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By Dan Ferguson Others told the forum the government should make the call. After an evening forum on voting Timothy Jones, a Fort Langley reform produced a larger-than-exresident who has campaigned for pected turnout, Cloverdale - Langley an overhaul to the current system City MP John Aldag said there will as a member of Fair Vote Canada, likely be at least two more public suggested any referendum would be meetings and a mail-out on the very costly. issue for residents of the Jones said it should riding. wait until Canadians Among the more had a chance to get than 20 speakers at the “You can put me have used to a new system, afAug. 2 town hall forum down as someone ter at least two elections was Dean Drysdale, the Conservative Party can- who doesn’t think our have been held. Around 120 peodidate who ran second to ple turned out for the system is broken. ” Aldag in the last federal meeting at the Cloverelection. - Dean Drysdale dale Recreation Centre, “You can put me down more than the 80 to 100 as someone who doesn’t expected. think our system is broAldag’s offi ce estimated another ken,” Drysdale said. 500 watched the online video feed of “It’s seen us through revolutions, the two-and-a-half-hour session. world wars, Depressions and even The Cloverdale - Langley City MP Liberal governments.” was appointed in June to the Special Drysdale was one of several who House of Commons committee that is said there should be a referendum reviewing Canada’s electoral system. before any changes to the current See REFERENDUM / Page 3 system are made.

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Rugby hopeful eyes nationals the house the family had been renting was gutted, forcing the large family to find short-term accommodation with various relatives. Luckily no one in her family was hurt, but they had no insurance. Storie’s love for the sport of rugby has given her an outlet during a tough time and helped her continue to focus on her goals. Although relatively new to the sport, Storie knew she had found her passion during her first practice in Grade 8. “I used to play basketball and volleyball so rugby was definitely out of my realm of sports,” she said. Being in Grade 8 and just starting high school, you don’t have many friends, but rugby is definitely the type of sport that

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‘Charlie’s Tree’ has fallen By Evan Seal A centuries-old Douglas fir tree that came to represent fallen Canadian veterans fell down across Highway 1 on July 31. The tree was named “Charlie’s Tree” after First World War pilot and flight instructor Charlie Perkins, who planted ivy near the base of the tree in 1919 to honour all of Canada’s fallen soldiers. Located on the south side of the freeway just east of the 176 Street overpass, the tree and memorial site featured numerous wreaths, flags and tributes to Charlie and his friends, some of whom didn’t return home after the war.

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Crews clear the downed Douglas fir from Highway 1 near 176 Street.

During construction of the highway in 1960, the plan was for the road to run through

down. However Charlie and his friends protested the removal of the tree, causing then highways minister Phil Gaglardi to re-route the Trans-Canada Highway around the memorial. A visual bend eastbound on the highway can still be seen today. Some years ago, the tree was set on fire by vandals and needed to be topped, but the main trunk of the tree and the memorial survived. A plan is now underway to replace the tree with a more permanent memorial.

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“This is a very important discussion to Canadians,” Aldag told the meeting. “The last thing that I want to do is … to be a member of parliament who gets it wrong.” He said more meetings to discuss electoral reform with riding residents were likely. “This is my first kick at it and I’m happy to come back in the fall.” Aldag said it was too soon to make a decision one way or the other about a referendum.

“We don’t even know the question we’d be asking,” Aldag told the meeting. During an interview with Black Press afterwards, Aldag said his impression is that most Canadians want the government to act rather than hold a referendum. “(I’m hearing) it’s time that we get on with it,” Aldag said. During the past federal election, the Liberals promised a wide-ranging review of various alternatives to the current first-past-the-post system of voting that awards victory based on which party has the most votes in individual ridings.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 has a new face at the helm. Anne Sharkey, who has long served in the role of branch publicity and other positions, has been elected president of the Cloverdale Legion. Sharkey was elected at the recent annual general meeting, along with the 2016-2017 executive board. Barry Zuk is first vice president for the coming term. Scott MacMillan will serve as second vice president. Frank Redekop is past president. Elected as members at large are: Derek (Del) Cook, Earl Fraser, Wayne Gosche, Cathie Kopp, Ken Marjoram, Marie Noseworthy, Ron Sveinson, Glenn Thomsen. Sgt. at Arms is Rich Scheller. The Ladies Auxiliary executive members for 2016-2017 are: president Marilyn Chepil, vice president Donna Pritchett, secretary Zandra Kilroe, treasurer Leslie Maudsley, past president Jan Campbell-Brewer and Sgt. At Arms is Ginette Grenier. Executive at large are: Cathie Kopp, Susan Hall, and Bernice Lewis.

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The system has been criticized for allowing parties to form governments without winning a majority of the overall popular vote, such as when the new Liberal government won with 40 per cent of the popular vote. The committee is also examining whether voting should be mandatory and if people should be allowed to cast ballots online. The committee is composed of five Liberals, three Conservatives, two NDP, one Bloc Quebecois and one Green Party member.

Mohit Anand is the correct name of the actor portraying Surrey’s newest Re-enactor, Sarjit Mac Singh (“A role to cherish,” Aug. 3). The re-enactment entertainment troupe is breathing life into Surrey’s real stories and characters, appearing throughout the city this season. Anand is a Vancouver actor who landed the role, one of nine created by heritage reMohit Anand enactment coordinator Yvette Dudley-Neuman. The Surrey Re-enactors are recipients of the 2015 BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA) Provincial Award for Program Excellence. – Cloverdale Reporter

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‘Old Curly’ isn’t from Surrey An idea floated by a Reporter reader spawns debate over heritage locomotive To the editor; I found interesting the letter by Mr. Graham MacDonnell suggesting that ‘Old Curly’ the little logging locomotive should be sent home to Surrey because it has no relevance to it being in Burnaby (“Send Old Curly home to Surrey,” Letters, Aug. 3). I would like explain the reason for it being in Burnaby. Working for the CPR in Vancouver, I passed ‘Old Curly’ every day, rusting away enclosed in a ramshackle of deteriorating plywood at the PNE’s corner of Hastings and Renfrew Street. Being a member of the Burnaby Junior Chamber of Commerce at the time, and one of the founding directors of Burnaby’s Heritage Village when it was about to open, our organization saw it fit to try and save ‘Old Curly’ and have it moved to a better secured place where it could be viewed and cared for. Burnaby Heritage Village was glad to re-

ceive it, being a start-up little town depicting historical times. The plaque on the locomotive when we received it was very inaccurate as we were subsequently informed, but some accurate information we did receive is that the locomotive was used by the Hastings Mill Company (sawmill) in Vancouver and had worked earlier for the contracting company that had built a portion of the CPR in the Fraser Canyon in the late 1800s. We were not aware of it having any connection with Surrey, thus if Mr. MacDonnell has more information on its history, I would very much be interested in receiving it, since I also have some additional history I can share. With the Burnaby Jaycees no longer an active organization, title for the locomotive was conveyed over to Burnaby Heritage Village in 1986, who are now its rightful owners. If it has a connection with Surrey and if

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Logging locomotive Curly at home in Burnaby.

the Surrey Museum can make indoor space available to enable a proper restoration, perhaps Burnaby Heritage Village can be approached to relinquish its title. To have it transferred to Surrey Museum and have it sit outdoors will only serve to advance its deterioration and result it winding up in a scrap heap. Eric Lotz Past president (1968), Burnaby Junior Chamber of Commerce

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By Evan Seal A man has died while in custody at the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre. On Aug. 3, just after 7:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to an altercation between two cellmates inside the pretrial centre. Corrections officers were able to separate to the men, but the 25-year-old victim sustained extensive injuries and was transported to hospital.

The victim died in hospital just before 1:30 a.m. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation, however charges against the 22-year-old cellmate have yet to be approved. “IHIT is working with the Integrated Forensic Identification Team, Surrey RCMP, the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre and the B.C. Coroner’s service to help piece together the factors that led

up to the altercation and subsequent death of the male victim,” said Cpl. Meghan Foster. Both males were awaiting court appearances on separate matters and according to police did not know each other prior to the altercation. The victim’s family has been notified, however his name will not be released. – Black Press

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By Kurt Langmann The Perseid meteor shower returns next month and stargazers are invited to watch the action through high-powered telescopes at Aldergrove Regional Park. Astronomers bring their telescopes to the park for the annual event on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 8 to 11 p.m. The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swiftâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tuttle. The Perseids are so called because the point from which they appear to come, called the radiant, lies in the constellation Perseus. The shower is visible from mid-July each year, with the peak in activity between Aug. 9 and 14, depending on the particular location of the stream. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches 60 or more per hour. This event is co-hosted by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and Metro Parks. Metro Parks will also host lantern-lit trails, games, crafts, storytelling and other entertainment. Visitors are also invited to camp overnight for this one night only. The event is for all ages and is on a drop-in basis. The cost is $2 per person. Enter park gate on Lefeuvre Road, just south of 8 Ave. For more information see metrovancouveronline. org or call 604-530-4983. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Black Press

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All things great and fibre Get into the act Vaudevillians look for new director, members A non-profit group billing itself as B.C.’s number-one seniors entertainment troupe is looking for new members in a variety of roles and positions within the organization. The Vaudevillians have been performing throughout the Lower Mainland since 2002. The group is currently restructuring and looking for personnel, including a new artistic director to oversee the 2016 show and rehearsals – and to write and cast the show for 2017. The Vaudevillians are also looking for an M.C. – someone who’s

comfortable on stage, able to relate to and connect with the audience, introduce numbers and tell some jokes. New members are also needed to fill the following positions: sound tech, backstage manager, and as performers (singers, dancers, comedians). Except for the position of artistic director, who is eligible for an annual honorarium, these are all volunteer positions. For further information, visit thevaudevillians.com or contact entertainment@thevaudevillians.com.

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The Surrey Museum is celebrating all things fibre at the Fibre Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 1-4 p.m. The all-ages, free event will feature demonstrations, displays, live harp music and crafts for both children and adults, as well as Angora bunnies and Surrey’s heritage re-enactment troupe The Re-enactors. Families are invited to get their hands on all things fibre while sipping samples from David’s Tea. Highlights include: • A finger weaving exploration with Mechtild Morin – the technique used by the Metis and Voyageurs • A visit with fashion historian Ivan Sayers, who will display his antique lace collection • A lace display courtesy of the Lace Makers Guild • Samoyed Dog Hair spinning with Philippa Joy • A selection of notables textiles from the collection at the Surrey Museum • Demonstration from PAWS, the Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild, the West Coast

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Safe injection sites: Surrey at a crossroads Alarmed by a mounting level of overdoses, the call for safe injection sites is coming from many sources in the city By Kevin Diakiw Surrey needs to cool the rhetoric and find a recovery-focused approach to its growing drug problem, addictions experts say. The city is home to a growing level of drug abuse, mounting overdoses and frequent deaths, causing many to call for safe injection sites. Last year, Surrey Fire Services responded to an average of 4.5 overdoses per day. That has climbed to about seven per day this year. According to the B.C. Coroner’s Office, Surrey had 378 overdose fatalities in the last 10 years, with 71 of those occurring last year alone. In the first six months of this year, there were 44 overdose fatalities in Surrey. Since last year, there has been a huge spike in the amount of fentanyl mixed with street drugs. Fentanyl is an often fatal opioid that’s 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. There has also been a emergence of a drug called W-18, of which very little is known. It is a painkiller (a suspected opioid) that is believed to be several times stronger than fentanyl. Fraser Health is now saying communities need to be open to “safe consumption sites.” The model many community members are looking at is Vancouver’s Insite – a safe injection site. Insite, which opened in Vancouver 13 years ago, has been subject to more than 30 peer-reviewed studies, including those published in the New England Journal of Medicine in the U.S. and The Lancet, in Britain. Critics say the studies

recovery, who can look back and say ‘this is what I needed.’ “ The push for a safe injection site here has been swift and loud. Ann Livingston, a volunteer with Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, set up a pop-up safe injection site in Whalley last

week and said she will continue to push the issue in the future. City officials have been watching closely, but have not yet shut down the makeshift site on 135A Street in Whalley. Mayor Linda Hepner said she wants to see a full suite of services,

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that what Surrey must have is policy that is crafted carefully, without emotion, backed by strong science. “It needs to be integrated into a comprehensive recovery-oriented system,” Baker told Black Press. “This is a highly specialized decision that needs quite a lot of medical input. “So far, Surrey hasn’t got it,” Baker said. He said Surrey needs to make careful changes rather than “knee-jerk” moves, the latter of which will serve no one well. “Part of (the solution) may be some harm-reduction measures,” said Baker, who served on former premier Gordon Campbell’s task force on addiction and also describes himself as in long-term recovery. “I’m not the one to say whether an injection site is a good idea or a bad idea,” Baker said. “I’m not convinced I’ve seen evidence that they are

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