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Cloverdale’s single screen cinema closes after 67 years of movie magic Burghardt’s hopes of securing another longBy Jennifer Lang term lease and effectively pulling the plug on This weekend marks the final reel for the the Clova’s hoped-for digital sequel. Clova Cinema, one of the last movie theatres Burghardt won’t miss sweeping up popin the region to rely on 35mm film. corn, but he will certainly miss his nine coBuilt through the sale of community bonds, workers and the patrons. the Clova Theatre opened in Au“It’s a dream job. I would congust 1947, entertaining successive tinue to do it if I could,” he said. generations of movie fans and He won’t miss dealing with film creating new ones. companies, either. Even before The single screen cinema has the number of new movie titles played host to weddings, concerts released on film dwindled with and plays, a celebration of life, the digital revolution, distributors countless first dates, and first were making it difficult for small movies. businessmen like Burghardt to Those in the know bring their turn a profit, insisting on excluown containers for discounts on sivity and a greater share of box popcorn and drinks, and drag office receipts. sleepy youngsters in PJs to the “In a way, I wasn’t my own night’s double bill. Craig Burghardt and his The 176 Street marquee boss,” he said. “The film companies, I won’t miss. It markedly family bought the business in changed over the past 10 years.” August 1996, pledging to offer Th e movie-going public’s habits have an evening’s affordable entertainment, and a changed, too. firm commitment to the community, helping “Honestly, it’s harder to get people out to schools, sports teams and non-profits raise the movies,” he said, pointing to the rise of an estimated $100,000 through rentals and home digital services like Netflix and vastly sponsorships. improved TV offerings in recent years. Sixty-seven years on, the Clova faces an He’s not sure what he’s going to do next. ending no Hollywood screenwriter would have the heart to devise. In March, the See STAFF / Page 3 building was sold to a local church, ending
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Clova Cinema manager Samantha LeDrew threads last Saturday night’s early show movie – Tammy – onto ‘Ethel’ the Clova’s 35mm film projector. It’s an original, like its twin, ‘Martha,’ who packed it in a while back.
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Above, Clova Cinema employee Randi Buchanan changes the marquee last Saturday, and at lower right, patrons mingle with the owner’s dogs in the cinema lobby. Below are film canisters, a rare sight in a digital age.
“There are no job offers on the table,� said Burghardt. “I’ll probably take a couple of months off and reassess things. Most people ask me what I’ll do after it closes and I say, ‘I’ll probably cry for a week.’� Despite the looming closure, staff – some of whom have worked at the Clova for more than a decade – have “stuck with it to the end,� he said. “They’ve all hung in there. I didn’t even ask them that.� Rather than go quietly into the darkness, the cinema presents a classic and classy finale, starting with Friday night’s screening of the ultimate cult film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, at 9:30 p.m. (costumes and props encouraged), the Second Annual Amazing Race Cloverdale
on Aug. 2, followed by ABRA Cadabra, a tribute to the music of ABBA later that night. The Clova says adieu after 67 years Aug. 3 with a scavenger hunt at 1 p.m., followed by the Great Clova Auction, where fans can bid on a piece of Clova history. As its final act, the Clova Cinema is going out the same way it debuted on May 26, 1947 – by playing the movie Dead Reckoning, a film noir starring Humphrey Bogart and Lizabeth Scott. Back then, patrons paid $1 for the privilege – opening night was a fundraiser for Surrey Memorial Hospital. This time it’s on the house. Tickets for all events – except Dead Reckoning, which is playing for free – are on sale now at the box office at 5732 176 Street, Surrey. Visit www.TheClova.com.
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Actors Elyse Maloway, Joseph Balint and Dylan Coulter star in Bard in the Valley’s production of Julius Ceasar. EVENTS BARD IN THE VALLEY PRESENTS JULIUS CAESAR Shakespear’es Julius Caesar is playing on the Spirit Square Stage in Douglas Park in Downtown Langley – 20550 Douglas Crescent – on Thursday, July 31, Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. All performances are free. We’ve had people in the audience from ages 3 to 98. For more information, visit www. bardinthevalley.com. 11TH ANNUAL CLOVERDALE BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday, Aug. 16 in historic downtown Cloverdale. Various locations. Includes the Surrey Show ‘n Shine car show, vendor market along 176 Street, Kids Zone at Clover Square Village, Race Car Zone, pie-eating contest and more, including an art festival. For more information, call 604-576-3155 or visit www. CloverdaleBIA.com. DISCOVERY SATURDAY: FIBRE CRAFTS FESTIVAL Presented by the Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave., Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Celebrate heritage crafts like spinning, knitting and weaving with this family-friendly, fun and interactive exploration of all things fibre! Crafts, demonstrations and displays. Visit www.surrey. ca/heritage.
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Wake up and see the eyesore The old Cloverdale Mall site has been on council’s agenda for 20 years, says Judy Higginbotham Last week’s story on the future of Cloverdale West Village and the evident frustration further delays are causing Cloverdale’s business leaders (“‘Neglectful. Insulting. A mess’,” July 24) elicited some strong responses online, too. Here are comments from readers the story generated at www. cloverdalereporter.com:
Wake up, council Bravo, community leaders acting on behalf of business in Cloverdale. This site has been on council’s agenda for more than 20 years and has had three or more plans presented and it is still not developed. More to the point it has been put on the back burner. Lip service from council does not
count and the City Development Corporation has, under council’s direction, put the money into council’s priority – the new City Hall. Clean Surrey – Green Surrey does not apply to Cloverdale. Wake up, council, and put some resources behind a community eyesore that deserves attention.
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This presentation of empty land for redevelopment is a poor first visual of an upcoming destination, shopping-friendly area of historic Cloverdale. Come on, Surrey, let’s not put all our eggs in the new Central City centre.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Online registration is available for Heritage BC’s annal conference, Sept. 26-27 in Cloverdale. The theme is Building Bridges. For more information about Heritage BC or to register, visit www.heritagebc.ca.
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To the editor; Re: “A partnership in bloom,” July 10 The article about Milieu Family Services is important as it enlightens the public about the value of community service and the dedicated, hard-working volunteers referred by this agency. The young volunteers were willing, able and very engaging with Cloverdale Country Farms customers. I personally had great encounters with these young people and was impressed with their wonderful attitude. Some of these volunteers became paid
CLOVERDALE SENIOR’S STAMP CLUB The Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 1 p.m., at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 Street. Beginner and advanced collectors welcome. Info: John at 604-5743182.
post-traumatic stress as well as the National Youth Track & Field Championships with Athletics Canada, helping young aspiring Olympians follow their dreams. When Ms. Fraser left Cloverdale Country Farms she ensured the Milieu Family Services program continued under the new management. Let’s make sure people who go that extra mile to improve the lives of others, as humble as they may be, receive their due recognition. Ted Stout
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CLOVERDALE HORSESHOE CLUB Cloverdale Horseshoe Club Pitching Season is April 1 to Sept. 31 with practice nights at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 17886 64 Ave., Cloverdale. Pitching shoes is a healthy activity for all ages. And great family fun, for more information check out our web page at www.cloverdalehorseshoeclub.com also call Jim at 604-585-6831 or Cheryl at 604-5938193.
employees and were mentored in all aspects of retail sales. The error in the article is about the champion who initiated this mentorship opportunity at Cloverdale Country Farms. It was Wendy Fraser, previous Manager of the Garden Centre and Angela Patrignani, then employment specialist for Milieu. Credit should be given where credit is due. Ms. Fraser was also an ardent supporter of social programs which included fundraising for the Veterans Transition Program, helping Veterans with
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Police are asking businesses in the 17700-block of 56 Avenue in Cloverdale to check their surveillance footage to help solve a recent break-in. Sometime around 2:47 a.m. on July 16, Cooperators Insurance Services in Clover Square Village was broken into. The front glass door was smashed, allowing the suspect to gain entry and rummage through the front reception desk and an office in the back. A laptop was stolen. The suspect left via a rear door and was left unlocked. The Surrey RCMP’s dog unit tracked a suspect to 184 Street, but the suspect remains at large.
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Municipal election central Are you thinking of running in the next municipal election or just wondering who to vote for? The City of Surrey has launched an elections website that aims to keep voters up-to-date on the upcoming civic elections on Nov. 15. The site, www.surrey.ca/election, is computer and mobile friendly, and can be accessed on desktop, tablets and mobile devices. Stay up-to-date on voting locations, candidate profiles and election events. There is also a blog inviting members of the community to highlight the issues and concerns they’d like to see addressed by the candidates, plus links to local news and columns. – Cloverdale Reporter
Surrey survey Surrey residents are being asked to share what they love – and what they dislike – about their city. SurreyCares is asking residents to complete an online survey that will be available until Aug. 7 and poses questions about different aspects of life, such as crime, health, transportation, youth, education and poverty. The study, called Vital Signs, will provide information to non-profit agencies, government and residents of Surrey for the purpose of better targeting their resources, a media release said. To take part, visit www.surreycares.org/2014-vital-signs-survey. – Cloverdale Reporter
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6 The Cloverdale Reporter Thursday, July 31, 2014 B.C. VINTAGE TRUCK MUSEUM – HELP WANTED! The Surrey Heritage Society is looking for volunteers to help out with the new BC Vintage Truck Museum (6022 176 Street) located on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. The museum is open to the general public on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every week through the year. We will teach you about
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There’s a familiar face at the helm of the Cloverdale Legion, where Pat Ostrom has been elected president for the 2014-2015 term. Ostrom, who has served as president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 in previous terms, was elected in May. Frank Redekop will serve as past president. The new executive officers for Branch 6 and the Ladies Auxiliary were installed July 4. Anne Sharkey will serve as first vice president, and Deana Johnson has been elected second vice president of Branch 6. The following have been elected directors: Derek Cook, Darcy Copan, Jay Fisher, Earle Fraser, Pat Keeping, Scott MacMillan, Ken Marjoram, and Glen Thomsen. Barry Zuk is Sgt.-at-Arms. The Cloverdale Legion Ladies Auxiliary election took place May 21. Jan Campbell-Brewer has been elected president, Janet Kozakow vice president, Marilyn Chepil secretary, Sandi McGill treasurer and Ginette Grenier Sergeant at Arms. Debra Hagen, Merle Harrop and Anne Knight will serve as executives at large, and the following are zone delegates: Rosemary Allen, Anne Knight and Sandi McGill (alternate). With more than 1,790 members, the Cloverdale Legion is the sixth largest Royal Canadian Legion in Canada, and is in the middle of a membership drive. The branch has set a goal of 2,000 paid members by the end of 2014. – Cloverdale Reporter
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Fort Langley National Historic Site is hosting a number of special events in August, starting with Brigade Days over the B.C. Day long weekend. From Aug. 1 to 4 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) join HBC workers, aboriginal traders and trappers as they swap stories, play music and show off traditional skills at the fort, built in 1827. Check out a large period encampment, and welcome the arrival of the fur brigades – a re-enactment involving canoes at 1 p.m. Aug. 4. Aug. 17 is Fab Forts Day, a day to celebrate the building of the nation with historic weapons and family-friendly activities. Explore the heritage garden and feed farm animals at the authentic Hudson’s Bay Company fort at Fort Farm Fest, running Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Fort Langley’s workers operated a 2000-acre farm. Watch a cooper make a barrel, and compete in the farm relay and watch farm-related demos. Note: Admission fees apply. For more information, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley. The Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada is located at 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley, B.C. – Cloverdale Reporter
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Heritage BC comes calling Online registration is now available for Heritage BC’s annual conference. The conference will take place Sept. 26 and 27 in Cloverdale and will focus on the them “Building Bridges,” which will “bring together diverse individuals and organizations interested in exploring the links between heritage, the environment, culture, tourism and the economy,” a news release states. This year’s conference is significant, says Heritage BC board president Janice Henry. “After several years of small, scaled back confer-
hands-on activities for the whole family.” Featured presentations include Snapshots of Surrey History, a walking tour of historic Cloverdale, a visit to the B.C. Vintage Truck Museum, a guided tour of the Surrey Museum’s Every River Tells a Story exhibit, and a genealogy presentation at the Cloverdale Library, home to one of the largest collections of family history and genealogy resources in western Canada. For more information, visit www.heritagebc.ca.
ences, Heritage BC’s 2014 conference marks a return to a robust format with lots of opportunities for learning, sharing and meeting with colleagues from across the province,” Henry said. The conference will feature plenty of interactive workshops, providing a hands-on learning experience for conference-goers. “You don’t have to be a heritage buff to enjoy this year’s conference events,” according to executive director Kathryn Molloy. “Come learn about Cloverdale history or visit our marketplace, with heritage artisans and
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Is your dog or cat brushing regularly? Unfortunately gum disease – called periodontal disease – is the most common disease in dogs and cats. In fact, by two years of age, an estimated 80 per cent of dogs and 70 per cent of cats have some form of gum disease.
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organs. Left untreated, gum disease may shorten a pet’s life span by as much as two years. Is gum disease painful? Yes! Pets with gum disease have sore mouths and may have difficulty eating. As gum disease progresses, your pet may begin to chew on only one side of his mouth, or drop food from his mouth as he eats. He may lose his appetite altogether. These can all be signs of oral pain. Pets may also be reluctant to groom, chew on toys or socialize. However, in many cases, gum disease may be present without any obvious signs of pain – and still be a significant welfare concern.
What can you do? Prevention is the key. Just as with people, regular brushing is important for pets. Ideally, brush your pet’s teeth every day or at least every other day. Your veterinarian will demonstrate the best brushing method. Many animals are uncomfortable with having their mouths touched at first. The trick is to approach toothbrush training the same way you would other types of training: with patience and praise. Avoid human toothpaste, which may contain too much fluoride and irritate your pet’s gastrointestinal system.
What is gum disease? Gum disease is an infection between the tooth and the gum. Food particles and bacteria collect along the gum line and form soft, sticky deposits called plaque. Over time, minerals in the saliva harden the plaque into yellow-brown tartar. Plaque causes the gums to swell, resulting in gingivitis, the initial, reversible form of gum disease. As Chew on this! swollen gums begin to separate from Does your pet have gum disease? Nylon or rubber chew toys can help the teeth, gaps form and bacteria Bad breath is an indicator that your to scrape away plaque and tarter. invade the pockets, leading to pet may have gum disease. Other Look for ones recommended by infection. Eventually, teeth may begin serious signs include red, swollen veterinarians. Avoid hard, plastic to loosen and fall out, as the bones gums, yellowish or Natural Pharmacy for your 4-Legged Friends and ligaments that support the teeth brownish tarter on the are destroyed. This later stage of teeth, and blood left gum disease, called periodontitis, on chew toys. cannot be reversed, only managed. Bacteria can also Whatever stresses out your pets, spread through South Fraser’s ONLY BOARDING Rescue Remedy® PET the bloodstream to can calm them down AVAILABLE the kidneys, liver — naturally. or heart, causing Alcohol-free! Now Available at damage to those New Patients Welcome
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