South Surrey White Rock
HAPPY HAIRCUT
&Beauty Salon
Men’s & Women’s Haircuts Waxing • Facials Manicures • Pedicures
Nov 30 & Dec 1 For info & venue map visit www.peninsulaarttour.com
Open 7 Days a Week 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Your Weekly Clover Valley Newspaper
Sponsored by
November 21, 2013 ❖ www.CloverdaleReporter.com ❖ 604-575-2405
CIBC Wood Gundy
604.533.3340 102-20542 Fraser Hwy, Langley
Neighbours say no to 7-Eleven By Jennifer Lang said, adding the neighbourhood would Residents in the Five Corners area of West welcome another restaurant, a laundromat, Cloverdale are standing behind a local con- even a cold beer and wine store – just not a venience store against a potential rival want- 7-Eleven. “Everyone’s kids grow up in this area. They ing to build on the opposite corner. Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition don’t want to worry all night.” The property in question is directly across aimed at Surrey City Hall against proposed from her shop at 60 Avenue at 7-Eleven to be built at 168 Street 168 Street, adjacent to a cluster and 60 Avenue. of small businesses including a As of this week, 987 people restaurant and a salon. It’s the “Everyone’s kids grow and counting had signed a petition being put forward by Five up in this area. They former site of Cheung’s Market, which has been torn down. Corner Convenience, a familyIt seems very little can be run corner shop owned by Ra- don’t want to worry done to stop the proposal from mandeep and Parminder Gill. all night.” going ahead – a development Some customers were even coming into the store just to sign - Ramandeep Gill permit was issued in July for a one-storey, 3,032-square-foot it, said Ramandeep, as she dealt commercial building for a prowith the after school rush from posed retail store at 6021 168 nearby Surrey Centre ElemenStreet. And on Oct. 23, proponent Samuel tary on a recent afternoon. She’s worried about the impact a 24-hour Chan of Ionic Architecture Inc., applied for competitor and franchise will have on her a building permit for a 7-Eleven. According to a representative of the probusiness – but what it would do the neighponents, the public hearing took place three bourhood. “If we [have to] close the store, we will years ago, when the development permit apstill live in this area,” she said, adding there plication was submitted. He was surprised are concerns that a business open 24 hours to learn of the petition bcause there was no public opposition to a 7-Eleven at the time. might attract criminal activity. He couldn’t say when construction will “Everybody has different views” on what break ground. else could be done with the property, she
JENNIFER LANG PHOTO
Kaycie, 4, and Damien, 10, were recently at Five Corner Convenience with their grandmother, Jaqueline Davison, centre, who signed a petition opposing a new 7-Eleven proposed in the Cloverdale neighbourhood. At left is Ramandeep Gill, who owns the convenience store with her husband.
Meanwhile, public safety and the wellbeing of minors are among the top concerns for the petition signers rallying behind their popular mom-and-pop shop. “We don’t need a 7-Eleven here,” said
Tynice MacDougall, a regular Five Corner customer who had already signed. The petition says there is already a full service convenience store called Five Corner
See HUNDREDS SIGNED / Page 3
Sponsors help out Santa parade
FILE PHOTO
The big rigs will be back for the Santa Parade of Lights.
CLOVA Present this ad
(original from newspaper)
and receive a
EEM FR EDIU M
POPCORN
N
By Jennifer Lang A highlight of Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights in Cloverdale has been rescued by new sponsors, but organizers say the event needs more sponsors to come on board as costs of putting on a signature event rise along with its growing popularity. The evening Christmas parade of floats, vehicles, antique cars, horses, marching units winds its way through the historic town centre, culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus and a dazzling lighted procession of big rig trucks from Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley. With an estimated 13,000-plus people turning out, 2012 was a banner year for the spectacle, a favourite with families. The upcoming parade on Dec. 8 is poised to be one of the largest ever in terms of scope.
CINEMA OW PLAYING
“Your Cloverdale Law Firm”
BAD GRAMPA...7:30PM ESCAPE PLAN..8:50PM
Our goal is to provide you with top quality service in a comfortable, friendly environment.
Starting Wed Nov 27
FROZEN...7:30PM
WEEKEND MATINEES SAT/SUN
NOT VALID ON TUESDAYS • N
5732 - 176 Street
See SHOW LOOKS SOLID / Page 5
604-574-7431
Fri, Nov 22 - Tues, Nov 26
Sat Nov 23, Sun, Nov 24
land Park for Central City Big Rigs for Kids. The next step for Surrey’s Santa Parade of Lights in Cloverdale is to cover additional costs for traffic control and policing, which have also risen, only partly as a result of the growing size of the parade. “The city wants to ensure maximum safety and are avoiding use of volunteers,” he explained, adding he is hopeful Surrey City Hall will agree to cover those costs, but the request will have to go to council for consideration. As of Monday, there was less of a sense of urgency. “I think the city is looking to help us out,” Orazietti said.
Located in the heart of Cloverdale
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2...1:30PM
Ferry transportation costs of the Island Equipment Owners Association have traditionally been borne by B.C. Ferries, said Paul Orazietti, executive director of the Cloverdale BIA, which co-organizes the parade with the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce. “Unfortunately, this year, we have been forced to pick up additional costs,” Orazietti said, explaining the ferry costs represented about $7,000 in unexpected budget expenses. When sponsors were approached for $500 contributions, they readily answered the call, securing 12 Vancouver Island big rigs from the Island Equipment Owners Association to join the lighted truck convoy. On Sunday, Dec. 8 the convoy starts out in Cloverdale and continues to Hol-
ICBC CLAIMS & GENERAL PRACTICE 5690 - 176A Street, Surrey
www.mactuc.com
Stay Connected to the Life You Love Call
778-373-0299
today for details about our all-inclusive rates or to book your personal tour.
17528 59th Avenue, Cloverdale, BC www.bethshangardens.org Owned and operated by the Cloverdale Senior Citizens Housing Society