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Gary Branconnier, an equipment operator with PNR Railworks, drives a regulator along the new section of track in Cloverdale, following closely behind a tamper, a machine that packs the ballast under railway tracks, as Ray Crowther and Allen Aubert from the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society drop by for a closer look at the project.

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By Jennifer Lang A new second hand boutique in Cloverdale opened Monday, welcoming its first customers in from the cold to warm up with coffee and treats – and to browse. Inn for Women, located at 5760 176 Street, is a new venture launched by local retailer Yvonne Hogenes, owner of Malary’s Fashion Network across the street, and two other business partners. All proceeds from Inn for Women will go to support Servants Anonymous Society of Surrey, and other women’s causes, says Hogenes. The store – staffed by volunteers – specializes in high quality clothing, jewelry and shoes that are donated, providing a source of revenue for SAS, a charity that relies solely on private donations, and other charities, but it will also provide cloth-

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Donation deadline nears for charity that helps women and kids By Jennifer Lang Eversafe Ranch is asking for donations and support in its appeal for women and children this Christmas. The registered charity was started by Alan and Judy Daser. The organization helps families who are starting over by providing furniture and housewares at no charge, and runs the Eversafe Ranch Thrift Store in Cloverdale, a bustling second hand shop at 6541 176A Street. On Dec. 20, Eversafe Ranch is hosting a Christmas party for about 60 – approximately 40 to 45 kids and their moms. Most are families who have fled domestic violence and are now making the transition out of the shelter system. Activities include face painting, games for the

kids, fun and food. Each family will also receive a hamper to take home. “It’s going to be a relaxed afternoon for them.” Santa will also be making an appearance. Cash donations are needed along with unwrapped Christmas gifts for children, and food items for hampers. “And diapers – diapers are huge,” Judy Daser says. “We have lots of moms with babies. Diapers are so expensive.” There isn’t much time; the deadline for donations is Dec. 12. Supporters can also help by sponsoring a child or family. It works out to $50 per child. Eversafe Ranch buys pajamas for every child, plus a toy. “I always get the children’s wish lists,” says Judy. “A lot of people love

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to go out and shop for them.” She says it’s a welcome touch appreciated by the kids. It’s just as rewarding to be on the giving side, she adds, because of “the looks on their faces, and they say, ‘This is just what I asked Santa for.’” Eversafe Ranch Outreach Society works with a number of organizations, including Atira Women’s Resource Society, the Surrey Association for Community Living, Metis Family Services, Work BC, and local churches. Donations of cash, food, and toys may be dropped off at the store during opening hours. To help, call Judith or Judy at 778-574-1998. Financial donations can also be made online via PayPal through the society’s website, www. eversaferanch.ca.

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CALENDAR Non-profit organizations and groups can email their special events to newsroom@cloverdalereporter.com EVENTS PICTURES WITH SANTA FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Pictures with Santa and enjoy complementary pancake breakfast, including hot chocolate, Dec. 12, 13 and 14. At Mantra Beauty Bar/ Kidz Venture, at 17750 65A Ave. Pictures by donation. All proceeds go to B.C. Children’s Hospital.

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GREAT CANADIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Featuring more than 150 artisans and crafters from the Lower Mainland and B.C. at our showcase at the Showbarn at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Meet the designers and makers, and support local small business. Partial proceeds to the Surrey Food Bank. The first 50 entrants each day receive a free swag bag loaded with goodies. Cost is $5. Kids 12 and under free. Dec. 13 to 14 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)m 17798 62 Avenue. ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOVERDALE CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM FOOD DRIVE The Cloverdale Christmas Hamper program and partners is holding a food drive Friday, Dec. 5 at Hillcrest Village Mall from 1-7 p.m. Donation suggestions include non perishable food items such as canned vegetables and fruit, soup, crackers, snacks, canned meat or fish, condiments, pasta, and rice. Also grocery and food gift cards; toiletries and personal care items; new gloves, socks and scarves; new, unwrapped children’s toys and gifts (for ages newborn to 12 years); mall or store gift cards for youths aged 13 to 17. Cash donations are also needed. For more information, please call 604-574-4001 ext 107, or email cloverdalechristmashampers@gmail.com. Presented by Save On Foods, Cloverdale Port Kells RCMP Surrey detachment, Pacific Community Church, Hillcrest Village and the City of Surrey. CLUBS/GROUPS FOOD PROBLEM? Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Cloverdale United Church basement, 17575-58A Ave., Cloverdale. Everyone welcome.

Liquor changes could result in higher prices VICTORIA – When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected. Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with non-union staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates. How much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores. That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher re-

tail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.” When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that. Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers! Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming. The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales. The union has another ace in the hole. Its

current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays. And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores. With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices. The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words. Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects. – Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm hosts an Old Fashioned Christmas open house Saturday, Dec. 13. From 1-4 p.m. Drop in, admission by donation. Visit the farmhouse charmingly decorated for a pioneer Christmas, enjoy live music, make holiday crafts with your children, sample baked treats from the woodstove and enjoy hot apple cider and hot chocolate. Call 604-592-6956.

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Peace on Earth? Long ago, an angel appeared to a group of shepherds near Bethlehem, in Judea. He announced the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah to this terrified group. He was immediately joined by a host of angels who sang “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14) The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found the baby Jesus lying in a manger, exactly as the angel had foretold. For many centuries Christians have proclaimed and celebrated the birth of Jesus and the message of peace on earth. But some have scoffed and rejected this message. How can you believe in peace when there is terrible warfare and brutality in Syria, Ukraine, and elsewhere? Admittedly, there is a great deal of war, violence, and crime in the world. But, let’s not misunderstand the message of the Gospel: God’s gift of peace is readily available to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus was called the “Prince of Peace” in the book of Isaiah long before he was born. The peace of forgiveness of sin is freely given to all who call on God and

ask to be forgiven in the Name of Jesus the Saviour. Salvation and eternal life is promised to every person who believes. This simple message has motivated millions of Christians to love God and their neighbours for 2000 years. The giving of gifts at Christmas is just symbolic of the one priceless gift that the Lord gave through Jesus Christ. Let’s avoid a mindless or shallow Christmas celebration. Christians joyfully celebrate the peace of mind given by complete forgiveness. Whether you are lonely, unhappy, or surrounded by family, we invite all and everyone to join us and learn more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the One and Only Saviour! By Siebe Dejong

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Displays brighten the season and help others The Wagner family home powered up on Monday for Relay for LIfe By Jennifer Lang Thanks to readers, our list of holiday light displays in Cloverdale and nearby is growing. • Cloverdale’s Karen Wagner and her family once again have their home decked out for the season and will be collecting donations for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. The lights were officially switched on Dec. 1 – the day Wagner lost her dad to cancer more than 35 years ago – and will stay lit from 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 31 at 19056 63B Ave. Hot chocolate, coffee and candy canes will be available Friday to Sunday. • Wish Upon A Star at 19368 62A Avenue, Surrey. From Nov. 22 to Jan. 3, running from 5 p.m. to midnight nightly. The display features 28,000 lights with Santa and his sleigh flying overhead, an interactive musical snowman, light show, animated characters, and a photo op with Rudolph, Bumble

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and his pals. Donations accepted for B.C. Children’s Hospital. Visit www.facebook.com/wishuponastarchristmas. • Walnut Grove Dancing Lights at 20997 86A Avenue, Langley. Completely computerized and synchronized to music –

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Police: Don’t leave it in the car By Jennifer Lang Stolen vehicles were recovered and thousands of Surrey drivers received timely reminders to lock up their valuables season during the first three weeks of a seasonal auto crime prevention campaign. From Nov. 2 to 28, volunteers from the Surrey RCMP and the Surrey Crime Prevention Society were out in force auditing vehicles and leaving reminders to drivers about leaving items in view in their vehicles. They audited more than 7,000 vehicles across the city, delivered more than 3,000 reminders to drivers and distributed steering wheel locks to those driving older vehicles that are often targeted for theft. The volunteers also scanned more than 5,000 vehicles using a stolen vehicle recovery smart phone app, resulting in the recovery of nine stolen vehicles. The Protect It. Lock It. Keep It campaign aims to make people more conscious about securing their vehicles to keep their possessions safe. And it’s not yet over; throughout the holiday season, Surrey RCMP officers will be checking on areas with high concentrations of vehicles, including shopping malls and park and rides to ensure public

safety – and to monitor prolific auto crime offenders. Surrey RCMP and Surrey Crime Prevention Society volunteers will also continue to conduct parking lot audits and run ICBC’s Lock Out Auto Crime Program at various locations throughout the city. Here are a few steps drivers can take to protect their vehicles and belongings: • Use an anti-theft device • Park in well-let areas or near pedestrian traffic • Remove possessions from your vehicle, including shopping bags, change, electronics, briefcases etc. • Remove spare keys • Keep your garage door opener hidden or take it with you • Never leave your car unattended while it warms up The most commonly-stolen items from cars are smartphones, personal electronics such as laptops, tablets, iPods and GPS, work tools, credit cards and ID, and stereo equipment. For more information, visit the Surrey RCMP’s website at Surrey.rcmp-grc.gc.ca or the City of Surrey’s website at Surrey.ca.

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Flu clinics reinstated Fraser Health is reinstating seven flu vaccination clinics for seniors in various community centres after its decision to halt them this year triggered a backlash. More than 40 community centres that hosted seniors flu shot clinics last year were told earlier this fall they would not be run again as people have increasingly gone to pharmacists and doctors’ offices instead in recent years. Health Minister Terry Lake ordered a review after the NDP made it an issue in the Legislature last week. Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said public health nurses will run clinics after they were requested by the nine community centres. There will be

three in Burnaby (Bonsor, Edmonds and Cameron), and others in South Surrey at Centennial Park, at Guildford in Surrey, at a friendship centre in Agassiz and a seniors centre in Mission. Times and other details are to be posted at www.immunizebc. ca/clinics/flu once they’re confirmed. Some other community centres also organized on-site shots by pharmacists, but that option may have been seen by others as “playing favourites” with a particular business, Juma said. She said the main concern was that pharmacies and other locations weren’t as accessible for seniors as the community centres they routinely visit. There have also been com-

plaints of lack of privacy in supermarket pharmacies and administration charges by some pharmacies – which Juma said should not happen for seniors. “If you are eligible for a free flu vaccine shot there should be no cost whatsoever,” she said, adding those incidents should be reported to the public health unit or the B.C. College of Pharmacists. “Seniors should not be paying any type of fee to get their flu shot.” The shift in focus away from seniors centres was intended to let public health staff focus more on other groups, including people in homeless shelters and children under five, who cannot be vaccinated by a pharmacist.

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DENTIST are the different Q: What options available to whiten your teeth?

natural color of teeth falls within a A: The range of light greyish-yellow shades. This can be affected by tobacco use, diet and age. There are 2 types of whitening options available: surface whiteners Dr. Parveen Atwal and bleaches. Surface whiteners are abrasives in toothpastes that remove superficial stains only. Bleaching products are peroxide-based and are actually capable of altering the colors of the tooth itself. This is especially important for patients with fillings, root canal treatments, crowns and/or those who have extremely dark stains on their front teeth. There are 2 types of bleaching options: laser which involves the in-office use of heat/light to activate the bleaching product, or custom made trays filled with bleach and worn for a certain amount of time. Not all tooth discolorations respond to tooth-bleaching treatments therefor a consult with a dentist is always recommended first.

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including the ability to kill bacteria, help teeth resist cavities, and strengthen teeth from the effects of acids from foods and bacteria. The controversy of fluoride arose with public water fluoridation and concerns of overexposure. Dr. Emerson Milla When over exposed to fluoride the most common adverse effect is dental fluorosis, which can alter the appearance of a child’s adult teeth when they come in. This is more common in rural areas where the content of the water is not properly regulated and with children who are swallowing too much of their toothpaste during brushing. The optimal water level is about 1.0-0.7mg per liter of water. At these levels it has been shown to help reduce the risk of cavities, especially in young children where the fluoride incorporates into developing teeth making it more resistant to cavities. In Vancouver the local water is not fluoridated so it is important to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, but monitor your children carefully during brushing.

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about our 2014 personal taxes. If you are considering using your Tax Free Savings Account for a purchase or investment, now is the time. That money can be added back to the TFSA starting January Kevin van Delden, first, along with the 2015 contribution CPA, CGA, B.Ed of $5,500. To reduce taxes payable, consider a donation to your favourite charity. There is a 15% non-refundable credit on the first $200 and 29% on the rest. Why not consider donating to the Cloverdale Christmas Hamper Program (604-574-4001 ext 107) to help those in need and reduce your tax bill? A win-win opportunity! For more suggestions give us a call.

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a complete vehicle check-up of the following: A: Get Battery Have your battery tested to ensure it’s operating at its maximum strength and replace a weak battery before it has a chance to fail. Tire tread and inflation Check tire pressures often as air pressures decrease in cold weather. Don’t mix tires. Having four matching, properly Susanne Figueira inflated, high quality winter tires will give the best Manager traction on winter roads. Lights Make sure that all lights work and are cleared of snow before driving. Brakes Regardless of the weather have your brakes checked or serviced regularly to ensure even braking. Pulling, change in pedal feel or unusual squealing or grinding mean they need repair. Heating and cooling system Have your vehicles radiator &hoses for leaks and drive belts for cracks. Make sure the radiator cap, water pump, thermostat, heater and defroster working properly. Windshield & wipers Take the extra minute to clear windows and mirrors from frost “before” driving. Make sure your wipers are in good condition and replace blades that streak.

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the New Year after Q: In Christmas we are going

is a good age to start training Q: What in Martial Arts? any age! For preschool children a A: Almost positive, fun learning environment balanced

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to spend a few months preparing our home to sell. What is important? at all you do to improve A: Anything the house and property that does

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not involve money gives you a 100% return. Clean everything. Gutters, front door, porch, under porch, garage doors, fence. Pay close attention to window sills. Fix everything that doesn’t work 100%. Clean until you can’t clean anymore and then paint and modernize with door handles, light fixtures and inexpensive items that give the house a fresh look. Before you go beyond that with new carpets or flooring have a real estate professional give you some advice. Don’t tackle large items until the small jobs are done.

with structure and discipline balanced with structure and discipline builds confidence, focus and concentration for success in the upcoming school years. The physical training aids development of coordination, Karen Bennett strength, and flexibility and provides an outlet for some of that excess energy. For older children the element of competition motivates them to reach their personal best. Each student achieves successes such as learning a new move, improving a technique, breaking a board or earning a new belt rank which helps build confidence on their path toward goals. This confidence provides success in other areas such as school or other sports. Adults find that Martial Arts is excellent for fitness, stress relief, confidence and is lots of fun. They enjoy the social atmosphere that results from sharing the challenges and accomplishments with fellow students. At Cloverdale Black Belt Academy many adults join to share the positive experience with their children often attending tournaments together so that they can cheer each other on. Unit #2 - 17982 55th Avenue, 604-576-0320

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Not all debt is created equal – and not all debt is bad. In fact, you need some debt to establish a good credit rating. Being a responsible borrower means knowing which types of debt can help you reach your financial goals and which types leave you further behind. Good debt includes any investment or purchase that helps improve your overall financial position. Mortgage loans are considered good debt because Feisal Panjwani, AMP they offer low rates on property that appreciates in value over the long term. You also build equity as you pay down your mortgage. Borrowing to invest is also considered good debt. Often, the interest expense on money borrowed for investments is tax deductible. And when borrowing to maximize your RRSP, you’re investing in your future and benefiting from tax sheltered investment growth. Bad debt involves purchases where the value becomes lower than the original cost, and which can carry a high rate of interest, making them harder to pay off. Types of bad debt include high-interest credit card debt, car loans, deferred purchases, and cash advances. If you’re unsure about your debt situation, call us to set up a meeting. We can take you through your finances and advise how you can use your home equity to trade bad debt for smart debt, and give you some financial breathing room. The right refinancing package can help put an end to the monthly squeeze of too much credit card debt or too many loans, and help you get back into your financial comfort zone.

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in the health of our pets. water has been shown to contain A: Tap bacteria which can be harmful to our pets, especially those with immune issues. It also contains fluoride, which has been known to Jen Pinch cause cancer (in humans and pets!). Bottled water is bad for the environment and could also be nothing more than tap water in plastic! The best bet is filtered water that is changed frequently. The longer water sits out, the less oxygenated it is and pets seem to know this! Cleaning your pets bowl is also important. Molds and bacteria from the air or water itself can cling to the bowl. Consider swapping out that porous plastic for glass or stainless bowl instead! Each animals water requirements are different. A raw fed dog or cat may rarely go to the water bowl because of the high moisture content of their meals. Pets fed dry food need much more water to help break down their food and rehydrate their bodies.

good for anything else? Krill oil has been found to A: Yes! be effective for reducing the pain associated with arthritis, but it is Christine Cheng, also beneficial elsewhere in the B.Sc. (Pharm.), C.N.P.A. body. The combination of krill oil and vitamin E in TOCO-X-KRILL™ can help with cholesterol issues, maintaining cardiovascular health (e.g., improving circulation), maintaining cognitive function (i.e., brain health), supporting healthy skin and hair growth, and even helping keep the liver healthy (in the case of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).

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The Surrey Museum hosts a Very Vintage Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20.

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BUS TRIP: LOCAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Monday, Dec. 8 from 6-9:30 p.m. Seniors, join your friends on Surrey’s bus and tour the local neighbourhoods that are all dressed for Christmas. The trip includes transportation and a stop for hot chocolate and a donut. Cost $16 for members, $19 for non members. Meet at Cloverdale Rec Centre, 6188 176 Street. Call 604-218-3350.

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EVENTS OLD TIME DANCE Hosted by the Surrey Old Time Fiddlers, Thursday, Dec. 4 at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Ave., Surrey, 1/2-block north of Fraser Hwy. on 184 St. From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., admission $3. For more information, call 604-576-1066.

CLOVERDALE SENIORS CHRISTMAS DINNER Join us for a festive evening and enjoy a delicious traditional turkey dinner followed by musical entertainment with the Frank David Jazz Band, Friday, Dec. 12 at the Cloverdale Rec Centre, 6188 176 Street, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $20, and must be pre-purchased by noon on Dec. 5. Call 604-598-7960.

PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Santa’s coming to Urban Safari Rescue Society! Bring your furry, scaly, fuzzy, large or small animal friend to Urban Safari on Dec. 6 or 7 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for pet pictures with Santa by donation. The photos will be professionally done. All money raised will go toward the care and feeding of 350 rescued exotic animals at Urban Safari Rescue Society, 1395 176 Street, South Surrey. Visit urbansafari.com.

SURREY’S HEALTH SERVICES Photographs and archival records tell the story of Surrey’s health care system in an era before hospitals and the modern system we benefit from today. $10. Ages 16 and up. At the Surrey Archives, 17671 56 Ave., Surrey. Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to noon. Visit www.surrey.ca/heritage for more info.

SURREY’S SANTA PARADE OF LIGHTS IN CLOVERDALE Sunday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. in the Cloverdale Town Centre. Rain or shine. Presented by the Cloverdale BIA and Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce along with sponsors. Please bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy to the Santa Parade for donation to the Surrey Christmas Bureau and Surrey Food Bank. For info call 604-574-9802 or 604-576-3155. Visit cloverdale.bc.ca or cloverdalebia.com.

DISCOVERY SATURDAY: VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS The Surrey Museum presents a Very Vintage Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Listen to Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley croon Christmas carols while you play retro holiday games and make vintage decorations. Grab a picture with our very own vintage Santa. Drop in, admission by donation.

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NDP demands MMBC audit The NDP Opposition called Wednesday for an independent review of the reformed blue box recycling system now overseen by Multi-Material BC, arguing the stewardship agency is unaccountable and creating chaos among existing recyclers. Deputy environment critic Gary Holman pointed to Syntal Products, a Saanich plastics recycling plant that shut down in September after MMBC partnered with other processors and left the company with insufficient feedstock. Holman said non-profit recycling depots on the Gulf Islands are now facing closure and 25 layoffs because the funding they get from MMBC covers less than a third of the real operating costs. MMBC launched in May to meet the provincial mandate that firms that distribute packaging waste and paper pay the costs of recycling it. The industry stewardship group is now directly or indirectly in charge of curbside recycling in most of B.C. but continues to face strong local criticism.

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Holman and NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham are calling for a review of MMBC by B.C.’s Auditor General. “The B.C. government has botched its overhaul of the recycling sector,” said Popham, who has started an online petition. She said agricultural operations and other businesses are being saddled with excessive fees to handle their packaging, while there’s insufficient accountability over the $100 million a year MMBC will take from businesses. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the system is a significant shift because home owners now no longer pay the costs of recycling paper and packaging through their property taxes. “It is a new program,” Polak told the Legislature. “It will take time to make sure that things are functioning adequately for everyone across the province. But make no mistake. We believe that the people who produce the packaging should pay to get rid of it.”

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A tough end to the season for Panthers By Rick Kupchuk The high school football season came to an end Friday for the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers. The Panthers lost a close 9-7 decision to the South Delta Sun Devils at Minoru Park in Richmond, and were eliminated from the Senior AAA provincial playoffs in the quar-

terfinal round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a tough loss as we played well enough to win,â&#x20AC;? said Panthers head coach Kurt Thornton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our kids played tough in tough conditions, but in the end we needed a big play or two on offence that never seemed to happen.â&#x20AC;? South Delta led 9-0 at half-time, and Lord Tweedsmuir responded with a seven-yard

touchdown from from Caleb Abraham in the third quarter. Abraham finished with 121 yards rushing on 21 carries, while Colton Zayshley had 101 yards on 13 carries. Both players led the defence with seven tackles, with Abraham adding a quarterback sack and Zayshley intercepting one pass. The Panthers went 5-2 (won-loss) in

league play, and opened the playoffs with a 35-20 win over the Belmont Bulldogs. They were unable to play in the preseason due to a teachers strike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am proud of the season our boys put together,â&#x20AC;? Thornton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tough for our Grade 12s to go out in such a close, winnable game.â&#x20AC;?

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As snow falls, a newbie and veteran celebrate wins Contributed I would like to start off by apologizing to the Lower Mainland population. In the last few weeks I have been complaining about the rain on Friday nights at Fraser Downs.Â Mother Nature said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;not this week (Nov. 28), I will give you snow.â&#x20AC;? A blanket of snow started to accumulate as the evening went on but that did not deter the bettors as the wagering was the highest for an 11-race card this meet. Veteran trainers Serge Masse, Keith Clark and Bill Davis must have had the right kind of snowshoes on, as they all won two races from their stable. The highlight of the evening for me was when one of the youngest trainers at Fraser Downs, Cherie Paskaruk, 23, and one of the oldest, Dan Ingram, 84, each won a race.Â Cherie is a young trainer with only one horse and a full-time job off the track. She

has overcome issues growing up, competed in the Fraser Downs Powder Puff race, paddocks horses for other trainers and always volunteers whenever asked by myself and others. Driver John Chappell, Cherie and three-year-old filly, Cowgirl Poetry, are all about what makes Standardbred racing a great sport! The temperature was very cold and the track was frozen but the horses went very fast on Sunday, Nov. 30.Â Alberta driver Brandon Campbell is used to cold weather racing and won three races. There is a new face winning the Open for the best horses at Fraser Downs the last couple of weeks, Beren Hanover.Â Owner Dal Reo Farms (Les Cridland) has been a major player in the past and paid top dollar for this well-bred four-year-old and is starting to see a nice return on his investment.Â Dal Reo Farms also purchased a yearling at the sale last week, I

get the impression Les doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy horses unless he thinks he has a chance to get a return on his in-

vestment. Racing resumes this Friday (Dec. 5) at 7 p.m. and Sunday

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METHOD: Sieve icing sugar. Add almonds and castor sugar. Add lemon juice and sufficient egg to bind into a ball. Knead until smooth.

All Chef Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipes are online at www.caffiflorence.co.ukÂ Take a look at her Mincemeat recipe. It takes some time (what specialty baking doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t!), but I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth recommending. It does call for suet, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vegetable, and differs from the old style used in the past. This is just a taste of my dine around Wales. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;second servingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the weeks to come. I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll join me. This is definitely a digestible sort of destination in body, mind and soul. In the meantime, Lechy da i chai yn awr ac yn oesoedd. Good health to you now and forever. If you go:Â

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