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Candidates: in their own words Canadians go to the polls May 2 to decide what shape their next federal government will take. To help Reporter readers with their decision at the ballot box, we’ve asked each of the candidates in South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale and Fleetwood-Port Kells to complete mini-profiles. The following are the responses from the candidates, in alphabetical order. We hope you’ll enjoy reading them. Oh, and don’t forget to vote!
South Surrey - White Rock Cloverdale Larry Colero Age: 57 Party: Green Party of Canada Residence: White Rock Occupation: Facilitator/consultant/educator Last book read: (re-read) George Orwell’s 1984 Personal motto: Learn to love Twitter handle: @larrycolero Facebook profile? facebook. com/greenlarry.ca What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? Although democracy is the top issue for all Canadians in this election and increasing oil tankers a big issue for anyone who loves our local beaches, Cloverdale’s main concern is probably the lack of good public transit. I rely on public transit myself, and know it’s not easy to travel between regions, even within this
riding. Cloverdale definitely needs better connections into the main spoke-and-hub system of Vancouver, preferably by a light rail system but Larry Colero at least by better bus service. Other candidates talk about commuter rail, but their party platforms say little or nothing about it. (The Conservatives say more about snowmobiles.) Canada is the only OECD country without a National Transportation Strategy – the Green Party is the only party proposing one. The word “rail’ appears in eleven pages of our Vision Green statement (greenparty.ca/platform). Greens are committed to solutions that will serve all Canadians into the future.
Kevin Peter Donohoe Age: 59 Party: Independent Conservative Residence: White Rock Occupation: Small business owner Last book read: Fall of Giants, by Ken Follet Personal motto: The power of one Twitter handle: No. Facebook profile? No.
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Liberal candidate Hardy Staub makes a point during an all candidates’ forum in South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale last week. From left: Susan Keeping (NDP), Brian Marlatt (PC), Russ Hiebert (C), Staub, David Hawkins (I), and Aart Looye (I).
What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? This riding is part of the fastest growing community in Canada. It/ we will experience the pains of this growth for at least two decades to come. There is going to be a huge amount of pressure put into our local health care infrastructure. This is because our expanding population consists mainly of seniors and again Baby Boomers. We need to
be proactive and create a national strategy of “aging in place”, keeping people in their homes, living independently, for as long as possible. This will have a big part in the solution to reducing health care costs. It is already on the shelf and waiting for a focused leadership to implement it. We need to take away our attention from the international stage and return our national focus back to the community level.
We must empower our community health organizations and education finances to support this strategy, and in the end protecting health care for the younger, future generations.
David Hawkins Age: 67 Party: Independent See STAUB / Page 5
Horsemen’s allegations ‘misleading’: Blank By Jennifer Lang Great Canadian Gaming Corporation says allegations that it’s evicting race horses from barns at Fraser Downs Racetrack are misleading and misinforming the public. Vice president Howard Blank says horsemen and Great Canadian agreed on a set number of stable stalls that would be required over the summer break. “We laid out a program at their approval of 200 spaces,” Blank said, responding to an April
22 Reporter story (“Fresh calls to save racing”) involving a recent informational protest held outside the racetrack and casino. “They’re publicly stating they’re being thrown out onto the streets,” he said. On the contrary, Blank said company representatives met with the horsemen weeks ago and asked what they needed for barn space, he said. “They told us 165, 175, and we gave them 200 stalls.” The 2011 winter/spring harness racing
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they feel is best for the property,” Blank said. Fraser Downs is the only racecourse in North America that allows horses to remain on-site in the off-season. “All the other racetracks clear the horses out,” including Great Canadian’s Hastings Racecourse, he said. Blank’s comments are surprising Howard Blank
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RED BARN BLOWOUT It’s nearly the end of the line for Cloverdale’s Red Barn Antiques. The landmark store – once Canada’s largest antique store – is closing the doors after 42 years in operation. The closing out sale that’s being going on for the past two years kicked up a notch earlier this spring when owner Leigh Carnegie announced the buildings had finally sold. But this weekend truly marks the beginning of the end: a massive, four-day inventory blow-out sale that ends Sunday, May 1. Prices are being slashed up to 50 per cent and more on memorabilia, antiques, future and aboriginal art. Everything must go – even display cases. Famed for its paint job, maze-like showrooms, and unmatched collection of memorabilia, from soda fountains to old-fashioned gas pumps and Chinatown phone booths – was a favourite source of props for movie
crews filming and discerning collectors from across North America. The wood saloon bars have already gone, as has the replica Piper plane. But there are still plenty of deals and one-of-a-kind items and memorabilia to be found, including coin-operated store amusement rides. “There are still thousands of small items like glass, china, silverware and porcelain,” says Carnegie, who’s retiring from the family-run business originally started by his parents, who moved their business to Cloverdale 38 years ago from North Van. “There’s some really good buys,” he said, adding it hurts to see it all go. But the store and its contents must be empty by mid-May to make way for the new owners, who plan to open a furniture store. Blowout sale hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 28-May 1.
QUITE A RECORD Organizers say a record-breaking 150,000 people took to the streets of Surrey on Saturday for the annual Vaisakhi parade and celebration. Vaisakhi is a month-long spring celebration of the harvest. The parade celebrates the Khalsa, established in 1699 to fight discrimination, promote equality and uphold truth. The parade began and ended at Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar on 85 Avenue near 128 Street, winding its way around the neighbourhood. Streets in the area were closed most of the day on April 23. Community groups, businesses and individuals handed out free food and drinks to attendees throughout the day. Carnival rides and evening fireworks capped off the weekend celebration. The parade is the largest outside India.
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Surrey RCMP marks 60 years Sunday recognize the successful partnership between the RCMP and the city of Surrey. “There will be a significant number of members at the parade,” says Staff Sergeant Major Dave Woods. It’s hoped some of those original members will be on hand for inspection says Woods, the former District Commander for the Cloverdale/Port Kells District office, one of five district offices established in 1998 to provide the Surrey RCMP with a community presence. Woods says the parade will require closing down Highway 10 in front of the museum for a very short time only. The RCMP’s involvement in law enforcement in Surrey spans 80 years and has come a long way since 1920, when the RCMP stationed a single Mountie here to patrol the U.S. Canada border. The history of policing in Surrey actually starts well before that. The city incorporated in 1879, but didn’t establish its own police
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force until 1887. By the mid-1940s, Surrey city council was worrying about addressing rising costs of maintaining its own police force in the growing Fraser Valley community. In 1950, Surrey citizens voted in favour of contracting policing to the RCMP. At 12:01 a.m. May 1, 1951 the RCMP took over municipal policing in Surrey, stationed right here in Cloverdale. Eighteen members were posted to the Surrey RCMP’s original
Cloverdale detachment, which was located inside what was then the Surrey City Hall building, now home to the Surrey Archives. As the city grew, so did the Surrey detachment, which has moved four times, first in 1952, to a former laundromat a the southwest corner of 177B Street and 60
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agree to it, and that’s where it’s at.” McCallum said the barns soon will be locked shut, re-opening July 15. “This doesn’t make any sense,” he said. “People have stalls for many years. Now they’re being forced to upheave and take all their stuff, harnesses, tack, and move it to another barn.” As of Tuesday, McCallum said it appeared more than the 200 stall allocations would be needed. “We don’t know what’s going to happen with the extra horses.”
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By Jennifer Lang Cloverdale plays host to a special ceremony Sunday afternoon commemorating the 60th anniversary of the RCMP taking over policing duties in the City of Surrey. The ceremony starts at 2 p.m. May 1 at Surrey Museum Plaza at 17710 56A Ave., and will last about an hour. The public is encouraged to attend. There sill be a marching parade by RCMP members in dress ceremonial uniform (red serge). Mayor Dianne Watts will perform an inspection of the troops. Other dignitaries have been invited as well, including Peter German, the RCMP’s Deputy Commissioner for Western Canada. Other participants include the 15th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery Band from Vancouver. It’s a celebration, but it’s also a sombre occasion, honouring the legacy of the hundreds of members who have served Surrey over the years, including the four who have been killed in the line of duty, and to
to make way for a new, larger RCMP detachment where the Surrey Cenotaph is located today. In 1991, the Surrey RCMP’s current detachment opened at 14355 57 Avenue, its current home. The first community policing office in Surrey opened in 1991, at 5732 176A Street in Cloverdale. Today, the Surrey RCMP is the largest RCMP detachment in Canada, with 651 members and a support staff of 238 municipal employees. Look for a commemorative Surrey RCMP’s anniversary display as part of the upcoming Cloverdale Rodeo. It will be on display at the new Cloverdale Recreation Centre dur-
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CALENDAR EVENTS A MURDER OF CROWS Surrey Little Theatre presents the heartfelt comedy A Murder of Crows from April 7 to May 7. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee May 1 at 2 p.m. At the playhouse at 7027 184 Street. Tickets $15. Call 604-576-8451 or email reservations@ surreylittletheatre.ca.
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VARIETY SHOW Cloverdale United Church presents a variety show Friday, April 29 and Saturday April 30. Fun and entertainment for the whole family. Cloverdale United Church, 17575 58A St., Surrey. Tickets $12 adults, $6 kids, $10 seniors. Phone for tickets: 604-574-5813. SPRING SALE April 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Surrey Covenant Reformed Church, 17400 60 Ave., Cloverdale. Home baked raisins and multigrain bread, loaf cake, cookies, preserves, tiger butter, crafts, plants, gently used goods. Proceeds will go to the church. Free coffee. HERITAGE QUEST ON-LINE DATABASE TUTORIAL Laurie J. Cooke at the Cloverdale Library presents a tutorial Saturday, April 30 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Heritage Quest is a database known more for its unique records than for its massive size. It’s of special interest to those with American ancestors and/or living descendants. No charge, but pre-register by calling 604-598-7328. CELTIC FUN NIGHT Sing and dance along to the rousing music of Blackthorn, with special guests, the Vancouver Police Pipe Band. Hosted by Tartan Pride Highland Dance Team as a fundraising event. Saturday, April 30 at Shannon Hall, Cloverdale Rodeo Grounds, at 7 p.m. Dancing, silent auction, door prizes, concession. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for children. Call 604-5761619 or 604-513-8407. Or email tpride@ shaw.ca. BABY N’ KIDS SWAP MEET Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westwinds Community Church, 6331 176 St. Surrey. For more info or to reserve a table, call 604-576-9407. Proceeds from table rentals go towards children’s programs. AUDITIONS Bard in the Valley is holding auditions for its August production of As You Like it by William Shakespeare. Sunday, May 1 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Douglas Park Rec Centre, 20550 Douglas Cresc. Langley. Callbacks/auditions May 4 at 7 p.m. Production dates Aug. 11-14, Aug. 18-21 and Aug. 28.
Cloverdale’s Barbara Atchison, 81, has lived with multiple sclerosis for 50 years. On May 1, she’ll be part of the MS Walk at Fleetwood Park. Between 55,000 and 75,000 Canadians are living with MS.
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Are we missing something? Do casino owners know something everyone else is missing? Is there a limitless source of gamblers in the Lower Mainland? Are destination gaming sites in Coquitlam, Richmond, New Westminster and Burnaby filled to bursting with poker, black jack and slot machine players? That would be the conclusion drawn from comments by BC Lottery Corp. CEO Michael Graydon, who said in February a rejection of the proposal for a mega casino next to BC Place Stadium in Vancouver would “certainly” prompt a look at sites in other Metro Vancouver cities, potentially as far as Abbotsford. Vancouver’s spurning of a 1,500-slot machine destination casino downtown could mean jilted operators looking elsewhere for a site. Port Moody has already said no, Surrey is interested in a destination casino with a hotel and a theatre, and North Vancouver is apparently under-served and could use some slots and gaming tables. It appears gambling is on par
MURRAYVILLE PERFORMERS General meeting Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the office of Langley Association for Community Living 22071 48 Ave. Meet and greet at 7 p.m. the AGM will follow. For details or more information call Barb 604-218-0197. SURREY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Surrey Historical Society welcomes all to the regular monthly meeting at the Surrey Archives Building, next to the Surrey Museum on Highway 10 in Cloverdale, Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. After the regular order of business, a presentation in the museum, Surrey Pioneer Profiles, will be presented by Ryan Gallagher. Come out and see what the real Surrey is all about!
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with other community services, such as libraries and swimming pools: Everyone needs to have one to get a piece of the lucrative business. But before the Lower Mainland becomes Las Vegas North, the question has to be asked: Are there enough gamblers to go around? While it’s true gambling
has the potential of increasing tourism, the Lower Mainland is never going to have the same cachet as other famous international destinations. This means any new gambling opportunities will have to siphon business away from those that are currently in operation. In Coquitlam, the Boulevard
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Casino apparently does a brisk business with its 1,000 slot machines and gaming tables. It has also diversified by renting out space in its theatre and hosting live shows. But if the gambling industry insists on establishing a casino in every village and town, business will surely dwindle in communities that were early entries in the game. While it’s probably self-serving to whine that extended gambling with reduce profits locally, and thereby revenue to host cities, the larger issue is this: Do Lower Mainland mayors see themselves as handmaidens of the gambling industry? BCLC estimates that $300 million more could be spent on gambling if there were more casinos or community gaming centres. Really? Should would-be gamblers spend that money on gaming or would they be better to use it to pay for the rising cost of groceries, gas, electricity and housing? Just asking.
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Residence: 1702 King George Highway Occupation: Forensic Economist (I follow taxpayers assets through government) Last book read: A Sherlock Holmes Companion Personal motto: I stand on guard for thee Twitter handle: No Facebook profile? Yes What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? My campaign visits, so far, indicate that there has been a collapse in positive cash flow for smallbusiness owners and various front-line workers in the health and care-giver community. This ‘liquidity’ problem can be solved by the adoption of a flat tax on income with a tax free allowance for the first $30,000. I would also eliminate GST/HST and if elected, push for B.C. to fold the sales tax into the price of goods and services for the PST as in Tasmania and Washington State. Cloverdale used to have a vibrant antiques and ephemera community and seems to have lost a lot of character and energy; as a director of the White Rock Farmers Market, former actor in the community theater (murderer and murderee) and a founder and owner of small businesses that grew, I know ways of bringing some of that energy back.
Russ Hiebert [Incumbent] Age: 42 Party: Conservative Residence: Cloverdale Occupation: Member of Parliament Last book read: I’ve been reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my daughter. Personal motto: Working hard for you! Twitter handle: none Facebook profile? Yes, www. facebook.com/russhiebert What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? The top concern I have been hearing is about jobs and the economy. While things are certainly improving, too many people are still looking for work. People are generally pleased with the way we have handled the economic downturn, with our emphasis on infrastructure projects – which brought over $100 million in funding to our community – and in keeping taxes low. The average family is saving $3,000 annually thanks to our Conservative tax reductions. Our plan to lower taxes further for families, including allowing for income splitting, is popular as approximately 15,000 families in our community will save an average of $1,300 each. I have personally championed this tax cut in parliament, and people can learn more at www.FamilyIncomeSplitting.com. Voters are also concerned about crime. Whether it’s auto
theft, grow ops or gang shootings, much more needs to be done to toughen sentences and keep criminals locked up. What is your proudest accomplishment in Cloverdale as incumbent MP for the riding? I’m particularly proud of the tens of millions in federal funding I’ve been able to deliver for Cloverdale. This funding has benefited the Cloverdale Rodeo, the Cloverdale Arena and Curling Rink, Russ Hiebert the Heritage Square Cenotaph, Greenaway Park, upgraded Highway 10, twinned Highway 15, and built beautiful new bicycle paths throughout Surrey.
Susan Keeping Age: 54 Party: New Democratic Party of Canada Residence: Long time South Surrey resident Occupation: Executive Director Newton Advocacy Group Society, director of Vibrant Surrey Last book read: The Trouble with Billionaires Personal motto: Work hard, ethically and honestly every day to make the world a better place. Twitter handle: SusanKeepingNDP Facebook profile? Yes What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? Cloverdale, almost more than any other community, is facing a shifting demographic. Since 2006 the number of children has tripled from about 5,000 to 15,000 with the addition of more families with young children. This means that the infrastructure needs of families will be a priority over the next five to 10 years. The addition of transportation, schools, medical facilSusan Keeping ities, daycare and recreation will be critical to meet their needs. The NDP has practical solutions to support families such as improving family support and maternity leave benefits, increasing daycare and supports for secondary education.
Aart Looye Age: 66 Party: Independent Conservative Residence: South Surrey Occupation: Negotiator Last book read: The Coffee Trader, by David Liss Personal motto: Impossible is nothing Twitter handle: aartlooyeformp Facebook profile? Yes What do you think is the top is-
sue facing Cloverdale? Continuing the work of BIA and ensuring that the old and new parts of Cloverdale are integrated fully by proper pedestrian and vehicle traffic patterns. That the Fraser Downs and Cloverdale Rodeo complex does not turn into a single visit d e st i n at i on by providing better shops, cultural acAart Looye tivities and changing the image of Cloverdale “as a flea market centre�. Develop new partnerships to access federal funding to save this unique part of Surrey.
Brian Marlatt Age: 58 Party: Progressive Canadian Party Residence: South Surrey Occupation: political columnist, writer Last book read: The Last Day: wrath, ruin and reason in the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, by Nicholas Shrady Personal motto: Do the right thing, not the easy thing Twitter handle: No Facebook profile? Yes What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? Adapting to rapid change locally, in the Lower Mainland, B.C, Canada and globally is foremost. Population growth, especially here, requires improved infrastructure, expanded services, and intergovernmental co-operation in planning, execution and effective representation in Ottawa. Economic change requires willingness to adapt rather than more of the corporate tax cuts and market-place deregulation responsible for the recession. Preferring corporate tax cuts for big business that does not invest in Canada to sustainable health care does not provide effective treatment for autism, serve an aging population, or build for the future. It shifts the tax burden from big business Brian Marlatt to everyday taxpayers. Ideological deregulation does not secure the financial sector, much less protect the environment. Effective representation requires a real Member of Parliament willing to stand up for Canada and the community, not just a party man, to be meaningful in our lives. An honest commitment to universal health care, affordable post-secondary education, harnessing renewable resources, investing in infrastructure from the digital economy to commuter See MONEY / Page 6
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Age: 35 Party: CHP Canada Residence: Cloverdale Occupation: Greenhouse manager Last book read: Building on Sand: Human Dignity in Canadian Law and Society, by Mark Penninga Personal motto: Serve others more than yourself Twitter handle: @mike_ schouten Facebook profile? yes: facebook.com/electmikeschouten What do you think is the top issue facing Cloverdale? Families in Cloverdale work hard, are involved in the community and contribute to the local economy. More than ever, these families find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. Families need help today, not in the distant future. Surveys consistently show that many two-income families would choose to have one parent stay at home, if they could afford it. Naturally, parents desire to do
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Hardy Staub Age: Born in 1941 Party: Liberal Party of Canada Residence: White Rock Occupation: Airline captain (ret.); former Mayor, City of White Rock (1993-2002) Last book read: The Best Laid Plans, by Terry Fallis (political satire) Personal motto: If you think you can, or you think you can’t… you’re right. I know I can. Twitter handle: @HardyStaub Facebook profile? yes: face-
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tation improvements for Cloverdale this riding needs improved federal representation – and it demands fiscal discipline. I have a record as a results-driven fighter for my community. I seek to replace Russ Hiebert because over seven years he has failed to deliver.
Fleetwood-Port Kells Pam Dhanoa Age: Old enough to know better! Party: Liberal Residence: 58A Avenue Surrey Occupation: Real Estate Last book read: The Shack
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sue for voters in this election. Whether talking about Age: ageless the HST, the cost of fighter Party: NDP jets or jails, supporting Residence: Fraser health care, or cutting corHeights porate taxes by $6 billion, Occupation: Employthe question for people is ment relations officer for who they trust to look out the Professional Institute for their interests in the of the Public Service of next parliament. Canada Nao Fernando Did your MP represent Last book read: The you when only the NDP Third Man, by Peter voted against the HST in Ottawa? Mandelson Motto: The law, in its majestic Do you believe Stephen Harper equality, forbids the rich as well as when he tells you the fighters won’t the poor to sleep under bridges, cost $30 billion? Do you trust cutto sleep in the streets, and to steal ting $2.5 billion in taxes for big oil is needed right now – Exxon bread – Anatole France What do you think is the top issue made $9.5 billion in after-tax facing Cloverdale? See INFRASTRUCTURE / Page 8 Trust and integrity is the top is-
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profit in the last quarter. People must consider criminal charges surrounding senators and advisers to the Conservative party, and look at the Liberal record of broken promises. Jack Layton and Nao Fernando will stand by you – we will bring integrity to Ottawa.
Nina Grewal [Incumbent] Age: 51 Party: Conservative Party of Canada Residence: 55A Avenue in Surrey
Occupation: but many of my Former sales repaccomplishments have benefited resentative Last book read: residents living Fearful Symmethroughout Surrey. Consider the miltry, by Brian Lee Crowley lions of dollars I’ve successfully lobbied Motto: Anything worth doing, to bring into our is worth doing community. Nina Grewal well There has been Twitter handle: money for employment programs, crime preMPNinaGrewal Facebook profile? Yes vention, and seniors, not to What is your proudest ac- mention local infrastructure complishment in Cloverdale like the Surrey Art Gallery as incumbent MP for the rid- and the Library and local roads and bridges. ing? Of course, only a very These federal expenditures small portion of Clover- are having a direct impact dale falls within my riding, on the lives of all residents
whether their home is in Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, or Cloverdale.
Alex Joehl Age: 29 Party: Libertarian Party of Canada Residence: Surrey, B.C. Occupation: Meat cutter/ journalist Last book read: The Fountainhead Personal motto: I’m not one for mottos, but I particularly like a quote from another Libertarian party candidate, “Everyone is unique. No one is special.� Twitter handle: No Twitter account
portation and infraFacebook profile? Yes, under my structure. I believe there is name Alex Joehl What do you a need to return all the taxes collected think is the top issue facing Cloverfrom gasoline and dale? diesel – around 40 Surrey is one of cents per litre – to the best places in the provincial and the world to live municipal levels. and Cloverdale has Cloverdale’s success Alex Joehl a very unique role. is dependent on acCloverdale is seen as a cess and currently there is distinct entity, yet has a sym- room for improvement. If biotic relationship with its elected I would cut the fedneighbouring communities. eral government’s involveWhile some parts of ment because transit and southern Cloverdale have infrastructure is a regional plateaued, so-to-speak, oth- challenge, so adding another ers like Clayton Heights are layer of bureaucracy hinders exploding in population, and Cloverdale’s – and all of Surtherefore in eco- rey’s – chances for successful nomic relevance. economic growth. While a libertarian’s issues are rarely Note: Fleetwood-Port Kells unique to any spe- Green Party candidate Alan cific interest group, Saldanha has withdrawn one issue that may from the race but his name stand out is trans- will still appear on the ballot.
ARMED FORCES TRIBUTE The Peace Arch Zone of the Royal Canadian Legion pays tribute to the sacrifices of Canadian veterans with a candlelight ceremony at Victory Memorial Park early next month. On May 7, some 2,000 candles will be lit and placed by veterans and cadets at the South Surrey cemetery. The event is hosted by branches and ladies’ auxiliaries from Cloverdale, Whalley, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Ladner, Tsawwassen, and Richmond. The Crescent Beach Pipe Band, Peace Arch Zone Colour Party, local cadet units and their families, the War Amps and the Warbirds flypast are all participating in the Saturday afternoon ceremony, which starts at 5 p.m. Victory Memorial Park Cemetery is located at 14831 28 Avenue, Surrey. The candles will burn into the night, offering a silent, glowing tribute to current members of the Canadian armed forces who are serving, to those who served in the past.
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Reality, hunger on the agenda Representatives from the Surrey Urban Mission, Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the Autism Society of B.C. shared their insights with students at Clayton Heights Secondary last week. Reality Week is an annual awareness campaign organized by the members of Project Equal, a club at Clayton Heights Secondary. Different presenters and activities and movies are organized for each day during Reality Week, held April 18 to 21 this year. Day one focused on Autism Awareness. Presenter Anne Millard of the Autism Society of B.C. spoke with classes. Later, students watched Temple Grandin, one of three films shown in the school’s theatre during Reality Week. Day two featured Jonquil Hailgate of Surrey Urban Mission. Janet Edmison from Cystic Fibrosis Canada spoke on day three. The club planned awareness activities such as word search puzzles, pamphlets and posters for those students and teachers who were unable to attend presentations or watch the films, which also included The Soloist and 65_Red Roses.
READY, SET, LEARN Attention parents of three and four-year-olds: Will your child one day attend Martha Currie Elementary? Join us for a fun, interactive session to meet school personnel and check out your future school. Saturday May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Martha Currie Elementary, 5811 184 St. RSVP to 604-5768551 or currie@sd36.bc.ca. Education is a lifelong journey and children learn through play. Come find out what Martha Currie offers you and your child for preschool years. Participate in fun activities with your child that will promote and support their development and prepare them in kindergarten. Stations will include mural painting (10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.), public health information and story time (10:15-10:35 a.m.), fun math games (10:35 to 11 a.m.), and Strong Start centre time (11-11:30 a.m.).
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Project Equal is a club at Clayton Heights Secondary School. The club organized Reality Week at the school.
But the club’s quest for awareness hasn’t ended there. This Thursday the club is helping to organize the 36-hour famine. Clayton Heights students who are taking part are collecting $75-pledges and fasting from 8 a.m. April 28 to 8 a.m. April 30. Proceeds will be allocated to a
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MAYOR JOINS WALK Mayor Dianne Watts joined students, staff and trustees in a Walk to School April 20 at Hazelgrove Elementary as part of Environmental Extravaganza, a campaign marking Earth Week.
Students greening it up at Tweedsmuir It’s been a busy year for Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary’s Green Team. Earlier this month, the team took its conservation message to nearby Don Christian Elementary, holding an assembly encouraging students to take action on climate change. On April 20, the Green Team held a Green Picnic sponsored by Surrey Parks in Greenaway Park, the popular park next to the high school. The team collects garbage at the park every week, and earlier in the school year planted spring bulbs which are now in
bloom. Classes from Don Christian Elementary were invited to the park to learn about green initiatives. Small children and families were also invited. The team has been working hard to increase the environmental responsibility of the whole school and community, Grade 9 student Puneet Sidhu and friends write. The team made videos and power presentations shown to students and school staff, educating everyone on conservation and the environment. The team also ran a school gallery competition and organized Green Week awareness activities, along with
competing in the High School Climate Challenge, involving as many students as possible. “Our main focus has been to educate our school and community on the issues of climate change,” Sidhu said. School activities included a poster competition, a tap water pledge where students and staff alike promise to switch to reusable water containers, a vow of silence and an awakethon. Activities have raised $1,500 for the Me to We project. Students have also planted more than 100 trees in the community. – Cloverdale Reporter
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By Dr. Andrew Willoughby, DMD to carry the infection elsewhere. Is a root canal always done when you have a crown? No. Many times a crown is enough to preserve and protect the damaged tooth. The Dentist would remove all decay and debris from the enamel and dentin layers and place a crown, giving the tooth an entire new chewing surface. Only when decay has penetrated through all layers to the root canal and has infected tooth pulp does endodontic therapy become necessary. Decay and infection created by the spreading bacteria must be cleaned out. In the absence of living tooth pulp, a medicated cement and plastic material called gutta percha is used to fill the empty sterile root canal. Once the tooth settles down, a resin post, new composite build up material and ceramic crown can be bonded to the tooth replacing the missing structure. Is a root canal as painful as they say it is? No, certainly not. This is an old cliché from the days of our grandparents’ dentistry experiences. Modern dentistry has advanced far beyond that using sophisticated equipment, lasers, painless injection techniques, computers, more refined dental products and procedures. Most modern dentistry is virtually pain-free and is quicker and easier to perform. How long will a root canal last? It will last as long as your tooth lasts – indefinitely if you give it good dental hygiene. Is there downtime after a root canal? No. You may resume your daily activities directly after your procedure. Local anesthetic will wear off gradually and commonly occurring tenderness or bruising is routinely controlled with a combination of anti-inflammatories and painkillers. Post-op tenderness typically resolves in as little as 7-10 days. Our office would be delighted to show you the technology that deals with your dental concerns and determine if we may help manage a stubborn, sensitive or painful tooth. For further information or to schedule your FREE* dental consultation please visit:
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MESSAGE from the President May is a fantastic month for the businesses in Cloverdale as we welcome the 65th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo. The Chamber team is busy working with the BIA team to create a wonderful family experience in Cloverdale during Rodeo Week. Our businesses are very excited to showcase their great spirit as they
compete in the Bed Races, Parade and the famous Chili contest. Your Chamber has been actively working with the City of Surrey, the South Surrey / White Rock Chamber and the Surrey Board of Trade to ensure that the voice of business in Cloverdale is strong. The redevelopment of the old Safeway site is well underway and
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