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The nose knows: Good villains make great heroes, and Pinocchio, White Rock Players Club’s current Christmas pantomime, is no exception to the rule. › see page A27
Family members appeal to driver, after woman airlifted from crosswalk incident
Joggers mowed down in hit-and-run Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
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One of two victims is rushed from the scene.
Family members of one of two women injured by a hit-and-run driver in a South Surrey crosswalk Monday night are appealing to the person responsible to come forward. “That would be the right thing to do,” Cathy Halpin, sister of victim Shelley Lammers, said Tuesday. “I think you’ll feel a lot better if you turn yourself in,” her mother, Sally Rossi, said.
Lammers, a 51-year-old Delta resident, suffered multiple injuries when she was hit just before 8 p.m. as she jogged across 152 Street at 32 Avenue with her running partner, 54-year-old Nola Carlson. The impact threw Lammers into Carlson. Lammers suffered a concussion, fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, two broken vertebrae and a lacerated liver, and was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital, where she remains in stable condition. Carlson, who was less-seriously injured,
was transported to RCH by ambulance, suffering a broken nose and fractured cheek. Rossi told Peace Arch News Tuesday that her daughter – an avid runner – doesn’t remember what happened but was doing “everything right” to be safe on the road. Both women – who were at the back of a group of runners out that night as part of an organized running clinic – were wearing reflective clothing and headlamps when they were hit. › see page A4
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of a walking trail in Crescent Park. Bev Day, founding director of OWL, said They were found around 4 p.m. Nov. 26 – it’s unclear why the pair were scrapping, and interlocked by the talons – by a woman who likened the tussle to children fighting over a was out walking her dog. The male had one of popsicle –“it’s the only analogy I can think of. Getthrough a FREE 10the Year the female’s talons his neck; female,Warranty Some of the characteristics are like spoiled kids.” weighing nearly a kilogram heavier, had a talon Dick, who carried the raptors out of the park with the purchase of any puncturing her left thigh. Both also had puncwith the help of OWL volunteer Todd BowlMiele vacuum before ing and ture wounds in their feet and bruising. fellow staffer Sue Davies, said the two 2012. Believed to December have been fighting30, for some time, didn’t struggle through the process. the eagles were exhausted when found but didn’t “They didn’t have much fight in them at all.” › see page A4 relax their hold on each other until netted.
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onday will be one of the for a better bridge became most important days obvious, and in 1937, the Pattullo in the past 50 years in Bridge opened. Known derisively Surrey, because it will offer a as the “Pay-Toll-O” bridge, tolls pretty clear signal as to whether did not stop people from moving members of the public are willing to Surrey, particularly during to pay a toll to cross the Fraser the Second World War. While River or will flee the new Port transit was an option with the Mann Bridge in droves when interurban, most people drove tolls kick in. and paid the tolls if they had Monday is the first enough gas to do so, at Frank Bucholtz rush-hour day that the a time of gas rationing. bridge will be tolled. The experience with Tolls actually begin on the Pattullo may be the Saturday, but the crush of most instructive when traffic will come Monday considering what will morning, as it always happen with the Port does, when people head Mann. The Pattullo is to work and school. still with us and is cited Why will it be historic? as the “free” alternative Primarily because the to the tolls. Together transportation patterns with the new South dictated by river crossings Fraser Perimeter Road, have been one of the now known as Highway most important factors 17, it does offer an shaping Surrey, from its alternative. earliest days. When tolls came off the When Surrey and New Pattullo in the early 1950s, Surrey Westminster were linked by began a sustained growth boom ferry, Brownsville was important, that has yet to stop. New bridges because it was where people such as the Port Mann and Alex waited for the ferry. When the Fraser, which changed the face original Fraser River Bridge of North Delta immeasurably, opened in 1904, it set the pattern simply added to the growth. The for Surrey residents to do their SkyTrain bridge, which opened shopping and sell their farm when SkyTrain came to Surrey in goods more easily, whether they 1989, was another key shaper of travelled by horse and buggy, transportation patterns. early-day car or rail. The transportation patterns The most important local rail established when the Port Mann connection came through the BC and Highway 1 opened in 1964 Electric interurban, which began made a dramatic change to areas service in 1910 and established such as Guildford, which did patterns for settlement in not exist under that name at the Kennedy, Newton, Sullivan and time. Guildford Shopping Centre Cloverdale. was Surrey’s first major shopping As roads improved and more centre, opening two years after people obtained cars, the need the bridge.
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Fraser Heights, Port Kells, Fleetwood, Clayton and Cloverdale developed and changed as a direct result of the Port Mann opening. Similar change took place in South Surrey and White Rock as a result of the opening of the George Massey Tunnel and Highway 99, a few years earlier. Now it’s 2012. Surrey is a huge city and is growing at the rate of about 1,000 people a month. Schools, hospitals, roads and transit services are inadequate to deal with the sheer volume of people living here or travelling here daily. The new, widened freeway and Port Mann are a breeze to travel, and will offer a great deal of convenience once all the roadwork on the north side of the river is complete. But with a $3 toll rate when the entire project is done, it will exact a steep price from regular travellers. Will more Surrey residents go to the Pattullo, Alex Fraser or George Massey crossings? Will they look for work on this side of the river? Will they shop locally instead of across the river? How will this affect transit services, housing growth and densities? All these questions remain unanswered, but on Monday we may begin to at least get a glimpse of the future. One thing is for sure, transportation patterns and all that is associated with them will change once again. Frank Bucholtz writes Thursdays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.
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Task force calls for White Rock to hire full-time arts manager for $86,000
‘Arts city’ at risk without funding: Giffin Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
If White Rock doesn’t get serious about growing the waterfront city as an arts destination, it will never be an arts destination. That was the sentiment at city hall following discussion last week of recommendations – including funding for a full-time arts manager – put forward by the city’s Arts Economic Task Force. “A lot of things have happened in this city, they rise up and then they die,” Coun. Louise Hutchinson said. “Until we, as a city, say we are an arts city… we will never grow as an arts community.” Task force chair Geoff Giffin agreed. If city officials don’t set the tone and make arts and culture a priority, “the rest of the community won’t believe it’s important,” he said. Giffin was at city hall Nov. 26 to present the
Arts Economic Strategy and Implementation Plan. He and 11 others were appointed by the mayor in the spring to come up with it, as a framework to developing the arts as an economic generator for the city. Over four months, the group – comprising nine arts representatives, two city staff and one non-voting councillor – researched ‘best practices’ and consulted stakeholders. The strategy, says a report by the city’s director of leisure services, “identifies the challenges and threats facing local artists and art businesses, as well as the opportunities strengthening the local economy through increased arts activity and events.” “It is believed that implementation of the plan will greatly enhance the local economy,” Eric Stepura writes. Stepura notes that $30,000 in related funding has been proposed for 2013 in the city’s
draft five-year financial plan: $10,000 each for consultant fees to assist with a five-year cultural strategy, to assist community art and cultural groups to organize and host a major annual arts and culture festival, and for organizing and hosting a signature arts and culture event during non-peak times of the year. The task force is recommending another $111,000 be considered, including $86,000 for a manager. Mayor Wayne Baldwin said during discussion of the city’s financial plan that he wasn’t sure “one person devoted to that role is really practical in White Rock.” He encouraged staff to look at combining it with other roles. Coun. Larry Robinson suggested it is something “we put on the wish list for further discussion.” Giffin said the role is vital to making White Rock the “world-class arts and cultural desti-
nation” it has the potential to be. That vision can be achieved within 15 years, he said. Giffin said that while the community has a higher-than-average population of people whose lives are dedicated to the arts, there is a perception that if somebody here is talented, “they must be from somewhere else.” He encouraged the city to “use what we have here,” noting “it doesn’t have to be from somewhere else to be excellent.” Giffin also encouraged the city to stop spending money on consultants to examine the issue, and invest instead in a manager. Council voted unanimously to refer the funding request to staff to be prioritized as part of a leisure services department review. Monday, director of financial services Sandra Kurylo recommended that if the position is created, it should also be tasked with community recreation.
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Peter Chung is asked how old his son, Joseph, was when he died Sept. 27 and his answer carries the heavy weight of a grieving parent: “32 years, three months and four days.” Joseph, better known as Joe, died after swimming at South Surrey Pool, where he was found in the deep end during a session with the Special Olympics training team. He was autistic and had epilepsy. His family believes he may have suffered a seizure while in the pool. “Unfortunately, I guess he went home early,” said Peter of his son. In their grief, Peter and his wife, Stephanie, continue to take inspiration from their first-born child and plan to honour him with a new coffee shop in Burnaby named Joe’s Table. The café will be in the same building at 5021 Kingsway, on the corner of Kingsway and Marlborough, as CDI College, PCU College of Holistic Medicine and Vancouver Career College, all schools run by the Eminata Group, of which Peter Chung is founder and executive chairman. In addition to serving the staff and students in the building and beyond, the coffee shop will serve another purpose – to provide meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities. The Chungs saw the need through Joseph’s own experience. He was somewhat independent but couldn’t work alone. “He couldn’t find a job. The only job he could really apply for was janitor’s assistant, working in a stockroom somewhere,” Peter said. “He was very good at organizing things… But it was contrary to his personality. He wanted to meet people, greet people. “We know there are other people
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Peter Chung is preparing to open a coffee shop in Burnaby, in honour of his son Joseph, who died while swimming in South Surrey in September. like Joseph. If they try to get a job that’s the sort of thing they’re going to end up with.” Before he died, Joseph was working at the Eminata-owned Amenida Care Home in Newton, where he served as a letter carrier, delivering hugs and conversation to residents along with the mail. That job was a good fit, Peter said, and Joseph knew that the coffee shop idea was already in the works before he died.
A sort of ‘coming out’ Joseph was the eldest of five. He was two or three years old when Peter noticed his son was different. But Peter’s mom reassured that he was also hyper and slow to talk at that age, too. Then, when he was four, a preschool teacher advised them to have Joseph checked by a doctor, and he was diagnosed with autism. “We were devastated. It took us a long time to overcome this thing, it was a very emotional issue.” Developmental disabilities are a difficult subject for the Asian community to talk about and carry a strong stigma, Peter said, adding that as devout Christians,
their faith helped get them through it in their private lives. Then in 2004, Stephanie, a concert pianist, was interviewed by a Korean-language newspaper about an upcoming concert by a famous opera singer she was accompanying. The reporter asked Stephanie about her family and, for the first time, she revealed publicly that Joseph was autistic and had epilepsy. The newspaper ran a full-page story about Joseph, and Stephanie began getting calls from others in the same situation. She set up the Bethesda Parents Group, for parents of kids with autism and Down syndrome. After 30 minutes together, the group’s members are like best friends, Peter said. “They share the pain of being ostracized by the family, they cry together and they laugh together,” he said, wiping away a tear. Since then, participants have become more willing to bring their kids out into the community and are overcoming the sense of shame they had in their culture that often caused them to hide their disabled children at home, Peter said. Learning that so many people
experienced similar challenges motivated Stephanie and Peter to do something to help. One of the most common concerns is over how their disabled children will cope once their parents are gone.
Quality, not sympathy The Chungs hope Joe’s Table will be part of the answer. The Bethesda group will be the first source of disabled staff for the coffee shop, but Peter said they are willing to work with other groups. “If they fit the job description and are able to help, it’s a good way to assimilate them into the mainstream (workforce).” Peter said a non-profit society is being set up to operate the coffee shop. They expect to eventually hire 20 people and of those, about four will have developmental disabilities so they can work with the support of “mainstream staff.” The staff will get extensive training and will be hired for roles that play to their strengths, he stressed. The coffee machines were chosen for being simple to use and are being bought second-hand to be sustainable. The café will serve Belgian waffles which will be pre-
cooked at the commercial kitchen at Amenida Care Home, where the coffee shop staff will be trained. Joe’s Table is expected to open in mid-December and it will be a couple of months before staff with disabilities will be hired, trained and ready to work there. Peter emphasized the quality of the offerings will be on par with other more-established cafés. “We don’t want people to come to our coffee shop for sympathy, we want them to come for quality.” Joe’s Table will feature exhibits of artwork by seniors and disabled artists to highlight their abilities. Peter hopes to eventually expand the Joe’s Table concept to other buildings. He wants to show other businesspeople what is possible, and inspire others to hire people with developmental disabilities. The original intention was to have Joseph work at the coffee shop as a greeter. “He was an icebreaker,” Peter said. “He could approach anybody and say, ‘Hi, my name is Joseph, what is your name?’ He could bring a smile to people. “Now Joseph is not here, but we still want to carry on his dream.”
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Video shows person near victims › from page A1 Rossi, who lives in Maple Ridge, is shocked the driver never stopped to help. “I can just see the two poor ladies lying there, bleeding on the pavement, and… the driver didn’t stop,” she said. Police are looking for a white crossover-type vehicle with frontend damage in connection with the collision. (RCMP initially reported it as a dark-coloured car, but changed the description late Tuesday afternoon.) The vehicle was turning left off
of 32 Avenue to head south on 152 Street when it hit the women. Police say it is “unlikely” the driver did not know the women had been hit, and encouraged him or her to come forward now. “No matter what the reason was for not stopping, it is in your best interest to come forward now as opposed to us finding you later,” Cpl. Bert Paquet said. Halpin said it is upsetting that someone could leave the scene. “Accidents happen,” she said. “I think the whole point is that somebody left them there. That’s
what’s disturbing.” Wednesday afternoon, police released video from a traffic camera showing a figure approaching the women about 25 seconds after they were struck (see www. peacearchnews.com) The person appears to lean over or touch the women, and then disappears a second or two later. Police don’t know if the person in the frame was the driver. Officers continue to seek more witnesses to help identify the driver and vehicle. Call 604-5990502.
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daily lives. She couldn’t predict if they would reconnect and start brawling again. She described following the eagles through a rescue and release as extremely satisfying. “There’s no feeling like it in the world,” Dick said. Dick and Day encourage anyone wanting a chance to learn
more about OWL to visit the 3800 72 St. facility between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday for a Christmas at OWL event. Activities include photos being taken with an owl, by donation. Proceeds are to benefit the society’s efforts to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned birds. For info, call 604-946-3171.
$6-million ‘includes both casinos’ › from page A1 said, adding that this, added to the revenues from Fraser Downs, provides the $6 million total. Gabara said the company has provided the same information, based on BC Lottery Corporation estimates, since the project was announced.
“It ($6 million) is not an inaccurate figure, really,” she said. “It’s just how the figures are broken down.” Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts could not be reached for comment by Peace Arch News deadline Wednesday. Her office responded by directing enquiries to the website, www.southsurreyentertainment.com
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he smile on the face of the premier illuminated the early morning gloom as the new Port Mann bridge was officially opened to eight lanes on Saturday. It’s hard to say how long the honeymoon will last. Especially when commuters and truckers start to see the effect the full cost of tolls will have on their wallets every month. Sensing the backlash that financial hit could spawn, crossing the bridge will be free for the first week, half price until Feb. 28 for drivers who haven’t registered for a special windshield sticker and until next November for those who have. Like a drug pusher trying to establish a marketplace, the government is hoping if they get drivers hooked on the new bridge, they’ll pay whatever it takes to keep moving and won’t blink when they start getting dinged three bucks a crossing. But they may be underestimating the determination of Greater Vancouver motorists to drive for a bargain. Already burdened by the highest cost of living in Canada, extracting another $1,500 a year out of the household accounts of regular users of the Port Mann will be one debit too much. Not to mention the increases in the cost of food and consumer goods that are transported by trucks over the bridge. Three years ago, the tolled Golden Ears Bridge that links Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to Highway 1 via Langley was opened with similar fanfare. Yet every morning, drivers heading west from those communities line up bumper-to-bumper on the Lougheed Highway to cross the free Pitt River bridge as the six lanes of the Golden Ears sit largely empty. Tolling advocates may decry this behaviour as illogical, but railing at human nature won’t make the sums come out right. Doing the math on tolling means looking at the facts – and the facts are that the public doesn’t have bottomless pockets, particularly in today’s economic climate. While tolls help pay for the infrastructure we so desperately need to keep up with Greater Vancouver’s booming population, those tolls need to be kept affordable for all.
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’m sure you’ve heard the phrase mouth under Slurpee nozzle while she many times: “Live each day as fills it. Huge headache, but super fun. though it’s your last.” Many famous 4:30 a.m. Home. Eat pound of bacon, folks have said something along those three eggs, three cups coffee. Mmmm. lines, whether it was Eckhart Call guy who wronged me in Tolle, Ghandi or Steve Jobs. high school, tell him to where to Chris Bryan Well, I’ve been inspired to give go. “Who’s this?” says a groggy it a try. voice. Hang up. Catharsis. Let’s see how it goes: Resolve to keep positive from 3 a.m. Wake wife with amorous now on. intentions. Pushes me away. 5:30 a.m. Call work. Leave “You crazy? It’s the middle of message: I quit. Forgo shower, the night.” I say, it’s time to seize toothbrush, handwashing, etc. the day, but she’s dozed off. Wasted time. Dishes in sink. Undaunted, go downstairs and Bills in trash. crank stereo with favourite all6 a.m. Family finally wakes. time songs. Day must have cool Promise to buy breakfast, drag soundtrack. I’m belting words on SkyTrain to downtown. Sing to Van Halen’s Jump, imaginary full-voice on ride, seek riders mic in hand, dancing in the for impromptu performance buff, channelling Tom Cruise from Risky of PSY’s Gangnam Style. Elderly Greek Business. Feels awesome! Song ends, woman surprisingly limber. Wife and open eyes to see wife and boys standing sons sit across aisle, avoid eye contact. in doorway. I give them huge hug. So 7 a.m. Breakfast at Griffins at Hotel precious. Love them so much. Vancouver. Order champagne. Slip “What’s wrong with Daddy, Mommy?” waiter $20 – make it snappy! More eggs, six-year-old asks. fancy ham, coffee. Strange rumbling in 3:30 a.m. Go for jog. Muscles in stomach. Bit sleepy. motion, brisk air, sleeping city. Glorious! 8 a.m. We’re the kings of the world! At Pouring rain like pleasant shower. Stop prow of Canada Place doing Titanic with at 7-Eleven, take maximum from bank sons. Fun shouting in public. Detained machine, give woman $20 to let me put briefly by security.
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9 a.m. Sign over mutual funds to helicopter pilot for tour of harbour. Live for today! Boys in heaven. What a view! Kiss wife. “What smells?” she asks. I shrug. 11 a.m. Helicopter stops atop Grouse Mountain. Climb into grizzly habitat to commune. Grizz not in the mood. 1 p.m. Paraglide down with help of instructor. Exhilarating, until my breakfasts spontaneously refund. Instructor gets $200 tip. Try to give scruffy guy in parking lot $100. “I’m not homeless,” he says, “I’m an actor.” 3 p.m. Rent Ferrari. Blaze across town with boys in our laps. Reach Richmond where spike belt brings car to screeching halt. Three police forces. Impressive! 4:30 p.m. Spend some time at Richmond detachment. Hungry again. Energy flagging, but resolve to stay course. 5:30 p.m. Dim Sum extravaganza at Richmond restaurant. Dumplings! Steamed buns! Chicken feet! 7:30 p.m. Go-karting with family on warehouse track, stogey clenched between teeth. 10 p.m. Leave kids with sitter, go dancing until wee hours. 3 a.m., day two: In cab home, fondly reflect upon new approach to life, living each day as last. Vow to do even better today. Start by selling the house, giving away everything.Open cab door, see someone waiting at front door – that the old schoolmate I called this morning? Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader. 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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Teamwork Drivers exploit under pressure birds’ trust Editor: We all rely on our local emergency department in an emergency – and its staff are there for us and our loved ones when we need it most. During the past two weeks, we have seen what happens to the emergency department during an emergency. The flood at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Nov. 19 set in motion a cascade of activity at hospitals throughout our region. On behalf of our hospital foundation, and as a member of this community, I would like to thank the medical professionals and healthcare team at Peace Arch Hospital’s emergency department. They have done a superb job to ensure patients continued to receive quality care close to home the past two weeks. Peace Arch Hospital’s ER was built in the 1980s to facilitate 60 patients a day. Today, our ER sees an average of 120 patients a day. And, during the past two weeks, there was an influx, peaking at 194 patients a day. We are fortunate to have such talented staff keeping all the systems running smoothly. Commendations to Fraser Health for executing their disaster plans with total professionalism and efficiency. Thank you to all involved in managing through this emergency as Surrey Memorial worked to re-open its regular ER again Monday morning. We are very fortunate to live in a community with such talent and commitment to health care. Graham Cameron, chair, PAH and Community Health Foundation
Best intentions not worth risk Editor: Re: Border laws ‘criminalize good people,’ Nov. 27. What Robert Cominos should have done was either get in touch with Canada Customs and checked before he tried to cross the border, or leave the gun at the American crossing to be picked up on the way back. Being truthful to the Canadian officers should have gone in his favour and have him turn around and go back to the American Customs. I could see if he tried to hide his loaded Steyr Mannlicher pistol, but he didn’t. What I find ironic is Canadians can’t purchase most gun-related items – ammunition, powder, primers, etc. – because if they are caught, they may be charged under the Patriot Act, which could get you an overnight stay in Bellingham and a court appearance. I, for one, have headed toward the Canadian border only to be stopped just past the D Street overpass and questioned – “do you have any firearms, alcohol, tobacco, etc.,” – and then I continued on my way. The price for 20- and 28-gauge shot shells are a lot cheaper, but it is not worth taking a chance even if you have the best intentions. Jim Kerr, Surrey
Editor: When driving along Marine Drive on West Beach, some of the people are either blind, on their cellphones or just don’t care. I watched as a driver ran right over a young seagull last week. The young birds have not yet learned to get off the road when cars are coming. They are trusting and have no fears of humans or cars. I see these young birds every day and enjoy their company. It made me sick to watch the killing of this baby take place about 10 feet away from me.
I see drivers actually speed up when gulls and crows are on the road. These birds are not garbage on the street, they are members of a caring family and live and stay together just as a human family. Larry Reilly, White Rock
Different rules for different lots Editor: Re: Neighbours ‘up in arms,’ Oct. 25. This is to the city planners and all residents of White Rock. Please look at the bylaws for corner lots and come up with simple workable solutions and be reasonable and
realistic with today’s needs and requirements. Yes, everybody loves green open spaces and small cottages, but those days are gone by, as just 65 years ago there were one billion people and today there are seven billion, so firstly they all need space to live. There are houses that are permitted above and beyond 45 per cent footprint of their lot size. But there are these corner lots which follow no logical arguments of the bylaws, and they may not even be getting a 30 per cent footprint. So an interior neighbour may have a much smaller lot but gets to build a bigger home, yet the same neighbour goes and objects to the corner lot owner with a bigger lot. Kiran Brar, Surrey
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South Surrey is getting a casino? What future are we providing for the ever-increasing South Surrey population?❞ ❝
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As B.C.’s fastestgrowing community, it seems to me this is precisely the kind of development we need.❞ ❝
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Differing futures for South Surrey Editor: Surrey has had a hard time overcoming its reputation as the car-theft capital of the Lower Mainland and a place where drugs and other crimes are prevalent. Now, the first thing you will see after the “Welcome to Surrey” sign is a huge casino? I don’t think so! I believe the reason many of us are not more opposed is that we like to gamble from time to time or we look forward to the food and the theatre that will be included. I guarantee that every one of us knows more than one family torn apart by a gambling addiction. We might not realize this, because most people whose lives are destroyed this way are reluctant to admit it. What a horrible example to set for the younger generation. Our children will become the future gamblers needed to sustain this casino and some will lose everything. At the very least they will lose quality time which they could use to be doing something worthwhile. Easy accessibility to a casino is not a good thing. Sharon Lightstone, Surrey n Re: Non-casino wildlife preferred, Nov. 29 letters. As a citizen of this community, I greatly appreciate the lively debate we are having about the proposal for a new entertainment complex in South Surrey. Let me offer my view, and that of many more Surrey residents who are excited about this proposal. A new hotel, theatre, convention centre and casino will provide good jobs for residents, contribute enormously to our local economy, and generate the tax revenue we need to pay for health care, education and vital municipal services. As B.C.’s fastest-growing community, it seems to me this is precisely the kind of development we need. Adil Jessa, Surrey n
Re: White Rock mum on nearby casino plan, Nov. 29. White Rock council wants to make White Rock “a world-class arts and cultural destination” and yet they don’t think having a 25-acre casino complex on our doorstep is their concern? They don’t even have the gumption to represent White Rock when Surrey asks for our feedback on the casino. We elect representatives to be concerned about our community. This casino would negatively impact our businesses, waterfront, social ambiance and values. A report for the provincial government on Socioeconomic Impacts of New Gaming Venues largely bears this out. Council, tell the City of Surrey we don’t want a casino on our doorstep! Susan Lindenberger, White Rock n The proposed casino reflects both a lack of vision and the ever-more-evident neglect of South Surrey. North Surrey has or is going to have: SkyTrain, a new world-class library, a new city hall and an ever-growing SFU satellite campus. South Surrey is getting a casino? What future are we providing for the ever-increasing South Surrey population? Instead of a casino, why not a UBC satellite campus with a world-class aboriginal centre, to name one possibility? There are many innovative projects we should consider. Let’s leave a worthwhile legacy for the citizens of this beautiful area. I have great respect for Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, but her council needs to recognize its preoccupation with the problems of the Whalley area is leading to a neglected and alienated South Surrey. White Rock council’s recent statement, that the proposed casino is not their concern, is puzzling and probably just another indication that the small contrived boundaries no longer make any sense. Mike Bickerton, White Rock
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week, Trylinski was teaching a Grade 9 social studies class where a girl had a large, colourful lollipop. During class, he suggested someone should take a picture of her, because it would be “cute.” After class, he photographed the girl outside the classroom with his phone camera, showing the student, wearing a “low-cut and somewhat revealing” top, with the lollipop in her mouth, according to a discipline summary. At the end of the school year, Trylinski asked the student to
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Doves born from ‘passion’ to help “They were looking for someone to make the little doves and I When the season begins to shift volunteered. The rest is history,” from fall to winter, that’s Bob Wyborn laughed. Wyborn’s cue to head up to his That was more than 20 years cabin in the Cariboo Mountains ago. Now, at the age of 81, while and get to work. Wyborn admits his memory may For hours, he uses a scroll saw not be what it used to be, his to carve out hundreds of wooden carpentry skill and his dedication doves, sanding them down and to volunteering has not faltered. making a little hole for a For as long as he can ribbon to go through. ❝My mom and remember, the longtime His final task is to get dad… they Peninsula resident has them to the White Rock always said if been giving back – South Surrey Hospice you have two whether it’s helping to Society in time to be repartition the bottom shirts, give section of the hospice painted by local artists one away.❞ building or helping with before they are given to Peninsula residents for Bob Wyborn various handyman tasks their trees. at First United Church. volunteer Each little dove will then “I guess you could call it represent a person who my passion. My mom and has passed away, and will help dad grew up in the Prairies and loved ones honour their memory they always said if you have two during the holiday season. shirts, give one away,” Wyborn While the doves are fun to make, said. it is no easy task to make dozens “It gives me satisfaction doing of the wooden decorations. But something people appreciate so for Wyborn the decision to help much.” out hospice was a simple one. This year, Wyborn has cut and sanded down 250 of the birds for the annual event, which kicked off Saturday at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. Until Dec. 23, visitors can write the names of loved ones who have passed away on a paper dove and hang them on the hospice’s Memorial Tree in the mall. For donations of $20 or more, visitors can take one of Wyborn’s wooden doves home. All funds raised will go to services provided by the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society’s Support Care Centre. For more information, visit www.whiterockhospice.org Contributed photo Sarah Massah Staff Reporter
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❄ ❄ It’s your hospital. Invest in it. For all your important reasons. Health is our greatest wealth. This holiday season, will you help put life-saving tools in the hands of Peace Arch Hospital’s medical teams? ✚ Your gift will stay in the community. ✚ 100% will go to its designated project. ✚ Donations must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31st to receive a 2012 tax receipt. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY VISIT www.pahfoundation.ca CALL 604.535.4520 IN PERSON at the Foundation office (located in the hospital’s lobby) Consider making your donation with a gift of stock/securities. It could improve your tax position. For details visit www.pahfoundation.ca
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Would-be linguists take a fall
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bout 150 years ago, It’s much more difficult Humpty Dumpty insisted to determine atmospheric that words meant just boundaries, since they change what he wanted them to mean, with changing wind direction – “neither more, nor less.” moist, warm air blowing across When I served on Surrey’s the Pacific from the southwest Environmental Advisory is very different from a Roy Strang Committee, I sometimes wintry Arctic outflow wondered if I hadn’t from the east. strayed into Lewis An environmental Carroll’s Wonderland, description deals with the especially when I was situation at one point in told not to concern time, a situation resulting myself with development from past changes. since my focus was to be The concept of change the environment only. introduces the science To put the best of ecology, the study of possible interpretation processes and changes on that instruction, within a defined area; one must think that changes which often the speaker had a very alter the environment imperfect understanding where they occur. of environment. Every Sometimes change can be rapid development, large or small, like the mud slide which closed will have some impact on its Highway 1 last year, or slow and environment; the impact may measured in decades as with oldbe severe or minor, long-lasting growth forests. or temporary depending on the Most natural changes fall site and what is done, but impact somewhere between. there will be. Habitat, the site and conditions The environment is everything in which a plant or an animal around us and extends far lives, is a description of the beyond immediate boundaries. environment in which the For example, the boundary organism being studied grows, of the Little Campbell River’s with time added. It means much environment goes well beyond the same as environment, but the river banks to encompass ecology is different since it deals its whole catchment area up to with change – its causes, rate, the watersheds which determine direction and effect. whether water will flow into If we want to be understood the Little Campbell River or to by an audience, we cannot adjacent streams. emulate Humpty Dumpty and
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assign arbitrary meanings to our words; we should use accepted terminology. When speakers assert that a proposed action will upset the ‘ecology’ of an area when they mean the ‘environment’, or that some action will “decimate the environment” when decimate literally means ‘remove one-tenth,’ one can be sure that either they are careless with vocabulary or are not well versed in the subject. In either case, their message should be discounted. ‘Organic’ is another word which has passed into the common vocabulary incorrectly. All plant growth is organic so there can be no inorganic plants. It’s too much of a mouthful to say some vegetables or fruits that they have been grown without biocides or artificial chemicals, and so they are labelled and sold as “organically grown.” This tag has become uncritically accepted for want of a more accurate term. Since ‘the holly and the ivy’ appear amongst the very many ideas associated with Christmas, perhaps it’s permissible in environmental writing to add ‘Christmas’ to the list of words whose true meaning is concealed under layer alternatives? Let’s all watch out for imitators of Humpty Dumpty, and say what we mean and mean what we say. Dr. Roy Strang writes monthly on the environment for the Peace Arch News. rmstrang@shaw.ca
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Student receives biz award Simon Fraser University student Michael Cheng, founder of WittyCookie, has won SFU’s 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year (SEY) award, two weeks after netting the Surrey Board of Trade’s student award of the same title. Cheng received the honour during the student entrepreneurial group Enactus SFU’s annual SEY awards competition in Vancouver. He was also selected to receive the People’s Choice award. He was given Surrey’s student entrepreneur of the year award
during its recent Business Excellence Awards banquet and earlier this year, received one of the city’s Top 25 Under 25 awards. Cheng, 23, created WittyCookie, a Vancouver web design company, with a view to making web services more affordable and streamlined for small businesses. “We’ve worked to build amazing websites for hundreds of small business owners who would never have otherwise been able to afford a great site,” says Cheng. While web designers tradition-
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Notice of Public Hearings - Dec. 10, 2012 PROPOSED BYLAWS 1999 & 2002 Site Map – Proposed Bylaw No. 1999 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold two (2)Public Hearings in the City Hall COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the Local Government Act. At the Public Hearings, all persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions reflecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearings. 1) BYLAW 1999: “White Rock Zoning Bylaw 1999, No. 1591, Amendment (RS-7 – 15570 Russell Avenue) Bylaw, 2012, No. 1999”. CIVIC ADDRESS: 15570 Russell Avenue (see Site Map) PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 1999 is to rezone 15570 Russell Avenue from One Unit Residential (RS-1) to One Unit Infill Residential (RS-7), and then subdivide into two lots. The total size of the subject property is 950.6 m2 (10,232.2 ft2). 2) BYLAW 2002: “White Rock Zoning Bylaw 1999, No. 1591, Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 2002”. PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 2002 is to amend the RS-1 One Unit Residential Zone of the current Zoning Bylaw to limit the size of single dwellings in the RS-1 zone. Further details regarding the proposed bylaws may be obtained from the City’s Planning and Development Services Department at City Hall. Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council and you cannot attend the Public Hearings, please submit in writing to the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2012. You may forward your submissions by: · mailing or delivering to the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6; or · faxing to 604.541.9348; or · e-mailing the City Clerk at ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca with “Bylaw No. 1999 or Bylaw No. 2002” typed in the subject line. Please note that Council shall not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the applications after the Public Hearings have concluded. Copies of the proposed bylaws along with associated reports may be inspected in the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, from Tuesday, November 27, 2012 to Monday, December 10, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays.
Notice of Public Meeting - Dec. 10, 2012 DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 348 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold a Public Meeting in the City Hall COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the City of White Rock Planning Procedures Bylaw, 2009, No. 1869. At the Public Meeting all persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed Development Variance Permit shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions reflecting matters contained in the proposed application that is the subject of the Public Meeting. CIVIC ADDRESS: 1500 Bishop Road (see Site Map) PURPOSE: Development Variance Permit No. 348 proposes to vary the required exterior side lot line setbacks from 7.5 metres to 3.8 metres. Approval has been given for a nine-lot bare land strata subdivision on the subject property, and the proposed variance will only apply to strata lots 1 and 5. Further details may be obtained from the City’s Planning and Development Services Department at City Hall. Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council and you cannot attend the Public Meeting, please submit in writing to the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2012. You may forward your submissions by: · mailing or delivering to the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6; or · faxing to 604-541-9348; or · e-mailing the City Clerk at ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca with “DVP No. 348” typed in the subject line.
Site Map – Development Variance Permit No. 348
A copy of the proposed Development Variance Permit and associated reports may be inspected in the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, from Tuesday, November 27, 2012 until Monday, December 10, 2012, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. T. Arthur, City Clerk
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n Christmas Sale, Dec. 6, hosted by Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary’s Aquarius Group, in lobby of PAH, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. n Peace Arch Group Therapy Program offers help for people with anxiety, burnout, depression, stress, etc. Thursday evening group is for people who work during the day. Call 604-535-4578 for info. n Merry Musicale South Surrey Christian Women’s Club brunch, Thursday, Dec. 13, 10:15 a.m. at Hazelmere Country Club, 18150 8 Ave. Marie Hart-Brownell sings songs of the season; Gloria Edgecombe speaks on ‘The Challenge of Cross-Cultural Christmas Traditions’. Tickets $20, Glenora, 604-496-1463 or email glenorad@gmail. com by Dec. 10.
n Holiday bake sale Dec. 8, 9 a.m. till noon, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. n Christmas Mingle hosted by Ocean Park Community Association, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at Ocean Park Hall, 1577 Mon128 St. Kiwanis datebook@peacearchnews.com day Club pancake breakfast ($5 n adults, $3 children); story Amnesty International time with Leslee from Writeathon 2012 Dec. 10 Ocean Park Library; Pot12:30 -2:30 p.m. Peace ters photo op with Santa; Arch Library, 12854 17 Ave. holiday songs; bring a Celebrate International Food Bank donation. Human Rights Day by writing a letter requestn Fertility Awareness ing justice for prisoners talk (19+) on current of conscience and othapproaches, treatments; ers threatened. Drop-in Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m. at Semi, friendly, all-ages event. ahmoo Library, 1815 152 St. Speakers: Dr. Anthony Writing materials and case information supplied. In Cheung, Founder and 2011 half of the cases choMedical Director, Grace sen resulted in improveFertility Centre; Dr. Jenny ments. Contact Susan Wang, obstetrician and at 604-535-8475 or email gynaecologist. To regisdrdiamond@shaw.ca ter: call Grace Fertility Centre at 604-558-4886. n Seniors old time dancing to live music every Sunday Monday from Labour day to end of June, 1-4 p.m. at n Charity Swing Dances Sunnyside Hall, corner of Sundays and Wednes-
Friday n Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon with Kent Street Choristers Dec. 7. noon at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140 St. Cost: $10. RSVP by calling 604-531-2344.
days at Pro Draft Warehouse, 110-12332 Pattulo Pl., Surrey. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 all ages. Band nights: $10. Proceeds go to the Surrey Metro Kids Society. For more information contact Marie, 604-5360195.
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Tuesday n Volunteer literacy tutors wanted by The Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South. Learn more at a free information session on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Call 604-591-5156 to register/ www.ldafs.org n Amnesty International meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., White Rock Library, in upstairs meeting room. Contact Lisa, 604-710-7412.
July 15 and 29; September 9 and 23; October 7 and 21;
Ongoing n Kiwanis Christmas Cakes are now available. Call Helen at 604-538-9594 to order. n Dutch-Canadian Events Visit www.dutchnetwork. ca. Contact Edie at 604536-3394 or ediebijdemast@telus.net
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Unless otherwise noted, all meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at White Rock City Hall (Council Chambers) located at 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. Meeting agendas will be available on the City website www.whiterockcity.ca on the Thursday afternoon, prior to the Monday meeting. You may contact the City Clerk at 604.541.2212 or email: ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca should you have any questions.
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n Oneness Gogos White Rock/South Surrey group works to help African grandmothers raising children orphaned by HIV/ AIDS. Meets monthly on the fourth Monday, 1-3 p.m. upstairs at the White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Newcomers welcome. For more, email onenessgogos@gmail.com n Semiahmoo Guild of Needlearts meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at 15877 Pacific Ave. Contact: Fran Compton at fransteady@ hotmail.com n Newcomers Club of White Rock and South Surrey is a club for women who are new to the area (within the last three years). The club meets the first Tuesday of the month (September to June) from 7-9 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. Membership is $30 a year. For more information, email wrssnewcomers@ gmail.com n Seniors old time dancing to live music every Monday from Labour day to end of June, 1-4 p.m. at Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18 Avenue and 154 Street. Information: phone 604542-8449 or 604-575-8236. n Mixed Singles Over Sixty social club for active men and women is welcoming new members. Offers companionship for walking, golf, dining, theatre, travel and more. Contact Kay at 604-5421916 or Colin at 604-5387799. Online at www. seniorsoversixtyclub. weebly.com n Seniors Come Share Society caregivers support group every Tuesday (9:30-11 a.m.) . Contact: Andrea, 604-531-9400,
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n Toastmasters International Learn or improve your public speaking skills. Meetings Monday through Thursday in White Rock and South Surrey. Contact Sandy at vandekinder@telus.net or visit www.earlyeditiontoastmasters.org
n Alcoholics Anonymous White Rock and South Surrey groups meet every day of the week at various times in different
n Conversational ESL at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1480 George St., every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Notice of iNteNtioN to Provide AssistANce ANd of ProPosed ProPerty disPositioN TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 as amended, the City of Surrey (the “City”) hereby gives notice of its intention to provide assistance and of a proposed property disposition under a partnering agreement between the City and the Surrey City Development Corporation (the “Development Corporation”) dated April 30, 2007 as amended (the “Agreement”). AND THAT the Agreement as approved by Council is part of a strategy to maximize the financial returns through development and provide an annual revenue stream to the City from the City’s wholly owned Development Corporation. The form of assistance is the acquisition of lands (described more particularly below) at a price not to exceed $19,725,000.00, (the “Lands”) by the City, on behalf of the Development Corporation. The Lands will be secured by a mortgage, valued at no more than $14,775,000.00 (under which recourse to the City is limited to its interest in the Lands), and the City will transfer beneficial interest in the Lands to the Development Corporation in exchange for a promissory note representing the balance between the purchase price and the mortgage. The Lands are more particularly described as follows:
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When it comes to getting into the Christmas spirit, Santa’s got nothing on Sharon Vrecko. For more than 40 years, the decorating dynamo has turned her Cloverdale home into a Christmas wonderland, an annual tradition she shows no sign of abandoning any time soon. “I just love Christmas,” smiles Vrecko, wearing Christmas tree earrings, a Santa teddy bear sweater, and dark slacks patterned with wreaths, candy canes and presents. A visit to her home last week offered a tantalizing preview. “Usually, my target date is Dec. 1,” says Vrecko, who explains it all began in 1967 – the first year she was married. She had $80 to spend on decorations, and went to the Army and Navy department store. It was “more than enough to totally decorate our one-bedroom apartment,” she recalls. These days, she’s got a lot more floor (and wall) space to work with. If she sees a decoration or collectible she likes, she buys it, but keeps strictly focused. “I don’t just ‘buy’ like I used to. I think.” Everything – from the miniature Santas representing countries (and family members) around the globe to tiny, snow-covered Christmas towns – is carefully arranged, contained to specific sections of rooms
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The province has granted a one-year reprieve from its directive that health workers wear a mask this flu season if they refuse to be vaccinated. Those who don’t comply won’t be disciplined, deputy health minister Graham Whitmarsh said in a Nov. 30 letter to health authorities. Enforcement that was to begin Dec. 1 is on hold while the ministry carries out more consultation with unions and other affected staff to help determine how best to fully implement the flu-control policy, he said. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall gave the needle-or-mask order this summer, citing an inadequate flu immunization rate of less than 50 per cent among B.C. health care workers despite free shots and much encouragement. But unions denounced the policy as a privacy violation, saying the threat of discipline to compel unvaccinated workers to wear masks would have forced them to disclose their decision not to get a flu shot. Those who did get vaccinated were expected to wear badges or pins to assure patients they were immunized.
Health Sciences Association of B.C. president Reid Johnson said the union encourages its members to be vaccinated but defends their right to choose. “If they choose not to be vaccinated for any number of factors – including experiences with bad side effects to vaccines and fundamental, philosophical, or religious objections to vaccination – that is their right,” he said. Rather than enforcing a season-long order to mask up, he said, that step can be taken during an actual flu outbreak, along with other long-standing options such as relocating staff or having them stay home. Despite the controversy, more health workers did roll up their sleeves for the needle this fall. According to Kendall’s office, more than 60 per cent of full-time health workers are now vaccinated. And Fraser Health reported an even higher rate of more than 70 per cent of full-time staff vaccinated as of last Thursday, a number that’s expected to climb further. A ministry spokesperson called the decision not to enforce in the transitional year a “balanced and measured approach.”
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he strength of the White Rock Players Club’s annual Christmas pantomime has always been the club’s irreverent – and distinctly local – slant on an old English stage tradition. Starting with the 1954 Babes In The Woods, created by Players Club pioneers Franklin and Charlotte Johnson, the White Rock pantomime quickly became the talk of the Lower Mainland, establishing its own set of traditions along the way, many of which survive in current pantos. Key to retaining the distinctive White Rock panache has been the writing of original scripts – and the 2012 pantomime, Pinocchio, is in the grand tradition: a unique adaptation of the classic Carlo Collodi tale by panto veteran and club president Dave Baron. The colourful show, directed by Susanne de Pencier, with musical direction by Kerry O’ Donovan, runs until Dec. 29 at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. The process of creating a brand new pantomime – the club’s 58th – started well over a year ago, Baron said. “I knew I was going to write a new pantomime, but the big question was what was it going to be?” he recalled. “We’d used a lot of the panto staples – Snow White,
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Johnson had also produced a Pinocchio in the 1960s – but Baron quickly realized it was a product of its times that would not translate well for modern audiences. “It was quite appalling how times have changed, in terms of what kind of humour they could get away with then,” he said. “I also didn’t like the villain at all.” Baron went back and read
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lecturing them on their bad behaviour) that did, ultimately, stick with him. From the pages of the original, Baron drew the inspiration for making a puppet master the principal villain, played in the show by Players Club veteran Martin Perrin. “I call him Signor Scagliare, which means Mr. Fire-eater,” Baron said. “He’s a scammer, an evil showman.” Scagliare has used the secret of a hapless, now deceased magician (“he’d have died a lot easier if he’d given me the secret sooner,” he sneers) to create lifelike puppets out of real people. But fearing official wrath, he seeks to add Pinocchio (Michelle Gaetz) – a real wooden puppet come to life – to his collection, to divert suspicion from his other ‘puppets.’ Scagliare’s minions, Fox (Jennifer Tiles) and Cat (Elyse Raible,) are also drawn from the original story, Baron notes. But he admits he has taken great liberties with the original to cast events and characters in traditional panto mold – and offer a nod and wink to audience expectations. Instead of the Jiminy Cricket of the Disney version, for instance, this Pinocchio offers twins – ‘Gemini Crickets’ 1 and 2 – played by Reilly Olexson and Kate Naylor. And readers will scan
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More ‘believeable villain’ created › from page A27 the original in vain for such characters as Pinocchio’s sweetheart, Isabella (Melissa Paras), or her overbearing aunt, Miss Ann Thrope – although the latter supplies a ready-made broad comedy ‘Dame’ role for Bryce Paul Mills. Baron said he also takes full responsibility for Admiral Horatio Suckblower – a role tailored for the unique comedic instincts of panto veteran Ray Van Ieperen. He’s a nautical chap who turns out to be the bilge cleaner of a seriously off-course BC Ferry, as well as supplying a handy romantic interest for Miss Ann – just in time for perennial panto number The Year We Fell In Love. Also featured in the show are Melanie Minty, as Isabella’s
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A return of of John Lee Sanders Gospel and Blues Christmas Show was a done deal – virtually while the rafters of White Rock’s First United Church were still ringing from last year’s show. So says Wendy Bollard, artistic director of Peninsula Productions, who will bring back the veteran pianist and saxophone player – and a powerhouse band featuring phenomenal lead vocalist Sibel Thrasher – Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the church. “Last year’s show was such a success we asked John that night to come back this year,” Bollard said. If Sanders doesn’t know how to put together a feel-good evening of high energy gospel, rocking blues and classic Christmas songs, no one does. Born in Monroe, La. he grew up surrounded by blues and roots music, from a childhood in Memphis, Tenn. (his uncle and aunt lived only a few doors down from Elvis Presley) through formative years spent in Birmingham, Ala. In some 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area, he built a matchless reputation as a west coast session player, working live and in the studio with such greats as Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Huey Lewis, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry. He’s travelled to major blues festivals
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Show on Dec. 16 › from page A29 He’s also looking forward to working with fiddler and accordionist Gary Comeau again, he said. “I come from Louisiana and that Acadian, cajun fiddle is a real part of the music down there – and he’s the real deal.” The same killer rhythm section (Mike Kalanj on Hammond B3, Dennis Marcenko on bass, Tim Porter on guitar and Chris Nordquist on drums) has been with him since 2005, he added, with a resultant telepathy that makes the sound that much tighter. “And the Hammond organ really adds to the black gospel feel,” he said. “That’s such a huge part of my memories of Christmas.” Sanders knows whereof he speaks, having learned firsthand of the Great Migration that took some 10 million African Americans from the south to northern and western industrial areas during the last century. “I played for four years as the Hammond
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The Stella Maris Concert Choir, recently returned from its second European concert tour, will present its annual Christmas concert Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2250 150 St. The 45-voice choir, directed by Trudi Stammer and accompanied by noted keyboardist Henri Lorieau, has assembled a new Christmas repertoire including two pieces written by local composers – Corlynn Hanney’s Carol of the Stable Dog and Larry Nickel’s No Room. Returning in the program will be a wellreceived Christmas favourite, Lorieau’s arrangement of O Holy Night, including soloist Kiel Magis. Partial proceeds of the event will go to the choir and church’s long-standing charity, Chalice, supporting three foster children in the Ukraine, Guatemala and Africa. The choir is also asking attendees to bring an item for the Sources’ Food Bank. Tickets ($10, $8 seniors and students) are available from the church office, or at the door.
Time for a story Earl Marriott Secondary’s drama department presents Once Upon A Chuckle, a unique blend of ‘fairy tale’-related short comedies written and directed by senior students, Dec. 6-7 at 7 p.m. at the school’s Wheelhouse Theatre, 15751 16 Ave. Comedies include Story Time, written and directed by Brenna Goodwin and Ruth Francis-Lyster, After Death and Before the After Life, by Celeste Taylor, Elina Taillon and Karter Hall and The One Hundred Acre Wood. Tickets are available at the box office, or by calling 604-531-8354, ext. 171.
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laying together through minor hockey in Cloverdale, Tyler Wotherspoon and Laurent Brossoit might just be teammates again later this month in Ufa, Russia. The two 19-year-olds, currently with teams in the Western Hockey League (WHL), were among 31 players named to Hockey Canada’s Junior Team Selection Camp next week in Calgary, Laurent Brossoit from which a team of 20 will be chosen to play at the Junior World Championships later this month. While Brossoit is tending goal for the Edmonton Oil Kings, and Tyler Wotherspoon is Wotherspoon a defenceman with the Portland Winterhawks, the two have a history of playing together. They spent their years at the rep level with Cloverdale Minor Hockey on Pee Wee and Bantam AAA teams, then were teammates on the 2008-09 Valley West Hawks Major Midget squad. Even while on separate teams in junior, their pro careers may see them together again, as both were selected by the Calgary Flames in the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft. “We’re good friends, and our families are real tight,” said Wotherspoon from Portland Wednesday morning. I’ve known him for a long time.” The friendship endured last year’s WHL championship series, in which the Oil Kings edged
along.” Wotherspoon has a slightly larger challenge to be part of the Canadian team. A dozen blueliners will be in Calgary, eight of them 19 years of age, two of which were members of last year’s team which won a bronze being one of the two goaltenders medal in Calgary/Edmonton. to be cut following the three-day camp. He is in a group with a trio At least seven, possibly eight, defencemen will be selected to of netminders from Ontario, and the team. only two of the four will make “Obviously I’ve looked at the the active roster, while a third list of players, to see will be chosen as if I knew anyone and an alternate. ❝I’ll just do what I else was invited,” Brossoit was always do, and work who he said. “But I’ll just part of a Hockey hard and play as well do what I always do, Canada junior as I can.❞ and work hard and team which played play as well as I can. Tyler Wotherspoon a four-game series I just have to do my with Russia’s best and leave the national team last hard decisions up to them.” August, playing in a 6-5 loss in While both players have Halifax Aug. 13. He also was with experienced international hockey, the WHL select team, making 30 a three-day camp that presents an saves in a 1-0 shootout win over opportunity of a lifetime will be Russia in a Subway Series game difficult mentally. Nov. 14 in Vancouver. “There’s always pressure, but I’m “It’s not entirely unexpected, a goalie and I feel it all the time,” but it is a relief to get the call,” said Brossoit. “I felt it in the said Brossoit of the invitation to Subway Series. I feel the pressure, Calgary. “It’s not just the Subway but I’m also confident. It’s just a series, it’s all that I’ve done this go and do you’re thing situation, season. They (Hockey Canada) I just have to show my stuff.” have been in contact with me all Bryan Hein photo
Laurent Brossolt (left) and Tyler Wotherspoon (above) were both picked to be a part of Hockey Canada’s Junior Team Selection Camp set for next week.
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#306 - 15325 - 17TH Avenue • THe berkSHire • $282,000 Terrific condo in fantastic building! Nicely updated, shows like new, this one bdrm. and den, 2 bath, south-facing 885 sq. ft. condo is centrally located near the shops and services of White Rock. Two small pets allowed! Nothing to do but move in. kathleen Thomas 778-773-0146 bay realty ltd.
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open 17351 - 3A Ave. • quAliTy 5 bdrm. Home • 729,900 Custom 2-storey, fin. bsmt., open plan, ss appls., thurs. dec. 6 quartz & granite counters, lots of windows, eng. hw & ceramic tile. Back lane, huge mstr. bdrm., ensuite w/ to sun. rain shower, jetted tub. Large lot, mins. from border, dec. 9 WR beach, shops, restaurants, golf, transportation. 2:00-4:00 rJ rogers 778-237-2555 bruce nelson 604-805-7401 Sutton group west coast realty p.m.
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#108 - 1840 eAST SouTHmere creScenT • $219,900 Spacious one bdrm. condo. Bright, south-west corner garden unit. Steps. to Semiahmoo Mall. Fully rain-screened, insuite laundry, gorgeous lobby, large master retreat. No rentals. lisa card 778-384-0089 new options realty
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#404 - 15368 - 17A Avenue • $349,000 Two bedroom, two bath, and den condo in Ocean Wynde. This 4-year-old home is in new condition and has a great floor plan. Level walk to shopping and transit. danielle Hrasko 604-531-1111 or 604-725-9894 Homelife benchmark realty
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#70 - 14655 - 32nd Ave. • elgin poinTe • $768,000 Upscale lifestyle, serene location! Stunning 2765 sq. ft. duplex-style t/ house, open plan, 4 bdrms., showhome cond. Gourmet kitchen, ss appls., great room, breakfast bar, fam-sized dining, living room with gas fp, vaulted ceilings, den on main. diane reelie & lynn vaughn 604-541-4888 re/mAx colonial pacific realty
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#5 - 1486 everAll STreeT • $520,000 Spacious 1620 sq. ft. 3 bdrm./3 bath end unit townhome in quiet neighbourhood. Extremely privATe with huge wraparound patio and double tandem garage. Boutique 5-unit complex, only 3 years young! brian brotherston 604-538-8888 Sutton group west coast
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3459 - 147A STreeT • $819,000 Former show home, 3380+ sq. ft., six bedrooms. 1390+ sq. ft. self-contained registered secondary suite. Backs onto permanent green space. Jacqueline Allain 604-805-3437 one percent real estate ltd.
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#63 - 14838 - 61ST Avenue • $329,900 neT H.S.T. incl. Quiet neighbourhood, close to shops, recreation, public transit. South-facing backyard, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, laminate flooring. Sleek and modern color scheme. Clubhouse with fitness studio, guest suite, central greenspace. Shae challier 604-803-4648 fairborne realty ltd.
OPEN SAT. & SUN., DECEmbEr 8th & 9th, 1-4pm 932 Keil Street, White Rock Treat yourself this holiday season to an absolutely stunning modern home perched on the White Rock hillside! Designed by a multi award winning architect to maximize ocean views from 3 levels including a sun drenched roof deck. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3800+ sqft of contemporary, but functional living area, state-of-the-art appliances, hotwater-on-demand & radiant floor heating, ultra premium Hansgrohe Axor and Toto fixtures, floating staircase, floor-to-ceiling glass, gorgeous oak floors and tons of storage space throughout. You will love the Japanese-spa inspired ensuite, 660 sqft of outdoor entertaining space incl/cov’d balcony, huge theatre and games room, triple garage, steam washer and dryer, the list goes on and on. Truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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5BR+4BTH 4,447sf with lot size 10,030sf. Gorgeous home designed by Raymond Bontar. Bright open kitchen, with new stainless steel appliances and granite island & separate eating area. Family room off eating area with fireplace & room for a large TV. Excellent finishings include Hdwd floors, extensive crown mouldings & formal living room that has vaulted ceilings and skylight. Mbdrm on upper level includes a f/p & access to deck with mountain veiw, large w/i closet and beautiful ensuite with heated floors. 2nd Bdrm on upper level with it’s own 3 piece ensuite and access to upper deck. 3 bdrms and games room in bsmt, or 2 bdrms, media room and games room. Fully landscaped corner lot. Walking distance to Morgan Creek Golf Course & Southridge School.
2757 164th St., South Surrey / White Rock $1,148,000
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5BR, 4.5 baths, house of 3706sf with lot size of 5427sf. Brand New Quality Built Home in Grandview Surrey featruing foyer with high ceilings * extensive mill work, radiant heat, F/P, HRV, A/C, custom cabinets in Maple, granite tops, large kitchen island, WOK kit rough-in, top of line S/S applliance package, plush carpeting, professional landscaped, private rear yard, large patio w/outdoor fireplace, 2 car garage, security system. Central location, close to Morgan crossing, Walmart, and best private school in BC South Ridge.
14364 Greencrest Drive, Surrey $1,099,000
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5BR+4BTH 3,150sf with over one acre (44,475sf) property in one of the best neighborhoods in South Surrey/White Rock. Solid older house is in good shape, gorgeous flat lot with sunny south-facing back yard. Many multi-million dollars new homes have been built in the neighbourhood in the past few years. Walk to both Chantrell Creek Elementary and Elgin Park Secondary. Minutes to beaches, nature trails, shopping and eateries.
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Lovely home professionally renovated. 2 bedrooms and den up, one bedroom down, 2 baths. Dark oak hardwood flooring, maple shaker cabinets, granite island and counters, stainless appliances, Great room plan with gas fireplace. Heated tile floors in bathroom. White mouldings and 2” blinds on tilt out newer windows. Big wooden deck behind the house and another big wooden roof top deck with natural gas and water at each deck and glass railing. Basement fully renovated Nov. 2012. South facing with newer fence, and renovated backyard with new drainage, soil and turf. Short walk to the beach. Excellent value.
6BR+6BTH 7,336sf with lot size 45,302sf (1 Acre). Custom built home by German owner Grandview Estates. 2x6 construction with the highest quality throughout. This 2 level/bsmt home features a very practical layout, plus a lovely 1600 sqft wrap around deck overlooking a huge backyard. House also facing a government owned 9 arcs Park site. Recently spent $300,000+ for renov, kitchen and all bathrooms etc; updated granite countertop, and top quality stainless appliances, new carpet and hardwood flooring. One master bedroom on main with second on above floor. Best location, Best school; Earl Marriott, South Ridge. Minutes to new shopping centre, and future Aquatic centre.
16399 High Park Ave., Surrey $1,998,000
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6BR+8BTH 9,040sf with lot size 39,672sf (.91 Acre) Exceptional custom-built home designed to express elegance, sophistication and detailed to perfection. Located in prestige Panorama Ridge. Relax in front of the outdoor fireplace or enjoy the tranquility of the sound of the indoor waterfall feature. You could entertain your guests in the luxurious gourmet chef kitchen or in the spacious bar/games room below. Features include custom built fireplace, oversized balconies, engineered hardwood floors, private back yard, exercise room.. the list goes on.
2710 169th St, South Surrey $2,348,000
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5BR+7BTH 7,817sf with 1 Acre lot. Masterpiece! Beautiful and Custom designed by owner. Reputable builders own mansion! Less than 5yr new luxurious house, shows like brand new in prestigious neighborhood in South Surrey. GLEAMING GRANITE ENTRANCE, HAND CARVED BALUSTRATES & BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING. THE ELEGANT INTERIOR INCL COFFERED & DOMED CEILINGS, FAUX FINISHES, STUNNING WALL PANELING, INLAID GRANITE FLOOR, CAST IRON DOORS. Two Mbdrms w/jetted bathtubs, BR size walk-in closet, 17 TV monitors throughout the mansion. HRV, A/C, 19’ HIGH CEILING IN LR. HUGE MEDIA ROOM W/FULL BAR, SEPARATE DETACHED GUEST HOUSE for your guests! Too many to list! The tranquility and harmony truly make this residence a sweet home!
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4BR+3BTH 2,626sf with lot size 23,425sf (1/2 Acre) Located in a private Cul-de-sac on the most desirable school catchment. Five minute walk to the Nicomekl River and to golf course. Access to Hwy. 99, US. border and shopping all within 5 minutes. This home features a just completed custom kitchen with quartz countertops. Three new bathroom’s with custom spa shower. Hardwood flooring throughout. Two wood burning fireplaces. Finishing details include wainscotting, coffered ceiling design and custom cabinet built ins.
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5BR+4BTH 3,542sf with lot size 20,037sf. Elgin Secondary school and Crescent Beach Elementary catchments. Private rancher with upgrades, commercial grade European kitchen, metal cabinets and subzero. Tile floors throughout - easy care. All thermal Low E windows, 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Would make a great easy care rental home and rebuild later. Perfect home for a big busy family. Lots of parking in 2 oversized driveways and sports court for the kids, backs onto short dead end alley and very quiet South facing cul-de-sac. Property will accommodate a basement on a rebuild.
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15683 36th Ave, Surrey 15289 35th Ave, Surrey 6831 Westview 2034-40 Ave, Surrey 319-15850 26th, Surrey 16181 High Park Ave, Surrey 3141 144th St, Surrey 14469 32nd Ave, Surrey 16736 25A Ave, S. Surrey 16739 25A Ave, Surrey 3302 Canterbury Dr, South Surrey 933 164th St, Surrey 17475 Hillview Pl, Surrey 15506 37B Ave, Surrey 3523 Rosemary Heights Dr, Surrey 15355 36A Ave, Surrey 16241 26th Ave, Surrey 16439 High Park, Surrey 3159 144th St, White Rock 16851 28th Ave, Surrey
Sale Price $1,398,000 $848,000 $595,000 $1,180,000 $272,900 $1,868,000 $1,988,000 $1,489,000 $1,389,000 $1,389,000 $1,388,000 $1,095,500 $998,800 $989,000 $900,000 $839,888 $939,800 $1,998,000 $2,100,000 $1,798,000
Blt Yr. Lot Size (sq ft) House (sq ft) 2000 7750 4463 2002 3606 2895 1979 8816 2478 1972 19370 2750 2011 0 828 2011 13986 4937 1985 47916 3600 1970 48350 2250 1972 49,658 2958 1973 49658 3400 1995 15015 5134 2009 6028 3590 1978 49302 3480 2003 5318 3546 2002 4036 3009 2009 4219 2917 2010 4166 3731 2004 20,000 5800 1978 78,408 1830 1997 47,523 6871
Description 5BR+5Bath 4BR+3.5Bath 4BR+3Bath 3BR+2Bath 2BR+2Bath 5BR+6Bath 3BR+3.5Bath 4BR+2Bath 3RD+2Bath 4BR+3Bath 4BR+3.5Bath 6BR+3.5Bath 3BR+3Bath 5BR+4.5Bath 4BR+3.5Bath 4BR+2.5Bath 4BR+3Bath 6BR+6.5Bath 3BR+2Bath 6BR+5Bath
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Grant, Dr. Ian Murray June 2nd, 1921 - November 26th, 2012
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Ian Murray Grant on November 26, 2012 at Peace Arch Hospital at the age of 91. Ian is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 48 years, Gail (nee Oswald), beloved sons, Bruce (Martha), Glen (Michelle), Eric (Kathryn), grand twins Justin and Kailey, brother Nigel (Mary), nieces, nephews, cousins and many great friends worldwide. Predeceased by his sister Shirley in Huddersfield, England. Born in Dundee, Scotland, Ian graduated as a Medical Doctor of Surgery from St. Andrew’s University in 1944 and served with the Royal Army Medical Corps from 1945 to 1959, serving in India, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Upon leaving the services, he moved to Winnipeg to set up a general surgical practice named ‘The Graham Medical Group’. It was there that he met Gail and where his three sons were born. In 1979, he and his family relocated to Tsawwassen, BC where he became the Medical Administrator at Vancouver General Hospital until his retirement in 1986. As an active member of many organizations, such as the Winnipeg St. Andrew’s Society and the South Surrey Garden Club, his passing will be felt by many. We would like to express immense appreciation for the excellent medical care given to Ian by the physicians of Fraser Health Authority and the compassionate care given by the nursing staff at Peace Arch Hospital. The family invite friends to join in a Celebration of Life at the Pacific Inn Resort, 1160 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm. If so desired, memorial contributions to the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society, 15521 Russell Ave. White Rock, BC. V4B 2R4 or Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 2125 West 7th Ave. Vancouver, BC. V6K 1X9 would be greatly appreciated. Messages of condolences may be placed at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca.
Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2012. He is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Wright of Sutton Quebec and Elaine Wright of Halifax Nova Scotia. Born and raised in Quebec he graduated from McGill University with degree in Agriculture. Bob spent many years in the frozen foods industry and then later as a bcclassified.com landscape Gardner. He travelled extensively and volunteered with CUSO to assist in crop development. Donations in his memory may be made to St. John’s Presbyterian Church or to the Arthritis Society of Canada.
LLOYD Elsie Dorine Late of Abbotsford passed away December 2, 2012 at the age of 92 years. She is lovingly remembered by her family; son Steve; daughters Shirley (Gary) and Judy (Al); 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and other family members and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Harold and grandson Darrin. Family was mom’s heart and soul and she loved to bake and knit for them. A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. In lieu of flowers donations to BC Cancer Society or McKenny Creek Hospice would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com
Wiebe & Jeske 604.857.0711 TETZ, Hilda Caroline (nee Renner) of South Surrey passed away suddenly at home Nov. 26, 2012 at 88 years of age. Born in Young, Saskatchewan April 21,1924, she is predeceased by her siblings. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 65 years, Jack, and their 3 children Ken (Judy) Rod (Marnie) and Merv (Holly) as well as 8 Grandchildren and 4 great Grandchildren. Hilda will be best remembered for her loving demeanor and giving her time to comfort others. Memorial Service will be held December 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 14831 - 28 Avenue, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Heart and Stroke Society BC.
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LUCAS, Jack Jack Lucas retired in 1985, ending a career that began in 1940. Born in Saskatoon, Sask. Feb. 7th 1921 Died in South Surrey, Dec. 3rd 2012. In 1940, having been declined by the Air Force, he joined BC Coast Steamships and entered Navigation school to peruse a Mates License. During World War Two, his voyaging involved the auspices of the US Military Sea Transport. After the War he returned to BCCS, changing from Deck to Pursers Department. He served at various time as Purser on all 14 vessels, mostly The Princess Maquinna. He came ashore in 1963 to be Claims Agent for Johnson Walton Steamships. In 1965, he became Manager for Knut Knutson OAS. In 1969, Manager for East Asiatic. In 1970, Manager for Scanstar. When the line became Johnson Scanstar, he was promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Sales. He took a very active part in the Maritime Industry. He was involved in all the trade organizations - being President in 3 and Director of 8 more. Several awards for servitude. He served as President of Vancouver’s Transportation Club in 1973 and as Chairman for the observance of National Transportation week in BC and the Yukon 1983-84. Long time member of St. Marks Anglican Church, Ocean Park and the Men’s Club. Lovingly remembered by many friends and extended family. “A TRUE GENTLEMAN TO THE END.� A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Monday, Dec 10th at 11am, St Marks Anglican Church, 12953 20th Ave. South Surrey. Interment to follow at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28th Ave. South Surrey. Reception to follow at Victory Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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MATUSIAK, Lida It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Lida Vera Matusiak, who died peacefully in her sleep at Irene Thomas Hospice, Delta, British Columbia on November 30, 2012. She was 87. Born in the village of Mikulas, Slovakia in Czechoslovakia, Lida came to Canada at the age of three. She married her beloved Marvin (Mun) Edward Matusiak in Toronto, Ontario in 1947, and raised three sons: Marvin, James, and Nicolas in Ottawa, Ontario. Outgoing and energetic, she enjoyed working jobs in Pharmacy, Real Estate, and as a translator with CSIS. She retired with Mun in 1987 to enjoy the mild White Rock winters and cross-country commuting - via motor home - to their cottage near Ottawa for the summer. Lately she was content to enjoy her beautiful gardens created by eldest son Marvin. Lida is survived by her three sons, by her granddaughters Sara, Kari, Jamie, Kristine, and Jennifer, by her grandsons David, Christopher, Andrew, and Martin, and by her great - grandchildren Geneva and Hayden. She was predeceased by husband Mun, parents Lida and Gus Pristupa, by her brothers Gus and Miro, and her sisters-inlaw Mary and Mary. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Peace Arch Hospital Acute Care for the Elderly unit, and at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, for her brief time in their care. A memorial service in celebration of Lida Matusiak will be held at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. White Rock, BC on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lida’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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LOST - CAT: ‘’Lokey’’ a short-haired black male cat with white patches down middle, green eyes & tattoo in left ear. 7 Yrs old. Missing since Nov 24th, 13 Ave & 160th St. area. Call: (604)536-2243 lve msg
LOST - HAT, black wool hat with brim and bow. Possibly Great Clips or Sawbucks Pub or somewhere in btwn, on Nov 28th. (604)536-5417
STOLEN - Winter coat - British Racing green with keepsake silver goose pin from Food court at Semiahmoo Mall on Sun. Dec. 2nd. Please return to Semiahmoo Mall Customer service - no questions asked.
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4 Seasonal Farm Workers for Westcan Grhs at 2527 210 St in Langley to start Feb. 12, 2013. Work is labour intensive, includes: filling pots, moving/spacing potted plants, weeding, pulling orders, shovelling soil, outside work and other related duties. Must have own transporation. Experience required. $10.25/hr. Email resume by Dec. 21 to westcangrhs@shaw.ca
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP, Christmas lights down. Call Zeke to book now. (604)999-5056
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10am-4pm, Dec 8 & 9, 15 & 16, and 22 22025 26 Ave Langley off 224 St reddoorfarmlangley@gmail.com XMAS TREES U cut direct from the grower, 505 192 St. Surrey, BC. Will delivery. (604)835-6000
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Opportunity for an outstanding
Health & Safety Co-ordinator Black Press is looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the development, coordination and ongoing improvement of the Health and Safety Program for Black Press’ Canadian division to maintain COR standing. This will include identifying safety training needs, assisting in the development of safety policies and work procedures, and working with the safety committees to ensure compliance with safe work regulations. Requirements: • Minimum 2 years post-secondary education (diploma) in Occupational Health & Safety. • Significant work experience in OH&S required, with a background in a manufacturing environment an asset. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. • Motivated individual with proven initiative. • Professional appearance and manner This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by December 14, 2012 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Canadian Division Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank everyone who is interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca
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Join our Promo Team! F/T $11-$20/hr advancement, paid weekly Call Amber
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HELP WANTED
Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location. U-Haul Co. of B.C. seeks a Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location. Positions available in Delta and Surrey. Duties include all aspects of storage transactions, customer service, truck and trailer rentals, record keeping and security. Position requires valid drivers license. On site apartment avail. for successful candidates.
Apply online at: www.uhauljobs.com Keyword: Storage Management Team
Email: lisa@blackpress.ca
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PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:
604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca
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HOMESTAY WANTED for International students in Grade 3-9. Call Peter at Cel. 604-290-7874 or email: rtsurrey.ca@daum.net
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Programmer/Developer Black Press Group Ltd., a leading international media company, is seeking a talented programmer and developer to build, integrate and maintain its software and websites. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive programming and web development experience, and the ability to get up to speed quickly.
Digital Media Manager Black Press Digital (B.C.)
www.blackpress.ca
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LABOURERS
Warehouse Coordinator Langley
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Black Press is seeking a creative, web-savvy freethinker to work in our Digital division. This is an immediate opportunity for a full-time, permanent post, based out of our head office in Surrey. Reporting to the Director of Content for Black Press, the Digital Media Manager is integral in managing online initiatives with our 120 Black Press websites in B.C., Alberta and Washington State. A key feature of the job is training and support for those web-based initiatives, so you’ll need to be a clear thinker with a high degree of patience. You will be part of development and ongoing projects and site improvements to enhance the user experience for our clients, viewers and staff. You will: t CF JOUFHSBM JO EFüOJOH QSJPSJUJ[JOH BOE implementing new web features t XPSL XJUI BOBMZUJDT UP VOEFSTUBOE CFIBWJPVS analysis, site traffic, campaign effectiveness t XPSL XJUI B WBSJFUZ PG JOUFSOBM TUBLFIPMEFST UP create and enhance site design , content and navigation t JEFOUJGZ BOE NBOBHF JTTVF SFTPMVUJPO JODMVEJOH escalation as needed t DSFBUF QSPKFDU TUBUVT SFQPSUT BOE EFMJWFS TUBUVT updates to project participants Key Competencies t &YDFMMFOU QSPKFDU NBOBHFNFOU TLJMMT BOE BUUFOUJPO to detail t "CJMJUZ UP NVMUJ UBTL QSJPSJUJ[F BOE QSPCMFN TPMWF t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE BT QBSU PG BO A-Type team Role Essentials t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ KPVSOBMJTN USBJOJOH PS XPSL JO B related field t &YQFSJFODF XJUI JOUFSQSFUJOH XFC BOBMZUJDT and determining best practices for audience engagement and retention t %FNPOTUSBCMF VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG TPDJBM NFEJB BOE related best practices (Facebook, Twitter), and monitoring tools (HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc). t &YQFSJFODF XJUI BVEJP BOE WJEFP QSPEVDUJPO editing We want you to bring new ideas to an old industry. We are looking to expand in areas we haven’t even thought of yet. As a trusted second-in-command to the Director of Content, you will help generate ideas for site improvements, then work with our technical team to make them happen. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2012. Rob DeMone Director of Content, Black Press B.C. #310 - 5460 152 Street Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 &NBJM webeditor@blackpress.ca For more details, visit www.blackpress.ca Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews.
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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 XMAS CASH-PAID TO WALK! Door-to-Door Delivery. Start now. email: hiring@doorknobads.com or (1) 604-998-1919 ext. #105
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Required Skills PHP4/PHP5 - Candidate should be a top-notch PHP developer, familiar with the latest features; POSTgreSQL/MySQL - Modern database development expertise - familiar with PHPMyAdmin and command line access; HTML 5/CSS 3 - Expert level development in HTML & CSS will be necessary; Javascript/JQuery - Intermediate level Javascript/ JQuery development will be necessary; Server Admin – Complete understanding of Apache Tomcat, FreeBSD and basic server administration; RESTful APIs & SOAP – Demonstrated skills problem-solving with RESTful APIs and SOAP; Self-Starter - Looking for candidates who can jump in quickly. Bonus Skills Experience using AJAX in both PHP and Perl; Java development experience; Experience in Perl and Python; Comfortable in a Macintosh OS X and Linux environments. Other Details Black Press offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will work at our Surrey corporate offices with a talented group of individuals who have a passion for creating content in print and online. Please email your resume and cover letter to edutton@blackpress.ca (no phone calls please). Deadline is Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 5 pm. Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews.
We’re looking for a FT warehouse coordinator to run our shop. You should be a whiz at organization, have a great mechanical aptitude, love to work with your hands, and like to get down and dirty with general maintenance, repairs and labour. A “Jack or Jill of all Trades� will really excel in this position. To join our Lewis Team, you’ll need to know how important it is to get the simple things right and to always go the extra mile for our technicians & clients. General computer experience necessary. Exp. in plumbing or heating trades an asset. You’ll need to have a clean, valid drivers license. Criminal and background checks required. Come and join our fun and enthusiastic team in Langley by sending your resume to: service@lewisadvantage.ca or fax to 604-514-1141.
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VOLUNTEERS
BECOME A VOLUNTEER LITERACY TUTOR and help a child who is struggling to read and write! You must have excellent English skills, love to read and enjoy working with children. Tutoring locations in both Surrey & Langley. Extensive training provided. Surrey Information session will be held on Tues, Jan 8th, 7pm. at the Learning Disabilities Assn office, #201 13766 - 72 Ave. Langley Information session will be held on Thurs, Jan 10th, 7pm at Douglas Park School, 5409-206 St. Pre-register at 604-591-5156. Info: www.ldafs.org
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Residential & Commercial Services Includes all supplies. Move-Ins & Move-outs too. 25 years. exp. Exc. Refs. Bondable 604-763-8443 SPIC N’ SPAN CLEANING Do you need help with house cleaning,vacuuming,washing floors or yardwork? I can help you! I am a very hard worker who is bonded, reliable and trustworthy.
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A PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN / CARPENTER 20 yrs exp. Licensed & Insured. Call 604-802-8809. Renovations, Repairs, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Mouldings, Flooring. HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977 SENIOR’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Semi-Retired businessman. Honest - Reliable - Insured. Call Brad for free estimate. 604-837-5941
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A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937 or 604-581-3822
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MOVING?
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Professional Gutter & Window Cleaning. Moss Ctrl. Seniors Disc. Worksafe. Jeremy 778-384-3855
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Local handyman avail. for painting, moulding & millwork, laminate flooring, tile work etc. No job too small. Reasonable Rates. Call Peter 604-807-7946 or 604-536-4665
PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416
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Zone Checker The Peace Arch News is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision set you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended. Duties include overseeing 100+ youth carriers, recruit and hire new carriers, survey old and new delivery areas, monitor carrier performance and follow-up reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. Vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately. Please forward your resume to: Circulation Manager Peace Arch News #200 – 2411 160 Street Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 marilou@peacearchnews.com No phone calls please All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.
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Jay 604-513-8524 THE JAPANESE YARDMAN Winter Pruning, Cleanup, Landscaping Call Kris 604-617-5561 WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $125 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $145. Free delivery in Surrey. 604-856-8877
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS 706
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1 Bdrm @ $775/mo 1 Bdrm @ $675/mo Hardwood floors New windows & balcony Strictly non-smoking building including balcony. Heat & hot water included
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Peninsula Tree Preservation
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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PAINT SPECIAL 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.
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PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
PET SERVICES
DOG walking and pet care. By the Lead is a professional dog walking service located in the White Rock, South Surrey area. Prices start at $15/30 minute walk. 604-209-8284. bythelead@gmail.com www.bythelead.com
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
PLUMBING
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
RECYCLE-IT!
CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, $500. Please call 604-794-7347
JUNK REMOVAL AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Repairs & new installs. Furnace, Boilers, Hot water tanks etc. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801. www.panoramaplumbing.com CLOGBUSTERS Sewer & Drain We’ll clean out your drains... not your wallet. Plumbing repairs, licensed & insured. (604)861-6583
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $250 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-534-1970
604.587.5865
604.
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Junk Removal. Yard & Construction Clean-up. We Haul It All..... 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
604-763-8867
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
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TILING
RUSSELL TILES No Job Too Small. 18 yrs on the Peninsula. All types of tile & laminate floors. Install & Repair. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976 A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173
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TREE SERVICES
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, purebred long hair female. Vaccinated & pad trained. $900 $1200. (604)807-9957 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 GOLDEN RETRIEVER X COLLIE (Lassie) pups. You can’t find a better combo of smart and loyal dogs. Born Oct 13, ready Dec 8. Both parents on site. Raised in home with kids, cats & other dogs. Dad 75lbs (Golden) is OFA hip cert. free of hip displasia & eye cert. mom also (rare blue headed white Collie, 48lbs). Both parents 4H (obedience, showmanship & agility) dogs. 5 Males (3 are blue merle) & 3 females (black). $500. Mission, 604-820-4827 LAB PUPS black, M, CKC reg. papers, 1st&2nd shots, dew claws removed,tattooed $550(604)820-7714
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379
GARDEN EQUIPMENT
MISC. FOR SALE
578
WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm avail. $850-875/mo. Quiet, well kept building. Hot water included. Close to shops, bus, hospital.
Call 604-538-4599
RENTALS 700
RENT TO OWN
STOP RENTING RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required, Flexible Terms! Cloverdale – 60th Ave &176th St. Spacious 742 sf. 1 Bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Required 604-657-9422
WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall
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APARTMENT/CONDO
2 BDRM + den. Central and quiet. incl: hot water, heat, appliances, prkg, F/P, landry. No pet, no smoking. Jan 1st. 604-813-4578
Beautiful & Affordable 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.
Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit.
WHITE ROCK - Cntrl Loc. Large 1 bdrm with walk-in closet. New paint, wood flooring, bath & appl. 55 +. Heat, h.w. & prkng inc. n/s, n/p. Refs. $875/mo. Avail. now. 604-808-6601 WHITE ROCK
FAMILIES WELCOME 2 and 3 Bedroom. Bright Suites with Hardwood Floors Bayview Chateau - concrete tower -
White Rock Gardens - cat friendly -
CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St.
Professionally Managed by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
1 Bdrm from $885/mo.
Call Now! 604-531-9797
In well maintained, newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incld. No pets, no BBQ’s.
Call: 604-760-7882
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~ 24 Hour Call Centre ~ WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm from $700/mo. quiet & clean. Close to beach & shops. Avail now. N/S. Incl heat & hot water. 604-900-1092 WHITE ROCK. NEWLY reno’d, quiet bldg, 1 bdrm apt. Avail now. $800/mo incl heat, htwtr & prkg. Sorry, no pets. Call 604-538-8408. WHITE ROCK. NEWLY reno’d, quiet bldg, 2 bdrm apt. Avail now. $950 incl heat, htwtr & prkg. Sorry no smoking or pets. 604-538-8408
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MOVING OR RELOCATING? White Rock Sausalito
APARTMENT/CONDOS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops Bachelor suite - $635 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480
White Rock Condo 1320 Fir St Top Floor, S.W. Corner, Panoramic Ocean Views! Centrally located 2bdrms, 850 sf. Ldry, heat & h/water incl. Ideal for 50+, no pets or rentals. $189,800. No agents plse Mark 604-535-2235
HOUSES FOR SALE
COURT ORDER sale. House on 2 lots Prime location in White Rock. Separate PID’s, each zoned RS-2. www.mylyne.com
SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave Call for Specials ! Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
SOUTH GROVE, 1870 Southmere Cres E. 1 Bdrm $875. incl heat. Very central, newly updated bldg, pool. NS/NP. Call: (604) 908-5314 or 604-538-6164.
PROPERTY OWNERS Big or small properties, WE MANAGE IT ALL! Houses needed for qualified tenants for estimate call:
Call 604 - 538 - 5337
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
BRIGHT ground floor unit with a garden patio. 2 bedrooms with two full bathrooms. Building renovated in 2009. 55+ age restriction. Like new. Available immediately. 604355-2246
604-535-8080 ext 225 email:rentals.surrey@atira.ca
Heat, hot water & light included
REAL ESTATE 609
MORGAN CREEK 37A Ave 3 Level family home, 3 bdrms, 2.5 bthrms, games room & den. Hrdwd & carpet floor, s/s appls, oversized garage, private yard with large deck. N/S, N/P. Avail Jan 1st. $2900/mo, utilities extra. Credit check & refs required.
1 & 2 BEDROOM
WHITE ROCK - SUNSET VILLA. 1 bdrm with d/w, lrg balc, concrete bldg, f/p. $925 incl heat & h/w. 1 Blk from Semiahmoo Mall. Avail now. Call for appt to view 604-541-6276
626 VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net
WHITE ROCK avail now; Studio ste on grnd flr clean quiet adult oriented bldg $695 incl heat h/w Nr bus/shop ns/np 1yr lease 604-560-9841
X COUNTRY SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE. Kneissl & Rossignal Men’s size 10 & Woman’s size 7. Shoes and Poles as well. 3 pin (old style). North Delta. 604-591-9740
MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $550/ea. Call 604-657-2915. 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
WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM, 1 bath. Near Mall. $1215 incl heat/hotwater Senior oriented. N/S, N/P. Phone 604-536-9565 or 604-765-9565.
Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP
SPORTING GOODS
LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups. Family / Hobby Farm raised. Vet ✓, shots, short hair, parents exc temper. $595. 604-835-0305
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
Walk To All Amenities & Beach! Available January 1
To view call 604.535.3585 or 604.531.9874
MIKASA-very large Oval Turkey platter- brand new. Asking $75/obo: Call (604)385-4873
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!
FULLY SEASONED, Alder, Maple, Birch. Split & Delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
bradsjunkremoval.com
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604) 825-9264
560
www.recycleitcanada.ca
Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969
545
6 ft Marathon Trailer as new.Paid $850 at H.Depot sell for $675 obo...also 9amp 14” Homelite Elect chainsaw used twice.$50. Pat 604538-1747,
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
SMOKE-FREE / No Pets
50” HITACHI rear projection TV & stand with surround system. 7 yrs old. $200/obo. (604)538-4580
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Recycled Earth Friendly
Incls. Heat, Hot Water & Parking. Updated Well Maintained Building
UNDER $200
BEST FIREWOOD 33rd Season & 38,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
477
1 bdrm. 3rd. Flr. $780/mo.
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
524 474
1 bdrm. 2nd. Floor OCEAN VIEW $870/mo.
Peace Arch Appliance
Trees removal, Hedges Pruning, Topping Chipping. Insured. WCB Free wood & chips. David Fast 604-536-5426
PETS
WHITE ROCK
APPLIANCES
Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744
Semiahmoo Tree Experts
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
604.536.8428
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
STEAMER CHEST, curved top. North Delta. 604-591-9740
506
HOMES FOR RENT
White Rock ~1243 Best St
www.mainlandroof.com
503
736
TSAWWASSEN, 1/bdrm condo. Windsor Woods. Facing lagoon. Furnished. Refs. $1300/m incl utils. Avail Jan 1. (519)761-3642
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
Furnished 2 bdrm apt avail. fully self contained, dogs okay. $1695/mo (604)538-3237 WHITE ROCK: SHORT TERM furn exec rental. 1 Bdrm, spac kitchen & liv/rm. Incl lndry/ph/internet & prkg. Lower than hotel cost, $1500mo. Now. 604-536-8595, 778-881-4223
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HOMES FOR RENT
CRESCENT BEACH WHITE ROCK 2 min walk to ocean. 2 bdrm/2 bath, 5 Appliances, Large Deck/Yard + Detached studio. N/S, Pet friendly. Cell 604-802-1969 $1950/mo email: livewell1@shaw.ca Avail. Dec 1st MORGAN CROSSING bright, 2 bdrm 2 baths 1000+sf character home, 4 appls, h/w flrs, $1425+utils. Ample prkg (604) 760-8273 S.Sry 1 bdrm coach house 4 appl, sat TV NS/NP Ideal for 1 person Avail now $975+utils. 604-536-9125 WHITE ROCK: 3 bdrm, sunroom h/wd, lndry, n/s, n/p. f/p. $1595/mo. Avail now. 778-292-1287
Alfred 604-889-6807 TENANTS Houses/Condos/Townhouses Rental units available now www.bcforrentinfo.ca Office: 604-534-7974 Ext: 205
WHITE ROCK - 1st Month Free 15403 Thrift Ave. Newer 4 bdrm home with 3.5 baths, near Peace Arch Hospital. Avail now. $2500/mo incl yard maint. Call 604-760-7210.
WHITE ROCK - 3 bdrm. house. 1/2 blk. to beach & shops. Older style house, new paint, carpets & w/d. $1300/mo. Avail Now.604.418.6654
WHITE ROCK Cls to P.A. Hosp. schools, shopping centre. Reno’d 2 bdrm, h/w flrs, cln garage, shed. $1400: Avail. now. 604-910-0916 WHITE ROCK - OCEAN VIEW 142 Blackburn Ave: Bright 5 bdrm, 2 kitchens, laundry, lrg deck, facing south. Fenced yard. Garage + lots of parking. Nr schools. $2100/mo Avail. now. (604)598-3967 WHITE ROCK One of a Kind Heritage Character House - steps from beach!! Sip coffee looking at water from veranda or go for a stroll on the promenade. Super cute 1100 sq.ft. 4 bdrms up. Updated galley kitchen, w/d, d/w. PEACEFUL & QUIET. Take a drive by the big little yellow house, 1156 Elm Street if interested. $1800/mo +utils. Avail immed. Call (778)891-7870
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OFFICE/RETAIL
White Rock Square and Rosemary Centre 1480 Foster St. White Rock, main floor office 531 sq.ft., great central White Rock location. 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. Surrey, second floor office 859 sq.ft., and two ground floor office/retail units 1012 & 1052 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area. Call 536-5639 to view & for rates
746
ROOMS FOR RENT
WHITE ROCK: Furnished room for quiet, mature person. ND/NS. $400/mo inc. utils. (604)535-6316
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
1 bedroom in Crescent Gardens. h t t p : / / w w w. c h a r t w e l l r e i t . c a $1250/mo. PH Barbara at 604-5215900
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STORAGE
SURREY - GARAGE STORAGE Secure, clean & dry. Avail now. $125/mo. 604-541-0058 / 314-5973
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AUTO FINANCING
E.Beach 600sf furn above grnd 1bdrm 1/2blk beach 5appl f/p $950 incl util net pkg N/P 604-560-9838
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.
LIKE new 2 B/R basement suite 168St/92A Ave, wood floor, granite counters, rent $850/m, incl. heat, hydro & separate laundry, no smoking call 604-497-1699
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SOUTH SURREY - 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $1000/mo. Lndry inc. Avail. now. (604)537-8970
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Notice to Creditors and Others
The Scrapper
S. SURREY New 2 bdrm, 6 appl, granite, Nr Pce Arch Park. $800 incl utils. ns/np. Jan 13. 604-535-5799
GUDRUN HELENE KAROLA SUSANNE HILGER, deceased
SURREY 168/57 Ave. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites $575 & $750 incl utils/cble. NS/NP. Avail now. 778-885-5971.
Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the estate of GUDRUN HELENE KAROLA SUSANNE HILGER, deceased, late of 1550 Oxford Street, White Rock, B.C., V4B 3R5, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the Executor, J. Dale Bradford at #200, 2099-152nd Street, Surrey, B.C., V4A 4N7, on or before Dec. 27, 2012, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
SURREY NORTHRIDGE, 62/134. Cozy 1 bdrm suite, g/l, pri ent, n/p, n/s. $550/m. incls utils & cable, refs req. Avail Dec 1. (604)596-3499, (778)862-5720 (604)808-5214
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
WHITE Rock, large bright 2 bdr ground level, near school/beach, shared w/d. $900 + util. 15346 Royal Ave. Jan 1. 538-2546 WHITE ROCK; 1 Bdrm a/grnd bsmt ste, 5 appls, tub w/shower. Cls to hosp & shops. n/s, n/p. Jan 1. $950 + utils. (604) 560-4517 or 788-7575 WHITE ROCK Hardy/Oxford on hillside. 1 Bdrm grnd level bsmt suite. Spectaculor ocean view, walking distance to beach, shops & restaurants. Newly reno’d, approx 800 s.f. Includes inste storage room, bath & shower, inste lndry, huge liv/rm with F/P, din/rm, lrg kitchen with lots of cabinets, D/W, and brand new F/S & hood fan. Sep entry. $900/mo incl utils. N/S, N/P. Call: 604-765-6511
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SUITES, UPPER
CRESCENT Heights 3 bdrm upper flr, 1.5 baths, shrd utils/lndry, ns/np Immed. $1400/mo. 604-531-8654 WHITE ROCK: 15435 Marine Dr. Upper 2 bdrm. very Lrg l/room, spectacular ocean view, f/p, h/w flrs 5/appli. & many extras. $1300/mo + 2/3 utils. Avail Jan 1. For appt. 604818-0840 or (604)466-1183
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indoor/outdoor lights. 99 Noma ea, up C6 bulbs. Asst’d colours,
lengths. 51-0542X. Each 7.99-59.99
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99Noma mini light sets. Assorted colours and ea, up lengths. 51-0521X. Each 7.99-33.99
7
99 ea, up
Emerald 24” pathway tree with stake. 20 clear or multi-coloured mini lights. 151-3132-8. Reg. 9.99. Now 4.99
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70
ea, up
Noma commercial-grade LED lights.
4’ pre-lit porch trees, set of two.
50 clear outdoor lights on each. Urn pot. 51-1149-0. Reg. 99.99. Now 29.99
150 lights on a reel. 6 pre-connected strands of 25 LEDs, 5mm or C7 bulbs. Connect up to 100 strands. Pure white, warm white and multi-coloured. 151-3141X.
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Noma commercial-grade swivel clips. Rated up to -40oC. 360o swivel for esier installation. 151-3115-0.
Other light clips. 51-0533X...
Each 74.99-119.99
Multi-coloured or warm white. 151-1294X. Each 7.99-27.99
99
SAVE %
50
Likewise 35, 50 or 100-count LED light sets.
Each 2.49-7.99
Incandescent indoor and outdoor light sets.
Wide selection of bulbs, bulb counts and colours. 51-2307X. Each 5.99-16.99
599 ea, up
799 ea, up
SAVE %
70 3-piece holiday set.
Features two pre-lit potted trees and one 22” wreath. 151-1145-0. Reg. 119.99. Now 34.99
Noma energy-saving LED light sets.
Large selection of bulb types, sizes, colours and strand lengths.
4’
Tall
51-0521X/151-1333X.
Each 7.99-34.99
SAVE %
50
3-pc set.
24” wreath with two 9’ garlands. Pre-lit with 35 clear lights on each. 51-1438-2. Reg. 69.99. Now 34.99
13
99
ea, up Noma energy-saving lights. C9 bulbs. Available in various colours and lengths. 51-0524X/1356X. Each 13.99-34.99
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Around the region Thursday, December 6, 2012
VOICE OF WHITE ROCK AND SOUTH SURREY
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Taking its toll: The strategy of phased tolling aims to ease drivers into paying to cross the new Port Mann Bridge after lackluster response to the Golden Ears Bridge. › see page B3
Hospital to rebuild for sake of its patients
A campaign for our children
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Family in need grateful for help Diane Strandberg
Jeff Nagel
Black Press
Black Press
Kids fighting cancer will be among the prime beneficiaries of plans to rebuild BC Children’s Hospital starting in 2014. The $683-million project will roughly double the amount of space in the hospital and it will reconfigure the pediatric oncology department, now spread out over three floors, onto one much more efficient level. “It will provide much greater continuity of care,” said Stephen Forgacs, spokesman for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The foundation is supporting the new hospital – to open in 2018 – with a $200-million fundraising campaign, and Forgacs said the new design is centred around the needs of families. “We’re building exclusively private rooms in the new hospital,” Forgacs said. “There will be no more open ward.” Each room will have its own bathroom, fold-out bed and wardrobe to accommodate parents who want to stay overnight with their sick, frightened child. Also planned are kitchen facilities for families, office space and Wi-Fi access everywhere. “In any hospital room, you’ll be able to get online, which is great for parents who are away from work,” Forgacs said, adding it also helps kids beat boredom with video games and connect online with friends. Besides improving privacy and infection control, there are advantages to letting parents stay in a private room. They can comfort their child and they become so versed in treatment protocols, they’re essentially experts who help backup staff. Medical technology has evolved by leaps and bounds since BC Children’s Hospital opened in 1982, when personal computers were a novelty. Diagnostic scanning is light years ahead and minimally inva-
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation image
A conceptual drawing of the emergency department of a new BC Children’s Hospital planned for 2018. sive medical procedures allow much more use of day surgery rather than overnight stays. The new hospital will be much better designed with all technology needs in mind. Demand has also soared over the years and not just due to B.C.’s growing population. Kids whose conditions meant a death sentence in the 1980s are surviving in much greater numbers – the pediatric cancer survival rate is
up to 80 per cent from 20 then. And others who would have died young from chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis now routinely live into their 40s. It means a hospital that was at capacity the day it opened 30 years ago is bursting at the seams. Forgacs said myriad improvements will make the new hospital more welcoming and comforting to families enduring the worst and most terrifying
moments of their lives. It’s critical to meet those emotional needs – not just the medical ones. “The stress families feel is intense,” he said, adding hospital staff feel it too. “Not only are you dealing with a child who is ill, you are dealing with parents of that child who would literally give their lives if they could to save the child.” › see page B2
“How did this happen?” The question on Andrea Howarth’s blog cuts like a knife. One day the Lower Mainland mom and her husband, Nick, are planning a trip to Disneyland with their two children — Clara, now six, and Brennan, who just turned four — and a few months later, they are plunged into a nightmare. As she doles out cupcakes for a treat to her little ones in her comfortable Port Coquitlam condo, it’s hard to believe the story Howarth is about to tell. Yet, according to statistics, it’s a sadly common tale for hundreds of B.C. families. Last February, Clara, was struck down by a serious fever that turned out to be Strep A. Later, as the little girl’s body fought the illness, her blood work revealed an even stronger adversary: lymphoblastic leukemia. “It was very scary,” Howarth recalls. Flipping through a binder that logs Clara’s Clara Howarth test results, prescriptions and hospital stays, she describes how Clara came home from her Sparks meeting with a headache. That turned into flu-like symptoms and a fever of 40 C. “She couldn’t hold anything down.” With a mother’s instinct, Howarth and husband Nick decided to make the trek to BC Children’s Hospital on Oak Street in Vancouver for some expert advice. They made the right decision. “We bypassed the lineup and were admitted into emergency right away.” In the hospital’s intensive care unit, Clara was given round-the-clock care by nurses and doctors who specialize in dealing with children and who patiently answered the Howarths’ litany of questions. Clara’s throat became so swollen with inflammation, she was hard to recognize. A tube had to be placed into her throat so she could take in fluids. Monitored day and night, Clara was kept under the watchful eyes of staff while the Howarths spelled each other off, staying next to their daughter in a small cot, or returning home to Brennan, who was being looked after by family. › see page B4
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The first big test of whether drivers open their wallets and embrace the new Port Mann Bridge will come next Monday. Dec. 10 is the first business day with regular weekday volumes after the start of tolling this weekend when most commuters must decide if they will pay $1.50 to cross. Even then, many will effectively have free use of the bridge for a while. Those who signed up with the TReO electronic tolling system by last week will get a credit for 20 free crossings and won’t be out of pocket until those are burned off or the credits expire on May 31. March 1 is another key date, when drivers who fail to register lose their 50 per cent discount and must pay the full $3 toll for regular cars to cross. That discount continues for registered users until December 2013. The strategy of offering staged discounts to ease motorists into paying for a previously free crossing is a smart one, said SFU marketing professor Lindsey Meredith. “I think they learned from the disaster over at the Golden Ears Bridge,” he said. “It’s no accident you see it phased in with a lot of inducement for people to adapt earlier than later.”
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TransLink’s Golden Ears Bridge attracted fewer drivers than expected, he said, because full tolls were abruptly charged with no discounts after a free-use period ended. In contrast, the Port Mann will offer options the Golden Ears still doesn’t, including a permanent 25 per cent discount for registered HOV lane users at peak times and an unlimited monthly pass option for frequent users. So far, the plan appears to be working. More than 225,000 drivers have already registered on TReO and the province is well on its way to meeting its target of 300,000 to 400,000 registrants, or more than 80 per cent of regular bridge users.
That doesn’t mean that all those registered users will take the new Port Mann. And toll opponents are organizing on social media like Facebook and Twitter to urge drivers to boycott the bridge. But Meredith said the large number of early signups gives the bridge an important chance to impress users with its value. And he said if there’s widespread TReO adoption, opposition campaigns may quickly fizzle. “The people who are strongly averse to it will be the holdouts,” Meredith said. “But if you get critical mass and you get enough people to roll over and go with it, that will help convert the holdouts later.” The TReO electronic tolling system will be able to more efficiently detect cars using windshield decals and bill their credit cards or bank accounts. Otherwise, licence plate cameras detect unregistered vehicles and – if the toll isn’t paid within seven days – an invoice will go out in the mail, with a $2.30 processing fee, which is being waived for the first three months. Meredith cautioned many consumers have high debt levels and are spending nearly all their paycheques, meaning they can’t easily afford tolls that may cost them $1,800 a year by 2014.
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We didn’t realize so many families were living there: mother › from page B1 It took days for the eventual, shocking diagnosis, but by then, anxiety and exhaustion had begun to take its toll. The couple fell asleep together in the tiny cot pushed up against Clara’s bed. A curtain divider hung in her face but discomfort was a small price to pay to be near their little girl, who was fighting for her life. The diagnosis, when it came about eight days after Clara was admitted, was hard to take. With leukemia confirmed through bone-marrow testing, the family exchanged one cramped room in ICU to another in the oncology ward and Clara began chemotherapy treatments. She started to get better and the
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the trade-mark hair loss, finished kindergarten and is now in Grade 1. Her cancer is in remission, although she still has to receive treatments that are extremely hard on her body. The long-planned trip to Disneyland that would have taken place this fall was cancelled, but Howarth is thankful her daughter is doing so well. In fact, she has become a BC Children’s Hospital booster and is supportive of a campaign to replace the aging facilities with a new hospital that will be much more comfortable for families and more efficient for staff. Recently, she toured a
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GVHBA welcomes new President and CEO Bob de Wit By Kerry Vital
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is proud to introduce its new President and CEO, Bob de Wit. Replacing long-time president Peter Simpson, de Wit is ready to take on the challenge. “I’m committed to listening to our members, home owners and government in seeking new ideas for creative and collaborative
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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is inviting its members to send in nominations for the 2013 Ovation Awards. The awards honour the best in new-home construction and renovations in Metro Vancouver, and are judged by a panel of experts from outside of the region. Among the 45 categories this year will be awards recognizing renovations of all types, interior design, marketing and new construction. Sample awards
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