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With student enrolment expected to climb by 1,000 this fall, the district warns that more portables are in place By Evan Seal Many schools in the Surrey school district will again be bursting at the seams when students head back to class in September. With 1,000 more students expected this fall, including 300 children from Syria, portables will again be in high demand. Despite a recent announcement by the provincial government to add 2,700 new spaces for Surrey students by 2020, including a much-needed secondary school in Grandview Heights and an elementary school in Clayton North, overcrowding is still an issue. Currently, the district has 275 portable classrooms throughout Surrey – not including modular classrooms, which the Ministry of Education considers permanent space – however the exact numbers needed for overcapacity won’t be known until October. With continued growth in Cloverdale, Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary will have the most portable classrooms of any school in the

district with 18, an increase of two over last year. Both Lord Tweedsmuir and Sullivan Heights Secondaries will also be instituting a cap on the incoming in-catchment enrollment for the 2016-17 school year, along with Sullivan Heights continuing on an extended-day schedule to accommodate extra numbers. Three other secondary schools will have as many as 11 portables each. And with additions nearing completion at some sites, portables may be moved from some schools to accommodate overcrowding in other locations. Recent additions of two classrooms at Rosemary Heights Elementary and four classrooms at Morgan Heights Elementary have eliminated the need for portables at those locations. However, even with the 10-classroom addition at Adams Road Elementary completed, the school will still need four portables. As the enrolment numbers at Woodward Hill Elementary con-

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Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary is now home to 18 portable classrooms – two more than last year – making it the school with the most portables in the district.

tinue to climb, the South Newton school will see the largest number of portables for an elementary school in the district with 10 por-

table classrooms expected in September. In June, the Surrey Board of Education decided to reduce the

French Immersion program at Woodward Hill for the 2017-18 school year to help address the overcrowding. Katzie Elementary will have eight portables and Clayton Elementary will have seven. To help balance some of the student numbers, catchment boundary changes will also take effect at eight elementary schools for the upcoming year, including Woodward Hill, Goldstone Park, Cambridge, Clayton, Hazelgrove, Katzie, Morgan Creek and Sunnyside Elementaries. Notable student increases for elementary schools are Katzie, and Sunnyside with 65 and 107 more students respectively. For secondary schools, enrolment numbers will increase by 48 students at Clayton Heights, 50 students at Lord Tweedsmuir, and 60 students for Panorama Ridge. Thirty elementary schools will be closed to out-of-catchment enrolment. – Black Press

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pect and was able to take him into custody without incident. “They kept filming,” according to Paul Orazietti, executive director of the Cloverdale BIA, who was there with his iPhone to capture the take down. “At one point, the set deterred the robber’s getaway.” Jeffry Ozolinz, 32, has been charged with robbery and is in custody. “Thankfully no persons were injured during this incident,” Surrey RCMP Corporal Scotty Schumann said Friday. “But thanks to the film crew with a sharp eye, and the fast acting officer, this arrest was made in short order.” Meantime, Orazietti said the location manager reported the movie will spend up to $50,000 to film in the Cloverdale downtown, with the shoot wrapping up Aug. 20.

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Electoral reform forum Saturday Fair Vote Canada is hosting a townhall meeting on electoral reform this Saturday in Langley. There will be several presentations on Canada’s existing voting system, as well as some of the alternatives, along with a questionnaire designed to discover what voters value and would like to see in a new voting system, organizers say. There will also be an opportunity for the public to speak. The list of presenters includes: Cloverdale-Langley City MP John Aldag, who recently hosted a townhall forum at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre on voting reform; Timothy Jones, a Fair Vote volunteer who will comment on the existing First Past the Post system; Craig Henschel on alternatives to the present system; and Dr. Antony Hodgson, who will explain two new systems that might work in the Canadian context. The event will be live streamed on Periscope. As well, a report on the event will be forwarded to the Electoral Reform Committee. The forum runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at the United Church of Langley, 21562 Old Yale Road, Langley.

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Demystify your bike HUB Cycling is hosting a free workshop for beginner bike maintenance on Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 St. Experts will show you how to do a basic bike inspection to make sure it’s in good running order, including the simple things you can do on a regular basis to keep it that way. Learn how to: • Clean and oil your chain; • Check your brakes and gears for wear; • Fix a flat tire; and • Know when it’s a good idea to take your bike in for professional service. Call 604-598-7960 to register, and don’t forget to bring your bike. For more information, email streetwise@bikehub.ca – Black Press

Extra, extra! Extras needed A film and TV boom means productions are scrambling for local extras, local agent says By Jennifer Lang It’s a great time to be an extra. If you’ve ever wanted to get paid to appear on TV or film as an extra, no acting or lines involved, now’s the time. That’s the plea from Cloverdale’s James O’Neil of 4 Aces Talent, billed as Surrey’s only extras talent agency, currently representing about 50 clients who are finding background work in the many popular TV and streaming series, movies of the week, feature films and commercials being filmed in B.C. Surrey is enjoying a record season when it comes to TV and film production, with 103 filming permits issued by the end of July – surpassing last year’s total for all of 2015. “It’s going crazy,” a busy but happy James told the Reporter last week, as Why We’re Killing Gunther, the action-comedy movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Cobie Smulders, filmed at various locations in Cloverdale, including right near his 176 Street office. O’Neil, who worked as an agent for two years before opening his business representing extras in June, says demand for local extras has “been insane.” “It’s been busy. I’ve got 20 [clients] out on different shows. We need more [extras].” O’Neil is in constant contact with the various productions hard at work this summer in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, as B.C. enjoys a banner year in film and television production. The boom is thanks to a low Canadian dollar, film tax incentives for foreign productions, and not the least, the region’s professional, experienced, local crews that are so in demand, it’s made it hard for domestic productions to meet their deadlines. It’s driving demand for extras, too. “We need more people,” he said. Cloverdale, he says, is an established location, with crews returning here after positive experiences. The town centre has seen more than a half-dozen productions this summer, with more on their way. O’Neil says productions are typically looking for extras aged 15 to 50. The most important qualification for anyone seeking work as an extra he says is availability throughout the calendar year – a flexible schedule that will allow casting agents to slot them into various, ongoing productions as needed. Those with special skills, such as military, police or fire service training are in especially high demand, says O’Neil. So are athletic people and musicians – people who can do something complicated or skilled and look realistic. “Skilled” extras can make “huge” money, says O’Neil, who adds he knows of one ex-military extra who is banking $2,500 for a few days work over a two-

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week span for one recent production. Otherwise, the jobs typically pay minimum wage, which may not turn heads – but O’Neil is quick to point to other incentives: shoots often go overtime, resulting in extra wages in the form of overtime pay. Fourteen-hour days are not uncommon he notes, although a strict, eight-hour maximum per day is the rule for children. Extras eat for free, too, at craft ser-

Skilled extras such as ex-military or those with police and fire service experience can make ‘huge’ money, says O’Neil. vices, potentially sweetening the deal by offering meals and snacks throughout the day’s schedule. One of the main things he’d like potential extras candidates to keep in mind is to keep their online availability calendar up-to-date. Casting agents might be looking for last-minute extras to fill the next day’s filming requirements. “Once you have committed, it is a job. But have fun. If you don’t have fun, it probably isn’t for you.” If money, free meals, and the promise of winding up in an important scene in an upcoming TV or film production isn’t enough incentive, then maybe the idea of hanging out on a film set interacting with actors, directors and crew will entice. “It’s the part I enjoy the most,” says O’Neil, a married father to three kids, son Greysen, 3, and stepchildren Peyton,

8, who found work last week in Cloverdale in a scene set in a diner in Gunther as well as a turn as a ghost in Supernatural, and Marcus, 10, who was recently used in the series iZombie. In fact, it’s a love the whole family shares: his wife Erin – who does payroll and accounting for B.C. film and TV productions – was able to bond at the Supernatural set with the wife of one of the co-stars, who is expecting a child. At home, he and his family can ‘talk shop’ around the dinner table. “It doesn’t stop!” O’Neil admits. “It’s been a lot of fun.”

Tips for extras The first step is making contact with an agency such as 4 Aces Talent. O’Neil meets with potential clients first to interview them, and counsel them on how to go about being an extra. (Contact him at extras@hotmail.com or by visiting acetalent.ca.) “We’re like an employment centre. We send the talent off,” he said. • Make sure you’re available. Most jobs are Monday to Friday. “If you’re planning on finding a weekend job, this isn’t for you.” • Keep your availability calendar upto-date with your agency. • Have transportation: “A vehicle really helps.” • A professional headshot isn’t neccessary to apply, just digital images but do send photos. “We need basic pictures such as a profile, full body shot and a full back shot,” he said.

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All non-profit organizations can email their special events to newsroom@cloverdalereporter.com EVENTS UKRAINIAN SOUL FOOD Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch will be available on Friday, Aug 26 at a fundraiser from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eatin, take away, or ready for your freezer. For info, call 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313. RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER The eighth annual Ride to Conquer Cancer takes place Aug. 27 and 28. The 200-km ride from Cloverdale to Redmond, WA, will support the BC Cancer Foundation and the BC Cancer Agency. To register, visit http://bitly/1Nnea3A

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CLOVERDALE MARKET DAY The Cloverdale Arts and Entertainment Association presents Cloverdale Market Day, Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 176 Street between 56A Ave. and 58 Ave. Over 80 vendors, sidewalk sales, food trucks, performers, bouncy castles, mini golf and more.

SUPPORT GROUP Are you a man who’s gay, bi-sexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? 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. Our next meeting is 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. For information and meeting location call Art at 604-4629813 or Don at 604-329-9760. PARKINSON SUPERWALK Sunday, Sept. 11 at Bear Creek Park Pavilion, join us for the Parkinson SuperWalk, one of 20 walks taking place in communities across the province in support of the Parkinson Society of B.C. This year our goal is to attract over 2,4000 walkers and raise $440,000 in B.C. Registration: 9 a.m., walk start: 10 a.m. Contact Lucy or Betty at 604-662-3240. The route is approximately 3km. For more information, visit parkinson.bc.ca/superwalk. VALLEY WOMEN’S NETWORK EVENING CHAPTER Meeting and buffet dinner, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m., 5 Star Catering/Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre, 5640 188 Street, Surrey. The Valley Women’s Network bings together women from all walks of life for personal and professional growth in a comfortable environment for sharing common career and social concerns and to offer self-development opportunities. Email eveningreservations@valleywomensnetwork. com or call 604-882-3973. SURREY SQUARE WHEELERS The Surrey Square Wheelers dance season starts up again Wednesday, Sept. 14. Our beginners and mainstream group meet Wednesdays (7-10 p.m.) at Brookswood Seniors Centre 19899-36 Ave, Langley. The cost is $5 per night. New dancers receive THREE FREE NIGHTS. We start right from scratch, so don’t worry if you haven’t square danced before. We are accepting new dancers until October 15. Email Maureen at mwilson. ssw@gmail.com or phone her at 604-9160653. Visit our website at http://www.surrey. squaredance.bc.ca/SSW/index.html ANNOUNCEMENTS CRAFTERS NEEDED Annual Cloverdale United Church Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 17575 58A Ave., Cloverdale. Crafters needed, $25 per table. Please leave a message at cloverdalehazelmereuc@telus.net or call 604574-5813.

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Heritage record a sad story A lament for the heritage homes of 182 Street, from someone who grew up there Re: “Cloverdale heritage home falls,” Aug. 17 The destruction of the Curtis house is a sad commentary on the lip service that Surrey gives to heritage. I take this one personally – I grew up on this street and remember when the Curtis family lived there. About 20 years ago or so, the Hugh and Helen Currie house on the same street was the subject of much preservationist ki-yi-ing by council and was temporarily moved to city property (once the Claude and Mabel Harvie property) up the street. It was eventually torn down. The cost to taxpayers was in the hundreds of thousands, and the net result was nothing. There are several heritage homes on the street, most in good condition, but other than the Cecil and Anna Heppell house at 5818 182 Street, nothing is actually earmarked for preservation.

My parents lived on that street from 1955 to 1993, in two different homes. Our original home was built in 1954-55 on a 2.5-acre lot my Dad bought for about $7,000. Because he was a veteran, the federal government offered a mortgage to help pay for the home under the Veterans Land Act. Many people moved to Surrey to acreage at that time to take advantage of the VLA financing that was available. When our original property at 5736 182 Street was sold in 1980 for a development (which is still in place along 57A Avenue), my parents moved to the Harry Parr house at 5973 182 Street (later owned by Geirge and Edna Scott). That home featured unique design and woodworking, with broadleaf maple beams and tongue and groove roofing milled in Cloverdale by CP Woodworking, the Parr family

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business. My parents sold it in 1993 to the Carnegies, founders of Red Barn Antiques, who also appreciated its unique character. They sold it and it was later town down so that two lots could be created and two new homes with no unique character could be built. The Parr house would have been worth preserving, but that didn’t happen either. There is still an opportunity to preserve several of the most unique homes on this street, but I won’t count on Surrey doing anything about it. Frank Bucholtz Surrey

Not all worth saving The [city] stopped my parents from getting a demolition permit way back even though they had applied for the development permit and paid $1,000 – World War II vets who ended up living in a home

with multiple stairs, which was detrimental to their health and well-being. The house is now a heritage house. My parents wanted to keep the entire property and just build a rancher for their later years. They were willing to leave the house on the property as long as they could subdivide one piece to build the rancher. The city did not work with them so now the entire property is gone, all the trees and the whole ambience. It was very difficult to sell the property after their deaths due to the heritage potential. It looks like this home in the article was truly worthy of saving. Tanya Rowlands

Appalling Moved to Surrey in 1976. Appalling what has happened to the city since then! Large acreage lots being bought out and developed into row housing. Linda Walker

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A totally spontaneous expression of gratitude breaks out for Premier Christy Clark and local MLA Coralee Oakes at the Quesnel rodeo after a rural school fund was announced.

The first roll was applied by Education Minister Mike Bernier when he announced in March that the ministry’s “fix-it fund” was going from $35 million to $40 million. Then in mid-May, he announced 80 successful projects. The “fix-it fund” had fattened to $45 million, and Bernier was just getting his sleeves rolled up. Hey school districts, remember the $25 million in “administrative savings” the ministry demanded for the second year in a row? Now that you’ve squeezed that from your budgets, Bernier’s good news at the end of May was that the government’s giving it back to use for

“front line services for students.” One of those services could be “maintaining schools despite falling enrolment in certain regions,” Bernier announced May 31, foreshadowing the next layer of repairs. Sure enough, a “rural schools fund” was rolled out on June 15. Clark and Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes made the announcement in Quesnel, where Kersley and Parkland elementary schools were going to close. Also eligible for a special fund was Okanagan-Similkameen, where Osoyoos high school students were going to be bused a half hour to Oliver.

This is hardly unusual in rural schooling around B.C., but these are swing ridings, you see. Kootenay Lake district declined the opportunity to keep Yahk elementary open, with an anticipated fall enrolment of zero students. This all comes during the annual ritual combat between the ministry and Vancouver school board over keeping half-empty schools open. Bernier had one more roll in his overalls. School bus service, one of those things jettisoned or saddled with hundreds of dollars in fees per student as districts scraped up those “administrative savings,” was selectively saved

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Support sought for rail relocation study MLA Gordon Hogg reveals he has been working behind the scenes to seek federal money for rail relocation study By Alex Browne B.C.’s provincial government will be sending a letter to Ottawa this fall expressing support for a feasibility study into rail relocation on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. White Rock South Surrey MLA Gordon Hogg confirmed Wednesday that he has been moving quietly behind the scenes to bring together provincial, federal and municipal representatives to see if a relocation feasibility study – estimated at costing between $800,000 and $900,000 – can be jointly funded. He said he arranged an unpublicized meeting June 8 including B.C. transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone, Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner and White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin and Coun. Grant Meyer. “There was nothing secret or clandestine

about it,” Hogg said, adding that the meeting took place at the Coquitlam offices of the provincial ministry. Hogg said that Stone and the mayors have made a commitment to fund such a study, and that the letter from the province to the federal government will also ask for a federal contribution. Fleetwood-Port Kells Liberal MP Ken Hardie, who is a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities, has also had meetings with Hogg on the topic. (*An earlier version of this article stated Hardie attended the June 8 meeting, but Hogg’s office says that is incorrect.) Hogg said he has been seeking the wording of a similar letter sent by the Manitoba government as part of a move seeking rail

relocation in Winnipeg earlier this year. “We wanted to make sure the letter hit the same principles,” he said, adding that the study would be a “very preliminary” move toward rail relocation on the Peninsula. South Surrey-White Rock MP Dianne Watts, also a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee and an advocate of rail relocation since her years as mayor of Surrey, was not part of the June discussion. “The only difference between Ken and Dianne is that Ken is a member of government, rather than dealing with a member of the opposition,” Hogg said, adding that Hardie’s assistance would give greater weight in persuading Ottawa to fund a study. “If we’re going to get support, (the government) is where it’s going to come from.” Hogg said that while all the ramifications

of rail relocation aren’t known, it is clearly of interest to residents of the Peninsula concerned about the safety of the current waterfront location of the BNSF rail corridor. “A tunnel in Crescent Beach, which is one of the things that has been suggested, doesn’t help the problems in White Rock,” he said. Rail relocation on the Peninsula might actually speed the BNSF route by some 25 minutes he said, which might mean that under the federal Rail Relocation Act, the rail company would contribute to costs of the relocation rather than being compensated for a delay. “A feasibility study is an important part of the process.” – Black Press

New generation of SkyTrain cars hits the tracks New Mark III SkyTrain cars are now in service on the Expo line. The first new-generation train rolled from Waterfront Station to Surrey Thursday and six more new four-car trains will be deployed in the coming months. TransLink officials say passengers will notice larger windows, including a bigger front windshield, as well as a quieter, smoother ride and more space for bikes, wheelchairs, strollers, luggage and standing riders.

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Olympics have â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;taught me so muchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lifelong memories and friendships made Brittany Reimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience at the Athens 2004 Olympics memorable By Evan Seal gold medal in the pool, in the 100m freestyle, since Mark Standing in line at a sandwich Tewksbury won the 100m backshop in Cloverdale two weeks stroke in 1992. ago, former Olympian Brittany As a 16-year-old, Oleksiuk is Reimer was approached by a also the youngest gold medalist friend she hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in years. in Canadian Olympic history. The friend was beaming with In 2004, Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reimer was pride at how the Canadians also 16 when she qualified for were performing in the pool in the Olympic Games in Athens, Rio and with the success of one Greece. swimmer in particular â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Penny â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember feeling super Oleksiuk. excited, obviously very nervous, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That girl reminds me so but what has been so admiraReimer in 2012 much of you,â&#x20AC;? said the friend, ble about Penny has been her comparing Oleksiuk to a young ability to keep her focus on Reimer. one race at a time,â&#x20AC;? Reimer told Black Press. Reimer was taken aback that someone â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been able to turn small milestones still remembered her success in the pool into massive milestones.â&#x20AC;? from over a decade ago. Although she did not win a medal in With the Summer Olympic Games in full Athens, Reimer went on to win a silver and swing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Canadian swimmer Oleksiuk, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from Toronto, has bronze at the World Championships in Montreal in 2005 and a bronze medal at the ignited a nation with her four medals in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in pool, the most by any Canadian athlete at a 2006. single Summer Games. For her, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the event itself, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s She also earned Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Olympic the lifelong memories and friendships that

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Langley pair pumped after getting call to Rio By Gary Ahuja One woman just started the sport two

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thought I would have again,” she said. “You don’t think when you get older — and 24 is not old by any means — you don’t think you will have the ability to go out and do these things.” “It feels pretty good to be back.” Popoff, who turns 31 on Friday (July 15), just took up sitting volleyball in 2014 and was on the Canadian side which won bronze at last year’s Parapan American Games. “It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our sport, to prove to the world and to children that even with a disability, we can overcome challenges, come up with these opportunities were we get to represent our country,” she said. “We get to wear the flag on our shirt and compete with some of the best in the world.” A car accident when she was 18 resulted in her right arm amputated below the elbow. She now owns and operates the Learning Circle, a childcare centre in Langley. “It was always a dream but it is one of those things you never know if it is actually ever going to happen. And look now here we are. It is time to step up and represent,” Popoff said. – Black Press

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Lee catches fire to win golf tournament Just 16, golfer says he stayed focused, rallying for a strong finish at last week’s BC Juvenile Boys championships By Gary Ahuja Trailing by four strokes heading into the final round, Khan Lee changed his strategy. Instead of focusing on the leaderboard — nine golfers were ahead of him — he switched to chasing the course record of nine-under par. Lee was competing at the BC juvenile boys golf championship, which was hosted by the Chilliwack Golf and Country Club Aug. 15 to 18. “I knew that I needed to go super low to actually have a chance,” he said on Friday, on his way to California for another tournament. “Instead of trying to put pressure on myself, I just thought I am going to go out and hit my shot.” Lee shot an opening round of 75 and followed that up with a

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birdies on 17 and 18. Altogether, Lee finished with six birdies over his final 13 holes and it was those final two birdies which put

him over the top — not for the course record but for the championship. Lee finished with a final round six-under par 66 to finish the tournament a five-under par 211. The 16-year-old admitted that while he was a bit surprised he pulled it off, he also knew he had the potential. Playing under clear skies and at times sweltering heat, there were also periods of gusting wind to fool with the players’ minds, but it didn’t affect Lee. “I was in the zone, I just kept focused, didn’t give up,” he said. “I was feeling good.” Lee was proud of his

final round but admitted he was going for the course record. “But come on, 66 in the final round of a championship, I’ll take it,” he said. Lee, who moved to Willoughby a few months ago, has golfed since he was about five years old. “I just like the moment, when you make a putt or need to make a putt. And it is full of surprises,” he explained. He is also proving to be a player to watch, with a verbal commitment on a scholarship to Washington State University to join the Cougars golf team. Lee enters Grade 12 at Clayton Heights next

month. Lee has spent the past five years training at the Northview Golf Academy. “He was already pretty good. He was just looking for some fitness and getting a leg up and has been working pretty hard ever since,’ said Matt Palsenbarg, the director of instruction with the Tour Performance Lab at Northview. “(Khan) has definitely been one of the hardest workers we have. “He just loves the game. He is just a super happy kid with a big smile on his face constantly.” – Black Press

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Bad Driver Award #177: Future Hood Ornament Tuned-out pedestrians like Hugo bring us careful drivers like you. So watch out for guys like him (and never be one yourself)! And when you do need collision repair, remember BC’s favourite, Craftsman Collision. ®™ Trademark of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under licence by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Craftsman Collision Ltd.

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3 nearby locations: 9585 120th St., 8268 128 St., 15050 32nd Ave. W. Rock

16 The Cloverdale Reporter Wednesday, August 24, 2016