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Cloverdale Community Kitchen to host amateur cooks By Jennifer Lang ballots are counted. This year’s cook-off at Clover It’s the tastiest contest in CloverSquare Village runs Friday, May 20 dale, putting amateurs and pros to from 4:30 p.m. until the chili runs the test in a no-holds-barred chili out. cook-off between local businesses There was an added wrinkle this during Rodeo Week. year, which nearly worked to sink Winners are determined by ballot the event. In the past, contestants – members of the public prepared their chili sample and rate the chili, recording their marks on ‘It’s saving the day.’ off-site. Amateur chili cooks a ballot. wanting to enter the - Paul Orazietti, The annual Chili 19th annual event will Cloverdale BIA Cook-off is presented by have to cook their chili Clover Square Village at an approved, Fraser in partnership with the Health-inspected kitchen, potentialCloverdale BIA and the Cloverdale ly driving entrants away. Chamber of Commerce. “It’s definitely affected us,” CloJudges – aka customers and verdale BIA executive director Paul patrons – pick up a Chili Passport, Orazietti said. “We have had a slight and then taste their way through drop in participation.” the tasting area. They rate each This year’s event was in jeopardy chili and drop their passports into until Pacific Community Church a voting box, with the winners See COMMUNITY KITCHEN / Page 3 announced that same day, after the

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New restroom ‘a big step forward’ Designed to give students a safe place to go, regardless of gender identity or expression that was followed by a short, symbolic parade from the new washroom to the school’s Hub. The single-occupant washroom makes its

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By Jennifer Lang Surrey’s oldest high school has broken new ground, celebrating its first-ever Pride Week, and opening a gender-neutral restroom. Rainbow streamers filled the Hub last week and students decorated colourful, tie dye T-shirts. Students and staff planned to wear them May 5 to show their LGBT support at last Thursday’s official opening of the new, all-gender restroom, located on the second floor. “When there are [U.S.] states taking a step back, it’s nice to know Tweedsmuir is taking a step forward,” said Liam Ponzini, a representative from the school’s Gay Straight Alliance. He was to cut the ribbon alongside school principal Allan Buggie during an opening ceremony

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Market Days return with a bang May 28 With local music and artists, a car show, sidewalk sales, more than 60 vendors including food trucks and more, Cloverdale Market Days is set to return with a bang later this month. Organized by the newly-formed Cloverdale Arts and Entertainment Association, the monthly Saturday summer markets have grown from humble beginnings in 2014 into a fully-fledged attraction that will close down two blocks of 176 Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue in the historic town centre on May 28. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. it’s the first of five monthly markets planned for the last Saturday of the month to September. The association formed to make downtown Cloverdale more of a destination by promoting arts and

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entertainment, along with small businesses. The association has been selling T-shirts with 100 per cent of profits going back into marketing and entertainment. The association invites the public to come out to support local businesses and vendors, experience an open-air market and discover what Cloverdale has to offer, from restaurants and shops,

to local artists and artisans, performers and more. Along with an array of vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry to farm fresh produce, May’s Market Days highlights will include a car show featuring more than 50 cars presented by the BC Modern Mopar Club, mini-golf, and an appearance by South Surrey’s Richard Tichelman, a teen

singer-songwriter who won the Abbotsford Idol last year and placed second at Cloverdale’s Teen Fest. The association has partnered with the Surrey Arts Council to provide local artists a venue to showcase their work. Oasis Park - the breezeway at 56A Avenue and 176 Street – will host art displays. Also new this year are interactive displays by the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Surrey Crime Prevention, ICBC, the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway, Cloverdale Legion and others. Family activities include balloon art by clowns, face painting and crafts, and a bouncy castle. For more information on Cloverdale Market Days and the association, visit cloverdale-ae.com, or contact info@cloverdale-ae.com.

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Members of Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary’s Gay Straight Alliance and other students took part in a T-shirt tie-dyeing session during the school’s first ever Pride Week.

Students lobbied for three years for neutral washroom From page one

rights and inclusion, but doesn’t specifically address gender-neutral washrooms. Instead, it provides the context to ensure appropriate accommodations are made in a sensitive way that respects the specific needs of the individual. There are already about a half-dozen secondary schools in Surrey that accommodate students who request a private washroom, district spokesman Doug Strachan said. They aren’t necessarily designated with a ‘gender

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‘Remarkable’ horseman will be remembered at special ceremony Harnesss racing’s Bill Davis was ‘one of the hardest workers in the game’: Keeling

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records. He was a two-time O’Brien Award winner who had 5,477 wins during his driving career, and netted more than $22 million in purses. As a trainer, he won 3,466 races, representing earnings of more than $16 million. “We were all shocked to hear the news of his passing,” Elements Casino general manager Michael Kim said. The details of the commemorative ceremony will be announced closer to the opening date of the upcoming live racing season commencing Oct. 6. Harness racing – affectionately described as the Sport of the People – is a close-knit community, and generations of families take part. “It is a very sad time for all right now,” said Carla Robin, executive director of Harness Racing B.C. She noted Ron

Julien, an owner, breeder and longtime supporter of the harness racing industry, has also recently passed away following a long term illness. Davis was a formidable presence on and off the racecourse, both as a driver and a trainer. In 2014, he rebuilt his stable after losing horses in a devastating barn fire, according to Trot Insider. He mentored up and coming drivers, including his own son, Billy Davis Jr., who is enjoying a successful career in Ontario, and Casie Coleman, who also races in Ontario. That’s where Davis Sr. started his career before coming west. He went on to become one of the most successful harness horsemen at the Cloverdale Raceway, later named Fraser Downs, and now part of Elements Casino.

Cloverdale community kitchen offered up offered up its commercial-grade, Fraser Health-approved Cloverdale Community Kitchen facility as a venue for amateur cooks to use to cook their chili. “It’s saving the day,” he said. The kitchen will be available several days leading up to the event: Tuesday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Friday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address is 5337 180 Street, Surrey. To book a kitchen time, call executive pastor Jim Heuving at 604308-6191. Professional entries must apply directly to Fraser Health

for a temporary food premises application, and must post it on their table at the event. It will take about 1.5 weeks to process. The chili cook-off application deadline is Wednesday, May 19. Entry forms are available online and at the BIA/ Chamber office at 5748 176 Street. Email cloverdalebia@ telus.net for more information, or call 604-576-3155. Meanwhile, the 70th annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 128 Country Fair (May 20-23) is just over a week away, an annual attraction that draws tens of thousands of visitors to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Highlights will include Friday night fireworks, a head-

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Surrey’s heritage rail operations are back for a new season of weekend passenger runs out of Cloverdale Station. The volunteer-run heritage attraction opened May 7. The Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society invites the public to ride the restored Interurban car 1225 to Sullivan Station and back, take a ride on the speeder car, learn more about the history of the BC Electric Railway, and much more. Other attractions include car barn tours, the tram simulator, a velocepede, and the newest arrival, car 1207, a 110-year-old car that made the move to Cloverdale earlier this year from Vancouver. The society is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2016. Restoration efforts continue on Car 1304 – the so-called Connaught Car that made a final run from Chilliwack to Yarrow in 1955. Cloverdale Station is located at 176A Street and Highway 10, adjacent to Clover Square Village shopping plaza. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website fvhrs.org for the schedule. – Cloverdale Reporter

Boxes needed for fire relief Cloverdale’s Leslie McKellar and other Agassiz Speedway volunteers are putting the call out for empty boxes and crates to help Fort McMurray relief efforts. Through a Facebook group, Supporting the Fort McMurray Evacuees, they’re organizing a transport. On Sunday, a small convoy hauling race car trailers filled with donations collected in the Fraser Valley will leave Abbotsford for Alberta. Donations will be taken to the Edmonton area, where they can reach front-line agencies helping the evacuees. Spare boxes are needed for sorting and packing donated items in advance to save time. “We just want to sort the stuff, have stuff that can be easily loaded onto them, and take them where they are really in need of it,” she said Monday. McKellar is offering to pick up donated boxes. To help, call 604-5-575-8355, or 604-6717945. Donations are also being accepted at TD Bank locations in Langley, she said. – Cloverdale Reporter

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By Jennifer Lang One of the biggest names in B.C. harness racing will be commemorated in a ceremony in early October, when the new racing season begins, Elements Casino has announced. Bill ‘The Dominator’ Davis, who has passed away at the age of 54, is being remembered as an outstanding driver and trainer. “We want to take the opportunity to honour and show our respect for a man who has done so much for harness racing in British Columbia during his lifetime,” said Chuck Keeling, Great Canadian Gaming Corp. vice president. “He was a remarkable trainer and driver known for being one of the hardest workers in the game.” The Langley resident earned the nickname, ‘The Domina-

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All non-profit organizations can email their special events to newsroom@cloverdalereporter.com EVENTS THE LAST LIFEBOAT Surrey Little Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of Alan Ball’s untold story of J. Bruce Ismay, the owner of the White Star Line when The Titanic sank. Directed by Dale Kelly and presented to May 14, Thursday to Saturday, plus a Sunday matinee, at Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184 Street. Tickets $15. Available at SurreyLittleTheatre.Com. SENIORS OLD TIME DANCE A Seniors Old Time Dance is held Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. every two weeks with three different bands at the Old Age Pensioners Hall, 3015 273 Street, Aldergrove. Admission is $6. Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers May 14 and Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers May 28. For more information call 604-575-7970. THE SURREY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Surrey Historical Society holds its monthly meeting Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m., in the downstairs meeting room of the Surrey Archives Building, 17671 56 Avenue. A presentation, Cloverdale Rodeo through the ages, to follow at 11 a.m. For more information call 604-5769374. REMEMBERING TO PLAY Remembering to Play, with Vince Gowmon, is a child care provider appreciation event on May 16, at 100 6846 King George Blvd. Cost $10. Light dinner at 5:30 p.m., workshop from 6:30-9 p.m. Training certificate for 2.5 hours. Call to register: 604-572-8032. Presented by Child Care Options. CLOVERDALE MARKET DAYS Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 176 St. will be closed between 56A Ave. and 58 Ave. More than 60 vendors including: food trucks, nurseries, artists, baking, honey/jams, jewelry, soaps, distilleries, kids entertainment, 9-hole golf, entertainment, ICBC, and more. ANNOUNCEMENTS THE COAST TO COAST AGAINST CANCER FOUNDATION INSIDE RIDE Team captains, riders, volunteers and supporters are invited to take part in this year’s Inside Ride on Friday May 27 at the Cloverdale Rec Centre, at 7 p.m. Teams of six take turns riding stationary bikes accompanied by music and fun. Proceeds to the British Columbia Childhood Cancer Parent’s Association. Visit http://vancouver.theinsideride.com to ride, donate or volunteer. ATTENTION SENIORS Are you a senior who could use some help with grocery shopping? The Cloverdale Better at Home program is now offering accompanied grocery shopping services for seniors. Call us for more information and to sign up for this program. Call 604-536-9348 or email info-referral@comeshare.ca CLUBS/GROUPS FOOD PROBLEM? Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Cloverdale United Church basement, 17575-58A Ave., Cloverdale. Everyone welcome. AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP Does someone you care about drink too much? You can see what it is doing to them, can you see what it is doing to you? Al-Anon can offer hope and help. We can understand as perhaps few others can. The group meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Cloverdale United Church, 17575 58A Ave., Cloverdale. Ages 19 and up. By donation. For information call 604-688-1716 or visit bcyukon-al-anon. org.

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The pond at 64 Avenue and 176 Street is home to more than one family of ducks, says reader Marlene Delcourt, who submitted last week’s front page photo of ducks at the pond. She returned for a sharper shot of the ducklings and captured this group calmly swimming by the shore, along with other duck families.

A challenging balance The government has good reasons for its cautious approach to capital funding for new schools There has been plenty of reaction to Surrey Board of Education’s call for a temporary halt to new development in three areas of Surrey where schools cannot keep up with the growth – Grandview, Clayton and South Newton. Parents, particularly those in affected areas, have been applauding the board’s plea to Surrey council to consider the development freeze. Many other citizens recognize the pressure on schools and students, but aren’t quite sure if a development freeze is needed. Mayor Linda Hepner isn’t thrilled about the call for the development freeze. While sympathetic to the challenges the board is facing, she doesn’t see a freeze, even a temporary one, as helping the school district get more schools. She has a point. For many long years, the provincial government has not approved funding for new schools or addition to schools until the schools “have seen the whites of their (students’) eyes,” as some trustees put it. If for some reason, development slows down and students don’t show up in the anticipated numbers, the government will be under no pressure to approve any funds. It isn’t about the change the way it allocates school capital funding. The government can be criticized for its approach to capital finding. But it has a lot of good reasons for being so careful. In the past, when land was much cheaper and school dis-

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tricts had more ability to direct the construction of new schools, plenty of schools were built in communities like Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam and other parts of the province when there was a surge in students. Now, 40 or 50 years later, many of these schools are half full and others have been closed. The costs of educating students has risen sharply, largely due to teacher salary increases, but also due to other factors like new technology, curriculum changes, facility upgrades and a host of other higher costs. The situation in many rural parts of the province is even worse. I know of one very rural school in the Cariboo where the population has dropped by about 90 per cent. It remains open mainly because of the significant distance away from any other schools. The high school in Osoyoos is closing for the same reason. There are two schools in the South Okanagan town – an older elementary school and the high school, a newer building. Both have far fewer students than they used to. The board decided that it made more sense to bus high school students to Oliver – about a 20-minute drive – rather than keep both schools open. The combination of empty or half-empty schools, and rising education costs, has caused successive governments to be very sparing in building new schools. Surrey, as one of the very few districts that is growing significantly, gets hit hard because the government is very wary about building new

schools. It fears, based on plenty of evidence from what’s happened in the past, that the school-aged population in some of the areas where schools are now bursting at the seams will be much smaller in 20 or 30 years. Premier Christy Clark, when asked about the school building challenges on a recent visit to Surrey, made it clear that she recognizes the challenges faced by the school district. However, she was reluctant to consider a different approach to school capital projects in Surrey. This is likely because one of the key achievements of the BC Liberals is B.C.’s top-notch credit rating and balanced budget. When compared to most other provinces, it is indeed far ahead of the pack. Clark knows that many voters want that sterling track record to continue. There needs to be some way to bridge the gap between the serious and legitimate quest to keep B.C.’s finances in the best shape possible, and the large challenges faced by the Surrey school system due to lack of facilities. With an election a year away, this gap will only become more of a political issue than it is right now. The board of education has offered one possible solution. The mayor has a different response. It is up to the provincial government to come up with a solution that keeps its books balanced, while meeting the needs of Surrey students in a timely fashion. – Frank Bucholtz is former editor of the Surrey Leader and the Langley Times, sister papers to the Reporter

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Trustee Laurie Larsen says school capital funding needs fixing I appreciate the motion Trustee McNally put forward and was supported by all trustees (“The kids are suffering,” April 24), however stopping development isn’t what has caused the dilemma of overcrowding in our district. Development permits take almost three years to go through the process of being approved, almost a year less than it takes once approval is given to build a school and actually have it ready to open. As a district we are given stats of upcoming applications so it is no news to the board or government of impending growth in any area. Prior to the government deciding that new schools cannot be built until all schools in an

area are at 110 per cent capacity, the protocol was to build as developments were approved so schools were ready when children moved into the area. It is the protocol that needs to be fixed. Superintendent Tinney, Secretary-Treasurer Noye, and Chairperson Wilson have tirelessly and relentlessly met, presented, pleaded with the ministers of education and the treasury boards to convince them of Surrey’s uniqueness. As a board we have also met with MLAs and MPs to ask for their help. As a board, we do not work in a silo and have liaised with the City of Surrey, Surrey Board of Trade, CUPE, Surrey Teachers Association and parent groups to

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collaborate together to lobby the government for more schools, and having them approved prior to schools [enrolment] being at 110 per cent and then wait for four years if approval is given while it goes through the building process. Parents who are either losing or having their programs affected or children not being able to go to their neighbourhood schools weigh heavily on all trustees, and trustees have met with these groups and individuals to see if any solutions can be found. As trustees, we know the government is now listening to how dire the situation in Surrey is for our most precious asset, our children. Laurie Larsen Vice Chair, Surrey School Board

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A novice driver from Abbotsford has been curbed after he was seen racing another car on Highway 1 in Surrey. On May 5, at just after 1 a.m., the Port Mann Traffic Services officer spotted a car speeding near 152 Street on Highway 1. It was travelling 142 km/h in a 90-km/h zone. As the officer approached the vehicle – a 2008 Grey Infiniti G37 – he saw it was jockeying for position with another car. Once the vehicles were side by side, both accelerated to a radar reading of 197 km/h in a 100-km/h zone. The second vehicle then darted off the highway at the 176 Street off-ramp, while Infiniti was pulled over near 192 Street.

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City council lauds scholarship winner Local government interest earns FCM nod for McCallum By Jennifer Lang A Cloverdale student leader with a keen interest in local politics has won a Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship. Claire McCallum is one of four recipients of the $1,000 scholarship, awarded by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to young women who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a strong interest in local politics. The Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary student is an active member of her school’s student council, and won the

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City honours the ‘Mayor of Fleetwood’ Surrey’s Citizen of the Year, Rick Hart has fought for the betterment of his neighbourhood for the past 25 years

‘Rick’s selfless dedication has made our city a better place.’ - Mayor Linda Hepner

Hart is not easily rattled and when facing Surrey council about a problematic project planned for the community, he seldom rests at telling council it is simply not welcome. He outlines what form it has to take, how much parking is required, and what setbacks are needed in order for it to be acceptable to the community. Hart is also a visionary who often sees well ahead of time when public policy needed adjustment. In Surrey’s eighth year of a property tax freeze, Hart saw that the city would need more income to pay for some of the services required. “It’s starting to fracture... I think... we’ve gone too far,” Hart told Black Press in 2001, adding Surrey residents are often left uninformed about the impacts of the popular policy. “The public isn’t told what they’re going to lose.” He also said the city continued to generate revenues through user fees and higher utility fees – in other words, he said, through taxes. “What is a tax?” Hart asked. “You can call it a different name. It still comes out of your pocket.” Fifteen years later, civic politicians publicly decried the tax freeze, saying it had put them in an untenable

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fiscal situation. In 2005, Hart ran as an independent for city council. He challenged the current administration for not matching development with supporting infrastructure. He pointed to an 81-storey highrise proposal as an example. “Super-sizing is not a healthy thing,” Hart said. “I don’t have a problem doing these things, but where’s the rest of it?” He wanted to see roads and other critical infrastructure in place before projects were given approval. He also cited a lack of social services and an

unhealthy environment at city hall as his other key concerns. While he fought for issues city-wide, his heart belonged to Fleetwood. One of his causes célèbres was to lobby for a statue of war veteran Lance Cpl. Thomas Fleetwood, who the community is named for. It finally arrived in 2008. “This project has been a vision of our association for the past 10 years and would not have been possible without the support of the province and the city,” Hart said at the time. “It will bring together a legacy to preserve the history of the past and add vitality and cultural resonance to urban planning by celebrating the community’s heritage and honouring a man who gave his life for Canada’s freedom in the First World War.” Hart is currently a commissioner on the city’s Heritage Advisory Commission, a member

of Light Rail Links Coalition, a member of the Fleetwood Business Improvement Association Organizing Committee and president of the Fleetwood Community Association. He had previously been deputy chair of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, the Citizens Advisory Committee for West Clayton NCP, Friends of the Surrey Museum and Archive Capital Campaign Team and the Surrey Association of Sustainable Communities. “As an active community advocate and leader for the past 25 years, Rick Hart is a most deserving winner of this year’s Good Citizen Award,” said Mayor Linda Hepner. “While Rick is known affectionately as Mr. Fleetwood for all the tremendous work he has done for that community, his contributions extend to our city as a whole. Rick’s selfless dedication has made our city a better

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Port Mann use jumps as Pattullo slows to a crawl By Jeff Nagel The Port Mann Bridge is seeing a jump in traffic as several thousand more drivers pay tolls to avoid worse-than-usual traffic delays at the free Pattullo Bridge as a result of construction. Transportation Investment Corp. spokesman Greg Johnson said 10 to 15 per cent more vehicles crossed the Port Mann on Monday and Tuesday last week than would on a typical weekday. Normal weekday traffic for the toll bridge is between 100,000 and 110,000 crossings. Transportation ministry officials hope more drivers try the Port Mann as an alternative to the Pattullo, which has become a worse bottleneck with one lane closed in each direction for the next five months until early October. And if the Pattullo slowdowns aren’t bad enough, drivers on that route also hit major congestion in New Westminster, where Front Street is closed until July for the dismantling of the city’s parkade there. New Westminster politicians have repeatedly urged the B.C. government to offer a reduced toll or some other incentive at the Port Mann Bridge during the Pattullo work to encourage more motorists to take the tolled crossing. Johnson said that option was not considered. “The best incentive for using the Port Mann Bridge is the time saving drivers get,” he said. He said fluctuations in traffic at the Port Mann are expected in the weeks ahead as drivers re-evaluate their options in light of the Pattullo work. “Ultimately, we think they’re going to make the decision to choose the faster and more reliable option, which is the Port Mann Bridge,” Johnson said. “But we also expect it’s going to take some time for people to come to that realization.” The Pattullo was completely shut down last weekend as the $10-million rehabilitation of the deck began in earnest, but this week were the first weekdays where commuters grappled with the lane closures.

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they had many things in common, including a farming background and that neither liked the ocean. “She’s cost me an awful lot of telephone bills,” Newstater quipped during a chat the day before the wedding. The pair tied the knot on April 9, at Peace Portal Alliance Church in South Surrey. Friesen said even before she met Newstater, she knew she wanted to get married again; to find someone to enjoy travel and other activities with. “I don’t like being left alone and I don’t see the point of being alone,” she said. But, “you have to find somebody you can go with.” According to information online, more and more single seniors are turning to online dating sites to find companionship. For anyone venturing into that world, tips for keeping safe include staying somewhat anonymous in the early stages – create a separate email and don’t be too quick to share personal information such as a home address. If deciding to meet, pick somewhere public. As well, online profiles should be honest, include a photograph or two and be up to date. For Friesen, it was also important to start as friends. “I think it only works if you become friends first,” she said. Those who know the senior say they couldn’t be more positive and excited about how it’s all worked out. “It’s so, so wonderful to see what can happen when you’re 86,” said Hope Hilstad, who met Friesen through church and attended the couple’s April 9 wedding in Peace Portal’s chapel. “They’re so connected, you can just see how much they love each other.” And while it may be Friesen’s fourth time at the altar, her perspective on the marriage is brand new. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s the first one,” Friesen said. “It’s a new life, new start, everything new again.”

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people dancing throughout their show Thursday, May 19 at Cascades Casino Resort Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets are $39.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) and are available at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211) and www.ticketweb.ca. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. For more on Abra Cadabra, visit www.mooncoinproductions.com/stageshows/abbacadabra. The performance is presented by Rockitboy Entertainment. Other upcoming shows at Cascades Casino include Roy Orbison tribute band The Lonely on May 15, and veteran Vancouver bluesman Jim Byrnes on June 23. – Black Press

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Arts funding announced Three arts and cultural institutions in Surrey will receive a share of $130,000 in provincial operating grants from the BC Arts Council, it was announced Friday. The BC Arts Council is an independent agency funded by the province of British Columbia, and in 2015-2016, it provided $24 million to artists and cultural organizations in communities across B.C. The operating grants are as follows: $77,000 for the Surrey Art Gallery, $28,000 for the Surrey Museum and Archives, and $26,936 for the Arts Council of Surrey. “Access to the Surrey Art Gallery’s exhibitions and events are made available for free as a result of grant funding,” said Surrey Art Gallery Association president Jannette Maedel. “These grants enable the gallery to provide learning opportunities and exhibitions that engage tens of thousands of visitors and program participants, as well thousands of school children from across the Metro Vancouver region and beyond each year.” Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner applauded the continued support of the BC Arts Council because the grants have an immediate impact on arts and culture programming in the city. Surrey’s cultural organizations and its artists provide “significant benefits to our city through community engagement that promotes social cohesion and provides substantial economic impact,” Hepner said. Peter Fassbender, minister of community, sport, and cultural development, and minister responsible Certified General Accountant for TransLink, made the announcement. – Jennifer Lang, Cloverdale Reporter Certified General Accountant

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Safe City project finds more than 500 weapons with expired registration By Rick Kupchuk More than 500 firearms were turned in to Surrey RCMP during their 24-day Safe City project last month. With support from the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team and B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, local police contacted owners of restricted and prohibited firearms whose registrations had expired. The Safe City project ran from April 4 to 22, and in addition to the firearms turned in, 3,000 rounds of ammunition were also handed over to police. Most owners did so while requesting RCMP safeguard the firearms while they were re-registered. Roughly 50 firearms were given to officers by owners no longer wishing to keep them.

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The emphasis of the program was education, more than enforcement, said Assistant Commissioner Bill Fordy, Officer in Charge of Surrey RCMP. “The Surrey RCMP recognizes there are many reasons why gun owners may have let their firearms registration lapse, including not even realizing they are expired,” Fordy said. “The vast majority of firearm owners in our city are compliant with the laws. The intent of the Safe City project is not to penalize gun owners, but to educate those with expired registrations on the legal requirements to own a firearm.” Many firearms had been passed on from deceased family members to individuals unaware of registration requirements. Other firearms were being stored

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Vancouver Giants defenceman Matt Barberis at a pre-season game at Langley Events Centre.

return to the table wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be ruled out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they came to us with something that made sense, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d look at it.â&#x20AC;? But Toigo insists the WHL team isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looking at Surrey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The focus is to try and make it work here.â&#x20AC;? The Giants entered the WHL in 2001 and spent their first 15 years at the Pacific Coliseum, winning the 2006 WHL championship and the 2007 Memorial Cup. But the team has struggled with attendance â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â and on the ice â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â the past few seasons. They averaged 5,815 fans per game in 2014/15 but that number dropped to 5,169 this past season. That was still good for seventh in the league, according to hockeydb.com. Calgary led the league with 8,217 fans per game. The league average for the 22-team league was 4,535. The LEC holds 5,276 but Toigo said there is a possibility an additional 1,000 seats could be added.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bottom line is we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a very good team for the last number of years, which certainly played a big role in this,â&#x20AC;? Toigo said of the attendance woes. The Giants played six games at the LEC in 2010 while the Pacific Coliseum was hosting events for the Vancouver Olympic Games. Toigo said it was not a smooth transition back then, citing traffic congestion and parking issues. The team hosted a pre-season game against the Kelowna Rockets at the LEC in September â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â and while Toigo was not in attendance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rockets owner Bruce Hamilton gave the venue a glowing review and suggested this was something Toigo should consider. The Giants commissioned a professional polling company to conduct a survey of Metro Vancouver and Toigo said the numbers were staggering. The poll showed that 80 per cent of the respondents said they would buy tickets to a game while 40 per cent said they would buy season tickets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is where the growth is, this is where the young families are, this is where our demographic is,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can get to (Langley) from everywhere.â&#x20AC;? And while the team is expected to save a substantial amount of money with the move to the Fraser Valley, that was not the only factor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is all about the best environment for the Giants to succeed and helping our young guys to become the players they want to be,â&#x20AC;? Toigo said, adding that he figures the atmosphere created by a full house in a facility the size of the LEC is worth â&#x20AC;&#x153;at least four or five wins a year.â&#x20AC;? - with files from Rick Kupchuk

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