Cloverdale Reporter, February 05, 2015

Property crime is on the rise

By Kevin DiakiwProperty crime in Cloverdale and Port Kells

soared last year, with robbery up 26 per cent, car theft up 27 per cent, stolen property up 37 per cent, identity theft up 37 per cent and fraud skyrocketing by 51 per cent.

According to year-end crime statistics released by the Surrey RCMP, overall, crime in Cloverdale and Port Kells leapt by 10 per cent in 2014 when compared to 2013, as the typi-cally quiet communities saw the second-big-gest rise in violent crime out of Surrey’s fi ve policing districts.

Only Guildford-Fleetwood experienced a bigger jump in violent crime, seeing a 12-per-cent increase in 2014 over 2013.Overall in Surrey, the violent crime rate went up by seven per cent.

Both arson and sexual assault were down 29 per cent in District 3, which serves Clover-dale and Port Kells – a combined area serving 76,361 residents.

John Gibeau, presi-dent of the Cloverdale Chamber of Com-merce, isn’t too con-cerned about the recent statistics.

Gibeau is well-placed to comment on the numbers, as he served as a police offi cer for 16 years with Burnaby RCMP and the New Westminster Police. He dealt with statistics on an ongoing basis.

Th e spike of crimes in the community could be the result of one or two people being released from jail and wreaking havoc, he

believes.“Stats can be deceiving,” Gibeau said in an

interview Tuesday. “You can get one bad actor who moves into an area and distorts short-term crime stats.”

Even a snapshot of a year isn’t enough to establish an ongoing trend of crime, he said.

Cloverdale has an aging demographic, he notes, which means crime over time will be dropping.

“Crime is normally perpetrated by young men, basically,” Gibeau said. “As our popula-tion ages, we have fewer crimes per thousand people.”

He recently sat in on a crime meeting at

Clover Square Mall and said people there had noticed property and nuisance crimes were up.

He said street assaults might be something he’d want to watch and indicated the Clover-dale Skate Park might be becoming a trouble spot.

Gibeau also noted the police in Surrey could be doing a better job. He’d like to see Surrey RCMP come down harder and quicker on repeat off enders.

Gibeau says 80 per cent of crimes are perpetrated by 20 per cent of off enders. If the Mounties concentrated more on them, crime would drop dramatically, he believes.

“Police know who they are and the police are

responsible to put them in jail,” Gibeau said. “Th at crack house that opens, as soon as they know about it, go aft er them. Don’t wait until you have 15 crack houses and go aft er the most active.”

When done properly, this method displaces the criminals over and over to the point where they just give up or move out of the province, he said.

Surrey RCMP does have a prolifi c off ender management program that is run regionally and has paid dividends, police say.

Overall in Surrey, property crime jumped by 22 per cent and theft of motor vehicles soared by 54 per cent in 2014 as compared to 2013.

Robbery, car theft, stolen property, identity theft and fraud increased in Cloverdale and Port Kells last year

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EVAN SEAL/ BLACK PRESSMail and identity theft, along with other property crimes, spiked last year in Cloverdale-Port Kells, according to year-end crime statistics released by theSurrey RCMP. In addition, Cloverdale-Port Kells saw a jump in violent crime in 2014, second only to Guildford-Fleetwood.

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By Evan SealTh e “Coldest Night of

the Year” walk is com-ing to Surrey, so bundle up and get ready to take part.

On Feb. 21 in 82 cit-ies across Canada, teams of walkers will gather to help raise money for the homeless and those who are living below the pov-erty line.

Participants take part in a two-, fi ve- or 10-ki-lometre walk, with teams raising money through pledges. Since 2011, the Coldest Night of the Year has raised $4.9 million across Canada, with the funds going to organiza-tions and charities that help the less-fortunate.

“Oft en organizations struggle with their fund-raising and this is a fun,

family way to draw peo-ple in the community to just walk and raise funds for various organiza-tions,” said Jim Heuving, executive pastor at Pacif-ic Community Church, the host group of the walk in Cloverdale.

“Last year we had the walk and our goal was to raise $30,000 and we raised $64,000. It was a really huge boost.”

Since the church started serving commu-nity meals in 2013, the church, located at 5337 180 St., has grown from providing about 30 meals a month to more than 400.

Th e church hopes to use money raised from Coldest Night of the Year to not only feed those in need, but to increase use

of the kitchen for skills training and possible ca-tering opportunities.

Th e community kitch-en sees a cross-section of clients, Heuving says, from the homeless, to the mentally ill, to the work-ing poor, and recently more seniors who are fi nding it hard to get by have been showing up.

By feeding the less-for-tunate, Heuving sees the kitchen as a way to connect those down on their luck with available resources.

“Th at’s why we call it a community kitchen. It’s a place where people can gather,” he said. “Food is only the front door to connect people with community resources. We have to care for our own.”

To get involved in Coldest Night of the Year, walkers can build a team of their own or join an existing group.

For more information on how to get involved, go to www.coldestnightoft heyear.org

Cloverdale church hosts ‘Coldest Night of the Year’Pacifi c Community Church home to annual fundraiser for the less-fortunate

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Jim Heuving, executive pastor of Pacifi cCommunity Church (left), along with churchvolunteers, prepares a meal for the less-fortunate on Monday afternoon. Since 2013, the church has gone from providing 30 a meals a month to more than 400. The church is hosting and will benefi t from the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser, which takes placeFeb. 21.

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CRAFT FAIRSweethearts Artisan & Craft Fair, presented by the Arts Council of Surrey, takes place Feb. 6-8 at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, 17755 60 Ave. For more information, call 604-594-2700.

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WHAT’S THE BUZZ?The Surrey Beekeepers’ Association has distinguished bee expert and author of “Bee Time” giving a talk on “Lessons From The Hive,” Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Honey Bee Centre, 7480 176 St. Please RSVP [email protected]

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WONDERFUL WIDOWS AND WIDOWERSThe Wonderful Widows and Widowers Club meets for social activities every two weeks. For more information, call Trudy Hemrick at 604-574-7103.

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Teachers adapting, but not unionThe B.C. education ministry put on a

forum on the future of education last week, bringing together public and

private school leaders with experts from around the world.

I watched the proceedings via webcast from the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Van-couver, which gives you a hint about the forces pressing in on our century-old indus-trial model of schooling.

First up was Andreas Schleicher, on video link from his offi ce in Paris, where he is di-rector of education and skills for the Organi-zation for Economic Co-operation and De-velopment. He began with the international problem of people coming out of university who can’t fi nd jobs, amid a skills shortage.

Schleicher said this is happening today because, “it’s not what you know but what you can do with what you know.” Some edu-cation systems are adapting better than oth-ers as the value of merely passing on facts has declined.

He said these days, almost any student can pass any multiple-choice test if they have a smartphone. Th e question for parents is what to do “if you want your child to be smarter than a smartphone.”

Th e OECD runs international testing that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada among the best schools in the world, and Schleich-er described how that testing has evolved to keep up.

But our progress in the past 10 years has tended to be slower than some Asian coun-

tries, despite B.C. being on the “high end of investment” in education. He warned against the trap of the industrial school model, “pouring money in” to “do more of the same.”

Some of the best results emerging from a decade of digitally-driven glo-balization have been achieved through innovations that were fi nanced through bigger class sizes, Schleicher said.

Th is was too much for one B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative in the audi-ence, who introduced herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working for the union, not in a classroom. She disputed the OECD’s fi nancial calculations, lecturing some of the world’s top economists that based on “spend-ing power,” B.C. schools are cash starved.

She followed this with the laundry list of BCTF demands that hasn’t changed in 40 years – smaller classes, more prep time, more money.

Th e keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, Uni-versity of Oregon professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly entertain-ing critique of standardized testing and cre-ativity-crushing drills of the basics. (You can fi nd a video archive at www.bcedplan.ca.)

Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and oth-

ers agreed remain vital to success. Th e issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province

is about to unveil new curricu-lum that moves toward individ-ual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yet-to-be-identified B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning.

BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceed-ings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools. That’s underway here, with trades training in particu-lar.

Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students.

By 2001 Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgama-tion.

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Mail security should be a priority

East Clayton in need of a clean-up

To the editor;The topic is the amount of litter in the front

yards, the boulevards and on the streets in the East Clayton neighbourhood. It’s time for peo-ple to be responsible and take action to clean up their space and maybe even their neighbour’s space. It’s in each owner’s best interest to protect their investment and to stop the downward spi-ral of becoming a ghetto.

Littering is like a progressive disease in that it feeds on itself. If a neighbourhood looks clean I think people are less likely to litter. Parents need to have a talk with their children. People snack-ing and slurping in their cars need to take it with

them and not throw it out the window or dump it on the curb. Dog walkers need to bag their dog’s waste and take it with them for disposal and not leave doggie bags behind or throw them in the trees. Renters need to be as responsible as owners, as this is your home too. The City of Surrey could help by providing more garbage cans in high-traffic areas and walking paths. TransLink should have garbage cans at all bus stops.

There has to be a sea change in public mental-ity to clean up this area and keep it clean.

Wally Forder, Surrey

To the editor;Once again, I go to

check my mail, only to be greeted with the sight of a ransacked box.

Th e only thing left be-hind by the thieves were soggy fl yers. Parcels had been ripped open, con-tents stolen and likely all of the mail. Th e theft of property and identity theft are serious crimes in Canada. Accordingly, I reported it to Canada Post and the RCMP.

My fi rst stop? Th e post offi ce in Fraser Heights. Th e response provided to me by the girl behind the counter: “Oh, again?” Taken aback, I nonetheless provided her with my contact details and then asked what the solution was going to be this time. She advised me that the locks would be changed – again. Now I am no expert, but clearly this system does not work because theft from

community mailboxes is commonplace.

Finding this unsatis-factory, I then phoned Canada Post. I reported the theft and was told that Canada Post’s solu-tion would be to change the locks – again.

Clearly the thieves are not deterred and they will be back, next week or next month and I will be reporting the same crime - again. I ex-pressed my disappoint-ment and advised the Canada Post employee that theft and compro-mising one’s confi den-tial information should be safeguarded as one of their priorities and that perhaps a better solution needs to be put forward.

Perhaps security cameras need to be installed at the mail-boxes. Or an electronic system which can only be accessed by a swipe card or digital code. A

community mailbox which can be jammed open by criminals is not a secure system.

I hope Canada Post

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committed when one’s personal information is compromised.

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Surrey Museum Families!Surrey Museum Families!We’re excited to open our doors for the season on Tuesday, February 10. There’s always something happening for families at the Museum, and daily admission is sponsored by the Friends of the Surrey Museum.

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Enjoy Family Day in BC on Feb. 9th

How will you spend Family Day?

BY STEPHANIE CADIEUX, MLA - SURREY – CLOVERDALE

BC Family Day says a lot about the values that matter to British Columbians.

BC Family Day off ers opportunities to celebrate the importance of families and family life in communities large and small, urban and rural, throughout British Columbia.

We celebrate British Columbia’s families in all their diversity – in whatever form family takes for each and every British Columbian.

Establishing B.C.’s Family Day was a priority commitment made by Premier Christy Clark – to give British Columbians a well-earned break between the New Year and Easter. And we’ve followed through on this commitment.

BC Family Day gives families an opportunity to spend some special time together. So round up your troops for a day of board games, cookie baking, beachcombing, hiking, geocaching or bike riding. You can also learn about your Ancestry at the Cloverdale Library or check out some of the other activities happening in our part of the province.

Family Day Swim Activities – Feb 9, South Surrey Indoor Pool 14655 17 Ave. Family Day Lessons. Swim and learn while having fun. Try a lesson at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm ; or try the Family Day Swim from 1-4 , Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. Contact: 604-501-5050.

Family Day @ Surrey Art Gallery – Feb 8, Noon - 4:00 PM - 13750 - 88 Ave. Explore, enjoy, and create art together on BC’s Family Day weekend! Drop in for interactive, family-friendly activities. Entry is by donation. Contact 604-501-5566.

Family Day @ Cloverdale Recreation Centre – Feb 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - 6188 - 176th Street. Have the whole family join in activities such as; I AM Game Try it or Table Tennis. To fi nd out more contact: 604-501-5100.

Family Day @ South Surrey Recreation Centre – Feb 9, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM - 14601 20 Ave. Free Healthy Hearts Celebration. Pre-registration

is required. Use course #4399519 to register. Try activities like pickleball, adapted sports and a fun obstacle course,

gym play toddlers and 80’s fi tness booth.

Outdoor Treasure Hunt - Experience an outdoor treasure hunt like no other!

Geocaching participants navigate to specifi c Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates and then attempt to fi nd the cache (container) hidden at that location. South Surrey Athletic Park - 14600 20 Avenue Saturday Feb 7,

2:30-4:30pm - register at 604-501-5100.

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Fun Family RitualsSUPPLIED BY CHILD CARE OPTIONS

1. Family video night. Rent a movie, order in a pizza, make popcorn. The only diffi culty may be agreeing on something the whole family wants to watch (and is appropriate for teens and younger children). Again, alternate choices among family members.

2. After a big snowstorm, everybody tramp outside to build a snowman or go for a walk together. Then shovel.

3. Sharing the Sunday newspaper over a special breakfast. This is a ritual with Mom and Dad in mind. Or what about all going out to a restaurant for brunch?

4. Buy a special dessert to transform dinner into an occasion, and not just on birthdays, wedding anniversaries and graduations. Celebrate family members’ achievements. An unexpected high grade on a test at school or a promotion at work deserves a cake—with candles and an inscription. Be creative!

5. Spiritual pursuits bring many families together, whether it’s attending services or saying grace together at the dinner table.

6. Sit around together fl ipping through old photo albums or watching vintage family videos and home movies. You’ll relive fond memories and give one another hiccups laughing at the sight of certain members’

now-outdated hairstyles and assorted fashion faux pas. “Wow, Dad: Really nice leisure suit.”

7. Take a car ride. Where? Anywhere. Take the slow, scenic route and stop

off at whatever looks interesting.

8. Go bowling together. Golf and miniature golf are two other examples of individual sports that you can do together.

9. Build a fi re in the fi replace, or at a camping ground, or on the beach, and share stories.

10. Cook dinner together, with each member of the family taking part.

11. Play board games, cards, dominoes and so on.

12. Communal chores or collaborating on a household project can be a lot of fun.

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THEEXPERTSASK THEEXPERTSASKSENIORS’ LIVING ALTERNATIVES

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When should you decide to move into an “old folks home”?Many people dread the idea of leaving where they live to move to a place that identifi es them as being old and possibly less capable. Perfectly understandable but really not a very good decision. Most elders do best with the transition if they are knowledgeable and involved in the choice to move. They settle in better and enjoy themselves more when the move is completed.

Most people rarely make the decision to move. Educating oneself ahead of time is key. Before you fall and break a hip and are forced to make choices, spend the time to fi nd out what options there are. Go visit a few places. Have a meal there. You would be surprised at the services and costs.

While you can still make your own decisions, do so. Put some effort into your future as you have been doing all your life. Even though the decision to move is unwelcome, it will be better made if you are involved, knowledgeable about choices and made before life circumstances dictate it.

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CHILDCARE SERVICESMy child loves preschool and doesn’t want to leave his friends. What can I do?

What a great problem to have! KidZrock offers a half day daycare program which incorporates a preschool program plus more time to play and learn. A half day can also allow your child to take advantage of our special programs like Learn to Skate or Soccer Shots. Not all centres offer half day care or special programs but that’s what makes KidZrock so great!

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MORTGAGE EXPERTNew Year’s Mortgage Resolutions

Call us for a free, no obligation mortgage checkup at 604.576.1412 or visit us at www.YourMortgageExperts.ca

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It’s that time of year again when many of us come up with a list of things we hope to change in the coming year. Resolve to get your fi nancial life under control, starting with the following mortgage resolutions.

Pay a lump sum whenever possible. By decreasing the principal of the mortgage, you will pay less interest, thereby accelerating your freedom to a mortgage free life.Change your Payment Frequency. Most mortgages now come with the option to pay your mortgage at a frequency that matches your cash ow. Consider paying bi-weekly or weekly rather than monthly as you can shave approx. 5 years off your amortization and be mortgage free sooner.Investigate a refi nance to consolidate other debt.Most unsecured debt is priced at a higher rate than your mortgage. For many people it makes sense to use available home equity to pay out this debt, as it typically reduces interest costs signifi cantly.

Q: What is a great romantic vacation?

A: Tahiti or French Polynesiais one of the most romantic places in the world and is a top destination for many people’s bucket list. You can easily immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the islands, the mesmerizing sunsets, the crystal clear water. The island of Bora Bora is the one people aspire to experience the Overwater Bungalow, a type of accommodation that is available on the other islands also. Tahiti is a year-round vacation destination; however, there are some months of the year when you can take advantage of different promotions or incentives.

Paul Gauguin cruises has a “take your sweetie to Tahiti” Canadian residents special for booking until Valentines day.

This exotic cruise is virtually all inclusive, visiting the fabled islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and more.

For more information on travel to Tahiti or anywhere else in this wide wonderful world please contact your Maritime Travel specialist.

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CAR REPAIR & SERVICE

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What are the benefi ts of turbo charger vs. supercharger in a vehicle?

Turbochargers are commonly used on vehicles with diesel engines. A turbo charger will provide a signifi cant increase in horsepower. A turbo allows for smaller engine displacements to produce much more power relative to their size. Better fuel economy: smaller engines use less fuel to idle, and have less rotational and reciprocating mass, which improves fuel economy. Higher effi ciency: turbochargers run off energy that is typically lost in naturally-aspirated and supercharged engines (exhaust gases), thus the recovery of this energy improves the overall effi ciency of the engine.

A Supercharger is mechanically driven by the engine typically by belts, chains, shafts and gear placing a mechanical load on the engine. A Supercharge allows for increased horsepower: adding a supercharger to any engine is a quick solution to boosting power. No lag: the supercharger’s biggest advantage over a turbocharger is that it does not have any lag. Power delivery is immediate because the supercharger is driven by the engine’s crankshaft. Low RPM boost: good power at low RPM in comparison with turbochargers. Price: cost effective way of increasing horsepower.

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I have an older Mac that sometimes gets a blue screen.This usually indicates your hard drive is on its way out. Back up externally if you haven’t already.My hard drive is very full. How do I back up?If your content is larger than 64 Gigs (largest USB Pen Drive at present) you can use an external USB hard drive or, if you’re watching your budget, a USB external hard drive enclosure. You will need to put a hard drive in it but you can use it repeatedly and swap hard drives if you wish.How much is a USB external hard drive enclosure?Around $40 for a desktop hard enclosure size and under $30 for a laptop hard enclosure size.Do you still sell pre-programmed Internet TV Boxes?Yes, we set them up in your home, and give you a simple instruction sheet & demonstration at no extra charge!

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DENTIST

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Is fl uoride safe for me and my children?Yes, it is. Fluoride has many benefi ts 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 fl uoride arose with public water fl uoridation and concerns of overexposure. When over exposed to fl uoride the most common adverse effect is dental fl uorosis, 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 fl uoride incorporates into developing teeth making it more resistant to cavities. In Vancouver the local water is not fl uoridated so it is important to use toothpaste that contains fl uoride, but monitor your children carefully during brushing.

Dr. Emerson Milla

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CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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student can claim:1. Eligible tuition fees paid to a post-

secondary educational institution.2. Education amount worth $400 or $120

per month depending on full/part time.3. Textbook amount worth $65 or $20 per

month depending on full/part time.4. Public transit amounts.5. Eligible moving expenses to or from

school or summer work.6. If you turn 19 before April 1, 2015 you may be eligible for the

GST credit.7. Child care expense while you go to school.

Each one of these potential claims are subject to their own guidelines and restrictions. I would be happy to discuss this with you. Feel free to call my offi ce for more information.

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HEALTHY PET FOOD

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Is my cat getting enough moisture and what are the health concerns of dehydration?

Cats are simply not big water drinkers, that’s a fact. In nature, the moisture content they need would be provided by their food. Cats in the wild hunt and eat prey (birds, mice, etc) and that prey is 75% water!

Commercial dry food alone does not provide what they need for urinary tract, bladder and kidney health. These systems require constant fl ushing and can be greatly supported by adding moisture to the diet. There are many things you can do to introduce moisture into your cat’s meals. Consider switching to a species appropriate raw diet or start with adding a high quality canned or rehydrated food to supplement the kibble. Come and see us to get more ideas on achieving optimal health in your feline companion.

Jen Pinch

DENTURIST

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Why should your missing teeth be replaced?Your teeth play an important role and even one missing tooth can have a negative impact on your remaining teeth and oral health. When a tooth is missing the healthy adjacent teeth tend to tilt, rotate and shift affecting how your upper and lower teeth meet. This can cause problems when chewing and has an impact on surrounding muscles and your jaw joints.

Partial dentures can be a great solution to replace teeth by:

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• preventing your remaining teeth from tilting and moving

• preventing further damage to your remaining teeth

• restoring your smile and improving speech

• restoring your ability to eat confi dently and effi ciently!

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I’ve heard that kids who grow up with pets have less allergies. Is this true?

Although it may seem counter-intuitive at fi rst, newborns who are exposed to pet dander and household germs within their fi rst year of life have a lower risk of asthma and allergies. The timing ofexposure is very important, however – if exposure does not occur until after the fi rst year of life, the protective effect is not gained. Many parents are overly cautious with sanitation, and the result can be less exposure to allergens that can actually help to strengthen our kids’ immune systems. Additional ways to boost immune function include proper nutrition, adequate sleep, identifying food sensitivities, and certain supplements such as probiotics and herbs.

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Why do I need a crown?A crown, also called a cap, is a type of dental restoration that covers a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size and function. It is a hollowed out cover and It’s purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth, protecting it from further damage. You may need a crown if you have had a root canal, a very large fi lling or a broken tooth. Crowns can also be used to cover a discoloured or misshapen tooth. A tooth that has been fi xed with a crown looks and works very much like a natural tooth. Crowns are made of several types of materials that may consist of metal alloys, ceramics, composite resin and porcelain or a combination. As long as you keep your oral health in good condition you can expect a well made crown to last 10 or more years.

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A good Instructor like anyeducator must be properly trained in teaching methods through an accredited program. Having the rank of Black Belt means a certain physical skill but has no bearing on the ability to teach.

At Cloverdale Black Belt Academy, instructors complete three levels of instructor training over a 3 to 5 year period before they are certifi ed as an instructor. The training consists of regular weekly training classes in instruction along with a minimum of 300 hours of practical instruction. Each instructor candidate must attend three intense training camps where under the guidance of Master Instructors, they show their physical skill in martial arts, their skill in instruction and their knowledge of and ability to teach all required curriculum. At the camps, the instructor candidates are graded by a panel of Master Instructors to assure that they meet the highest quality standards before being offi cially certifi ed to teach.

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REAL ESTATE EXPERT

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A: All real estate agents are required by federal law to ask for and verify your personal information ie. Drivers licence or passport including your occupation and date of birth. This is a legal obligation of the realtor compiling with federal law. The information is kept confi dential and is only provided to a federal agency on request. This information must be retained at the brokers offi ce for 5 years. The purpose of collecting this information is to assist in the monitoring of assets or money received through illegal activity and terrorist fi nancing. Additional information is available at www.fi ntrac-canafe.gc.ca.

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By Sheila ReynoldsA dad has permanent spinal

damage aft er a crash last Tuesday night on Fraser Highway – the fourth in a string of erratic hit-and-run rear-enders that police believe all involved the same driver.

Surrey RCMP say on Tuesday, Jan. 27 just before 9 p.m., a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV was driv-ing west on Fraser Highway near 184 Street when it rear ended a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis three times. Th e Hyundai fl ed the scene and kept driving west on Fraser Highway.

Th e Mercury followed and saw the Hyundai strike another car at 176 Street. While the car that was hit pulled over, the off ending driver kept going.

When it reached 152 Street, the Hyundai then attempted to squeeze between two vehicles and struck a 2005 Toyota Camry.

Again, the SUV did not stop and continued further on Fraser Highway, where it was involved in a fourth collision.

Th is time, a Saturn Vue carry-ing a 10-year-old boy and his dad was hit from behind, near 145 Street.

Th e Saturn was sent spinning into oncoming traffi c and was struck on the passenger side by an oncoming Toyota Tacoma pick-up.

Th e boy and 53-year-old driver

of the Saturn were taken to hospi-tal in critical condition.

On Friday, police confi rmed that while the child has now been released from hospital and is do-ing okay, his dad has permanent, life-altering spinal injuries.

Th e Hyundai lost control aft er the crash with the Saturn and veered into a ditch. Th e suspect driver had minor injuries and went to hospital briefl y before being arrested and spending the night in custody. Investigators believe alcohol and excessive speed may have contributed to the series of crashes.

Charges have yet to be laid as the investigation is ongoing.

Th e woman driving the Tacoma suff ered a broken arm and wrist, while the drivers and passengers from the fi rst two collisions were not injured.

Police say they have yet to hear from the occupant(s) in the second car hit near 176 Street and are interested in speaking with them.

Witnesses who saw the Hyun-dai Santa Fe leading up to and/or during any of the crashes are also sought.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RC-MP’s Criminal Collision Inves-tigation Team at 604-599-0502, quoting fi le #2015-13251.

Father left with spinal damage aft er string of Surrey crashes

CURTIS KREKLAU PHOTOThe driver of a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is extricated from his vehicle by emergency personnel after the SUV was involved in a series of hit-and-run rear-end collisions on Fraser Highway last Tuesday.

Trial begins for Surrey couple accused of planting bombs at B.C. legislature on Canada Day 2013

‘Th is is going to rock the world’By Sheila ReynoldsA Surrey couple planted homemade

pressure-cooker bombs outside the B.C. legislature building in Victoria on Canada Day 2013 knowing they would kill and maim people, Crown prosectors allege.

Monday (Feb. 2) marked the fi rst day of the trial for Surrey residents John Nuttall and Amanda Korody, who are charged with making or possessing an explosive device, conspiracy to commit an indictable off ence and knowingly facilitating terror-ist activity.

Th e case is being heard by a 14-person jury in B.C. Su-preme Court in Vancouver.

Th e Crown contends the RCMP investigation into Nut-tall’s and Korody’s activities began in February 2013 and continued – with the involve-ment of undercover offi cers – until the pair’s arrest on July 1, 2013.

Prosecutor Peter Eccles alleged the couple, who had recently converted to the Muslim faith, planted explosives in two gar-den containers outside the legislature timed to go off at 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on a day when thousands of people were expected to be there to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Th e blast, said Eccles, would have sent shrapnel fl ying 150 metres (500 feet) and would have hurt and killed by-standers. Th e bombs did not explode.

“Th e police made sure of that,” said Eccles. “If they (the accused) had their way, they would have gone off .”

Th e Crown said the court will hear audio and see video that will be central to the case.

Eccles said surveillance of a conversation between Nuttall and Korody will be presented in which Nuttall talks about what will hap-

pen after their alleged plot takes place.

“Th is is going to rock the world,” Nuttall allegedly tells his wife. “Al-Qaeda Canada – that’s who we are.”

Eccles said the Crown doesn’t contend that al-Qae-da even knew anything about them, but that they acted on their own.

In their opening state-ments, the defence lawyers for Nuttall and Korody told jurors intention and context will be key in the case.

Nuttall’s lawyer, Marilyn Sandford, told the jury to pay attention to her client’s relationship with the under-

cover operatives, as well as watching Nuttall’s demeanour.

Mark Jette, Korody’s lawyer, said jurors must listen to how his client became “ensnared” in the police investigation.

Nuttall and Korody pleaded not guilty earlier last month. Th e trial is scheduled for 18 weeks and is set to resume Feb. 10.

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By Jeff NagelTransLink’s move to

dispatch more taxis to carry elderly and disabled users of the HandyDart system has helped clear a huge back-log of demand for the custom transit service.

Last May, TransLink earmarked an extra $1 million for taxi rides to relieve pressure on HandyDart aft er months of criticism from clients who said the oversub-scribed service left them under virtual house arrest.

Th e number of denied trip requests had run well over 3,000 a month up until April, but plunged to less than 100 in the summer and fall.

“More people with dis-abilities are able to get to where they need to go,” said Merrilee Ashworth, TransLink manager of business development and contract services.

She said the 98-per-cent reduction in denials as of November from a year earlier was in part due to other effi ciency improvements besides the extra taxi funding.

“We believe our recent actions will continue benefi ts into 2015, and we will not see a return to the number of denials we experienced earlier in the year,” Ashworth said.

Th e increased use of taxis has been fought by unionized HandyDart drivers as well as some passengers who argue taxi drivers are not as well trained to meet their needs.

“I am strongly, strongly opposed to it,” said Burnaby HandyDart user Elizabeth McKellar, adding there are too many “horror stories” about poorly trained or inconsiderate cab drivers.

TransLink put some of the extra money into additional training for taxi drivers.

Its latest quarterly report credits that for a reduction in taxi service complaints, although they remain far higher than the complaint levels for HandyDart.

Th e report noted demand for Handy-Dart in 2014 was down compared to 2013, but said that may increase as former riders become aware that it’s now easier to get service.

Th e HandyDart Riders Alliance’ also argues most of the drop in denials is because of the introduction of looser trip search parameters in the spring, not from the boost in taxi service.

Eric Doherty said that makes it “extremely problematic” to compare old and new trip denial rates.

Ashworth said

TransLink has not yet decided whether the additional funding for taxi rides will continue in 2015.

Jane Dyson, executive director of Disability Alliance B.C. (formerly the B.C. Coalition of Per-sons with Disabilities), supports the strategy of using taxis.

“We hope that they will continue to put that money into the taxi service,” she said.

Dyson said people who don’t want to take taxis don’t have to – Handy-Dart can still serve them – but taxis provide an effi cient option for those who don’t mind them.

Even with an extra 30,000 rides off ered by taxi this year, more than 95 per cent of the service is still being provided by conventional Handy-Dart mini-buses, which are only cost-eff ective compared to taxis if they

can pick up multiple passengers on the same route.

She also applauded TransLink’s creation of a new standby system – passengers whose trip request is initially denied can go on a wait list in case of cancella-tions.

Dyson said ride-shar-ing app Uber’s poten-tial arrival in Metro Vancouver threatens to disrupt the existing taxi service that supports the HandyDart system.

“Th e taxi industry over the last two or three years has gone to

great lengths to try and improve the service, particularly for people with disabilities and seniors,” Dyson said.

“Our organization is concerned about Uber. It risks undermining the important work that the community and the (taxi) industry have done together.”

Transit use down in 2014

Transit ridership is down from 2013 levels, and TransLink collect-ed $3.2 million or 0.9

per cent less in the fi rst nine months of 2014 as a result.

According to TransLink third quar-ter report, the fare in-crease imposed in early 2013 appears to have had a longer lasting impact on ridership than expected.

It notes revenue was also down in part due to the free transit day on B.C. Day to make up for SkyTrain shutdowns in July, and because of the three-week delay of the new school year due to the teachers strike.

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FILE PHOTOA large number of HandyDart requests prompted TransLink to use taxis to relieve a backlog.

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Some people think God is harsh like that - all punishment and no second chances.

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If you’d like to know more about this God who can be more forgiving than a Spelling Bee judge, why not give one of our pastors a call, or join us for church one Sunday morning. You won’t be disappointed.

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This is a team event and organizers are searching for

new groups to participate by creating and building their own beds this year. Teams need six pushers and one rider.

Th e following divisions will be included in the races: Men’s “Bed Pan” Division; Ladies’ “Chamber Pot” Division; Mixed “Bill Reid Centre of the Uni-verse” Division; Best Dressed “Brass Bed” Division; and the Media “Stone Pig” Division.

Winners in each category will receive a trophy to display for one year, rodeo tickets and

bragging rights.There will be one or two

loaner beds available, but teams are encouraged to con-struct their own.

A description on bed build-ing regulations can be found by logging on to the Cloverdale Chamber website and clicking on the Special Events or Cham-ber Events page at: cloverdale.bc.ca, or contact Cindy O’Brien Hugh at 604-574-4328 or [email protected] for informa-tion.

You made your own bed, now race on it

FILE PHOTOThe Cloverdale Bed Races return for a 38th year on May 14, sponsored by the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Cloverdale Business Improvement Association.

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Terus Construction offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan. For more information visit our website at: www.terusconstruction.ca

Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: [email protected] or by fax at: 604 575-3691/ Posting closes February 9th 2015.Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed, will be contacted.

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Terus Construction Ltd., part of the Colas Group of Companies, is a leader in the road paving & construction industry with operations located in various regions of British Columbia and the Yukon is currently recruiting for a Fixed Asset / Accounting Clerk to join the corporate office finance & accounting team.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

Administration Assistant(Temporary full-time)

We are a well-established fi rm of CA’s in Cloverdale seeking a Receptionist/Admin Assistant to work full time until April 30th to assist during tax season. The successful applicant will have professional experience with greeting clients and answering telephones. Computer & fi ling experience an asset. Remunera-tion will be commensurate with qualifi cations.

Please forward your resume and references to:

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT(ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN)

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Habib Trucking Ltd. located at 8334 128th Street Suite 215, Surrey BC, V3W 4G2, seeks 5 F/T permanent long haul truck drivers @ $24/hr. No education but workable spoken English, class 1 driving license and 1 years driving exp. is required. Duties include: drive truck trailer articulated or straight trucks, pre trip inspection, perform road side emergency repairs etc.

Email your resume to [email protected]

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

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Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

CARPENTERSTwo Full-time Carpenters are

required by Grizzlies Siding Ltd., located at 14167 62B Avenue

Surrey BC, V3X 0B3.Duties: Measure, order, cut, shape, assemble & join materials such as wood, hardy plank, vinyl. Fit and install trim, frame items such as doors, stairs, moldings, siding, fl ashings and hardware, gables, posts, porches, decks etc. Prepare layouts. Read and interpret blueprints and drawings. Maintain & repair exterior building envelope. Completion of Secon-dary education with 2-3years of working experience as carpenter.Workable spoken English is required. Wages: $26/hr and 40 hrs/week.

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130 HELP WANTED

COOKS WANTEDJBT ENT. LTD. dba Bozzinis Restaurant located at 13655 104 Ave. Suite 105, Surrey BC V3T 1W3 seeks 2 f/t perm. cooks spe-cializing in East Indian cooking & able to prepare lunches, dinners and buffets, Plan menus; Ensure quality & determine food propor-tions; Monitor & order food sup-plies. A min. of 2 yrs of cooking experience & workable spoken English is also required. Salary is $18/hour.

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132 HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! North-ern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nuna-vut/NWT volunteering in your com-munity July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.


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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Tevatia holdings Ltd DBA Siddhartha’s Indian kitchen locat-

ed at 2066 Commercial Dr. Vancouver, V5N 4A9 is seeking

2 full time permanent cooks specializing in East Indian dishes

& able to prepare lunches, dinners and buffets, Plan menus; Ensure quality &

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experience req. Workable spoken English required. Salary is

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EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PLUMBERSJourneyman & Apprentices

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180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

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260 ELECTRICAL

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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Thank you to all that have participated so far.Thank you to all that have participated so far.The contest #10 began on December 22, 2014 and the draw date The contest #10 began on December 22, 2014 and the draw date

will be March 28th, 2015. Winners for Contest #9 will be announced will be March 28th, 2015. Winners for Contest #9 will be announced after they answer the skill testing questions.after they answer the skill testing questions.

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Cloverdale Reporter, February 05, 2015

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