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without provincial intervention. Froese said the governance has to change at TransLink. The system is too complicated, with the Mayors’ Council, a board, and management, Froese said. MATTHEW CLAXTON Last week, Metro Vancouver mclaxton@langleyadvance.com voters rejected the proposed Langley’s mayors will be 0.5 per cent sales tax increase meeting with Surrey Mayor to fund expanded TransLink Linda Hepner to talk about bus and rail service. Voters what happens next in the were 61.68 per cent opposed to wake of the No vote on the 38.32 per cent in favour. TransLink plebiscite. In Langley, the results were City Mayor Ted Schaffer even more opposed, with City said the meeting will be to get residents voting 72.29 per an update on what Surrey is cent opposed and Township thinking in the residents 74.97 per wake of the cent opposed. We really are vote. The projects Surrey officials at a loss to find proposed by the have talked Mayors’ another funding TransLink about moving Council would source. forward with have included a some transit new light rail link Jack Froese projects even if connecting from the referendum the existing Surrey failed. SkyTrain network down Fraser “If we work together, maybe Highway to Langley City. there is another opportunity of More B-line style buses, with some kind,” Schaffer said. high frequencies, would have Township Mayor Jack Froese been added to Langley and said that no one really knows Surrey. Increased bus service what’s going to happen in in general to Brookswood and the wake of the rejected sales Willoughby was planned. tax increase. The tax increase The plan also called for a would have raised about $250 subway along Vancouver’s million annually. Broadway corridor. “We really are at a loss to The Greater Langley find another funding source Chamber of Commerce was that’s acceptable,” said Froese. the only board of trade in the Most mayors have ruled out Lower Mainland to oppose the property tax hikes, the only plan. There were fears that the method they can impose easily tax increase would drive local

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residents to shop in Abbotsford or the United States, and that there wasn’t enough in the plan for Langley, said chamber president Scott Johnston. “It’s a pretty definitive result,” said Johnston. The chamber took quite a bit of “abuse” in recent months, Johnston said. But they were hearing fears from small business owners about business bleeding away while there was little or nothing in the plan for most areas of Langley, he said. It would have been more than a decade before the light rail line reached Langley, he said. “Even those on the No side like myself agree we need more transportation services,” Johnston said. This was just the wrong funding model, and a better one is needed, he said. The chamber has suggested road pricing, which could mean spreading out tolls among all the bridges and tunnels in the Metro Vancouver area, rather than just having tolls on new bridges. Local mayors have also suggested road pricing as an alternative in the past. Groups of transit users like the HandyDART Riders Alliance were upset at the failure of the vote. Increasing HandyDART service was part of the planned spending with the new funds; TransLink has frozen HandyDART increases for six years, resulting in more and more disabled riders being unable to access the point-topoint service.

Provincial money will be spent to prevent physical and financial abuse of seniors. MATTHEW CLAXTON mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

The provincial government is putting $2.6 million into elder abuse prevention, with the efforts headed up by a Langley woman. On June18, Daryl Plecas, parliamentary secretary for seniors, announced the funding for the B.C. Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRN). The group works with numerous local agencies to help prevent elder abuse and educate the public. “It’s a huge amount of money, but it’s a huge province,” said Sherry Baker, executive director of BCCRN. Baker is also a member of Langley Township’s Seniors Advisory Committee. The association works with everyone from police to Fraser Health, she said. Their mandate is to try to intervene before there is abuse or neglect, and to work on education to stop it from happening at all. According to Plecas, an estimated four to 10 per cent of all seniors could experience neglect or abuse, whether physical, emotional, financial, or sexual. Elder abuse is significantly under-reported, noted Plecas. Leanne Lange, an elder abuse specialist with Fraser Health, said that getting people to talk about elder abuse can be difficult. “It’s uncomfortable and it can be upsetting,” she said.

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Langley’s Sherry Baker gave MLA Darryl Plecas a shirt marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day after he announced $2.6 million in funding for elder abuse prevention and education. She recalled a recent case in which her office got a call about an elderly man who had been dropped off by his family at a small trailer, apparently to live by himself. When Fraser Health workers arrived, they found he had no phone, medicine, or money. He had difficulty getting out of the trailer, but the only toilet was an outhouse. Because he had health problems, he was taken to a hospital, and after he was given medical and social support there, he was transitioned into an assisted living facility. The announcement came following World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Plecas noted that there are approximately 750,000 seniors in B.C., and that number is expected to double in the next 20 years. While most live independently, the goal of funding like this is to end elder abuse.

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JENNIFER SALTMAN Special to the Langley Advance

Several men with high-profile murder convictions have posted profiles on a Canadian inmate pen-pal website, including a Langley man. The Province compiled a list of inmates who committed homicides or homicide-related crimes in B.C. and

have profiles on Canadian Inmates Connect, a site established by an Ontario woman in January 2012 to “help isolated inmates reconnect to the outside world and work toward a better life.” One of those is Davey Mato Butorac, from Aldergrove who is convicted of second-degree murder. From his profile: “I am very creative and I like music, drawing and lifting weights. I like to stay in

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Reunification study sensible Dear Editor, Putting aside the superficiality of your Our View in the Advance [No easy answer on merging, May 28] you are right, there is no easy answer. In January 2012 the the Langley Reunification Association (LRA), a.k.a. OneLangley, presented a petition to the Township of Langley bearing 3,547 signatures and requesting the Township enter into a joint, independent study with the City of Langley to look at the feasibility of reunification as one municipality. The Township accepted our petition and publicly agreed to be part of the joint study. On the same day the LRA presented the City of Langley with the same petition, signed by 3,176 residents of the City. The City rejected the petition without any discussion or response to the petitioners, a sad day for grassroots democracy.

In rejecting our petition, then-mayor Peter Fassbender said that the City had done its own study and saw no benefit to amalgamation (reunification). A study done by City staff, is of course, biased and highly subjective. For instance, citing the results of amalgamation of the megacity of Toronto, with more than six million inhabitants, as a reason to keep the status quo is like comparing apples and kumquats. Combined, the populations of the City and Township number a mere 135,000. We say again, the “study” done by the City was not independent and objective: it was a joke. LRA does not advocate amalgamation (reunification). The LRA has demonstrated that denizens of both the City and the Township want a joint independent study done to see if amalgamation (reunification) would

be feasible. An independent study might demonstrate no advantage to amalgamation (reunification); that result would mean a status quo. However, if the study shows merit in reunifying the City and the Township, an amalgamation steering body should be created. An independent study would only show possibilities. An amalgamation (reunification) steering body would have to answer all the questions before it was put to the people. Your headline “No easy answer on merging” is correct, but doing nothing is not a solution to a sizeable number of Langley residents. The LRA insists that the City drop its parochial attitude and show some courage and vision for the future, and do the study. Rian Martin, president, Langley Reunificiation Association

Aldergrove pool design inadequate Dear Editor, Let my wife and I add our names to the list of Aldergrove residents disappointed with this council’s re-jigged swimming pool design. On the plus side, they have scrapped incor-

porating the old school house, which was truly goofy. Unfortunately, the whole project seems to have been overtaken by hockey enthusiasts, when the original and obvious deficit in the

community has long been a useful indoor pool. Foisting this design on the swimmers of the community, who must now travel to swim elsewhere, is disheartening to say the least.

Drugs link to US gun violence Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Matthew Claxton’s “Gun control debate is not sane” [Painful Truth, July 2, Langley Advance]. Mr. Claxton argues that the route cause of another mass shooting is the American gun culture. The truth is that almost all mass shooting have three things in common. First is a gun, usually not legally owned. The second which is ignored by the news is that the shooting takes place at a “gun free

zone” and third, the perpetrator is on, or coming off of, mind-altering psychiatric drugs. Two generations ago it was normal for American children to drive to school with their guns in their vehicles and nobody got shot. Why does the American news corporations refuse to discuss the link between psychiatric drugs and violence? Could it be because the pharmaceutical companies pay them millions of dollars in advertising? Jason Bradner, Abbotsford

Aging baby boomers like us must maintain mobility of old hips and other joints, and find swimming is an all-encompassing exercise of necessity. When the arctic blasts of winter arrive, how does this design serve us? Poorly. The old Kinsella book line was “…if we build it, they will come.” The only individuals flocking to this pool in winter will be penguins. Designers should consult and listen to a swim club, not a hockey organization. Think again on the pool design. This one is inadequate and a failing, upsetting let down. Bryn and Lynn Jones, Aldergrove

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Further renovations and upgrades are in store at Langley’s casino, after Gateway signed on to manage it for another 10 years. Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has been the operator of Cascades Casino since it was built in 2005. Gateway CEO Tony Santo said the agreement demonstrates his company’s commitment to the property and the City of Langley, and more renovations and

improvements are coming. Last year, Gateway spent $5.7 million to develop multiple restaurants, refresh the gaming floor, and improve the theatre.

Homelessness

The chamber is offering a workshop to help Langley businesses regarding homelessness. RCMP Cpl. Shannon Savinkoff, community liaison officer for the City, Willowbrook, and

Brookswood, will provide some insight on how to discourage loitering and camps around businesses, said the chamber’s new president Scott Johnston. Putting the Pieces Together: How to Protect Your Langley Business, is July 23, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the new Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce office, 207-8047 199th St. “The chamber continually offers support to our members and the Langley

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Langley Intermediate Thunder BCILL Lacrosse Sun Jul 12 2:00pm vs. Nanaimo Timbermen The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

public programs and events Free Septic Tank Seminar Protect your investment! Learn about proper septic system maintenance from guest expert, Dean Scovill, during a free upcoming seminar:

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Nighttime Road Work: 200 Street from 86 to 84 Avenue and 200 Street – 80 Avenue Intersection Nighttime road paving work is scheduled to take place on 200 Street between 86 Avenue and 84 Avenue and at the intersection of 200 Street and 80 Avenue starting from Sunday, July 12 until Sunday, July 26. The work will occur from 7pm to 5am. Traffic will be limited to single-lane, alternating flow.

Non-Residential Morning sprinkling only: 1:00 - 6:00am Even addresses: Tuesday only Odd addresses: Wednesday only

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The Township of Langley’s Water Shortage Response Bylaw has four stages of watering restrictions: • Stage 1 automatically implemented every year • Stages 2 and 3 used in times of extended drought or when facing a water supply issue • Stage 4 reserved for emergency situations All areas of the Township are subject to the next stages of restrictions if deemed necessary by Metro Vancouver or the General Manager of Engineering. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 tol.ca/waterrestrictions

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Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits. Motorists should use extra caution in the early morning and evening hours. Slow down and watch for animals crossing, especially on arterial roads such as 208 Street, 88 Avenue, 80 Avenue, 72 Avenue and the Willowbrook Connector. William Ulrich Community Development Division 604.533.6044

Summer Maintenance of Rural Boulevards and Ditches The Township of Langley currently uses four full-time roadside grass mowers for ditch mowing. This equipment has predetermined routes, or an assigned area to follow. Pulling equipment away for a specific request lengthens the time it takes to fully complete all the rural boulevards and ditches. If you have a request for mowing or brush whacking, we ask for your patience as we try to fit the work schedule in as efficiently as possible. We thank you for your understanding as we operate under these requirements. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

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

ent event on the chamber agenda. Former pro snowboarder turned motivational speaker Nicole Donnelly is the guest speaker at the chamber’s monthly dinner meeting July 21. RSVP before 5 p.m. July 17.

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business community with all issues that affect their day-to-day operations, and in Langley, unfortunately, homelessness is one of those salient issues,” Johnston said. The cost is $10 for chamber members and $15 for non-members. There are only 10 spaces. Register in advance at 604-371-3770 or langleychamber.com.

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public notice Keep Your Drinking Water Safe Keep your drinking water safe by preventing backflow when using outdoor water sources. Backflow is a plumbing term for unwanted water flow in the reverse direction. Safeguard your water supply by following these steps: 1. Never submerge a free running hose in a sink, bucket, pool or puddle. 2. Install an inexpensive hose bib vacuum breaker on your hose bib. These can be purchased at your local hardware store. Safe drinking water affects everyone. Let’s do our part to ensure we safeguard this important resource. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 backflow@tol.ca

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others in that all previous rules that may have discriminated against women in pageants have been lifted. There is not a maximum age limit, nor are there height and weight requirements. For Reimer, the pageant is a way to have a voice. “I believe that each individual is beautiful in their own way with the unique gifts and talents that they possess,” she said in her pageant profile. “I have always sought to inspire and encourage creativity within myself, and others. This is exemplified in my song writing, school leadership, acting, film production, and dancing.” Heart and Soul event had contestant share a bit about themselves. It is judged by the contestants, who vote on the most inspiring or touching

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Cool sport: Caryse McCartney (pictured competing in the Div. 2 girls 50m butterfly) and her Langley Flippers teammates welcomed more than 500 swimmers representing clubs from around the Fraser Valley to their annual meet. The Langley Flippers Invitational took place last Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at Al Anderson Memorial Pool.

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Derek Birdsell snapped a picture of his son Myles exiting an RCMP cruiser that was on display in the Langley Events Centre parking lot next to Willoughby Community Park on Canada Day, July 1.

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Cruz McLean, six, cooled down at the spray park beside Al Anderson Memorial Pool on a sunny and very hot Saturday, June 27, about midway through a heat wave that has hunkered down in Langley and throughout most of B.C. for more than three weeks.

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Langley Rivermen alum and San Jose Sharks draftee Marcus Vela signed autographs at Willoughby Community Park on Canada Day. See local Canada Day coverage online at langleyadvance.com, search “Canada Day.” Troy Landreville Langley Advance

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n a rainy night before the 2014 Summerfest celebration, Tattoo the fibreglass horse was left laying on its side at the Brookswood Spray Park, one of its legs broken and its hooves smashed by vandals. This marked the second time that the statue had been severely vandalized (the first incident, a vandal, or vandals, had sliced off its head) and marked the end of its stay in the park, forever. On June 13, Marilyn Dyer, an 82-year-old artist who designed and painted the statue, stood by Tattoo’s side at Brookswood Summerfest, promoting the children’s book she illustrated about the events of last June and how it applies to bullying and its effects. The inspiration is Tattoo, a donation from the Brookswood Merchants Association that was put back together for a second time, its blemishes serving as a reminder of what it has been through. The purpose behind the book Tattoo the Painted Horse, illustrated by Dyer with words from Rie Charles, is to allow the readers to empathize with Tattoo by humanizing the statue and making it a symbol for the voiceless and vulnerable, Dyer said. “When I talked to the Brookswood merchants, I said, ‘It’s a love story – you decided to do this [add Tattoo to the park] to delight the children but this poor, vulnerable, one-of-a-kind creature was in the park and then groups and gangs came along,” Dyer said. “It couldn’t run away because it was screwed down, so I made an analogy between what was reality for Tattoo and what actually happens to people who are voiceless and vulnerable and get bullied.” > More at langleyadvance.com

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This offer includes the Gold level of coverage. Retail value of ASP is based on MSRP $1,200/$1,400/$1,500/$1,500/$1,700/$1,700/$2,000 for a new 2015 Micra®(excluding S trim)/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima Sedan/Juke®/Rogue/Pathfinder. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00)/2015 Versa Note 1.6 S M5 (B5RG55 AA00). 0.99%/0.%/0% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $255/$158/$146 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,280/$9,454/$8,767. $1,000/$1,000/$700 My Choice Bonus Cash included in advertised offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Micra SR MT (S5SG55 AA10). Selling price is $16,905 financed at 0% apr equals 84 monthly payments of $201 monthly for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,905. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. $500 My Choice bonus cash is included in advertised offers. Conditions apply. ! $11,565 selling price which includes MSRP and freight & fess for a new 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA10). Conditions apply. "Models shown $36,598/25,965/$21,115/18,405 Selling price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Versa Note 1.6 SL CVT (B5TG15 AE00)/2015 Micra® 1.6 SR 4 AT (S5SG75 AE00). *!±≠"Freight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,567/$1,695/$1,567) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. ††The Nissan Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of Feb, 1, 2015) lease/leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2009 or newer Nissan brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”). Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/co-leasee of the Existing Vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the Offer. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through NCI and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“Loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/Versa/Sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/Altima/Rogue ($600); (iii) Frontier/Xterra/Leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/Titan, Armada/GT-R ($1000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied before taxes which means they are inclusive of all applicable taxes. Alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an Eligible New Vehicle (excluding GT-R and Leaf) other than through NCF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan, ask your dealer. Offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. Offer valid on Eligible New Vehicles purchased/leased/financed and delivered between June 2 – June 30, 2015. For more information see IIHS.org. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. ∞Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) Entry Level Segmentation, June 2015. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. Nissan Financial Services Inc. is a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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EDUCATION

“Our studios have been instrumental in teaching art in the Langley area for the past 24 years. We have enjoyed success and wanted a way to repay back to our community,” studio founder Rob Barrett said. “Young budding artists are being left out because public school art programs suffered cutbacks for various reasons,

so children who have artistic talent have not had the chance to learn at a higher level,” he elaborated. The program is open to Langley and Surrey-area students 12 to 16. The $1,000 scholarship entitles the winner to 48 art classes and supplies needed at Neighbourhood Art Studios. Call 604455-0344 for complete details.

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July 16

Pollinators Paradise the langley environmental Partners society (www.leps.bc. ca) offers a free workshop 5 to 7 p.m. on July 16 at the Demonstration Garden on local pollinators and planting a pollinator garden. RsvP by July 10: garden@leps.bc.ca or 604-546-0344.

Libraries

Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise. Murrayville Library 22071 48th Ave. 604-5330339 Babytime: babies and caregivers join in bounces, songs, rhymes and stories that encourage speech and language. Register in advance. 9:30 a.m., Fridays, July 3 to 24.

Al-Anon Family Groups if someone else’s drinking is affecting you, AFG can help. local meetings are tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm at the Douglas Recreation centre. info: 604-688-1716, langleyafg@shaw.ca or www.bcyukon-al-anon.org. Alano Club of Langley A social club for people in recovery, open 365 days a year, 11am-3pm and 7-10pm. Drop in for a cup of coffee or a game of pool at 20473 Douglas cres. info: 604-532-9280. Alateen the group supports young people recovering from the effects of living with problem drinking in a family member or friend. Ages 10 and up. the group meets at the township civic Facility, 20338 65th Ave. info: 604-688-1716. Alcoholics Anonymous call Alcoholics Anonymous at the langley intergroup office, 604-533-2600. Answering machine after hours. tues. eves. at George Preston Recreation centre, 20699 42nd Ave., 8:30pm. info: 604-434-3933 or 604533-2600. Penny Pincher thrift store the new location, 20550 Fraser hwy., is accepting donations (no heavy items at this time) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to saturday.

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COMMUNITY

Development hosts family fun day

Kids can bring their dolls and Teddy bears for treatment. HEATHER COLPITTS hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

Does Teddy have a boo boo? Is Dolly not doing as well as she should? There’s help available this Saturday at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Willoughby Town Centre is hosting Willoughby Day and one of the highlights is the clinic. “Kids can bring their Teddys or their dolls to the clinic and they will attempt to make them better through various ways,” said Nicky Kruger, one of the Willoughby Day organizers. The medical treatment for

Langley Township firefightthose fabric and felt friends ers will be there with trucks is by donation. for the public to explore. The clinic benefits the Vanilla Clothing hosts a Langley Memorial Hospital fashion show. Foundation. At Willoughby Shoppers Drug Mart has Day, people can also find out a cosmetics launch party. about the foundation’s work There’s wine tastings by and its volunteer opportunTown Centre Liquor Store. ities. Dairy Queen Established is providing free in 1985, They will Dilly Bars to the the Langley attempt to first 500 people Memorial and will soon Hospital make them be opening in Foundation better through Willoughby Town has raised more than $30 various ways. Centre. Hakam’s Grocer million to supNicky Kruger has all sorts of port Langley goodies. Memorial Enjoy psychic Hospital and readings, a show and shine, the healthcare needs of the face painting, the RBC craft Langley communities. tables, demonstrations and Willoughby Day runs 11 more. a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 11 Langley’s Karen Lee Batten at 208th Street and 80th performs right after lunch Avenue. while DJMAK 6 will be spinIn addition to the clinic, ning tunes all day and Music there’s lots to do and see.

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Schools International Langley has performances. There’s also a chance to win prizes. Pick up a passport at any store and get it stamped. When it’s full, enter it in the draw. There’s also $1,700 in Willoughby Town Centre gift cards up for grabs during the day. Another prize is the trip for four to Disneyland. The draw is at the end of the day and is G&F Financial’s way to mark its first anniversary at the location. Kruger noted there’s ample parking at the site. Willoughby Town Centre had held a summer celebration for the past few years since it was constructed and this will be an annual event. As well the retail complex hosts a Christmas celebration.

The 1 st Annual Walnut Grove Business Association Golf classic tuesday august 18th, 2015 the Redwoods golf course 22011 88th avenue, langley Bc

To Sponsor or Register for the event please email admin@wgba.ca or call 604.866.7338

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MOTIRING

Hot rods go to mall

July is B.C. Collector Car Appreciation Month.

Hundreds of hot rod collectors are again converging on the Willowbrook Shopping Centre parking lot later this month. On Sunday, July 19, at least 200 vehicles and their drivers are expected to participate in the British Columbia Hot Rod Association’s annual Hot Rod Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a free public event open to people of all ages, explained club vice-president Joe Morris.

People can talk to the owners and just enjoy the “fine workmanship” that goes into restoring and maintaining these fine pieces of art, he explained. “There will be a lot of things to do and see,” Morris said. “Come check out the vehicles, plus enjoy an award presentation, musical entertainment, 50/50 raffle, door prize draws, and food and automotive-related vendor sales taking place all day.”

Last year, the club raised more than $10,000 and donated it to the Valley Therapeutic Riding Association. “We also raise money for many more causes to help our communities,” he said. The B.C. government declared July as collector car appreciation month. It’s a way of recognizing vintage, classic, hot rod car, motorcycle, and truck clubs for their contribution to the local community.

Langley in

history

Look back through the files of the Langley Advance.

Eighty Years Ago July 4, 1935

ˠ Restoration of old Fort Langley was proposed by Langley Board of Trade president Noel Booth. The federal Department of the Interior was asked for help.

Seventy Years Ago July 5, 1945

WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Softball City, Cloverdale Athletic Park, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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