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"He's been a great teacher for us," Brent says, who took over the family business in 1991, with co-owner Brian, his brother, and Brian's wife Elaine. When you enter the store, don't be surprised to meet Buckwheat, the welcoming yellow lab, as your first point of contact. "Most mornings, Buckwheat takes the mail from the mail carrier and delivers it to us," Brent comments. "He's here all the time and is a part of the family atmosphere." Come to Comfort Plus today for a pleasant, one-stop shopping experience! Since 1972, the family- owned Comfort Plus Furniture & Mattresses has excelled at giving three generations of customers exactly what they want: great style, great value and a great experience. Their secret? They have continually evolved as a business, staying fresh and forward-thinking with current consumer trends. Today, condo living has exploded as the hottest life-style phenomenon and Comfort Plus reflects that trend. "We've introduced a new area to our 15,000 square foot showroom that focuses on multi-functional pieces for smaller units," says co-owner Brent Tanchuk. You'll see items, such as an exquisite all-in-one desk, dining table and bookcase, or quality ottomans with plenty of storage for bulky articles; convenient storage beds, and a whole lot more. "We offer a tremendous variety of items that are ingeniously crafted with function and beauty in mind," he adds. "Our "lofty ideas" addition exemplifies how we strive to keep ahead of the trends. More condos are being built every day in the Tri-cities, and smaller units demand different types of furnishings to accommodate that lifestyle. We recognize it's here to stay." What are your furniture needs, big or small? Look no further than competitively priced Comfort Plus. Their spacious and beautifully appointed showroom features mid- to high-quality 519-893-8118 85 BRIDGEPORT RD. E., WATERLOO (Across from the Bridgeport Rd. Plaza) Since 1971 COMFORT PLUS LIFESPACES Lofty Ideas for Small Areas Thursday, October 19, 2017 • WATERLOO CHRONICLE • 5Serving your community since 1856 By Adam Jackson Chronicle Staff Waterloo Regional Police say their deployment of nalox-one to front line officers is saving lives. The Police Services Board learned Wednesday that since the rollout of naloxone, the overdose antidote, to front line officers in May, the spray has been used 14 times, each time reviving the person suffering from an overdose. Two of those doses went to offi- cers who experienced symptoms consistent with fentanyl exposure. Despite the small sample size, police have seen a decrease in overdose deaths that lead them to believe the deployment has been successful. "Opioids continue to be a con- cern for us," said Kevin Thaler, dep- uty chief of operations for WRPS. The number of opioid deaths peaked in March and April, at eight. In May and July, there were five; and in June and August, that number was down to just three. The total number of overdoses from May to August has hovered between 40 and 43, while the high- est spike of the year came in Janu- ary, which saw 67 reported cases. It was reported that by of the end of August there have been 44 fatal overdoses in the region in 2017. That year-to-date number has already surpassed last year's total of 38. For the last number of years, police both regionally and nation- ally have been battling against the distribution of the highly-toxic fen- tanyl. The powerful opioid is esti- mated to be 50 times stronger than heroin. Since the police started carry- ing out naloxone in May, there have been calls in the community to have the drug more accessible. The most recent example is when Waterloo Region District School Board trustee Cindy Watson urged education offi- cials to have naloxone available at all public schools in the region. "We are equipped to treat, should we encounter them," said Thaler of the police response to overdoses. Thaler said in some situations, police weren't called to deal with an overdose -- victims were found by officers in varying states of over- dose. "I'm glad we made a decision that lead to potentially 14 lives saved," said Police Services Board chair Tom Galloway. Waterloo Police Region Service are planning to hand out naloxone kits to auxiliary officers. Naloxone deployment saving lives, says Waterloo Regional Police "I'm glad we made a decision that lead to potentially 14 lives saved." Coun. Tom Galloway Police Services Board Chair