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Marley knocking on businesses doors Wayne Kuyer will be back in his Dickensian persona this year.

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“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.”

– Bernard Meltzer A reminder to local businesses: Marley will soon be at your doorsteps, rattling chains in an effort to drum up money for disadvantaged local families.

The man playing Jacob Marley from Charles Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol is Langley accountant Wayne Kuyer.

From Dec. 15 to 18, Kuyer will dress in period costume and venture out to the local business community, asking for support in his campaign to collect funds for the Langley Christmas Bureau and Province Empty Stocking Fund.

For the past 13 years, he’s been going it alone, carrying on the work that he did alongside Stephen de Verteuil, who was Kuyer’s business partner and the original Scrooge.

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For the 20th year, Wayne Kuyer will be collecting donations for the Langley Christmas Bureau and Province Empty Stocking Fund.

Stephen died in May 2002, at the age of 47.

For the 20th year, Kuyer will continue on as Marley in a charity drive that over the past 19 years has raised more than $207,865 for families in need (the Scrooge & Marley Christmas Fund is dedicated to Stephen’s memory).

“It’s a community service but also to acknowledge that this is something [Stephen] loved doing,” Kuyer said.

The goal this year is to collect $20,000.

Businesses are urged to donate by Friday, Dec. 18.

“We just go business to business and kind of remind them that it’s the time of the year where you have to think outside yourself a little bit and consider those who are a little less fortunate this time of the year,” Kuyer said. “It’s really a fundraiser. The easiest venue for me is really to approach ones who

have given in the past, because I can only do so much as a oneman team.”

Kuyer said giving to the Scrooge & Marley Christmas Fund “has become a tradition” for a lot of merchants.

“I’ve got probably a half a dozen calls from people who have a cheque for me to pick up,” Kuyer said.

Notices are delivered to local businesses to give “a heads up that we are coming,” Kuyer said, thanking all those who have donated in the past.

This is a busy time of the year for Kuyer but the motivation to volunteer his time and effort comes from the drive’s past success.

“How many people can raise $20,000 to assist these charities in that kind of timeline?

Knowing there is a need out there is really why,” he said, regarding why he continues his charity work every December.

And if he doesn’t reach his $20,000 goal?

“Oh I quit! I send a letter out to all my givers and ask why I didn’t make my target!” Kuyer answered with a hearty laugh, tongue firmly planted in cheek.

“Really, that just means I have to try a little harder and reach out to a few more businesses.”

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Williams Park Christmas revamped The annual celebration no longer includes the walk-in activities and entertainment.

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Christmas at Williams Park will last longer this year but there won’t be the two-night family celebration as in previous years.

The Williams Park Society which oversees the Christmas events for the past couple of years has decided not to have the walk-in event.

The park is decorated for the holidays from Dec. 7 to 19 and is open evenings to the public.

Barb Sharp, president of the society, said the decision for the change was based on various factors.

“It’s not the work [involved],” she noted.

“It became almost too successful for it’s own good in a way.”

There were such big crowds on the two walk-in evenings that the neighbourhood could not accommodate the crowds, despite organizers arranging shuttle busing, traffic flaggers and other measures.

So now people can still walk around the park and use the picnic shelter if the weather is bad but most will drive through to see the light displays.

This is year 25 for Christmas in Williams Park and until recently it was done by the Township with help from volunteers.

This year volunteer work bees repainted the decorative cutouts and did set up.

The tucked away park decorated for the holidays was hit by thieves and vandals more than once in recent years with the park society cancelling events one year. A groundswell of community support prompted the society to reinstate the holiday event.

Sharp said Christmas in Williams Park will continue to evolve in the future. The society is looking at lower key activities, such as having local choirs on weekends.

“We’re always looking for ideas… and volunteers,” she added.

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Killer sentenced to 18 years prison JENNIFER SALTMAN Special to the Langley Advance

An Aldergrove man who murdered two vulnerable women and was suspected of killing a third has been sentenced to life.

Davey Mato Butorac, 37, was convicted in April of the second-degree murder of 50-year-old Sheryl Lynn Koroll. At a sentencing hearing in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Friday, Butorac also pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Gwendolyn Jo Lawton, 46.

He was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 18 years. Butorac was given credit for time in custody since his arrest in 2008 and it counts toward his parole ineligibility. A third murder charge – in connection with the death of 47-year-old Margaret Redford – was stayed.

- Jennifer Saltman is a reporter with the Vancouver Province.

HOLIDAYS

Rain can’t quench Christmas spirit A Christmas parade kicked off the season in Langley City.

One of the new entrants was a local family who dressed up in bright sequined outfits and lights and rode their bikes in the parade.

That kind of family entry is something the organizers are considering encouraging in future parades alongside organizational entries, James said.

MATTHEW CLAXTON mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

An evening of heavy rain didn’t prevent hundreds of people from turning out for the annual Spirit of Christmas Parade in Langley City on Dec. 5.

“It’s one thing I can say about Langley, they’re super supportive,” said Teri James of the Downtown

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Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted parade viewers.

Langley Business Association.

She estimated 500 to 600 people lined the parade route along Fraser Highway to watch 42 entrants.

The parade was preceded by a number of afternoon and evening

events – including choral singing, face painting, a Letters to Santa station, and a magic show by Wes Barker.

The parade had 15 new entrants, 10 more than last year, said James.

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A family of brightly lit cyclists was one entry in this year’s parade.

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Kitten care helpers wanted CARES is looking for new foster homes.

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Fostering a litter of kittens has two difficult parts: taking them in, and giving them up again.

CARES, a Langley cat shelter, is looking to build up its base of volunteer foster homes for young kittens.

CARES takes in cats and kittens all year round, and recently had a glut of 25 kittens, said Lauralee

Some of the kittens which arrived this fall at CARES. Porter, who heads up adoptions for the group.

Sometimes they can find themselves with up to 50 kittens at once.

“We always need foster homes,” Porter said.

They are looking for homes in the Langley

and Cloverdale area.

The kittens sent to foster homes are weaned, but need some more care. They may come with their mom as well, Porter said.

“For the first while, mom does all the work,” Porter said.

Kitten fosterers must help care for and socialize their kittens for two to six weeks until adoption.

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Popcorn patrol: BC Transplant’s Operation Popcorn took place at Langley Memorial Hospital

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Winner thought it was Christmas party The citizen of the year directed his praise towards others.

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Milt Kruger of On Line Collision was surprised Tuesday when he was named the H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year.

Kruger was called up to the podium

by Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Scott Johnston, who gave a lengthy list of causes Kruger has worked on.

“Behind the scenes, this person is a quiet volunteer willing to contribute time and effort to the Langley community, dedicating personal and professional time and resources to advance causes and issues critical to the health and well-being of our community and citizens,” Johnston said.

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There are hundreds of people in the community doing volunteer work, he said.

Milt’s wife Kim said they were completely surprised by the honour.

Kruger, a past Langley chamber president, was congratulated by longtime chamber executive director Lynn Whitehouse.

“You did a lot of mentoring of me,” he said.

Kruger first got involved with business-focused volunteering through his trade association, then through the chamber of commerce.

“From there you start to meet a lot of folks,” he said.

The list of causes he has worked on includes his own On Line Collision Playgrounds Initiative, the Langley School District Foundation, the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation, Operation Red Nose, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and both the B.C. Summer Games and the B.C. Seniors Games in Langley.

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HOLIDAYS

Santa drops by for breakfast fun The Jolly Old Elf will enjoy a few more Langley breakfasts.

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Daniel Russman is the general manager of the new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Langley.

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Santa has come to Langley for a few recent events, including last Saturday’s breakfast with kids at Douglas Rec Centre.

The event saw Santa listen to Christmas wishes from dozens of children.

Other chances to see Santa: • Krause Berry Farm, Sunday, Dec. 13, 9:30 to

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Tyson Culbertson talked to Santa while his sister Zoe enjoyed breakfast Saturday.

11:30 a.m.

This breakfast is a special fundraiser, with admission by donation to breast cancer research in memory of Liz

Krause. No reservation is necessary Not only will Santa be there, he will be arriving by helicopter shortly after 10

What’s in Store

t’s party time again down on Collection Drive in Langley this weekend. This time, the public is invited down to the country’s first-ever luxury auto mall to welcome Jaguar Land Rover Langley to the block.

Jaguar opens its doors for business in a brand new 33,271-square-foot facility that boasts some state-of-the-art features and amenities, explained Christian Chia, president and CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group.

“We’ve been fortunate to have great success in Langley, so far, with all of our dealerships in the Langley Auto Collection at the corner of Glover Road and the Langley Bypass,” Chia said, explaining that this newest dealership will be offering both new and ROXANNE HOOPER pre-owned vehicles.

“We believe that Jaguar Land Rover Langley will be the perfect compliment to our dealership family and an ideal brand for the Fraser Valley’s urban suburban lifestyle, so we’re really excited to open our doors and share our passion for these incredible cars and SUVs with locals,” Chia said.

The party happens Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m.

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a.m. Lego master builder Robin Sather will demonstrate his talents.

Krause Berry Farm is located at 6179 248th St. More information is online at www.krauseberryfarms. com.

• Brunch with Santa, Langley Golf Centre, Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.

By reservation only, call 604-534-4555 ext. 3. Located at 21550 44th Ave. • Choo Choo’s Restaurants, Dec. 12, 19, and 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

A breakfast buffet costs $15 for adults and $8 for kids. Located at 20559 Fraser Hwy.

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The Share-a-Bear campaign continues through until Christmas. It allows customers to buy a pair of pandas for $12.50. One of the stuffed bears goes home with the customers, while the other goes to a local community charity.

Last year, there more than 23,000 bears were donated to charities, bringing the tally to more than 600,000 since its inception in 1989.

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Economy needs a big boost soon

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Tired of the fight against fighting

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he war on terror. The war on poverty. The war on drugs. The fight/struggle/war with cancer.

On AIDS. On global warming.

War, fighting, and struggle are the dominant metaphors we use to talk about a host of issues in our society that have nothing to do with violence.

And I’m starting to wonder what that says about us, and about the way we approach those problems in the first place.

This first started to bother me when I saw a few people complaining about the way individuals dealing with cancer are referred to.

We talk about “a long fight” or “a lengthy struggle” with cancer.

While there is no doubt that there are things you can do to decrease your risk of getting cancer, and that there are some things you can do to try to aid your own recovery, you don’t really fight cancer.

We try to cure cancer with scientific means developed over the last century and a half, from the first crude surgeries to modern therapies that are using exotic elements such as genetically modified polio viruses.

But it’s not a war. Science has little in common with battle, and the resilience and bravery necessary for a cancer patient is not the same kind as that needed when facing guns and shellfire.

some situations – a multi-milOther war metaphors are lionaire drug dealer with even less apt. a private army isn’t going A war on poverty? When to just quietly come along we try to end poverty in handcuffs – it is grossly – child poverty, homeinappropriate in other circumlessness, seniors living in stances. poverty, anything – we Helping people overcome are not destroying. We are explicitly building. We are addiction is not a battle. It’s a giving people food, educahealing process. It’s a process tion, housing, better social of bringing people back into a structures. It’s the exact community. It’s helping them opposite of war, yet that free themselves from chemmetaphor is still thrown MATTHEW CLAXTON ical slavery. around frequently.

Calling it the war on drugs, You can see something framing it that way, makes similar when people talk of the fight too many people into enemies. When against global warming. Again, there are the enemy is cancer, that’s one thing – no battlefields or generals in the war on who doesn’t hate cancer? But when it’s climate change. There are debates, there people, whether dealers or addicts, it’s are education campaigns, there is a great dangerously simplistic. deal of diplomacy. There is struggle, but Frankly, I’d like to see some more it’s a struggle to find new ways of doing metaphors for all of these problems. things that will allow us to stop pollutWords are how we frame the world. Our ing the atmosphere without gutting our choice of words shows what we think is economy. important. Words matter.

The most disturbing use of the term We can talk about war and fights and may be in the war on drugs. battles, or we can talk about building, The war on drugs is certainly a lot healing, reaching for solutions. more literal than the other kinds of No war on poverty, but building metaphorical fights. It does involve soldignity. No war on cancer, but a cure for diers, and in many places, police with sickness. No war on drugs, but a hand the same weapons and tactics as solto those in need. diers.

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hings are ticking along okay here in B.C., at least as far as the economy goes.

Our unemployment rate is lower than the Canadian average by almost a full percentage point. We aren’t doing so bad on home construction, and if there’s been any bad economic news, it hasn’t affected the price of housing.

But Canada just weathered a brief blip of a technical recession, and we aren’t doing as well as our neighbours down south when it comes to unemployment and growth.

And now the head of the Bank of Canada, which backstops much of our financial system, says he’s prepared to offer negative interest rates.

That would mean institutions parking their money with the Bank of Canada would be charged for doing so. The reverse would be the equivalent of being paid to hold a mortgage. (Don’t hold your breath waiting for your local bank to offer this one.)

If Canada is in generally good shape, but a bit battered, why is one of our top economic wizards considering the use of increasingly powerful economic stimulants?

The first reason is Alberta. For decades, one of Canada’s wealthiest provinces relied on oil and not much else to power its economy. Now oil is increasingly cheap – under $40 a barrel as of this week – and it’s uncertain when, or if, it will ever rebound to $100 again.

The second reason is a general sluggishness in the economy. When the Canadian dollar drops, our goods are supposed to become more attractive to the U.S. in particular and the rest of the world in general. But resources are in a slump, and our manufacturing sector isn’t exactly picking up much of the slack.

Currently, the extreme measures contemplated by the Bank of Canada aren’t being pulled out. But the fact that officials are talking about them, getting them ready, is a signal that they want to be sure we can avoid something bad that may be coming.

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Dear Santa, My name is Miguel, I am eight years old. I like to play and to be creative! Some of the people doesn’t belive in you Santa but I do.

I have some questions for you. I been wondering how’d you meet Mrs. Claus and how did you make the slegh. for Chrismas I want a nice goldon retriver dog, a xbox 360 and snow for the WORLD!!!

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Love Tami Grade 3, RC Garnett Dear Santa, My neme is Tyler. and I am 8 years old. I like to play NHL 11 and play Lego. I also like to play Minecraft, sonik, halo, raceing games, TV, gocarting. How old are you? Can I plese have the Mattel Minecraft stop-motion animation

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Letters to the editor

Shopping locally benefits many

“Buying local” does not just refer to purchasing locally cultivated foods and wines.

It includes shopping at small local businesses and purchasing items produced and handcrafted in our own cities and towns.

In Langley, the art and artisan business community is slowly growing, but most of these businesses rely on self-promotion and do need the support of their community to prosper.

In 2010, Canadians imported more than $637,000,000 in visual art related goods, the vast majority being from the United States.

This figure does not include books or other printed materials, film, video, or music.

If we all made the attempt to purchase Canadian-made goods over imported goods, could you imagine how much stronger our dollar would be? $637 million dollars is a lot of money.

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Dear Nic My name is Taylen Goncalves and I am 8 years old. I like to read and play soocer. How many elves are there? How Old are you? I will.

Can I please have: trapped & sorry and tides of War 2 From Taylen Grade 3, RC Garnett

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Why are we buying these goods made south-of-the-border that could be purchased in our own backyard from our own family, friends and neighbours – improving our own economy?

Where do you plan to Christmas shop this year?

If you see yourself at the shopping mall last-minute, chances are you are one of the many people who hate Christmas shopping.

The packed parking lots and crazed drivers, overwhelming hordes of people, and never-ending line-ups are enough to give anyone a panic attack.

“Makin’ a list, and checkin’ it twice” after Dec. 15 is a guaranteed disaster.

Plan ahead – start a list on your smartphone or personal notebook and work on it year round. Explore our local shops.

Enjoy a stroll down downtown Langley’s one-way and check out the fun mixture of stores for all ages.

Plan a day taking in our province’s birthplace, the village of Fort Langley where art and history are celebrated.

Subscribe to your local city’s Facebook pages for upcoming events, festivals, and craft fairs: Discover Downtown Langley, Tourism Langley, and Fort Langley Village all have pages that are kept current with the happenings around town.

Do you still plan on running to the mall last minute to do your shopping?

Plan ahead and explore your options. Try to buy goods made by local, creative and talented individuals over south-of-the-line or factory produced goods under possible brow-raising conditions.

Avoid the over-commercialization of Christmas by supporting your local community and enjoy the hunt for that special gift – something thoughtful, unique, affordable and made to last.

Stephanie Shanklin, via email

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Hi card wins: Alex Hope Elementary students such as Lexy Smart,

Anna Pyper, Chloe Kim, Yasmin Malabuyoc, Kaitlyn Ethier, Lauren McKenna and Indiana Bateman, who founded the Third World Card Co. as a class project, have cards for sale to raise money to fund art supplies for Rwanda.

Students created the designs and Classic Impressions provided free printing so all funds could go to the cause. Cards are available to the public at the school concert Dec. 15 and 16. Or call teacher Nadean Vonk at the school at 604-888-7109. Cards are three for $5, eight for $10 or 20 for $25.

DEVELOPMENT

ALC okays museum A major hurdle has been cleared to create a new flight museum.

MATTHEW CLAXTON mclaxton@langleyadvance.com

The Canadian Museum of Flight is one step closer to moving into a new facility next to the Langley Regional Airport.

The flight museum received word last week that the Agricultural Land Commission has approved its relocation to land just west of the existing airport.

For years, the museum has been in a hangar and buildings on the main airport site, without enough room to display more than part of its collection of vintage, restored, and replica aircraft.

The museum has been planning a move for 30 months.

The new 1.6 acre site is part of the 51-acre Derek Doubleday Arboretum, on floodplain land to the west of the airport. The new site is 45 per cent larger than the current museum footprint, and could accommodate a larger building. The site is the far southeastern corner of the arboretum, up against the airport and separated from most of the rest of the park by a creek.

One of the biggest challenges in moving to the site was its status as ALR land.

However, the ALR decision takes into account the site’s limited size and its physical connection to the airport.

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Restored aircraft like this Waco AQC-6 could be moved to a new facility now that the ALC has freed up land. leader of the Building Task Force for the museum. “Now we can do serious facility fundraising and planning.”

Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese and airport manager Guy Miller also expressed approval of the decision.

When the Museum of Flight unveiled the plan in February, the estimated cost for the new facility was $2 million.

That would provide a 15,000 square foot concrete building, with another 5,000 square feet of mezzanine space. That would replace the existing 5,000 square foot facility, and many more aircraft could be stored indoors.

The museum has had issues with some of its planes being damaged by heavy snowfall in the past.

The Museum of Flight hosts a number of restored aircraft, from bush planes to Canadian fighters.

It also has one of only a tiny number of examples of Handley Page Hampden bombers – only two examples exist anywhere in the world.

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Festive celebration in store for Aldergrove With the countdown to Christmas underway, Aldergrove hosts a Saturday parade and street party.

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Speed for Need The public can do go-kart racing 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Fast Track Karting, 5760 Production Way, and raise funds for the Langley Christmas Bureau and Sources Food Bank in Langley. Bring non-perishable foods or make a cash donation. Info: www.fasttrackkarting.ca.

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The Christmas Light Up Parade in downtown Aldergrove returns for a 22nd year on Saturday, Dec. 12.

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egardless what Mother Nature has up her sleeve (the forecast calls for rain), downtown Aldergrove will be lit up for Christmas on Saturday.

Aldergrove’s Christmas Light Up Parade takes place Dec. 12, starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Aldergrove.

The fun kicks off with the Aldergrove Elks 21st annual Children’s Christmas Celebration, running from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at St. Joachim and Ann’s Parish, 2872 273rd St. There will be lots of free festivties with face painting by Madam Butterfly, photos with Santa, and refreshments.

“The Elks are proud to serve the Aldergrove community, and the annual Children’s Christmas Celebration is one of our most important events of the year,” Elk Lodge #66 president Gary King said. “Our lodge members love seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces at this time of the year.”

Then, the 22nd annual Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade – hosted by the Aldergrove Agricultural Fair and Festival Association and co-sponsored by the Township of Langley – begins to roll, starting from Old Yale Road before heading east along Fraser Highway through downtown Aldergrove, from 270th to 273rd Street.

The Walter Levy trophy is presented to the Christmas home decorating contest winners.

Karen Long has been involved with organizing the parade for the past 15 years, and said, “we have received approximately 30 entries,” adding that there is still room for “some stragglers.”

The stretch of Fraser Highway from 270th to 273rd Street will be

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closed to traffic from 5:45 to 7 p.m. appearance from Santa Claus, facepainting, hot chocolate, hotdogs, to accommodate the parade. popcorn and a special performance Among the highlights will be on the Spirit Stage by Her Brothers. the pre-parade show featuring Her Brothers – made up of Township Fire Department’s fire siblings Joshua, Gabriel, and trucks with horns sounding at the Levi Penner and dad start of the parade.

Jonathan – earned local After that, the One year it fame in April when they parade starts off with was so cold, won the Langley Has the Legion Colour finals.

Party, along with what the wind was Talent ABA president Rob Long describes as an blowing, there Wilson called last year’s “amazing array of was ice, rain… inaugural street party “a military vehicles” supsuccess.” plied by International but everybody tremendous “We’re incredibly Movie Services, local showed up. grateful to our many dignitaries, cadets, member businesses for Girl Guides, Scouts, That’s spirit their support of this service groups, sports for you. event,” Wilson said, groups, local business“which is our way of es, dance teams, and Karen Long saying thank you to decorated vehicles. those Aldergrovians “Then follow Santa who shop local not only at to the parade after party,” Long Christmastime but throughout the recommended. year.” fter the parade, all are invits for the weather, mid-Deed to a family celebration in cember can bring all sorts the north parking lot next of challenging conditions to Extra Foods, at the Aldergrove but that hasn’t stopped the parade Mall. entries from taking part, nor the The Aldergrove Business folks who line Fraser Highway from Association (ABA) is hosting a welcoming them as they go past. post-parade street party from 6:30 “You just never know,” Long to 8 p.m., which will feature an

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Long also thanked the Langley RCMP who help proceedings run smoothly. “They have been a big huge help for us, too,” Long said.

The parade, and all the festivities that surround it, is geared towards children, Long said: “The kids look so forward to it. There are so many kids as parade participants, and we have families who join in the parade.”

Dignitaries involved include Langley MP Mark Warawa, Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, and Langley Township council members.

The parade and after-party has “lots of sponsors helping out,” Long said, including the Aldergrove Rotary Club, Otter Co-op, Extra Foods, Aldergrove Credit Union, Shopper’s Drug Mart, A&W, Aldergrove Star, Save-On Foods, Eze Rent It, Sunrise Washroom Rentals, 24/7 Security, Safeway, and Studio One Dance Centre.

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A12 Thursday, December 10, 2015 Various classes at Douglas Park Community School created auto-related art which is now part of a fundraising calendar.

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Students revved up The Langley Good Times CruiseIn happens on their doorstep, and many Douglas Park Community School students enjoy seeing the classic vehicles each year.

So it was natural that the kids would enjoy creating Cruise-In related art for a thank you calendar. The school is one of the local charities supported by the annual car show.

“Once we saw the proofs, we realized the potential of these calendars as a fundraiser for our school,” teacher Lorraine Goulet said.

All monies raised will support arts programming (dance, drama, music and visual arts) at the school.

“This could be in the form of performances and workshops at DPCS, field trips to concerts, plays and museums, and musical instruments.

The children will also have input as

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to which programs we choose,” she added.

Goulet said the project has broader benefits.

“They were so proud when they gave the members of the CruiseIn Society the calendars, and they experienced first hand that their efforts were happily appreciated and acknowledged. It was big smiles all around the room,” she said.

The kids get to see that there are many in the community who care about them and education.

“Perhaps above all, they learned that no matter how old or young you are, or your circumstances, you can have a positive effect on your community,” Goulet added.

The art was also turned into greeting cards. The products are available for purchase at the school.

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ROXANNE HOOPER rhooper@langleyadvance.com

There’s some serious trash talk going on between Langley country stars Dallas Smith and Chad Brownlee.

It’s not that these two long-time friends have turned against each other, or that they’re even bad mouthing one and other’s musical aptitudes.

Instead, the two (Brownlee being a retired NHL defenceman) are throwing some rather harsh quips in advance of a hockey match (a 20-30-minute, 3-on3 scrimmage) taking part at the JRfm Basics for Babies annual Christmas party at Langley Event Centre this Sunday.

“Let’s just say they’re talking about cups sizes and the likes, and we’ll leave it at that,” said Terra Lindsay, JRfm promotion and assistant music director.

Lindsay is coordinating the third annual Basics for Babies blast at LEC, and said the addition of the hockey challenge seems to be garnering interest.

The scrimmage will feature the two Langley country stars – who also tag team each summer to host the Boys of Fall charity golf tournament at The Redwoods Golf Course. This was their third year of golf, which raised more than $100,000 for the same cause.

The duo will be mixing it up with former Langleyite Aaron Pritchett and Cloverdale’s JoJo Mason, as well as JRfm general manager Mark Patric and

Elaine Tanner’s book started as a present for her grandchildren.

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While the hockey component of the day is new, many of the popular features of their FUNdraising Day are back again, as well, Lindsay said. Those include a full line up of live performances, jousting, bouncy castles, video games, human hamster balls, a tumble bus, balloon art, and kids crafts.

JRfm has been partnering with Lower Mainland food banks for the past 21 years to specifically provide for children two years and younger.

This event, now in its third year at LEC, is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for Basics for Babies. It attracts about 5,000 people, and last year raised $42,000 for the cause.

Lindsay hopes adding some hockey, and inviting a few bigger name performances – including Brownlee, Pritchett, David James and Jess Moskaluke – that even more families will come out for a day of fun and help Basics for Babies.

Admission is by donation.

The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BUSINESS

Shops host 12 Dayz Christmas party Yorkson merchants creating a sense of community.

HEATHER COLPITTS hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com

The merchants of Willoughby Town Centre are spreading that warm feeling of Christmas with a community celebration that helps the Gateway of Hope.

As part of the 12 Dayz of Christmas on Dec. 12, the merchants have lined up entertainment, activities, treats and more, and are inviting the public to take part in a coat drive and food drive.

“It’s just a nice community event,” said Nicky Kruger, one of the organizers. “People don’t have to pay to participate. It’s to bring people together.”

The 12 Dayz of Christmas celebration runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new development at 208th Street and 80th Avenue.

The day features performances by local singer Karen Lee Batten at 1 p.m. as well as local choirs, the Langley International Music School at 2 p.m., a DJ all day, a wreath making workshop and a fashion show by Vanilla Clothing.

As well there’s horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa and a themed petting zoo. Kids can do crafts or have

their faces painted.

People are asked to bring new and gently used coats and winterwear for the coat drive. All sizes are welcome.

There’s also a food drive and people can drop off non-perishable food donations.

“It’s a final push to make sure that people can be warm this winter and have food in their tummies,” she said.

The shopping centre hosts two big community events during the year since it was constructed a few years ago.

The previous Christmas event attracted about 1,000 people with the summer celebration a few months ago bringing together more than that.

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A Canadian Olympian will be helping out orphaned bear cubs with the proceeds from a new children’s book.

Elaine “Mighty Mouse” Tanner won two individual silver medals and a bronze in relay in the pool at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Now the former swimmer is publishing a children’s book that began as a Christmas present for her grandkids.

“It’s really a book based on the magic and wisdom of unconditional love and friendship,” said Tanner.

Monkey Guy and the Cosmic Fairy was created about a year and a half ago, Tanner said.

The story has its roots in a stuffed monkey her husband John Watt Elaine Tanner bought for her some years Author ago.

Tanner self-published the book and is selling copies in person and through email.

She is coming to Langley, where she lived for a time, because she wants to use her book to help out the Critter Care Wildlife Refuge.

Tanner read about the huge number of bear cubs that arrived at the shelter this year, when Critter Care put out a plea for donations to help feed the growing orphaned cubs.

Both she and Watt have long been interested in animal welfare, she said.

She had already wanted to give something from the book back to the community, and was donating to homelessness and animal rescue charities.

Tanner said $1 from the sale of every book during her signing at Critter Care will go to help the organization.

She will be at Critter Care on Friday, Dec. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. In addition to signing, she will be taking the opportunity to see some of the orphaned cubs, Tanner said.

The same day she will have a signing at the Pacific Inn in White Rock from 5 to 7 p.m.

To get a copy of the book, email Tanner at mightymouse@elainetanner.ca.

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Whether it’s a formal champagne event, or just a get-together with loved ones, tasty appetizers are a must for any successful holiday season party.

There are so many outlets for one to buy appetizers pre-made from the freezer section, but this eliminates all the fun and creativity. Preparing for an evening of guests should be enjoyable and what you prepare should be an expression of your personality. There are numerous options that are not only delicious, but easy as well.

It is nice to have small morsels of food that people can manage with one hand to “pop” into their mouths. This is extremely

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Appetizers are a hit during the holiday season helpful when a drink is being held in the other hand and there is an abundance of standing and socializing. A perfect example of this would be canapés.

They are simply pronounced (can ah pays) and are defined as bite-size open-faced sandwiches. Most canapés consist of a base, a spread, and a garnish. Get the bakery to slice your bread lengthwise and toast these sheets of bread in the oven. Then symmetrically place small dollops of spread on every square inch and cut the bread into the squares that are now

mapped out. Garnish each one and place them on a platter.

An example of a spread and garnish would be horseradish-flavoured cream cheese with small pieces CHEF DEZ of thin beef and a parsley sprig.

Chicken wings are an extremely popular appetizer, and the price of ones that are already “flavoured and cooked” compared to raw ones is drastic.

A simple marinade or sauce can be made from ingredients you most likely have in your refrigerator already like barbeque sauce, ketchup, or hot sauce,

mixed with a variety of other ingredients. Half the fun is creating something uniquely yours.

Nothing is more satisfying than hearing someone say, “Wow, have you tried Katherine’s wings? They’re incredible!” The other half of the fun is all the money you will save.

An extraordinary appetizer would be an Italian antipasto platter. This can be easily assembled with a collection of morsels normally found in an Italian pantry.

Make a quick marinade of equal parts of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for artichoke hearts, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted peppers, or

any other vegetables you prefer.

Arrange marinated veggies on a platter with sundried tomatoes, melon pieces wrapped in proscuitto, roasted garlic heads, chunks of Parmesan cheese, and slices of baguette, for example.

The options to choose from for the appetizers you are going to serve are immeasurable. Food is a great social aspect of bringing people together, and even more wonderful when you have made it from scratch.

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Winter bounty depended on summer efforts Quick tips Apple Butter

Rhubarb Cake Cream: ½ cup butter 1 ½ cups brown sugar 1 beaten egg ½ tsp salt Add: 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream 1 tsp baking soda 1 ½ cups flour 1 tsp vanilla Add: 1 ½ cups raw, finely cut rhubarb and beat well.

Sprinkle with: ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg Bake in a buttered 9 x 9 pan at 375F for 35 minutes.

Add ½ tsp allspice and 1 tsp cinnamon or cloves to hot thickened applesauce.

Enjoy on toast.

Squash Casserole Layer hot cooked squash with leftover turkey dressing in a buttered casserole for an easy side dish.

Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

As a heritage society, many of us are from pioneer families and we realize the importance of a vegetable garden – especially at Christmas. It was a survival kit in the early days, especially if you had a root house or cellar. The larger variety of vegetables used today is evident by the weekly farm markets and farm tours today.

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Harvest Medley Cook spaghetti squash until soft and stringy when scraped with a fork, to form spaghetti strands. Place in a bowl with: 1 can or 2 cups cooked navy beans 1 cup cooked corn kernels 1 red pepper chopped 2 Tbsp. oil Chopped parsley or basil Salt to taste Toss together and garnish with grated cheese. Serve hot.

Zucchini – Hot Or Cold Turnip Puff 3 cups hot mashed turnip 2 tbsp. butter 3 eggs, beaten Mix well. Add: 2 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt & pepper ½ tsp. nutmeg Top with: 1 tbsp. melted butter ¼ cup bread crumbs

This makes a 6 cup casserole. Bake 375F for 25 minutes.

Sauté 2 medium onions in 2 tbsp. oil on medium heat.

Add cubed zucchini chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp. water 1 clove of garlic (1 tsp garlic powder) Salt and pepper to taste Bring to light boil, then simmer on low for 2 hours. Delicious with fish, chicken, pasta or rice. For a main dish, brown ground beef with the onions and simmer 25 minutes.

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Chocolate-covered Peanut Butter Balls 2 cups of creamy peanut butter (regular, or reduced fat for the self-righteous) ½ cup of unsalted butter (although salted might be fun, too)

3 cups of crispy rice cereal (the well-known brand, or a good generic variety) 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar (notice how most holiday recipes include all the

major food groups: fat and sugar) 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips (because we don’t want them to be too sweet do we?)

boiler and, using a teaOver a low heat, melt the spoon, keep it melted as peanut butter and the butter you dip each PB ball well in a saucepan. into the melted chocolate.

In a large bowl, mix the Place each on a cookcrispy rice cereal and conie sheet (lined with fresh fectioners’ sugar well. parchment paper). Chill Pour the melted peanut them until firm. butter/butter mixture over the cereal and sugar, and If you want to be precious lightly blend it all together about this, you can decorate thoroughly so the rice is the PB balls with sprinkles uniformly coated. or gold leaf or whatever Form the batter into 1 while the chocolate is still Dr. Alan Davis with his inch balls, and arrange them favourite holiday treat. warm. on cookie sheets lined with Or, if you want to show parchment paper. Chill them in the ’fridge off, maybe drizzle white chocolate over until they are firm (overnight maybe, the chilled PB balls. because you’ll be exhausted by now).

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Melt butter and chips over low heat and set aside for 15 minutes.

Mix in the marshmallows and nuts.

Liberally sprinkle the coconut over 3 sheets of wax paper.

Divide the chocolate mixture into three (3) rolls.

Form the three rolls into logs which are approximately 12-inches in length.

After wrapping logs tightly with wax paper, wrap in aluminum foil.

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Local children’s letters to the Jolly ’Ol Elf. Watch throughout the holiday season for more letters in upcoming publications and at langleyadvance.com.

Jayden, Grade 3, RC Garnett Elementary

Dear Santa Claus, I would like you to know I am going to try to give you a present as a thank you for all the presents you ave given me. And I hope you have a great ride. I am making my list. I am pretty sure you have nine reindeer.

I have 10 things so far. I wonder how you get to every house in 5 hours.

From Derek Date: Thurs. Dec. 3 2015 (Derek Bolli, Grade 2, RC Garnett Demonstration School, included a toonie with his letter) Dear Santa Claus, I hope you feel good and are not sick. If you are I hope you get well fast because you have a big trip so if you are sick drink a lot of hotcoco and I was wondering how your ellvs make all thos presents in time? from: Sophie Sophie Smith, Grade 3, RC Garnett Demonstration School Dear Santa Claus, can you Bring Nissan Maxima I will Be so Hapy it is so cool From: Volodymyr Volodymyr Chernikov, Grade 2, RC Garnett

Quinn Laird, Grade 3, RC Garnett

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From: Peter Peter Reimer, Grade 2, RC Garnett Dear Santa Claus, How is Mrs. Claus.

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A treat in any language

English Christmas Trifle

Boyerkoek

2 cups butter 2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons almond extract 2 eggs, beaten

4 cups flour sliced almonds, optional garnish

In medium bowl, mix together all ingredients but save half an egg to spread on top.

Spread into lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake in oven at 350F for 30 minutes or until done (firm to the touch).

This is a dense cake, but should be soft on the inside and hard on the outside, but not too hard.

Dutch Boterkoek partners well with a good cup of coffee. from Grace Storteboom Grace, 85, is the mother of Langley City Councillor Rudy Storteboom. When he was asked for a favourite Christmas recipe, his mother’s buttercake was his choice.

“It was a special treat for Christmas,” Grace said.

The family was still in Holland during the Second World War. “I’m now 85 years old... that was in the ’40s, you know.”

They were able to make this holiday treat

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1 homemade sponge cake or layer cake made from scratch or mix, broken into pieces Raspberry jam 1 small packet of raspberry Jello

Large tin of well drained fruit salad mix 2 cups custard sauce made with Bird’s Custard Powder according to package directions 1 cup whipping cream

Prepare jello and refrigerate until firm, then cut into bit size pieces.

Break or cut sponge cake into pieces and line the bottom and sides of a glass bowl.

Place a small amount of raspberry jam on the exposed cake pieces.

Arrange fruit on top of cake, layer with Jell-o pieces. Prepare

custard according to package directions.

Allow to cool, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps.

When cool enough, cover the cake and fruit with the custard and refrigerate.

Whip cream and cover the custard with it and chill completely before serving.

It can be modified to suit a variety of tastes and preferences. My mother came from a British background but was not allowed in the kitchen while she was growing up.

Therefore, many of the dishes that she created as a young wife and mother were influenced by the culture and times in which she was learning. Her efforts were also abetted with staple ingredients such as the Birds Custard Powder which was always found on our cupboard shelf. Somewhat more traditional and sophisticated trifle recipes call for exotic ingredients such as port and perhaps homemade preserves in place of the Jell-O. But despite its humble ingredients, it was for many years the rich ending to a family Christmas turkey dinner which was enjoyed by all. from Petrina Arnason, Langley Township councillor

because they were on a farm and could still get the necessary milk, eggs and flour.

“It was in the northern part and we had it a little bit easier. In the southern part of Holland, they had real war.”

Rudy explained that “Boterkoek (Buttercake) is a fairly simple holiday treat that is a festive favourite for our family and many from the Dutch community who are here in Canada.

“Mom (Oma) remembers making Boterkoek as a young girl in the Netherlands.”

Just like mom makes Mom’s Christmas Pecan Tarts

Cracker Candy: So simple, yet so amazing…

1 tablespoon margarine (not butter) 2 packages salted soda crackers 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Line baking sheet with foil.

With a spatula, spread a layer of margarine over foil.

Layer soda crackers side by side on foil until baking sheet is completely covered.

Melt butter in saucepan and add brown sugar. Whisk to combine, bring to boil – keep whisking until thickened.

Pour evenly over soda crack-

This recipe makes 15 pecan tarts 60 g brown sugar 2 eggs 4 tbsp corn syrup (can replace with maple

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup toasted slivered almonds ers, starting from the outside edges into the centre. Using a spatula, carefully spread evenly over crackers.

Place in oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and re-form crackers on pan.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of crackers. Turn off oven and place baking sheet back in oven for 2 minutes.

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Sprinkle with slivered almonds and place in fridge for 2 hours.

Peel off foil and break into small pieces. from David Tod, Langley School District trustee

from Liz Geum, Langley Hospice Society volunteer

Preheat the oven to 350° In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg yolks. Whisk in corn syrup, brown sugar, then melted margarine. Stir in the pecan and walnuts.

Fill the tart shells with the filling, so it just touches the base of top of the crust.

Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.

It’s special to me because it was the very first baked dessert my mom made in Canada, and my whole family loved it so much that we dubbed this our Christmas tradition ever since – to enjoy these pecan tarts ourselves and also to share these with our friends every Christmas season!

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Snickers Salad 8 apples 1/2 cup lemon juice 8 bananas 10 Snickers bars 2 x 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding 2+2/3 cup cold milk 2 x 12 oz containers Cool Whip, thawed Pour lemon juice in a big bowl. Dice apples and slice bananas into lemon juice and toss to coat fruit. Mix pudding mix and milk; whip until smooth. Cut Snickers bars in small pieces.

Drain and blot fruit on paper towel. Fold pudding and whipped topping together. Fold fruit and chocolate bar pieces into pudding mixture.

Refrigerate. Using 1/2 cup per serving, garnish with whipped topping and mini chocolate chips or nuts.

The recipe is great for potlucks. It’s been part of our Phillip’s family gatherings for several years. Technically it’s a salad but really it’s a dessert. I don’t do half cup servings, I just leave it in a serving bowl and let people help themselves. from Murray Phillips, of the West Fine Art Society, and a Langley Hospice Society supporter.

Combine 6 cups of mixed nuts (salted or unsalted) Zest of 1 orange, lemon and lime Add 1/2 cup sugar 4 tbsp melted butter 4 tbsp corn syrup 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg Mix together well spread on a cookie sheet on parchment paper Bake at 325 F for 20-25 minutes stirring half way through cool and break apart.

Doug’s festive favourites Deborah Campbell, the Langley Hospice Second Story Treasures Thrift Store manager, and fellow staff, Penny McFadden (left) and Kathy Sawatsky (right).

The following is just one of many recipes that Don and I make to give everyone. They also make lovely hostess gifts.

Generally the candied spicy nuts never make it to the kids’ homes. They are that good.) So from our family to yours, Have a Very Merry Christmas. from Deborah Campbell, Second Story Treasures store manager, Langley Hospice Society

Newfoundland Cherry Cake 1 ½ cup butter 2 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp almond extract 3 cup flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 c up lukewarm, undiluted

Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts. Sift together the flour and baking powder.

Fold dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the lukewarm milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. (Add flour in 3 portions and milk in 2 portions.) Fold in the halved glace cherries that have been tossed at the last minute in the ¼ cup flour.

Bake in greased and floured spring form pan, tube pan or loaf pans lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325 F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of your

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evaporated milk 1 pound halved glace cherries mixed with ¼ cup flour

pan. Baking times vary greatly on this recipe so rely on the toothpick test to ensure that it is properly baked (when a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean). Be careful not to go past this stage or the cake will be dry.

Let the cake cool in the pan/s for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. from Dee Stead I grew up in Newfoundland, where Cherry Cake is a must at Christmastime. “Newfie Cherry Cake” must contain only evaporated milk, which gives it a super-rich taste and texture. Because my family loves it, I make it not only for the holiday season, but several times throughout the year.

from Marcy Court In memory of Doug Court Christmas isn’t Christmas without Crab Bites.

Over 20 years ago Doug’s twin sister, Gail, found the recipe in the Vancouver Sun and adopted it as family tradition. We have shared this appetizer and recipe with many over the years. Try them – you will love them, too.

Every Christmas at the Court house, two desserts were served.

One was a new recipe each year; this second was the classic. When Doug was 6 years old he went to a birthday party Marcy Court and made such a fuss about the birthday cake he had, that his Mom had to phone the birthday boy’s Mom for the recipe. It became the family favorite not only at Christmas but at all family special occasions.

We all knew it as ‘Doug’s Dessert’.

Crab Bites Bake two tins Pillsbury Country biscuits Cool and split biscuits Combine the following ingredients and spread on biscuits: 120 grams (1 tin) crabmeat 1 cup mayonnaise ¾ cup ‘old’ grated cheddar cheese Worcestershire cauce; salt; pepper Place under broiler until brown and bubbly.

Doug’s Dessert Bake (or buy) angel food cake.

Cut off top approximately ½-¾” down. Scoop well out of cake. When filling is almost set, fill well in cake. Put top back on and ice with whipping cream. Garnish with kiwi or strawberries.

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Berries make delightful dessert What better way to celebrate the holidays than with cranberries from our own Fort Langley.

Cranberry Shortbread Bars Filling: 8 ounces (2 1/4 cups) (225 grams) fresh cranberries 2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated white sugar 3 tablespoons water

Shortbread bars: 2 cups (270 grams) allpurpose flour 2 tablespoons (20 grams) cornstarch (corn flour) 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place the wire oven rack in the center of the oven. Butter (or spray with a non-stick cooking spray) a 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) pan.

Filling: Place the cranberries, sugar and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Over medium-high heat, cook the ingredients until boiling. Continue to boil until the filling becomes thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you make the shortbread.

Shortbread: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth (about one minute). Add the sugar and beat until smooth (about two minutes). Beat in the vanilla extract.

Cherries in the Snow: Makes: 4 servings 1/4 cup Minute Rice 1/4 cup boiling water 3/8 teaspoon salt

Gently stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated.

Evenly press two-thirds of the shortbread into the bottom of the prepared pan. Then evenly spread the cranberry filling over the shortbread base, leaving a 1/4 inch border.

With the remaining shortbread dough, using your fingers, crumble it over the top of the cranberry filling. Then lightly press the dough into the filling.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Remove from oven, place on a wire rack.

While still hot, cut into 16 squares. Allow to cool completely in pan. from Vivian Smith, Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation executive director from Jack Nicholson, vice president of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce

1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 1 package plain gelatin

Pour water over rice and salt. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed. Stir in milk, sugar and butter and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

Soften gelatin for five minutes in 3

1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup (70 grams) light brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can cherry pie filling

tablespoons of milk; stir into rice until dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Cool and chill until it thickens. Whip cream and fold into rice mixture. Spoon pie filling over top and chill thoroughly.

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Holiday gravy goodness Giblet Gravy Cook giblets, neck and wing tips in 2 1/2 cups of water or stock. They may be simmered on top of the stove or in the oven for one hour or until tender.

Pour liquid from pan in which the bird was roasted.

Skim off 2 tablespoons of fat, return this fat to pan and brown with 4 tablespoons of flour.

Add 2 cups of stock in which giblets were cooked. Boil five minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add cooked giblets, finely chopped.

One of my favourite Christmas traditions is borscht on Christmas Eve. I simmer a pot of borscht all day until the evening when friends and family are invited to stop by for a bowl. This

is usually topped with a dollop of sour cream and the evening is completed with a piece of pumpkin pie and attendance at midnight mass. from Mary Polak

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Lefse: from Sandra Reams 2 cups mashed potatoes*, cooled 3 tbsp. butter 2/3 cup flour 2 tbsp. milk, 1/2 tsp. salt

Jade and Mya were visiting from Australia and helped grandma Diane Thornton bake.

Mom’s White Cookies 3 ½ cups white flour 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup of butter 3 eggs

Mix soda and tartar together then add to flour and sugar. Work butter in with your hands – add eggs one at a time.

Bind the mixture together with your hands.

Knead and roll out – cut into shapes.

Bake 5 to 7 mins at 350 degree oven. Ice when cool.

This old family recipe was and is still a family favourite. I made these cookies with my grandmother and mother, and now I make with my grandchildren when they visit from Australia.

We have family in Canada, England, and Australia and these cookies are made every year in each country. These cookies are great for cutting into festive shapes and then iced.

They are the taste of Christmas in our household. from Diane Thornton, Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary president

Heat until butter melts and then cool mixture.

Add to the potatoes and mix in 2/3 cup flour. Do not knead the dough.

Lefse is easier to roll out if the dough is made the day before and refrigerated. (Put dough in bowl and cover tightly with cling wrap.)

Take a portion of the dough and turn out onto well floured surface.

Using a light touch and a rolling pin roll from the centre outwards rotating a quarter turn between each stroke to a very thin round 8-10 inches.

Heat an electric frying pan to 350 degrees.

(Traditionally one used a lefse maker or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.)

When pan is hot transfer rolled-out bread to the pan and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly golden, not

brown. Turn and cook the other side.

Cool on tea towel, with paper towels between layers. Store on a plate well Sandra Reams son, Jon, is no wrapped in plastic wrap at stranger to making lefse, her family’s holiday favourite. He was five in this room temper1965 photo. ature for several days or in ground is Norwegian the fridge for and lefse was one of the two weeks. *Some lefse treats associated with maker now use instant Christmas. The tradmashed or flaked potaitional way of eating toes. I found more flour it is spread with fresh was needed when using sweet butter and lightly instant. sprinkled with sugar, Over the years, family then rolled up. Good size and places of resistrong coffee and a good dences have changed but friend for visiting and one thing I always do sharing make this a very is make the lefse. As a enjoyable Christmas note of interest Jon, then tradition in our family. five years old, is grown Lefse wrapped around and lives and teaches in slices of smoked meat or Norway – one of life’s cheese, like a rolled-up full circle quirks. sandwich.

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Christmas Morning Breakfast 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. dry mustard ½ tsp. pepper 3 cups whole milk ½ cup melted butter and crushed Corn Flakes

Place 8 slices of bread in a buttered glass baking dish. Cover with slices of turkey ham and the cheddar cheese. Cover that layer with remaining 8 slices of bread.

In a large bowl beat well together eggs, mustard, onion, Worcestershire sauce, milk and

pepper. Pour over bread mixture.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, melt butter, pour over casserole and top with crushed Corn Flakes. Bake at 350F for about 70 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Cut into squares and serve hot. Serves 8.

This is a Froese family tradition that goes back many years. It is very easy to make and best of all, it’s made a day ahead and just needs to be baked in the oven Christmas morning. We like to serve it with fresh fruit, breakfast sausages, and champagne and orange juice. For a nice treat, my family enjoys topping it with maple syrup. from Jack Froese, Township mayor

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In a paper bag, combine nutmeg and sugar.

In a bowl, combine peanut butter, lemon juice and dates. Mix well. Form mixture into ½ inch

Marriane Badley gets family requests for No Bake Peanut Butter Balls.

Bonnie and Steve Greenlee have the most musically sounding recipe – Ting-ALings.

lemon juice 1 cup finely chopped dates

balls.

Drop into paper bag and shake until balls are well coated. Makes about 30.

Marrianne who is originally from White Rock, and lived in Ontario for most of her adult life, where she was married and returned to school to work on her MSW, until the death of her husband, which precipitated a move to the Northwest Territories to work as director of Health and Social Services in various locations throughout the Territories, until returning to the Lower Mainland in 2014 to care for her uncle. After her uncle passed away, Marrianne returned to work and the Langley Hospice Society welcomed her to their staff team in September of this year.

This recipe is a favorite of three of her nephews, Shannon, Marcus and Chris, her sisters’ boys. For more than 20 years, no matter where she has lived these were part of their holidays requests, and for many years would arrive by mail from the Great Canadian North in time for Christmas celebrations.

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Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a dutch oven or large pot, being careful not to burn the chocolate. Stir in the other ingredients.

Drop by the spoonful on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.

Chill in the refrigerator.

I picked up this recipe many, many years ago at a Christmas Cookie Exchange. It became a favourite of every member of the family, even those on diets. As a result I double the recipe and sometimes triple it.

The amounts don’t have to be exact which is a good thing as I haven’t converted them to metric. They freeze well but if you put them in the freezer, hide them, they seem to disappear mysteriously. from Bonnie Greenlee

No Bake Peanut Butter Balls

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Grandma’s Scotch Scones 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup shortening 3 cup flour (slightly packed) 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt (if using unsalted shortening) 1 cup raisins (optional) milk Sift flour, sugar and baking powder together then work in shortening and raisins. Beat egg in a 1 cup measure and fill with milk. Mix egg mixture into dry mix. Place dough on a floured board and knead slightly. Pat or roll out to ¾ to 1 inch thickness, cut into circles (with a circle cookie cutter or by tracing around a small glass with a knife) and place on a cookie sheet close to each other. Bake Joan Johnson and at 375 for 20 Erin Bullivant. minutes. If using sour milk use ½ tsp baking soda and 1½ tsp baking powder.

My grandmother made these often, for every church event and many family gatherings. The photo is of my grandmother, Joan Johnson, who passed away a year and a half ago.

She would make these in various sizes but they would always be paired with her homemade strawberry jam.

For church events she would make a batch loonie size but for the family, they would be the size of your palm.

When I made them for her memorial tea everyone remembered her scones and the whole batch was eaten. from Erin Bullivant

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Christmas Cake

Recipe fills 6 loaf pans, 8” x 4”.

1 lb. butter 10-12 eggs 1 lb. sugar (2-2 2/3 c.)

5 c. flour (separated into 2 x 2 1/2 c.

2 tbsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 2.5 lbs. raisins 2 tsp. allspice 2 lbs. mixed candied fruit 1 tsp. nutmeg

Butter and flour pans and preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Place all candied fruit in large bowl and add 2.5 cups flour, mixing the flour through to dust all of the fruit. I do it with my hands.

In a separate large bowl, combine 2.5 cups flour with spices.

In a separate very large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat eggs into the creamed mixture, one at a time. Add flour and spice mix to butter, sugar, egg mixture. Add rum. Add floured fruit and mix until well incorporated. Everyone in the house has to stir the batter for good luck. This batter is quite hard to mix well so I’ve been know to stir it with my hands.

Divide batter into six loaf pans.

Place the pans on a cookie sheet(s) and tent them loosely with tin foil – keeps the cakes moist. Bake at

300 degrees for 2.5 hours. Cake is done when it feels firm (but not hard) to the touch so check at two hours to make sure you don’t bake it too long. from Kathy Reddington, LSCAT co-chair For 47 years I’ve been baking Christmas Cake – or fruitcake. The first Christmas we were married, my husband’s Mom gave me her recipe because my husband loved it and I reluctantly baked it because, like my whole family, I hated fruitcake – until I tasted her recipe – light, moist and rummy. Over the years, all of my family has fallen in love with this cake.

LSCAT, the Langley Seniors Community Action Table, is a group of seniors and the agencies and businesses. Priorities are housing, transportation and education.

Danish Red Cabbage Core and thinly slice one red cabbage 1/3 cup vinegar

Economical Pudding

1/2-1 lb. candied cherries 1 tsp. cloves 1/2 lb. candied pineapple (chopped into pieces if in rings) 1 c. dark rum

1/3 cup butter (or margarine) 3 tablespoons sugar pinch of salt

Combine the ingredients in a large pot or crock pot. Add the cabbage and one sliced and peeled apple. If using a large pot, simmer on low heat 1 to 1 1/2 hours or in a crockpot, leave for 6 hours on high (stirring after 3 hours).

Finish by stirring in a couple of tablespoons of black currant jelly. Usually served warm. from Shannon Todd Booth, Communications & Funds development manager, Langley Hospice Society

David Davis (on the lap of his father, pioneer Hugh Davis) along with the rest of the Davis family (his mom, Esther, and sisters Linda and Diane) in 1960.

from David Davis, Langley Township Councillor 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups boiling water 1 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 cup milk 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder Dates, raisins or nuts (my mom always used raisins)

Melt 2 cups brown sugar and boiling water together in a long pan. Cool. Mix together 1 cup brown sugar, butter, milk, flour, baking powder and raisins. Drop like dumplings into the sugar water. Bake 45 minutes at 350F degrees.

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

My mom, Esther Davis, made this for my two sisters, Linda, Diane and I. Growing up on a farm 50 years ago, things were not always easy and sometimes there was no money. Economy Pudding was just that economical! My wife has tried to make this pudding for our family and even though it tastes good, it’s not like mom’s. I always liked it best when my mom would burn it a little on the top. Hope you enjoy the pudding.

Merry Christmas!

Marrying into the Booth/Elgaard family, I have learned a lot about English War brides and the family’s Danish Canadian heritage. My mother-in-law, Janice, has become my partner in crime when it comes to preparing for any holiday feast and Christmas is no exception.

With the loss of my mother in 2008, I am forever grateful that I have such a wonderful mother-in-law that I am happy to call a close friend.

This recipe is one that her mother learned from her new Danish family, after arrival to Canada from England after meeting a dashing Danish-Canadian paratrooper, during World War II. It was a staple on their holiday table growing up, and has become a tradition for us as well. Our family is divided, they either love or hate this traditional Danish dish, but the holidays would not be the same without the smell of cabbage cooking in the crockpot while we’re preparing the rest of our Christmas feast.

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Located in the heart of Langley City, on the corner of Douglas Crescent and 204th Street, with a 1,100 sq. ft. view loft space upstairs in the Historic Federal Building, Gallery 204 is a fine art gallery specializing in Canadian Fine Art of B.C. artists.

Fellow artist and gallery founder, Shelley Garries, is following her passion for art with the likes of local artists such as

Anita Klein, Bryan Coombes, Carmel Clare, Esther Sample, Graham McKenzie, Judy Vanderveen, Ken Nash, Lalita Hamill, Murray Phillips, Steve Madsen, Susan Galick, Suzanne Erickson, Terry Isaac, and Tammie Hunter; with close to 100 paintings filling the space. Opened in September 2015, Gallery 204 continues to feel an overwhelming reception by both the public

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Garries is currently hosting, until December 23, an exhibit entitled Christmas Mini’s – A Small Works Exhibition. This exhibit features small paintings by the gallery’s artists for the Christmas season.

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Federal Building. For Early 2016 schedule includes more informationz please workshops and classes by: visit gallery204.ca or Murray Phillips, Esther Sample, Lalita Hamill, Shelley phone 604-532-1665.

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LANGLEY FAMILY CHRISTMAS

A28 Thursday, December 10, 2015

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Programs are free and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.

Brookswood Library 20045 40th Ave. 604-5347055 Christmas crafts Young

Caroling The evening of Dec. 16 has caroling in Fort Langley from 5 to 7:45 p.m.

Muriel Arnason Library #130 20338 65th Ave. 604532-3590 Santa and Mrs. Claus They will read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and

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Christmas Cheer Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies seasonal music and a Christmas book draw. Dec. 15, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Murrayville Library 22071 48th Ave. 604-5330339 Storytime Children and their caregivers will enjoy a special Christmas storytime featuring interactive Christmas stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Dec. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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The Christmas Story The Aldergrove Adventist Church is putting on a dramatic musical production for the whole family at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 and 19 at the church, 23589 Old Yale Rd. Reserve free tickets at 604-514-8335. Info: www. aldergrovesda.org.

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Light Up Parade Aldergrove’s annual parade is at 6 p.m. on Fraser Highway around 268th Street. Free hot chocolate stations along the route. Carolling. Walter Levy Christmas decorating trophy will be presented.

Murrayville Holiday Market Free admission to the Murrayville Hall, 216th Street and 48th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Seasonal lights spring up around the Langleys • Ron Farmer Family Located at 23924 68th Ave. near Williams Park, the Farmer Family’s display includes 30,000 lights and more than 100 lawn figures. It has been running for more than 20 years.

The lights go on at 5 p.m. and off at 11 p.m. every night until Jan. 1.

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Here’s how to share cool display locations with our readers: Send us details about the display.

Please note that the list is for publicly visible outdoor displays only.

Send us information including the address, times when the lights will be turned on, and any other pertinent details such as charity connections and fundraising drives associated with the lights, to mclaxton@langleyadvance.com.

High resolution photos are also welcome and the Advance will publish as many as possible.

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Gardening in Langley

Festive plants not very friendly

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Some traditional plants of Christmas are still very visible on cards and decorations but not so much in real life gardens.

Large, healthy hollies covered with scarlet berries are still a spectacular sight in winter but many older ones are succumbing to the European holly blight.

As well, holly has few friends among those who seek to preserve our native plants by eliminating introduced ones that tend to out-compete them.

Another Christmas plant – ivy – also shoulders out native plants and its aggressive growth (though a friendly shelter for birds nests) often becomes the despair of gardeners and a major removal project.

Both are major colonizers of local woodlands because birds excrete the seeds of both after feeding on them in January when cold has softened and sweetened the berries.

But holly is popular with more wildlife than ivy is. Bears eat holly berries just prior to hibernation and when winter arrives, deer browse on the softer, newer holly leaves.

In history and legend, the European holly has an ancient and honourable lineage as a tree of the winter solstice. Druids were said to wear holly wreaths on their head. Christianity added its own symbolism that the berries represented drops of blood shed in the Crucifixion.

The berry of European holly is toxic but an extract of the less-toxic leaves is said to have been used traditionally for catarrah, pleurisy and smallpox. In other areas, holly is reputed to protect from lightning and evil spirits.

Worldwide there are hundreds of species. One of the most

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Among the many, many hybrids of the European holly are all kinds of leaf variations. “Porcupine holly” has spines on the leaf surface and edges in gold and silver variegations.

There are also many leaf variegations in white and yellow blotches and margins.

Variegated hollies are very sparse berriers.

In today’s gardens, there’s usually little space for fullsize hollies. But the slow-growing ‘Blue Hollies’ don’t reach more than six feet and the females do produce berries. Male hollies never produce berries.

Another family member is the deciduous Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) which grows to 10 feet and is a mass of scarlet berries each

winter. Native to Newfoundland, it’s extremely hardy.

Ivy is still easy to get in plant sales and some of the yellow and white marbled leaves are so pretty.

But the very smallleaved varieties can be grown in planters.

Once climbing ivy sucks onto anything, it’s almost impossible to remove.

As for mistletoe, the kind depicted on cards is the European kind that typically grows on apple trees or hawthorn. As with holly and ivy, mistletoe berries are eaten by birds and the seeds excreted onto tree branches.

Mistletoe is reputed to be very difficult when deliberately planted on branches from seed even in areas where it naturally grows wild.

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Talent time H.D. Stafford Middle School has a Christmas-themed talent show that’s open to the public.

The students of H.D. Stafford Middle School have combined two popular concepts – Christmas and a talent show to create the North Pole’s Got Talent, a fundraiser Dec. 17.

More than a dozen acts will perform and the public is invited to attend this event that will raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital.

“The BC Children’s Hospital is something a little more special to us. Being kids just like the patients at the hospital makes us think more about what they’re going through, it gives us all the passion to want to help them,” said student Samantha Haufler, one of the organizers.

The student performers will be from Grades 6 to 8 and must audition for a spot in the North Pole’s Got Talent.

“This is indeed the first time for this particular style of show for us,” said teacher Nate Cavalli.

On stage will be a cross section of students, including some from the Integrated Fine Arts and material from the school’s February 2016 play.

“There will also be a preview of our upcoming play called The BFG,” he said. “So there will be some drama, some music, some dance, and some other unique talents.”

The public is invited to attend the 5 p.m. talent show (there are others for students earlier).

Donations will be accepted at the door and any donation over $20 qualifies for a tax receipt.

Firefighters showcase singing voices Food donations at Hall 8’s carolling event will help feed Langley’s hungry.

“It is an event that allows the firefighters and their families to say thank you to the community of Walnut Grove,” he added.

The event includes the members (past and present) of Hall 8 in Walnut Grove.

Keep your ears open if you are out Roughly 20 to 25 firefighters and about in Walnut Grove the eventake part and walk along the ing of Dec. 20 – you’ll likely hear the route, handing out candy canes to sounds of Christmas. people along the way.

Firefighters from Hall 8 Walnut With help from Aldor Acres, the Grove, with the assistance of Alder group has two or three covered Acres, will be escorting Santa on a trailers that are towed along the wandering route through Walnut Grove route filled with the families of the that Sunday. firefighters.

The carolling parade will start at 6 Christmas music is played and p.m. at the fire hall on carolling can be 208th Street and 96th heard all around.

Avenue.

I always look “The route is The carollers will travel forward to the lined with people past Gordon Greenwood all over the Elementary, James event, the smiling from community,” Kennedy Elementary, and faces on all of the Haralds said, addWalnut Grove Secondary ing that a number kids and heart School, Walnut Grove of people drive to Community Centre and warming sense school locations as then across 88th Avenue, of holiday and gathering points to be up past Alex Hope community spirit. able to participate.

Elementary School and “We have people with winding back through the Lt. Dave Harlands lawn chairs set up and neighbourhoods between entire neighbourhoods 212th Street, 214B Street gathering to participate and 95th Avenue, across in this event,” Haralds said. “We are 96th Avenue, up Yeomans, and then always so impressed with the level of through Derby Hills before heading community support and involvement.” home.

Haralds said the purpose of the event During the event, non-perishable food “has always been about the firefighters donations will be accepted, and will go and their families giving back to the to the Langley Food Bank. community and saying thanks.”

The Hall 8 carolling event has been “Due to an overwhelming response taking place for more than 20 years, from the community providing donasaid Lt. Dave Haralds from Hall 8.

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tions, in the past five or six years we have been officially advertising that we would be collecting donations for the Langley Food Bank,” Haralds said.

Each year the firefighters collect roughly three tons of food and about $800 to $1,000 in cash donations.

“Extreme generosity on the part of the community,” Haralds said.

On a personal note, Haralds has participated in the carolling event for the past eight years.

“I always look forward to the event, the smiling faces on all of the kids and heart warming sense of holiday and community spirit,” he said.

HISTORY

New signs tell about century old building New signs inform about an early part of Langley’s transportation history.

It is such a formal looking structure in an unexpected location that its presence has been intriguing passersby for decades.

In November, an interpretive sign was installed by the Township of Langley to convey its history and help explain the mystery surrounding the turn of the century concrete building that can be found out in the country by the railway tracks.

Known as the BCER Langley Substation, the structure was built at 6835 256th St. by the BC Electric Railway in 1910.

Historically referred to as Coghlan Substation, it supplied 600 volts of direct current to boost the interurban trains traveling between New Westminster and Chilliwack.

“It is a unique and imposing structure and many questions have been posed by curious citizens, railway enthusiasts, and tourists who have come across it,” said Township heritage planner Elaine Horricks.

The four-storey building, which features early 20th century classical revival architecture, was designed by architect Henry B. Watson, who gave

An old photo shows the station during its heydey when it helped power interurban trains. the industrial building a sense of grandeur and created a landmark with its unique design.

The building, which was added to Langley Township’s Community Heritage Register in October 2013, was purchased

by Bryant Ross and two other artists in 1987 to use as art studio space.

Over the years it has been used by many well-known art-

ists, including painters Norval Morrisseau, Issac Bignel, and Gerry Meeches, and Northwest Coast carvers Gene Brabant and the Hunt Family.

It is now a gallery called Coghlan Art, which features contemporary Native wood carvings, paintings, and prints from the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Since taking over the build-

ing, Ross has had to constantly explain the Substation’s history to hundreds of people whose curiosity has led them to his door – which is why the new signage will come in handy.

“Many people when they see this building can’t help but wonder what it was used for,” he said. “The sign will help provide them with some of its history.”

The signage was developed by the Township, Ross, and the Township’s Heritage Advisory Committee. Measuring 6.5 by 7 feet, the interpretive sign was designed for pedestrians and for drivers who can simply pull over and read it from their vehicles.

Coghlan Station, and the surrounding Coghlan area, was named after BCER employees and Langley pioneers Henry and Nathaniel Coghlan, two brothers who cut more than 20,000 railway ties for the rail company during the line’s construction through the Fraser Valley.

“As one of the first large buildings built from reinforced concrete in Langley, it is historically important because it was the focal point for travellers coming out from the city to visit this area, and to provide easy access to move produce from Langley to the markets in the city,” Ross said.

One of the last structures to mark the location of the Coghlan area, the Langley Substation is one of only two BCER substations that remain. The other, the Sumas Substation in Abbotsford, has been converted into a home.

The new signage was unveiled by members of Township council, the Heritage Advisory Committee, and Ross on Nov. 24.

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Cadet dinner using scrounged and ugly foods Ugly food will be on the menu for a dinner commemmorating a Christmas meal by Canadian soldiers during the Second World War. The 277 Seaforth Highlanders Royal

Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC) Langley, is using scrounged food to recreate the famous Ortona dinner this coming Sunday.

“However, unlike the officers who had to find

and probably source the black market for supplies during that battle, we’re benefitting from the generosity of DeLorme Food Services and the hard work, initiative, and generous spirit of the Fraser

Valley Permaculture Guild’s farm to food bank philosophy and gleaners,” explained Capt. Mark Iredale.

The guild is donating imperfect or ugly vegetables that would normally

Township For the week of December 10, 2015

dates to note Monday, December 14 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed from December 25 to January 3 for the holiday season.

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Season’s Greetings from the Township of Langley!

During the holidays, our Township facilities will be operating under nonstandard hours.

The Operations Centre and departments within the Civic Facility will be closed from Thursday, December 24 at 4:30pm to Sunday, January 3 inclusive and will reopen with regular hours on Monday, January 4.

For detailed holiday hours for all Township facilities, including recreation and community centres, please visit tol.ca.

The Customer Service desk at the Civic Facility will be open to answer questions, address general concerns, and accept deliveries on Tuesday, December 29; Wednesday, December 30; and Thursday, December 31 from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

public notice W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool and Facility Maintenance Schedule Each year, aquatic facilities at the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre are temporarily shut down for maintenance.

Tsumura Basketball Invitational

This year, the fitness centre and the entire facility will undergo temporary closures for maintenance as well.

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scrounged table linens, china dishes, beer, wine, roast pork, applesauce, cauliflower, mashed potatoes, gravy, chocolate, oranges, nuts, and cigarettes.

go into soup stock.

Cadets at the dinner will learn how in the midst of this fierce Second World War battle the Canadian officers, determined to provide a good Christmas meal for their men,

Langley Rivermen BCHL Hockey Sat Dec 12 6:00pm vs. Vernon Vipers Teddy bear toss Fri Dec 18 7:15pm vs. Powell River Kings Sat Dec 19 6:00pm vs. Coquitlam Express Sun Dec 20 3:00pm vs. Pr. George Spruce Kings

Swimming Pools: The swimming pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, December 7 to Sunday, December 20 inclusive.

The pool will reopen at 6:00 am on Monday, December 21.

Weight Room/Cardio Room Hours of Operation: Monday, December 7 – Sunday, December 13 Monday – Friday: 6:00am - 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Closed for maintenance Monday, December 14 – Sunday, December 20 inclusive.

The Weight Room/Cardio Room will reopen at 6:00 am on Monday, December 21.

Full Facility Closure: Monday, December 14 – Wednesday, December 16 inclusive.

Customer service and multi-use rooms will reopen at 6:00 am on Thursday, December 17.

Please see tol.ca/calendars for holiday facility hours.

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street

Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

Fall in Love With a New Activity!

All the best for a happy holiday season, and we look forward to serving you in the New Year.

View the Fall • Winter 2015/16 Leisure Guide online at tol.ca/guides or pick up a copy at any community cultural or recreation centre.

Customer Service 604.534.3211

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notice of hearing PURPOSE:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Liquor Endorsement Hearing.

AT THE HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed application shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the application that is the subject of the hearing.

Poppy Estate Golf Course 3834 – 248 Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 2B3

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Liquor Primary Licence Endorsement Application No. 000025 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from December 4 to 14, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or may be viewed on the Township’s website at tol.ca/hearing.

24897 Fraser Highway (also known as 3834 – 248 Street) (see map)

Date:

Monday, December 14

Time:

7pm

PROJECT NO. 10-26-0044 LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION NO. 000025 APPLICANT:

LOCATION: LEGAL:

Council to consider Poppy Estate Golf Course’s request for endorsement to the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a Liquor Primary Licence to replace its existing Food Primary Licence. The applicant has requested a 386 person capacity for 2 interior areas and 2 patio areas, as well as cart service for the playing area.

The requested hours of operation are 10:00am to 1:00am (Wednesday to Saturday) and 10:00am to 11:00pm (Sunday to Tuesday).

Portion of North West Quarter Section 26 Township 10 together with Parcel “35” Statutory Right of Way Plan 4778 NWD Except: Firstly; North 60 Acres Secondly; Parcel “A” (Reference Plan 6203) Thirdly; Part Subdivided

by Plan 3954 Fourthly; Part Subdivided by Plan 53026, Fifthly; Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP2660

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Township of Langley Civic Facility

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue

LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION NO. 000025

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Proposed Liquor Primary Licence Endorsement

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“I’m extremely excited,” Joseph said.

“Football is my passion and to be the head coach of an organization such as the Rams, and for the Rams to give me an opportunity, I’m really grateful and humbled by it.”

MEI from Abbotsford made it two straight B.C. titles after sweeping Langley Fundamental in the gold medal game Saturday at the LEC.

The ultimate goal is to bring a Canadian Bowl title to Langley, Joseph said.

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The Langley Rams have a new head coach, as Khari Joseph has replaced Jeff Alamolhoda as the junior football team’s bench boss.

The Rams fell short in their bid this past October, losing 28-27 to the Vancouver Island Raiders in the B.C. Football Conference playoff semifinal at Caledonia Park in Nanaimo.

Alamolhoda notified the club that he would not be returning due to personal reasons.

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CRIBBAGE

This week Willoughby 19 Milner 21 Langley 19

Fort Langley 17 Murrayville 15 Harmsworth 17

First half standings Milner 192 Harmsworth 188 Willoughby 180

Fort Langley 179 Murrayville 177 Langley 164

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SPORT

Tsumura invitational It’s that time of the year – when some of the elite high school basketball teams in the province get together for a pre-season tournament at the Langley Events Centre.

The 2015 Tsumura Basketball Invitational starts today (Thursday, Dec. 10) and runs until Saturday, Dec. 12 at the LEC, 7888 200th St. Games involving boys and girls teams will be played on the LEC gymnasium’s centre and south courts.

Admission is by donation.

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Powered by all-star Kaden Gamache and tournament MVP Colton Loewen, Abbosford’s MEI Eagles pushed past the Langley Fundamental Titans Saturday to repeat as B.C. senior boys AA volleyball champions.

The Eagles made a statement in the opening set, winning 25-13.

“It was about as clean a set as we’ve played this year,” MEI coach Jordan Geransky said.

Langley Fundamental, which played extremely well in beating Pacific Academy in the semifinals, seemingly had control of the second set as all-star Phil Stahl sparked a 19-15 lead.

But MEI snapped back.

Gamache hammered a kill, Loewen rapped a hard serve into an over-bump that Cade Smith put away, and two points later, Carson Bargens’ block gave the Eagles the lead.

With the score 24-24, consecutive kills by Loewen won the set for MEI. In the third set, the Eagles used a 4-0 closing run to end the Titans’ upset hopes and take their 10th all-time title.

Looking back at the season as a whole, Titans coach Dan Johnson was very happy with the way his team played.

The Titans started strong, winning the Douglas College tournament and then coming second at the UBC tourney.

Johnson noted that some of the stronger teams adjusted to Langley Fundamental’s play and the Titans ended up fourth in Fraser Valleys, losing to Langley Christian and Pacific Academy.

“We needed to change our lineup around after Fraser Valleys in order to compete better,” Johnson noted. “The lineup changes helped in prov-

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In a hard-fought AA semifinal Friday at the Langley Events Centre, the Langley Fundamental Titans (in blue) downed the Pacific Academy Breakers to advance to Saturday’s gold medal game versus the MEI Eagles during the Big Kahuna B.C. boys volleyball championships. Above – the Titans’ Max Heppell smashed the ball past two Pacific Academy blockers. Below – The Titans celebrated a point against Pacific Academy. incials as we were able to get by Langley Christian in the quarters as well as PA [Pacific Academy] in the semis.”

In the B.C. semifinals, the young, sixth-seeded Titans swept past Pacific Academy, the second seed, in three sets to vault into the gold medal game.

Johnson said the semifinal win over the Breakers was “one of our best played games of the year.”

“PA is a fantastic team that hits hard and has fantastic players. It was a hard fought battle with both teams siding out very effectively,” Johnson remarked.

“We won the first barely, came back from a four-point deficit to take game two and kept up our intensity to take game three.

[It’s] very hard to win three in a row against PA.” The semifinal win over Pacific Academy can be termed an

turned when his team overcame a four-point deficit in the second set and took a 2-0 lead.

“Our whole team was engaged tonight,” said Johnson, whose offence started to percolate after setter Zec Johnson moved to an attacking role (Johnson was also named as a provincial all-star).

Before that, the Titans defeated third seed Langley Christian, as Langley Fundamental looked to win their second title in three years.

The Titans include Mohammad Fadaie, Jordan Goh, Brock Fast, Phillip Stahl, Jacob Dewolff, Luc DeGianni, Zec Johnson, Brendan Gill, Maxwell Heppell, head coachDan Johnson and assistant coach Hassan Fadaie.

upset, as the Titans had gone 1-2 against the Breakers this season, losing badly in the zone bronze medal match.

After that one, Johnson called for some new offensive strategy.

“Some of our guys were getting tentative on their hits,” he said. “We told them to attack the block rather than hitting around it.”

Max Heppell and Stahl enjoyed the smash-mouth game Friday, leading to a 25-21, 25-23, 25-18 victory.

Johnson thought the match

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MIDGET FOOTBALL

Stampeders win B.C. championship on home turf Langley’s midget-aged football team capped a great season by winning the provincial title at McLeod Stadium.

The Langley Stampeders are the B.C. midget football champions.

In the 12-man midget provincial final, the host Stamps beat the Victoria Spartans, and the elements, to capture the coveted BC Community Football Association crown for the first time ever early Sunday evening.

The teams had to contend with galeforce winds at McLeod Stadium.

Just how windy was it?

It was so blustery, Stampeders and Spartans kickers were booting the ball well over 70 yards in the air.

The first quarter saw each team testing the other.

The Spartans opened the scoring with a missed field goal for a single point after a seven-play march into Langley territory.

The quarter ended with Victoria leading 1-0.

In the second stanza, the Stamps’ offensive line came alive, punching big holes in the Spartans’ defence.

Langley’s first touchdown of the quarter came after the Stamps’ defence forced a turnover on downs.

The Stampeders’ Devin Dacosta scooted into the Victoria end zone for the first major of the contest.

With the stiff wind at their backs, the Stamps’ kickoff was booted right through the end zone for another point.

The defence again was able to stop Victoria by forcing another turnover on downs.

Taking over the ball on their own 54-yard line, the Stampeders generated an eight play march culminating with Dacosta adding his second touchdown of the night.

Langley again sent the kickoff through the end zone, ending the first half with a 16-1 lead.

Then the power went out.

After the delay, both

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Fast forward: Fraser Valley’s Elizabeth Hawkins moved around a

Vernon defender during a U14 A ringette game at the Langley Sportsplex on Friday afternoon. The game was part of the 10th annual Michelle Vandale Memorial Spirit of Winter Ringette Tournament, which ran until Sunday at the Sportsplex in Walnut Grove, George Preston Recreation Centre in Brookswood, and Aldergrove Arena. Divisions range from U10 to U19AA.

A division of

teams put together several impressive marches, only to be denied by the opposing defense in the red zone.

The only scoring in the quarter was a field goal from the foot of Nolan McMurchy, ending the third frame

at 19-1 in favour of Langley.

Neither team was able to score in the fourth quarter, giving the Stampeders the win and the provincial championship.

The Stamps had a great year.

Their offense racked

up 344 points in 10 regular season games, while their defence only surrendered two touchdowns.

After losing the second game of the season, the Stamps embarked on a 10-game win streak en route to the B.C. title.

For several Stamps, this was their final game as a Langley Minor Football Association athlete.

For more about the LMFA and to register for 2016, call 604533-2909 or email at info@langleyfootball. ca.

JUNIOR A HOCKEY

Rivermen fend off Silverbacks The ’Men host the Vernon Vipers Saturday, during Teddy Bear Toss night at the Langley Events Centre.

TROY LANDREVILLE tlandreville@langleyadvance.com

A well-rested Langley Rivermen squad continued its recent roll last weekend in Salmon Arm. The Rivermen made it six wins in their past seven games, skating to a 5-3 victory over the host Silverbacks on Saturday at the Shaw Centre.

Heading into a weekend that sees the ’Men play backto-back games, Langley’s record is 18-12, good for third in the B.C. Hockey League’s Mainland Division behind the second place Wenatchee Wild (18-9-2-2) and front-running Chilliwack Chiefs (19-6-1-3).

Wenatchee played the Coquitlam Express last night, after the Langley Advance went to press.

The ’Men took full advantage of a rare break in what has been a hectic first half of their season. The game versus Salmon Arm was their only contest of the weekend.

And even with goaltender Bo Didur and leading goal-scor-

Salmon Arm’s Josh Blanchard scored with 4:13 remaining in regulation to narrow the home team’s margin to 4-3, but that was as close as the Silverbacks would get.

With Salmon Arm goaltender Angus Redmond on the bench for an extra attacker, Langley’s Max Kaufman deposited the puck into the empty net with eight seconds remaining to cap the game’s scoring.

er Justin Fregona out of the lineup (both were at the Team Canada West camp in Leduc, Alta., with the hope of playing in the prestigious World Junior A Challenge) the Rivermen got it done against the Silverbacks.

The Rivermen built a 4-1 lead on goals from Zac Busy weekend Masson, Matthew Graham, The Rivermen host the Adam Sinclair, and Dominic Vernon Vipers Saturday at 6 Franco before p.m. on Teddy starting Bear Toss night RIVERMEN goaltendat the Langley HOME GAME Events Centre, er Nickolas Trenciansky then head to Rivermen vs. left the net Vernon Vipers South Surrey to just past the play the Surrey • Saturday, Dec. 12, game midway point Eagles Sunday time is 6 p.m. of the third afternoon at 4 • Langley Events Centre frame, in p.m.

• Teddy Bear Toss night order to give Saturday night 16-year-old at the LEC, fans affiliate netare encouraged minder Braedon Fleming some to bring new or gently used playing experience. stuffed toys and throw them The Silverbacks then scored onto the ice after the Rivermen a pair of quick goals before score their first goal.

Trenciansky returned to the Stuffed toys will be available cage to close out the contest. to purchase by donation on “We played excellent,” the arena bowl’s concourse, Rivermen head coach Bobby with all proceeds being split Henderson said. “The score between local Christmas burwasn’t indicative of the game.” eaus.

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Dave was born in Delia, Alberta and served in the RCAF in France and communities across Canada. He then served with the RCMP until his retirement. Always willing to help, his compassion, kindness and generosity will be remembered. Cremation has taken place.

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• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS

0

%

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APR

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UP TO

1,500

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HOLIDAY CASH*

ON SELECT MODELS

BY VIRTUE OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT WHEREAS, TARA REINSON

Is indebted to Clover Towing Ltd. for storage and tow August 26th, 2015 on a 2010 Ford Escape VIN# 1FMCU9D75AKC57296 there is presently an amount due and owing $ 2,345.89 plus any additional costs of storage seizure and sale.

2016 NISSAN ROGUE MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM

279 0 1.99 + GET $1,000

For more information: Clover Towing Ltd. 20291 102nd Ave Langley.

BY VIRTUE OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

$

SL AWD Premium model shown

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WITH

HOLIDAY CASH

% APR FOR

DOWN AT

60 MONTHS

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY $

64

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WEEKLY

ON ROGUE S FWD

Available Features Include: • Around View Monitor with 360° Birds'Eye View ‡ • Nissan Safety Shield with Forward Emergency Braking°

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WHEREAS, ANTONIO TAHUILI Is indebted to Clover Towing Ltd. for storage and tow July 5th, 2015 on a 2007 BMW VIN# WBAVH13517KC96060 there is presently an amount due and owing $3,311.73 plus any additional costs of storage seizure and sale.

For more information: Clover Towing Ltd. 20291 102nd Ave Langley

THE “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT CAR IN INITIAL QUALITY” IN THE U.S.

2015 NISSAN SENTRA FINANCE† RATES AS LOW AS

0

%

APR FOR 84 MONTHS ON SENTRA 1.8 SR PREMIUM

1,000

+ GET

$

HOLIDAY CASH *

Available Features Include: • 17-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels • Standard Bluetooth Handsfree Phone System

TOP SAFETY AND TOP QUALITY ONLY IN 2015 NISSAN SENTRA

BY VIRTUE OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

For More Information: Clover Towing Ltd. 20291 102nd Ave Langley

BY VIRTUE OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT WHEREAS, DIMITROV MOMCHIL Is indebted to Clover Towing Ltd. for storage and tow September 19th, 2015 on a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja VIN# J K A E X 8 B 1 3 D DA 0 3 2 8 2 there is presently an amount due and owing $ 1,787.18 plus any additional costs of storage seizure and sale.

For more information: Clover Towing Ltd. 20291 102nd Ave Langley.

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas;

Cheryl Sosick is indebted to Nowstoreit.com Ltd. for storage and towing on 2006 Dodge Ram with VIN #: 1D7HU18276S562550 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $16,577.45 plus any additional costs of storage and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of January, 2016 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Nowstoreit.com Ltd. Unit C 20473 Logan Ave, Langley, BC V3A 4L8. The Vehicle was placed in storage on July 13th 2015.

For more information call Nowstoreit.com Ltd. 1-844-997-8673

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2016 NISSAN JUKE®

WHEREAS, SHANE VOGEL Is indebted to Clover Towing Ltd. for storage and tow July 14th, 2015 on a 2007 Ford R a n g e r , V I N # 1FTYR44497PA28796 there is presently an amount due and owing $ 3,118.92 plus any additional costs of storage seizure and sale.

1.8 SL model shown

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM

242

$

WITH

0 0

$

DOWN AT

% APR FOR

60 MONTHS

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY $

56

≈

WEEKLY

ON JUKE® SV FWD

Available Features Include: • 1.6 L Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) Turbocharged Engine • NissanConnect SM with Navigation

SL Colour Studio model shownV

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA FINANCE† RATES AS LOW AS

0

%

APR FOR 84 MONTHS ON ALTIMA 2.5 SL

+ GET

1,500

$

HOLIDAY CASH *

Available Features Include: • Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and Remote Engine Start • Blind Spot Warning1, Lane Departure Warning2 and Moving Object Detection3

3.5 SL model shownV

ALREADY DRIVING A NISSAN? OUR LOYALTY PROGRAM HAS GREAT OFFERS! VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER • ENDS JANUARY 4 TH JONKER NISSAN 19505 LANGLEY BY-PASS, SURREY TEL: (604) 534-7957

KING GEORGE NISSAN 14948 32 ND AVENUE DIVERSION, SURREY TEL: (604) 536-3644

APPLEWOOD NISSAN 15257 FRASER HWY, SURREY TEL: (604) 589-8999

Offers available from December 1, 2015 – January 4, 2016. ≈Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Juke SV FWD (N5RT56 AA00). 1.99%/0% lease APR for a 60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $279/$242 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/16,000 km year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,710/$14,533. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Sentra 1.8 SR Premium (C4SG55 RP00)/2015 Altima 2.5 SL (T4TG15 AA00). Selling price is $23,998/$29,898 financed at 0% APR equals 84 monthly payments of $286/$356 for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Total finance obligation is $23,998/$31,458. $1,000/$1,500 Holiday Cash included in advertised offers. +Altima 2.5 SL and Pathfinder S 4x4 can be financed at 0% for 84/72 month and receive $1,500 Holiday Cash. The $1,500 discount is available on any 2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder when leased or financed with NCF. *$1,000/$1,000/$1,500 Holiday Cash is available on 2015 Sentra/2016 Rogue/2015 Altima/2015 Altima models when leased or financed through NCF. VModels shown $37,008/$25,998/$35,848/$31,878 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Altima 3.5 SL (T4SG15 NV00)/2016 Juke® SL AWD Colour Studio (N5XT15 AA00). See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,700/$1,700) airconditioning 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. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. For more information see IIHS.org. °Available feature. FEB cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Speed limitations apply. ‡ Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. 1The Blind Spot Warning System is not a substitute for proper lane changing procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you. 2Lane Departure Warning System operates only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road. Speed limitations apply. See Owner’s Manuel for details. 3Parking aid/convenience feature. Cannot completely eliminateblind spots. May not detect every object and does not warn of moving objects. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle. MOD operates at vehicle speed below 5 mph. 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. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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