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Stop-work order ‘could put us on the street’ – couple

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Stumped: city halts building

Teacher strike hits pavement

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Carrying signs that said “Victims of bureaucratic bungling” and “Solution not silence,” Ruby and Daljeet Deol took their sons, Marcus, 4, and Ethan, two months, to White Rock city hall for a noon-hour protest against the order that has halted construction of their half-built dream house. “My husband has put our life savings into this home building and I am on maternity leave,” Ruby Deol said Thursday. “We need a resolution now, otherwise we will be on the streets.” A city building inspector slapped stopwork orders on the three-storey, threegarage house in the 14100-block of Wheatley Avenue on Feb. 24, after the Deols cut down a Pacific Dogwood tree in their front yard. As long as the order remains in effect, no construction can be carried out. The Deols said the city has refused to discuss removing the stop-work Paul Stanton order even though they City of White Rock have offered compensation. “We understand we made a mistake,” Ruby Deol said. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes to solve the issue. For that one loss of one tree we’re willing to put several more on the property; on top of that, we’re willing to donate a dozen endangered species trees to the city.” The couple said they redesigned their new home to preserve a number of large, older trees on the lot, but as construction proceeded, they discovered one was blocking the entrance to their house, and they thought they had obtained the necessary permission to remove it from the provincial Ministry of Forests. White Rock director of planning and development services Paul Stanton told Peace Arch News Thursday that the couple signed a written agreement promising they would preserve the Dogwood, which is designated a “specimen” or protected tree

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The Deol family, outside their unfinished dream home in White Rock. under municipal bylaws. “The Ministry of Forests has no jurisdiction over trees in the city,” Stanton noted. Stanton said the city is seeking legal advice before it decides its next move. “The stop-work order stays in effect until we work it out.” Daljeet Deol said the city’s refusal to bargain could result in the loss of his house. “They (the city) can delay it as much as possible, but I have a builder coming to me and if I don’t pay by a certain time, then they go to collection and collection goes to bankruptcy and there’s my house (gone),” Deol said. A lawsuit would be a waste of taxpayers’ money, Deol said.

“Our dollars are used against us by the bureaucratic bullies,” Daljeet Deol said as he stood outside city hall. “This is insane.” Stanton objected to the “bullying” remark. “We’re just trying to administrate the bylaws that they (the Deols) seem to have no respect for,” he said. Stanton said White Rock and Metro Vancouver municipalities are fighting a trend where homeowners ignore bylaws, cut down protected trees and simply pay the fines in order to clear space or open up a view. He added the Deols had won permission to demolish the existing older house on the view slope facing the ocean by agreeing to see page 5

Elgin Park Secondary teachers Mike Jamieson and Tim Booker would normally have spent a rainy Monday inside, teaching or preparing classes for the week ahead. But this week, they were braving the elements, among teachers who joined colleagues across B.C. in taking to the sidewalks outside their schools regardless of the weather. It was a chilly, wet beginning to their three-day strike, but like other Surrey teachers they said were heartened by support from passersby. Surrey Teachers Association president Denise Moffat said Monday she visited some eight schools that morning, and saw similar signs of support. “At several lines, people were dropping off hot chocolate and doughnuts,” she said. “And even in the worst weather, teachers were staying strong in their resolve.” The B.C. Teachers’ Federation served strike notice Thursday after a province-wide vote in favour of escalating job action. The move came two days after government tabled legislation forcing teachers back to regular classroom duties. Since September, they have refused to meet with administrators or complete report cards, and months of contract negotiations have proved fruitless. Teachers were scheduled to strike until Wednesday and return to classrooms Thursday. Moffat said Surrey teachers were not picketing per se. “They’re not restricting access to, or blocking any school sites,” she said, adding that teachers she spoke to were concerned about the impact of impending back-to-work legislation and hopeful there is still a chance for a mediated agreement. “These are not steps that teachers take lightly, but we’ve tried all of our other options. We really do want to see an end to this disruption – one that is fair for everybody: teachers, students, parents and the government.” For Dean Pacheco, a counsellor and Grade 12 teacher at Sullivan Heights Secondary, it was important to show his opposition to legislation he says will not only be hurtful for teachers, but make things worse for students.

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Jude Hannah stands outside the former Surrey Public Market building in Newton. or perhaps two, community associations for Newton. Hannah said that corner of undeveloped property will have her undivided attention for a while. “My focus is to make sure that the public market is developed properly,” Hannah said. “We would love to see a community hub, a return to the public market format, something with the entire community involved.” Surrey’s planning department has received an application to change the zoning on the north side of the property to allow for a mixed development. The 40,000-square-foot existing building on the south side of the property is up for lease, at $12 a square foot. It’s estimated $1 million will need to be spent fixing up the existing building and making it rentable. If the private sector isn’t willing to create another public market, Hannah wants to see the city lease the space and create one. Rasode said that’s something the city would be willing to consider. Hannah can be reached at 604-726-5203.

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Heading to South Surrey from her Newton home last November, Jude Hannah waited for the green light at the corner of 64 Avenue and King George Boulevard. She’d witnessed the long-abandoned Surrey Public Market for more than a decade, but this time, the vision really struck her. “I thought ‘this is really a shame,’” Hannah said, only later learning the property had been sold and was going to be developed. A numbered company purchased the old market for $7.3 million in January. Newton, Hannah said, desperately needs a jump start. “I see wonderful things in the (Surrey) City Centre area,” said Hannah, who has two rental properties in that area and loves the fact that Whalley is being cleaned up. But her home for the past 25 years has been in Newton, and she sees the problems of North Surrey being swept southward into her community. Recently, she said, there’s been a surge in pawn shops, methadone dispensaries and a host of social problems. “We see prostitutes in the middle of the day on King George (Boulevard).” She’s spoken with her neighbours who are of like mind, and they’ve formed a group Facebook page called ReNewton (for renew Newton), which as of March 1, had 80 likes. The page states its purpose is specifically to ensure the former public market on the corner of 64 Avenue and King George Boulevard is “carefully developed into a vibrant community hub – a place for everyone.” The Facebook site caught the eye of Surrey Coun. Barinder Rasode, who saw promise in the upstart group. “One of the things that has been a challenge is that Newton is the only town centre in Surrey that doesn’t have a community association,” Rasode said. “I do believe that is an essential part of having a healthy community.” Hannah and others have met with Rasode at city hall and are gathering interest for one,

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Closing up shop Alex Browne Staff Reporter

After 40 years, iconic South Surrey and Langley business K&D Furniture will be closing its doors later this year. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be open for business right to the last minute, according to owners Henry and Allyson Chenier, who have started winding down operations at both locations after deciding the timing was right for them to retire. After a period of stock-taking, the stores will reopen for a by-invitation sale “for previous customers and members of the community” on Wednesday and Thursday (March 7 and 8). After that, the doors will be open for general customers, they said. “We don’t want any customers feeling we’re not going to honour or complete any orders we have and any sales we make,” Allyson – daughter of store founders Kirk and Daryl Taylor – said. “They have a personal guarantee it will all be delivered and everything will be done.” “We don’t want anyone to feel abandoned,” added Henry. The decision to close is entirely their own, he noted. “We’re going out on our own accord,” he said.

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Henry Chenier and his wife, Allyson, are closing the doors of K&D Furniture after 40 years in business. “It’s not a bankruptcy, or bank- generation in the company, there forced.” are no plans for a continuing family “It was our time to retire,” dynasty. Allyson explained. “Unfortunately, our five ❝I grew up in The store leases were all daughters have their own expiring, they added, and the business.❞ careers and lives to occupy with the idea of retirement Allyson Chenier them,” she said. “There owner already on the table, they was no hope of it going to weren’t about to sign any the next level with them. new long-term agreements. “You’d think with five daughters, Allyson pointed out that, while one of them would have stepped she and her husband are the second up,” she added, with a chuckle.

Spending time with family is a large part of their motivation for calling it a day – the couple has six grandchildren, with one more on the way. Allyson noted if her stress level was high during the interview it wasn’t about the decision to close the business, she said. “My daughter Jennifer’s baby is due today – and I’m her coach,” she added.

All joking aside, a succession plan would have been crucial to a continuing K&D presence in the furniture market, the Cheniers agree. “It’s the type of industry that needs fresh blood, fresh thought and new ideas – we’ve done it for 20 years and my parents did it for 20 years,” Allyson said. “Things are changing. The industry has become very competitive and there’s definitely less profitability. And there’s been an influx of imported product that’s brought price levels and quality levels further down. We’ve strived to maintain quality but it’s made it difficult to be competitive.” They have received strong support in their decision from Allyson’s parents, they noted. Henry, who has been in the furniture business 42 years – 32 of them with K&D – said he is looking forward to travelling, golfing and continuing K&D’s tradition of donating to community causes by volunteering on the boards of local charitable and service organizations. Allyson said life after K&D might involve her interests in decorating, renovations and real estate. “Is there something else I’ve never tried because I’ve just done this?” she wondered. There are, she said, still pangs that come with the decision. “I grew up in the business,” Allyson said. “This company was like a sibling to me, and when Henry and I bought it and took it over, it became like a child to us.” For Henry, too, the business is like a family member. “It’s like the old Remington commercial, where the guy liked the shaver so much he bought the business,” he quipped. “Only with me, I liked it so much I married the daughter, too.”

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Proposed tax increase ‘too high’: Baldwin be going,” he said. The increase – which is anticipated A recommendation last week to to drop in each of the next four years, boost White Rock property taxes by to a low of 2.54 per cent in 2016 – 4.57 per cent this year did not sit well was proposed to generate funds for with the city’s new mayor. the city’s $26.8 million 2012 general “My first suggestion is the property operating budget, a figure that is up tax increase… is too high,” Wayne $1 million from 2011. Baldwin said during a Feb. 27 review As proposed, it funds some costs of the 2012-2016 draft financial plan that are “beyond the city’s control,” by the city’s finance and audit Kurylo told the committee, committee. citing as examples an esti“I wouldn’t want to see it mated $100,000 required any higher than 2.5 per cent. for bylaw enforcement, a My suggestion to staff is to $157,600 increase in the find a way to bring it down.” city’s RCMP contract and The comments followed a an additional $196,400 “Coles notes” version of the that will be needed to fund draft presented by financhanges to the city’s solidcial services director Sanwaste management prodra Kurylo, who explained a Wayne Baldwin gram. 4.57 per cent increase would White Rock mayor Other services that translate to $119 extra for the would be funded by the average single-family home, and a boost include an increase to the city’s $50 jump in taxes for the average communications officer’s hours, strata property. increased community policing and Surrey council in January approved an additional police officer. a property-tax increase of 2.9 per A proposed additional $50,000 in cent for its residents in 2012. public art funding would come from Baldwin told Peace Arch News the a reserve, Kurylo noted. proposed increase for White Rock – Reductions suggested by staff to which is less than one per cent greater offset the additional costs include than the 3.91 per cent imposed last not renewing the city’s funding conyear – isn’t appropriate in these tight tribution to the Community Schools financial times. Partnership, not staffing the envi“At this time, with the economy the ronmental co-ordinator position, not way that it is, it’s just not the way to proceeding with a customer satisTracy Holmes Staff Reporter

faction survey in 2012 and slightly reducing the amount of general revenue allocated to capital projects. In discussing the draft, Coun. Larry Robinson asked about the increased funding for bylaw enforcement, which Kurylo explained was largely the result of having to correct an error made last year, when $75,000 that should have been budgeted was missed. Robinson predicted a 36 per cent increase to funds for garbage, recycling and green waste – to a total $1,523,200 in 2012 – will raise residents’ eyebrows. “I just have a feeling we’re going to get hit by the citizens as to why,” he said. The city’s director of engineering and municipal operations, Rob Thompson, said research determined that keeping the services in-house would save the city “hundreds of thousands” of dollars. Other suggestions to reduce the city’s overall costs included asking Fraser Valley Regional Library to hold the line on its annual levy; and to not proceed with such items as a leisure services master plan. A motion to “give staff guidance” to reduce the property tax increase to 2.5 per cent received support from all committee members in attendance but one. Coun. Louise Hutchinson wanted staff to come

back with budgets showing the difference of reducing the increase by one, two and three per cent. Coun. Al Campbell was not at the meeting due to vacation. Robinson said he supported the motion because taxpayers need to know the effort is being made to keep costs down. Of projects listed in a report on the general fund asset improvement budget, the committee suggested holding off on such items as seabed dredging of White Rock pier and replacing the Kent Street Activity Centre auditorium floor, but boosting the priority of plans to improve Marine Drive between High and Bishop streets. Both Baldwin and Robinson described that stretch of Marine as one of the city’s worst. “If there was some way we could move that forward, I think the whole city would benefit,” Robinson said. Recommendations to boost the city’s sanitary sewer and drainage utility fees by two per cent each received unanimous support. The full report is on the city’s website, www.whiterockcity.ca The committee is to consider a revised draft today (March 6). The public is invited to comment at a 7 p.m. March 12 in council chambers. The property tax rate bylaw must be adopted by May 15.

Women’s centre joins Sources An event to launch the merger of South Fraser Women’s Services Society with Sources Community Resource Centre takes place 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the women’s centre, 15318 20 Ave. Festivities are to include honouring B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay for a $10,000 contribution to the centre as well as speakers from Sources and the Ending the Violence Association. Lulay was named the Canadian Football League’s most outstanding player last season, and as a result, was given $10,000 to award to the charity of his choice. His wife Kimberley is a SFWSS volunteer. As well, the centre’s new name – Sources’ Women’s Place – will be celebrated. The event, which coincides with International Women’s Day, is described as a “soft launch. The merger is not due to be completed until the end of March. Officials say to decision to merge was a strategic one. - Tracy Holmes

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The White Rock Buy-Low Foods store at 1405 Johnston Rd. will be closed until at least Wednesday to repair damage inflicted during a weekend break-in. Employees of the grocery store will be off work as a result of the incident which happened sometime late Saturday night (March 3) or early Sunday morning (March 4). An online database reports the chain store has about 20 employees and does between $5 million and $10 million in business annually. The extent and dollar amount of damage was not disclosed. White Rock RCMP are investigating. Anyone with information about the break-in is asked to contact the detachment at 778-593-3600; to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit Solvecrime.ca

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Mixed reaction from parents, students from page 1 He said the proposed law removes contract language that caps the number of students with special learning needs that can be in one classroom. That alone, Pacheco said, will make it almost impossible for those kids – as well as their classmates – to get the attention they need. Moffat said many teachers were also planning to participate in a demonstration outside the legislature Tuesday. Friday, students at some Surrey high schools demonstrated their support for teachers. At Earl Marriott Secondary, students took to the sidewalks with signs encouraging drivers to “honk for teachers.” “They need more money,” Jackie Czarnecki, in Grade 12, said, noting teachers don’t get paid enough for the work they do. She and Shelby Busby said they believe the strike action will work

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in the teachers’ favour. Later Friday, small groups of students with signs were seen outside Johnston Heights, Frank Hurt, L.A. Matheson and Sullivan Heights. Jen Bhindi, in Grade 9 at Matheson, said she wanted to have her voice heard. “We are showing that we care because this is our education,” Bhindi said.

Also on Friday, students from across the Lower Mainland gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery. A Facebook page set up earlier had more than 18,000 people indicating they’d be attending walkouts. Feelings appeared to be mixed. While some teens were highly supportive, others said teachers have “no right” to complain. Parent reaction also appears split, with many taking their opinions to social media. Leo Wang said the strike shows “most of our teachers don’t care about our kids, don’t care about student (sic), just money for themselves.” Lacey Donaldson said the strike “sucks” but added “having a child myself with special needs… makes me understand their reasoning.” - with files from Tracy Holmes, Dan Ferguson, Alex Browne and Tom Fletcher

Family promised to protect tree: Stanton from page 1 alter their building design to save the older trees. They continued to press for removal of the Dogwood, despite signing a promissory note to the contrary, Stanton said. “Three times in writing we said no.” The Deols said they and the city

are battling over a tree that is no longer a protected species. The Pacific Dogwood, which produces the white flowers that form B.C’s official emblem, was at one time protected by provincial law, but that was repealed in 2002. The Deols said when they learned the law had been repealed, they applied for a per-

mit to remove their tree and thought one had been granted when they received what is called a timbermark, a letter/number code that certifies ownership. They said they didn’t learn until after the tree came down that a timbermark does not grant the authority to cut timber, only transporting a log from a lot.

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Sense, sensibility and schools n a labour dispute, reason and sensibility are often the first casualties. That’s certainly been the case with the teachers’ dispute, which escalated into a full-blown strike on Monday. The two sides have been bargaining, perfunctorily, for close to a year. Far apart at the beginning, they have made little progress, partly because the B.C. Teachers Federation has never agreed that its members should be subject to the “net zero” mandate which the government has applied to other labour negotiations. This dispute shouldn’t be about wages. Teachers have some very strong arguments in their favour – including a B.C. Supreme Court ruling – that point to serious problems with class size and the number of special needs students in classrooms. Liberal government commercials heralding the establishment of new funds for such items seem to overlook the fact that it is money it previously took away. Both sides should be willing to give up something to improve class size and composition. It goes to the heart of whether students are actually progressing while in school. The BCTF went on a two-week illegal strike in 2005 over it, and enjoyed a fair amount of public support. This time around, support is more muted. Even though class size and composition remain as important issues, the demands for 15 per cent wage increases and other additional benefits have turned off some members of the public. Without doubt, this strike is punishing students, many of whom have already faced challenges because of the lack of report cards and lack of consultation with parents. At the same time, teachers are punishing themselves. They will lose three days’ pay, which they are unlikely to make up. There is no need for a six-month cooling off period, as the government proposes. Both sides should be locked in a room and made to come up with a settlement, and soon. Unfortunately, the BCTF appears to love knockdown, drag-out fights. It’s happened so many times in the past that no other interpretation is possible. Governments, too, relish such fights. The Liberals are down in the polls and evidently hope to gain support by playing hardball. Meanwhile, one fact remains incontrovertible. Students and parents are caught in the middle, and B.C.’s once-vaunted reputation as a place of excellence in education is taking a beating.

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ICTORIA – Perhaps the universities. single most ridiculous stunt After a couple of generations of this in the lead-up to this week’s indoctrination, almost everyone “knows” teachers’ strike was pulled at an that government underfunding elementary school here in the is at the heart of every school Tom Fletcher capital. problem, standardized testing A teacher gave her Grade 1 is an assault on the fragile selfclass an assignment for antiesteem of students, and reducing bullying day: take crayons in class size is the top priority hand and write to Education for improving educational Minister George Abbott, outcomes. All of this is glaringly demanding he stop bullying their false union propaganda, teacher and address class size reinforced in classroom “current and composition. affairs” discussions. This North Korea-style political Don’t believe me? Google indoctrination of six-year-olds “Study: Class size doesn’t was a mistake, according to matter” for the latest on a the local teachers’ union boss, growing stack of scientific who vaguely indicated that the evidence that shows you and unnamed teacher would apologize to your children are being force-fed lies. parents. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Is this self-serving abuse of teacher Susan Lambert announced the strike authority an isolated incident? My on live TV with a remarkable string experience as a parent and journalist of rhetoric about the “Orwellian” suggests it is not, and recent events legislation that will soon put an end to support that. By Friday, students across this teacher tantrum. The government B.C. were skipping class in solidarity with needs to negotiate “clearly, rationally their teachers, led by budding campus and respectfully,” said the boss of union radicals suddenly conversant with B.C. representatives who have spent the last Teachers’ Federation talking points about year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators “Bill 22.” by telling them to “go back to your This left-wing groupthink pervades the masters” and get a couple of billion more. education system from public schools Clearly? It was the BCTF that through taxpayer-supported colleges and announced its work-to-rule plan for the

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So far this week you’ve said… yes 56% no 44% 195 responding fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t present its 16-percent wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began, and accompanied it with a false costing. Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher in the crowd held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots: Premier Christy Clark, ex-premier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini, to illustrate a multiple-choice question about “fascism.” In Vancouver, a protesting teacher got big media play, holding up a sign proclaiming that “it’s not about a wage increase, it’s about classroom conditions.” This too is a lie. The BCTF trotted out its standard “children first” rhetoric, then tabled out-of-touch benefit demands. It doesn’t take a math teacher to see what its $2 billion wage and benefit fantasy would actually do to classroom conditions. For his part, Abbott started out pretty keen about students and parents heading down to occupy their local school and replace striking teachers with volunteers for a couple of days. But he changed his tune after the support staff union started grumbling about parents colouring too close to their craft lines. One fight at a time, I guess. The next one will be over teacher performance assessment and the choke-hold of union seniority on school jobs. 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: Re: Pay-parking break ‘would raise taxes,’ Feb. 28. Few of us are happy about payparking, nor are we happy about increased taxes. White Rock has quite a cash cow between parking fees and tickets, and I’m sure any reduction in either sends panic throughout city hall. The majority of people using pay waterfront parking are nonWhite Rock residents – as most of us walk or take the bus. Who do these out-of-town visitors benefit? Businesses along the waterfront, who, incidentally, through the Business Improvement Association, are pushing for times of lowered or no parking fees. As a result, we’re threatened by higher taxes. Excuse me? The BIA wants lowered parking fees to increase their business traffic, and I have to pay higher taxes because of it? Let the BIA pick up the tab. Since our new mayor took office, things have definitely taken a probusiness, pro-development turn. The wishes of the majority wanting to keep White Rock and its unique character in check have become the minority voice given an occasional listen and the usual political ‘assurances’ that our concerns are being addressed. These are sad times for White Rock. Our city is being turned over to the business community, realestate interests and developers. We’re told that by increasing businesses, increase highrise development, etc., we residents will enjoy lowered property taxes and other amenities. Not true. More city services will be needed; infrastructure will need improvement; there will be more money for council to spend; and, as we know, taxes always go up. Parking fees are too high, especially around the hospital where many find it difficult in times of crisis to cough up the toonies. Reduce fees around PAH, that will be a service the city can easily provide to many who can’t afford it. If the BIA wants lowered waterfront fees, let them pay the difference, not me. Kaylee Scott, White Rock

Editor: Re: Remembering friends, Feb. 21. My sincere condolences to the families of two young men Colin Dow and Chris Cederfeldt and to their grieving friends. However, I am writing this letter to enlighten the public about the hazards to marine life resulting from the release of helium balloons. Air currents frequently float these potential killers out to sea where they burst and enter the water. Balloons have been spotted as far out to sea as 200 miles, generally singly, but clusters have also been sighted. Balloons released in Toronto in a 1981 Balloon race were found in Souris, P.E.I., 1,392 km; Pictou, N.S., 1,352 km; FuguayVarina, N.C., 933 km; and Saint Eleuthere, Que., 909 km away from the release site. Hungry sea turtles, mistaking the floating debris for jellyfish, snap up the balloon, string and all. Turtles who feast on plastic bags and balloons, lacking nutrition, starve

Branch divisions Editor: I live on Thrift Avenue, one block from George Street in White Rock. For many years, the ugly trees on the southwest corner there have lost branches every time there is a windstorm. Branches fall on the sidewalk and on the road. I am concerned branches will fall on someone below or on the adjacent building. I would like to see City of White Rock cut back or cut down these trees before someone is injured. Julie Hall, White Rock

Editor: Re: Tweeting his memories in real time, Jan. 5. To everyone who helped make the 2012 Investors Group Walk for Memories a success, you’ve helped make a difference for people in our community who are living with dementia. We raised more than $53,000 at our local event and over $690,000 province-wide to support the work of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. This exceeded our provincial recordbreaking totals from last year! Funds raised help people have the skills to maintain quality of life and support research into the causes, more effective treatments and a cure. Back in mid-January, I wrote and asked people in our communities to get off the couch and join our fundraising walk to help find a cure. As a person traveling the journey with Alzheimer’s disease, I thank you for listening! Jim Mann, Surrey, Delta and White Rock Walk for Memories honouree

to death. Turtles are not the only marine life affected by this simple toy. A young sperm whale was found dying from a balloon stuck in its stomach and three feet of purple ribbon wound throughout its intestines. So what is the alternative? For merchants wanting to advertize their products, why not hand out balloons and let the kids have the fun of blowing them up? The next time you are invited to celebrate a life, birthday, etc., give nature a hand. Imagine the beauty and fun of releasing butterflies in celebration or doves. The freeing of thousands of ladybugs would have a positive impact on plant life as they feast on aphids? Plant a tree. Feed the birds. Distribute pinecones stuffed with peanut butter and bird seed. Visit an animal shelter and walk the dogs, cuddle a cat. The South Surrey/White Rock 2012 Cancer Relay for Life has chosen not to release balloons this year but will use one of these alternatives in memory of lost loved ones. Let your imagination soar. Dee Walmsley, Surrey

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Students at Earl Marriott Secondary leave class Friday morning to protest in favour of their teachers.

Big divide over teachers’ strike Editor: Do teachers deserve a raise? Definitely, but then so does everyone else unless you’re a politician or a CEO whose company is losing many. Costs continue to escalate and, as they do, people should have their wages raised accordingly. Teachers, however, don’t want equity. They want more – a 15 per cent increase when the rest of the public sector has been told that there will be no raises. Nothing, nada. Of course, it’s not the money that the teachers want; oh no, it’s all about the students. Funny though, I have never heard the BCTF suggest monies allocated for a raise in wages should be waived in lieu of more teachers to decrease class sizes and/or to build more schools. On the whole, teachers are well paid for what they do, although there are those who go far and beyond what they are required to do. By all means, let them strike and ask for what everyone would like – an increase in wages. However, don’t insult us with the rhetoric. You want a raise. W. Al Riede, Surrey Q As a student in B.C., I find that my voice is often invalidated or disregarded by others older then myself. On Friday, March 2, students all across B.C. marched out of their classrooms in support of their teachers. Students walked out to send a message to the government that we have a voice, and we will use it.

We need more support for special-needs students, we need less-populated classrooms, we need more updated materials – I have a textbook where the Berlin Wall is still standing. Currently, many students feel that our needs, and the needs of our teachers, are not being met. Many adults seem to think that all the teachers want is a 15 per cent wage increase, but that is untrue. This is a negotiable figure. What we want is a fair mediation, so other issues that have been brought up can be resolved. Anthony Hope, Surrey Q What I find offensive, perhaps even unethical, is the BCTF’s members’ apparent utilization of students as potent bargaining chips. Furthermore, how can the federation’s members expect to continue receiving regular employee welfare and health benefits – as well as regular pay – regardless of their not performing some tasks that are a part of their salary agreement. Frank G. Sterle, Jr., White Rock Q Its definitely not about the kids, so it must be about the money. Teachers are blackmailers of the first order, again using our children – and their future – as hostages. It’s all about greed and perceived entitlement. Legislate them back to work, negate all union agreements, pay on individual merit and performance, as the rest of us are. Ivan Scott, Surrey

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solid concrete divider of the type that was recently installed on two lanes of the four-lane Serpentine bridge, part of a widening project to accommodate a bus lane. She said the ministry has decided to replace the aluminum railings on the other two lanes of the bridge with the same kind of concrete barrier. Other high-traffic bridges of similar vintage, like the nearby Nicomekl, will be assessed and may also be fitted with updated barriers, she added. Patrick Livolsi, regional manager for the ministry’s South Coast Region, said the vast majority of the 2,800 bridges in B.C. were built to the older safety standards. Both he and Halwani stressed that the failure of the Serpentine aluminum railing under an unusual impact does not mean the older design is dangerous. Asked if a modern bridge-barrier design would have prevented the fatal plunge, the engineers declined to speculate. A woman in her 20s died in hospital following the Feb. 28, 2011 crash.

The announcement that the provincial government is planning to replace older aluminum railings on the Serpentine River bridge in South Surrey with a more upto-date concrete barrier doesn’t mean the older design is unsafe, engineers with the Ministry of Transportation say. A structural-engineering study of the fatal crash that sent a Honda Ministry of Transportation photo Civic through one of the railings A salvaged piece of railing from into the river last year found the the Serpentine River bridge. barrier met the safety standards that were in place when it was suggested the car “rotated clockwise around its centre of mass” built 50 years ago. “The standards of the day are safe when it crossed the west fog line, enough,” Lina Halwani, regional then hit the railing. In response to a question from manager of engineering for the ministry’s South Coast Region, PAN following the briefing, mintold Peace Arch News during a istry staff said the findings suggest the car hit one side of the lane, Feb. 20 briefing. Since that briefing, Green party spun out of control, then hit the transportation critic Don Pitcairn, same side again (A previous PAN a South Surrey resident, has said story incorrectly said the car hit the report confirms the bridge one side, then ricocheted into the and others like it around B.C. – other). Current standards would including the nearby Nicomekl – are “a disaster waiting to happen.” require a different kind of barThe engineers, however, said the rier in the form of a continuous railings failed to keep the car from plunging into the river because they were designed to withstand a glancing blow, not a neardirect hit. P U B L I C N OT I C E That kind of railing failure does not appear to have ever occurred before on a B.C. bridge. Structural experts at Associated Engineering The City of Surrey Council invites suggestions for the (AE) Ltd. reassembled the salvaged railings pulled 2012 Good Citizen Award. from the river and tested identical undamaged railThis honour is awarded on an annual basis to a person ings and posts that were who has given outstanding service for the betterment of purchased when the our community over the years. Any private individual or bridge was built in 1961. The AE tests showed service group is invited to submit nominations for that while the 50-year-old Council's consideration. posts had become “brittle” and were not as strong as The Good Citizen Award for 2012 will be presented at the they were supposed to be 2012 Volunteer Services Recognition Banquet. due to “large amounts of porosity in the casting,” Written nominations from private individuals or service they still met the 1961-era Standard Specifications groups are welcome. Submissions should describe the for Highway Bridges code outstanding service or volunteer work the nominee has set by the American Assodone for the enhancement of the City of Surrey and ciation of State Highway Officials. include supporting documentation such as: letter(s) of The hollow aluminum support, special recognition or award(s) received, railings were in better shape. newspaper clippings, etc. “As a result, the railing system used on SerpenAll nominations (with supporting documentation) tine Bridge complies with should be submitted to the City Clerk's ofﬁce at all relevant requirements 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, B.C., V3X 3A2, or submitted of the code at the time the railing was designed,” electronically to clerkswebmail@surrey.ca no later AE’s executive summary than Monday, March 26, 2012. concludes. According to the report, For more information or to download the Good Citizen the barrier likely broke 2012 nomination form visit our website at www.surrey.ca. apart after the Honda hit one of the cast aluminum posts that support the Mayor Dianne L. Watts railings, “colliding directly with the post over a small contact area.” The report doesn’t say how the car came to hit the barrier at such a steep angle, but notes an RCMP www.surrey.ca collision reconstructionist

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Cat show a first for Peninsula in a decade

Feline fine Sarah Massah

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t’s been 10 long years, but South Surrey will be home to a feline fête this weekend, attracting cats and the people who love them from across North America. Organized by the Cat Fanciers of B.C., the show will bring 150 cats to the Pacific Inn. It’s an event any feline fan would be remiss to not look into, said CFBC secretary Cornelia Schofield. Kinky, Schofield’s household cat (meaning it is not a show cat), quickly slinks away, as her human companion settles in to explain the event she has worked on for months to help organize and promote. “There will be judging, of course, but there will also be vendors selling cat-related items, and a section with rescues available for adoption,” Schofield says. “We are anticipating people from all over, including the United States. It will be a wonderful event.” Schofield pulls out a stack of magazines from her bookshelf by the couch and shows off photographs of a few of her “babies.” Bluesy, Wrapper and Larseboy have posed for many of the photos, but Kili takes the cake with dozens of pictures capturing his striking features. “He is an ocicat, a domestic breed that looks like a wildcat but has no feral blood,” Schofield says of her prize-winning pedigree covered in silver spots against a chocolate coat. Kili – named after Mount Kilimanjaro, and short for

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Top, Cornelia Schofield with Bluesy, a chartreux; right, Roy Yates sits with Wrapper, a Siamese cat; far right, Schofield points out her cat, Kili, in a South African cat fanciers magazine. Sunstone Kilimanjaro of Samphire – is just one of the purebred cats who share a home in Langley with Schofield and husband Roy Yates. Schofield estimates she has attended than 500 cat shows around North America, some – but not all – with her husband of more than 20 years. Asked if he loves cats as much as his wife, Yates is quick to issue a denial. “No, don’t like them. That’s all her. But what can I do?” he said. Despite his reluctance, he eventually concedes he is a bit more fond of the four-legged

family members that roam his home than he initially let on. “Well, when they’re here and you grow up with them, you get to know them,” Yates said. His tiny wife has been a full-

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;So many people who love catsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from page 11 of their fireplace is covered with trophies from cat shows and competitions, and on the bookshelf there are magazines from Canada, South Africa and Japan featuring her awardwinning cats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here and there and all over the house,â&#x20AC;? chuckles Schofield, a vocal advocate of how cat shows play an important role in preserving the more than 60 different breeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each breed has a written standard judges refer to, with points awarded for coat, body, head type and even ear set.â&#x20AC;? March 9-11, judges from Albuquerque to Chilliwack will examine the cats in the middle of the triangle-shaped â&#x20AC;&#x153;ring,â&#x20AC;? before separating them into divisions and announcing winners. After judging, spectators will be invited to go to the ring and meet the owners and the cats. Although such shows often attract many older cat fans, Schofield dismisses the stereotype of cat lovers being exclusively senior women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was first starting to go, I remember I used to be so amused by the sight of these big, burly men with their teeny, tiny kitty cats,â&#x20AC;? she laughs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many people who love cats.â&#x20AC;? Though Schofield is eager to talk cats and answer questions

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When she was 10, Helen Bateman and her family made a narrow escape from the Great Fire of 1922, the out-of-control Northern Ontario forest conflagration considered one of the 10 worst natural disasters in Canadian history. On Sunday, 90 years later, the memory was still vivid for Bateman, who recalled fleeing the blaze with her parents as it roared through her home town of Haileybury in a matter of hours, destroyed more than 90 per cent of the buildings,

killing 11 people and leaving was enrolled in a four-year arts thousands homeless. programs. “It destroyed our house,” she He became a surgeon and she said. managed his office for him. Some residents were The couple moved forced to take refuge ❝It’s been an out to the West Coast in the cold waters of about 30 years ago. interesting Lake Timiskaming and She talked about her life.❞ cover themselves with love of travel, noting wet blankets. Helen Bateman that she has flown The mother of two around the world sevand grandmother of eral times. one was surrounded by family “It’s been an interesting life,” and friends as she reminisced she said. at her 100th birthday party. Bateman is the second memBateman described how she ber of her family to turn 100. met her husband James Henry Her older brother is now at Queen’s University while she 102.

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Avery Gribble celebrates her birthday with a feathered friend at South Surrey Athletic Park.

Avery Gribble wanted to do something a little different for her seventh birthday. Instead of presents, the South Surrey girl asked guests to bring donations for the O.W.L. (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society in Delta. The party at South Surrey Athletic Park on Sunday (March 4) raised $450. “She’s a huge animal lover,” said mom Kristen Gribble. “Anything to do with nature.” O.W.L. officials dropped by the festivities with two birds, a Great Horned owl named Chance and

a tiny Saw-Whet owl named Snoopy, both rescues who couldn’t be released back into the wild because of injuries. A delighted Avery posed for a picture with Snoopy.The birthday girl and her guests also planted trees and made bird houses with volunteers from the Surrey Nature Center. They were served two tree-shaped chocolate birthday cakes and handmade chocolates in the shape of owls, eagles and trees. Avery and her twin sister, Allie, were born just before Christmas, so their family has developed a tradition of delaying the birthday celebrations until after

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lly Lee gently runs her fingers over the head of her daughter, Celine, in the pediatric care unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH). Curled up in a warm cotton blanket, Celine sleeps soundly, unaware of the crowd that has gathered around her. Born on Feb. 9, Celine came into the world via caesarean section more than eight weeks premature and weighing just over 1,600 grams (3.5 pounds). Lee felt “totally panicked” when she was unable to provide enough breast milk for her daughter in the first few days. And with Celine unable to feed on her own, the newborn had to be given her nutrition intravenously to help build her weight and strength. In the past, food ingredients would have been mixed in minute amounts manually by hospital staff, which can be very timeconsuming. What’s more, having a nutrient measurement off by the slightest amount can be serious. So with an ever-expanding number of premature babies being born at SMH, the hospital has borrowed a TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) Compounder to help mix infant food more quickly and with more accuracy.

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Elly Lee visits with her daughter, Celine, in the neonatal intensive care unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Above right, TPN compounder technician Atamjit Bassi prepares some intravenous nutrition. Before TPN, a manual nutrient bag would have taken an hour to fill; with the TPN, the same task can be competed in minutes. After undergoing daily tests to determine the babies’ nutritional needs, the TPN Compounder uses a computer and a highly calibrated pump to mix the exact nutrients

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neonatal care unit of the $512-million Critical Care Tower currently under construction at SMH. Currently, more than 4,200 babies are born at the hospital annually, with 500 them premature and needing neonatal care. Forty percent of those infants will rely upon the TPN technology. “This year, nearly 200 fragile newborns in Surrey Memorial Hospital alone will need this to gain strength and health,” says SMH Foundation Chair Ron Knight. After receiving nutrients from TPN for nearly a week, tiny Celine Lee has reached 1,860 grams (more than four pounds), is doing well, and no longer needs the specialized machine. For more information about the SMH Foundation, visit www. smhfoundation.com

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news Better communication could have prevented murders: report

Apology made for child deaths substance abuse because he ministry will establish a new was not interviewed from domestic-violence unit. The 2008 murder of these perspectives by Opposition critics pointed three children by their police, corrections out that the latest B.C. budget father in Merritt could or child protection,” contained no new money for have been avoided by Turpel-Lafond writes. such a unit, despite similar better co-ordination “Also, there was very recommendations made in 2010 between mental health, little collaboration or from the investigation of the justice and child information sharing murder of a mother, child and protection ministries, among those systems.” grandparents by Peter Lee in B.C.’s children’s advocate Premier Christy Clark suburban Victoria in 2009. concludes in a report. and Children and McNeill said the government Allan Schoenborn Family Development has taken steps to improve its Mary McNeill was diagnosed with Minister Mary McNeill response to domestic violence, minister mental illness in both apologized in the including training for police 1999 and prescribed legislature Thursday for officers and childrens’ ministry anti-psychotic medicine, after the gaps in government services staff and early psychosis causing an accident with his that were described in the report. intervention programs at health young daughter in the vehicle McNeill announced that her authorities. and making false claims about the child being poisoned and sexually abused. It was his only mental-health treatment until after he was arrested for killing his P U B L I C N OT I C E three children in their Merritt home nine years later, Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond found in her investigation of the case. The Council of the City of Surrey proposes to pass a resolution to issue a Turpel-Lafond found Temporary Commercial Use Permit, pursuant to the provisions of the Local there were several police Government Act, at the Regular Council - Public Hearing meeting in the calls and interventions by Council Chamber at City Hall, 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, B.C., on Monday, the Ministry of Children March 12, 2012, commencing at 7:00 p.m.. and Family Development during those years before PERMIT NO. 7912-0014-00 the murders of Kaitlynne, APPLICANT: Fraser Health Authority age 12, Max, 8 and c/o MMM Group Limited (Valentino Tjia) Cordon, 5. 1045 Howe Street “The various systems Vancouver, BC V6Z 2A9 involved with the family ADDRESS: 9488 - 138 Street were not aware of the PURPOSE: To allow a temporary surface parking lot for severity of Schoenborn’s under-weight vehicles for a maximum period mental illness and of one (1) year. Tom Fletcher Black Press

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N OT I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G - M O N DAY, M A R C H 12 , 2 012 The Council of the City of Surrey will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC, on Monday, March 12, 2012, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Surrey Ofﬁcial Community Plan By-law, 1996, No. 12900, No. 310 Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17590 Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17591 Application: 7911-0126-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 19591 - 72 Avenue, 7259 and 7289 - 196 Street APPLICANT: 0915630 B.C. Ltd. c/o Hub Engineering Inc. (Mike Kompter) #101, 7485 - 130 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1H8 PROPOSAL: By-law 17590 To redesignate the properties from Suburban (SUB) to Urban (URB). By-law 17591 Block A To rezone a portion of 19591 - 72 Avenue from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Semi-Detached Residential Zone (RF-SD)”. Block B To rezone portions of 19591 - 72 Avenue, 7259 and 7289 - 196 Street from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential (9) Coach House Zone (RF-9C)”. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT To vary “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000”, as amended, Part 17F, Section F and K, as follows: (a) To reduce the minimum ﬂanking side yard setback for accessory buildings and structures from 5.7 metres (19 ft.) to 3.0 metres (10 ft.) for proposed Lots 5 and 6; (b) To reduce the minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings and structures from 3.0 metres (10 ft.) to 2.7 metres (9.0 ft.) on the side of the lot opposite to the common side lot line for lots 4 and 7; and (c) To reduce the minimum lot width requirement from 9.0 metres (30 ft.) to 8.7 metres (28.5 ft.) for lots 4 and 7 in order to permit a double garage. The purpose of the redesignation, rezoning and development variance permit is to permit subdivision into 30 RF-9C lots (Block B) and 4 RF-SD lots (Block A) with remainder Block C for future development. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW NO. 17590/17591

Surrey Ofﬁcial Community Plan By-law, 1996, No. 12900, No. 311 Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17595 Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17596

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To reduce the minimum northerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 4.0 metres (13 ft.) for the balconies and 5.5 metres (18 ft.) for the building face for Buildings 8, 9, 10 and 11; (b) To reduce the minimum northerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 5.5 metres (18 ft.) for Building 1; (c) To reduce the minimum easterly front yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 5.3 metres (17 ft.) for Building 1; (d) To reduce the minimum southerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 7.3 metres (24 ft.) for Building 1; (e) To reduce the minimum southerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 6.9 metres (23 ft.) for the balconies for Buildings 2, 3 and 4; (f) To reduce the minimum southerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 4.5 metres (15 ft.) for the amenity building; (g) To reduce the minimum southerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres to 6.0 metres (20 ft.) for the balconies for Buildings 5, 6 and 7; and (h) To reduce the minimum westerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres to 4.7 metres (15 ft.) for Buildings 7 and to 2.5 metres (8 ft.) for Building 8. The purpose of the redesignation, rezoning and development variance permit is to permit development of 69 townhouse units (Block A) and a remnant lot for future industrial business park development (Block C). B. Permitted Uses for By-law 17596 (Block C) Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses: 1. Light impact industry including wholesale and retail sales of products produced on the lot or as part of the wholesale or warehouse operations. 2. Office uses excluding: i. social escort services ii. methadone clinics 3. General service uses excluding drive-through banks. 4. Warehouse uses. 5. Distribution centres. 6. Accessory uses including the following: (a) Personal service uses limited to the following: i. Barbershops; ii. Beauty parlours; iii. Cleaning and repair of clothing; and iv. Shoe repair shops; (b) Recreational facilities, excluding go-kart operations, drag racing and rifle ranges; (c) Eating establishments, excluding drive-through restaurants; (d) Community services; (e) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that: (i) the church does not exceed a total floor area of 700 square metres (7,500 sq. ft.); (ii) the church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and (iii) there is not more than one church on a lot. (f) Child care centre; and (g) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are): i. Contained within a principal building; ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the businesses permitted; iii. Restricted to a maximum number of: a. One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area; b. Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.6 (g) iii.a. and iii.b., the maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area. iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of: a. 140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling unit on a lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan; b. 90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling unit; and c. Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.6 (g) iv.a. and iv.b., the maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor area of the principal building within which the dwelling unit is contained.

Surrey Ofﬁcial Community Plan By-law, 1996, No. 12900, Text No. 111, Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17589 Application: 7912-0014-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 9488 - 138 Street APPLICANT: City of Surrey 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3X 3A2 PROPOSAL: To amend “Surrey Ofﬁcial Community Plan By-law 1996, No. 12900” as amended, in Division A. Schedule B Temporary Use Permit Areas, under the heading Temporary Commercial Use Permit Areas, by adding the following section immediately following Temporary Commercial Use Permit Area No. 27: Temporary Commercial Use Permit Area No. 28. This application will allow a temporary surface parking lot for under-weight vehicles for a maximum period of one (1) year. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW NO. 17589

Surrey Ofﬁcial Community Plan By-law, 1996, No. 12900, No. 312 Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17597 Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17598 Application: 7911-0190-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 10145 - 173 Street APPLICANT: Gurdev K. Cheema H.Y. Engineering Ltd. (Lori Joyce) #200, 9128 - 152 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 4E7 PROPOSAL: By-law 17597 To redesignate a portion of 10145 - 173 Street from Suburban (SUB) to Urban (URB). By-law 17598 Block A To rezone a portion of the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)”. Block B To rezone a portion of the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Half Acre Residential Zone (RH)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit subdivision into 9 single family lots (Block A) and 1 half-acre lot (Block B). DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW NO.17597/17598

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW NO. 17595/17596

Application: 7911-0243-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 3033 - 156 Street APPLICANT: Woodbridge Homes (156th) Ltd. c/o Jamie Howard #200, 1450 Creekside Drive, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B5 PROPOSAL: By-law 17595 To redesignate a portion of the property from Suburban (SUB) and Industrial (IND) to Multiple Residential (RM). By-law 17596 To rezone a portion of the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Multiple Residential 30 Zone (RM 30)” (Block A) and to “Business Park Zone (IB)” (Block C). DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT To vary “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000”, as amended, Part 22, Section F, as follows:

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news Regional sales tax or carbon tax among short-term options for TransLink

Road tolls throughout Metro under consideration Jeff Nagel Black Press

Drivers who never cross a bridge would still have to pay tolls if a road-pricing system now under consideration is adopted in Metro Vancouver to fund TransLink. The idea, emerging as the preferred longer-term solution to reform how the region pays for public transit and roads, does not simply mean slapping tolls on all existing bridges and tunnels. Instead, Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation chair Richard Walton favours a co-ordinated and fair system of road-use fees across the region, using a large number of detection points where passing vehicles would be sensed by cameras or perhaps transponder chips built into licence plates. “Those might well be bridges and tunnels,” Walton said. “But that can also happen at points on the freeway between interchanges. It can happen at intersections.” Area mayors admit road pricing is too technically complex to implement quickly enough to help TransLink raise more money it needs by 2013.

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Options to fund TransLink, including road tolls, are being considered. It’s also politically explosive and expected to require years of public consultation. So road pricing won’t be among new funding tools the mayors want the provincial government to enable through legislation this spring, although those options are also controversial. The ones rated most feasible include a new regional carbon tax applying only in Metro Vancouver or a car levy, which TransLink has previously contemplated and could be either a flat annual fee on each registered vehicle, or it could vary based on the vehicle’s emissions

or the owner’s proximity to public transit. A regional sales tax with a suggested rate of 0.6 per cent or an employer payroll tax of $30 to $90 per employee each year are also possibilities. The mayors meet Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom tomorrow (March 7) to consider at least 20 different options, set out in a confidential analysis of a Joint Technical Committee that consists of TransLink and ministry representatives. “We’re making sure we analyze as much as we can and as deep as we can so the mayors council has the

broadest range of possible options in front of it,” said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, vice-chair of the mayors council. Road pricing is particularly tricky because it would require the province to alter its tolling policy that bans tolls on existing infrastructure, and it requires motorists have a reasonable free alternative when new or expanded facilities that are tolled. Premier Christy Clark said last month that her government has no plans to alter the tolling policy. Fairness is a key consideration driving the look at road pricing. Surrey motorists are incensed that once tolls of at least $3 hit the new Port Mann Bridge in December, their city will have no free route across the Fraser River except for the aging Pattullo Bridge, which is to be rebuilt and tolled by 2018. Several mayors and business leaders have suggested much lower tolls instead be applied at all crossings in the region, to fix the inequity of piecemeal tolling and avoid inefficient traffic distortions from motorists detouring to avoid tolls. The technical committee’s report

to the Mayors’ Council reportedly suggests a $1.60 toll at major bridges and tunnels could raise at least $100 million a year. Walton said a comprehensive road-pricing system would be better because it could capture all lengthy trips – like ones from Port Coquitlam to UBC or Fort Langley to White Rock. Other transportation-related fees are under consideration, but a briefing to Metro mayors shows all have a variety of weaknesses. The parking sales tax, which adds 21 per cent to pay parking fees, could be raised higher. That, however, is seen as unfair to downtown Vancouver, home to most pay lots. Further increases in the gas tax are an option, although TransLink considers that source increasingly unpredictable. It also fails to capture the growing numbers of electric cars or motorists who drive to the Fraser Valley or the U.S. to buy gas. Transit fares could be hiked further – a 12.5 per cent increase is already slated for next year, pending a review – but charging too much will erode ridership and send passengers back to their cars.

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CIVIC ADDRESS: 8097 - 134 Street APPLICANT: Sanjay and Sara Sharma c/o Sanjay Sharma 8097 - 134 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4T7 PROPOSAL: To rezone the property from “Child Care Zone (CCR)” to “Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit an increase in the number of children permitted in a daycare operation from 25 to 37. B. Permitted Uses for By-law 17594 The Lands and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses: 1. Child care centre licensed to accommodate a maximum of 37 children, at any one time provided that such centre does not constitute a singular use on the lot. 2. One single family dwelling. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW NO. 17594

Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Text Amendment By-law, 2012, No. 17586 APPLICANT: City of Surrey 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3X 3A2 PROPOSAL: “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000” as amended, is further amended as follows: (a) Schedule F – Map of Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Inﬁll Areas is amended by inserting Map 26. - Area XXVI. (b) Schedule G - Amenity Requirements in Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) and Inﬁll Areas is amended by inserting a new Item 26 after Item 25. These amendments are necessary to include amenity contributions for the Grandview Heights Area 5A - Orchard Grove Neighbourhood Concept Plan as detailed in Corporate Report R016 dated January 23, 2012. Additional information may be obtained from the Planning & Development Department at (604) 591-4441. Copies of the by-law(s), development variance permit(s), supporting staff reports and any relevant background documentation may be viewed in the “Notices” section of the City of Surrey website at www.surrey.ca or inspected at the City Hall, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday, February 21, 2012 to Monday, March 12, 2012. All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed by-law(s)/ development variance permit(s) shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the by law(s)/development variance permit(s). Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please fax to 604-591-8731, email clerkswebmail@surrey.ca, or submit in writing to the City Clerk at 14245 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3X 3A2, no later than Monday, March 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning these applications after the Public Hearing has concluded. Jane Sullivan City Clerk

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with trumpeter Glen Tremblay (April 1) and the Louisiana Joymakers (April 8). Admission is $8 for members, $10 for non members. For more information, visit www. whiterocktradjazz.com

Talent search Musically-gifted young people 19 and under are currently being sought for the Diamond In The Rock competition, until March 28 at the Roadhouse Grille Restaurant (1781 King George Blvd.). First winner (Feb. 15) was Elgin Park Secondary singer Olivia Torrie, followed on Feb. 22 by well-known singer-songwriter Tommy Alto and on Feb. 29 by jazz guitarist Trevor Peverley and his trio. The remaining four weeks of performances starting this Wednesday (March 7), 7 to 9 p.m. will culminate in a final at Blue Frog Studio an Saturday, April 14. The winner and second and third place contestants will each receive a bursary, and the winner will also receive a wide array of prizes including recording time at Blue Frog and Turtle Studios, radio promotion and gigs at the Roadhouse Grille, the Spirit of the Sea Festival and as an opening act in a Rock.It Boy show. All finalists will be offered a 50 per cent discount on recording time and will be provided with video shot at the finals for use on YouTube. Competition is limited to Peninsula residents (south of 40 Avenue and west of 192 Street) and proof of age and residence is required. To register, email doug_lachance@telus. net

Blues Brothers Too The suited, hatted, electrifying style of Elwood and Jake is back in town. Tribute act The Blues Brothers Too is returning to the Semiahmoo Peninsula, starting with a gig March 17 at 8:30 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240, 2643 128 St. Jake (aka Grant Eisworth) said the act plans to make White Rock and South Surrey its base of operations, after an extended stint in Kelowna, renewing longstanding ties with this area which have included the award for best musical float in the Spirit of the Sea Torchlight Parade. The Blue Brothers Too’s stock in trade are high energy song and dance routines drawn directly from the Dan AckroydJohn Belushi movie classic – including numbers like She Caught the Katy, the whip-snapping Rawhide and Minnie The Moocher. But in addition to R&B and soul, there’s also a little country, and even some ZZ Top thrown into the danceable mix. Tickets are available from the legion (604-535-1080 or 604-535-1043). For more information, visit www.BluesBrothersToo. com

Bluegrass bands The fascinating combination of mournful vocal sentiments, instrumental agility and foot-tapping rhythm that is bluegrass music returns March 10, 7:30 p.m. to the White Rock Elks Club (1469 George St.) with a two band line-up featuring High Rise Lonesome and The Bullfrogs. High Rise Lonesome is a city-based contemporary version of the “old-time” style, led by singer-songwriter Sue Malcolm, with vocalist-mandolinist Vic Smyth, vocalist-resonator guitarist Don Fraser, banjo player Jay Buckwold and vocalist-upright bass player Stu MacDonald. The Bluefrogs, who have been described as “down-home, relaxed and damn professional,” weave a distinctive harmony that includes elements of bluegrass, country, folk, past pop and “anything that’s entertaining.” Tickets are $12 ($10 for Elks members), available from the club’s upstairs lounge from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 3 to 6 p.m. weekends, by calling 604-538-4016 or at www.whiterockelks.ca

Elvis returns It’s time for fans of the King of Rock ‘n Roll to get ‘All Shook Up.’ Darren Lee and the Memphis Flash, billed as “the world’s number one Elvis tribute” will be live onstage at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. – recreating such classics as Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Viva Las Vegas, A Little Less Conversation,

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and, of course, Can’t Help Falling In Love. The show, presented by Rob Warwick’s Rock.It Boy Entertainment marks a return home to Canada for Lee, fresh from an unprecedented 11 years in the American Superstars show at the Stratosphere Hotel and casino on the Vegas strip. Aficionados agree that, in many ways, Lee comes closest to recreating the look, sound and excitement of Elvis live performances. Lee was winner of the World Elvis Contest in Memphis on the 20th anniversary of Elvis’ passing (1997) which launched his U.S. career, but Vancouver area fans also know him from his complete recreation of the 1968 Comeback Special, which played at both the Queen Elizabeth and Michael J.

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Legendary sitar player Ustad Shahid Pervez and cutting-edge tabla maestro Ustad Sukhwinder Singh Pinky will be performing in an upcoming concert in the Surrey on Sunday March 25. The concert is sponsored by the Surreybased Naad Foundation which runs a music school for tabla, sitar and other classical Indian instruments. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. at Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St. Both men are widely recognized in India and across the world for their sublime talent. Tickets are priced at $15, $20, $30 and VIP and can be arranged by calling 604725-8700 or 778-883-2627. For ticket information, email amar@ naadarts.com.

Singers wanted The 6 O’Clock Jazz Group is looking for another bass and tenor and, possibly, another soprano. The eight-member, four-part light jazz vocal group, is directed by David Proznick. Practices are held Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Singers must be able to read music and have a good sense of rhythm. Potential candidates who also play guitar should be aware the group has singing and playing jams for fun after each Saturday practice. For more information, text or leave a message for Anneke at 604-220-3230.

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sports

…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

Win over Yale sends WRCA to B.C. championships

Warriors set for provincial return Vartan Tanelian came off the bench to lead WRCA with 30 points Saturday, including After a one-year absence, the White Rock six three-point shots. Christian Academy Warriors senior boys are On Saturday, Yale snagged the last B.C. back in the B.C. AAA Basketball Champion- berth with a win over North Delta. ships. Earlier in the Fraser Valleys, on March 2, The Warriors, who last year failed to qual- White Rock defeated Princess Margaret, ify for provincials for the first time in more 77-66. A loss would have ended the Warthan a decade, secured their spot in this riors’ season. year’s tournament with a 77-70 win over Prior to that game, WRCA lost to the Abbotsford’s Yale Lions in the Fraser Val- Tamanawis Wildcats. Earlier in the tournaley Championships Friday afternoon at the ment, WRCA defeated Kwantlen Park and Langley Events Centre. Maple Ridge. “It’s exciting. We put together a really good The draw for provincials was announced game,” said WRCA head coach Dale Shury. Sunday afternoon at LEC, and the Warriors, “It’s nice to be back (at provincials), and by virtue of their sixth-place Valley finish, it’s especially important for our will have to play a Tuesday “playseniors, because it’s their last year ❝It’s especially in” game March 13 against Cranand they didn’t get the chance last important for our brook’s Mount Baker Secondary, year.” the lone Kootenay rep at the B.C. The Warriors led Yale 37-27 at seniors, because tournament. halftime – thanks in part to a it’s their last year Had WRCA defeated Mouat Satdecided advantage in rebounding, and they didn’t urday, they would have earned a especially on the offensive glass – bye directly to Wednesday’s first and never relinquished the lead in get the chance round. last year.❞ the last two quarters. The winner of Tuesday’s WRCA/ “Yale played us very tough. They Baker contest will play Wednesday Dale Shury just didn’t go away, and they stayed against Vancouver’s St. George’s WRCA coach within striking distance the whole Saints, who are the Lower Maintime,” said Shury. “But that said, I land’s No. 1 seed. don’t think we were ever worried that the “We obviously tried to win Saturday to game was in doubt at that point.” avoid the Tuesday game, but I actually think Jon Pelling was named player of the game it’ll be a good thing for us,” Shury said of his for White Rock, after a 24-point, 10-rebound, team’s looming contest with Mount Baker. five-assist effort. “It’ll be good for us to play as many games Point guard Tyus Allen, meanwhile, was as well can, so (if we win), we won’t go into the team’s offensive catalyst in the first half the game against St. George’s cold.” and finished the game with a team-high 28 On Dec. 1, WRCA opened its season with points. a 75-60 win over St. George’s, but Shury said With the B.C. berth under their collec- the Saints are much improved since then. tive belts, the Warriors advanced to the “They’ve really come on strong late in the Fraser Valley’s fifth/sixth place game Satur- season,” he said. day, where they lost 83-74 to W.J. Mouat. Shury, who took over the WRCA head WRCA erased a 22-point halftime deficit coaching reigns late last month after former but could not quite pull off the win, leaving coach John Dykstra resigned, knows even them as the sixth-place Valley team. The top less about Mount Baker, as the two teams seven Fraser Valley teams qualify for B.C. have not crossed paths this season. championships. “We haven’t seen them, so we don’t know “I was extremely proud of the the guys after anything about them, but I imagine they’ll that game,” Shury said. “They didn’t hang be a tough, hard-working team – thats typitheir heads coming out for the third quarter, cal of the teams that usually come out of the they kept going.” Kootenays and the Interior.” Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

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White Rock’s Jon Pelling rises toward the rim for two of his 24 points Friday against Yale.

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sports First-place fate now in hands of BCHL team’s conference rivals

Eagles fade during busy final week three straight, including an empty-netter with The Surrey Eagles’ one second left on the chances at a first-place clock. finish now lie in the Saturday’s game was hands of one of their similar for the visiting biggest rivals. Birds, who jumped out After winning just to an early 2-0 lead on two of five games last goals from Steve Koshey week – played over the and Stenerson, only course of six days – the to watch as the Kings Eagles sit just three responded with four points up on the Powell straight goals of their River Kings, who own, including two in beat Surrey twice last the third period. weekend. The Eagles had less The Eagles have one trouble Friday in regular-season game Victoria, getting goals remaining, and a win from five different would increase players – their cushion Colton Mackie, to five points, Demico but the Kings Hannoun, still have three Koshey, Brett games left to Mulcahy and play. If they Brayden Jaw. win all three, As was the they’ll finish case in the two one point up tilts against on Surrey, no the Kings, the Demico Hannoun matter what travel-weary scored Friday the Eagles do Eagles lost in their final Wednesday in game. Third-place Cowichan partly due to Cowichan, four points a poor third period. back with two games Surrey fell behind 2-0 remaining, can also by the 10:46 mark of the tie the Eagles with 81 first period, but battled points. back to tie the game by On Saturday at Powell the first intermission, River’s Hap Parker and the teams traded Arena, the Kings beat goals in the second Surrey 4-2, and less before the home side than 24 hours later beat took over in the final 20 them by two again, 5-3. minutes. The weekend wasn’t The Capitals potted a total loss, however, three in the third – as the Eagles began the two off the stick of weekend with a 5-1 Logan Proulx. Surrey win over the Victoria got goals from Jaw, Grizzlies Friday night Morley, Lindores and in the provincial capital. defenceman Linden Surrey began the Saip. busiest week of its Surrey, which since season last Tuesday Christmas has been the with a 6-4 comeback hottest team in the BC win over the Hockey League outside Langley Rivermen, of Penticton – who’ve but Wednesday in won 40 straight games Cowichan lost to the – had to fight for the Capitals, also by a 6-4 first win of the week margin. last Tuesday in Langley. On Sunday afternoon, They trailed 3-1 to the understandably the last-place Rivermen tired Eagles held tight before mounting a with the Kings for 40 mid-game comeback. minutes – the game was Surrey wraps up its tied 2-2 with Surrey regular season Friday, getting goals from at home against the Michael Stenderson and Westside Warriors, and Robert Lindores – but playoffs begin March faded down the stretch. 16. In the third, after Just four teams from Tyler Morley gave the each conference qualify Eagles a brief lead with for playoffs, and each a power-play goal 53 series is a best-of-seven seconds into the period, format. Powell River scored

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sports Senior boys team fails to qualify for basketball provincials

B.C. berth eludes Storm Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

The Southridge Storm won’t be repeating as one of the province’s top 10 senior boys AA basketball teams this year, after being bounced from Fraser Valley Championships late last month. The Storm, who went undefeated in regular-season action, were eliminated from Fraser Valleys Feb. 24 – without snagging one of the region’s B.C. berths – after a 56-54 loss to Abbotsford Christian School. The game, played at host school Archbishop Carney, was a must-win for the Storm, who one game earlier were sent into the consolation bracket after a sevenpoint loss to G.W. Graham Secondary. “We had a good opportunity to win it, but we just couldn’t finish them off,” said Storm coach Steve

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Storm’s Ryan Chang moves up-court with the ball. Anderson, on the loss to Abbotsford Collegiate. Against Abby, the Storm led by three with a minute-and-a-half to go, but a few foul calls each way led to the Storm relinquishing the lead, which they weren’t able to regain.

“Could we have still won? Sure. It just didn’t happen. We had chances – we missed a few free throws down the stretch, missed some opportunities,” Anderson said. “It’s hard to accept.” Southridge had

finished in the top six at the previous three provincial championships and won the Fraser Valley AA Championships in 2009. This year’s B.C. showdown is slated for March 7-10 in Kamloops. Despite the premature end to the season, Anderson said much can be learned from the disappointment, which will help his returning players next season. “The boys were devastated with the loss, and I hope the young guys remember the pain that this year’s seniors went through,” said Anderson, who stressed that he had nothing but good things to say about how hard his graduating players worked to qualify this year. “Next year, hopefully they’ll remember that the provincials aren’t a given. They’ll need to use this year as motivation.”

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Chris Weiss, 19, was 1st in the 50- and 100-m butterfly, 2nd in the The Vancouver Sports Club will 50-m freestyle and 3rd in the 100-m hold its first spring break basketball free; Heather Young, 37, won her age camp later this month, at the Langley group in the 1,500-m. Events Centre. Other results included: Meghan The camp will run March 19-23, Wilson, 2nd in 50-m from 1-4 p.m. daily, breaststroke and 3rd in and is open to micro100-m breast; Rachel ballers (5-6 year olds), Venner, 1st in 100mini-ballers (7-9 year and 200-m individual olds) and intermediate medley, 100-m breast players (10-12 year olds). and 1,500-m free; Camp instruction will sports@peacearchnews.com Natalie Bayley, 1st in focus on “fundamental 50-m backstroke, 2nd in skill development, and 200-m IM, 100-m breast competitive drills and games.” and 100-m back; Nancy Waterman, Cost for the camp is $110, and 2nd in 50-m breast, 200-m free, and includes a t-shirt. To register, visit 5th in 50-m free; Rhonda McLean, www.vancouversportsclub.ca 2nd in 100-m back and 200-m free, and 3rd in 50-m fly and 200-m IM; Wave results and Gary Weiss was 4th in 50-m free and 5th in 100-m IM and free. Eight members of the White Rock Incorrect results were published Wave had top-five finishes at the last week. English Bay Swim Meet last month.

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Little Aces look to grow youth tennis in Surrey Boaz Joseph Black Press

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Driving through Surrey, Michele Sorensen often sees billboards for minor leagues of football, soccer and baseball. She’d like to serve another sport into the mix starting in 2012. Sorensen is co-chair of Surrey Little Aces (SLA), a pilot program and partnership between Tennis BC, Tennis Canada and the City of Surrey that aims to build tennis communities in the city by introducing the racket sport to kids

at an early age. While Surrey doesn’t have a formal tennis facility – there are public courts at Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey athletic parks, as well as at Meridian Park in South Surrey and in White Rock at Centennial Park – SLA will bring free tennis to kids under 12 in school gymnasiums, parks and recreation space and participating tennis clubs. The potential is there for the growth of tennis in Surrey, says Sorensen. “The more exposure we can provide

for the game of tennis, the more likely we’ll be able to grow tennis players.” SLA uses what’s called the progressive tennis method with four components: try, learn, play and compete. “We’re starting early. We’re trying to make it something that’s fun and likable, so children will want to continue to play.” For youngsters, courts, balls, rackets and nets (provided for free) are scaled down to accommodate the size of little people – demonstrated at awareness

events in June 2011 inside Guildford Town Centre and on Feb. 4 of this year at Central City shopping centre. That means a higher success rate to get their enthusiasm going. The SLA program also provides wheelchair-accessible tennis, as well as free coaching for everyone. SLA “try” events will take place once a month in Surrey starting this spring. For more information, search Surrey Little Aces on Facebook or visit www. surreylittleaces.com

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ASHBROOK, Jean (prev. Williams, nee Wilkinson) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jean in Mexico on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the age of 86. She was born in Wolverhampton, England Feb 28th 1925 to Horace and Louisa Wilkinson. In 1967, along with husband John Ashbrook, she led her family in a migration to Canada. She made her home initially in Penticton and then in the Surrey, White Rock, Langley area. She is survived in Canada by her loving partner in life, Stanley Hibbs. Children David (Nonie), Evan (Nancy), Philip (Susan), Marc, (Janet) Grandchildren Richard, Christopher, Erinn (Wesley), Megan (Gerry), Kyla, Phaedra, Gwyneth (James), Samantha, Chelsea Great-grandchildren Ashley (Gerald), Thomas, Erica, David, Jaxson, Harrison, Olivia. In England; brother Roger Wilkinson (Angela); nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephew Sarah Eskriett, Rachel and Oliver; Nicola Rai (Alf), Megan and Abbie. Cousins, Pat Humphries (John); Christine Gillam (Tommy); Cyril Lockley. Sister-in-law Hilda Edgeley. Jean will be especially remembered by Jill, Christine, Lia and many, many friends, including members of the Kent Street Activity Centre and Langley Players. She is predeceased by husbands James Paul Williams and John William Ashbrook. Funeral service followed by a reception at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28 Avenue, Surrey, BC (604-536-6522), Saturday March 10, 2012 at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the following organizations would be greatly appreciated: Bransby Home of Rest for Horses, Lincolnshire, UK, Critter Care Wildlife Society or BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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OLSHASKI, Irene Dorothy (Dolly) Passed away on Feb. 8, 2012 at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her husband Martin, children Michael, Joseph and Irene. She is survived by children Shirley Zylan, Gary (Darleen), Steven and Catherine, 13 grandchildren, 11 great and 2 great, great grandchildren, sister Tina and dear friend Ross Clark. A family graveside service will be held March 10th at 1p.m. at Valley View Memorial Gardens 72nd Avenue, Surrey. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

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Alice (Marguerite) Smith Jan. 11,1950 -Feb.18,2012 Our Beloved Marguerite passed away suddenly at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock. Marguerite was born in High Prairie, Alberta, the 3rd child in a family of six. When she was young the family moved to Sunnyside Road in South Surrey, where she lived until she grew up and left home. Recently she had lived in Nanaimo. Marguerite had many loved friends, through her Church, through Facebook, and through all walks of life, she made friends easily. She loved to cook and bake, her pies won prizes at Country Fairs. Every Christmas she baked hundreds of cookies, tinned them up and mailed them to her friends and relatives across Canada. She loved all of her nieces and nephews and took a special interest in their lives. Marguerite is survived by her Mom, Irene Allin, predeceased by her Dad, C. Ivan Smith (2010), her partner Michael Sevcov, brothers Michael (Carolynn), Brian (Lois), sisters Marion (Eric), Colleen (Steve), and Sharon (Don), her son Mark Rushton, and her many nieces and nephews. “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” Interment at Valley View Memorial Gardens. There will be a Celebration of Life for Marguerite at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 1-4 PM. Please bring your memories.

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expplumber@hotmail.com WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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WAREHOUSE

TROY Life & Fire Safety Ltd. requires a shipper/receiver at their Chilliwack location. Candidate must have good computer skills. Send your resume to HR@troylfs.com or fax to 519-371-6988

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WORK WANTED

$13.00/HR on all odd jobs. Painting, yardwork, lawncutting, etc Book now. 778-239-9517. NOT HIRING

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.

Volunteer in support of your hospital.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

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

188 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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

WINDOWS NEED CLEANING? ROOF GUTTERS NEED CLEANING?

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FENCING

FENCE & DECK INSTALLATIONS

THIS AD APPEARS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Professional Installations for a Great Price!

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

Fully insured with WCB. Winter rates on now.

604-240-1000 www.paciﬁccedarworks.com

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

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

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

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

Call Mark (604)536-9092

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

RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE LTD

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

Repairs to all major appliances

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.

Call (604)538-9600

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CARPET CLEANING

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

#1 Tungaas Cleaning Service Saving U Time! Supply Incls. 11yrs. Exc. Refs. Bondable. 778.386.5476 A DUTCH WOMAN seeks residential / office cleaning, move in/outs. Very exp. consistent & reliable. Exc. refs. Rene 604-531-7870.

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

Apply now

Call 1-866-642-1867

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

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

604-537-4140

Affordable Sid’s 1ton, 3ton 5ton for moving & clean-up. 10% Srs disc. W.R. Owned 86. Sid 604-727-8864

A MAID TO CLEEN For all Your Cleaning Needs

For All Types of Renovations

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured

AT SCOTT’S MAINTENANCE Construction worker for: garden, ditches, paint, labour... Serving W.Rock/S.Sry since ‘98. Great professional references. Scott.........................604-536-3722

778-883-4262 DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

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COMPUTER SERVICES

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

Qualified carpenter for all your home improvement needs. - QUALITY WORKMANSHIPD Additions D Decks D Bathrooms / Kitchens D Skylights / Windows D Tiling D Laminate Flooring

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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

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

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

MASTER CARPENTER & Plumber

Eric 604-541-1743

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

PERFECT CLEANING SERVICE. I will clean your home as clean as my own. 15 yrs exp. 604-589-2038.

25% Off Labour $500-$999

A Hardworking Lady

LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN?

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www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARDENING

threescocatering@shaw.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

6 FT FENCING, Retaining Walls, Blacktop/Concrete driveway’s, Reno’s, Roofing, Bobcat Service. Snow Removal. Gaary Landscaping (604)889-8957, 778-861-0220

Call Joe for a free estimate (604) 530-9647

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Ken @ 778-552-3047

Reliable honest, detail oriented, will clean your home for your comfort. Exc. refs. Insured & bonded. Guaranteed. Serving the White Rock / S. Surrey area for 15 + yrs. www. abovetheresthousecleaning.com (604)315-2440

PROFESSIONAL DETAILED Housecleaning & Organizing. Move-in/out New construction Refs Bonded & Ins. Eva 778-886-6857

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

TWO CLEANING ladies with 15 years experience. Call 604-2028552 or 604-836-3575

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

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

BEAT THE EARLY BLOOM

.Hayden Painting Family Owned & Operated

SUPREME+++

PRUNING & HEDGES • TREE PRUNING • Sculpting • Hedge Repair • Pro-Climber

PROMPT & AFFORDABLE

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *24 yrs.

Jay 604-513-8524 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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PAINTING

DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310

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.

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Get Moving at every WOMAN South Surrey/White Rock A DAY OF ACTIVITY

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

COUNTERTOPS

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

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

March 10, 2012

Semi Retired

Professional Gutter & Window Cleaning. Seniors Discount. Worksafe. Jeremy 778-384-3855

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at the South Surrey REC Centre

LICENSED BUILDER

Proceeds support Linda Klitch’s Legacy Fund

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

damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

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604-240-4197

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SENIOR’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Semi-Retired businessman. Honest - Trustworthy - Insured. Call Brad for free estimate. 604-837-5941

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DRYWALL

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

CH PEACE ARDERS A E NEWS R as

PAN Type in e mo Cod your Pro Bird y for Earl Pricing

TRY SOMETHING NEW Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Zumba, Nordic Walking, Go Go Dancing, Reiki, Reﬂexology, Jazzercise and much more!

All shapes and sizes welcome. No experience necessary. Self respect an asset. Humour recommended. Movement guaranteed.

PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Call Parm (604) 762-4657

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ELECTRICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

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

A Semi Retired Electrician. 40 yrs exp. Reduced rates. No job too small. Install that fan or light you have been thinking about. Call Marten. (604)542-7624

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

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau

LANDSCAPING

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 23yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

2009 Veronique da Silva Photography

HANDYPERSONS

www.renespainting.com

HOME REPAIRS

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

“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 Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!

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

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PLUMBING

Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Peace Arch News

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

TREE SERVICES

Peninsula Tree Preservation

$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184

S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

ISA Certiﬁed Arbourist Fully Insured “Right Tree - Right Location”

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

PETS 477 341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS

AMERICAN Cocker Spaniel pups. P/B. 1 shots, family raised. Ready for good home $750 firm 604-826-3655 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 CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE 684

SATURDAY Mar 3, 8:00 AM to NOON. Moving Sale Two: 1752 Ocean Park Road. Fresh batch: household items, dishes, pictures, linens, cushions, furniture, garden tools, sewing/serger workstation, walker, small wheelchair and more. Last chance!

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$179,900.00 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1000+ sq.ft. home, 5 appliances, open concept model. Pad rental Includes electricity, water, sewer, garbage collection and parking as well as amenities located at: 1840 - 160 Street Unit #214

MISC. WANTED

Call the ofﬁce at Breakaway Bays

604 536 8255 Breakaway Bays Manufactured Home Community

WANTED:

Please call Tom Douglas Phone/Fax: (604)595-0298 35 years exp.

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REAL ESTATE 356

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

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329 .

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APARTMENT/CONDO

RUBBISH REMOVAL 626

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 EXTRA

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

www.recycleitcanada.ca

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

Beautiful & Affordable

HOUSES FOR SALE

Kiwanis Park Place 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.

Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit. Beautiful Pacific Pointe, steps to beach! Immac. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. F/P. Inste lndry. granite C/T. April 1. N/S. N/P. U/G prkg. 778-689-2157.

CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St.

PUREBRED pitbull puppies. 6 female, 1 male. Born Feb 10. Mother is a bluenose. Father is a handsome brown pitbull. Strong head. Pups are too cute for words. $600 a pup. Call Robin 604-367-5203 Springer/Lab cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

1 Bdrm. Adult Oriented Main Floor. Secure Building. Smoke-Free.

LIBRA

You will finally be able to tie up all those little loose ends that have been dragging for a long time. With the proper motivation this week you will be efficient and above all determined.

A tendency to procrastinate at the beginning of the week leaves you feeling stressed out by deadlines. Deal with that stress in healthy ways and it will help you get your tasks done.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

WHITE ROCK Marine Dr. Sweeping ocean view. 2 Bdrm, full bath, lrg deck, adult oriented,1 secondary pkng, laundry in building. NS/NP $1300/mo incl utils. 604-538-8845.

You will do something heroic this week. It might be monumental or it might be as simple as taking time to listen to someone’s worries. Either way, you will make a big difference in someone’s life.

The full moon will cause you to shift your attention to others’ needs. It will leave you feeling a bit tired, so do what you must to rest and recover your strength.

WHITE ROCK. NEWLY reno’d, 1 bdrm. apt. QUIET bldg. Avail. Apr. 1st. $850 incl heat, h.wtr & cable. Sorry no pets. Call 604-538-8408.

GEMINI

To view call 604-531-9874

WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall

1 & 2 BEDROOMS Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP Heat, hot water, & light included

Call 604-538-5337 White Rock - Deluxe 1 bdrm & den in BOSA’S MIRAMAR VILLAGE, Fab. view, A/C, granite, h/w, marble & Stainless. $1275/mo. Call Dirk (604)294-9263, 604-612-9032.

WHITE ROCK spac 1 bdrm, heat & hw incl, $780 + $390 D.D. NP/NS ref’s &1 yr lse req’d. 778-788-6133. 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 WHITE ROCK, Thrift & Fri. 1 Bdrm. $780/mo. incl heat & hot water. N/S. Avail. April 1. 604-531-0657. WHITE ROCK

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

14989 Roper Avenue & 1371 Blackwood St. 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

APPLIANCES

EXTRA CHEAP PRICES

CALL ROGER 604-

968-0367 373B

TILING

OCEAN VIEW TILE. Install marble, granite, slate. Journeyman tile setter, guar’d. work. (604)809-8605. 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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please call 604-531-9797 Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Call Mark (604)536-9092

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733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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.

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. 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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UNDER $200

DOUBLE BED, head board, foot board, box spring, mattress $199. (778)888-6442

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 778.707.9647

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TREE SERVICES

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

LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets

HOMES FOR RENT

3 bdr house for rent, $1850 ocean view, big backyard, 1 1/2 blk to beach, avail. now 604-314-9186 HAVEN PROPERTIES to View Rental Properties Available www.havenproperties.ca or 604-538-2823 ext. 27

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Pacific View @ 5 Corners in White Rock. LRG 2 +Den. $1400/mo. mo. to mo. lease. Contact Jbeck@ ranchogroup.com or 604-331-4283.

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FURNITURE

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave

DESKS; Ladies roll top, like new, $400. Desk type Curio $425. Pebblecreek computer desk with hutch $375. Many other items. Moving. Call: 604-790-8775.

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

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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www.cycloneholdings.ca

White Rock, 1561-Vidal st. 1 bdrm open concept NS/NP Avail now $800 604-438-6173, 604-828-6122

GARAGE SALES

SAT. March 3rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on 14348 17 B Ave, clear out of household and kids items: furniture (sofa, love seat, ikea chairs), baby jogger, bike trailer, Thomas the train table and trains, lawn mower, boat tubes, and other small items.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

SAGITTARIUS

You family is very important to you and home is a safe haven. Be generous with your attention to them both this week, as they are due for some maintenance.

A busy week will leave you without much time to yourself. Let yourself enjoy the support of your family by being willing to delegate certain tasks.

CAPRICORN

CANCER Let yourself plan a busy week of activity of all kinds. Friends will be persistent with their invitations, which you will end up enjoying more than you expect.

A romantic twinge overtakes you, leading you to dream of a getaway for two. This is also a good time to take a professional workshop that will help you advance your career.

AQUARIUS

LEO At work, you will receive a bonus of some kind — perhaps a promotion or a little pay raise. It will allow you to make some other important changes that will please your family.

Things are lining up for you on the legal front: you might finally win a court battle or receive your due from an outstanding debt. If you have an insurance claim to make, do it this week.

PISCES

VIRGO With mars in Virgo, you will undoubtedly feel more stressed out than usual. You will have to take some drastic measures to remedy this, but make sure you do not lose your temper.

A rather chaotic situation might be resolved after you contribute your opinion. Similarly, taking some bold steps will help you reach an agreement that has been unresolved for quite a while.

Social S ocial We Wellness ellness for ou our ur communiy commun niy

Make 2012...

your best year yet! Personal growth, self awareness and healthy relationships can be enhanced through counselling with a skilled and caring professional. Call Sources...

By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480 A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Mar. 6 2012 - Mar. 9 2012 ARIES

Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking space. n/p, n/s. Walk to Semiahmoo Mall & Amenities. Available Now!

Peace Arch Appliance

RELIABLE, SERVICE Seniors Discount

your sign

WHITE ROCK Centrally Located

White Rock Gardens & Bayview Chateau

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WHITE ROCK RUBBISH

what’s

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

1 Bdrm $880/mo 2 Bdrm $1090/mo

Call: 604-760-7882

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

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WHITE ROCK

(604) 541-8857, 319-0615

Private Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections,Mint Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Please call Travis 604-377-5748

Appraisals done - Top Prices Paid-

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Bdrm, renovated, hrdwd, heat, h/w, prkg. Nr amenities. Adult inspired bldg, crime free multi-housing. N/S, N/P.

MISC. FOR SALE

Antiques & Collectable’s of all sorts.

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NEW MANUFACTURED HOME FOR SALE - IT’S A MUST SEE!

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

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SURREY

RENTALS

OCEAN Park 12674-15A Rancher 2Bdr, nr 1001 steps, shops, library & bus. New floors, beach access. Immed,ns/np, $1500. 604-538-6620

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.

S. SURREY 2615 134 St. 7000 sq.ft. house on acreage; 7 bdrms, 8 baths, nice pool. Very nice cond. Close to schools. $4000/mo. Avail now. N/S, pets welc. (604)512-6543

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

S SURREY 4 bdrm., on 1 acre. 1.5 baths, fncd, N/S, pets neg. March 15-30. $1850 mo. (604)351-5171

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BEAUTIFUL Studio Suite w/full bath and kitchenette. Close to beach, hospital, shopping. Suits quiet professional. Available Now. N/P, N/S. $750. Call (778) 229-6267. S. SURREY 32/164. 2 Bdrm coach house, avail Apr 1. $1400 all utils & w/d incl. NP/NS. 604-542-9789

SUITES, LOWER

CLOVERDALE Lrg 1 bdrm ste. Nr elem schl & bus. NS/NP, no lndry. $650/mo incl hydro & internet. Avail now. Ref’s. Call: (604)575-8508 EAST beach 1 bedroom. Insuite laundry inc. utilities. N/s, small pet neg. $900. 604-816-6045

S. SURREY, Ocean Park. Nice 3 bdrm upper in 1/2 duplex. Shared W/D. F/P. Avail. April 1. $1050/mo utils. 604-541-9082.

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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. Call 536-5639 to view & for rates

S. SURREY lge. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, close to Morgan Creek. Utils. & cable incl. Strictly N/S N/P. Sec. alarm incl. Avail. now. No ldry. $780/mo. (604)576-1475

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1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700. Call 604-534-0923 1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather, 139 kms, prem. cond., one owner, $3900/obo. (778)565-4230

S. SURREY, Solay townhomes,3 bdrm, 3 bath, SS appls. hrd wd, granite, designer paint, backs onto greenbelt, great amenities. Shows great. $1775/mo.Call 604-277-6694

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TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 HONDA ACCORD, black, 225,000 kms. Good tires, AirCared, good cond. $2100. 604-314-4358.

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2003 MINI COOPER 194,000kms, new tires, excellent condition. $7450. 604-882-0670

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2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN show room condition, sporty, slick & great for the summer, auto, sunroof, only 47k, blk. leather, local.This can be yours for $11,930/ 604-328-1883

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2009 Saga 250 Enduro, 4770km. Great cond. Local. New rear tire, chain, tuned up few mo’s ago, save gas. $1500 firm. 778-878-4296

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

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Camera rear vision, dual pane windows, elec. Awning, A/C, 2000 watt inverter, $5000 IN SAVINGS! $94,483 (Stk.31063A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 2008 Sportsmen 28’ 5th wheel. Dual slides, all equipped. Spotless condition. $19,900. (604)230-2728

ELAINE BENTT Locker # 2182C CLAYTON COLLUM Locker # 9017E TOM HRYNKIW Locker # 5517D The Scrapper

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Electric Awning, enclosed/heated underbelly, DSI water heater, 3 burner range, Microwave $18,608 (Stk.30787) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SE Red, auto, exc shape, spoiler, black cloth int, power options, 1 owner. $6100. N.Delta 604 - 377 - 3231

TRUCKS & VANS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm, utils incl, internet/cable, f/p, laundry, priv ent, quiet, clean, central, cls to bus, NS/NP, $825, 604-535-1807

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2000 Acura 3.2TL Immac Only 126K all serv records New water pump timing belt $7200 obo. Call 538-7155 2002 KIA SPECTRA, new engine & battery. 9 tires, (4 snow). $1800. Call 604-583-4800.

TRANSPORTATION

2006 MAZDA B3000, black, 4 door, 1 owner, 100,000 km’s. Exc cond. $8995 obo. 604-562-4168. 2009 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport truck, auto, 4x4, double cab, local, no accidents, warranty, 52K, silver. $27,995. Call 604-722-1362.

1996 MERCEDES E320, 88,800 kms, Beige. $ 8,800 Excellent condition. 604-538-6922.

White Rock - 1 bdr, all appls, w/d, prkg. Quiet, cls to bus. N/S, N/P. incl utils. f/p. $950: (778)385-5933

WHITE ROCK. Bright lrg 1 bdrm grd lvl. loads of closets. 4 appls. Newer carpet/lino. N/S. N/P. April 1. $800. 604-536-0028.

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2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, 150K, runs & looks good, white, $4850 firm. (604)538-9257

S SURREY. LOWER basement,34 & 150. Two bdrm. with new kitchen full bath, laundry. $800/m for one person, $980/m for two people. N/p, n/s, int. cable, utility included. One year rent min. 778-859-1228

WHITE ROCK. Apr 1. Modern 1 bd ste, lrg patio deck w/partial ocean view, nr beach. Pri ent, prkg, inste lndry. NS/NP, refs req. $1100 incl utils, 604-536-6295, 778-788-0577

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2005 SUZUKI SWIFT HB,exc cond, all records, low miles, owner history $5000/obo.604-942-8171/506-4120

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.

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

SOUTH SURREY, Lower duplex. Extra large bedroom, W/D, F&S, alarm, jetted tub, covered deck, Walk to Crescent Beach, Avail April. $980/mo. 604-542-0001.

S. SURREY, Elgin Park NEW 2 bdrm suite $1250 725 sq. ft. walkout bsmt suite, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, D/W, stainless steel appliances. N/P, N/S. Utilities incl. (604) 716-3339

TRANSPORTATION

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329

SOUTH SURREY. Large 2 bdrm grnd flr ste in 4-plex. W/D, F/P, storage, prkg. fncd yrd. NS/NP. $1030 incl heat & hydro. 604-535-2197.

S.SURREY Bright gr/lvl 2bdr +den with sunroom, d/w, own laundry. Ns/np, avail April 1st. $1250/mo incl utils/cable/net. Call 604-999-7786.

TRANSPORTATION

2001 FORD FOCUS wagon, auto, p/w cruise a/c AirCrd 151K $3200 obo. (604) 538-6701, 315-6102

PANORAMA, 133/58B. 1 bdrm suite. Avail March 1. N/S. N/P. $550/mo. incl utils & cable 604-5991088 or 778-908-1088.

S.Surrey 3 bdrm g/l, gas f/p, sh ldry priv yard w/patio, shed, sh utils. NS/NP $1150m. 778-240-9609

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2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366

OCEAN PARK, Bachelor suite, priv. entr. Close to shopping/laundromat. $600 incl utils/cable. 604-538-7558

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WHITE ROCK central. 1 bdrm gr/lvl suite, f/p, patio, prk, shared w/d, NS/NP,suits one. Avail now $825 incl all utils & cable. 604-535-6622

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WHITE ROCK. 3 bdrm 2 bath. 5 appls. F/P. Newer carpet/lino. N/S. N/P. April 1. $1400. 604-536-0028.

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FURN Sgl Bdrm, Cooking/Lndry/ Cbl/Wireless. N/P S/OK. Close to bus. $600/mo includes utilities & morning coffee. (604) 538-3078

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

WHITE ROCK 1441 Vidal St. 3 bdrm + sep bachelor ste. $2000/mo Avail Mar 15th. (604)781-9093

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 S Blazer 4X4 V6 Auto. Leather interior with all options, Michelin tires $4350. Call 1(604)796-2866 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm. Call 604-538-4883

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1996 Chev Cheyenne 1/2 ton. Contico tool box, no aircare req’d. Lady driven $2500 obo. 604-625-8006 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3000 obo / 604.306.0144

IAN BRODIE Locker # 2024A NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS 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.

2004 Ford F150 XLT, 4 dr auto, fully loaded. 77,000 kms. Good cond. Local. $7700 obo. 778-881-1216.

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Nissan Versa offers larger car comfort in a small car package By Neil Moore Metroland Media Carguide Magazine

Well, it’s a nice shade of blue… That pretty much summed up the compliments I received during my week with the 2011 Nissan Versa Hatchback. Not that it’s a homely car, but that the Versa, along with most other subcompacts in its class, offers the kind of family practicality that just doesn’t work with sporty, wedge-shaped profiles and low, sloping rooflines. Superficiality aside, the Versa must appeal to plenty of buyers, because Nissan continues to sell a pile of them. This amounted to 15,000 units last year in Canada alone, making it number two in its segment and giving it 18 per cent of market share. Not bad, considering this generation of Versa, which came out in the 2007 model year, is getting a bit long in the tooth and there’s a new sedan model coming in 2012 (with no word yet on the hatchback). Part of what makes the Versa so popular is its size: somewhere between a subcompact and a compact car, and roomier than most of its competitors including several in the next segment up. Thanks to a 2,600 mm (102.4 inch) wheel base, which is longer than Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Aveo5, Kia Rio5 – and equal to the larger Matrix – you get loads of front and rear leg room, and with its upright sides and high roofline, there’s no shortage of head and shoulder room either. That being said, I was blown away by the amount of knee room in back, which in a subcompact is usually cramped. The Versa provides 966 mm, which tops the rest of its segment, including compacts like the Civic and Matrix. And the Versa offers only about a centimeter less than the much larger Camry. Cargo room is also generous, with 504 litres behind the rear 60/40 seats and 1427 litres with them folded. That puts it near the top of the segment, with only the Fit offering more. Still, the Fit comes up short on rear legroom, and I don’t know about you, but I’m a little more concerned with passenger comfort than whether or not I can squeeze in a few more grocery bags. The base model Versa Hatchback 1.8 S starts at $14,548 and includes power locks and windows, tilt steering, rear intermittent wipers (great for nasty weather) and a fourspeaker AM/FM/CD audio system.

It also includes a six-speed manual. If you want the optional four-speed autobox (yes, that’s a four-speed automatic in 2011), add another $1,000. If you want what I would consider essentials like air conditioning and remote keyless entry, you’re on the hook for another $1,400. This ‘Value Option Package 2’ must be purchased before you can buy Nissan’s full suite of safety features, which for an additional $800 includes vehicle dynamic control, traction control, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. The price is now approaching 18-grand and you’re still rolling on a set of plain-Jane 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. The better bet is to opt for the 1.8 SL. This trim level, priced at $17,548, provides all of the above (except, thank God, the four-speed automatic), and adds an upgraded six-speaker AM/FM/CD/ MP3/ WMA audio system with speed sensitive volume and iPod interface; cruise control, security system and 15inch, six-spoke aluminum alloys. It also comes standard with a six-speed manual, with the Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) available for another $1,300. My tester was the 1.8 SL, which included the CVT and the $1,100 Navigation Package. I could do without the former, but the latter package is a steal. Sure, the nav screen is only ﬁve inches diagonally, but it’s bigger than a lot of aftermarket units and includes Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, USB, and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. The screen can also be used for audio settings and setup preferences. That’s a lot of tech for just over a grand, and I always prefer the look and function of a factory-installed system. Everything is well positioned and easy to use, and the “double-thickness foam” front seats are about as plush as your favourite recliner. They are wide as well, which is all the better to cushion the larger North American derriere. Door armrests are also well padded, and the cabin is quiet. Nissan’s use of sound deadening materials is effective in the Versa, keeping out much of the road and engine noise. Wind noise is minimal as well, thanks in part to a tallbox design that is surprisingly aerodynamic, with a drag coefﬁcient of 0.31.

The 2011 Nissan Versa offers a long wheelbase, making it larger than other subcompacts and giving it more interior room. The 1.8 SL, as shown, comes with 15-inch alloys instead of 15-inch steel wheels. All Versa Hatchbacks are equipped with a 1.8-litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine that delivers a solid 122 hp and 127 lb/ft of torque. This bests such competitors as Fit, Rio5, Yaris and Aveo5, but keep in mind that the Versa is also the heaviest of this group. Acceleration with the CVT is a bit leisurely off the line, but builds quickly. Unlike typical automatic transmissions which give you a bit of a kick with each gear change, the CVT climbs to a high rpm, which is just under 6,000 when you push the Versa, and stays there until you reach your speed. This can sound a little buzzy when you accelerate hard, but quickly settles down when you back off the gas. Around town, this transmission is quiet and well

behaved. Overall, the Versa is a pleasant little car with a surprising amount of space for passengers and cargo. Power is more than generous when you consider the competition, and you do get a lot of content for the dough. If you’re looking for a head-turner, you’d better keep looking. But if you need a practical family car that is comfortable, good on gas and easy on the wallet, the Versa should be near the top of your list.

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