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Veteran John Lowe is cycling for awareness of Operational Stress Injuries By Jennifer Lang It’s a good thing retired Cpl. John Lowe is used to training his butt off, because he’s got less than two months to prepare for his upcoming mission – a 500-km bike ride over six days. Lowe is also keeping a blog called Two Feet and a Heartbeat, where he’s chronicling his efforts to get in shape for the Big Battlefield Bike Ride 2013. As the only rider from B.C., Lowe and his five Canadian comrades will join more than 300 British, American and European combat veterans on a ride across France and England. They set out from the Eiffel Tower in Paris on May 27 and wind up in London on June 2. Along the way, they’ll pass through some of the most significant battlefields of the First and Second World Wars. The longest day will span 130 kms and he wants to be ready. Lowe, who started training in earnest last month, admits he’s not quite there yet. The first 40 kms might have given him second thoughts: two hungry-looking Rottweilers chased him through the streets of Abbotsford. Fortunately, his bike, a whisper-light Cervelo S2, is really fast. Lowe is looking for sponsors to help raise $4,000 – money that will cover his trip, but also go towards raising awareness and support

for those who return home suffering from Operational Stress Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He’s being sponsored by Wounded Warriors, a non-profit organization that helps Canadian Forces members and reservists who have been injured or wounded in their service, with a focus on mental health. Lowe, 26, served with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry’s 1st battalion in Afghanistan from Oct. 12, 2009 to April 18, 2010, a six-month tour. Despite returning to a loving family and a wide network of church colleagues and friends, Lowe was surprised to realize he suffered lasting war wounds in the form of an Operational Stress Injury and was having difficulty coping. “I don’t think any soldier can come back and say they do not feel changed. I think, right away, people knew I was different.” Not all injuries are physical, yet they can be just as devastating if left untreated. He always wanted to become a soldier, growing up listening to the tales of his grandfather, a Second World War veteran and dam buster who helped destroy infrastructure in the fight against the Nazis. As a kid in his hometown of Cloverdale, Lowe played hockey and took Judo lessons,

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Retired Cpl. John Lowe is bringing awareness to the plight of soldiers coping with Operational Stress Injuries and PTSD by riding through the battlefields of Western Europe this spring.

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Admitting pot use may get you banned in U.S. By Jeff Nagel Pot-smoking B.C. residents are increasingly being banned from entering the U.S. as American border guards try to stem the flow of Canadian marijuana tourists in the wake of Washington State’s weed legalization vote late last year. Blaine lawyer Len Saunders said he’s seeing more cases of B.C. residents being permanently denied entry after trying to carry pot across the border, thinking it’s no longer an issue. Because marijuana is now legal to possess under state law, Canadians caught bringing less than an ounce across aren’t charged, as they were in the past.

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but the licence hasn’t been granted yet. “It’s legal to possess,” Saunders said. “So if you make it over the border you can buy it and you can use it.” Saunders noted Washington’s legalization of pot doen’t extend to use by minors age 18 or under. And anyone who brings a “truckload” of pot over the border can still expect to be prosecuted under

U.S. federal law. Ironically, he said, while an admission of marijuana use in the distant past can bar you from the U.S. for life, convicted drunk drivers face no such problem. “If you have multiple DUIs you are admissable to the U.S.,” Saunders said. “A DUI is not a crime of moral turpitude because you didn’t have the intention to drive drunk. Because you were drunk.”

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Unlimited talent It’s an artistic highlight of the Cloverdale cultural calendar. The 2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate exhibit at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Cloverdale campus later this month will showcase artwork by the university’s visual arts majors. This year’s exhibition is titled Ad Infinitum, Latin for without end, or without limits. The works included in the show represent a dynamic and diverse range of expressions of the 15 graduates, working in a variety of media, from painting and drawing to sculpture, video and installation. The exhibition runs from Wednesday, April 17 to Friday, April 19, noon to 6 p.m. A closing reception is planned for April 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. The gallery is located in room 1843 at Kwantlen’s Cloverdale campus at 5500 180 Street. Use the east entrance. The artists are: Lynette Bosa, Jay Cabalu, Tara Hallquist, Bri Harrison, Yvonne Lee, Lisa Lucow, Andrew Lund, Dana Miller, Jasmin Nguyen, ROZ, Caroline Safianuk, Antonio Su, Katie Walker and Deanna Welters.

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EXHIBITIONS IN THE STYLE OF From season to season and decade to decade, fashion and image change rapidly. Explore social trends of the 20th century and the way major fashion designers reflect, create and rebel against these trends through their designs. This unique look at the clothing we covet and wear is created in partnership with fashion historian Ivan Sayers and Kwantlen College Fashion Design and Marketing students. On display April 30–June 8, 2013 PROGRAMS ROOTS REWIND YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST The Surrey Museum invites Surrey secondary school students ages 13-18 to record on video their thoughts and ideas about what cultural heritage means to their daily lives in Surrey. The video that best expresses cultural heritage in Surrey will be shown at the Surrey International Film Festival in Fall 2013. Deadline for contest registration is April 15, 2013. Deadline for video submission: September 1, 2013. Full details, contest rules and submission form are available at www.surrey.ca/heritageyouth, or call 604-592-6951. MAKE BELIEVE BIRTHDAY PARTIES Celebrate your birthday at the Surrey Museum! Invite your friends and choose from themes like Pirates, Dinosaurs, Cowboy/Cowgirl, Ancient Egypt and more. Must pre-book at 604-5926956. Saturdays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., $12.50 per child (birthday child is free) FARMING BUDDIES Explore historic Surrey farms, meet the animals that lived there, try making animal sounds, and create a fuzzy craft to take home. Afterwards, enjoy a locally farmed treat. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. 1 session $10.25 (3-5yrs), Friday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. DADS AND BOYS: VIMY RIDGE Join historic re-enactor Tim Heller as he shows off his World War One artifacts in full, authentic uniform and answers questions about the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge. Must preregister at 604-592-6956. 1 session $12 (13yrs+), Saturday, April 6, 1-2:30 p.m. CHAINMAILLE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP Learn the ancient art of chainmaille with experienced instructor Uli Ross as you create an elegant bracelet from Byzantine weave using bright aluminum and enamelled copper rings. Supply fee $20. Must pre-register at 604-5926956. 1 session $29 (16yrs+), Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. LUMBER JACKS AND JILLS Discover the axes, animals and machines used to bring down Surrey’s giant red cedars, then learn about the life cycle of local trees and make a wooden toy to take home. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. 1 session $10.25 (3-5yrs), Friday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FORGING FRIENDS Tots discover the science behind ironworking and the history of blacksmithing through a gallery tour, hands-on artifacts and makebelieve. Then create a metal craft to take home. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. 1 session $10.25 (3-5yrs), Friday, April 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. DISCOVERY SATURDAY: EARTH DAY Celebrate Earth Day at the Surrey Museum. Bring your old electronics to give to the recycling truck, and make eco-chic crafts from recycled and recyclable materials. Saturday, April 20 1-4 p.m., All ages, Free

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he writ hasn’t even dropped but it’s already shaping up to be an exciting election in Surrey-Cloverdale. Both the NDP and the Liberal campaign offices are within ropin’ distance of the Reporter office, offering up a front-row seat to the 2013 provincial election. City of Surrey bylaw officer Harry Kooner, the NDP candidate, recently opened his campaign office in Clover Square Village, inside the roomy former Rogers Video location. And Liberal candidate Stephanie Cadieux, a Cloverdale resident who currently holds the seat of Surrey-Panorama, is moving into the ground floor of the Frontline Real Estate building near the corner of 56Avenue and 176 Street – that’s kitty corner from our office. The Conservatives, Greens and Excalibur parties haven’t yet announced their candidates for Surrey-Cloverdale, but so far, it looks like we’ll be able to cover this whole rodeo on foot, and we couldn’t be more delighted. It’s always fun to see what kind

of snacks the various war rooms have on hand on election night, and how the teams react to the coverage as the results come in. Score another point for democracy! Speaking of democracy, we B.C.ers said goodbye Monday to the HST. To its fans, the Harmonized Sales Tax was the long-awaited simplification of a convoluted and confusing system of GST and PST. To its critics, it was and forever will be remembered as the Hated Sales Tax, introduced by what many regarded as political sleight-of-hand by the incumbent Liberals following the 2009 election. The tax was the target of B.C.’s only successful citizens initiative, a triumph of the people’s will no matter which side you’re on. Canvassers had to collect 10 per cent of the registered voters in 85 electoral districts in 90 days. They beat their target with nearly a month to spare. The Liberals surrendered after scrap-the-tax forces won a

2011 referendum, but it was too late. Former party leader Gordon Campbell resigned, and a new leader was elected, leaving Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon, a leadership contender, on the sidelines. The party’s popularity has waned since and the NDP’s fortunes have risen dramatically, after more than a decade in the political wilderness. Come what may, the elimination of the HST is good news for the average taxpayer, who can expect to see several hundred dollars in savings this year on tangible goods and services like haircuts and dining out. Die hard proponents maintain harmonization is a better system, but admit the provincial government did a poor job in explaining the plusses to the average voter. What its champions failed to recognize can be summed up by something Peace River-South MLA Blair Lekstrom once said, referring to the idea of road tolls for TransLink, but in reality alluding to the government’s history with the HST.

“It doesn’t matter how good your idea is, if you do not get public buy in, it’s probably not that good an idea.” Lekstrom, you’ll remember, quit his position as cabinet minister over the HST in the face of a taxpayer revolt (only to return the following year). The furor over the HST spawned a genuine political movement, albeit one led by former premier and ex-Surrey mayor Bill Vander Zalm, who correctly read the writing on the wall. The fallout of the hated tax changed B.C.’s political landscape and saw the rise of the Conservative Party. But has party leader John Cummins and his colleagues of would-be MLAs accrued enough political capital on their own to change the course of the upcoming May 14 provincial election? Only time will tell. Meantime, pity the poor business owners, who have to eat the costs of adjusting to yet another set of obligations under the new tax system.

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The invisible disability A mother’s anguish at the glares of disgust her son’s autism draws from strangers By Janet Marutawana I am the mother of a nine-yearold severely autistic boy. Socially, he functions at a very low level. Physically he appears perfectly normal. Because many disabilities have obvious physical manifestations, individuals suffering from them are usually treated with dignity and respect. However, autism may present the public with no such physical labels. When in public, Farai and I regularly face the harsh judgement of people who assume that because he appears physically normal, his behaviour should be normal. Being out in public is part of Farai’s socialization therapy. Since Farai loves to ride in buses, we often run our errands on public transit. But, in an instant, Farai’s kisses, infectious laugh and pinchable cuteness can become a tsunami of tears, screaming, pinching and biting. Or he may suddenly begin weeping endlessly with inconsolable sadness, vocalizing his displeasure with repetitive and rhythmic vocaliza-

tions which people interpret as whiny and spoiled. Suddenly, we are facing a busload of disapproving glares and looks of disgust. We often get off before our stop. I am left feeling sad and heartbroken; disappointed in myself because I can’t help people see beyond their assumptions. I often wish Farai was in a wheelchair. Or perhaps I could wave a red card with an “A” on it in explanation. Recently in the grocery store line-up, Farai had what people perceived as a temper tantrum. Behind me in the line-up, a woman remarked loudly, “Why don’t some people control their children!” Perhaps my response was hasty. “My son is autistic, if you have a cure, Ma’am, I am definitely willing to discuss it.” Autism does not often grant its sufferers any sense of social propriety. Normal childhood rearing techniques are ineffectual. Farai’s socialization will take years of work with many different skilled aids and therapists.

Conspiracy theories A new poll shows a majority of B.C. residents believe UFOs exist and 38 per cent believe a cure for cancer has been found but is being suppressed by government or big pharmaceutical firms. Insights West president Steve Mossop said he was stunned by how many people reported believing in “some pretty outrageous conspiracy theories” in the polling firm’s latest survey. “I nearly fell off my chair,” he said. “It’s amazing the level of skepticism that exists around certain things that most would regard as scientific truths or historical events.” UFOs were either fully or somewhat believed by 52 per cent. A large minority of 34 per cent buy one of the John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories, while 29 per

I love Farai deeply and like most mothers of disabled children, I am prepared and willing to put in the round the clock care required. My true wish, of course, is not for a visibly disabled child. But when the disapproving looks and behind-my-back comments inevitably come, my thoughts are that it would be somewhat easier if we were granted the dignity and respect often reserved for those parents of children with physically visible disabilities. My wish is for more public awareness of this sometimes physically invisible disorder so that people would give pause before passing silent or verbal judgement on the child and their caregiver. My broader wish is that all of us would see beyond our own circle of experience and grant respect and kindness to those in situations we may not understand.

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cent believe that Princess Diana was assassinated or that human beings have been cloned. Fully a quarter believe the 9/11 terror attacks were a U.S. government conspiracy. Fewer believed that lotteries are rigged (20 per cent), Osama Bin Laden is still alive (13 per cent), the moon landings were a hoax (10 per cent), Elvis is still alive (five per cent) or that dinosaurs never existed (four per cent.) A parallel poll of Albertans also placed UFOs and a suppressed cancer cure atop the list but at lower numbers of 45 and 36 per cent, respectively. The poll also asked questions about April Fool’s Day and found 55 per cent in B.C. have played a prank on someone on that day, while 71 per cent report being a victim.

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Antiques have always held a strong fascination for Catherine Sheppard. This painting, among others, is on display at the Cloverdale Library throughout April.

A touch of nostalgia Black Press graphic artist Catherine Sheppard’s art is on display at the Cloverdale Library, where it’s featured in an exhibition continuing to the end of April. Wildlife with a Touch of Nostalgia showcases paintings of wildlife and nostalgia using a variety of mediums, including watercolour, oil paint and pas-

Mom art wanted Langley Centennial Museum and Langley Memorial Hospital are seeking maternity/motherhood-inspired or themed submissions for an upcoming collaborative exhibit. Art of Motherhood will be on display at the Langley Museum from may 9 to July 4. The entry deadline is April 12.

tels. Sheppard, a Surrey resident, is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and Pastel Artists of Canada. Her work can also be viewed at www.catherinesheppardartist.com. The Cloverdale Library is located at 5642 176A St. Call 604-598-7320 for more details. – Cloverdale Reporter

For entry requirements and application forms, visit www.langleymuseum.org.

Seedy Saturday Historic Stewart Farm’s seed sale this Saturday is a sure bet for gardeners interested in growing heirloom plants. Heritage vegetable, herb and flower seeds – grown in the Stew-

art farm’s own heritage gardens – will be available for sale. This one day event is also an opportunity to meet master gardeners, who will be on hand to answer your questions and challenges. The seed sale runs Saturday, April 6 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall, at 13723 Crescent Road in South Surrey. – Cloverdale Reporter

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EVENTS Old Time dance The Surrey Old Time Fiddlers host an Old Time Dance, Thursday, April 4, at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Ave., 1/2 block north of Fraser Highway on 184 Street. From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission $3. For more information call 604-575-1066 or 604538-3363. GriefShare recOvery Seminar and SuppOrT GrOup Meets Thursdays, April 4 to June 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 125 at Willoughby Church, 20525 72 Avenue, Langley. GriefShare features national recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include: The Journey of Grief, the Effects of Grief, When Your Spouse Dies, Your Family and Grief, Why? And Stuck in Grief. More more information, call Willoughby Church at 604-530-5959. a la carTe: uSinG mapS in family hiSTOry Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cloverdale Library. Instructor: Brenda L. Smith. Explore how maps can aid the researcher to locate, track and record our ancestors’ paths of migration. Follow the case study maps to see how presenter Brenda Smith’s grandparents and great grandparents trekked across the world to arrive in the Peace River Country of northern B.C. in 1930. Register at the

clOverdale SprinG fair The organizers of the annual Christmas in Cloverdale Gift and Craft Marketplace are organizing a new Cloverdale Spring Fair taking place April 6 from 10 a.m. 6 p.m.) at Shannon Hall on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050A 176 St. This free event features over 60 juried vendors selling their gift and craft items, Joseph the Magician (www.gizmotheclown.com), face painting, make-your-own-craft, food concession and more. Canned goods will be accepted for the Surrey Food Bank. Vendors can visit www.cloverspringfair.com, email cloverspringfair@hotmail.com or call Heather at 778-385-3769. freemaSOnry explained The Cloverdale Masonic Lodge hosts its annual open house, Freemasonry Explained, April 16, at 7 p.m. at the Eureka Masonic Hall, 20701 Fraser Hwy, Langley. Presentations from the Freemasons, Shrine Temple, Jobs Daughters and Order of the Eastern Star. It will be a fun and informative evening. ANNOUNCEMENTS arT SubmiSSiOnS The Langley Centennial Museum and Langley Memorial Hospital are seeking maternity/motherhood-inspired or themed submissions for a collaborative exhibition called Art of Motherhood that will be on display May 9 to July 4 at the Langley Museum. The deadline for entries is April 12. For entry requirements and application form, visit www.langleymuseum.org. Old Time dance Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18th Ave at 154 Street in South Surrey. Live music. All seniors welcome. At 1 p.m. every Monday from Labour Day to the end of June. For more information, call 604-538-5657 or 604-575-8236. The Surrey Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Surrey Archives on the second Saturday of most months. You are welcome to hear our speakers and share your knowledge. Membership is $10/year. For details, call John at 778-294-1515.

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there is.” Another time, he was riding in the back of a light armored vehicle when he noticed a little kid running behind them. His arm, wrapped in bandages, was missing to his elbow. Blood was seeping through, yet he was playing as if nothing was wrong. The interpreter told Lowe, bluntly, the child just had his arm blown off in a car bombing. “If that had happened somewhere in Canada, like if it happened to one of my [youth group] kids, I wouldn’t allow him outside of the hospital. It would be months until he was healed up. It’s just very interesting how life continues on.” Lowe says he arrived in Afghanistan thinking he was going to make a big difference, help rebuild infrastructure and free the Afghan people from the bonds of the Taliban. “What you soon realize is it’s incredibly more complex than you ever thought it would be. You realize it’s not something that’s going to be solved overnight. And that you are a very small cog in the overall picture.” He returned to Canada on April 18, 2010 and obtained a voluntary release from the force. He went back to work as a youth pastor at Zion Lutheran Church. Within a span of four months, he went from a war zone to playing games with kids and leading Bible studies. But something inside had changed. He wasn’t functioning the way he used to. He often felt very tense and very alert. Wandering into a crowded shopping mall, surrounded by so many strangers, the anxiety would become too much for him. Or he’d have panic attacks while driving along a certain stretch of road. These are the small triggers that can set off a debilitating reaction in someone with an Operational Stress Injury. For some veterans, the scent of campfire smoke is enough to take them back to Afghanistan. To cope, some guys “drink their

faces off.” Others take more drastic measures. Lowe knows at least three soldiers who have taken their own lives. It took a few phone calls, connecting with other veterans and hearing their experiences, to realize what he was experiencing was common. The hard part was reaching out for help. “There’s this huge stigma that the guys have, that if you’re going through something like this, or you’re dealing with something like this, it means you’re weak. You should be able to get over this by yourself. But in reality, it’s an injury. It’s something that’s happened to you. It doesn’t mean you’re any less of a soldier. It just means that it’s something you’ve got to figure out, and if you don’t own up to that at some point, it’s going to get worse.” Lowe reached out for that help, and now he’s encouraging others to do the same. That’s why he’s taking part in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride. He happened to hear about Wounded Warriors thanks to his mom, Shere, a flight attendant on WestJet. At Christmas, she met a passenger named Bill Cusson, a veteran with a service dog that’s helping him cope with PTSD. Cusson told Shere about Wounded Warriors, and he told her about the team the group was sending to the ride, suggesting her son contact the organization’s founder, Wayne Johnston. Lowe called him up. “He said, Listen, John, I’ve got one spot. I’m going to give you a day or two to think about it.” Lowe leaped at the opportunity. He’s already excited about being part of it. “Just being able to go back and see guys who were before me in the battlefields” will be an honour. “As warriors, as soldiers, this is our collective history. These are honourable things, and this is my part.”

– Contact John Lowe at jcwlowe@gmail. com or visit his blog at http://www.jcwlowe. blogspot.ca.

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Trio qualifies for Quebec By Rick Kupchuk The BC Aquasonics had a strong showing at Synchro Canada’s National Qualifier Championships, and have qualified swim-

mers for five events in national championship competition. Erin Williams of Cloverdale, Natasha Heine of Surrey and Mackenzy Higgins of White Rock

will be among the swimmers from the Surreybased Aquasonics club who will compete at the Canadian Open Championship in Quebec City April 24-28.

The trio were part of the Senior National Stream Team which won a silver medal in the Free Team Routine category in Calgary, and was sixth in the Combo competi-

tion. Williams was sixth in Technical Solo and Free Solo, qualifying for the nationals in both categories. Higgins and Heine were fourth in Duet, and will swim in

Mercy The gospel of John (chapter 8) tells a story of mercy. A woman, caught in the act of adultery, is brought to Jesus by some accusers who are experts in the law. According to this law of the LORD, passed down for more than a thousand years, the woman should be stoned to death. Her accusers wanted Jesus to condemn her to death. What did Jesus do? He began to write on the ground with his finger, just as the LORD had written the Ten Commandments with His finger on stone tablets centuries earlier. The accusers pressured him and he responded with, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Can you claim to be blameless in everything you have done? None of the accusers could. One by one they left. None of them could condemn the woman, and neither did Jesus. He said to her, “Go now and leave Neighbourhood Bible Study your life of sin.” Ironically, Jesus was the only blameless one. at Wired Monk at 16811 60th Ave Instead of casting the first stone, he offered mercy and for- from 7 to 9 pm on Wednesdays giveness. This is what he does for all who follow Him. All the Children’s Bible School (ages 6-12) at the church, mistakes you’ve made, all the guilt that drags you down can 10am to 12pm on Saturdays be wiped away and forgiven. Read the gospels. Follow Jesus. Join us on facebook Kneel down and pray. Ben Vandergugten This column is sponsored by the

CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF CLOVERDALE 17473 – 60th Avenue, Surrey • www.cloverdalecanrc.org

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Cloverdale’s Erin Williams of the BC Aquasonics synchronized swim team will compete at next month’s nationals.

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that category again in Quebec City. Jessica Friesen, Madyson Stickley, Courtney Armstrong, and Nancy Zhang, all of Surrey, were on the Aquasonics National Stream Team which placed eighth in the 13-15 Team Routine and advanced to the Canadian Espoir Championships in Ottawa May 29 to June 2, 2013. “We had an extremely successful week at the Qualifier in Calgary,” said BC Aquasonics head coach Susan

Kemper. “Our competition was fierce but our athletes handled it with great determination and as a result we achieved many of the goals we set for ourselves. Now we have a great opportunity to step up our performance yet again at Nationals.” Kemper will coach the Senior Aquasonics teams in Quebec City, and the 13-15 team in Ottawa will be coached by Tanya Magee and Suzanna Goddard.

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16 The Cloverdale Reporter Thursday, April 4, 2013

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