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Provincial podium: After a tough loss in the semifinals of BC High School Boys Basketball Championships, the White Rock Christian Academy Warriors rebounded nicely, winning the bronze-medal game by a single point. see page A23

Civic slate supported by developers, business leaders

Surrey First spent $700,000 for sweep Kevin Diakiw Black Press

Surrey First spent almost $700,000 to achieve a full sweep of city council last fall. Financial-disclosure documents filed at city hall show Mayor Dianne Watts’ Surrey First team

spent $662,000 in the November municipal election, when the party won every seat on council. It’s actually $10,000 less than Surrey First spent three years ago, when it didn’t achieve as much success. One source said the team was careful not to “steamroll” the

opposition with a big war chest. The bulk of the slate’s spending went to advertising – $182,000 going to newspaper, radio and other electronic advertising, while another $77,000 went to non-traditional advertising. Surrey First spent $46,000 on

signs and pamphlets, and another $135,000 on campaign staff. The rest went to rent, couriers, furniture and office supplies. Donors, mostly developers and business leaders, came out in numbers and with big cheques. Qualico Developments donated $11,000,

B&B Contracting gave $9,000, and Bill’s Developments (Vancouver developer Bob Cheema) donated $8,000. Contributing $7,500 were Colliers International, Mosaic Homes, Gateway Casinos and Four Brothers Masonry. see page A4

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A small group of teachers brave a downpour Thursday to protest provincial back-to-work legislation. Video at www.peacearchnews.com

Province legislates against job action and appoints yet-to-be-named mediator

Teachers rally for support on week off Dan Ferguson & Tom Fletcher Staff Reporters

On the day the provincial government passed back-to-work legislation last week to end the teachers’ strike, a handful of protesters was waving at passing cars in the pouring rain on White Rock’s Marine Drive. The teachers carried placards protesting

provincial policies that they say create overcrowded classrooms and neglect specialneeds students. B.C. Teachers’ Federation rep Karen Kilbride said people should remember the same provincial government rolled back teachers’ contracts in previous negotiations only to have the courts declare the move illegal.

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“We’ve had a lot of support in South Surrey (during the previous week’s three-day strike), out in front of the schools on 16th Avenue,” she said. “It was just constant honking.” Thursday’s protest was also intended to remind parents that schools were shut that week to save money, not for a holiday. see page A4

Almost a year after Kassandra Kaulius was killed in a traffic crash in Sullivan, police are recommending several charges against a woman, including drunk and dangerous driving. Last May 3, Kaulius, 22, was returning home from a softball game when her car was broadsided at 64 Avenue and 152 Street. Witnesses alleged a speeding Ford Econoline van ran a red light, and that its driver ran Markita Kaulius from the vehicle into a victim’s mother wooded area. Mounties now recommend criminal charges against an unnamed 34-yearold Surrey woman, including dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing death, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams causing death and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. Police have submitted a report to Crown Counsel more than 2,000 pages long and say they expect it will take prosecutors weeks to review the recommendations. Kaulius’s mother, Markita, is now lobbying for increased penalties for those convicted of impaired driving. “We would also like to see the government make changes to the Criminal Code of Canada to redefine the offence of impaired driving causing death to vehicular manslaughter,” she told CTV News. “I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to my daughter or tell her how much I love her. Someone took that away from me, and I have to live with that everyday.”

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Hard lesson learned about passport laws Dan Ferguson Staff Reporter

White Rock roofer Brad Zacharias was all set to celebrate the recovery of his missing passport. Then he was told it would be destroyed. Zacharias, 34, was riding his bicycle last month when he lost his passport. He figures it fell out of his pocket. Less than two hours later, Zacharias says he got a call from White Rock RCMP telling him the passport had been turned in and he could get it. But just as he was preparing to go pick it up, he says he received a second call telling him not to bother; the document would have to be returned to Passport Canada where it would be destroyed. The first caller had made a mistake, Zacharias was told. It was more than a minor inconvenience for Zacharias, who does not have a driver’s licence and relies on his passport as his primary ID. He suspects other passport holders are, like him, unaware of just how strict the law is about lost passports. If he had known, he says he would have gone back and searched every inch of his route before reporting his passport missing.

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Brad Zacharias lost his passport while riding his bike last month. He has praise for a sympathetic staffer at the RCMP office, who helped him fill out a statutory declaration to explain the loss of his passport, saving him the time and expense of getting one notarized. “Bless her heart, she didn’t have to do it.” His financial institution has also been understanding, he says. “Luckily, people know me at the bank.” However, he will still have to pay the full fee for a new passport. Béatrice Fénelon, a spokesperson for Passport Canada, says the agency immediately invalidates any passport

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Hiring delays encouraged in White Rock Dan Ferguson Staff Reporter

There were more people at the White Rock council table than there were members of the public in the audience at last week’s airing of the city’s proposed five-year financial plan. Officials are considering an increase that would boost this year’s average property general tax and solid-waste levy by 2.5 per cent – $65 for detached single-family homes and $28 for condominiums. Six people sat in the audience March 12 while Mayor Wayne Baldwin and all six members of council heard director of financial services Sandra Kurylo describe how staff had adjusted the 2012 to 2016 draft financial plan to reduce the 2012 tax hike from 4.57 per cent to 2.5, as directed by council’s finance and audit committee in February. Planners had to compensate for “quite significant cost increases” to accomplish that goal, Kurylo said, citing general inflation, waste management costs and higher policing expenses that include another full-time offi-

cer to the White Rock RCMP detachment. This will also be “the big year” for road-construction projects, Kurylo noted, with $8.8 million of work scheduled in 2012, including a $3.6 million reconstruction, with storm and sanitary drain upgrades, along Marine Drive from High Street to Bishop Road. Staff trimmed large and small budget items, ranging from a $5,000 reduction in the parking maintenance and operations budget to postponing by six months the hiring of a new director of leisure services and a new manager of engineering to save $124,000. The city will also dip into its savings, using money from reserve funds to finance an increase in engineering salaries of $24,000. Baldwin said staff did a “commendable job” of finding $360,000 in total to cut from the $26-million budget. “These are not easy economic times and our budget does have to reflect that,” he said. White Rock residents will face a smaller increase than their Surrey counterparts, who must absorb a 1.9 per cent bigger road levy

on top of a 2.9 per cent tax increase. David Webb, a councillor from 1984 to (In addition to general tax and solid-waste 1999, spoke in his capacity as Tourism White levy increases, White Rock homeowners will Rock president. Webb lobbied for $15,000 in also pay higher sanitary sewer and drainage funding that he says would mean a $30,000 fees, along with an increased hydrant levy, hit for the city’s official destination marketanother $13, to bring the total ing organization if it doesn’t get increase to $78, while strata own- ❝These are not easy the money, explaining it won’t ers will pay another $8, bringing economic times and qualify for a matching provincial their total hike to $36.) our budget does have government grant without it. When it came time for ques“Without that, we have to cut to reflect that.❞ tions from the public, only two back on our marketing for the people took the opportunity, both Mayor Wayne Baldwin city,” Webb warned. former White Rock councillors. The city received one emailed Ken Jones, who sat on council from 1974 to message about the five-year plan; resident ’77, said he would like to see some road work Mike Armstrong called for a zero tax hike, near his home on Goggs Avenue. suggesting the city dip into its reserves and “There hasn’t been one cent spent (there),” take steps to improve its investment returns. Jones said, also noting city staff should find Council is scheduled to vote on prelimideeper cuts to reduce the increase to zero. nary approval April 16, with final approval Jones said the city could cut $800,000 a year set for a special meeting April 23. by reconsidering its refusal to contract out If the proposed financial plan is adopted, firefighting services with the City of Surrey. homeowners will see increases in each of the “I think it’s about time we got a break as plan’s remaining years: 4.13 per cent in 2013, taxpayers,” Jones said. 3.41 in 2014, 3.04 in 2015 and 2.81 in 2016.

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Guilty plea in murder One of three men charged in a 2008 double murder in Mission entered a guilty plea Monday. Surrey’s Jack Douglas Woodruff, 53, appeared before the B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster and plead guilty to two charges of first-degree murder. Woodruff was sentenced to life in prison, with no chance of parole for 25 years. Lisa Dudley, 37, and Guthrie McKay, 33, were shot in the couple’s rural home, which, according to a statement of facts entered Monday in court, had housed a marijuana grow operation. Woodruff said he was going to be the shooter, and went to the house with the intention of shooting Dudley, and McKay if necessary. According to the admitted facts, he went to the back deck and fired six shots inside as the couple were watching television. McKay was hit three times, and Dudley twice. The couple were found by a neighbour on Sept. 22, 2008 at the home in the 31000-block of Greenwood Drive — located in a northern portion of Mission — four days after a 911 call was received that six shots had been fired in the area. McKay was pronounced dead at the scene. Dudley was in severe medical distress and died en route to hospital. Mission RCMP Cpl. Mike White was given a written reprimand and docked one day’s pay last March after an RCMP disciplinary hearing determined he failed to properly investigate the shots-fired call. He left the scene after being there for 10 minutes and did not follow up the next day, the board of adjudication concluded. Justin MacKinnon and Bruce Main were also charged last year with two counts of first-degree murder. MacKinnon is still in custody since his arrest, while Main was released on bail, RCMP said. - files from CTV & Vikki Hopes

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These images were captured by a webcam placed by the Hancock Wildlife Foundation in Ocean Park. For video, visit www.peacearchnews.com

Ma and Pa Eagle caught on video

History repeats itself again and again Dan Ferguson Staff Reporter

The two eagles nicknamed “Ma and Pa” have returned to their Ocean Park nest. It is the third time the nesting pair have chosen to lay their eggs and raise their offspring atop a tree on a privately owned bluff overlooking Boundary Bay. Branches were wired into the tree and sticks were left invitingly in the yard below to encourage the pair to settle there two years ago. “We gave them a foundation and building materials,” said David Hancock of the Hancock Wildlife Foundation, the group that also installed two inconspicuous web cameras to provide continuous live-streaming video of the nest at www.hancockwildlife.org Last Tuesday, Ma and Pa’s first egg appeared, the exact same date as their first egg last year. Hancock said it shows how the light cycle so precisely effects the species. “While the weather can change annually, the light cycle, the period of sunlight available each day, is very precisely the same each year,”

Hancock observed. “And, of course, our eagles, as well as most birds, have their hormonal cycles controlled by this period of light.” History continued to repeat itself, when the second egg appeared Friday. This year, some television watchers will be able to follow the eagles’ progress on Shaw Cable channel 4. The plan is to provide regular 7:30 a.m.

updates from Monday to Thursday, before children go to school, Hancock said. Hancock said his own observations suggest the lower Fraser Valley still has a great many eagles, primarily younger birds, hanging around key food areas like Boundary Bay and the local landfill. It is probably because few spawning salmon were available up the coast this past fall to keep the eagles spread out, Hancock believes.

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Unions finance SCC candidates spent almost $30,000 to finish ninth, 7,784 votes shy of eighthplace victor Barinder Rasode. About half of Bose’s amount came from the Canadian Union of Public Employees. In fact, the vast majority of donations to SCC reported at press time came from unions, including CUPE and the Surrey Teachers’ Association. Meanwhile, the cash spent by independents trying to unseat Watts was significant and varied. Mayoral candidate Vikram Bajwa spent $70,143 trying to secure the mayor’s chair, while Clifford Inimgba spent $27,687.

Deanna Welters and her team spent $859, while Touraj Ghanbar Zadeh parted with no money while running for mayor. Ross Buchanan spent $37,572 of his own money in his unsuccessful bid for the mayor’s chair. Buchanan said he has no regrets, and that if he could wind back the clock, he’d do it all over again. “Bad things happen when good people do nothing,” he said. That said, Buchanan said he wouldn’t consider running municipally again until there is an independent, third-party oversight body managing the inner workings of the election.

B.C. prepares to impose contract from page A1 “Schools are closed this week not because it’s spring break but because of the government cutbacks,” teacher Tom Abbot said. “The school district doesn’t have enough money to keep the school operating so they’ve closed it down for a week.” As passed Thursday, Bill 22, the “Education Improvement Act,” bans teachers from striking when classes resume next week, establishes a cooling-off period and appoints a mediator. Education Minister George Abbott said he won’t name the mediator until he returns from a trade mission to China. Abbott said his Asian trip was planned long before his ministry drafted legislation designed to

force an end to months of teacher work-to-rule action that culminated in the three-day strike. Abbott announced he will send letters to the heads of the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association inviting them to take part in mediation. “It’s time for everyone involved to pause and reflect on how we can work together to continue to improve our education system,” Abbott said. The legislation requires the two parties to bargain “in good faith” with the yet-to-be-selected mediator in an effort to reach agreement without adding new costs to the overall B.C. education budget. In earlier interviews, Abbott said that a mediator who could “walk on water” would be preferable.

If no settlement has been reached by the end of June, a new contract will be imposed that extends till June 2013, after the next provincial election. Teacher’s federation president Susan Lambert said Bill 22 wipes out virtually all class-size and composition limits found in the School Act, and places no limit on the number of students with special needs in any given class. “Bill 22 hurts students and attacks teachers’ rights,” Lambert said. “It will only make working and learning conditions worse.” Lambert said the law eliminates free collective bargaining because it imposes a governmentappointed mediator who must operate under a narrow mandate focused on employer demands.

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Olga Tsoupikova says it was bad enough someone broke into her car and stole her purse with her credit cards and ID.But they also stole her wedding dresses. The 28-year-old White Rock resident put her wedding gown and her after-wedding dress in her car for a planned fitting, then took her three dogs for a walk with a friend along the Serpentine River last Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. She’d been planning her April wedding for some time, finding the perfect wedding dress – a white strapless floral number with a long train – back in October. But her prize acquisition was her after-wedding dress, a glittering floral

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No real winners on front lines ducation Minister George Abbott’s tour of China to promote B.C. education off-shore is one of the more bizarre features of the current war being waged over our children’s future. Even the most virulently anti-B.C. Teachers Federation pundits among us must be shaking their heads over the timing – and the optics – of his trip. It’s equivalent to a maitre-d’ singing the praises of the menu to potential customers while a grease fire rages in the kitchen. No matter where you stand on teachers’ contract demands, you must be aware that public education in this province is in trouble – particularly if you’re a parent wondering what will happen when your children are due to go back to school next week after spring break. The six-month ‘cooling-off’ period legislated by Bill 22 has not reduced temperatures one whit. Indeed, they appear to be rising, judging by news coming out of last weekend’s BCTF annual general meeting in Vancouver. Incensed by legislation that imposes a government-appointed mediator with a mandate of no net increases to the education budget – not to mention removal of limits on class-size and composition limits, plus a potential rewrite of existing contract language – teachers are talking full-scale strike, legality be damned. Even if moderates win out over militants in the BCTF camp, it’s hard to imagine labour peace during the next six months. And BCTF president Susan Lambert has not ruled out any type of action – up to and including a full-scale strike – in the union’s vowed resistance to the legislation. Public sentiment, predictably, seems split between polarized forces on the verge of war. Even the limited job action undertaken by teachers has added uncertainty to the process of applying to universities and colleges by this year’s Grade 12s. The impact of further job action can only be guessed. With such a pressing crisis at hand, it would be understandable if parents are less than enthused about the impending certification of two more Chinese schools to teach the B.C. curriculum – a step which will give their students even greater access to our post-secondary institutions. To some, the message seems to be that Abbott cares more about fee-paying foreign students than conditions on the battle lines at home. Abbott may describe the certification – which would bring the number of off-shore schools teaching B.C.’s curriculum to 31 – as a “win-win for Chinese students and B.C.’s K-12 system.” When it comes to Abbott’s mandate, a win-win at home would seem far more important.

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ICTORIA – The noise of the employers that the labour shortage is real teachers’ strike drowned out and growing. debate on the B.C. budget The NDP warns that B.C. faces a future so thoroughly that one of Finance of “people without jobs, and jobs without Minister Kevin Falcon’s more people.” Mostly they blame controversial ideas only made the BC Liberals for removing Tom Fletcher the news last week. apprenticeship programs from Reporters dubbed it “Welfare union control. Air.” Falcon plans a pilot I spoke with James about postprogram to offer socialsecondary needs a couple of assistance recipients training weeks ago. She mentioned NDP and airfare if they can line up Leader Adrian Dix’s signature a job in B.C.’s northern energy policy to restore B.C. student boomtowns. Workers are being grants, funded by a capital tax imported to fill jobs there, on financial institutions. She also while in Metro Vancouver and agreed that part of the problem elsewhere the number of single is young people taking postemployable people applying for secondary education that leads to social assistance is rising. fields with poor job prospects. Much of oil and gas work is I suggested that if B.C. dirty and dangerous. These days most taxpayers are to increase their subsidy to industrial jobs involve sophisticated post-secondary students, already worth electronics, and the technical skill level about two-thirds of their schooling costs, required is high. But there are entry-level perhaps grants could be targeted to areas jobs going begging, and relatively high of pressing economic need. pay is offered to fill positions in a shortTo my surprise, James agreed that is staffed service sector in the Peace region. worth considering. This is significant, not NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to only because it is likely to be unpopular northern B.C., dismissed Falcon’s plan as in the education establishment. There is a a stunt. There are unemployed people in good chance that James, a former school the region who should be offered training trustee, will be B.C.’s education minister before we start flying people up from in 14 months. Vancouver, James said. After writing about the labour shortage Yet I repeatedly hear from northern last week, I was bombarded with

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So far this week you’ve said… yes 86% no 14% 69 responding messages from an irate Vancouver high school teacher who mocked the whole notion as corporate propaganda. No labour shortage exists, globally or in B.C., he claimed. Rather, “capitalists” of the “one per cent” have tried to “vocationalize” public education for a century, but the “people” have always “resisted.” Radical socialists aside, why would matching student aid to employment demand be unpopular with teachers? Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during the lengthy debate over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott noted that for every three teachers coming out of B.C. universities, there is currently only one job available. Certainly student debt is an issue worth discussing. And most would agree it’s easier to pay off loans if one can find a job in one’s field upon graduation. Should further subsidies go to soon-to-beunemployed teachers? No. Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather than what the economy needs. And our economy definitely does not need more kids taught Marxist claptrap. Further to that, a tax on banks will be popular with some of today’s students, who protested against capitalism in the “occupy” camps that will resume as the weather improves. Others will examine the idea and conclude that financial institutions will recover the tax from customers, and perhaps find ways to get the job done with fewer employees. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca The Peace Arch News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org

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Editor: Thanks to the PAN for its fullpage, anti-union rants on its March 13 editorial page. It made me write this response in support of some union members. It’s that time of year: collective agreements are about to expire for many public-sector unions. The union I belong to is the Hospital Employees Union (HEU) and we are currently in negotiations with the employers. While the public may be persuaded by some in the media that we are always greedy for more wages, look at the facts of what many HEU members have received over the past decade or more. If I was still doing the same job as in 1995, I’d be making 6.9 per cent more now. Since 2001, I’ve gotten a 0.5 per cent wage increase. Many in this union are in the same situation. When the BC Liberals took office, then-premier Gordon Campbell tore up contracts and privatized many HEU members in food services, housekeeping, laundry and other sectors. The Liberals have allowed facilities to privatize, firing well-paid workers and hiring new ones at drastically lower wages. In 2004, HEU members were legislated back to work with an effective 15 per cent reduction in wages. In 2006, HEU renewed the contract for four years with modest increases for all members, and “market adjustments” for a variety of classifications because of the “booming economy.” We also received a signing bonus: a price Campbell was willing to pay to ensure “labour peace” for his Olympic sideshow. In 2010, HEU settled for a twoyear contract at net zero. Health care costs supposedly are going up five to seven per cent a year, but certainly it’s not HEU driving the costs up. It would be interesting to see how much the CEOs’ wages have gone up in the past year, or the bureaucrats, or the doctors or the RNs. So the issue for Premier Christy Clark is: is she for HEU families? Is she for families to earn the same as they did 10 years ago, or is “families” just a propaganda tool to buy votes? And for the public: if health care is so important, should those who work in health care be treated with respect and be paid fairly? The Liberals think otherwise. They treated us with the utmost disrespect in 2004, and now they expect us to go four years with zero wage increase. The Liberal attitude to health-care workers will lead to an exodus to other jurisdictions. At our bargaining convention last year, there was a firm conviction that we should get a wage increase to keep up with inflation. However, there was also a realistic understanding that our demands are to be modest and not excessive. The government is saying no; HEU is asking just to keep up. Brent Boutin, Surrey

Editor: Re: Stumped: city halts building, March 6. I just wanted to clarify one thing that the city told the newspaper which was not 100 per cent true. They did advise the us that we could not cut the tree. I will not deny that fact, however, what they forgot to mention was why they couldn’t give us the permit. They advised us that because the tree was provincially protected they were not able to give us a permit. This was told to us three times by the clerk. She advised us that we would need to contact the Province of B.C. That’s why we did. We received what we thought was a permit to cut the tree, as the clerk at the ministry of forestry asked us what we required and we told them we needed to remove the tree. They gave us a permit to transport the tree. Nowhere did it state what the permit was for. It just stated, this permit is for lumber cut on this property and our legal description of the property. We did everything possible to be in the right. If we wanted to cut the tree down, we wouldn’t have gone through all these hoops and

did what we thought was right. We are law-abiding citizens and never wanted to go above the law. When the mistake was made, we are willing to suck it up and pay the fine. Why? Because we know we have no other choice, not because we are made of money, as one writer seems to think. We were victims, we did everything within the legal realms, however, the city wanted to make an example out of us because they were burnt in the past. We just want to live in a home that we had dreamed of. Ruby Deol, Surrey

Rules are there for a reason Editor: Finally, a city with the courage to say NO! I read the Peace Arch News article about the Deols and their self-created dilemma with interest. It is evident in North Surrey, Newton and Guildford that bylaws do not apply equally to all. One cannot blame the Deols figuring they could get away with it in White Rock, too, but fortunately, Paul Stanton has the gonads to stop them in their tracks. I have lived most all my life in B.C. and always felt that building

bylaws were for following and for the protection of the residents. Jim Simpson, Surrey ■ I am very pleased to read about the stop-work order in White Rock. This is not just a tree that some homeowner cut down that they shouldn’t have. This is a homeowner that won permission to demolish the existing house on a view slope by agreeing to alter their new design to save the older trees. Not only did the Deols go against protecting the Dogwood, they continued to press the city to allow them to cut the tree down. It is about time municipalities started imposing heavier penalties on homeowners who feel the need to cut down trees that require permits. These bylaws are in place for a reason. I have no sympathy. The fact that they are offering to plant more trees and donate a dozen endangered trees to the city doesn’t sit well with me either. They still cut down that tree on because they wanted to. It’s a bit late for them to admit to making a mistake. Lastly, that stump on the front page of the Peace Arch News looked pretty big to me. I wonder how many years it took for that tree to grow, and only a few minutes for someone to cut it down. Nancy Boyd, Surrey

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Stop leaving poop bags hanging Editor: White Rock/South Surrey has been our home for the past 18 years. We have been active in many community events, both for ourselves and our daughter. We love the beaches, the recreation amenities, the trails and parks. We love the shops, the people and we say with pride that we live on the Peninsula. There is one glaring eyesore that seems to be continuing to grow. I can’t stand it when dog owners take their bagged poop and throw it in the bushes, on the side of roads or anywhere but a garbage can. Why on earth would you go to the trouble of picking up your dog’s feces only to toss it away? You can see these bags of crap hanging like Christmas ornaments and dotting streets and yards like Easter Eggs.

What message does this send? Wouldn’t it be better to leave the ‘doggie doo’ on the ground and let it biodegrade instead of sealing it in plastic (and tossing it)? This is a blatant disrespect for the community and it gives other dog owners a bad name. I have always stuck to the motto that ‘there are no bad dogs, just bad owners’. In this situation, I can’t think of anything more appropriate to describe this action. So next time you are walking Fido and you ‘bag the crap’, please do the right thing for the community and dispose of it in the appropriate manner. If you are one of the responsible ones, please do your best to hold the others accountable. If you can’t do this, do us all a favour and get rid of your dog. Doug and Trish Saunders, Surrey

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Media policy set to change Amendments are in the works for a policy that created a “minor firestorm” for the City of White Rock last year. Members of the governance and legislation committee gave unanimous support earlier this month (March 5) to a change proposed for the city’s Policy 133 – Internal Handling Media Requests. Adopted last May, the policy includes that “with the exception of routine events and basic information that is readily available to the public, all media requests for interview or information will be routed through the city manager or communications officer,” and

that “staff will provide a briefing report to the authorized city spokesperson prior to an interview with key messages.” It led some media to report that city council was trying to “control the flow of information from city hall to residents.” Mayor Wayne Baldwin described the outcry as a misunderstanding of the policy’s intent and suggested an amendment that would make clear it is simply an internal staff direction, and not direction that council only speak to media through the city manager or communications officer.

“On the understanding with council members that they’re speaking for themselves,” Baldwin said. In a brief discussion of the suggested amendment, Coun. Helen Fathers, who was on council when the original policy passed, reiterated the intent was not to stifle communications between council and media. “It was never the intent of the council of the day to muzzle any council members,” she said. The amendment is expected to come before council at its next regular meeting, April 2. - Tracy Holmes

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Four years for fatal crash daughter, Varinder, was knocked unconscious, while their youngRavinder Binning nodded and est daughter, Rupi Badh, suffered gave a small wave to friends and less serious physical injuries. The family as he was led into custody family had been driving home after an engagement party by sheriffs Thursday. for Rupi. Moments earlier, In delivering Binning’s in Surrey Provincial sentence, which includes a Court, Judge Reg Har10-year driving ban, Harris ris handed a four-year said Binning not only chose jail sentence to Binto leave the crash scene, ning, who last month but proceeded to use his pleaded guilty to causcellphone – not to call for ing the deaths of Bakhhelp, but to contact his own shish and Dilbag Badh, family and friends. seriously injuring their daughter and then Ravinder Binning In court earlier in the week, Binning read a statefleeing the scene of the ment that included an apology to deadly Surrey crash. It was July 2008 when a speeding the Badh family. But on ThursBinning slammed into the back of day, Harris said he didn’t buy it. “It is my view that the offender the Badhs’ car, sending it spinning into a power pole near 128 has not demonstrated genuine Street and 85 Avenue. Bakhshish, remorse,” the judge said. Harris said Binning spoke pri60, and Dilbag, 61, who were sitting in the back seat, were pro- marily about how the incident nounced dead at the scene. One has impacted him and that he Sheila Reynolds Black Press

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t’s no easy feat keeping a secret from a 13-year-old, but Jenny Hall managed quite well. The mom-of-three kept her lips sealed for days about her daughter, Jayme, being nominated for the final medal-bearer position in the Rick Hansen Relay end-ofday celebration in White Rock this spring. “I chose not to tell her until I knew she was picked, but it was hard to keep it from her,” Jenny said. “I knew she would be so excited and I was honoured, as well. When she found out, she was so happy.” Jayme was nominated by family friend, Theresa Kidd, a City of White Rock employee. “She has known Jayme ever since she and her daughter were in our baby group,” Jenny said. “She knows about everything Jayme’s had to overcome and knows what kind of person Jayme is.” Looking at the teenager today, it’s hard to imagine she has had many troubles to conquer. But the bubbly, active teen survived a massive stroke less than two years ago. Jayme had been complaining to her parents for weeks about headaches, which they chalked up to hormones. But late in September 2010, it became evident that hormones were not causing the frequent pains. “She woke up one day and wasn’t able to speak or walk or do anything,” Jenny said. “And that’s when we knew something was seriously wrong.” Jayme was rushed to BC Children’s Hospital, where it was determined she had a large clot in the artery feeding her brain stem, blocking any blood from getting to the brain. The stroke was a result of two extra ribs on either side of Jayme’s collarbone. The rib on the right side had grown, compressing the artery and forming the clots. As the staff at BCCH had never encountered such a phenomenon, they opted to rush her to Vancouver General Hospital, Jenny said. “They took her to the neurology station and began to prepare to operate right away,” Jenny said. “She had gone 23 hours without

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White Rock teen Jayme Hall will be the city’s final medal-bearer for the Rick Hansen Relay. Below, Hall rides bikes with her brothers. blood flow and the doctors said if she reached 24, it would be likely she wouldn’t survive.” Using an angiogram, the doctors pushed out the clot and got blood flowing to her brain, but were unable to tell Jenny and her husband, Jason, if Jayme would be able to walk or talk when she woke up. Fortunately, Jayme beat the odds. “She woke up and she was able to talk – and over the next two weeks she came a long way,” Jenny said. “She’s doing well, and she can certainly talk.” Jenny recalled Jayme’s strong will and spirit

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when she was staying at the hospital. The Girl Guide took the time to brighten up the days of other patients residing in her ward, Jenny said. “When (Girl Guides) cookie time came around, she got us to buy two cases and she passed them around to the other patients. She never considered herself a patient, she was too concerned about everyone else,” Jenny said. “She always kept a smile on her face.” However, the smile wavered when the longtime soccer player was told by doctors she would not be able to do anything active because of the blood thinners she was on. “She looked at them like they were crazy,” Jenny laughed. “When she was up for it, she started playing soccer and that’s the way it’s been with everything else.” Now, with soccer season over, Jayme said she has turned her focus to preparing for the relay. “I’ve been doing a lot of studying ever since I found out I won,” Jayme said. “How he did that run, I thought it was amazing. It inspired me, and I’m so happy to be a part of it.” Jayme will be the final medal-bearer for White Rock, completing the last 250-metre leg and bringing the medal to the stage, said

Amy Baumann, special events co-ordinator with the city. The city was given the task to choose the final medal-bearer, with the rest being selected by the Rick Hansen foundation through an online contest. “Back in the fall, the community planning team got together to select how we would choose the final medal-bearer,” Baumann said. “We decided to ask the community to nominate someone who represented a shining example of an ordinary person with an extraordinary story.” After an admittedly difficult process of sifting through letters and nomination forms, the team decided on Jayme. “We learned about her inspirational story and the age she was when she went through it all and suffered the stroke,” Baumann said. “She is so active in sports and in the community, even after her stroke. Her determination, her positive attitude and her family all helped her survive. “When you’re given a diagnosis like that, it’s pretty amazing to pull through like she did.” The end-of-day celebration will take place May 19 at the White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave., outside the plaza at 5:30 p.m., with Jayme arriving at 7 p.m.

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Elgin Park student Cullen McCann took gold in the Architecture CAD (Computer Aided Design) category, where competitors had 3½ hours to produce a drawing that meets international drafting standards. Another Elgin student, Laurel Pucker, won bronze in the same category; Clayton Heights’ Ryan Allen took bronze in the mechanical CAD competition. EMS’ Mackenzie Charles and Tamanawis students Nathan Chan and Josh Morgan all won in the culinary category, which gave the young cooks three hours to prepare a two-course meal using standardized recipes and provided ingredients. Charles won gold, Chan won silver and Morgan won bronze.

Two Clayton Heights students, Robert Easton and Kaitlyn Rittenhouse, teamed up to win silver in the 3-D animation competition, where teams spent worked for seven hours – the morning was devoted to creating animated characters without computers and the afternoon, to bringing them to life with software. Another Clayton Heights 3-D team, Alexa Tarrayo and Andy Bui, won bronze. The competition’s welding category was also won by a Clayton Heights student, Tyler Hireen. Earl Marriott welders Reid Gibbons and Lane Holthe took silver and bronze. Gold medalists advance to the provincial competition, set for April 18 at the Tradex in Abbotsford.

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Farm-fresh food finds way into classrooms Evan Seal

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raser Valley farmers have joined together with schools throughout the Lower Mainland to provide students with a chance to learn culinary skills using locally grown produce. Through B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (BCAITC), a pilot project called Take a Bite out of B.C. was launched in 2009, giving chef instructors at various schools the opportunity to feature locally grown foods in their teaching kitchens. Initially the idea for the program came from the B.C. Culinary Arts Association, which wanted to use more local ingredients in their cooking classrooms. However, the costs were high and the system of distribution was inefficient. BCAITC, a non-profit organization, was able to bring the chefs and the producers together, and that partnership has blossomed into the current program that is now running in 37 schools provincewide – including 10 in Surrey and three in North Delta. “These kids are getting to see the difference between working with fresh local foods versus frozen, imported, shrink-wrapped foods,” says Lindsay Babineau of BCAITC. “In the past, so much of the produce came from the U.S.”

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Chef Mike Doyle helps Tamanawis students Connor Avar (right) and Mackenzie Charles carve a roasted turkey. The project also supports the local economy and protects the environment by using homegrown ingredients.

All the products are donated to the program by more than 40 agricultural commodity groups and B.C. producers of

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stakeholders see the advantage in introducing quality produce to potential future chefs. Teaching Chef and Ace-It (Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training) instructor Mike Doyle of Tamanawis Secondary School, the only school in Surrey offering post-secondary credit in culinary arts, is thrilled with the program. “In the past ❝These kids are we would getting to see often show students how the difference to de-bone a between chicken using working with a single bird. fresh local foods Now every student has versus frozen… a chicken of shrink-wrapped their own, plus foods.❞ they learn to use all parts Lindsay Babineau of the bird to BCAITC make stock and soup as well.” Looking out at the line-up of students waiting to get into the cafeteria, Doyle is also working on getting his students to eat healthier. “Often, root vegetables are more difficult to prepare but the way we produce them the kids love them.” he says. For more about the B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, visit http://www.aitc. ca/

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■ Author Claudia Cornwall reads from her latest book, At the World’s Edge–Curt Lang’s Vancouver: 1937–1998, March 26, 7 p.m. White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. ■ Garden Photography with John Gordon at White Rock Library April 2, 7 p.m.

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Orser leads Eagles to wins over Caps Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

Prior to the start of the BC Hockey League post-season, Surrey Eagles head coach Matt Erhart predicted that at least one unheralded player would step up into the playoff scoring spotlight.

Happens every year, he said. Turns out he was right, as Eagles’ defenceman Beau Orser – who failed to score in 55 regular-season games and had just 10 assists – had two assists in Surrey’s 4-3 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals Friday, and a day later, earned first-star

honours after scoring twice in a 4-1 win, leading his squad to a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series. After two games, the 19-year-old Ontario native sits tied with two others – including teammate Robert Lindores – first first in the playoff scoring race.

The series shifted to Cowichan for Game 3 Monday, but results were not available by Peace Arch News’ deadline. Game 4 takes place tonight (Tuesday) in Cowichan. If necessary, the series shifts back to South Surrey Arena Thursday for Game 5. see page 25

Warriors third in province

White Rock Christian Academy point guard Tyus Allen drives to the hoop against the Vancouver College Fighting Irish Saturday, in the third-place game at the Langley Events Centre. WRCA won the contest, 96-95. Gord Goble photo

Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

Through the first few days of BC High School Boys Basketball Championships, the White Rock Christian Academy Warriors proved to be giant killers, knocking off a pair of higher-seeded teams. But in semifinal action Friday, WRCA’s streak was snapped after a 73-64 loss to perhaps the only team that was hotter than they were – Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens, who one game before had knocked off a tournament favourite themselves, the No. 2-seeded Pitt Meadows Marauders. The Warriors, who were seeded 14th and had to win a play-in game last Tuesday simply to advance to the tourney’s main draw, rebounded Saturday evening in the bronzemedal game, beating the Vancouver College Fighting Irish 96-95. Terry Fox, meanwhile, went on to capture the provincial title with a one-point victory over Langley Walnut Grove Gators. “It was an excellent week,” said WRCA coach Dale Shury. “I told the guys on Saturday before the game, that it was more rewarding to win that night and get bronze, than it would be to lose the gold-medal game and finish second, and they went out and played a good game.” Senior forward Jake Newman led the Warriors in scoring throughout the tournament, and was at his

best Saturday, leading his team with a 32-point, eight-rebound effort. He averaged 23.4 points-per-game, good for fourth-best in the tourney, and was named to the provincial first-team all-star squad. “Jake really put this team on his back,” said WRCA point guard Tyus Allen. White Rock forward Kristophe Baerg was named to a third-team all-star, and WRCA was also awarded the School Spirit Award, which they’ve won numerous times

in the past. Before losing to Terry Fox, White Rock pulled off a pair of upsets, first beating No. 3 seed St. George’s 63-62 in overtime in the opening round, and then knocking off the rival Tamanawis Wildcats in the Round of 8 Thursday. Against the Saints, WRCA saw a late lead evaporate, and then needed a basket from Newman with nine seconds left in overtime to finally retake the lead. St. George’s Declan Chung had a chance to win the

game with a pair of free throws with 2 seconds left, but missed both. “I never thought we were going to lose,” said Shury. “I was confident we’d hold on to win – even if, in the end, we were the ones who had to make a comeback.” The irony of winning the game thanks to a pair of missed free throws was not lost on Shury, who pointed out that if his squad hadn’t missed so many foul shots themselves, the game never would not have got to overtime.

“Coming down the stretch, we had so many free throws, so many chance to ice the game, but just couldn’t do it,” Shury said. “We had a couple hundreds fans out to watch, a lot of students from the school… maybe the boys missed those free throws on purpose just to give the fans full value for the money, I don’t know.” The third-place finish is the Warriors’ best since finishing second in 2010, and is a marked improvement over last season, where they failed to qualify for provincials at all, breaking a 12-year streak. And it brings a positive end to a tumultuous year for the team, which struggled on the court at times after Christmas, and could have seen their season derailed at the start of the playoffs when head coach John Dykstra resigned his post. “It was a very important win for our school, considering we didn’t make it last year,” Shury said. “And the guys are a real resilient bunch. They were able to put all the offthe-court distractions aside and just go play basketball.” It’s the second time in five years that WRCA finished in the top-four despite having to win a Tuesday’s play-in contest. In 2007, the Warriors were a 14-seed, and had to beat Caledonia (Terrace) to advance to the main draw. From there, they advanced to semifinals, where they lost to Kitsilano, and ended up placing fourth.

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Surrey Eagles captain Tyler Morley fights for the puck in front of the Cowichan Valley on the weekend.

BCHL series shifts to Cowichan from page 23 In Friday’s opening tilt, Orser wasn’t the only defensive-minded blue-liner to get his name on the scoresheet, as veteran Matt Cronin – he of the one-goal, eight-assist regular season – scored the winning goal with just 2:11 left in the third period. “Both those guys were maybe a little snake-bit during the season, and could’ve scored more, but maybe that’s a good thing, because they’re getting the bounces now,” Erhart said. “They both work extremely hard, so it’s a nice bonus for us to get (offence) from them. You root hard for guys like that.” The opening 20 minutes was scoreless, as the two teams – which finished just one point apart in the regular season – played each other as close as one might expect. In the second period, Eagles’ captain Tyler Morley, who was named the game’s first star, and Brayden Jaw scored for the home team, and former Eagle Richard Vanderhoek scored for the Caps, temporarily giving the visitors a lead 1:24 into the second frame. In the third, Cowichan’s Matt Brown tied the game at 2-2, but Surrey defenceman Devon Toews restored the Eagles’ lead less than a minute later. Cowichan’s 20-year-old sniper Brett Knowles potted a power-play goal to knot the game at 3-3 with just over three minutes left, before Cronin, with assists to Orser and Lindores, notched the winner. Andrew Hunt, who last week was named to the BCHL Coastal Conference first all-star

team, stopped 27 shots. On Saturday, Orser’s two goals, plus one from Morley, gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead with just 16 minutes left in the game, and after Cowichan’s Troy Paterson – son of former Surrey Eagles’

owner Ronnie Paterson – cut the lead to 3-1, Brandon Morley scored an empty-net goal with 45 seconds left to ice the game. Hunt was solid again between the pipes, stopping 34 of 35 Capitals’ shots on net.

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By his own account, Southridge Storm senior girls basketball coach Paul Chiarenza has been in a lot of third-place games. “Too many, probably,” he laughed, less than a week after his team placed fourth at B.C. single-A basketball championships in Prince George. So as a seasoned veteran of bronze-medal showdowns, he has a knack for figuring out whether or not a team, usually just one day removed from the disappointment of being bounced from title contention, has a chance for that last spot

on the podium. “It’s usually the team that thought it had the best chance at first place that has the toughest time coming back, and getting ready for the third-place game,” he said. And this year, after Chiarenza’s senior girls lost the thirdplace game 66-60 to Princeton, he surmised that his theory held true – at least in part – yet again. “After our second game, I think that’s when the girls realized that they could win the whole thing,” he said. “And Princeton, I think they probably knew they’d be playing for third as soon as they drew Houston

in the semifinals.” Houston Christian – the province’s top-ranked single-A team in the province during the season – went on to win the championship game 80-63. But despite finishing just off the podium, Chiarenza was clearly proud of his team, which entered the tournament as the sixth seed, and finished two spots higher. “Anytime you can do that, it’s good,” he said. After a 87-43 opening-day win over Valemount, the Storm knocked off the third-seeded Mulgrave Titans on Day 2 to advance to the semifinals, where they lost 73-61 to the

host school, Cedar Christian, in front of more than 1,000 fans. “The feeling I think the girls will remember, more than anything, will be that feeling off waking up the day after beating Mulgrave, and knowing they were one of the best four teams in the province,” Chiarenza said. “They represented themselves so well.” Southridge’s Ashley Andreou was named to the tournament’s first-team all-star team, and led the provincials in scoring. She averaged 32 points-per-game, and poured in 41 in the semifinal loss to Cedar Christian. “She’s a real talent,” Chiarenza said.

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LIBRA

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You are slightly preoccupied by your health, which you usually take very good care of. Don’t hesitate to take action and find some effective remedies or treatments.

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You are surrounded by people you can trust. This is a good time to get involved in a long-term project that involves a lot of people. In fact, this is a wonderful time for you to initiate all kinds of things.

You find yourself at the center of attention, even though you don’t usually enjoy that. Keep in mind that the love and admiration you receive is great for your self-esteem.

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GEMINI You will be required to ponder a decision involving your home or your family. You are also in charge of a lot of people. Managing your stress in healthy ways will help you with this.

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LEO You may have to deal with some strong emotions from your life partner, especially if you are experiencing financial pressures. If you keep your calm, you will find a solution quickly.

You will have some unexpected payments to make. On a more positive note, you are getting closer to your goal of buying a property that will fill all of your family’s wants and needs.

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ALDUS, Reginald Benjamin April 2, 1920 - March 11, 2012

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Reg, passed away surrounded by love at the age 91 in White Rock, BC. Reg was born in Ottawa but after joining the Air Force and finding his true love, he would call Vancouver and then South Surrey his home for the rest of his days. He will be forever in the hearts of his wife, partner and love of his life for 67 years, Blossom, sons Raymond (Mary Ann), Gary (Kathy) and Greg (Manuela), 6 grandchildren Jeff (Rhonda), Chris (Renee), Georgia, Caelan, Zachary and Isabelle and 4 great grandchildren Jenna, Justin, Sophie and Olivia. Reg proudly served his country in the RCAF being deployed in WWII to the East Coast, West Coast and Alaska with the 8BR Squadron and then overseas in Europe with the 407 Squadron. After returning to Vancouver in 1945, Reg worked for the Canadian Grain Commission retiring after 34 years. And when retirement wasn’t enough, Reg went back to work for another 7 years at Ocean Fisheries. Reg spent many years coaching and served as president of the Kerrisdale Minor Hockey Association and found great pleasure in being part of the Snoppy Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa, Ca. He was an avid vegetable gardener, always looked out for his neighbours and lived by the philosophy that it is better to wear out than rust out. Reg was most proud of his family and in his later years enjoyed seeing them all gather at the Cottage in Naramata. We would like to thank the PAH staff, both ER and 6 North for the compassionate care they provided to our father and the family in his final days. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Royal Canadian Legion 240 in Crescent Beach on 128th Street, Surrey, BC at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

BOYES, Mary Ethel (Molly) Born May 12th, 1915 in Wanstead, England; died March 5th, 2012 in Surrey, B.C. Mother, grandmother, wife, friend, teacher. Taught nursery school in England, later emigrating to New Zealand, then Canada with her family. After a long and full life, Molly passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her loving family at her side. A spiritual soul, Molly found joy in music, nature, art and gardens, and gently passed this joy on to all who knew her. Predeceased by her husband Stewart, Molly’s memory will be kept alive by a loving family: son, Tim; daughters Margaret and Pamela; grandchildren Kelda, Simon, and Tessa. Many thanks to Dr. Spangehl and the staff at Peace Portal Lodge for their supportive care of Molly over the last five years. If you would like to make a donation in Molly’s name, please give to breast cancer research. There will be a small family gathering in honour of Molly. COOK, Deloris I. Sept. 29, 2012 - March 15, 2012

Deloris I. Cook, born on September 29, 2012 in Viscount, SK. Passed away peacefully at Evergreen Baptist Home where she resided for her last two and a half years. Lovingly remembered by her son Greg; daughter Carmen; daughterin-law Peggy; grandson Adam and son-in-law Merv. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Her steadfast faith in the Lord was an inspiration to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. A private family Memorial Service will be held. Valley View Funeral Home 604-596-8866

DOLPHIN, William A. (Bill) June 19, 1935 - March 7, 2012. After a courageous battle with cancer it is with great sadness that we announce Bill’s passing at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC. Pre-deceased by granddaughter Christine Dolphin in 1993 and beloved wife Marion in 1999, Bill will be greatly missed by his two sons Bret (Lorie) and Clint, his 4 grandchildren Liam, Spencer and Megan Dolphin and Liam Holder of Canberra, Australia, as well as sisters Dona Dolphin of Point Roberts, WA and Sara-Lynn Merritt of Chilliwack, BC and many more cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. After concluding a successful and rewarding career in the flexible packaging industry, Bill spent much of his retirement traveling, tending to his car collection and proudly attending his grandchildren’s many sporting events. Bill’s humour, generosity and genuine interest in his family and friends well being will be very sadly missed. At Bill’s request, no memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the B.C. Cancer Agency in Bill’s memory would be welcome. Online condolences may be made at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca .

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LERNER, Mary Elizabeth went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2012 in White Rock, BC, where she will be reunited with her beloved husband, Casper (Cappy) Lerner, her sister Mabel Welsh and her brother Billie Michie. Mary ws born in 1911 on a farm in Lacadena, Saskatchewan to George and Annie Michie. She moved to Vancouver in the 30’s and worked for many years at BC Packers as a switchboard opertor. She met Cappy and after a long courtship, were married in 1951 and they moved to White Rock in the 70’s. They had a long and happy marriage until Cappy passed away in 2003. Although theyhad no children of their own, they were loving, kind and generous aunt and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews in the Lerner, Welsh, Michie and Chambers families. Mary is survived by her sister Edna Chambers, 96, of Seattle, WA. Mary will be missed very much by all the nieces and nephews who loved her and were loved by her. Graveside service will be held at the Gardens of Gethsemani, 15800-32nd Avenue, Surrey, BC on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at 2:00 pm. with a reception following the service at Morgan Place (located across the street from Gardens of Gethsemani).

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SWANSON, James Alexander (“Jim”) passed away on Wednesday, March 14, at Al Hogg Pavilion. Predeceased by wife, Mary. Survived by wife, Alice, son Steven and daughter, Carol (Kevin), stepson Brent and stepdaughter, Irene, as well as many grandchildren, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to all the staff at Al-Hogg Pavilion. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522

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Nov. 13, 1929 - March 14, 2012

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Thomas (Tommy) Farrell who left us suddenly on March 17, 2012. Tommy was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland Jan. 7 1930. In 1963 he immigrated to Canada and secured a job with Milcrae Warehousing where he worked until retirement. In 1964 he brought his family to Canada at first living in Vancouver and for the last many years in the White Rock/South Surrey area. Tommy is survived by his wife Elizabeth, children Tom (Gwenne), Robert, and Ann Marie (Russ), his beloved grandchildren Heather (Jamil), Andrew, Kieran, and Abby as well as many other family and friends. There will be no service by request. Rest in peace Tommy, we will all miss you.

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Born in Glasgow, Scotland, our mother is survived by her adoring partner Bob Kubanek to whom we will be forever grateful for sharing the last 7 years of her life. She is also survived by her six children, John (Joan), Angela (Jeff), Maureen, Joseph (Diane). Lorane (Keith). Thomas (Tracey). 14 grandchildren. 7 great-grandchildren, her devoted sister Annie McGill in Glasgow and nieces and nephews in Scotland. England, Australia and Canada. We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Bartsch and the staff at both VGH and PAH for the outstanding care and support given to our family in our mum’s final days. There will be a celebration of life with a party to follow on SAT. APRIL 28th, 2012 at 4pm at the Crescent Beach Legion #240,2643-18thSt.,Surrey, B.C.

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S. Langley boarding kennel is seeking PT/FT assistants. Relevant experience working with dogs an asset. Please fax resume: 604-8567760

SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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BRANCH MANAGER Branch Operations / Customer Service Manager

IS2 is a premier Canadian staffing and recruitment agency providing Temporary and Direct Hire services to the Manufacturing, Distribution and Industrial sectors. We require a Branch/Operations Manager for our offices in Langley and Delta, BC. Responsibilities include: Managing our Temporary Staffing Services division, retaining relationships with clients and ensuring revenue targets are achieved. Skills & Qualifications t ZFBST FYQFSJFODF NBOBHJOH B SFDSVJUJOH PS TJNJMBS PQFSBUJPO t 1SPWFO FYQFSJFODF MFBEJOH BOE DPBDIJOH UFBNT JO B GBTU QBDFE QSPGFTTJPOBM FOWJSPONFOU t 1SFWJPVT FYQFSJFODF SFDSVJUJOH BOE USBJOJOH FJUIFS JO UIF SFUBJM PS QSPGFTTJPOBM TFDUPST t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ FEVDBUJPO JO 0QFSBUJPOT .BOBHFNFOU PS #VTJOFTT "ENJOJTUSBUJPO t &YDFQUJPOBM DVTUPNFS TFSWJDF BOE GPMMPX VQ TLJMMT

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Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 10th - 12th, 2012 (daytime and evening) with event set-up, tear-down and event-night support. Please visit www.pahfoundationgala.ca to download an application or call 604-535-4520.

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Richmond plant requires Full-Time

THINKING OF A CAREER CHANGE? The Langley Association for Community Living invites you to participate in our free, comprehensive training program April 23 - 27, 2012 (35 hrs) to prepare people who are interested in providing support to adults with developmental disabilities. A Class 5 & 2 work refs are required. If successful, we will interview you to determine suitability & your commitment to attend the program. Once training is completed, a second interview is scheduled & your application for employment is given serious consideration. Wages start at $15.54 per hour with an increase every year for four years to a max of $18.27 per hour. Medical, dental and extended health benefits. Fax your resume to: 604-534-4763 or email main@langleyacl.com. You must quote “Foundations” in your application. For more information about work opportunities go to www.langleyacl.com. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 30, 2012. Enrollment is limited only successful applicants will be contacted.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

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Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.

Graveyard shift 11:30p.m. to 7:00a.m. 4 days per week $19.75 per hour to start plus $1.50 per hour – shift differential.

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Shift work – starting rate $22.53/hour. Experience a must. Good Beneﬁts–Immediate Start

Call Mark (604)536-9092

Please send your resume to gtasker@acrgroup-ca.com or by fax 604-274-1013

RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE LTD

WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance. Fax resume: 780-9392181 or careers@garweld.com

Repairs to all major appliances

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CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

- QUALITY WORKMANSHIPD Additions D Decks D Bathrooms / Kitchens D Skylights / Windows D Tiling D Laminate Flooring

CONTRACTORS

Semi Retired (HANDS ON) available for new home construction, renovations, additions, etc.

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

EXPERT LAWN MANAGEMENT

604-240-4197

GRAND OPENING! Green Island Relaxation Body Care 604-598-8733 th

✔ Complete Renovations from Start to Finish For a No Obligation Consultation GIVE ROBERT A CALL Cell: 604-290-4964 Eves: 604-535-0603

Lawn & Garden Care

Scott Road & 88 Avenue

-- Since 1989 --

HEALTH PRODUCTS

Horticulture Grad. BCIT Qualified - Insured - Experienced

Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Small tractor avail. for levelling. 604-768-7571 or 604-856-4255

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Spruce Bay Construction

604-613-1018

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AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

Home Maint. & Construction Strata & Residential. Lic & Insured. Proudly serving White Rock & South Surrey for over 10 yrs. Free Est. Call Dave 604-306-4255

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WANTED – Corporate Fitness Coordinator Leading workplace wellness consulting firm requires P/T (15 hr/week) corporate Fitness Center Coordinator in Surrey. Must be energetic & outgoing with a related degree, and is a certified Personal Trainer. Great wellness promotion, communication and administration skills required. Please forward resumes to: info@curtishealth.com or by fax 604921-2346 by Friday March 29.

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

MASTER CARPENTER & Plumber with over 30 Years Experience COMPLETE RENOVATIONS NEW CONSTRUCTION NO JOB TOO SMALL - REFERENCES SPRING SPECIAL

Matt’s MOWING & LANDSCAPING Spring Services. Aeration, Power Raking. Specializing in yard reno’s. 604-575-7178 or 604-347-4599

SEMIAHMOO LAWN CARE Lawn cut and trim $35.00. Call 604-5369710

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Weekend Position. Ideal for Students. Person required to pressure wash fleet of trucks on a P/T bases. Must have a vehicle to commute between 4 locations. Email resume to kaddy@dryco.ca or Fax to 604-591-6188

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PACIFIC Coast Community Resources are recruiting community support workers for programs in Surrey. Applicants should have education and/or work experience in the community living or long term care field. If you want to make a positive difference in someone’s life, please forward your resume to: PCCR, 9643 131st St., Surrey, BC, V3T 3P4 or email resumes@pccri.com

Respite Caregivers PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:

604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

DELI STAFF Required Part - Time for a well established EUROPEAN DELICATESSEN in White Rock. Must be fluent in English. No exp. nec. willing to train. Perm. long term position in a pleasant working enviro. No eves. or Sundays. Must live locally. Wolf’s Deli 604-531-5030

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AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount

Eric 604-541-1743

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

I have openings for Weds. only. 20yrs exp. Superior work done. Outstanding Refs. 604-376-6824

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILED Housecleaning & Organizing. Move-in/out New construction Refs Bonded & Ins. Eva 778-886-6857 Two women with sparkling results! Your sigh will be heard throughout the neighborhood when we are finished. EVERYTHING will be taken care of. Bathrooms sparkling, dusting in precise detail, vacuuming complete, your kitchen - spotless, your floors - magnificent. Better call today- we’ll come right over. Ask for Donna-604-533-5858

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B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

www.BBmoving.ca

Popcorn & Textured ceilings really date your home - We can give you a ﬂat ceilinglovely to look at & easy to clean. If you have crown mouldings - no problem. Also Ceiling repairs.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

A FAST MOVING & CLEANING. Prof. movers. *Garbage removal. Insured, great rates. 778-888-9628

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796 PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Call Parm (604) 762-4657 THREE STAR DRYWALL LTD Boarding, Taping, & texture. Small jobs welcome! Kam 604-551-8047

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110) ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 23yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

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AUSSIE DAVE The Fence Guy Ltd 604.781.9110

604-240-1000

PROF. LANDSCAPE Maintenance Services. Fertilizer programs, moss management, cedar hedges, lawn maint. specials. Vacation services. Strata, comm., res. Jamie (604)970-1634, Bob 604-839-2008

Call now for Lawn & Garden Maintenance for 2012

FENCING & DECKS Proudly serving W. Rock / S. Surrey for over 10 yrs. Lic. & Insured. Free Est. Call Dave 604-306-4255

www.LTSSLandscaping.com

Furniture Repair & Finishing 604-534-1674 www.wcbeningfield.com

Call: 604-825-1243 or 604-541-0214

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GARDENING A Cut Above Yard Maintenance

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Contact Mike at paciﬁcedge@hotmail.ca or call (604)807-7560 or Karl at the ofﬁce 604-533-8279 cell 604-880-5012

Residential ~ Commercial ~ Strata

www.paciﬁccedarworks.com

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Residential Renovations - Serving the Fraser Valley for over 25 yrs. Free Estimates.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

- Lawn Mowing - Aeration / Power Raking - Fertilizing Programs - Moss Control - Weeding - Pruning / Hedge Trimming - Garden Design - Installation of Soils, Gravels and Bark Mulches - Pressure Washing

Nathan 604-377-8034

Bath Assistance 25 years experience Your Home or Mine. Rides in the country, etc.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

.Lawn Dogs 10% off for new customers

FENCING

Winter rates on now.

HOME CARE

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

PACIFIC EDGE CONTRACTING

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Fully insured with WCB.

Private Home Care

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Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744

#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902

Call 1-866-642-1867

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From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LAWN CUT, power raking, aerating, fertilizing, gardening, hedge trimming & yard clean-up. Senior discount, 25% off. 604-773-0075

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

Professional Installations for a Great Price!

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

Local & Long Distance

ELECTRICAL

FENCE & DECK INSTALLATIONS

Apply now

AFFORDABLE MOVING

LAWN CUT Bi-weekly - Good Work Low $ Price. Free Est. Call Vos 778-686-2889

604-537-4140

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Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok.

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

TEAM Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to y@blue-land.ca

778-883-4262 CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. Seniors Disc. Call 604-328-3733.

GREEN SPIRIT, Professional Green Cleaning. For Res. & Comm. Bonded & Licensed. (604)314-7123

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the

Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly

1-4 Bedroom • Internals • Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing • Single Packing Supplies

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

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For all Your Cleaning Needs

MOVING & STORAGE

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Ken @ 778-552-3047

A MAID TO CLEEN

LANDSCAPING

Over 20 year experience

25% Off Labour $500-$999

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937 or 604-581-3822

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Small Jobs

Qualified carpenter for all your home improvement needs.

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Bathrooms, Kitchens Additions, Carpentry Work, Painting. Refs.

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or

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RENOVATIONS

For All Types of Renovations

LICENSED BUILDER

CLEANING SERVICES

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~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025 (24 hr) 788-688-0117

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

JAPANESE STYLE yard care. Spring Clean-Up, Trimming, Fencing, Rubbish Removal, Pressure Wash & Lawn Maint. 604-502-9198

Call (604)538-9600

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SANDBLASTER

NO Telephone Calls Please

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

EXPERT Handyman available for most jobs, big or small. Young, fit and hardworking. Great rates and friendly service! Phone 778-8733365 and ask for Dan.

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“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989”

Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989

Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop

Spring Services *Leaf Clean-ups * Pruning * Weeding & Lawn cutting White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1991

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

www.mpbconstruction.com

604-536-1345

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710

Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!

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PLUMBING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $500. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

APOLLO PAINTING 24/7. $99 per room, $79 for ceiling. Free est., int., ext. (604)340-2300

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

EXTRA detached Garage . . . with family sized 4+ Bdrm, Craftsman style 4,500+ sq.ft. home included ! On quiet cul-de-sac in Bell Park area with boutique park next door. Call Allan for more details. Allan Corbett - 778-881-1822 PARAMOUNT REALTY LTD.

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

TILING

RUSSELL TILES No Job Too Small. 18 yrs on the Peninsula. All types of tile & laminate floors. Install & Repair. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976

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374

TREE SERVICES

ANTIQUE AUCTION

.Hayden Painting Family Owned & Operated

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

PAINTING

INTERIOR - EXTERIOR D Stucco painting, Cedar Siding D Repainting - Houses, Condos D Renovations D Finishing D Ceilings & Crown Moulding’s D 32 yrs exp. painters /FREE Est.

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

Peninsula Tree Preservation 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming

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Rob Kootnikoff 604-538-6278, 778-839-5034

SUPREME HEDGES

604.587.5865

TOP QUALITY WORKMANSHIP & PAINT. Reasonable prices. Master Brushes Painting 778-545-0098

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778-233-4949 338

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

WHITE ROCK RUBBISH

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

EXTRA CHEAP PRICES

$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

372

SUNDECKS

RELIABLE, SERVICE Seniors Discount

CALL ROGER 604-

968-0367 372

SUNDECKS

Vinyl Decking & Railings Supply & Installations

All Seasons Waterprooﬁng Inc. 604-501-6155 www.allseasonwaterprooﬁng.com

• Free Estimate • BBB Licensed • WCB Insured

PETS 477

PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807. LAB SHEPHERD ROTTI X puppies, 5 left. 1st shots, dewormed. $495. Call 604-864-1004. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready March 15 - 21st. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

Close to Semiahmoo Mall

Call: 604-542-5729

Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP

1 & 2 BEDROOMS

WHITE ROCK, Thrift & Fir. 1 Bdrm. $760/mo. incl heat & hot water. N/S. Avail. April 1. 604-531-0657.

monitor.

Master Lock Titanium High Security Steering Wheel Lock. $25. Please call (604)531-0245

UNDER $400

SEALY Posturepedic pillow top king mattress and box spring, 1 year old $400. 604-542-7110

WHITE ROCK

White Rock Gardens & Bayview Chateau

627

14989 Roper Avenue & 1371 Blackwood St.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

QUALITY APARTMENT RENTALS IN WHITE ROCK These are condo-like building with breath taking views. This property is surrounded by impressive landscaping; Close to shopping and schools. Some suites with ocean views; Indoor & outdoor parking. Bach, one bedroom and two bedroom suites available. NO PETS. For more information and viewing

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

FURNITURE

please call 604-531-9797

MATTRESSES staring at $99

Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management

551

GARAGE SALES

.Encore 1 bdrm; 2 bdrm Rent Now $950 - $1225

MOVING SALE, 9 - 3, MARCH 24/25. Collectibles, furniture, filing cabinets, chest freezer, wheelbarrow. 848 Stevens. 604-542-9156

558

EXTRA

WHITE ROCK

In well maintained, newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incld. No pets, no BBQ’s.

WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA. Small 1 bdrm suite, d/w, large balcony, 4th floor, concrete bldg. $890/mo. 1 blk fr Semiahmoo Mall. Call for appt to view: 604-541-6276

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WHITE ROCK: Avail Apr 1st. Top flr, 1 bdrm corner ste. Heat, h/w, cbl & prkg incl. NS/NP, ref’s, adult oriented, $825/mo. (604)531-7946

WHITE ROCK nr Semiahmoo Mall. Avail. now. Clean 1 bdrm. $675: Heat, h/wtr,cov. prk. 604-596-3390.

UNDER $100

EXERCISE MACHINE Jake’s Bun & Thigh rocker, comp. with video, like new. $60. (604)535-9309

548

www.cycloneholdings.ca

WHITE ROCK. 2 Bdrm, 1.5 baths, 3rd (top) flr. Near Mall. $1220 incl heat/hwtr. Senior oriented. NS/NP. Ph 604-536-9565 or 778-385-9565.

WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm from $695/mo, quiet & clean. Close to beach & shops. Avail now. N/S. Incl heat & hot water. 604-589-7818

Delonghi Turbo Convection oven. $40. Please call (604)531-0245

526

Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499

Call 604-538-5337

BUILDING SUPPLIES

with

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave

WHITE ROCK. Large 1 bdrm suite, adult bldg, nr shops, prkg. Incl heat/h/w. Np/ns. 604-596-9977

CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Unit # 4 - 26157 FRASER HWY., accredited appraisals available

523

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates WCB INSURED

Furniture, Artwork, Crystal, China, Collectibles

AB Circle Pro (604)535-5854

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

Heat, hot water, & light included

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Vincent 543-7776

Preview 9:00am

518

25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

Rene’s Spray & Brush Painting cell 778-855-5361

Member of Better Business Bureau

March 21st @ 5:00pm

LIMERICK MANOR 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

Bachelor $765/mo 1 Bdrm $895/mo 2 Bdrm $1090/mo

604-857-0800

APARTMENT/CONDO

Near Langley City Hall & shops

CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St.

AUCTIONS

706

Kiwanis Park Place

BRAND new 1 Bedroom unique loft style suite in warehouse on acerage. Urban feel country setting, 630 sq ft. Insuite laundry, stainless appliances, dishwasher, modern kitchen, laminate floors. Lots of natural light, Hydro included. n/s, n/p $1000. South Surrey 176th and 12th ave. enquire by email to enanden@shaw.ca

Call Mark (604)536-9092

373B

RENTALS

For Adults 55+ rental apartments in a modern complex, right next to beautiful Crescent Park! On site maintenance & office staff Mon. through Friday. 1 bdrm. units from $751 - $844 incls. heat, electricity and friendly reliable service.

Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit.

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

APARTMENT/CONDO

Beautiful & Affordable

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

PETS

JEWELS, FURS

LG. jewelry cabinet, felt-lined. 6 drawers-3 sectioned-behind double doors w/necklace-bracelet hooks. Lg. drawer below. $200 OBO. deacon4@gmail.com

560

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 Light fixtures. Suitable for dining room (gold colour and glass) For bathroom, light vanity bar, (white) North Delta. 604-591-9740

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

RENTALS 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $750. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM APT - 2 bath, close to shopping & hosp. 1447 Best St. White Rock. Call 604536-2943

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 MONTH FREE RENT

WHITE ROCK NEW RENOVATED 1 bdrm. Centrally Located

Adult Oriented, Smoke-Free, Secure Building. Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking space. n/p, n/s. Walk to Semiahmoo Mall & Amenities. Available Now!

To view call 604-531-9874 SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 2bdrm appt. starts at $875. Pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, Community garden. 604-451-6676

Peace Arch News Tuesday, March 20, 2012 RENTALS 733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

www.peacearchnews.com A31

RENTALS 736

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

750

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

838

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

MOBILE home for rent in 55+ clean safe park. 2bdrm, 2 bath, lots of storage, all appliances incl. No parties, small dog ok, no smoking. On bus route minutes from beach and downtown. Gas fireplace, deck, etc. $1200mo. plus damage deposit. available Mar. 1/12. PH. 778-9995993.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

3 BDR, 2 bath rancher. 5 appls. 2 car garage. Quiet cul-de-sac. N/S. Small pet ok. Avail. April 1 or 15. $1875. + utils. 604-319-9594.

WHITE ROCK, Ocean view, furn 2 bdrm. 7 appl., gar., nr Hwy #99 May 1. $2400. n/s n/p. 604-327-9597

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

White Rock Square and Rosemary Centre 1480 Foster St. White Rock, main floor office 531 sq.ft., great central White Rock location. 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. Surrey, second floor office 859 sq.ft., and two ground floor office/retail units 1012 & 1052 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area.

1982 DODGE CAMPERIZED VAN $4000/OBO. Gas & propane conversion. (604)591-3360

WHITE ROCK Central 1 bdrm, share w/d, utils & cable incl, f/p, priv ent, patio, pkng, clean, quiet, ns/np, suits one, $820. 604-535-6622

2000 QWEST 237

WHITE ROCK, ocean view grd level 1 bdrm suite. Pri ent. Large sundeck. Prkg. 5 appls. 1 block to beach. N/S. N/P. $1100 incl utils. Avail April 15. Call 604-542-5660.

751

SUITES, UPPER

S. SURREY, Ocean Park. Nice 3 bdrm upper in 1/2 duplex with f/p & shared laundry. Avail April 1st. $1050/mo incl utils. 604-541-9082.

752

TOWNHOUSES

Call 536-5639 to view & for rates WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION OCEAN PARK. Room with ensuite w/i closet, good view, prkg, nr bus, NS/NP, $675 incl util 604-531-8147

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. (604)856-8177 604-308-5489

TRANSPORTATION

749

810

AUTO FINANCING

845

S. SURREY one 8’ X 15’ insulated dry, secure & locked storage unit, $150. One approx 300 s.f. $200/mo Call 604-538-1440.

750

SUITES, LOWER

OCEAN PARK 12674-15A Rancher 2Bdr, nr Beach access, ament. New floors/paint! Small oceanview fr St. Immed,ns/np, $1500. 604-538-6620 OCEAN VIEW Ocean Park 3 bd + den ss/granite kit 5appl pool hot tub dbl grg $2875 N/S 604-542-0152 S. Surrey: 5 bdrm, 3 bthrm, lrg yrd. Cls to beach, park & school. $2850/mo. Avl. now. (778)865-6696 SURREY 154/23rd 2 bdrm rancher, family room. Nice & clean Big yard. Call 604-710-7825. WHITE ROCK. 3 bdrm 2 bath. 5 appls. F/P. Newer carpet/lino. N/S. N/P. April 1. $1400. 604-536-0028.

LARGE private one bedroom Nanny Suite in up scale home. Hookups for laundry. Utls included. Great for 1-2 people. Walking distance to bus. $875. 604-230-2808 MORGAN HEIGHTS 1 bdrm w den/ office/ 5 appl. gas FP Fncd yrd w lrg deck. 3pc bath h= 5’-6. incl uti, sat TV. Avail now. $900. 778-294-1292. SURREY/Cloverdale 57/168 Newer bright 2 bdrm ste. Avail now, ns/np, $785 incl utils/cbl. 778-885-5971. WHITE ROCK- 2 Bdrm g/l suite, approx. 1000 sf. n/s, n/p. Quiet person or couple. Avail. now. $1050/mo + utils. (778)231-6393

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

1999 BMW 323i - black on black, 180k, local, 5 spd. 4 dr. sedan, very clean, one owner, pwr. options, just serviced. $6495 / 604.312.7415 2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $6250 / 604.312.7415 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE auto 171K, no accidents, new tires, battery. $4200 obo. 604-996-0785 2003 BMW 320i, 105,000 kms. Local car. No accidents. Mint cond. Triptronic transmission. Traction control. 2 owners. Extra clean. $11,900: Call Ron (778)319-8192 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, V6, AirCared, good tires, $4000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

TRUCKS & VANS

1986 Ford Tempo. Blue, 4 dr, 169 kms. AirCared. $695 obo. 604597-5054 or 604-640-0024.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of KEITH TYSON BROWN aka KEITH T. BROWN, Deceased, formerly of #5 - 12940 - 17th Avenue, White Rock, British Columbia, V4A 1N8 who died on April 11, 2011, are hereby required to send them to the Executor at the office of his solicitors, BTM Lawyers LLP, 301 - 2502 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 2B4, before December 31, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

851

1997 HONDA CIVIC, auto, 350K, + 2 winter tires, good shape. $2200 obo. Call: (604)328-9570. 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE - 4 cyl. 202 Kms. Orig. owner. Maint. rec. Exc. cond. $3300: (604)531-1513

WANTED, UNWANTED unused or scrap cars or trucks. Cash for all. John (778)708-6216

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $2900 obo. 604-931-1236.

On March 27th, 2012 goods belonging to Marlene Johnson, currently held at 19134 8th Ave, Surrey, will be sold to satisfy for NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $8,500. Abbts 604-855-1335

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1 BR, Cloverdale, new Bsmt. suite. N/S, Small Pet ok, Own laundry. $850/M. Need personal references plus the previous landlord as a reference. Nirmal 604-773-5810 CLOVERDALE. 1 bdr. Alrm/sat incl. Nr bus. N/P. N/S. April 1 or April 15. $575 incl utils. 604-574-3142

2 hour Service from call. Professional staff and Member with A+ rating. Visit us on-line at www.a1casper.

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

charges, which have become due.

The Scrapper

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2003 MUSTANG GT Convertible, V8, red exterior, black leather interior. Mach 1000 stereo. Traction Control, Excellent cond. 7,000kms. $10,500 obo. Call (604)788-0718

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4500 firm. 604-538-9257.

STORAGE

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! vehicles. Local family owned and operated business. BBB com or call (604)209-2026

WHITE ROCK. Furnished shared accommodation in comfortable home, nr Peace Arch Hosp. Ns/np. $425/mo. Avail now. 604-536-6303.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Awning, dinette booth, microwave, A/C 3 burner stove, sofa bed, 2dr. fridge and more! $8,995(Stk# 31590A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Esther Lily Sears, formerly of 16334 12A Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 8E4, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Colleen Boyne, 16222 10A Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 8A9, on or before APRIL 19, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Colleen Boyne, Executrix

2008 Silverado 2500HD

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Crew cab, 4x4, power windows/locks, A/C, AM/FM/CD, color matched Leer canopy, tow package.$20,995(Stk# 30683AA) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

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UTILITY TRAILERS

NEW UTILITY TRAILER, 2000lb axel, 4x8 box, 3ft ramp, 13” tires. Call 604-532-9599

Re: The estate of JEANNETTE KATHERINE FRIESEN, deceased, formerly of Suite #2, 12317 Beecher Street, White Rock, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of JEANNETTE KATHERINE FRIESEN are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator at 5797 - 245A Street, Langley, B.C. V2Z 1G9 on or before April 21st, 2012, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. HERBERT BERNARD FRIESEN, Administrator

Get in on the Action! www.bcclassiﬁed.com

ADVERTISING FEATURE

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LAS VEGAS: Small, but wicked! That slogan about sums up the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth, the latest model in the 500 lineup that is slated to begin arriving at Canadian dealerships in the next few weeks. Since Chrysler decided to bring the Fiat brand back to Canada after a hiatus of several years, momentum has been growing month after month. More than 5,300 Fiat 500s were sold through the 70 Canadian Fiat dealerships in 2011 and the numbers keep rising with strong sales in January and February to start this year. Volume has been especially strong in Quebec, where more than 45 per cent of all Fiats have been sold to date. What has excited company executives the most is that 86 per cent of the Fiat buyers are new to the Chrysler brand, helping them achieve No. 1 manufacturer sales status in Canada during the first two months of the year. The addition of the Abarth (pronounced ah-barth) model to the 500 lineup is seen as another important step in growing the Fiat brand here in North America. “We don’t know what kind of volume we’ll get (with the Abarth), but we’ll sell every car we get,” predicted Ed Broadbear, vice-president of marketing for Chrysler Canada. While many people in North America may be unfamiliar with the Abarth name, it is a storied brand in Europe, with more than 10,000 racing victories, 10 world records and 133 international titles. The company was founded more than 60 years ago by Karl Abarth and since then, Abarth and Fiat have a history of collaboration going back some 45 years with more than 900 racing victories to their credit. It is this rich racing history that will draw driving purists to this new Abarth, a track-ready, subcompact that is at home on city streets, highways and at the track. The Abarth logo with its scorpion artwork is well known to racing enthusiasts and is emblazoned on every Abarth model. Karl Abarth’s astrological sign, Scorpio, inspired the logo. It was the sign he lived and ironically died under, and one that reflected his feisty and sometimes tempermental nature. Starting at an affordable $23,995, the Fiat 500 Abarth features state-of-the-art powertrain and chassis technology that at one time was only available on premium-priced performance cars. This is not just a cute little car like the base 500 — it can be a down and dirty driver’s car when you let it loose on the track. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.4-litre MultiAir engine four-cylinder engine that makes 160 hp and 170 lb/ ft of torque (the base Fiat 500 has 101 hp). Mated with a heavy-duty five-speed manual transmission, the Abarth is powerful, yet still delivers a fuel economy rating of 7.1L/100 km (40 mpg) city and 5.7L/100 km (50 mpg) highway.

While the Abarth is unmistakable for a Fiat 500, numerous design cues set it apart from the base 500. The front and rear fascias are unique as are the dual chrome exhaust tips, side skirts, rear spoiler and functional air intakes and diffusers. All add up to more than just a pretty face. They aid aerodynamics and improve the car’s performance. Inside the cabin, the Abarth model features include performance high-back bucket seats, three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped shift knob and parking brake handle, aluminum pedal pads and door sill plates and an analog turbo-boost gauge. These are all items you can see, but what you can’t see is what really makes the Abarth the performanceoriented car that it is. The sport-tuned MacPherson front suspension has a 40 per cent stiffer spring rate than the base 500 and the front end is lowered 15 mm. Abarth-designed front lower control arms improve lateral stiffness, while the negative camber has been increased to -1.5 degrees and highperformance Koni FSD shocks help produce maximum road-holding grip. In the rear, everything is more heavy duty as well. Springs are 20 per cent stiffer and there is a 40 per cent more torsionally-rigid rear axle with an anti-roll bar. Meanwhile, the electronic power steering has also been ﬁne-tuned by Abarth for increased steering response and feedback. Fiat reports it is 10 per cent quicker than on the standard 500. All this sounds good on paper. but how is it in the real world? Well, we got a chance to try it all out during a drive from Las Vegas through the scenic Red Rock Canyon to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch and its 3.1-mile road course. Unlike some other hot hatches we’ve driven in the past, the 500 Abarth lives up to its billing. By comparison, the base 500 is pedestrian in performance, selling the “cute” rather than the “wow” factor. But start up the Abarth and the turbo four growls with a delightful exhaust note that is loud under hard throttle and then settles down at speed. I found the sound delightful, my wife might think otherwise. Cruising outside Las Vegas through some breezy mountain passes, a bit of wind noise was evident, but nothing out of the ordinary. The sport seats are comfortable and supportive, however the seating position is quite high and anyone with a long upper torso might ﬁnd headroom an issue, particularly in models with a sunroof. My driving partner found himself getting a scalp massage at times from the mesh sunshade of the optional power sunroof. The steering column tilts, but offers no fore and aft travel. Despite its small size, the cabin does feel roomy up front. There is a back seat with seating for two, but I wouldn’t

The Abarth provides a halo model for the Fiat 500 lineup. Starting at $23,995, the Abarth looks and performs the part of a hot hatch, featuring chassis and powertrain technology once only available on premium-priced performance cars. want to spend much time in it. I’d prefer to think of it as an extension of the luggage compartment and its 269 litres of space (759 litres with the rear seats folded down). All in all, the cabin is nicely finished for a car in this price range. Our test car had the optional premium leather-trimmed bucket seats in a brilliant red colour ($800) that I found most attractive. The unique Abarth-designed steering wheel is thick and easy to grasp with a flat bottom and controls for cruise, audio and hands-free telephone. Behind the steering wheel is a large concentric instrument cluster with 240 km/h speedo, tachometer and trip computer. There is also an analog turbo-boost gauge with integrated LED shift light in the centre to optimize gear changes. An optional TomTom navigation system is available ($495) and it affixes to the top of the dash. A six-speaker Bose premium audio system is standard. Sirius satellite radio is a $295 option. Chrysler turned us loose for the full 3.1-mile circuit at

Spring Mountain and what a treat that was. Surprisingly, despite a 64/36 front-end weight bias, the car eats up the corners like no tomorrow. To dial up better performance, simply punch the sport button on the dash to ﬁrm up the steering and add a little extra dose of power. That gets the car from 0-100 km/h in about seven seconds with little or no torque steer. The electric power steering does its job well as do the upgraded brakes with larger front rotors. A six-speed transmission would be ideal in the Abarth, but for now we’ll have to be content with just the ﬁvespeed manual tranny (no automatic is offered) that is a bit rubbery, but workable. However, a Chrysler executive told me adjustments are being made to the transmission so the production model should perform better. The Abarth is a great addition to the Fiat 500 family. It offers much more than just the cute look that is the trademark of the base 500 and provides a halo model for the Cinquecento.

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TQ Construction makes homes amazing Multiple Georgie Awardwinning company knocks it out of the park in West Van. By Maggie Calloway I find it fascinating that more and more families are opting to stay put in the family home instead of selling and buying new. We see the same thing when families build a laneway house: keep the main house and move into a simpler lifestyle. Why uproot the family from the neighbourhood they know and love, leaving behind

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If there is one hot commodity in home décor it has to be tile. We all remember those cream tiles in the bathroom with the burnt orange design, but never before has there been such an amazing choice for practically every surface in the home. Curt Higham, of Ames Tile & Stone, a wholesale supplier to architects, designers, contractors and retailers throughout Western Canada, certainly has his finger on the pulse of what is available now and what is in the pipeline. “Every September there is a society trade show in Bologna, Italy, which our four-person purchasing team attends every year,” says Higham. “We need four people because the show is so huge, over 750 vendors and manufacturers. We split up and literally stalk the grounds looking for new, innovative products. Italy is the leader in floor tiles, and has been for years. The leader for wall tiles, and again for years, is Spain.” The reason the two countries specialize in the two types of tile is due to the different clay available in the two regions. It all starts with the clay; not all clay is suitable for every use and the Spanish clay lends itself to wall tiles, while the Italian clay can withstand the pounding floor tiles need to endure.

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Natural Appeal abounds in TQ Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Vancouver renovation â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.1 This house is approximately 30 years old, around 3,500 sq. ft. and had been previously renovated in time for Expo â&#x20AC;&#x2122;86, which is obvious in the before photos, especially the exterior. The present homeowners, with their three kids, have lived in the home for about 10 years. The renovation concentrated mainly on the main floor, with a smaller addition in the master suite. The outside was brought up-to-date and the original decks reconditioned plus they added a bit of new deck space and a change in the roofline to take advantage of the stunning view. The ground floor, which didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change much, consists of bedrooms, a playroom, and an entertainment space. The main floor where the bulk of the renovation was done has the kitchen, living room, dining room and more bedrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What initiated the project was the exterior. The surfaces were aging and out of date (and) the decks and railings were just not safe anymore; they had become unsafe from rot and loosening of materials and it became urgent to do something about it,â&#x20AC;? Belisle says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While that was being considered the family thought they should refresh the kitchen and other common areas. This is a growing family and they need to make space for everyone. In doing so we decided to extend the kitchen; there was a small area near the entrance to the kitchen and by filling in that little area we were able to give the kitchen a more open look. That led us to move doorways around to change some circulation patterns, (so) the flow is much better. The cooking and serving areas are separated and more efficient as a result. When we changed the roofline it al-

lowed us to install a transom window and skylight. This brought more light into the kitchen.â&#x20AC;? The whole project happened organically, with the crew and homeowners working hand-in-hand. The wife, after living in the home for years, knew exactly what she wanted and was the designer of the renovation, and the family was able to stay in the home throughout the whole project. The project was given the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natural Appealâ&#x20AC;? by TQ Construction, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why. The homeowners will surely never tire of their beautiful nature views, no matter what the weather outside is like.

The homeowners knew that their dated kitchen, below left, and exterior, left, needed an update. After calling in TQ Construction, they are truly in love with their amazing new home, above and below. Submitted photos

Keeping a lid on clutter â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.1 we thinking? Is this the year you finally get your home under control? Imagine what your life would be like if you purged your home of all the superfluous items. No more hunting continually for items you need; everything stripped back and everything in its place. This could be the serenity you long for. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be tempted to rush out and buy baskets and closet organizers at this point, tempting as it may be. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what you need until you know what you are left with after purging. It can be overwhelming if you think about tidying the whole house. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get cluttered overnight so take a deep breath and choose one room a week. In the bedroom empty your closet onto the bed and floor with enough space to make piles. Keep telling yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not keeping anything I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit and belongs in the 80s.â&#x20AC;? Label the piles: keep, donate, and trash. It can be scary at first but as you storm through your closets, then the linen cupboard, the bathroom,

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Turning a family home into a chic space By Maggie Calloway Adrienne Kavanagh, Principal of AK Interiors, believes very strongly that no design, no matter how stunning, works if it doesn’t suit the day-to-day living style of the clients. No one lives in a photograph, so Kavanagh spends a lot of time digging into how people really live by asking loads of questions. She feels this is the only way the end result will fit the client like a glove. Do they have kids? Do they have pets? Are they really organized and love open shelves or, if they don’t have time or inclination to be that organized, a need to incorporate lots of doors and drawers to handle the clutter. These clients requested right from the beginning that products used in the redesign be eco-friendly. Often the bones of a home are great but the ways rooms are used are stuck in the mind of the original builder. This home is a perfect example. The 1,200-square-foot main level needed to be brought into this century with a major overhaul of the kitchen and powder room and minor changes to the living room that made a huge impact. The kitchen, which had served the family well for years, was gutted. The family wanted a modern yet warm and cozy kitchen. However, their first choice was black granite, which is not particularly warm and cozy by any standard. “I have seen this in other interiors. Clients pick shiny solid black granite which becomes essentially a mirror so any lighting you have in the room bounces off the surface,” Kavanagh says. “Also, this counter would show every water mark and crumb. This is a perfect example of the nuances which have to

be considered constantly.” The kitchen is a wonderful combination of stunning design and practicality and, most importantly, the family loves the final product. You know a design is a success when everyone, family and visitors alike, gravitates to the kitchen. Walls were not torn down or moved but the sightlines were changed dramatically. The first glimpse of the kitchen is of the island with the very dramatic range hood above: what is in essence a piece of machinery becomes a work of art. Every square inch has been very carefully thought out. When the client is cooking, everything is placed where it needs to be; fridge, stove, cooktop, cooking utensils, perfectly within reach. The powder room, now sans lavender carpet, is a striking gem of a room. The light wood is complemented by the very dramatic use of a glass backsplash painted lipstick red on the back, a stark white sink and simple faucet. The living room has changed from a space with no focal point to a very warm room. “The fireplace had a tiny mantle in the middle of such a large expanse of flat wall. We created alcoves at each side of the fireplace and added the stonework around the fireplace and installed pot lighting. This changes the whole appearance of the room by giving it character and is more in keeping with the scale of a very large space,” Kavanagh says. “The floors, which are engineered oak and are used throughout the whole floor, have an oiled finish; this means any dings or scratches just need to be touched up by applying more oil.” It is obvious every single detail of this renovation was thought through with the family in mind.

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Working out of a home ofﬁce cuts down on the commute By Maggie Calloway More and more of us are working from home. I have worked from my home office for the past 25 years and can’t imagine ever having to brave a commute in my lifetime. It is not for everyone though. There are hundreds of distractions everywhere you turn at home: finish the dishes, laundry, the latest novel. Over the years I have moved my office around the house but settled a few years ago in my loft. Three skylights, a big window, French doors and a small balcony that brings the outside in makes my office a joy to be in. Light is one of the most important considerations if you are thinking of working from home; there is nothing more depressing than having to hunker down in a dark corner and expect inspiration to strike. Think through what you need to make your days efficient: a proper filing cabinet, room for electronics, an adjustable task light, and a great chair are all good things to think about. For some reason I am most comfortable sitting on a hard seat. Think through what works for you. Keep your work in your office; this is something I have trouble with only because I am in the habit of walking around. Pieces of paper end up in the kitchen and on the coffee table,

so if you’re like me gather all your work parts and pieces up and put everything in its right spot in the office at the end of the day. If your budget allows or your company offers financial help, think about hiring an office design company. They will consult with your regarding what you need and how you work, then design and install a custom office. Askari Sabbaghi of Clever Quarters is an expert in matching the perfect office design with each client. “People want a designated space if they are working full-time at home; they need an organized space, and a corner of the bedroom or dining room is not ideal. This is a growing market, (since) employees want more flexibility and companies find it makes more sense than providing an office, parking etc.,” he says. “But it is very important the employee or the self-employed person feels When working from home, it’s important to think about how you will organize your productive in their space at home which is office. A good chair and plenty of filing space should be tops on the list. why a custom design works.” Submitted photos

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Getting in touch with your inner child By Maggie Calloway Playgrounds have come a long way from a lonely, forlorn swing in the middle of a concrete pad, although I still yearn for a swing on my property to stay in touch with my inner child! If you have a lot of room to install a fantasy playground lucky you, but most of us live on small lots or in multi-home complexes. However, not all is lost. Why not go back to he way we grew up and wish things were oday? Call a meeting of the neighbourhood folks, or your strata council, and start planning a fantasy for all the kids. The great team at Habitat Systems has loads of information to get your planning process tarted. Check out their website at www. habitat-systems.com for product information and design inspiration. One of the best ways to figure out what is possible is to visit existing playgrounds, both old and new. Elementary schools and public parks are great places to start if you’re looking for inspiration. Check out how the equipment is holding up to wear and tear, and how the equipment ooks on the site. Are you looking for the more natural look of wood, which has its own maintenance problems, or very colourful metal? If you are planning on metal think about vinyl-coated aluminum or stainlessteel, which is a better choice in our damp climate: the metal won’t rust and the vinyl offers protection against temperature extremes. Once the practical decisions are made, the fun begins deciding what, of such fantastic choices, to include in the playground. It will our little secret if, once the playground is up and running, you sneak out n the dark of night and just play!

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Finding your perfect railing can be easy with Rail Simple kits By Maggie Calloway I speak from experience when I say one of the scariest parts of do-it-yourself is figuring out the precise measurements of railings, both straight and down stairs. Then there are all the other parts needed, how many screws, brackets, etc. etc. Well, I have found a company who makes all our angst disappear: Rail Simple, available at most local building supply stores. Rail Simple is a division of BW Creative Wood Industries Ltd., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of railing systems, components and accessories for both interior stairways and exterior decks or porches. In business since 1974, they have built a solid reputation. The outstanding success of their products is based on a four-decade-long commitment to quality and innovation. The Rail Simple products certainly demonstrate innovation. I called Gordon Catherwood, National Sales Manager for Rail Simple, to ask just how it works and what the advantages are to the homeowner. “We manufacture two levels of product, both interior and exterior, one for the homeowner and one for the craftsperson or builder, someone with a bit more experience. There are a variety of styles to choose from, (from) traditional to modern to fit any style of home,” Catherwood says. Here is what you need to do before you go to the store to source the product: make a diagram of your project. Let’s take your deck for example. You’ll need to take measurements of where you need to place the railing. The kits come in 6’ and 8’ lengths so keep that in mind when you are designing your project. “Say you have a 12’ x 12’ deck that ends against your house. That means you have 3 12’

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The only limitation is the power of your own imagination â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.1 However, the Italians are running out of clay and are now bringing it down from Ukraine: like every other natural resource, it is finite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There used to be lots of red clay used and now its white clay with a denser porcelain material which gives a higher breaking strength and lower water absorption,â&#x20AC;? says Higham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like everything else, things change over the years including production, which requires a different type of clay.â&#x20AC;? Asked about what is trending right now and what we should expect to see in the stores, Higham says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big trend is the movement to much larger tile; two foot by two foot tiles are becoming more mainstream right now. We actually bought a line this year of two foot by four foot tiles just to test the market. The larger homes being built now can facilitate a larger tile. Concrete looks are still very popular, and the high-polished tile. We have gone through the last five or six years when the matte look was hot but now the shiny look is back, either polished or high-glazed. Glass tiles, with a change to a cleaner, shinier look rather than the tumbled look of the last few years, are still with us. Another very hot trend is tile which looks exactly like hardwood. You get the look of wood with the easy upkeep of tile; coupled with under-floor heating this is a major winner.â&#x20AC;? Natural tones such as taupe and grey are still here to stay, as well as a lot of white. Several different shades of white right into the cream tones are popular now, and softer colours, rather than the chocolate browns and charcoals we have seen over the past few years, are coming on strong as well. Higham says that people are putting ceramic tiles throughout the whole house now, not just in the kitchen and bathroom. The use

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Lanefab builds fabulous laneway houses for homeowners of all types Laneway houses aren’t just for renters anymore, as more and more homeowners decide that they can’t resist the efﬁcient, smaller homes. By Maggie Calloway Laneway houses are a hot item. Homeowners are building them to rent, to house grown children and, more and more, are deciding to downsize into them and rent out the main house as part of their retirement plan. The owners of Lanefab Custom Homes & Laneway Houses’ very special “Net Zero” solar laneway house are part of the latter group. The square footage allowed for a laneway house varies from municipality to municipality so check with your local city hall. This house is 1,050 square feet with the advantage of being on a corner lot and includes one bedroom, two baths and a garage which is actually a flex space with full electrical, and finishes allowing any use. Mat Turner, a principal with Lanefab, says, “Every laneway house we build is custom-designed for that lot. Ninety per cent of our clients move into the laneway house and rent out the main house. Quite a few intended to stay in the main house but halfway through the build, once they see the laneway house take shape, change their minds and opt for simpler living. This particular house, with all the extras, cost around $350,000, but a very small condo costs as much or more and with a laneway house you get privacy and no one living above or below; it makes perfect sense. This price is everything in, design, permits, etc.” Well-designed laneway houses are a study in the use of every inch of space. This doesn’t mean they are cramped, because everything is so well-thought-out and storage is found in the most imaginative spots. The stairs in this house have a trapdoor on the square landing, a great spot to stash winter shoes and boots, and the first few stairs above the landing open for yet more storage. The kitchen, which in most homes is a separate room or an open space with an island, is built along one wall which allows the full area to be used when the kitchen is not in use. Imagine living in a home that, with no skimping on livability, uses net zero energy every year. This is made possible by triple-glazed windows, superb insulation, LED interior and exterior lights, an air-source heat pump, and twelve solar panels on the roof. The house gathers more energy on sunny days than it uses; this extra power goes on the grid, and when the days are dark and grey the house pulls power back from the grid. Hence, zero energy! The fantastic folding windows all along the kitchen and living room open on sunny days to a private terrace. Imagine using this space as an art studio or yoga studio. Life doesn’t get much better than this.

The laneway house includes a spacious bedroom, above, a private terrace, below, and large folding windows that open completely in order to use the space as part of your kitchen and living area. Dylan Doubt photos for Lanefab

The innovative kitchen is located along one wall, left and far left, allowing you plenty of space for living while not stinting on storage. Mat Turner of Lanefab, below, says that every house is custom-designed for the homeowner, so you can take advantage of every inch of available space without having to give up the privacy that comes with living in a single-family home. Dylan Doubt photo left, Martin Knowles photos far left and below

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Georgie Awards celebrate the best of the best in B.C.’s home construction world By Kerry Vital In the grand tradition of awards season, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia joined in the fun with their annual Georgie Awards, held on Feb. 25. This year was the 20th anniversary of the awards, which recognize excellence in residential home construction, renovation, design, development and sales and marketing. “From Whistler to the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, the winners of this year’s Georgies are golden examples of what excellent residential construction is all about,” says CHBA BC President Doug Wittal. “The winners – and indeed all the finalists – have shown us that B.C. is truly at the forefront of the country when it comes to innovative design, quality construction and great customer service.” Several familiar names in the industry were among the winners, including Adera Development Corporation for Best Innovative Feature and Best Townhouse Development for seven35 and Larco Investments Ltd. for Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development for their Morgan Crossing community. There were two big winners at this year’s awards. MAC Marketing Solutions was the recipient of six awards, including Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Sales Centre and Best Project-Specific Website. They also received a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies over the past seven years. Portrait Homes also won a Special Platinum Award for winning 27 Georgies in the past 11 years. This year the team won three other awards, for Large Volume Single Family Home Builder of the Year, Customer Choice Award – Single Family Home Builder and Customer Choice Award – Multi Family Home Builder. This is the fourth year they’ve

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The team at maison d’etre design-build, left, were big winners at the awards, taking home three Georgies. Intermind Design, below left, won two awards, including Best Condo Renovation. Martin Knowles photos

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