Christmas in Cloverdale 2015

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Parade to light up main street

By Jennifer Lang The countdown to Christmas hits overdrive two weekends from now in Cloverdale. The 10th annual Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights is set for Sunday, Dec. 6 (starting at 5 p.m.) in the historic downtown. Surrey’s largest evening Santa parade is really two parades in one. (Trust Cloverdale to take something special and make it truly spectacular.) The first part is a procession of lighted trucks and big rigs, including nine from Vancouver Island. Part two is a traditional community parade, featuring horse-drawn carriages, floats, boats, church groups, Men in Kilts, tow trucks, square dancers, choirs and sports teams, plus a number of antique vehicles, mascots and more. The parade supports two charities – the Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau. Spectators are asked to bring along a donation to help these charities reach their campaign goals. People will be collecting items and cash donations all along the parade route. There’s an entertainment zone at Hawthorne Square (176 Street and 57A Ave.) and at 176A and 60 Ave. with vendors and music starting at 4 p.m. Grab a snack or warm up with a hot beverage, thanks to service clubs like the Cloverdale Lions and the Rotary Club of Cloverdale.

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Marilyn Herrmann of the Surrey Food Bank at last year’s parade.

SURREY’S SANTA PARADE OF LIGHTS WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 Pre-parade activities start at 4 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Cloverdale; starts at Cloverdale Fairgrounds, right on 177B St., south to 58 Ave., west to 176 St., south to Hwy 10. Please bring along a donation for the Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau.

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Young athletes beaming from festively-lit floats are among the highlights of the 10th annual Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 6, a family-friendly event that offers plenty of community appeal.

thorne Square before the parade. A traditional tree-lighting ceremony is in the works as well. The parade starts at the corner of 176A Street and 60 Avenue, heading east to 177B Street, then south to 58 Avenue, and west to 176 Street, ending at Highway 10.

Be sure to get there early to stake out a good vantage point. The event is organized by the Cloverdale BIA and Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce with the support of a host of parade sponsors. To enter a float, visit clover-

dalebia.com. Note: The application deadline is Nov. 28. Call 604-5749802 or 604-576-3155 for more information.

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Shannon Buiboche and ‘Ferret Bueller,’ 5, wait for the critter’s photo with Santa to come out of the printer at Urban Safari Rescue Society on Nov. 22. Another petphotos-with-Santa fundraiser is Nov. 29.

Santa photos to help animals

A panto with passion

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Deanne Ratzlaff as the Vegetable Fairy challenges caped villain Fleshcreep, played by Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society veteran Dann Wilhelm, in rehearsal for Jack and the Beanstalk, presented Nov. 25-Dec. 6 at the Surrey Arts Centre. Audiences can cheer the hero, and boo the bad guys in this tale of magic, nasty villains, a good fairy, a horrible giant, a sweet princess, a cow and the biggest beanstalk ever. Retro pricing is in effect. See story page 15.

A mother’s kitchen

Baking with children stirs up priceless memories

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were going. To my complete astonishment the production was excellent. The Three Little Lewises were entranced. From then on a Christmas play, or pantomime, was in the cards. I count getting my 11-year-old jock to The Dancing Princess pantomime one snowy Christmas among *** my finest hours. Tradition Upon discovering al also meant he could boo the tr trekking up villains and cheer to CloverUrsula Maxwell-Lewis the good guys da dale Baptist he forgave me C Church for the Christmas and became the production’s Ev Eve Carol Service, which biggest fan. in included real candles until th the overflowing congrega*** ti tion posed an unholy fire Every year Santa delivered a ha hazard. new board game. A tradition As the kids became teens I which has, I presume, given announced one December 24 way to all players retreating that I would no longer harass nowadays to solitary cyber anyone into attending the worlds. What a pity. Oddly Carol Service. My son, voted enough, I recently delivered most likely to cheer at such a the old Pente game (the Greek reprieve, rendered me speech- strategy game, Five Smooth less by indignantly retorting, Stones) to its surprised, “Of course we’re going! It’s delighted, now 42-year-old tradition!” owner.

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his is what’s left of my first cook book. My mother has noted inside: “Ursula’s first Cook Book. Clarkson, Ontario. She was about 7, and spelt sugar ‘shooger’.” I can imagine her chuckling at my phonetic spelling. Thankfully both my spelling, and cooking, improved. Clearly the book was popular. It was first published in 1932, and republished in 1945. Since all the ingredients would have still been rationed when we left Britain, it must have been a Canadian purchase. On page 1, Rules for Little Cooks, instructs mini-chef to: Wash your hands. Put on your apron. Read your recipe carefully. Correct table setting is emphasized. The closing instruction is: “Sweep the kitchen and leave it in order.” Recipes include Fairy Gingerbread, Old King Cole Spinach, Circus Salad, and Penuche. Measurements and implements are all clearly sketched to compensate for the cook’s limited reading skills. *** Baking with children,

particularly for holidays, holidays stirs up priceless family memories. My son, Derek, and youngest daughter, Hilary, are both good main course cooks. Helene, my eldest daughter, prefers baking with an eye for decorating. Licking baking bowls, spoons, and Mixmaster beaters were talents honed early. Punching down newly risen bread dough was, I think, their favourite baking ‘job’. To this day all three insist that Christmas Wife Saver is a tradition. Although all are now in their own Alberta homes, Christmas Eve will find each of them layering

*** Another family tradition began when my youngest was about 8, and I was particularly broke. For $5 per person the Mormon Church was staging A Christmas Carol. I didn’t care how bad it was, we

Looking for the puurfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Bring your furry, scaly, feathery friends to Urban Safari Rescue Society to get professional photos taken with Santa Claus this Sunday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1395 176 St. Every pet will receive a digital copy of the best photo taken, and one 5x7 print. By donation (minimum $15 suggested). All money raised goes toward the care of more than 350 rescues and abandoned exotic animals, from spiders and turtles to iguanas, frogs, and snakes. Help make this Christmas a cozy one for all creatures, great and small. On Urban Safari’s website, there’s a wish list for its animals and educational programs. Currently topping the list are: building materials such as lumber, plywood, windows, rebar and wire mesh and concrete to create a floor for the classroom; landscaping plants; hay and straw for bedding and feed; a van in good working condition; a utility trailer; refrigerator and/or cooler in good working condition; chicken scratch; and cat litter. Urban Safari Rescue Society is located at 1395 176 Street in South Surrey. Donate online at urbansafari.ca. For information, call 604-5311100, or email info@urbansafari.com. – Cloverdale Reporter

Santa’s postal code is no joke Wish lists, pictures and drawings, funny jokes and favourite games – these are a few of the things kids write about in their letters to Santa. Every year, Jolly Old Saint Nick receives more than a million letters from children in Canada and around the world. The amazing thing is, according to Canada Post, every letter is read – and every letter Drop him a line, kids is answered. More than 6,000 Canada Post volunteers – staff and retirees – help Santa out. Letters are answered in the language the letter was written, including Braille. Address letters to: Santa Claus, North Pole, Canada, H0H 0H0. No postage required. Be sure to include your return address for his response. Canada Post advises children to pop their letters in the post before Dec. 16 to ensure a reply. – Cloverdale Reporter

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*** My three-year-old granddaughter cooks with both her parents. I wonder if she needs a cookbook and an apron...

– Ursula Maxwell-Lewis is founding editor and publisher of the Cloverdale Reporter

Winter wreath inspires cover

We’d like to acknowledge Carpe Diem Fine Florals for graciously hosting this year’s impromptu cover shoot. With no notice, Erin dropped everything in order to help us with a seasonal display for our cover photograph. – Cloverdale Reporter


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Foolproof Santa proof Creative ways to preserve Christmas magic

Art, awareness flourish among the blooms A Day at Stewart Farm, a watercolour by Audrey Bakewell

Surrey artists Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould team up for Paints n’ Bloom, Art Show and Sale, Dec. 4-6 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at GardenWorks at Mandeville, South Burnaby, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. There is also a beginner watercolour class Thursday, Dec. 3 at Mandeville. Cost is $30 (supplies included). Register at 604-538-4538.

Cosy campaign Retailer Urban Barn is holding its annual Blanket the Country in Warmth Campaign. To Dec. 6, with every $5 donation, a brand-new fleece blanket will be donated to Gateway Shelter in Surrey. Last year’s campaign saw the donation of 13,000 blankets, a number the company hopes to build on this

year, through the support of its customers. Local retail locations include #950 15045 32 Avenue, South Surrey, and at Unit F2 20202 66 Avenue in Langley. Gateway Shelter is an emergency shelter that houses up to 22 men and eight women. – Cloverdale Reporter

By Shana Vanderark With Christmas just weeks away, it’s the Eve before the big day that may have many parents worried. Social media, television and older children tend to leave little encouragement that Santa Claus will come to visit the little ones on Christmas Eve. With the rush of holiday shopping, gatherings and festivities of the season, parents may need some help to remind their little ones of the magic of Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick. Traditionally, carrots are left for the reindeer, cookies for Santa and perhaps a bit of a mess near the fireplace to prove that Santa did indeed visit. However, children are getting cleverer and their methods of investigating whether Santa actually exists have become more intense. They no longer look up at the sky hoping to see a sleigh full of toys being pulled by 10 reindeer, or stay up waiting to hear the pitter-patter of boots on the roof. Apart from NORAD, the online Santa Tracker, here are a few creative ways to remind your children that Santa visited:

Santa Claus arrives at last year’s Surrey Santa Parade in Cloverdale.

• Place a used Starbucks coffee cup with “Santa” written on it near the garbage can • Spread white glitter near the gifts and say that they are melted snow from the North Pole • Take a picture of the tree, photoshop Santa arranging the gifts and tell the children you ‘caught’ him in the act • Finally, for the a bit more humor, leave an empty bottle of “diabetes” medicine with San-

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ta’s name on it that he left behind. Seeing how Santa loves his sweets, he may have used all his pills. The holiday season is a magical time of year. As soon as it comes, it leaves just as fast. For the little believers that get excited to visit Santa at the mall, let’s make them feel extra special by showing them that Santa came to visit them too. – Special to the Reporter

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is the season to venture from the orange and black of Halloween to the holiday colors of green, red and gold. The holiday season is filled with many magical and vibrant colours to celebrate the festivities. Traditionally the colours of Christmas have been green, red and gold. But why? There are many thoughts as to why these pigments are classically associated with the holiday, some of which date back to the days of Adam and Eve.

Hopeful hue

Ancient symbolism From the jackets in Santa’s closet to the robes of the bishops, the colour red brings the bold reminder of religion during the holiday season. Red is thought to be associated to the apples in Eden and of the days of Adam and Eve. It also has links to new life, sacrificial deaths, and blood within Christianity. Additionally, red is visible on the ber-

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The many shades of purple, blue and even silver have been included in the seasonal palette to enhance the decorative effects of the traditional use of the colours gold, red and green.

ries that pop out of the holly plant and the roaring fire that keeps us warm during the cold winter days.

An elegant reminder Traditionally, gold was seen to be affiliated with the star that led the Three Wise Men. It was also associated with the warmth of fire and glow of candles. Gold is a reference of elegance and loyalty. It reminds us of family, friends and the comfort of being

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together at this time of the year. The décor of the holiday season brings the opportunity for people to be creative. The many shades of purple, blue and even silver have been included in the seasonal palette to enhance the effects. Regardless, the core colours of red, green and gold are always present to remind us that it’s the reason for reflection, tradition and remembrance.

Fresh from their award-winning appearance at the White Rock Torchlight Parade (“Best Novelty Float”), the Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society is set for their annual Christmas pantomime – Jack and the Beanstalk. Written by John Morely, the production has a talented and creative team at the helm: producer Lyn Verra-Lay, artistic director Mike Balser, choreographer Carol Seitz, and music director Timothy Tucker. Performances are Nov. 25 to Dec. 6 at the Surrey Arts Centre. The society is once again partnering with the Surrey Christmas Bureau. Audience members are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Christmas Bureau to place under the beanstalk. Last year, FVGSS cast, crew and audience members brought enough toys to fill three, overflowing And bring an unwrapped toy for the boxes for the Surrey Christmas Bureau. campaign. In classic panto style, cheer for the good guys and boo the bad guys as we follow Jack in a tale of magic, nasty villains, a good fairy, a horrible giant, a sweet princess, a cow and the biggest beanstalk ever. The show promises musical family fun for all ages. The musical theatre company first presented Jack and the Beanstalk in the 1980s – inspiring retro pricing for their 2015 Christmas venture. This year, tickets will be priced from $10 to $20 (plus service charges).

– Presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to 28 and Dec. 2-5, and at 3 p.m. Nov. 28-29, and Dec. 5-6. Call 604-5015566 for tickets.

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With the winter season coming after fall, trees are bare and the flowers wilted, it is a wonder why the color green would be associated to this time of year. It is precisely for that reason that green, which is vibrant in the holly plant, winter ivy and evergreen trees, is dominant at this time. Green is used to bring back the life into the dark days of winter. And in doing so, it allows us to be reminded of the growing earth, upcoming changes and the bright spring days to come.

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CHRISTMAS CALENDAR FAIRS, CONCERTS, SPECIAL EVENTS HOLIDAY TRAIN The Christmas Train at Bear Creek Park runs Dec. 4 to Jan. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (that’s when the last train leaves the station). From Dec. 4 to Dec. 24, meet Santa and bring your camera! Visit with Santa, receive a candy cane, take part in children’s activities on the planform, and take a ride through the Christmas Forest. The train leaves the station at 15 minutes to the hour and 15 minutes after the hour. Tickets $8.50 plus tax for adults and children. The train is closed on Christmas Day. Located at 13750 88 Avenue. Visit bctrains. com for more information, or call 604-501-1232.

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The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival entertained thousands at City Hall Saturday. Performers included Beatles tribute band Revolver and Sway: A tribute to Michael Bublé (right). There was also a visit from Frozen sisters Anna and Elsa, above, plus Surrey Firefighters, Mounties and Santa Claus.

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CLOVERDALE CHRISTMAS STOP & SHOP Over $500 in door prizes, 30+ vendors and crafters, 50/50 draws, face painting, Santa and kids craft corner, food. This is a fundraiser for Cloverdale Christian School. At 5950 179 Street., Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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event. Carols in the Country is set to take place Ded. 13 at the church, located at 1614 184 Street, with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10 and children are free. Refreshments will be offered following both concerts. For more, call 604-535-0543.

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Simplifying the Christmas season Great expectations? Here’s why I no longer dread the holidays like I used to

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t’s that time of year when some of my friends and family start stressing out about Christmas and I’m reminded of the days when I did too. It’s been quite awhile since then. Growing up my mother made a big deal out of every holiday whether it was Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day or Thanksgiving. Christmas was by far the most important and taxing of the holidays for her and she’d start preparing well in advance. Too many presents were bought for too many people using credit cards that would take months to pay off. She was also a hostess extraordinaire offering delicious appetizers, meals and desserts within our beautifully decorated home. Providing all of that brought her some enjoyment, but her obsession with trying to achieve perfection took its toll on her energy and spirit, resulting in

her feeling anxious, then joyous, then volatile and then depressed. In later years we realized she suffered from an undiagnosed mental illness that had her wound so tight that something as random as finding a tissue in one of our “just-for-show” trash baskets could cause her to fly off the handle. Less manic but similar to my mother in some of her obsessive and people-pleasing ways, I also went overboard at Christmas for many years. My list of folks to buy for was ridiculously long and I hand made a lot of the presents myself. The pressures of shopping, crafting, mailing out cards, decorating, socializing and later having to deal with my overspending had me dreading December 25th more than looking forward to it. I actually got to the point where I wanted to stop celebrating it all together and would

have if I wasn’t married to such a Christmas fan. Since having children, my strategy has become more lax as years pass. I no longer buy gifts for all our friends and relatives – only the children we see over the holidays. I’ll also buy for an adult if they

I only bake now if my kids are into doing it. Making and decorating sugar cookies or gingerbread houses can be tons of fun. raised us or raised the people that raised us; if they’re hosting an event we’re attending; or if it’s a picking-names-out-of-a-hat scenario. Gone are the days when everyone I cared about got a present. I will revisit that practice if I

ever strike it rich. Christmas cards are a thing of the past, too. I never went as far as writing an annual letter, but I used to make cards and mail them out with pictures of my kids to a large list of people. I stopped doing that out of necessity one year when my computer crashed and I lost my whole contact list. It was such a relief not having to do it I never did it again and not one person ever complained. Not to me anyway. I’ve never been into cooking but I used to bake for the holidays until I discovered how much easier and faster it is to buy from a store. I will only bake now if my kids are into doing it as an activity together. Making and decorating sugar cookies or gingerbread houses can be tons of fun. My Christmas decor is low key as well. A tree adorned with sentimental ornaments is displayed and we put out whatever festive

knick knacks are in the big bin stored under the stairs. Since minimizing my efforts I don’t dread the holidays like I used to. It certainly helps we usually travel out of town to visit our families at their houses and don’t have to do all the hard work. Spending time with people I love is all that concerns me at Christmas now and I wish my mother was still alive so we could visit her, too. Our relationship was so toxic and abusive we hardly saw each other the last 20 years before her death in 2013. My brother and I sure miss her though, and think of her often – especially during all the holidays that she tried to make special when we were young. The love in her heart was pure and our love for her is everlasting.

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Ellie King’s Puss in Boots is a sparkling version of the traditional fairytale, presented in British pantomime form at the Surrey Arts Centre in December.

tumes, fanciful sets, toe-tapping music, amazing special effects, and a zany cast of colourful stock characters, including the Dame, Fairy Queen, and Principal Boy. A family pack of four tickets is $85 (with individual tickets priced at $28 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for Groups of 10), making it a perfect holiday treat. Tickets available online or by calling the box office at 604-501-5566. Shows are Dec. 19, 20, 24, 26, and 27 (3 p.m.), Dec. 18-19 (7 p.m.). – Cloverdale Reporter

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Colin, the Widow Miller’s son, has nothing to his name but his cat, and his dreams. But there’s magic in the air, and, together with his enchanted kitty, he embarks on an amazing adventure, meeting kings, princesses and an ogre. What’s Christmas without a little panto magic? The whole family will enjoy Ellie King’s Puss In Boots, a sparkling version of the classic French fairytale, presented in true British Panto style by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company Dec. 19-27 at the Surrey Arts Centre. The show promises eye-dazzling cos-

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They’ve got you covered

WinterSong, seasonal spirit It’s one of the highlights of the Christmas concert season in the Fraser Valley – the annual fall concert by Langley Community Chorus. The choir presents afternoon performances of Wintersong: a Celebration of the Season. The second of three matinees is this Saturday, Nov. 28, at United Churches of Langley (Sharon United), located 21562 Old Yale Road, Langley, followed by Sunday, Nov. 29 at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 64 Street in Aldergrove. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for children 12 and under. Available at the door 30 minutes before the concert. All performances are at 3 p.m. Langley Community Chorus’s music di-

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The Surrey team of the 21st annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive was out collecting blankets and warm winter clothing in support of five local organizations: Surrey Memorial Hospital, Great Helping Hand Society, Hyland House, NightShift Street Ministries, and Surrey Urban Mission.

rector is Anita Coomba and the accompanist is Donna Phillips. Musical selections for the 2015 Christmas concert include classic and contemporary carols. The choir’s mission is to offer an inclusive and diverse singing organization with the goal of fostering a spirit of learning, fun, friendship, community and respect for all abilities. The group strives to foster an appreciation in the community of choral music, and to develop a high standard of musical performance. The group performs at seniors residences, hospitals, schools and in the community, along with providing student bursaries. For more, visit langleychorus.org. – Cloverdale Reporter


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Help homeless pets Surrey’s City Petcare Hospital has launched a major fundraising drive to help homeless dogs and cats this Christmas, promising to spay and neuter animals from the BC SPCA for free. The service will also include a tattoo, and pain medications, along with vaccinations, flea control and a complimentary nail trim. The clinic is accepting donations of toys, food, treats and cash. A challenge has been sent out to clients to bring in a donation with their visit and receive a routine visit at no charge from Dr. Jaswinder Bassi, who is hoping to do about 30 to 50 cats and dogs this season. City Petcare Hospital is located at 120 7218 King George Blvd., Surrey.

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More than 100 youth musicians are taking part in the Surrey Symphony Society’s Sounds of the Season, presented Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, 10238 168 Street. The concert features the Junior strings, intermediate orchestra and the youth orchestra. Music includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, All I want for Christmas, and the Egmont Overture. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and alumni. Reservations: gm.surreysymphony@gmail. com or at the door.

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Author shares her wilderness wisdom Dreaming of getting away from it all? She’s spent 30+ years off the grid

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aribou disappearing in the snow, 100 swans taking off from a frozen lake and the reflecting sunset over a lake mark a few of the highlights of nature from 30 years living off the grid for Chris Czajkowski. These very beautiful and moving sights are even more And the River Still Sings: intense when she’s alone. “I A Wilderness Dweller’s would think, Journey ‘I’m the only one By Chris Czajkowski seeing this, it’s Caitlin Press (2014) especially for me,’” she says, adding they’re “just magical experiences.” Her newest, and 11th, book – And the River Still Sings: A Wilderness Dweller’s Journey – is primarily a review of 30-plus years of remote wilderness living spanning her time at Lonesome Lake and Nuk Tessli in B.C.’s Chilcotin region, but the book also includes chapters on growing up in England and backpacking for a decade around the world. Czajkowski tends to get up at 4 or 5 and go to bed at 8 p.m. “When I’ve had visitors, they’re always amazed when I throw them out at 8,” she says. “So in that respect, I guess my life is a bit different.” She has a regular landline phone and satellite internet, which is the only way to have internet where she’s living now – three-anda-half hours from Williams Lake.

“I really have a hard time deciding whether it’s been one big vacation or just constant work,” she says. She didn’t take any survival skills courses but grew up in a very rural area and her parents had no money so they made everything, which she says could be kind of a survival skill. Nature in England isn’t exactly tooth and claw like over here, but as she travelled, she always enjoyed nature and just got into wilder and wilder places as she moved around, “I didn’t do a lot of completely being alone. I wasn’t alone for more than just one day, then it grew to a number of days in New Zealand, up to 10 days alone and I just kind of learned Chris Czajkowski as I went along, I did learn what a wonderful experience it was to have nobody around for several days,” she says. Being out in remote areas alone wasn’t scary either. “Not really. I have been scared. You meet a bear face to face and think ‘ohmygod what am I going to do?’ I’ve been charged by a bear but it eventually ran away, and I’ve always been frightened by the weather turned very bad and I’ve been in situations. “I’m a heck of a lot more frightened driving on the freeway,” she says.

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She does guiding for a living but not for hunting or fishing. “I’m just a tree hugger and flower sniffer and birds [watcher] and I’m interested in that side of nature pho-

tography and all that.” But life alone off the grid still can be stressful, but she won’t be moving into town, ever, she says. “There’s all kinds of stress. I have to work at not being overstressed actually. If I leave here, it’s going to be in a box. I couldn’t live in a town or city,” she says. The farthest away from a town or city she’s lived was a difficult trek getting to town in winter. “Nuk Tessli was the most difficult to get out in the winter, because it would be take me four days to snowshoe out,” she says. “Planes are not always available in winter, in summer there’s always a float plane if you really want one, if you can afford it.” For those who are interested in living away from civilization as she has, she says there’s nothing better, “[But I would] not recommend it to too many because it would get too crowded out here,” she laughs. “I’m amazed how people have written to me and said they were dithering about making a decision or not going to make a decision, not necessarily living in the wilderness, and said after reading my book, they have the courage to do that. I wasn’t looking for that. It’s very gratifying to think people get that out of my books,” she says. Chris Czajkowski’s recent book tour took her along Highway 16 in northwest B.C. In 2014, she give a book reading and slideshow at the Ocean Park Library in South Surrey.

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Want a chance to get ahead on your Christmas shopping? The Surrey Art Gallery Association’s (SAGA) annual Art & Craft Show & Sale is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Surrey Arts Centre. Visitors are invited to browse one-ofa-kind items from the SAGA Gift Shop, both to find gifts for friends and family – and to support local artists. Items for sale include pottery, jewelry, limited edition prints, hand-blown and slumped glass, original paintings, photography, artisan soaps, turned wood, fabric art and art cards. Attendees are also invited to bring a non-perishable food item to support our local food bank. Admission is free. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Surrey Firefighters host a tree chip Saturday, Jan. 6, 2016 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Surrey Fire Hall 8 (Cloverdale) at 1752 57 Ave., and at Newton Athletic Park, 7395 128 Street. All proceeds go to the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Foundation.

A slam dunk The Surrey Christmas Bureau (SCB) is inviting the public to its “Jingle Hoops” event on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kwantlen Park Secondary, 10441 132 St. Jingle Hoops is an all-inclusive, all ages, fun day of basketball where anything basketball-related goes The goal of the event is to engage the community and offer a fun, community-bonding outlet where individuals can be united by their love of basketball and sport – all while supporting children and families in the community of Surrey. Many schools and recreational groups are already on board helping to get players of all ages and abilities out to this event

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Season’s Greetings with all good wishes for the New Year

– especially the Kwantlen Park Leos and Kwantlen Park Leadership class. As well, SEMO Foundation is doing a tournament within Jingle Hoops to raise awareness and funds for the SCB’s Toy Depot and Christmas Hamper Program. The day will be filled with activities, a barbecue, concession, toy drive and lots of basketball fun. Those coming are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation for the SCB. If you are interested in getting your group involved and making spirits bright, give the Surrey Christmas Bureau a call at 604-581-9623.

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Cloverdale Business Improvement Association & Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce Presents

Sunday December 6th, 2015 4pm – 7pm Downtown Cloverdale Food Vendors, Kids Activities, Live Music Parade Starts at 5pm

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