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Dunsmore (Cloverdale Reporter) and By Jennifer Lang Aaron Hotell (Vault Restaurant and Five new directors have been Hawthorne Beer Market and Bistro) elected to the Cloverdale Business join incumbents Steve Bednash Improvement Association board, (Valley Auto Repair), Norma Brown edging out several incumbents at (Lucas Place Mall), Janet last week’s annual general Howell (Vera’s Burgers) Jim meeting. Mason (Mason’s Cloverdale There were 22 nominees Home Furnishings), Ursula vying for 15 director’s seats Maxwell-Lewis (Quality on the 2014/2015 board of Wines/Traveling Times), directors. Of the 12 incumDean Moore (Michaud’s bents standing for re-elecSalon), Frank Redekop tion at the July 9 meeting, (Cloverdale Legion Branch nine were re-elected. Two 6), Rob Paterson (Newmac incumbents – Tricia ElAnimal Feeds) and Derek lingsen (Tricia’s Gems) and Lyle MacMillan Tremblay (Clancy’s Meat Andrea Peter (The Bone & Co.) as directors. Biscuit) were tied after the The 2014/2015 executive was to first ballot was counted, forcing a be elected at Tuesday’s BIA meeting run-off for the remaining seat that (July 15), after our press deadline. saw Ellingsen returned to the board. In the night’s biggest change for Helena Lloyd (Mates Uniforms), the board, long-serving president Marti Dumas (Rusty’s Neighbourhood Pub), Yvonne Hogenes See THANKED / Page 2 (Malary’s Fashion Network), Cynthia

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Cloverdale resident Mike Lutke snapped this shot of an unforgettable Sunday evening sunset July 13. The sun wasn’t the only celestial body putting on a show in the skies last weekend. Turn to page 3 for an early morning shot of the supermoon. If you’ve got a photo to share with Reporter readers, send it to newsroom@cloverdalereporter.com.

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By Jennifer Lang Recently, Gord Park was traveling east towards Cloverdale near 154 Street, when he saw a freight train heading west on the line that runs parallel to Colebrook Road. At first, he thought the train was on fire. “The amount of coal dust coming from the cars was disgraceful,” he said, pointing out that the track is adjacent to farmland where food crops are grown. Alarmed, he grabbed his cellphone and took a picture. “Not only is this coal dust contaminating the air we breathe, it’s settling on all the crops and fields along its route,” he said. After contacting the B.C. Environ-

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ment Ministry and Metro Vancouver with his concerns, he submitted the photo to The Reporter. “I thought it was something you might be interested in,” he said. “Sadly, the picture doesn’t really do justice as to how bad it really was.” Park, who snapped his picture at 5:35 p.m. on May 13, didn’t get a look at which company the train belonged to, but he thinks it was CN. It’s one of roughly six coal trains a day that run through Cloverdale heading to Westshore Terminals at Deltaport. Most of the coal would be from eastern B.C. or Alberta coal mines and carried either by CP or CN. Salem Woodrow, a spokesperson for

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‘The wind acts like a vortex on rail cars’ From page one

environmentally benign glue-like substance that creates a plastic-like sealant on top of the coal,” she said. “Each gondola is then re-sprayed approximately half way to the coast at our re-spray facility at Tappen, B.C.” The sealant forms a hardened crust that prevents the product from shifting during transport. The practice, she said, prevents the product from shifting and has “virtually eliminated the coal dust.” While CP was still trying to pinpoint the train, she stressed, “We take the issue very seriously. We are in constant contact with our supply partners,” she said. “At this point we don’t know what spe-

residents for two decades, from train whistles to coal dust. He suspects the coal clouds Park captured with his camera phone may have been created through a combination of high winds and dry weather. While the number of complaints about coal dust has been consistent over the year, the number of trains going through the area has increased. “It’s been a constant issue,” he said. It’s worse when there are windy and dry conditions. “When you get wind across the top of the car, it acts like a vortex,” Campbell said. Even empty trains returning from Delta contain

cifically happened.” Park, meanwhile, is surprised that none of the train’s crew members raised the alarm. “In my opinion there’s no way the operator and crew couldn’t see what was going on,” he said. Since making his inquiry, Park hasn’t had a response from the B.C. Environment Ministry. Metro Vancouver, meanwhile, told him they don’t deal with coal dust on federal rail lines. “It’s the usual bureaucratic pass the buck, it seems,” he said. Surrey’s Bob Campbell is a past president of the West Panorama Ridge Ratepayers Association who’s been working to reduce the impacts of freight trains on local

coal, he added, because they aren’t washed out after they’re unloaded. The dust settles on decks and cars along the rail route. “It’s a pretty obvious problem, for sure,” Campbell said. Health impacts are a concern. “A lot of the railways say it’s not a big problem,” he said. Diesel particulate in train exhaust is even more troublesome because the particle size is much smaller, going deeper into the lungs. “The bottom line is, this stuff is bad for us.” While it’s not known if the cloudy coal train was a CN train, Emily Hamer, regional manager for CN’s public affairs, said coal produced, shipped and managed

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Thanked for years of service From page one

Lyle MacMillan (MacMillan Tucker & Mackay) announced he will be stepping down, but plans to remain involved in an advisory role. MacMillan, who turns 80 this week, has practiced law in Cloverdale for more than 40 years. His community involvement includes serving on the Cloverdale Board of Trade/Chamber of Commerce, the Cloverdale BIA, the Rotary Club, Surrey Memorial Hospital Board, Cloverdale Legion and more. Current vice president Rob Paterson said MacMillan’s presence on the Cloverdale BIA board will be missed. “He puts a lot of time and effort into the BIA,” Paterson said, leading a round of applause. “He cares a lot about our community.” Members agreed to adopt a motion to renew the Cloverdale BIA agreement for another five-year-period beginning in March 2015 – a recommendation that will be forwarded to Surrey city council for approval. The Cloverdale BIA is funded by the City of Surrey through a tax levied on more approximately 280 businesses located within the membership area to help promote the business district as a whole.

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By Jennifer Lang The Clova will host its second annual Amazing Race Cloverdale as part of the landmark cinemaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final weekend. There are now just three weeks left until the family-owned movie house turns off the projector after 67 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 of them under the current operator. Teams of four to six members can now register for the fun-filled challenge, slated for Saturday, Aug. 2 in the historic town centre, starting at noon at the Clova. (For more information and to register, please contact the box office when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open.) The announcement follows news the Clova has an action-packed finale planned for the B.C. Day long weekend. End of an Era: The Final Weekend starts with two screenings Aug. 1 of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (9:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.). After the Amazing Race the following afternoon, the Clova presents ABRA Cadabra, an ABBA tribute band (tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children). The weekend wraps up with The Great Clova Auction on Sunday, Aug. 3 starting at 1:30 p.m., when fans can purchase a piece of Clova history. The single screen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the last of its kind in operation in the Lower Mainland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be showing movies right up to its final weekend. Playing July 18 to 24 is Maleficent (1:30 p.m.), How to Train Your Dragon 2 (3:30 p.m.), Transformers (7 p.m.) and Jersey Boys (10 p.m.). The Clova Cinema opened in 1947. A digital projector would have ushered in a new era for the Clova, but operator Craig Burghardt wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to secure a long-term lease with the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous owner. In March, it was announced the building had been sold to a church. Tickets to the End of an Era events are on sale now. The Clova Cinema is located at 5732 176 Street. Visit Facebook.com/clovacinema for more information.

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UKRAINIAN SOUL FOOD Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch will be available on Friday, July 25 at a fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. For information, call 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313. ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT ONE THEATRE YOUTH CAMP July 21-31 at Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184 Street, Surrey. For ages 12 to 18. Workshops on all aspects of stage production, from acting to set design and everything in between. The camp ends with a one-act play showcase for family, friends and the community. All participants will have the opportunity to perform onstage, and will be responsible for backstage duties. For more, contact Brigitte Seib at brigitte.seib@ surreylittletheatre.com, Surrey Little Theatre at 604-576-8451 or visit www.surreylittletheatre. com. Calling all former students and staff of King George Secondary School in Vancouver, celebrating its 100th anniversary Oct. 3 and 4. For more information or to register, email KingGeorge100th@gmail.com, or call the school: 604-713-9888 or call 604-681-9086. VOLUNTEERS WANTED Penny Pincher Thrift Store 20211 56 Ave., Langley is looking for men, women and young adults that have a few hours a week/month to help out at our store. All the money we raise goes to Langley Memorial Hospital. Our auxiliary has been active for over 67 years. Apply at the store. CLUBS/GROUPS ARE YOU GAY, BI-SEXUAL OR JUST NOT SURE? HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet on the last Friday of every month. Our next meeting is Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760 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. For more information, visit at www. cloverdalehorseshoeclub.com.

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Animals need our voices To the editor; Thank you to the many people who have reportedly been calling in to the BCSPCA to report pets left in vehicles during the current hot spell. All animals, from our household pets to cows and other farm animals, and even the wild ones in nature need caring humans to represent them. I’m heartened by people who will take the time to be a voice for animals. You might label me an ‘animal lover’ or an ‘activist’, but I don’t consider myself separate from any other caring person. I have taken

to heart the BCSPCA motto, “Speaking for those who can’t speak for themselves,” and I’ve made a commitment to do what I can in that regard. My impact may not be overwhelming, but when it is joined to a larger community of people who are willing to play a part, I can make a difference. Humans and animals alike are thinking, feeling beings that I’m sure you agree deserve to be treated with respect. We can all play a part in animal welfare

by speaking up in reporting possible abuse, such as with the animals in sweltering vehicles, or by making a donation to an animal welfare organization, or donating our time in the same way, or even by just writing a letter to our local paper to help bring awareness to an animal issue. I implore everyone to do something to help animals. They really need our voices now more than ever. Jacqueline Hohmann Surrey

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EVENTS LOOT IN THE BOOT Bring your loot to our Car Boot Sale, presented by the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parent’s Association, Sunday, July 20 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Langley Campus parking lot (20901 Langley Bypass) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We provide financial aid to families with children who have cancer. Clean out your basement, attic, crawlspace or garage. To sell goods at our sale, register on our website: www. bcccpa.org.

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To Minister Fassbender and Premier Clark: I am writing this letter to you as a trustee in Surrey and not as a direction from the Surrey Board of Education. In the statement issued by the Ministry on July 2, it was stated that “BCPSEA is ready to meet whenever BCTF is ready to commit to a fair and affordable settlement.” It is not just the settlement that has hampered many districts, including Surrey, that has put students parents, teachers, staff and schools in the situation they are in now. Our Board recently wrote to you requesting that the previous structure of the BCPSEA be reinstated. Surrey has always remained silent in the public and always worked behind the scenes trying to find solutions. At this time, I cannot be silent any longer. I recently have sent two emails about my concerns about a mediator, prior to one trying to be appointed, and my personal concern as a trustee over class size and composition. I have not received a reply to either email. The issues we are all facing today is the continual cutbacks of funding that districts have had to deal with. The underfunding has caused extreme hardship not just for parents, staff, teachers but mostly students. As a parent of four children who all graduated in Surrey I never had to worry about the

safety or unavailability of services, so it is a great concern as being a trustee that I cannot do the job I was elected to do. We would not be in this tug of war of BCTF and the government if schools were adequately funded to start with. This affects the number of CUPE staff, SEAs, child care workers, specialists, helping teachers, aboriginal workers, counsellors, etc. that we as a board need to hire. These are vital workers who assist teachers in the classroom and allow them to do the job they have been professionally trained to do, but with cutbacks, important positions have been cut. As Surrey being one of the very few districts with highly increasing enrolment, the situation is even compounded. You are aware of the overcrowding and the cost of portables that we have had to take from our budget that directly takes funding out of the classroom. By not funding for schools for so many years, Surrey has had to rely on portables and it has been a tremendous cost and we have met with you and the MLAs about all of the problems that go along with this so I won’t go over all of those concerns. I ask you as a parent of the community, and as a trustee to not only earnestly try to meet and negotiate with the BCTF and I am asking the same from the BCTF, but to consider the effects

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that years of underfunding of the education system has caused and to remedy this. I fully understand that we have been told there is no money, but children are our future and this needs to be addressed. As suggested in a previous email, visiting a classroom for a full day would give you a first hand look at how classroom size and composition affects the classroom and the job teachers and staff deal with everyday. Again as stated in the previous email earlier I do appreciate you visiting our district on various occasions but actually sitting in a classroom for a full day would give you a very accurate picture of what teachers, staff, CUPE, admin, and students have to deal with. The board has done the very best we can to alleviate some pressures but more funding is needed to give Surrey students schools and needed services they deserve. Thank you for taking the time to read this email. Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions. As stated at the beginning, this email is from me as a trustee, not the board, but I am sure they may feel the same about the underfunding, portable costs and how the dispute has affected staff, parents, teachers, CUPE, but more importantly the students.

Construction au poste frontalier d’Aldergrove

In April 2014, the Government of Canada announced plans for infrastructure improvements to the Aldergrove port of entry (POE), including additional primary inspection lanes, a dedicated NEXUS lane, a larger traveller processing facility and a commercial examination warehouse. These improvements are part of the Aldergrove Redevelopment Project which supports the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) commitment to expanding and modernizing POEs in the Cascade Gateway region.

En avril 2014, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé qu’il comptait apporter des améliorations à l’infrastructure du point d’entrée (PDE) d’Aldergrove. Dans le cadre des améliorations, on compte ajouter des voies d’inspection primaire supplémentaires et une voie réservée à NEXUS en plus de construire une plus grande installation de traitement des voyageurs et un entrepôt d’examen du secteur commercial. Ces améliorations font partie du projet de réaménagement d’Aldergrove qui vient appuyer l’engagement de l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) à l’égard de l’agrandissement et la modernisation des points d’entrée dans la région de Cascade Gateway.

Effective July 28, 2014, traffic patterns will change to accommodate the redevelopment of the Aldergrove POE and the temporary closure of Zero Avenue on the west side of Highway 13.

Fermeture de l’avenue Zero

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À compter du 28 juillet 2014, la circulation sera déviée pendant le réaménagement du PDE d’Aldergrove et pendant la fermeture temporaire de l’avenue Zero du côté ouest de l’autoroute 13.

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age for a long time before the Stringers bought it. They had it shipped out of Seattle, WA, to the U.K. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a journey that was interrupted by the port strike earlier this year. The Caddy arrived on May 12, but it was not quite in the condition advertised. Rather than being in near-pristine condition, it turned out the floors were rotten, the metal was due for a respray and the car needed â&#x20AC;&#x153;serious renovation and restoration.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now in â&#x20AC;&#x153;hearse hospital having new floors put in it,â&#x20AC;? says Eddie. Understandably, communications with the most recent owner are strained â&#x20AC;&#x201C; forcing their search into an untimely dead end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to know its entire history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the funeral trade up till Marcel bought it,â&#x20AC;? says Eddie, crediting both Hill and Eipper, especially, with getting the wheels rolling on their cross-Atlantic research project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a fantastic character,â&#x20AC;? Eddie says of Eipper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a UFO hunter, meteorite-finder, crop circle photographer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such a magical character.â&#x20AC;? Over to you, Cloverdale. Email newsroom@cloverdalereporter.com with your tips, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pass them onto the Stringers in the UK.

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Locals get gaming grants Competitive swimmers, local community football and baseball teams, and the Cloverdale Curling Club are among the Surrey recipients of community grants. The grants are awarded under the arts and culture and sport categories of the community gaming grant program, which allows non-profits to apply for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community,

Sport and Cultural Development. Local recipient groups include the Cloverdale Curling Club ($34,000), Cloverdale Minor Baseball Association ($30,000), the Cloverdale Community Football Association ($20,000), and the Cloverdale Tritons Summer Swim Club ($19,600). In all, Surrey organizations have received $611,300 in community gaming grants from the B.C. government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From swimming to music to learning a new language, Surrey has many community organizations that improve quality of life for people who call this home,â&#x20AC;? Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Stephanie Cadieux said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These funds give many of these organizations the stability they need to continue from year to year,â&#x20AC;? added Surrey-Panorama MLA Marvin Hunt.

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TransLink’s Compass card rollout pushed back further By Jeff Nagel TransLink is further delaying the full launch of its long-promised Compass payment card until at least late fall due to poor performance of the mobile card readers on buses. Officials cited inadequate speed and reliability for passengers boarding buses in holding off on any further rollout of the $194-million system, which is far behind schedule and over budget. TransLink chief operating officer Doug Kelsey said the validators on buses are frequently taking longer than the target 0.3 seconds to read a card – sometimes “a couple of seconds.” Even worse, the validators are misreading cards more than eight per cent of the time, compared to TransLink’s expectation of “far below one per cent.” That means huge numbers of passengers would often be overcharged if the system rolled out as is. “If it gives you a misread and you haven’t tapped out correctly, that’s going to take money out of your bank account – you’re charged for three zones instead of one,” Kelsey said. “Envision if you had an eight per cent error rate on groceries scanned at the supermarket.” But Kelsey insisted he remains confident smart card contractor Cubic Transportation Systems will solve the outstanding problems. “I believe we’re doing the right thing,” he said. “I’m not disappointed. I’d be very disappointed if we implemented this before we

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were ready.” The reliability problems are limited to the 5,000 mobile validators on buses – Kelsey said readers on SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express are generally performing well. But he said a broad rollout can’t happen until the cards work properly on the buses as well. “I won’t roll out West Coast Express and the other segments until they solve this. It really has an impact on how people move around the network.” TransLink had hoped to switch West Coast Express passengers over to use of the

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