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Adoptions, yes, but a shelter no more Education takes centre stage for BC SPCA in Cloverdale been abandoned and are able to By Jennifer Lang breed unchecked. The BC SPCA’s new Surrey EducaPeople abandoning their cats in tion and Adoption Centre in Cloverrental accommodations is also a dale opened its doors March 1 and major problem. already a dozen cats have found new “All these poor landlords get stuck homes, along with two puppies, a with these cats,” he said, explaining couple of hamsters and one a lack of adequate financial guinea pig. resources makes it imposGuinea pigs make great sible for people to afford to pets for newbie pet owners spay or neuter their pets – and families with young or pay a vet’s bill when their kids, according to branch pets become unwell. manager Rodney WeleThe BC SPCA’s Surrey schuk, because they’re active branch no longer takes in during the day (unlike strays or abandoned pets. hamsters), and relatively After the City of Surrey straight-forward to care for. ended its kenneling contract Rabbits, on the other Hop-ful ‘Buns’ with the BC SPCA last year, hand, may require more pathe shelter on 152 Street tience. He should know – he near 67 Avenue closed down. has four rabbits of his own at home. The new education and adoption To Weleschuk, the adoptions are centre is located on 5.5 acres the socia welcome sign that the new centre ety purchased at 16748 50 Avenue in is already having an impact when Cloverdale. And fortunately for Cloit comes to reducing the number of verdale residents, the Surrey Animal unwanted and overpopulated Surrey Resource Centre at 17944 Colebrook pets winding up at a shelter – or Road, which quietly opened last Auroaming at large. Surrey is home to thousands of See OVERPOPULATION / Page 3 feral cats – domestic cats that have

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Sonny, a mature male cat, enjoys an ear scratch from Rodney Weleschuk, branch manager of the BC SPCA in Surrey.

Input sought on Bose Farm Park

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A fern on a stump in the Bose forest, set aside as parkland.

By Jennifer Lang The future of one of the most recognizable profiles of the Cloverdale skyline – the Bose heritage forest – is the subject of an upcoming public meeting that will guide its planning and development as parkland. Cloverdale residents are invited to get involved in the planning and design of a park that’s being created on the site. Dubbed ‘Bose Farm Park’ after the historic farm property, the site represents a mostlyforested area of 7.4 hectares (18.3 acres). A preliminary open house is planned for next Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at A.J. McLellan Elementary school, 16545 61 Street. The will be information boards but no specific plans will be shown at the meeting. The focus will be on the property’s

heritage and the elicit ideas on what the staff, he added. While the city has done its own research park plan might look like. Residents can also complete an online survey on what into the heritage property’s background features they would like to see included. and history, there’s always more to learn. “We want to hear from them, The City of Surrey wants to maintain the site as a forested what they know of the property, park, with pathways, view- “It’s going to be because often when we do go points, seating areas and space to these open houses, we get to a great asset for know some of the background for natural play. “The forested area is really the neighbourhood that were weren’t aware of,” Uhrich said. a landmark in Cloverdale. As you’re driving along 60th east- and Cloverdale.” The original farm was founded bound, it really is a beautiful by Henry Bose in the late 19th - Ted Uhrich Century. Between 1912 to 1920, thing to see,” said Ted Uhrich, manager of parks planning, remuch of the land was cleared for farmland. search and design. Residents with information on the backThe property’s forested area was origiground of the neighbourhood are encourSee ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY/ Page 3 aged to share their knowledge with city

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Art walk JENNIFER LANG PHOTO

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paid for through the generosity of a local donor. Then there’s Sonny, a kitty who is fond of a gentle gust, is nearby, making referrals for strays a snap. scratch behind the ears. Weleschuk said the BC SPCA’s education and Weleschuk said the number of cats will be capped adoption centre complements what the city shelter at eight – making the field of feline adoption candidoes by fast-tracking the adoption process for over- dates less daunting to a potential pet owner. populated pets, like cats, rabbits and other small ani“When you have 40 cats, it’s like going into a sumals. perstore,” he said. “The Surrey Resource Centre is our friend,” WeBuns is a silky black rabbit who is a bit of an esleschuk said. “We’re even going to transfer animals cape artist. And Sam is a friendly, cream-coloured rat from there to here.” who loves to hang out with people. Twinkle and Star From Cloverdale, the BC SPCA will be working on are a pair of baby mice looking for new homes, and solutions that prevent animals there are several budgies chirpfrom winding up in shelters ing happily by the front window in the first place – spearheadwho are available for adoption. ing public education programs, The centre sells everything a liaising with animal rescue new pet-owner will need, from groups, and launching a spay/ stainless steel food bowls and neuter sponsorship program chew toys to hamster habitats for animals waiting to find new and bedding. “Exhibit A” is a fulhomes, bringing the cost of ly-equipped hamster kit, comadoptions down. plete with exercise wheel and The storefront and adoption food pellets. centre is already up and run“The whole idea is to make ning, and the property is home this a one-stop adoption centre,” to the society’s cruelty investigaWeleschuk said. One less stop on tions staff. the drive home puts less stress Future plans include adding a JENNIFER LANG PHOTO on the animal. chicken coop, bunny patch and Sam is looking for a forever home. Proceeds from retail sales will veggie garden, along with padgo towards helping more anidocks for housing cattle seized during investigations. mals, he added, explaining the B.C. SPCA receives This summer, the rural Cloverdale property will no significant funding from government. host the BC SPCA’s children’s day camps – an imporA team of volunteers will be recruited to help run tant outreach tool for education. the centre. Applications are available online. InterOn a recent tour of the education and adoption ested applicants will then be invited to an informacentre, a bunch of cuddly critters awaited forever tion session and undergo a criminal record check. homes. The BC SPCA Surrey Education and Adoption Patches is a mature male tabby who needed oral Centre is open noon to 5:30 p.m. daily, and from 2 surgery – an expensive, but compassionate move, to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

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nally identified as future parkland in the West Cloverdale North Neighbourhood Concept Plan, guiding future development. In a controversial move, about 200 trees from the Bose forest were felled last summer to make way for two new residential developments. Heritage buildings – a barn, dairy shed and family farmhouse – are being restored as a condition of development, and part of the lands from both proposals have been dedicated as parkland.

That, along with some additional land the city acquired as parkland a few years ago, will form Bose Farm Park. “I think it’s going to be a great asset for the neighbourhood, and Cloverdale in general,” Uhrich said. An environmental consultant has conducted an initial survey but will return to collect more information this spring to get a fuller picture of the land’s environmental values in terms of flora and fauna. “We expect to have a preliminary report in time for the first open house,” Uhrich said.

There will be a second open house later in the year, leading up to a preferred concept plan that will first be presented to the Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism Committee and city council before the detailed design will be completed. Meanwhile, updates will be posted on the city’s website. There’s currently no public access. It’s hoped the park will open in 2015.

For more information, visit www.surrey. ca/culture-recreation/14971.aspx or call 604-501-5050 or email parksrecculture@surrey.ca.

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AMERICAN VINTAGE TRUCK DISPLAY American Vintage trucks are coming to the B.C. Vintage Truck Museum at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds (6022 176 Street) Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Join us for a day of eating! The Fraser Valley Food Truck festival comes to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Family entertainment, face painting, colouring, Easter egg hunt, a magician and balloon twister. Bring out the whole family for a day of fun. Beer garden and live music. www fraservalleyfoodtruck.com OLD TIME DANCE Thursday, May 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Avenue., 1/2 block north of Fraser Highway on 184 Street. Hosted by the Surrey Old Time Fiddlers. Admission $3. Call 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363 for more information. BREAKFAST WITH THE BANK A fundraiser for the Surrey Food Bank, Friday, May 2 at the Bombay Banquet Hall, 7475 135 Street, Surrey, from 7-8 a.m. sharp. Join us in seeding the future in one hour of inspiration and information about the Surrey Food Bank. Free continental breakfast. Pledge your support to people like you and I, who struggle with life’s greatest challenges. For more information or to attend, contact your table captain or Katrina Albert at 604-581-5443. Surreyfoodbank.org. JUNIOR ZOO KEEPING COURSE FOR TEENS The next session of Urban Safari/Cinemazoo’s Junior Zoo Keeping course for teens will be starting May 3. We are taking registrations now. This unique course teaches basic zoo keeping techniques for animals of all kinds, careers working with animals, and much more. During the 8 week course there are 3 projects such as designing a zoo and hands-on work with animals. For information call 604 531-1100 or email: info@urbansafari.ca SPRING SALE Saturday, May 3 at the Surrey Covenant Reformed Church, 17400 60 Avenue Cloverdale. Entrance at the back of the building. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade raisin breads, cake loaves, cookies, pies, jams, mulch for your garden plants, crafts, gently-used goods and a lot more. Come for lunch: homemade soup and buns. Free coffee. All proceeds to the Surrey Covenant Reformed Church. CELTIC NIGHT Tartan Pride Highland Dance Team hosts a night of Celtic fun and entertainment. This year, we will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team, from the Joan Murray School of Dance in Cloverdale. Saturday, May 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Cloverdale Catholic Parish Hall, 17475 59 Avenue. All ages. Blackthorn and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band will be guest performers. Tickets are $15 For tickets and information, call 604-576-1619 or 604-5138407, email info@tartanpride.ca or visit www. tartanpride.ca

Awaiting the eclipse UDO ZURKWITZ PHOTO

Reader Udo Zurkwitz submitted this photo of an orange sunset over Cloverdale. It was taken at 8 p.m. from 164 Street and 61 Avenue on April 13 – several hours before last week’s lunar ecplipse.

Do you have a photo you’d like to share with Reporter readers? Email your entries to newsroom@ cloverdalereporter. com. Please include your name and a brief description of your image.

It’s time to rethink transit Buses, Skytrain – even street lighting and signage need to reflect the needs of an older population

he last 60 years of transportation design have been about getting young, mobile people to work. Now may be the time to find a way to make transportation safer and more usable for seniors. Before, no one cared about washrooms at SkyTrain stations, truly accessible bus stops and buses or other services that would make it easier for older people to give up the car and take transit. Before, nobody worried that our street lighting, signage, even our drivers’ licence system was inadequate for use by older people whose eyesight may be failing, whose reflexes are slow but who may still have a clean driving record. Before, no one cared that suburban living doesn’t support seniors, who may become isolated at home and dependent on government or volunteer services to get around.

The evidence is also clear that our accepted driver’s licence system is inadequate for older drivers. Although most stay off the road in risky periods, studies find the crash rate for people 70 and older older is similar to the crash rate of new drivers (those ages 16 to 24).

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Truly accessible bus stops and busses would make it easier for older people.

Now, though, as the grey tsunami begins to overwhelm public resources, it may be time to care. The evidence is already clear that transportation is inadequate for vulnerable, less mobile people. HandyDart is overwhelmed by people who need

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SENIORS SPRING TEA From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 29 at the Cloverdale Rec Centre, 6188 176 Street, Surrey, room 204. Be sure to join us for a fun-filled time with good food, entertainment and lots of laughter. Free. Call 604-218-3350 for more information, or email jworobec@gmail. com.

door-to-door service, so it’s time to take another look at how this service is used. Last year, for example, there were 42,418 service denials and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Is it time to take another look at how service to the most vulnerable is delivered? Yes.

Is it time to take another look at how our driver’s license system works? Yes. Is it time to take another look at how our transit system works for seniors? Absolutely, so we can keep our moms and dads safe, secure and healthy, and so it will be ready for us one day.

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EVENTS UKRAINIAN SOUL FOOD Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch will be available Friday, April 25 at a fundraiser at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 St., from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eat in, take away or ready for your freezer. Call 604-560-0152 or 604-5810313.

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Pool to open early

Cloverdale’s only public pool is opening a month earlier this spring, in response to demand from sports clubs and residents, while the city gauges public interest. The Greenaway Outdoor Pool will open May 12, the same date as Bear Creek Outdoor Pool. Mike Bola, president of the Cloverdale Community Association, said the pool was originally slated to open June 9 – weeks after two other city-run outdoor pools in Surrey will welcome their first swimmers of the season. But that wasn’t soon enough for swim club members and parents, who were concerned that they would have to go to Bear Creek Outdoor Pool or to the indoor pool at the Surrey Sports and Leisure Complex instead, Bola said. “We have a pool in Cloverdale, we should be able to utilize it,” Bola

said. The city operates eight outdoor pools, with Bear Creek and Sunnyside pools typically opening in mid-May, Greenaway in midJune and the rest in July, when public demand rises. Bola said the Cloverdale Community Association received emails from those who wanted to open Greenway pool in May, such as the Cloverdale Tritons Swim Club, and passed their concerns along to the city. He said he learned last week that the early opening for Greenaway will go ahead. Once the pool is open, the city will see if the public demand is there. In the past, when the weather is cooler, the city has seen little public demand outside the swim club’s practice times. To June 27, hours of operation will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday for the public swim, with

more openings on weekends (1:303 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday).

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Waste not, Cloverdale Regional Recycling is now open for business in Cloverdale. The business will accept free or purchase all forms of appliances, paper, metal, glass, electronics, light bulbs and fixtures, batteries, beverage containers, paint, solvents, pesticides and some plastics. Regional Recycling operates eight public recycling facilities in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Abbotsford, Whistler and Nanaimo. President Rod Lotzkar and his family have a long history in B.C.’s recycling industry (Pacific Metals started 1912). The new Cloverdale location,

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tion about B.C.’s recycling stewardship organizations. The theme of this event addresses the question: “Where does it all go?” For more information on this event, visit www.regionalrecycling. ca/cloverdaleevent or call 604-5766777.

a former Tireland at 5534 176 St., will be energy-efficient and is geared for with public convenience for Multi Material BC’s (MMBC) PPP stewardship program. Regional Recycling’s grand opening event takes place May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include an organic BBQ, entertainment, and informa-

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An event bigger than one-third of Surrey’s normal population filled the streets of Newton last Saturday at the annual Vaisakhi Parade. About 200,000 were expected to partake in the Sikh holiday’s parade, music, demonstrations and food on April 19.

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Clean socks are one of the biggest needs for people living on the streets. Thanks to the combined generosity of a local sports club and an athletic sports sock company, 300 pairs of brand new socks have been donated to The Front Room, a 24-hour drop in centre in Surrey. Aman Heran, director of AthElite Basketball, said he ordered custom-made socks for his basketball program from Your City Sports, a new company that makes athletic socks. The socks were delivered last week. For every pair sold, the company donates a pair to a homeless charity in the community. Your City Sports has now donated more than 2,500 pairs of socks to various charities in the Lower Mainland in the past four months.

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Vintage U.S. roadsters to visit

About 15 vintage American automobiles will be on display this Saturday at the B.C. Vintage Truck Museum in Cloverdale. The drivers will be crossing the U.S./Canadian border at Aldergrove and rendezvousing for breakfast before arriving in Cloverdale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 26, according to Harold Wellenbrink, classic car buff and member of the Surrey Heritage Society, which runs the museum. The B.C. Vintage Truck Museum is Surrey’s newest heritage attraction. It’s located at 6022 176 Street on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. – Cloverdale Reporter

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History buffs will be calling on Cloverdale June conference is open to anyone with an interest in history By Jennifer Lang The historic heart of Surrey will welcome delegates from across the province this June when the B.C. Historical Federation hosts its annual conference in Cloverdale. The two-day event is being held in partnership with the Surrey Historical Society. Part of the conference program includes a bus tour to Historic Stewart Farm, Camp Alexandra at Crescent Beach, and a walking tour of Cloverdale. There will also be a variety of programs of interest to local historians at the June 6 and 7 event, taking place at various local venues. The Honourable Judith Guichon, B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor, will be on hand at the Friday evening reception at the Surrey Museum, where the federation will showcase awards for historical

ANNOUNCEMENTS GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY SEMINAR AND SUPPORT GROUP Meets Thursdays May 1–June 26, 7–9 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Willoughby Church, 20525 72 Avenue in Langley. GriefShare features nationally 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? Stuck in Grief, and more. Each session is self-contained so you may join at any time. $20 fee includes workbook. To register contact Willoughby Church 604-5305959 or email info@willoughbychurch.com.

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writing. Surrey’s Re-enactors – professional actors who breath life into local history – will perform at the closing banquet. There will also be a history book fair that’s open to the public on Saturday, June 7 at the Surrey Museum, running from noon to 4 p.m. The British Columbia Historical Federation dates back to 1922 and is a collective organization of historical associations and museums working to build interest in B.C. history through research, presentation, promotion and advocacy. Registration is open to anyone with an interest in history. For details visit www.bchistory.ca/conferences/2014/index.html.

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Sleep. For many of us, that is easier said than done. But everyone needs sleep. No matter how much coffee or Red Bull you drink, there comes a time when your body just needs to crash. The reason is that your body needs this down-time to reorganize, purge, and detoxify. For example, your energy stores need to be replenished, the toxins built-up in your brain and nerves during the day need to be cleared, brain pathways from the day’s learning need to be sorted and reinforced. So, how can we get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night? First off, establish a healthy, well-rounded diet and lifestyle, as well as practice proper sleep hygiene, which includes keeping a regular wake and sleep pattern, avoiding stimulants (e.g. caffeine, nicotine, alcohol) too close to bedtime, exercising during the day, allowing for enough relaxation time before bedtime, reserving your bed just for sleeping, and avoiding daytime naps. Hormones (such as cortisol, thyroid hormones, estrogens, testosterone, progesterone) play an important part in our energy and sleep metabolism, so they must be well-balanced for a good night’s rest. If you are concerned about your hormones, chat with your physician or an experienced pharmacist such as Lyle Sunada on our team, or attend one of Lyle’s monthly seminars for the best options. A stressful job or lifestyle could have detrimental effects on your sleep, too, and should definitely be addressed; we have lots of integrative options for stress-management at CLOVERDALE PHARMASAVE, so come see us or

watch for an upcoming article for solutions. Your doctor should be made aware if you are still having trouble sleeping. You can also consider one of the following effective, natural, non-habitforming supplements. “Sleep Essence” by Flora is a collection of natural herbs traditionally used for calming and relaxation, including chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, linden, passion flower, and skullcap. It is intended to be used as a “tonic”, meaning that you take it regularly until your body gets back into a good sleep pattern, at which time you can taper the dosing. It can also be used regularly to combat restlessness and agitation. The tonic is 100% natural, and there are no hangover effects. “Sleepsmart” by Lorna Vanderhaeghe is another herbal formula available in a handy capsule form. It contains valerian and melatonin, so take more care in monitoring for drowsiness and other effects, especially if you are already on medications and supplements. Enzymatic Therapy’s “Sleep Tonight” has shown effectiveness in our clients for many years. The unique formulation consists of ashwagandha, L-theanine, magnolia and phosphatidylserine. Ashwagandha appears to reduce stress-related chemical messengers in the body as well as reduce anxiety. L-theanine induces alphawaves in the brain similar to those seen during the rapid-eye-movement stage of deep sleep. Magnolia is used for its anxiety-reducing effects. Phosphatidylserine is an important chemical in the body that diminishes with age. It can suppress the rise of “wakeful” chemicals in the body such as cortisol. Preliminary studies also suggest that phosphatidylserine may benefit involuntary muscle tremors, spasms, and urinary incontinence. Because they exhibit no side-effects or

interactions, homeopathics are ideal options for people already taking prescription medications and/or natural supplements for sleep. Options include “Neurexan” (tablets or liquid), which works great for people having trouble staying asleep, and “Rescue Sleep” (spray or liquid-gels), which can be used repeatedly in one night to help fall asleep and upon waking in the middle of the night. “Rescue Remedy” (drops, spray, lozenge, gum) and “Nervoheel” (drops or tablets) can be used throughout the day on a regular basis to keep stress-levels in check, which in turn could help a person get a much-needed night of rest. Just one bad night of sleep could affect your memory, give you a “fatigued look”, increase your chances of catching a cold, and make you more emotional and irritable. Chronic lack of sleep could give you bloodshot eyes, obesity, increased stroke risk, increased rate of diabetes, alteration of genes, even increase the risk of certain types of cancer. So, it is imperative to get your sleep under control as soon as possible. Remember: If you don’t snooze, you lose. (Christine and Fred Cheng are a passionate, charismatic sister-brother pharmacist team at their unique family-owned and operated Pharmasave in Cloverdale, BC. Their pharmacy celebrated its 30-Year Birthday last year. They specialize in natural remedies and compounding for both human and veterinarian use. Everything mentioned in their article is available InStore. They would love to hear from you! 604-576-2888; www. cloverdalepharmasave.com. Of course, before you begin any activity program or try any OTC supplementation, check with your physician and pharmacist.)

Hormone Balancing & Bio-Identical Hormones SEMINAR Thursday, May 22, 2014 • 6:30 - 9:00pm • Cloverdale Pharmasave Registration Required $10 (non-refundable) Receive a $10 Coupon valid towards purchase evening of the seminar. DEMO: Lorna Vanderhaeghe Line ENTER TO WIN: Lorna Vanderhaeghe Gift Basket This seminar will cover everything you wanted to know about hormone balancing and bio-identical hormones (erstrogen/estriol, progesterone, testosterone, etc.) including:

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Memory, relationships probed in SLTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest Play boosts directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief in the collective nature of creativity

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Actors Barry Walker, left, Mike Busswood and Aaron Elliott star in Surrey Little Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of The Drawer Boy, which opened last week and runs to May 17.

By Jennifer Lang The delicatelybalanced lives of two elderly farmers and bachelors are upended when a young actor from Toronto comes calling in The Drawer Boy, Surrey Little Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring production. Billed as a gently-humorous and poignant

look at relationships, the play is set in rural Ontario. White Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aaron Elliot is Miles, an actor who spends the summer on the farm, hoping to do research for a theatre project. North Vanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barry Walker is the tough-minded, stubborn Morgan, who cares for Angus

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(Langleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Busswood), who suffered brain damage and lost his memory during the London Blitz. Miles is fascinated by the story Morgan tells about their young lives together during the Second World War. But Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story begins to unravel as Miles delves into the details of the past, and reawakens memories in Angus. The Drawer Boy, written by Canadian playwright Michael Healy, is the SLTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry in the Fraser Valley zone Drama festival this May. Award-winning director/designer June Ainsworth is thrilled to have such a talented

cast, including Busswood, who has won 11 awards with Theatre BC for his past performances. Ainsworth noted the team has been eager to try out new ideas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working with the three actors in this play has reaffirmed my belief in the collective nature of the creative process,â&#x20AC;? Ainsworth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we have questions about the script, each of us has answers, imagery, and motivations to suggest.â&#x20AC;? The production opened April 17 and runs Thursdays to Saturdays (showtimes are 8 p.m.) to May 17. There are also three Sunday afternoon matinees: April 27, May 4 and May 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. For reservations, call 604-576-8451, email reservations@surreylittletheatre.com, or visit brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.surreylittletheatre.com.

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health & wellness

Staying Active in Cloverdale

A message from Stephanie Cadieux

British Columbians are staying healthier and living longer than ever before. There are approximately 700,000 seniors in B.C. and this number is expected to grow over the next decade. Last month, our government named Isobel Mackenzie B.C.’s first Seniors Advocate. We are the first province in Canada to have this position. As the voice of seniors in B.C., Ms. Mackenzie will work collaboratively with seniors, families and policy makers to improve care and resources for seniors. The Seniors Advocate will make recom-

There are numerous opportunities for Cloverdale seniors to keep fit and healthy at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. This 66,000-square-foot multipurpose recreation centre opened only three years ago and has changed the lives of Cloverdale residents of all ages for the better. Featuring three collegiate-sized gymnasiums, a large fitness/weight room and a variety of multi-purpose spaces this multi-generational facility offers fitness, educational and social activities and events for people of all ages. The City of Surrey introduced its first ‘functional training’ centre in Cloverdale. This weight room was uniquely designed integrating the functional training philosophy which allows individuals to strengthen their bodies based on mimicking everyday movement patterns. Rather than isolate muscle groups it is designed to allow muscles to work together as a cohesive unit, much like the way

our bodies function throughout the day. This type of training is known to create a better quality of life as injuries with everyday tasks are reduced. The state-of-the-art equipment and training areas and the ability to connect with trained fitness attendants at any time has greatly increased the variety of fitness classes and physical activities available to seniors. Some of the instructor-led fitness classes include, but are not limited to, Low Impact fitness, Chair exercises, yoga, and Seniors circuit weight training. Weight room orientations are available to anyone who would like to learn weight room etiquette and exercise techniques. The three gymnasium spaces are used for many sport, play and fitness activities promoting the Active for Life philosophy which is one of three key outcomes within Canadian Sport for Life in which Canadians remain active in sport and physical activity. In this stage, athletes and participants can enjoy

lifelong participation in a variety of competitive and recreational opportunities in sport and physical activity. The very active and evergrowing 55+ Pickleball and Table Tennis member club groups are just two examples of older people enjoying a recreational activity while reaping the benefits of maintaining their physical and mental health and quality of life. In addition to the seniors’ club group times, both of these activities, as well as other sports like badminton, volleyball, basketball and soccer are offered to adults of all ages. It is fantastic to see so many seniors keeping physically active and healthy and thereby maintaining their strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, to help reduce their risk of injury. However the Cloverdale Recreation Centre is not limited to fitness opportunities and also offers activities for adults 55+ in areas like performing and visual arts, languages, gardening, cards and

mendations to government and service providers in order to improve quality of life for seniors. Although many people will remain active and healthy as we age, some of us may experience health issues, loss of independence, financial burden and isolation. Therefore improving supports and services for seniors is vital in diverse sectors including health care, housing, transportation and income support. Improving our systems of care is critical as our population ages. As we age, all of us experience significant changes and transitions.

Our lives are enhanced when we maintain our physical and emotional health, social connections and a balanced lifestyle. Regular exercise and movement helps protect us by boosting energy, maintaining independence and preventing chronic disease. With mobility limitations regular physical activity matters even more. Good physical health is connected to good mental and emotional health. Physical and mental activity improves brain health and protects against memory loss. Nourishing supportive relationships with your-

self and others builds resiliency and improves mood. Socializing is also important to healthy aging; so make time for volunteering and being around people you enjoy. Today, seniors are more resilient, active and healthier than ever. We all must combat stereotypes, ageism and especially the devastating effects of elder abuse. Let’s work together to help ensure British Columbians age well.

See STAYING ACTIVE / Page 11

– Stephanie Cadieux is MLA for SurreyCloverdale and Minister for Children and Family Development

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Relax over tea, or tag along on a bus trip From page 9

games and much more. In addition there are opportunities to get involved through the special events, courses and workshops, and exciting bus trips. The seniors’ lounge is a great spot to relax with a cup of coffee or tea either catching up with a friend of simply enjoying the incredible view. Refreshments are available to purchase courtesy of the seniors chef and her crew of volunteers. They are also busy at work whipping up delicious homemade soups and sandwiches during lunchtime Monday through Thursday. A Cloverdale Seniors’ membership is only $21.25 per year and offers adults 55+ in years access to a variety of activity club groups as well as a discount on 55+ special events, bus trips and some registered programs. With the diverse selection of activity groups such as Computer club, Crib, Gardening club, Guitar club, Stamp club, Woodcarvers, just to name a few, there are many opportunities to connect with others who share similar interests. The seasonal special events are always well-attended and a lot of fun. Life doesn’t get much better

CITY OF SURREY PHOTO

With so much going on for seniors, there’s something for everyone at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. The seniors lounge erupted in Canadian pride when Canada won the gold medal hockey during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

than when you’re with a fun group of people enjoying a good meal over laughter and delighting in en-

tertainment. Another aspect of the Cloverdale Recreation Centre is their partner-

ship with various agencies to offer informational sessions on a wide array of topics such as mature driv-

ers workshop, living a full life with chronic health conditions, personal safety tips and much more. Through the Seniors’ Forums taking place at various recreation centres throughout Surrey’s communities, seniors and their caregivers receive valuable information on various legal, safety and support resources available to them. These forums are offered in other languages as well in order to serve the multicultural needs of Surrey’s diverse population. This article only touches on some of the activities and programs available to seniors so we invite you to drop in for a visit to check out everything we have to offer. With all these great opportunities one can see that life truly begins after 55! For more information on any of these or other programs please visit www.surrey.ca/seniors, call 604-598-7960 or drop in to the Cloverdale Recreation Centre at 6188 - 176 street.

– Patricia Wong is the community services assistant at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre.

C LOV E R D A L E S E N I O R S S E R V I C E S

ADULT 55+ REGISTERED PROGRAMS & EVENTS:

If you’re 55+ years – Become a Member! Easy & Affordable! Yearly Individual Centre Seniors’ Membership ............................ $21.25 Yearly Multi-Centre Seniors’ Membership $59 A Seniors’ membership gets you access to a variety of fun 55+ member group activities. Quilters, Knitters, Cribbage, Pickle Ball, Stamp Club, Garden Club, Glee Club, Choir, Guitar Club, Table Tennis, Computer Club, Woodcarvers and many more! A membership also offers a discounted rate on some registered activities.

NEW Purchase a One Year Seniors (60+ years) Full Facility Pass (for drop-in admissions to fitness centers, fitness classes, gymnasiums, swims and skates at any City of Surrey facility) and get a FREE Multi-Centre Senior’s Membership (for 55+ member activities)!

Spring Tea

Circuit Weight Training

Put a spring in your step and join us for an afternoon tea. A delightful afternoon with savoury bites and sweet treats, followed by entertainment. $7 Member / $9 Guest 4361306 Th May 29 11:30am-1:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre

This group exercise format will help you become acquainted with weight room exercises while you train both your cardio and muscles. 8 Sessions $47.25 Non-Member / $35.50 Member 4354477 Tu, Th May 20 9:15am-10:15am 4354478 Tu, Th May 20 10:30am-11:30am Cloverdale Recreation Centre

Summer’s Here Bar-B-Q We’re dusting off the Bar-B…Summer is here! Join us for a fun afternoon as we celebrate the start of summer with a delicious lunch followed by entertainment. $8 Member / $10 Guest 4361307 Th June 19 11:30am-1:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre

55+ Bus Trips Britannia Mine Museum Tour 4359197 W April 30 Port Townsend (USA) 4359198 T May 6 Orpheum Theatre Tour 4363718 Th May 8 Sea to Sky Gondola 4359195 W May 28 Century House & New West Quay 4363719 T June 17

Cloverdale Recreation Centre 6188 176 Street 604-598-7960 www.surrey.ca/seniors

Osteoarthritis Fitness Focus on joint stability, posture, light resistance training and safe stretching. 8 Sessions $47.25 Non-Member / $35.50 Member 4354484 Tu, Th May 20 10:45am-11:45am Cloverdale Recreation Centre

Chronic Pain Management Workshop Learn tips on how to work better with health care professionals to manage chronic pain.

Bring Your Own Laptop Computer Classes Learn about your computer in a small-sized class with a patient, friendly instructor, Participants must provide their own laptop and have the appropriate software for the course. Call 604-598-7960 for individual course details. • • • • •

Getting Started – Computers for Beginners Email & Internet for Beginners Organize Your Computer Files Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

FREE (Pre-registration Required) 4360285 Tu May 6 2:00pm-4:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre

Joint Protection Workshop Learn strategies to protect your joints, reduce pain, prevent further joint damage and more.

FREE (Pre-registration Required) 4360286 Tu June 17 2:00pm-4:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre

To register go to www.surrey.ca/register or call 604-501-5100

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Lawn Bowling – a great outdoor activity By Dorothy Bishop Surrey Lawn Bowling Club Lawn bowling is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called bowls) closer to a smaller white ball (the “jack”) than your opponent is able to do. Lawn bowling is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, physical activity, pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. Overall health benefits include: improved fitness, improved coordination and skill development, increased confidence and self-esteem, and increased social contact. One of the best kept secrets in Surrey is our Surrey Lawn Bowling Club located in Clayton Park (185113-70 avenue) since 1969. Although we are

small in numbers having less than 60 members, we are big on activity, with league and dropin play, hosting tournaments and visitations from other clubs, and providing instruction to local school groups. We also hold fun days for family and friends where we challenge them to complete our greens “obstacle course” and compete for prizesl. During the winter months we continue to use our clubhouses for regular get-togethers including card playing and potluck dinners. Our club is completely run by our volunteer members and we invite you to join the fun and stay active. New members are always welcome! For more information please visit www.surreylawnbowlingclub. ca or email us at surreylawnbowling@hotmail.com.

Enjoying the ‘Spice of Life’ in Cloverdale

You often hear the familiar cliché variety is the 604-531-9400, extension 3. spice of life meaning you should try many differ– Patricia Wong is the community services assistant ent kinds of experiences, because trying different at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. things keeps life interesting. That is certainly the goal of the community meal program offered at various centres throughout Surrey. This program offers older adults the opportunity to enjoy a hot nutritious meal in a group setting. These seniors meet new friends and engage in socialization so they stay connected with people and the community. A seniors worker is on site to answer questions, provide resources and offer referrals. Through partnership between Seniors Come Share Society, the City of Surrey and the Cloverdale Seniors Advisory Complete Denture Services: Board this program is • Full & Partial Dentures offered at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre on the • Dentures over implants 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and runs • Relines & Repairs 11:30am to 2:00pm. For only $8 a delicious • Lab on premises nutritious lunch is provided which includes the meal, dessert and coffee or tea followed by an entertaining presentation. As space is limited, pre-registration is required for these meal programs. For more information or to reserve your space, 5632 - 177B Street, Cloverdale please call the Come www.cloverdaledentures.com Share Society’s Meal Program Coordinator at

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An ideal hobby for all ages and budgets

By John Jackman Stamp collecting, one of the world’s most popular hobbies, is one that may be enjoyed by people of all ages, without a large outlay of money. It is also an ideal hobby for people living in smaller quarters, since initially an album and the accessories will fit into a small suitcase or drawer. A collector should start with a pair of stamp tongs, to pick up and handle the stamps without creasing or leaving finger marks, a magnifying glass, a stamp album and stamp hinges, or stamp mounts. Never use Scotch tape for mounting stamps, as the gum will leach through and ruin the stamps. At the start most people will save stamps from all over the world, but in time most collectors decide to specialize on a few countries, or a theme, such as aircraft, transportation, flora, fauna etc. It is a common practice to use a three ring binder, to

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John Jackman, coordinator of the Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club, holds a British 10£ stamp.

hold quadrille pages, available at any stamp supply store. With these pages the collector may arrange the stamps in an attractive layout. If ordinary pages are used be sure to use only acid free paper. Some collectors prefer to sort and store the stamps in stock pages, which are pages with a series of of full width slots, in either a manila or clear glassine finish. To remove the stamps from an envelope, or other material, it only requires cool water to float them off, it is advisable to thoroughly rinse the stamps to remove all traces of the adhesive. Always sort the stamps prior to soaking, keeping any stamps that are on coloured paper for careful attention, preventing the colours from running and spoiling other stamps. When the collection has grown, some people get serious, with the term philatelist applying to them, purchasing a watermark detector, perforation gauge and an ultraviolet light. These items will show differences, which are not visible to the naked eye,

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Rockly Austma’s Cuban stamps.

sometimes representing a large difference in the value of a stamp. There are many stamp clubs locally, where a novice collector is welcomed and besides getting friendly advice, they are able to exchange duplicates, or purchase stamps at a reasonable price. One such club is the Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club, which meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For further information, call John at 604-5743181. – John Jackman is the coordinator of the Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club.

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Oneness GoGos The Oneness Gogos of White Rock/South Surrey group is working under the auspices of the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers raising children orphaned by HIV/ AIDS. We meet on the fourth Monday of the month 1-3 p.m. upstairs at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Newcomers welcome. For more info, email onenessgogos@gmail.com. The Versatiles As seniors, entertaining our community and giving back is part of what we do. We need some new blood in the group and Cloverdale is our base of operations. Give us a call at 604-613-3116 or drop in to the Cloverdale Legion any Monday at 12 noon and ask for Susie. Having fun is our priority, come see us and find out what we are all about. Our oldest member is 90 and trying for 100. Singers wanted Do you like to sing? if so, come and join the Silvertone Singers. It is a Seniors Community Choir and we practice on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Cloverdale Rec Centre at 62 Avenue and 176 Street. We sing a large variety of music and entertain at senior care homes and assisted living homes. Even though we sing our music in parts, we do not hold auditions. Everyone is welcome. Recent research indicates that singing can reduce snoring. For more information, please call Marli at 604-574-0962.

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Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Cloverdale BIA launched a business alert called Heads Up! The prompt email alerts are sent to local businesses, warning of suspicious individuals

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Notes from the Backstretch...

Big wins for long shots Easter weekend Contributed Who says you can’t win big money at Standardbred racing?

Over the Easter weekend at Fraser Downs, the Easter Bunny was laying long shot winners

instead of chocolate eggs. There were 20 races over the two-day period,

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duced a $56.60 winner when Credit Card Junkie upset the best female horses on the grounds. Trainer/driver Scott Knight kept things rolling when he won with Panic At The Disco producing a $43.10 win ticket. Easter Sunday produced a couple of whoppers as well. In the fifth race, Yanotherhos, returned $65.30 and Tahuya Clem C paid $108.20 to end the day in the 10th race. Congratulations to the long shot players. Congratulations also go out to Don Monkman Jr. The veteran driver recorded his fastest drive ever when he won the first race on Sunday with American Venture from the Keith Clark stable in 1:51.4, which is only one second off the track record. This Friday night (7

p.m. April 25) kicks off the final weekend of Standardbred racing until Sept. 4 at Fraser Downs. Four stake races will take place and an estimated $250,000 will be paid out by the time the evening ends. Saturday, April 26 will be a great day of racing at the track, a special post time of 12:45 p.m. will be the start of the Standardbred Canada Western Region Drivers Championship. Bill Davis, Jim Marino and John Chappell from Fra-

ser Downs will compete against Alberta Drivers Brandon Campbell, Travis Cullen and Gerry Hudon. Also joining the competition will be Richard Remillard from Saskatchewan and Don Howlett from Manitoba. The top two finishers will go to the National Championship Aug. 28 in PEI and the winner of that event will represent Canada at the World Championship early in 2015 in Australia. Come out Saturday afternoon and cheer on Davis, Marino and Chappell in their quest to become Canada’s best. The 125th Thoroughbred season kicks off in Vancouver at Hastings Park on Sunday. The first post time is 1:50 p.m.

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Feeding wildlife can do more harm than good.

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dilution to prevent disease outbreaks; • Feed only seasonally when natural resources are limited; • Consult your local bird feed or nature store to determine the right feed for the season and the species; • Place feeders in protected areas, out of the rain, snow and wind;

Feeding wildlife may seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems for species like squirrels, raccoons, deer and bears. Wild animals who get used to a hand-out will often take the easy route despite ample natural foods being available – even in urban areas. Although it might seem harmless and cute to feed a squirrel on a park bench or ducks at the local pond, these activities can lead to increased habituation. Fed wildlife can become dependent on unreliable food sources and suffer nutritionally when given inappropriate foods.

Habituated wild animals are also more susceptible to predators and vehicle collisions, as they lose their fear of people and the associated flight response. In other cases, wild animals who have been fed regularly can develop food-seeking aggression and can become hostile towards people and pets. Human carelessness can also lead to urban wildlife becoming habituated. Putting garbage out the evening before pick-up, using non-wildlife-proof bins, keeping pet food outside, leaving fallen fruit on the ground and littering can lead to situations where wild

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• Keep cats indoors and ask your neighbours to do so as well;

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Time to take the train Like most British children of my era, I was an enthusiastic Train Spotter

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ay 1, my late motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming birth date, prompts me to reflect on the possibility that she, and British Rail, are solely responsible for my passion for rail travel. I first rode the rails from the Orkneys (where my naval officer father was based) to Ayrshire during WW11. Mother was pregnant (with me), and the Caithness to Saltcoats trains were packed with optimistic young servicemen shipping out to fight for king and country. Lurking in motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin luggage was baking, a luxury in rationed Brit-

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ain, from her landlady for the long unpredictable journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those boys looked so young,â&#x20AC;? she recalled wistfully. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew many wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be coming back, and treats would be in short supply where they were headed. So, I just opened the

luggage, fished out the cake tins, and shared the wealth.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was also lugging Judy (my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pekinese),â&#x20AC;? she chucked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We later discovered she was also pregnant. Presumably a parting gift from the landladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skye Terrier.â&#x20AC;? Years later, my cousin and I were shuttled between Scotland and England â&#x20AC;&#x153;In care of the guardâ&#x20AC;?. I was 11 and Isla was nine. We travelled in the guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s van (caboose), shared his tea, and were met by family in Leicester hours later. My retired cousin, Euan, travels only by train. We suspect he never gets off. A return

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