Local students prove value of donating blood |
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By Andrew Huige
 A community push to develop a regular Cloverdale-based blood donor
clinic has paid off. Two girls from the Cloverdale parish sponsoring
the drive are living examples of what a timely blood donation can do.
Jessica Shoemay, 17, was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. She
received blood products to ease the side effects brought on by the
chemotherapy she was given at Children's Hospital. {Full story}
Photo: Submitted |
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Cat Fanciers in Cloverdale |
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 Galaxy, a Savannah cat, is indeed a star in her world. One of the newest breeds of cats accepted for registration with TICA (The International Cat Association), strutted her stuff for visitors and breeders at the Cat Fanciers Show of BC in March at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Her owner, Teresa Adebahr of Surrey, says Galaxy's dad is an African Serval cat and her mom is an ordinary domestic cat.
Photo: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis |
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Cloverdale Seniors Celebrate Chinese New Year in style - Gung Hay Fat Choy! |
Cloverdale Senior's Centre hosted a wonderful Chinese New Year Dinner for over 100 guests recently.
" The number attending was the highest we've ever had for such an event ," reported Recreation Programmer Patricia Wong.
" The room was colourfully decorated and appropriate music played to set a festive atmosphere . Guests enjoyed a delicious Chinese dinner complete with mango pudding, green tea, and fortune cookies.
Patricia Wong spoke about Chinese New Year traditions and customs associated with the holiday. The Cantonese Opera was very entertaining, and the audience marvelled at the exquisite costumes.
For more information about joining Cloverdale's active Senior's Centre please call Seun or Patricia at 604-502-6431 |
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Local Optician travels to Vietnam to support TWECS |
 Used glasses donated for the past year by patients to Dr. Holgar Pierce and his optometric assistant Sylvia Leaf will be put to good use this month when the duo travel to Vietnam to participate in a mobile clinic expected to assist almost 3,000 people. If you wish to donate glasses to TWEC please call Dr. Pierce at 604-574-4527 for details. {Full story} Photo: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis |
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Surrey Writers' Conference #1 {Full story } |
Heritage Christ Church 125th Anniversary {Full story} |
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Maui: Arts, Pineapple Wine, and Lavender
 Thanks to the loonie bucking the Yankee greenback off the charts sun-worshippers will soon be lured away to hang loose in the Hawaiian Islands while the barometer drops in BC. April was a good time to enjoy Maui's 15th Annual Celebration of the Arts. We also included visits to the Lavender Farm, and the Tedeschi Vineyards where pineapple wines are the specialty. Ah…now we have your attention. click here.
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Switzerland: Lucerne, Mount Pilatus and more
 On Mount Pilatus, high above Lucerne, alpenhorns, hikers, and a friendly dragon mingle harmoniously to the delight of locals and tourists. The world's steepest cogwheel railway will give you an impressive ride to the top.
Down in the valley Lake Lucerne and the city offer many other charming attractions and equally picturesque views. Photos: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis {Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne} |
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