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VillagerLangley Heritage Information604-513-8787

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Langley Chamber of Commerce604-530-6656

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Original art by BC artistsSome of BC’s best artists show their work at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery established in 1996 by Brenda and Kurt Alberts.The Gallery is home to a mix of artistic talent from signature members of the Canadian Federation of Artists to newly discovered up and comers to painters with iconic credentials.Special exhibitions and artists’ shows are featured throughout the year. Visit the Gallery’s web site for information about gallery artists and upcoming events at:

www.bcgallery.caGallery artists create paintings, sculptures, carvings, jewelry and art cards. While original art is the Gallery’s primary focus limited edition prints and giclees are available. The Gallery also arranges for commissions of artwork including specific painting scenes, portraits, special subject matter such as family memories, and sculptures. Gallery artists are often on site demonstrating their techniques.

Gallery Open Every Day 11 am to 5 pm

• The place to go for originals by BC’s

best artists

• Gifts of art for all occasions

• Corporate gift orders

• Artist demonstrations and workshops

• Fine art / fine dining evenings

• Book your garden party, reception or

special event

• Expert Framing by Brenda

9054 Glover RoadFort Langley, BC, V1M 2S2

604-882-1191

Birthplace of B.C. Gallery

Lyle Longstaff, CN Station, Fort Langley. Acrylic 16" x 20" Gallery Owners: Kurt and Brenda Alberts at Great Painter's Challenge.

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Demos in the Garden The Birthplace of B.C. Gallery has many special artistic events

throughout the year. One of the most popular attractions is the

annual Rivers, Rails and Trails Show which includes “Demos in the

Garden” on the British Columbia Day weekend.

On the Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend (August 4th

and August 5th) our artists will be in the gardens of the Gallery

demonstrating their artwork.

Plan a trip to Fort Langley on the BC Day weekend and take in the

art event at the Gallery as well as other BC celebrations throughout

the village such as the arrival of the Fur Brigade, the Fort Langley

Music Festival and the free concert inside the palisades of the

Hudson’s Bay Post.

Visit the Gallery in advance for details or go to the Birthplace of B.C.

Gallery web site.

www.bcgallery.ca

March 30th - "Art on Ice"by artist "King" Richard Brodeur

April 27th - "Spring is in the Air"by artists Amanda Jones, Jack Turpin

and Perry Haddock

June 15th - Alan Wylie's 75th BirthdayCelebration Show

August 4th & 5th - Demos in the Gardenby Gallery Artists celebrating BC Day

August 10th - Caribbean Festivalheld at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery.

September 21st - 17th Anniversary Showby Gallery Artists

Don't miss these shows!

Artist Perry Haddock and Artist Janice Robertson at the Great Painter'sChallenge on B.C. Day.

Artist Allan Hancock, Carmel Clare at the Great Painter's Challenge on B.C. Day

When visiting you must explore the eclectic mix of retail shops and various cafes and restaurants. An art gallery, antique mall and antique stores are available for those in search of original art or that collectible item for the home. Original First Nations arts and crafts are available in the museum's gift shop.If you are looking for a special gift our delightful stores have a wide variety of items for the home, garden or that very special someone. All of our shops are within a leisurely walking distance, so come for a walk and enjoy the historical ambience of the village of Fort Langley. In the evening, enjoy dinner beside the mighty Fraser River in one of our fine dining establishments or dance the night away at our local Pub. We have a super selection of eating establishments. If you are craving Japanese or West Coast cuisine you will find it if Fort Langley. If you are in search of more casual fare, Fish and Chips or Pizza are available, along with several street restaurants. We also have a wide variety of clothing boutiques that offer casual wear to an elegant hat.Just a few minutes drive from Fort Langley is located The Fort Wine Co. They offer multi award-winning 100% pure fruit table and dessert wines. Sample their delicious selection at a unique saloon style bar.Another 5 minute drive from Fort Langley is the Mountain View Conservation Center. This is a rare opportunity to see many endangered and unique animals at one time. Numerous tours are available so phone and make your reservations in advance.For the horse lovers, just 10 minutes south of Fort Langley is Thunderbird Show Park with 85 acres of rolling green hills. They host over 1,500 horses every summer with 7 major Grand Prixs. The admission is free with Grandstand seating. See you there!History buffs will find the Pioneer Cemetery located at 9160 Church Street and the Fort Langley Cemetery located at 23105 St. Andrew's Street fascinating. These cemeteries are a poignant reminder of the lives of the early settlers in this area. Every family should make a trip to Aldor Acres, to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the country. Aldor Acres is an operating, educational farm that is a 'ma and pa' family operation, owned by the Anderson Family. Best to call before visiting to confirm their hours.For the outdoor type there is the scenic walk along the Fort-to-Fort Trail.Fort Langley also boosts 3 deluxe golf courses, The Redwoods, Belmont and The Fort Golf Course.

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Don't miss these points of interestFort LangleyNational Historical SiteExplore a 19th century Hudson's Bay company post, where in 1858 the colony of British Columbia was proclaimed. Costumed guides and family activities. Open daily year round from 10am to 5pm(closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan 1). Summer hours are from 9am to 6pm (July & Aug).

The Langley Heritage Society CN Station SiteThe CN Station site plays an important role for the tourists who come to Fort Langley. Situated on the main CN line at the corner of Glover and Mavis it has become a major destination for our visitors. Recently the site was enlarged with the addition of a 1930 Speeder and Speeder Shed. This will round out the collection which is significant.CN Heritage display with the 1900 velocipede, the 1915 Station andMrs. Simpson's garden, the 1920's caboose (which houses original artifacts plus a generic 1950's village with a working model train display) and the 1947 railcar which serves as a heritage information center.Langley Heritage Society volunteers, "the railroaders" run the site and welcome visitors and railway aficionados from all over the world. Many local families visit with their children on a regular basis. The train station is a real experience.

British Columbia Farm& Agricultural MuseumLocated at 9131 King Street it was founded in 1958. The museum is staffed entirely by volunteers and contains an extensive collection of farm machinery from many areas of B.C. as well as related household furnishings, early logging and fishing equipment. Many of the industrial artifacts are in restored and in operating condition. They have a collection of resource library books and equipment catalogues related to the displays.

The Langley Centennial MuseumExplore Langley's past - exciting displays of art and history!Art and history are brought to life at the Langley Centennial Museum located in the heart of historic Fort Langley. The stories of First Nations, fur traders and early settlers of this region are interpreted in the museum's history galleries. Visitors can also browse through the gift shop, which stocks unique Canadian-made crafts and gift items. The museum is involved with family oriented events such as Canada Day and the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival, and offers a special Pioneer Christmas program, weekend programs, and summer day camps.

Monday-Saturday 10am to 4:45pmSunday 1pm to 4:45pm9135 King Street Fort Langley (corner of Mavis Street and King Street)Phone: 604.532.3536 - langleymuseum.org

WELCOME TO FORT LANGLEY!The Birthplace of British Columbia

Plan Your Wedding in HistoricFort Langley in our Heritage Community HallSet in the heart of historic Fort Langley, the “Birthplace of British Columbia,” is the beautiful, neo-classical-style Fort Langley Community Hall. Its circular driveway is a natural for delivering the bridal party and VIPs. In spring, there are cherry blossoms and colourful shrubs; in summer, geraniums and annuals; and in winter, beautiful lights and decorations – lovely at any time of the year.Inside, the elegant, cream-coloured ballroom is wonderful space for a party, complete with a stage, as well as a kitchen.

For information and reservations, call Bob, at 604-888-1223.

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In dusty old workshops, forgotten factories, pioneer homes, retired barns and deserted general stores languish many pieces that once served hard working hands. They lie unused and forgotten now

in the dust and silence of the passing seasons.

Time, progress, technology and fashion have passed them by.

Country Lane Antiques is dedicated to restoring such pieces to places of honour again.

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmSundays: 12:30 - 5:00pm

The Rempels - Don, Jon & Shirley

What are you looking for?• Restoration Magic? We work it - rich, warm, patinas that glow with experience and good memories.• The Macho Industrial piece or the Lady-like Cottage item? We've got them.• The "Where-on-earth did you find that piece?" We've found them. • Original BC Art and Folk Art? We carry them.

• Textured & warm pieces to contrast with all your technology? Have we got them? You bet!• That perfect juxtaposition piece to add Soul to a contemporary setting? Find it here!• Creative store design pieces for great ambiance and extraordinary merchandise presentation? Just come and look.

• Show home pieces that make your designs the talk on the street! Try us.• Set Designers, some of the best in the BC business find pieces here. Have you looked?

Let us help you look good!

9179 Glover RoadFort Langley, B.C.Next to the Community HallPh:604-513-1932 Cel:604-306-8598Email: countrylaneantiques@shaw.ca Website: www.countrylaneantiques.ca

Come visit Country Lane Antiques atour great location beside the historic Fort Langley Community Hall!

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At Fort Langley Pharmasave, you will experience carethat goes well beyond filling a prescription.

Our patients enjoy personalized knowledgeable service from all our staffas we aim to look after all your pharmacy related needs.

Some of the services we offer include:

• Free prescription delivery • Free compliance packaging of medications (blister/bubble packages)• Prescription compounding (topical hormones, pain gels, veterinary medicine)

• Vaccinations • Home health care products• Medication reviews and personalized consultations (drug therapy counseling,

medication adherence/side-effect management, therapeutic monitoring,condition-related management – i.e. Heart Health, Diabetes, Smoking Cessation

• Homeopathic medicine • Ostomy/woundcare supplies• Diabetic supplies (including insulin pump equipment, blood-glucose monitors, test strips, sharp containers etc)

• Specialty probiotics and supplements (including Metagenics, Recovery, etc)• Safe medication disposal • Online Prescription refills (visit pharmasave.com)

• Educational tools, resources, healthcare seminars

*Transferring your prescriptions to Fort Langley Pharmasave is quick and easy. Visit our store and give us the opportunity to be a part of your

healthcare team. *Missing from photo Lindsey.

Pharmacist/Owner Firoz Jiwani has been serving the local residents and visitors since 1985. Firoz is joined by his new partner Sukh Sidhu. Sukh is originally from the Okanagan Valley. He moved to lower

mainland to attend the University of British Columbia. In 2000, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then went on to study Pharmacy and graduated from the Pharmacy Program at

UBC in 2004. Sukh lives in the Langley area with his family and is excited to further his career and experience with the community of Fort Langley.

#3, 9124 Glover Road Fort Langley, B.C.Ph: 604-882-0611

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The most comfortable cuttingedge footwear concepts from Switzerland and Italy!Vibram ®, kyBoot, Joya, and MBT ®.

The Core Store offers a wide variety ofexercise and therapy products, as well as:• Kamik Boots (Made in Canada)• Handmade vintage bags/purses by Yo Reinare (Colombia)• SOLE™ Footbeds and Footwear • Injinji ® The Original Performance Toe Socks

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The 'walking on air' feeling is unique. The honeycomb air structure of the kyBoot sole creates an air cushion between your foot and the ground. The kyBoot has the first sole in the world to allow your feet to feel every detail of the ground.Benefits:• kind to the joints, relaxes the back muscles• exercises the muscles in your feet, legs and trunk• activates blood flow in your legs• gently stimulates receptors in your feet every step

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Stop by the Old Candle Factory and discover beautiful candles made locally in Fort Langley. Handmade by the owner of the store, the candles-tapers, pillars, and unique designer candles-come in an array of colours to match any decor or theme. Crafted from European paraffin with no lead and 100% cotton wicks the candles burn evenly and do not smoke or drip. Try dipping your own candles for a really fun experience to share with friends and family. Visit soon.Email: Info@oldcandlefactory.com

This season, you will want to pop into The Cupboard for gift and entertaining ideas. Find drink ware with personality for your favou-

rite personalities (including yourself)!Located in charming Fort Langley, TheCupboard carries unique and original mugs, cups, teapots, glasses and many accessories for your favourite beverages! Discover the extensive line of "Fort Langley, Birthplace of British Co-lumbia" drink ware.The perfect reminder of your time in Fort Langley for you and yours.Email: info@thecupboard.ca

9207 Glover Rd.PO Box 826

Fort Langley BC604.888.8418

Inviting you into the culture of tea

Infusion BouTEAque Tea House & Gift Shop#4 - 9110 Glover Road Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R5

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Nestled in the heart of Fort Langley,located in the Fort Mall on thesouthern edge of town!Fort Lanlgey's loose leaf tea merchant. Over 200 teas tochoose from. Whether your craving the rich sweet maltytones of Assam, the brisk fresh flavour of aCeylon, the soothing blend of an herbalor fruit infusion, or the "pick-me-up" oftraditional Matcha, we are here to make your tea experience unforgettable!

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Sharing a passion for life and all its beauty they realized that they had a common dream, to enrich their lives through the creative process and that one day the dream would provide them with an opportunity to share it with others.

Phyllis and Drew committed to building a new life together and Drew moved fromVictoria to Kwantlen First Nation to be with Phyllis. They moved into a little house at theend of Glover, it was a little worse for ware, and was to be torn down. With a bit ofsweat and a few tears it became a home and the dream had taken root. On July 1, 1998, they were married with a simple service in the park at Kwantlen First Nation. They spent the next year preparing giveaways for their potlatch and traditional Coast Salish Wedding Ceremony by canning fish, picking berries and making jam, carving, and weaving wool and cedar. A union blessed by the gift of their hands. On September 25, 1999, they were married again with a sacred ceremony in a Longhouse in Chilliwack.

Phyllis had been taking oil painting lessons since 1996 from a family friend, local artistand renowned painter Barbara Boldt, at the Barbara Boldt Original Art Studio, whocoincidentally had also lived in the same little house once upon a time. It was quiteapparent that Phyllis had incredible talent that had been waiting to be released. Withthe help of some outstanding instruction and a nurturing friendship Barb helped Phyllis'talent flourish. While at the same time Phyllis had introduced Drew to Squamish NationMaster Carver Xwa-Lack-tun and a powerful friendship ensued. Drew spent the next 8years as Xwa-Lack-tun's apprentice working on many projects together and learning allthat he so generously shared. In 2001, Phyllis' art took on a whole new dimensionwhen Haisla Master Carver and Jeweler Derek Wilson shared his gift with her andtaught Phyllis the art of silver engraving. Derek Wilson passed away September 2011.“It was like Manifest Destiny, there was power in the way things came to be.” “Goodpeople were placed in our lives at the right time. We had support all around us fromfriends, family and the community of Kwantlen First Nation,” Drew said .

Art started to take a more prominent role in their lives and became integral to theirhealing journey. As their family grew so did their dream. Together they built a new homedown the road in a spot chosen by Phyllis' father, the late Grand Chief Joe Gabriel,where they now live with there three children, Elinor, Noah and Deighton. In 2005, they established K'wy'i'y'e Spring Salmon Studio as a home based business. K'wy'i'y'e, (pronounced K'why'ee'ya) is the Nle?kepmx (Thompson First Nation) word for “spring salmon,” and comes from Phyllis' mothers (Maureen Gabriel, née Joe) traditional territory, Spences Bridge, BC.

Working out of an extra bedroom that was converted into a carving studio, Drew foundhimself in constant trouble for spreading wood chips throughout the house. Even theamazing smell of fresh carved red and yellow cedar wasn't enough to overshadow theinconvenience. Phyllis also set up a table in the middle of the living room to do herjewelry. The best light of course was found in front of the French Doors that openedonto the back porch. In essence the whole house had become a work space. Theyrealized a proper studio space was needed and it just seemed natural to include aGallery to display their work and meet with clients.

Phyllis Gabriel and Drew Atkins first met in 1996.The timing was right. Before, they both had choseto travel through life on a road full of dangerous twists and turns. After climbing out from the wreckage, their paths crossed. It was like kindred souls being reborn together.

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So a hole was dug and a space was designed, although never on paper, and the sevenyear journey to building their bigger dream had began. Having to do most of the workthemselves when time and funds were available it felt like it was never going to happen.Then, on September 15, 2012, they finally had their Grand Opening. A show of Phyllis'paintings influenced by some of Drew Carvings. A collaboration of sorts. Over 100people joined them in celebration with a traditional Salmon BBQ. Some guests travelingfrom as far away as Scotland, Boston and Nova Scotia.

Phyllis' First Nations name is Qwoy'tic'a, meaning “I wear the clouds like a blanket” or“Shrouded in clouds” but she is better known as Phyllis Atkins. Her name is Nle?kepmx(Thompson), she is also Sto:lo and her family have lived in the community of KwantlenFirst Nation for generations. Kwantlen is located along the Fraser River in Ft. Langley.Her interest in art began at an early age but its only been within the last decade that shefinally pursued her true passion. After exploring her aboriginal culture, Phyllis foundgreat strength in the traditional ways and teachings of the Sto:lo and Nle?kepmx peopleand with that knowledge she has learned to love, honor, and respect herself as a FirstNations woman.

As a contemporary artist, Phyllis continues to learn, change, grow and create as she istruly inspired by her ancestors. She believes that her art is a reflection of her love andrespect for the beauty and strength of the natural world and the traditional ways of FirstNations people.

Drew's Uncle, Bernard Atkins, worked as a photographer for the Provincial Governmentin the early 50's and accompanied Wilson Duff and Bill Reid on the 1957 expedition toNinstints World Heritage Site to record the poles for the Provincial Museum and hebecame good friends with many of the early master carvers. A great appreciation for theart and culture was nurtured within the Atkins family. Drew started to carve long beforehe ever touched a knife to wood. Some of his fondest childhood memories are when hespent afternoons with his father, Michael Atkins, at the Royal British ColumbiaMuseum's Thunderbird Park, in Victoria, watching the carvers at work. Some of Drew'swork can be seen in Fort Langley, the 3 panel carvings at the roundabout on Mavis andRiver Rd. and his cut steel panels and post and beam structure at the Fort LangleyNational Historical site.

K'wy'i'y'e Spring Salmon Studio is located at 23625 Gabriel Lane, in Fort Langley.Phyllis and Drew Atkins are the proud owners and artists of K'wy'i'y'e and they bothspecialize in custom commissioned work. Phyllis creates hand-carved jewelry, oil & softpastel paintings, cedar weavings and art cards. Drew carves masks, plaques, totems,house boards and any architectural detail in the home (i.e. doors, mantelpieces, roomdividers, etc). As well, Drew works with other materials such as metal, glass andconcrete.

Their personal approach to art encourages clients to meet with the artists and be involvedin the design process creating an intimate and spiritual connection to the artwork. Pleasecontact us to make an appointment for your visit. We look forward to sharing our giftswith you!

art@springsalmonstudio.comwww.springsalmonstudio.com23625 Gabriel Lane, Ft. Langley, BC V1M 2S3604-888-4380 or 604-880-9615

“Art has always held more than a decorative role in Coast Salish culture. It has always been much more than that. It helps to preserve Oral Traditions, train communitymembers in cultural practices and to commemorate special events. Although we consider ourselves Contemporary Artist we are very traditional in our approach. We do our best to honour our teachings."

Serving Longtime Patients and Their

FamiliesWe proudly serve many long-

time patients. In fact, many have been coming to us

since they were children, and now bring their own children to us! We thank you for your

confidence in our services and would be happy to accept referrals of your

friends, family and co-workers.

Dr. Maurice RichardsonDr. Maurice Richardson and his family moved to Fort Langley after he graduated from the University of Otago School of Dentistry, completed a 2-year residency program with The North Canterbury Hospital Board and spent a short time in private practice in Christchurch, New Zealand. They made the first major stop of their 1976 “world tour” in the quaint village of Fort Langley. This turned out to be their last stop as the charm of the village convinced them that this was where they wanted to settle and continue raising their family. As a keen advocate of continuing education in dentistry, he completed his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoys a wide variety of different aspects of dentistry and has been a member of many study clubs in dentistry.

Dr. Erin TackDr. Erin Tack has been a member of the Fort Langley Dental Office team since 2001. Dr. Tack, along with her husband, are busy parents of two young children. They enjoy volunteering with their numerous family activities, and participate in many community events. Recently, they took part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer to raise money and awareness for cancer.

Dr. Tack graduated from UBC Dental School in 1999, earning three top Dental awards. She also has a degree in Human Kinetics and was the top graduate of that faculty. As a member of the Canadian National Triathlon Team she competed in the 1990 World Championships, and was also a member of the UBC Varsity Swim Team.

In order to keep up with the ever-changing demands (repetition) of the practice of dentistry, Dr. Tack attends numerous continuing education sessions throughout the year. This allows her to provide a wide variety of services to her patients in addition to their basic dental health needs. Dr. Tack’s practice focuses on family care that extends to all ages and ranges of care. Her gentle and caring manner, and extensive knowledge of dentistry, are evident and she is always welcoming new patients to join her practice

Dr. Harold PunnettDr. Harold Punnett graduated from UBC Dentistry in 1984 and met his wife Liz during his training. Liz’s father, Dr. George Neilson, was the founder of the Fort Langley Medical Office in Fort Langley, and both Dr. Punnett and Liz also knew they wanted to live in Fort Langley. In 1984, they moved to the Fort and joined Dr. Richardson in the practice of dentistry. As part of Dr. Punnett’s commitment to continuing education, he has been a member of a Vancouver Crown and Bridge Study Club for the past 20 years.

He offers preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry to his patients in a gentle caring setting. He is pleased to have his daughter Megan joining the practice as a Certified Dental Assistant and his oldest daughter Jenny will be graduating from UBC dentistry in 2016. He looks forward to her joining the practice at that time.

Dr. Sam SedaghatDr. Sam Sedaghat is the newest doctor of our dental team at Fort Langley Dental Office. He attended dental school at the University of British Columbia and also holds degrees in the fields of Computer Science and Commerce. He has devoted many hours volunteering as a dentist at both local and international under-served communities. In summer of 2008, he travelled to remote areas of Vietnam treating patients without access to adequate oral health care.

Dr. Sedaghat believes that dentistry is an ever changing and expansive field, and continuously furthers his knowledge by attending lectures and conferences in different fields, such as difficult root canal cases, surgery, and implant placement. He is also a certified provider of Invisalign, the latest technology in straightening your teeth and achieving a beautiful smile, all without using any wires or braces

Dr. M. Richardson, Dr. H. PunnettDr. E. Tack & Dr. S. Sedaghat

welcome youto our office.

Fort Langley Dental Office

23192 96th AvenueFort Langley, BC

604-888-3811

Fort Langley Dental Office is a family practice operated by4 outstanding dentists: Dr. Maurice Richardson, Dr. Harold Punnett, Dr. Sam Sedaghat and Dr. Erin Tack. Our office operates with extended hours providing evening and Saturday appointments. We have 27 staff members, all of whom are passionate about providing you the best levelof dental care, so that you feel welcome and put at easethe moment you walk through the door.

Our practise provides a comfortable and welcoming setting with up-to-date technology to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

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Lee’s Market: Where everybody knows your name

Andy Abreo store manger and the Lee Family at Grand Opening of Lee's.

Whether it was Tommy’s Market, Lucky Dollar, Link’s Hardware or the IGA, there's always been just one grocer serving Fort Langley. And much like the settlers’ journey to the south bank of the Fraser, the Lee family’s journey to Lee’s Market is one defined by family, dedication and a dream – to unite their community through fresh and local products. Beginning in Fiji, it was a long journey for the Lee’s before finally finding home in historic Fort Langley. Like their father who made his way to Fiji from China to find a better life for his wife and future children, the Lee family – led by eldest son Johnny – immigrated to Canada in the 1970’s to find better lives for families of their own. Their journey led them to the Fraser Valley, where after various jobs over a few short years, an opportunity arose in a Surrey newspaper to become a part of Fort Langley, and in 1975 bother-in-law Lum Chee and brothers Johnny, Peter and Robert Lee purchased the Fort IGA. A family affair and a labor of love, the four worked for 35 years alongside their sister, wives and their kids to grow the humble business into a one-of-a-kind community hub where customers were revered as friends and family, and everybody truly knew your name. After last year’s fire that devastated the Fort IGA, it was an outpouring of support from those very customers that inspired the Lee’s to build a new store that better reflects the community and the charms that make Fort Langley so unique. And with a new store came a

new name, as well as the important freedom to support more local suppliers and offer more natural, organic and gluten free products. On December 9, 2012, Lee’s Market opened its doors for business. Designed with Fort Langley in mind, Lee’s Market incorporates a variety of elements to create a hub where community members can gather again. Highlights include a large patio, a summertime open-air produce department, and Mavis Avenue Café, a 2,000 square-foot deli, that serves a variety of hand-crafted lunches and dinners, conceived entirely by Robert Lee’s own daughters. While much has changed over from IGA to the new Lee’s Market, the Lee family’s goal remains the same: to unite their community through fresh and local products. And just as importantly, they will never forget who they are and where they came from. Lee’s Market continues to tell the tale of the store and the town’s rich history in artwork and photographs that adorn its walls, including the IGA’s old sign itself, salvaged from the very fire that destroyed it.

"At the end of the day, the Lee family is happy to be among friends and those they value as family. For 37 years, going to work was similar to going home. Robert,

Peter, Linda, and Judy find comfort in knowing that what they do matters to a community as caring, kind, and generous as Fort Langley."

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When I think about myself as an artist - what I paint, and why I paint - and what has brought me to who I am now in my life, some influences seem very clear, while others remain a mystery. How I attached to the natural world began on the other side of Canada. Some of the earliest memories I have of profoundly moving visual experiences, are of my early childhood in Goose Bay, Labrador. I can still feel, and see, the soft green-grey moss on the forest floor, crinkly underfoot, and my father, in his bright plaid shirt, walking my sister and me through the open woods in the autumn. Wild blueberries crawled along the ground, and beautiful red birds flew to rest on fir branches along our path. My Dad simply called them Red Birds. I now know those were cardinals, but for years kept asking people if they knew of a Redbird that lived in the eastern woodland forests. Those red birds of memory still visit me, and I am so thankful for my father’s great love of nature, and my Mom’s tender love of birds. Their reverence for the natural world was immense. This legacy they passed to me, and it is a strong part of the ethic that guides my life.

These visual experiences have affected my work as an artist, and teacher, deeply. They run through my heart and mind still when I’m planning the paintings for an upcoming art show. They are woven through the language of my teaching. They fly in and sit on the branches of my mind, inspiring me to reach deeper to find what really matters as far as subject matter, and what I want to express about it, and myself. We all have these fascinating inner photo albums; it’s what we build from them that so determines who we become.

When I’m exhausted from working on a painting, especially when I’ve been struggling with it, I have to ask myself, “Why on Earth am I doing this?!!” What motivates me to take a blank piece of paper and spend hours and days, sometimes weeks, creating a picture?

A simple answer is, I love it! Maybe there’s a bit of masochist in me, too, as there are certainly hours that feel tortured when I’m not meeting whatever expectations I have for the work I want to create. I’d also say, quite honestly, why I paint comes from an aching inside. I suppose I’d explain it as a longing that has no definition, but one that comes from some hunger to tell the world who I am and how I feel – a voice that has something big to say. I grew up an intensely shy child. I feel I was truly happy as a little ankle-biter and on into my teen years, but I was afraid to say anything in school, afraid to be wrong, or to take chances. In all my time teaching in the public school system, some 25 or so years, I have only seen one of my students who was as shy as I was. I recognized myself in her as soon as we met. This introversion is a mystery to me even now. In those early school years of staying so quiet, there was one great moment of truth that I remember vividly. My teacher had us doing wax crayon drawings of undersea worlds, soon to be covered with a wash of blue paint. Mine was of a big green and gold fish, very detailed, with a world of other creatures swimming around through the picture. What I remember most

outside of the drawing itself, was the attention I got from other kids who were oo-ing and aw-ing about how good my drawing was. I had been invisible, I thought. Finally, I had a voice. I was expressing who I was – loudly - but with no words. My longing to say something came alive in that big fish! I feel very happy just remembering it now.

We all want to be understood, to feel heard, to know that who we are is important enough to be noticed in the world. I got lots of positive encouragement and love from my parents, but

this need to express a deeply personal voice flows from a very different place. It’s that patient, insistent part of you that keeps asking, “Is this what you’re really supposed to do?” The one that knows when you’re on the right track.

When I paint, I know I’m on my right track. I have found my voice in watercolour, and, nestled around this painting work, is my play and work in journals. They are another very right track. Journaling has provided a supportive background where I can be playful and uninhibited – an open field where ideas can be tossed up into the air and then taken to new heights. Here I can stretch, expand and enrich my thinking. I can study what moves me, excites and challenges me. All this enriched play funnels back into my painting. I am able to see my ideas through these expanded perspectives, and that reflects back into my ability to create. Besides all this, I have a

lot of fun in my journal. I’m a kid again – wide open to all the possibilities. I see I have come back again to that need to find my voice. Journals are like a comfortable old sweater – warm and inviting, and in the coziness of that, I find peace and renewal. I find myself, and enjoy who I am.

When I’m ready to move the brush, what I decide to paint comes from personal contact with the things that move me. People often ask about the subjects I paint. They seem most comfortable if they can place me in a category of painters. Perhaps it makes what I do easier to understand. My answer about what I paint never seems to just list the subjects, but becomes a story. One answer, for example, would not just be, “Birds”. It’s more likely to be, “I love birds.” Then it grows into “… and the ocean and all the life that moves along the shorelines… and in the air, and the life

that darts around in the tidal pools.” The more Itry to answer their questions, the more difficult and involved my answers become. This probablydrives people nuts, but it’s reflective of how I see the world. Just thinking about this now, I can feel

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those Goose Bay woods. A picture of everything connected.

I also remember the feeling of awe when, after life with my family moved me from Labrador to the Prairies and finally to the B.C. coast, I walked out onto my first ocean sand, smelled the rich saltwater air and heard the gulls out over the water. It felt like something aligned inside me, that this place belonged to me in a way I still don’t really understand. It’s a whole experience, with no separation of the parts. There are many

motivators for why I paint, some I still search to understand.

The choice of HOW I paint is both method and medium. My biggest artist’s voice is best expressed in watercolour. There’s something about the fluid, transparent and luminous quality of the medium that fits me the most. The scientist in me loves the fact that with watercolour, I am working with the actual presence and reflection of real light passing through the pigments I use, bouncing off the white paper, and radiating back through the

colours to the human eye. Incredible! The more I study the science of what’s really going on with transparent pigments, the more fascinated I become.

I love to watch things come alive on the paper. When I can see an owl looking back at me from that paper, then I’ve accomplished something. If it can then say something about where it lives, and what it needs to survive in this world, then I have accomplished something more important. If I can then move someone looking

at my work to find in it a deeper need to protect the natural world, to honour that animal’s right to live in a protected environment, then I have met one of my greatest goals as an artist. That is the voice I want heard. It is my most cherished voice. Every living creature, no matter how small, is an essential element of who we all are together. Needless to say, I’m a passionate conservationist! This passion for conservation has taken me in a new direction the past few years. My art has taken on a greater purpose.

My last three solo shows have carried this purpose within them - a new direction that feels very right for me. It’s origin centres in the feeling of desperation I experience seeing the damage humankind has done, and is doing, to this planet. Before this new direction, there had been a discordance growing inside – a challenge presenting itself to me. Here I was, painting these beautiful places, painting those sandpipers feeding along the water’s edge, and yet not actively doing enough to preserve these places that I loved so much. Whatever contributions I had made to environmental organizations no longer felt like enough. Then it struck me – if I loved these seashores, loved the

estuaries and herons that I was painting, loved the woods and rivers in all their beauty, then surely I could put my money where my brush was going. It made absolute sense. Since then, I have donated half the profits I make from my art shows to The Nature Conservancy of Canada, where I can channel the funds toward the very environments I have been painting – forming a direct line from my studio work to the point of my inspiration. It’s a good fit, and it inspires me to paint even more.

Another big part of my commitment to the creative process is teaching what I have learned, as well as learning in the company and spirit of other people who are searching to express something inside themselves. I love teaching! It’s another one of those magical connections I’ve found. After teaching in the school system for years, I now take great pleasure in working with adults through watercolour and journaling experiences. It is something else that fills me, and that I know I am meant to do.

So, with painting, teaching, and journaling, I endeavour to find a stronger and clearer voice to share with the world. If I can inspire people to see themselves and the world in new ways, perhaps inspire someone to take action to protect a part of the natural world they enjoy, or inspire someone to express their own creative voice in a new way, then I have fulfilled some of my deepest intentions.

Linda can be contacted regarding watercolour and journal workshops and classes at:Email - lmuttitt@shaw.caWebsite - www.lindamuttitt.comPhone - 604-888-4602

Linda's paintings can be seen at The Birthplace of B.C. gallery in Fort Langley.

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Village Antique Mall has over fifty dealers. From cutlery to jewelry there is a lot to see. Spend an afternoon in an antique wonderland, there are literally 1,000’s of items. Whether you are an avid buyer,

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“Beauty is everywhere, absolutely,” notes painter Barbara Boldt over coffee in her home/studio in Langley’s Glen Valley. “And sometimes, it’s where you least expect it.” A new coffee-table style art book/biography written by Langley writer K. Jane Watt in conversation with Boldt contains over two hundred of paintings of the beauty Boldt sees in the Fraser Valley and along British Columbia’s coast. Released under the imprint Fenton Street Press, Places of Her Heart: The Art and Life of Barbara Boldt was launched at Fort Langley Community Hall on November 19, 2012.

Born in Germany in 1930, Boldt immigrated to Canada just after World War II, married, and raised a family before turning her attention to painting in the 1970s. Depicting the beauty around her through oil, watercolour, and pastel was first the hobby of an empty-nester, and very quickly became the work and passion of her life, a pursuit that continues to the present. A cold-call in the spring of 2010 got Watt on the phone at her home in Fort Langley. Painter Barbara Boldt was on the line, looking for someone who might be interested in pursuing a commissionto write the story of her life. It is an interesting one, fullof twists and turns from her childhood home inMülheim Ruhr, Germany to the busy painting lifeand career she has created for herself in her homestudio in Langley’s Glen Valley. “Why do I paint?” Boldt noted in an earlyconversation with Watt, “There is so much art in me.If you have a voice, you want to sing it. You wantto do what you can do. I’m that same way. I want topaint. It makes me feel good. It makes me feel like me.”Places of Her Heart: The Art and Life of BarbaraBoldt chronicles Boldt’s journey to the“me” of today.

The pair met every Monday morningfor a couple of years, shaping thestory and putting together acatalogue of the more than 900

oil paintings, 400 pastels, and over 300 watercolours she has records of. “Barbara says she is disorganized,” Watt notes, “but I have never asked her a question that she doesn’t have an answer to. She has journals dating back to World War II, an incredible collection of family photographs from the dawn of photography to the present day, and sketches and paintings galore.”

Watt adds that “although this book is about Barbara’s quest to capture the beauty of the ordinary, and to celebrate the places around us, it treads difficult territory at times. She lost two of her three children, for example, and managed somehow to carry on, to continue to believe in beauty. As I note near the end of the book, Barbara’s ‘journey of remembrance has always been as ripe with possibility as it has been of tragedy, always enlivened by generosity, exchange, connection with the world, forgiveness. Her world is alight with reflection, not dimmed by it.’”

Winner of the 2006 BC Heritage Federation’s Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing for her book High Water: Living With the Fraser Floods Watt was commissioned by German businessman Erivan Haub to create this biography of Boldt. She drew in Abbotsford book designer William Glasgow, the same designer of High Water and her award-winning 2000 history of the dairy industry in British Columbia called Milk Stories.

“Barbara’s story,” Watt notes, “is a fascinating one. It not only chronicles the changes to the Fraser Valley over the last three decades as large developments have become part of its fabric, but it reminds us of the importance of community advocacy in times of change. And above all, it reminds us not to lose sight of the even bigger parts of life: connection with people, joy in the everyday, and taking time to notice what Barbara calls the ‘small and magnificent’ things around us.”

Barbara Boldt

“Beauty is everywhere,absolutely,” notespainter Barbara Boldt

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PLACES OF HER HEART: THE ART AND LIFE OF BARBARA BOLDT

Described as “Magnificent”This new biography of painter Barbara Boldt is available in Fort Langley at Wendel’s Bookstore Café,the Langley Centennial Museum, and at the gift shop at the Fort Langley National Historic Site;in Langley at Mac’s Framing; in Mission at Murdoch’s Bookshoppe; and elsewhere on Amazon.

Available in Paperback, Hardcover and limited production Collectors Edition

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Early in the Summer of 2011, a number of individuals who lived in or who were associated with the village of Fort Langley, met with a view to creating a Summer Celebration of the Arts. In September 2011, following a ‘Visioning’ exercise, the title of the celebration was changed to the ‘Fort Langley Celebration of the Arts’; members of the ‘Fort Langley Celebration of the Arts Committee’, with David James as Chair embarked on detailed planning. With the full support of The Fort Langley Community Improvement Society, the Committee was constituted as a sub-committee of F.L.C.I.S. Local businesses were paged for their interest in supporting the Celebration; the combination of cash and ‘in-kind’ response was significant. On July 28 - 29 of 2012, a two-day ‘Celebration of the Arts’ was held in the village, and an impressive group of professional performers were greeted with much enthusiasm, including a number of standing ovations. After individual performances, as well as over the following days, many audience members expressed a hope that the Celebration become an ongoing feature of village Summers. A number of performers expressed gratification with audience response, as well as an interest in returning to perform at future Celebrations. Detailed information on Celebration 2012 activities and performers can be found on our web site (below). Our original vision was captured in some lines by W.B.Yeats: “I would have all the arts draw together, recover their ancient association, the painter painting what the poet has written, the musician setting the poet’s words to simple airs, that the horse-man and the engine-driver may sing at their work“.

With these thoughts in mind, we strove to create an eventwhich combined a variety of types of performing arts,bringing together elements of music, poetry,‘en plein air’ painting as well as of a variety ofchildren’s activities andentertainments. Engagingexclusively professionalperformers assured excellenceand a high level of artistic rigor,and audience responsesconfirmed our decisions. Basedon the successes of the 2012Celebration, we plan to expand theSummer 2013 Celebration into athree – day weekend event to be held onthe long weekend of August 2nd - 4th. Plansinclude innovations such as a ‘Village Evening’consisting of fifteen-to twenty-minute vignette performancesby a variety of local performers; a children’s luminary involving our local Canoe Club, with the Fraser River as a backdrop, the event being a prequel to the long-established Fort Langley Heritage Brigade Day Festival which itself engages a diverse cultural community; involvement

of students from the Langley Community Music School is also being explored. We have approached our local Kwantlen First Nation friends, and together, we are now planning the involvement of artists from their community. Representatives of our local Immigrant and Multicultural Services organizations are also very enthusiastic in co-operating with our plans to feature performers from within the immigrant and multicultural communities. Performance venues will include both the interior as well as the outside areas of our Community Hall, which emerged as the ‘star venue’ this past Summer, our Centennial Museum, the newly developed public space at the East end of the Bedford Landing development, and finally, St. George’s Anglican Church. These four venues are adjacent to the ‘downtown’ core of the Village, and are within walking distance of each other. Along with the use of the ‘downtown’ street area for a variety of street performers, the range of venues will facilitate the establishment of an ongoing ‘performance area’ within the Village.

As our plans for Celebration ’13 firm up, our web site (below) will provide programme details as well as information on individualperformers. Tickets will be available in early July of 2013. Do join usfor three days of Celebration in our unique and historic village setting!

Celebrationof the Arts

Fort Langley

August 2nd - 4th, 2013

www.fortlangleycelebrationofthearts.com

Some of last year's performers

John Lee Sanders

Elizabeth & MarcelBergmann

Amanda Tosott

Willie MacCalder

Norman Foote

Susan McCaslin

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Fort Langley's Spirit Square and additional public parkingFort Langley's Spirit Square was officially opened November 19th, 2008 in commemoration of BC's 150th anniversary. A centrepiece for the community, it is aptly located directly adjacent to the historic community Hall. The site includes a restored entrance to the Fort Langley library and features a plaza providing a new gathering place for both the locals and the many visitors of the township and will provide better accommodation for Fort Langley's many outdoor gatherings and community events. From the Spirit Square as the starting point, visitors may embark upon a Spirit Walk guided with historical markers along the way including a local First Nations art piece created by Kwantlen carver, Drew Atkins. The spirit walk connects the square to the National Historic Site and Langley Centennial Museum. Number 7 on the above map shows location of the Spirit Square. Number 8 shows the additional free public parking that is available. Enjoy your visit to Fort Langley!

‘If your ride shakes, wanders, won’t start or won’t stop, squeaks, leaks, slips & slides or dips & dives…or maybe you just locked your keys in’, give us a call for Sudden Service!The Fort Horseless Carriage located at the Esso station on Glover Rd. is a definite must for all your automotive needs. With more than 30 years experience, Dale and his team of courteous, efficient, ASE certified staff are always ready to provide their knowledge and expertise in a friendly, drop in anytime atmosphere that has serviced the Fort Langley area for several years.

Dale’s background includes experience as an MV & ICBC Inspector and a twenty year history as an OK TIRE store owner. With an approach to the same high level of service, The Horseless Carriage offers nationwide product warranties, service guarantees and competitive pricing to its clientele and is one of the few VS IB certified antitheft installation facilities in the lower mainland. Aside from repairing most import & domestic vehicles, the automotive team have also serviced an array of items such as; antique door locks, agricultural equipment, various boats and watercraft, lawn and garden equipment, wheelchair lifts and even a barbers chair. They are ready for any challenge!

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Tracycakes Bakery Cafe

In this age of instant messaging and Facebook, we sometimes forget the art of communicating in meaningful and significant ways. I believe one of the best ways to connect is around the table. There’s something special about seeing someone’s eyes light up as they share their thoughts and dreams with you over a cup of tea or a special meal.

Maybe it’s a birthday, or maybe it’s just because—whatever your reason, at Tracycakes we’re here to help you celebrate the moments that count.

For a special treat, bring your mom or grandma in for our High Tea. Or say, “I appreciate you” with some of ourmade-from-scratch cupcakes and treats.Throughout the year, be sure to celebratearound the table with the ones you love.

We look forward to serving you soon!

Painting & Restorations Ltd. is a full service painting and restoration company serving the local Fort Langley/ Langley area, entire Lower Mainland as well as Vancouver Island to Whistler. For over 30 years, Eric Hettema, owner/ operator has been restoring Residential and Commercial buildings across Canada. Recent contracts have brought V/G.painting to Saint John, N.B., Halifax, N.S. and The Sunshine Coast. During and upon completion of university, Eric trained with Architects, Carpenters and Painters of the "Old School". Many years later Van Gogh painting manages elaborate contracts with local heritage and contemporary buildings, apartment/strata complexes, churches, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and professional buildings. Contracts often involve full Renos; tile/wood/laminate flooring, moulding, plastering repairs, Interior/ Exterior painting to; walls, trim, and ceiling, electrical /plumbing upgrades, window replacements, roofing, and cedar/tile/metal-roof restorations.Eric's reputation has been built upon his attention to detail, his insistence on quality workmanship/materials, to accurately estimate and determine the full scope of the job and his ability to achieve stunning results. Even a preliminary power-washing will provide you with advice on repairs/upgrades possible and a fresh new look. Visit our website, call us and receive an evaluation on your property. See how we can help you save money while maintaining your property. Refer us and receive a credit towards your own home/office project! Dealing with Van Gogh Painting & Restorations gives you the opportunity to work with one company for a wide range of professional and top quality work.

Wisteria House in the FortGuest AccommodationYour hosts Ron and Barb Bryson invite you to experience their delightfulcombination of a private, fully equipped guesthouse and shared garden spaces.Check out Ron's award winning fine art black and white photography in hisstudio/workshop. Relax by a pond or lie back in a hammock for two.We are a short stroll to the village and offer a pleasant getaway.

Wisteria House in the Fort Guest Accommodation8813 Hudson Bay Street, Phone 604-888-4912www.fortlangleyvillage.com

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9194 Glover RoadFort Langley, BC

604.888.4487www.beatniksbistro.com

Beatniks is proud to be a part of this special and unique community of Fort Langley. We welcome you to come and enjoy our restaurant’s refreshing and friendly atmosphere in an original 1933 cottage restored by local owners. Sunny days will draw you to our expansive streetscape patio where you can relax, enjoy your meal and watch the world go by. On parade and event days this same vantage point automatically affords you front row seats. Wherever you choose to sit you’ll enjoy a meal worth remembering. We love to incorporate local and seasonal ingredients into our signature dishes and create daily features. Compliment your meal with a glass of wine, choice of espresso, or a pint of draft. Beatniks is the stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner whether out on business or pleasure with friends and family. You’ll find something delicious to satisfy every palette.

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April 21, 2013 the 8th Annual St. George’s Day British Car & Truck Show at Community HallThe British are back at the Fort Langley Community Hall on Glover Road April 21, 2013 10 am to 4 pm, with motor vehicles from the Old Country. Everyone one is welcome to see the vehicles including MG, Jaguar, Morris, Jensen Healeys, Triumphs of all years along with British Buses, Taxis and some military vehicles. Over the past several years the show has featured vintage motorcycles and the Langley Museum of Flight Sopwith Camel.

Each year the show brings a big crowd of motor car enthusiasts to the Fort Langley area. This is one of the year's best events sponsored by the BIA in Fort Langley. The show is hosted by the Langley Mostly British Motoring Club. For more information on the show see:www.lambscarclub.com

May Day - Annual May Day Parade inFort Langley Come early and enjoy the parade and spend a fun filled afternoon in the village. For more info: bia@fortlangley.com or 604-888-8835

17th Annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival October 12Village of Fort Langley - Phone 604.888.8835

2nd Annual Celebration of the ArtsVillage of Fort Langley - Phone 604.315.0911www.fortlangleycelebrationofthearts.com

The Fort Langley VillagerPublished once a year. For advertising rates and information

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