quarter Sec 20 Tp 13 NWD Except First: Parcel "C" (Explanatory Plan 15039), Secondly: Part In Plan BCP8871 PID: 000-605-174 Lot 3 Except Firstly: Part Subdivided By Plan 67353; Secondly: Part Subdivided By Plan 71188; Sec 20 Tp 13 NWD Plan 4399 PID: 000-626-830 Lot 27 Sec 20 Tp 13 NWD Plan 67353

Description of Lands: Property area is 19.15 acres in size and has been rezoned for approximately 60 single family detached lots and an environmentalnatural open space area approximately 7.7 acres in size. Works and services have not been/will not be constructed by the Township. Nature of Dispositions: Fee Simple Contact Scott Thompson for information regarding the process by which the land may be acquired. Scott Thompson Manager, Property Services Department 604.533.6138

Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 6. For additional criteria, nomination forms, and more information contact: Lisa Egan Special Events Coordinator legan@tol.ca 604.533.6148

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First Nations share music, culture A Fort Langley party will showcases the cafe’s aboriginal roots.

has helped make the cafe so popular with patrons. The night will offer the jazz, funk, soul, and gospel DJ stylings – with a First Nation influence – of Kwantlen member Luke Dandurand of Luke Native. Dandurand has been DJing for more than 15 years, playing in major cities across Canada and the U.S., and a few months ago he took up hosting a few Friday night music events at lelem’ cafe. Dandurand, who’s had his own radio show for the past decade – Native Love with Luke Native – is a proud member of Kwantlen First Nation and said he’s excited to have the opportunity to play at Friday’s event in his own backyard. “Part of Luke’s goal is to let people know about the success, pride, and passion of the Kwantlen community” as well as what he’s personally accomplished through his music, she said. Still relatively new, the cafe is being classified as a “definite” success, Knights said, noting it is attracting not only village residents, but visitors from throughout the Lower Mainland as well as tourists from around the globe. The hope is to grow lelem’ into an arts and culture hub in the heart of the village, and Dandurand believes it’s already happening. “It’s a great place to come together, socialize, and enjoy music,” Dandurand said. Lelem’ is located at the intersection of Glover and Billy Brown Roads in Fort Langley.

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lmost a year ago to the day, Kwantlen First Nations opened up the door on a new business in Fort Langley designed to showcase aboriginal arts and culture in a warm and inviting atmosphere that could be enjoyed by everyone. The business is lelem’ Arts & Culture Cafe. A year in, it’s going gangbusters and still growing and evolving, according to Melissa Knights. Knights is the retail lead on this cafe, as well as other commercial ventures operated by Kwantlen’s business division – Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Group. Lelem’ is located in a Langley Township facility at Bedford Landing. And in addition to the cafe and side patio offering a review of the Bedford Channel, it boasts a shared amenities room that is used in part for Township programs and the rest of the time provides added cafe space. In recent months, Knights explained, that amenities space has allowed lelem’ to host a few special functions – including music events. Now, in addition to

Melissa Knights, Luke Dandurand (plus inset), and Peter Arkell recently met at lelem’ cafe to talk about a special event planned at the cafe for Friday night. the First Nationinfluenced menu, and the aboriginal art that’s showcased throughout the centre, lelem’ is also spotlighting a variety of musical talents, she said. Having incorporated music into its offerings, Knights insisted, there’s no going back. This weekend is a prime example.

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Girl’s princess story launched The Lotus Princess, written two years ago, will be available for others to enjoy. by Ronda Payne news@langleyadvance.com

ethany Zimmerman was just 10 years old when a school assignment prompted her to write The Lotus Princess. Two years later, thanks to her mom, Rebecca Ouwehand, Bethany is seeing her story in print. In grading her story, Bethany’s teacher suggested the story could be published. Ouwehand has been thinking along the same lines. “There was one previous one [story] that I put on Scribd, but I hadn’t Bethany Zimmerman was 10 when thought of investing she wrote The Lotus Princess. money in publishing until this one,” she said. Now, with a website devoted to the book at www. thelotusprincess.blogspot.ca, copies in hand, and a book launch set up, Bethany is ready to share her story. “By the time of the launch or very soon after, people will be able to order the book from any local or Christian book store,” said Ouwehand, the head of sales and marketing for Bethany’s book. Bethany will do the launch on Nov. 29 at Langley Christian Middle School, 1 to 4 p.m., with a reading of the story at 2 p.m., a short question and answer period, and book signings. When the books were finally in Bethany’s hands, her mom said, “It was along the lines of jumping up and down and squealing.” The story has themes of poverty, social justice, growing up, control, and respect. The ideas came from Bethany’s love of the lotus flower. “I like Bethany Zimmerman’s book The lotus flowers,” she said. Lotus Princess launches Nov. 29. “So I definitely wanted to include that.” Bethany supplied illustrations to the book’s publisher, and an artist refined them and created the final illustrations. It was a lengthy process, according to Ouwehand. “It’s an interesting process of going back and forth, polishing the text and getting the images just the way we wanted,” said Ouwehand. Bethany felt the process was worth it. “It’s really cool to see the illustrations that aren’t mine. I had an idea in my head and they had an idea in their head and it was cool to see what theirs are like. I really like the illustrations,” Bethany noted. Bethany said she has a “couple of things” she’s working on now, and notices the difference in her writing skills as she gets older. “There are some parts that seem younger than I would write now,” she said of The Lotus Princess. She has been creating stories all her life according to her mom. “I taught her A, B, C, D, and E and she started writing already,” Ouwehand said. “I knew it [The Lotus Princess] was an amazing story. I’m so proud of all the things my kids do. I just needed to hear that from a couple of other people to know it’s an amazing story.” “It was different because it was a Chinese folk tale… but she’s always been a very good writer,” noted Ouwehand. “It is amazing that that could come from a 10-year-old.” “Having my story out where lots of people can read it is really cool,” summarized Bethany.

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angley mother and daughter, Fran and Cathy Jenkins, tend to draw attention their way. Not only are the pair both artists, but they both are accomplished stone sculptors and will be participating in the 18th annual Eastside Cultural Crawl for the first time this year. The event takes place in more than 70 artist studios, homes and other East Vancouver locations Nov. 20 to 23 and features more than 375 artists, including the Jenkins. Fran has been creating stone sculpture for more than 40 years. Unlike many sculptors, this artisan actually seeks out and quarries the stone she uses. Her work can be found online at www.mountaingalleries. com/#!jenkins-f/camh. Passing the craft from mother to daughter has Cathy working on some large-sized commissioned pieces including a grizzly and a violin sculpture. Cathy’s work Cathy Jenkins and can be seen at www.jenFran Jenkins. kinssculptor.com. Along with stone sculptors like the Jenkins, other artists involved in the crawl include painters, weavers, jewellers, potters, glassblowers, photographers, furniture designers, and more. With the mandate to enrich public awareness of the visual arts, the Cultural Crawl has included items beyond the actual artists’ showings like: a film screening of an art-collecting documentary, an outdoor showing of silent films, and Studio 101, a one-day program for school-aged children to see what goes on in the life of an artist. See where to find the Jenkins’ during the Culture Crawl at culturecrawl.com.

From comedic to straight up music, the Broadway showcasestyle performance is alive and well for a number of local performers. by Ronda Payne news@langleyadvance.com

Figure and ground

he work of two artists is on display in the latest exhibition at the Fort Gallery called Visual Thoughts: Figure & Ground. Both Richard Bond of Surrey and Fort Langley’s own Doris Hutton Auxier are associated with the gallery, thus their combined show is a natural progression for both the artists and the gallery itself. As the assistant professor of art at Trinity Western University (TWU) and chair of the art department, Hutton Auxier has insight into the artistic ideas and practices of young, up and coming artists. Her work at present focuses on issues of endangered ecosystems. Bond, a painter and former art teacher has shown his work in galleries throughout Canada. His work can also be found in public collections of the Vancouver,

Surrey, and Richmond art galleries. Through working with paper and canvas, Bond explores the themes of figure and landscape with his loose and flowing brushtrokes which convey movement. Hutton Auxier has practiced art in numerous locations in North America and her work is found in many private and public collections. Visual Thoughts: Figure & Ground runs until Nov. 30 at the Fort Gallery at 9048 Glover Rd.

Just Broadway

he new Anvil Centre in New Westminster will be home to two Langley residents and performers from Nov. 20 to 22 for Just Broadway, a Broadway-style review filled with classic songs from modern and past musicals. Vocalist Jackie Block and musician Katie Stewart will join other talented performers in the first music theatre presentation at the new arts centre. Well-known and -loved show tunes will make up the evening and matinee shows including those from: Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Chicago, Mama Mia!, and Hairspray. Along with Langley’s Block and Stewart, audience members will enjoy well known vocalists such as Steve Maddock, Tracy Neff, and Jennifer Hayes. They will be joined by the JP Chorus and Orchestra and from the orchestra: pianist, Diane Lines, perscussionist, Rob Ferguson, and bassist, Jenn Hodge will be featured as well. Along with singers, orchestra members, a full jazz orchestra, and a 10-voice vocal ensemble, attendees can expect solo vocal pieces and instrument-only numbers. Suitable for all ages, Just Broadway has tickets at $30 or for a group of eight, $26 each. Shows are at 8 p.m. from the 20th to the 22nd with a 2 p.m. matinee on the 22nd at the Anvil Centre at 777 Columbia Ave. in New Westminster. Call 604-521-5050 or visit www.anvilcentre.com for ticket information.

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roadway may be a long way from Langley, but not on Nov. 22 when Monumental Theatre turns Broadway on its ear in Broadway Upside Down. This comedic take on Broadway’s best is a concert of “miscast” songs and scenes from some of the best known musicals and runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at Murrayville Hall at 21667 48th Ave. Hilarious new views of classics will be created by acclaimed performers like Bailey Dupuis, Robin Eder-Warren, Mark Kroeker and Annastasia Unger. Tickets are $15 through www.monumentaltheatre.com.

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he Fraser Valley Symphony is looking for advanced string musicians to join the music-making team. Violin, viola and contra bass players are needed for the 2014 to 2015 season. Rehearsals for the symphony, which was created in 1984, are on Monday evenings. As a community orchestra of the Fraser Valley, those interested and selected to join the symphony would have the The Fraser Valley opportunity to Symphony, which rehearses perform together with world-class on Monday evenings, is instrumental and looking for advanced string vocal soloists. musicians. Interested musicians should contact the symphony directory Lindsay Mellor at 604-526-3045. Find out more about the Fraser Valley Symphony at fraservalleysymphony.org. Paid Advertisement

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have gone through the company’s youth program. “That [the adult-aged actors asking for a performance unique to them] is what got me thinking to do a play like this,” she said. “They run from age 17 to 70, that’s our oldby Ronda Payne est.” news@langleyadvance.com In the play, Holmes What does Sherlock and Watson are on a case Holmes have to do with for none-other-than H.G. H.G. Wells and time Wells. The novelist has travel? Not a lot normally, hired the detectives to find but producer and director a manuscript by Sir Arthur Faith Toronchuk wasn’t Conan Doyle. looking for something norThere’s a mishap, of mal for her latest Imagine course, when the sleuths That! Productions show. end up in Wells’ time “I was just looking for machine and accidentally plays with something find themselves in the 21st we haven’t done yet,” century where they meet a Toronchuck noted. “And rather diverse and interestI haven’t done a mystery ing set of characters. before… it ends up being The mystery must be both a comedy and a mys- solved, but not without a tery.” lot of laughs. In The Secret Case of “You have to be preSherlock Holmes written by pared for everything,” Craig Sodaro, it’s Sherlock Toronchuk said. “Glover Holmes’ first case. It’s a Road is very busy. It’s one good thing Dr. Watson is of the main thoroughfares by his side to keep him for police, fire and ambufocused. lances, and when they go “This is his [Holmes’] racing by… the audience first case, he’s still a bit wants to hear you, so you of a bumbling wannabe,” wait. It’s just some of the said Toronchuck. general human things you Another requirement have to be prepared for.” was that the script could Cast members include accommoDerek date a larUsher as “They run from ages ger number Sherlock 17 to 70.” of actors to Holmes Faith Tononchuck ensure that and Jared everyone Erickson as who wantDr. Watson ed a part could have one. as well as Wendy Klassen, She explained that not Gloria Nickel, Liam many plays have as many Sullivan, Janet Erickson, characters as this one does Ted Staunton, Bria Magra, – a total of 15. All but one Aisley Komatsu, Paul or two of the performers Kobilke, Emily Wheeler, are from Langley. Rachel Kobilke, Serena While the show itself is Jackson, Kelsey Lock, and family-friendly (for those Hannah Cenaiko. old enough to sit still The Secret Case of through a live two-hour Sherlock Holmes has perperformance), it came formances Nov. 21 at 7:30 about through a request p.m., Nov. 22 at 2:30 and from the adult actors who 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 23 at work with Toronchuk. 2:30 p.m. It seems they wanted a Tickets are $15 and performance for the adult can be purchased from actors. cast and crew mem“The majority of our cast bers, through Brown [for this performance] are Paper Tickets, at www. people over the age of 17 imaginethatplace.com, or who have done performat the box office at The ances before with Imagine Venue. That! Productions,” Performances will be at Toronchuk said. The Venue, 5708 Glover About half of the actors Rd.

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hand cream, copper slug tape and perhaps an LED flashlight for night slug walks, they could get a big welcome. A gel-filled cooling scarf for gardening on sweltering days would be another useful addition. One spring task for most homeowners is the wasp nest tour, knocking down the beginnings of nests. Personally, I find the paper wasps (with the long legs) mild and friendly. But the yellow jackets get more aggressive, the bigger the nest gets. Those nests must be removed from above doors and unscreened windows. One way of dealing with this task is the fake wasp nest, which is said to deter wasps from establishing nests within 20 feet of where the fabricated nest is hung. They are quite beautiful, and waspplagued gardeners might like to try them out. In winter, many garden-

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ers like bird feeders in the garden, and some make their own seed mixes. But seed-covered bells or balls can also be bought. Seedcovered decorative little houses are also available. But they are not recommended for bear country. Bears find bird feeders a great source of food. Some of the most festive flowering plants (orchids, Christmas cactus, and tender azaleas) need high humidity. Giving a plant mister along with the plant is a helpful reminder of the care they need.

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hen gardeners seek out gifts for other gardeners in stores or online, it’s not hard to discover things that would be useful in your own garden – sometimes replacing sentimental hand-me-downs that never did work well anyway. For instance, rural gardeners with trees shedding acorns or black walnuts usually get into a sequence of rake-bend-rake which can last for hours each fall and is hard on backs. But it is possible to acquire a fruit and nut gatherer, a hollow ball of flexible wires on a long stick, said to pick up quantities fast. Rural and city lot gardeners find wheelbarrows essential. But storing them takes space best used for other things. Landscapers’ canvas bags have very large, wide-open mouths and are easy to drag from one spot to another. Later, they can be scrunched up into next to no space. Spades and forks can start to feel heavy as one gets older. That’s where smallish floral shovels and forks start becoming useful for vegetable gardens as well as flower beds. For people gardening in large containers, mini shovels

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Bureau fundraiser features entertainment by Paws2Dance, carols led by Shylo Sharity and tea by donation. Nov. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Chartwell Langley Gardens Retirement Community, 8888 202 St. ❆ Craft fair: Langley Secondary’s fair features more than 50 tables with crafters, artisans, artists and home-based businesses. Entry by donation. Door prizes. 2015 Dry Grad Committee hosts the concession. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 22 at 21405 56th Ave. Info: Michelle, 778-808-8749. ❆ Annual Christmas Bazaar: Jackman Manor offers a silent auction, baking, crafts, vendors, door prizes, a hot lunch and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 22, 27277 28th Ave. ❆ Belmont Holiday Craft Fair: The Belmont Elementary Parent Advisory Council playground committee has a fundraiser with a variety of crafters and a concession. Admission by donation. Crafter table rental, contact Sharon, belmontpac@gmail.com. Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20390 40th Ave.

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Market has an array of artisans. Nov. 22 and 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Langley Community Hall. ❆ Dickens Christmas Luncheon: St. Andrew’s United Church hosts a $7 lunch. There’s also home baking, cookies by choice, jewelry, fresh antipasto and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 29, 9025 Glover Rd. ❆ Thank You for Caring: The Mayors’ Wives Tea raises funds for the Langley Christmas Bureau and is 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre. Entertainment by Robyn and Ryleigh, and the Langley Community Music School. Tea, sandwiches, desserts, door prizes and silent auction on offer. Tickets: $25 and available at the bureau, 20560 Fraser Hwy., the Birthplace of BC Gallery, 9054 Glover Rd. or online at wwww.thankyouforcaringachristmastea.com. Listings are free, and at the discretion of the editor. Items must be submitted at least 10 days prior to publication. Submit details to hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com.

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Welcome to Summerwood and this well appointed 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom open plan home with west facing backyard and HUGE, sunny deck. Very large kitchen boasts beautiful slate floor, updated appliances including Bosch dishwasher & undermount sink and bar area. This home is NOT backing onto 200th Street and offers lots of sun and space. 2.99% assumable mortgage available with $2000 cash bonus to Buyer if they assume mortgage. Call today to make this house your home!

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RENTALS ALLOWED!! Welcome to YORKSON CREEK where stunning architecture meets elegant interior design in this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit. Overlooking the greenspace/52 acre park, you’ll be delighted with all the perks of this upscale condo which features granite & stainless steel; heated tile floor & fog-free mirrors in the bathroom; air-conditioning; 2 parking stalls plus extra large storage unit; in-suite laundry; high end mouldings and more. This won’t last long so call today and make this house your home!

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WATERFRONT AT BEDFORD LANDING! Welcome home to this well appointed 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom north facing unit which leads straight out onto a large patio and courtyard. This Parklane built home offers over 930 square feet of living space with 9’ ceilings, laminate flooring, s/s package, granite and more. Located on the Bedford Channel with the Fort to Fort Trail steps from your door, you can walk, run or bike the Riverfront Trails or enjoy the quaint village, shops, cafes, art galleries & more. This unit is in the 45+ building, has 2 parking spots, storage locker located on the same floor, fitness room & club house. Call for more details!

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Extensively renovated home on acreage with ravine in stunning Glen Valley ALR. If you are looking for privacy and trees, this might be the home for you. This 4 bedroom plus den or 5 bedroom home is situated on over 2 acres with West Creek running through the bottom of the property. Enjoy the decks or sunroom overlooking nothing but tree! This is a ‘hooked property’ with land stretching across the street where you can have temp accessory building (eg mobile). Upgrades include: brand new kitchen with s/s appliances, updated bathrooms, washer & dryer, new blinds, heat registers, paint, flooring, new drainage around home, new deck, retaining walls and steps down ravine and so much more! Call today!

Welcome to this very well laid out 3 level split home on 0.81 acres. Located in the ALR on the Fort Langley/Walnut Grove border, this home backs onto acres and acres of greenspace, overlooks rolling hills & farmland and has mountain views from the front and nothing but trees from the back. This large, well maintained & comfortable family home boasts 3 bedrooms up and 1 down; a large family kitchen with formal living/dining; lots of living space; detached 17 X 25 workshop with 110 power; tons of garage space, an RV cover and huge gravel area for 5 or 6 more vehicles.

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BEST LOCATION! This spacious 2 bedroom PLUS DEN (or 3rd bedroom) END UNIT towhouse in popular Glenmore is now available. Located just steps away from Morgan Crossing shopping centre, transit & recreation, this home offers convenience and upscale living all in one. With a very large open floor plan, huge gourmet kitchen, deck off the dining area, s/s appliances, granite, vaulted ceilings, full ensuite, large windows offering lots of light, this unit offers it all and is just waiting for you to make this house your home!

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Royal City Youth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, for the 26th season, the full length ballet, the Nutcracker.

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TWU group hit right note TWU presents two concerts that showcase a range of musical styles and genres.

usic lovers can enjoy a pair of midweek musical escapes, ranging from the Renaissance to the 1970s. For a live music experience that’s entertaining, eclectic, and affordable, try Chamber Music Night on Nov. 26 and Jazz Night slated for Dec. 3. The shows are hosted by Trinity Western University’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC). At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 26, the intimate Chamber Music Night features piano, violin, and cello performing all four movements of Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101. The piano trio is coached by Vancouver Opera violinist Heilwig von Koenigsloew. Under the direction of SAMC Music professor Jon Thompson, the SAMC Renaissance Singers will perform the 16th

Century Missa Pange Lingua, one of the most famous mass settings by FrancoFlemish composer Josquin des Prez. The ever-popular Jazz Night returns on Dec. 3, also at 7:30 p.m. and also in Instrumental Hall on campus. To kick off the evening, the new SAMC Jazz Quintet makes an encore appearance after their debut at the Township of Langley’s Until Everyone Comes Home historical variety show earlier this month. This fun, retro ensemble is gearing up to perform in SAMC’s swinging spring musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. Joining them onstage is songbird Charlotte Elgersma, the musical’s leading lady. Closing out the night is the SAMC Jazz Combo, directed by Tony Gallo. Their program ecapsulates the music of the ’60s and early ’70s including artists such as Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, and Herbie Hancock. Influences of jazz guitar greats Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhardt figure prominently. Admission is by donation. For more details, visit www.twu.ca/samc or phone 604-513-2173.

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Murrayville author Mike Mason unveils a new anthology of seasonal stories this Sunday at Porter’s Bisto. by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@langleyadvance.com

very year for more than three decades, Murrayville’s Mike Mason has celebrated Christmas by writing a story for friends. “Now, I’ve collected 21 of these into a book that comprises a wide variety of tones, from lighthearted to serious, and genres from realistic fiction to parable to children’s fantasy,” said Mason, who is unveiling his new book, Twenty-One Candles: Stories of Christmas, this weekend. All the stories, he said, are suitable to read aloud around the fireside on Christmas Eve, and each shed light on what Mason calls the deeper meaning of Christmas. In the past 30-plus years, Mason has published half a dozen devotional books, three collections of short stories, and a pair of children’s fantasy novels (The Blue Umbrella and The Violet Flash). Now, while working on a weekly blog, and writing a novel about angels, he’s releasing this new anthology of Christmas stories just in time for the holidays. “Turning to novel writing at age 50 has meant a radical change,” Mason said. “In many ways I’ve had to learn my craft all over again, and work through many fears and insecurities. The result,

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however, is deeply satisfying, and now with more fiction on the way I have a renewed sense of challenge and joy in my work.” Given that he’s a Murrayville resident and a huge fan of the nearby Porter’s Bistro Coffee and Tea House (which served as the backdrop of his last book, The Violet Flash), he said it’s natural that site will again be the location of his newest book launch on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. The launch, Mason said, will include a dessert buffet, a jazz trio, and book giveaways. Tickets for the event are $8 and available in advance at Porter’s or from Mason.

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Hospice helps local residents with holiday grief Those who have lost loved ones often have a tough time at Christmas.

How to communicate your needs to others, possible feelings and emotions that might be experienced, how personal rituals develop and change, and the focus on self care will all be discussed. by Matthew Claxton This is the first year for this mclaxton@langleyadvance.com project at the Hospice Society, The Langley Hospice Society said Shannon Todd Booth. The offers help to those who are program was developed with a facing death, and to families student working at the centre. who are losing or have just lost The traditions of the season loved ones. can be quite different when It is also increasingly working missing someone, Todd Booth with people who are grieving, noted. whether in the short or long “For some, that doesn’t mean term. a recent loss,” This year, the she said. society is offering The event will “For some, that a free workshop, be held from doesn’t mean a recent 6:30 to 8 p.m. and a memorial loss.” event, both linked at the society’s to the difficulties Supportive Shannon Todd Booth people can have Program Centre, with grief around at 20660 48 Ave., the holidays. near the Langley City Park footThe Coping with Grief During ball field. the Holidays Workshop is a free The workshop is open to the seminar scheduled for Dec. 4. public and free to attend, but The focus of the event is to because of limited space, people provide practical, concrete ways are asked to call and register in that people can support themadvance. selves and others as they navi“We’re not sure what the gate the holiday season. response will be like from the

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Two programs, one old and one new, will be aimed at helping Langley residents get through the holidays while coping with loss of a loved one. public,” said Todd Booth. On Dec. 11, Hospice will hold an annual memorial event for both its current clients and community

running this program for many years, and often sees between 50 and 60 people come to take part, said Todd Booth. People are welcome to bring a friend with them to the ceremony. The event will be held at the Supportive Program Centre as well, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. As with the workshop, people who plan to attend should register in advance to make sure there is space. To contact Hospice to register for these events, contact Shivani or Devan at 604-5301115, or email adultgriefsupport@langleyhospice.com. You can also visit the Hospice’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/langleyhospicesociety, or follow the society on Twitter at @ LangleyHospice. The Langley Hospice Society has been using its Supportive Program Centre on 48th Avenue to host a number of programs, from community walks to gatherings of children. The society works to help people dealing with grief at all ages and stages of life.

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theatrestage • Broadway Upside Down: Monumental Theatre, with members from around the Fraser Valley, performs at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the Murrayville Hall, 21667 48th Ave. The comedic musical variety show features songs and scenes from several musicals. Tickets: $15. Info: monumentaltheatre.com. • Comedy with Simon King and Friends: Langley’s Simon King performs with Ian Imrie, Susan Hansen and Richard Thompson on Nov. 28 at the Chief Sepass Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No minors. Language warning. Tickets: $13 in advance, $18 at the door. Tickets: cash only from Wendel’s Books and Cafe, online at www. northerntickets.com or charge by phone 604-569-1144.

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• Ceilidh: The next St. Andrew’s United Church down home kitchen party is 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at 9025 Glover Rd. Enjoy an evening of traditional music, song and dance. Tickets: $5 including tea biscuits and jam, at the door. Info: www.standrewsfortlangley. ca. Performers can contact Jack at 604-8887925, jackwilliamson@telus.net. • I Got Rhythm: The Trinity Western University concert band and orchestra perform Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 20097 72nd Ave. and Nov. 22 at Peace Lutheran Church, Abbotsford. Admission by donation ($10 suggested). Info: www.twu.ca. • Student recitals – Admission is free for Kwantlen Polytechnic University music student recitals. The next are 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 26 at the Langley campus auditorium. Info: www.kpu.ca. • Season of Dreams: The 23rd annual Langley Community Chorus Christmas show features a diverse evening of song. Shows are 3 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, 20525 72nd Ave. and on Dec. 7 at Sharon United Church, 216th Street and Old Yale Road. Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for students, and available at the door. Kids 12 and younger admitted freee. Info: www.langleychorus.org.

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• Pub night: The Ron Dunkley Memorial Society’s first fundraiser is 7-11 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Langley Twin Rinks Grillhouse. Tickets include burger, brew, salad and dessert for $25. Contact board members or

Sandy Dunkley, 604-532-0616, sdunkley@ shaw.ca. • Poker night: The Langley-based Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation is having a Texas Hold ’em Poker Night Fundraiser at the Sullivan Hall, 64th Avenue and 152nd Street, Nov. 28, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Raffles and refreshments. Tickets: $50 and only available in advance. Info and tickets: 778-278-3697.

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Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise. • Aldergrove Library 26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415 Storytime: Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Sign up in advance. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 19 to Dec. 17.

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• Fort Langley National Historic Site 23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777 Gold Rush Murder Myster Dinner: A festive evening at the fort circa 1858 goes awry in this new event on Nov. 29. Tickets are $60 plus taxes/fees, and include a hearty meal, the opportunity to dress in period costume pieces and a chance to win prizes. Adults only. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/626133. What’s What? listings are free. To be considered for publication, items must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the publication date. What’s What? appears in the Thursday edition and at www.langleyadvance.com.

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Stealth set up camp at LEC Langley’s pro lacrosse team is hosting its training camp in Willoughby this weekend. With the countdown on to the 2015 National Lacrosse League season, the Vancouver Stealth are gearing up for their training camp, starting Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Langley Events Centre. The public will have access to 11 Stealth practice sessions and one scrimmage. Season ticket holders will get an exclusive chance to watch a scrimmage followed by player autographs and the opportunity to interact with the players. The first day of training camp – on Saturday, Nov. 22 – will be open exclusively to season ticket holders, who will get a first look at the players competing for a roster spot. The following day will be open to the public as the Stealth continue training camp on Nov. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Stealth will be hosting a season ticket holder party from 4:30 to 8 p.m. as the Stealth play a scrimmage against the Edmonton Rush from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre’s Fieldhouse. Season ticket holders will receive their season ticket books and Stealth roster package and be able to watch the game. Following the game, they will be invited onto the turf and greeted with a welcome message from one of the members of the Stealth. They will also get a chance to interact with the players and get pictures and autographs. The Stealth’s final scrimmage on Sunday, Dec. 7 will be open to the public

as they host the Colorado Mammoth from 9 to 11 a.m. at the LEC Fieldhouse. The Stealth are looking to bounce back from a dismal 2014 season in which they limped to a 4-14 record and missed the NLL playoffs, in their inaugural campaign playing out the LEC. Vancouver opens the regular season on the road against the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. The Stealth’s home opener is the following week when they host the Toronto Rock on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 starting at 7 p.m. at the LEC. Stealth season tickets and three, four, and five game packs are available now. Single game tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. For details visit www.StealthLAX.com.

Super sophomore Digby re-ups The Stealth recently re-signed forward Tyler Digby to a one-year contract. The New Westminster native was selected 20th overall in the third round of the 2014 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Draft. In an impressive rookie campaign, he scored 58 points (22 goals, 36 assists) in 18 games. Digby finished second among rookies in points and was selected to the 2014 NLL All-Rookie Team. “Tyler is coming off a very solid rookie season and we are counting on him to be a mainstay in our lineup this coming year,” Stealth president and general

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manager Doug Locker said. “His size and strength not only allow him to make room Langley Advance files for others but for himself as Forward Tyler Digby, coming off a rookie campaign in which he well. We are looking for big scored 58 points in 18 games with the Vancouver Stealth, has rethings from him.” signed with Langley’s pro lacrosse team. Digby is pictured (above) “I’m real excited for this absorbing a glove to the face from a Minnesota Swarm opponent in year,” said Digby. “I can’t Vancouver’s home opener at the Langley Events Centre last January. wait to put on a Stealth jersey and start training camp.” The Langley-based Stealth is hoping for better in 2015 than its The 23-year-old had a struggle to a 4-14 record last season. successful junior career with the New Westminster Junior ‘A’ Sorensen has spent his entire career Salmonbellies, scoring 311 points (143 with the Stealth organization since being goals, 168 assists) in 80 career games. drafted by the team, second overall in the He was awarded MVP and was the 2006 NLL Entry Draft. top scorer in the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse In 112 career games he’s scored 71 League in 2010. points (28 goals, 41 assists), collected 492 Digby was a multi-sport standout in loose balls and forced 51 turnovers. college, playing lacrosse and football at “While this decision was a tough one Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania. for Kyle, it’s the right decision to have He was drafted 36th overall by the this procedure done now to allow him to Ottawa Redblacks in the 2013 CFL Draft. return next season fully healthy,” Locker “I think my NLL rookie year went said. “Kyle is a very important part of our pretty well,” he said. “There’s always organization and the fact that he will be things to improve on. I’m just ready to doing his rehabilitation in B.C. this spring get back at it and have a successful year will allow him to be fully engaged with as a whole.” the team during the coming season, albeit in a non-playing capacity.” Sorensen was an assistant captain when Bad news for the Stealth, as their capthe Stealth won the NLL Champion’s Cup tain Kyle Sorensen has undergone surgery in 2010 and captained the team to an and will miss the entire 2015 season. NLL finals appearance in 2013. The defenceman played in seven games “We will obviously need to restructure last season for the Stealth, recording two our leadership group and will make those goals and two assists, while collecting 17 decisions in the coming weeks,” Locker loose balls and forcing 10 turnovers. noted.

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Persistence has paid off for one of the Langley Rivermen’s most dynamic offensive players. Forward Gage Torrel, in his final year of junior A hockey, has earned an NCAA Division 1 scholarship to Lake Superior State University, beginning in the 2015/16 season. In his second year with the Rivermen, the St. Paul, Minn. native is one of the team’s top three point producers. “I’m very excited for the opportunity Lake Superior State has given me and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Torrel said. “I’m looking forward to it.” “We’re happy for Gage,” Langley Advance files Rivermen head coach and general manager Bobby Langley Rivermen forward Gage Torrel will have a hockey home next Henderson said. “He’s worked season, in the form of Lake Superior State University. really hard both last season and this season and we know he’s going “I met with the Rivermen coaching staff to do well there.” in the summer and I fell in love with the In his first year with the Rivermen, town, the area, and the building. I’m real Torrel scored 24 points in 28 games, help- excited to get out to the West Coast and ing the team capture the Ron Boileau play a different style of hockey.” Memorial trophy for the best record in “Tyler is an elite defenceman who has the BCHL regular season. a great skill set,” Henderson said. “We’re “I have to give thanks to my advisor, lucky to have him be part of our organthe coaching staff here, and my parents,” ization next season.” Torrel said. “My dad told me you should Niven, from the state of Maine, was go to a school where you’re wanted. I felt nominated captain of his hockey team this was the right choice.” this season. Lake Superior State University, in Sault “It’s a great honour,” he said. “There’s Sainte Marie, Michigan, is one of the a lot of new guys on the team and I like smallest public universities with roughly the responsibility and to lead by example. 3,000 students. I believe it’s important to work hard and Notable names to graduate from Lake have a positive attitude every day.” Superior State include former NHL for“He thinks the game well and has an wards Doug Weight, Brian Rolston and enhanced skill set to compliment his Bates Battaglia. hockey IQ,” Rivermen assistant coach The Rivermen return home this Friday and director of player personnel Kurt and Saturday to play back-to-back games Astle said. “Tyler is a well-rounded at the Langley Events Centre. On Friday, defenceman who has shown an offensive they host the Surrey Eagles and on upside.” Saturday, the ’Men are taking on Vernon Niven has heard that the BCHL is a fast Vipers. Game time both nights is 7 p.m. league. “The forwards are quick and big. Tickets are available at the door or It’s a physically grueling league. I want online at www.langleyrivermen.com. to test myself in that category of that Heading into this weekend’s twogame,” he said. “It’s going to be a great game home stand, the Rivermen own an opportunity and I’m looking forward to impressive 6-2-1-1 record on LEC ice. everything.” “We look forward to seeing Tyler in a Rivermen jersey next year,” said The Rivermen recently announced that Henderson. 1996-born defenceman Tyler Niven is ICE CHIPS: Governor’s Academy is a committed to the team for the 2015/16 highly selective and prestigious co-educaseason. tional independent boarding preparatory The 18-year-old currently plays for school. The school was established in Governor’s Academy in Massachusetts as 1763 and is the oldest continuously operpart of the Independent School League. ating independent boarding school in the “It’s a great opportunity,” Niven said. United States.

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mood doesn’t want to… I enjoy the Legare’s second place Master’s process and learning how to dial it Physique category result has earned in better, smarter – not harder.” her a spot to compete at B.C.’s provA certified sports incial championships nutrition advisor in June of next year. and personal trainer, She noted that “Mastering Legare said her goal she’s excited to be your mind and throughout her concompeting again. test preparation was She added that she becoming the best to stay true to the hopes to “dial it in” version of you health values that she with some more conemphasizes to her ditioning while con– now that’s the clients. tinuing her mission to real prize.” “My mission was to “shine on stage with Cindy Legare stand on stage withhealth, wellness and out jeopardizing my dedication.” health, to do no ‘tradThe passion and itional’ cardio to get to stage ready, hard work from all competitors on and to keep my contest diet all nutri- the stage was apparent. ent dense and all about health and “This weekend’s Sandra Wickham wellness,” she said. “Mission accom- competitors are all champions,” said plished.” Legare.

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Thank you West Langley Elementary School Community for donating more than 1,000 items to the Langley Food Bank.

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