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December 24, 2013 (Vol. 38 No. o. 103)

Home for the holidays: South Surrey’s Susan Wheeler has as created a winter wonderland inside her home – including a colour-co-ordinated tree for each room, as well as Dickenss houses that tell a Christmas tale.. i see page e 12

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Psychological testing indicated Kraus – convicted in 2005 – was at low risk to reoffend

Ex-teacher admits to child porn again Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A former Semiahmoo Peninsula teacher who pleaded guilty in 2005 to collecting images of exploited children has admitted to once again possessing illicit material. George Heinz Kraus pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in Surrey Pro-

vincial Court Thursday morning. The plea was entered less than three weeks before the White Rock senior was scheduled to be tried on charges of possessing and accessing child pornography. The charges arose after officers with the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant on a White Rock home

in June 2012, following a tip “suggesting (Kraus) was in possession of child-pornography material,” Staff Sgt. Bev Csikos told Peace Arch News in February. The tip came from another agency, and a police investigation in another jurisdiction is ongoing, Csikos said. Kraus taught at White Rock Elementary

for 13 years and was in his second year at Laronde Elementary when he resigned in March 2005, shortly after his arrest that month for possession of child pornography. That arrest followed the discovery of some 27,000 images on two home computers. In that case, Kraus was handed a 14-month i see page 4

Repeated thefts

Pay-park machines a ‘hot’ item at bus loop Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

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Visitors to White Rock’s promenade and pier were treated to the seaside city’s first major snowfall of the season Friday. A thick blanket of snow covered much of the Semiahmoo Peninsula with flakes falling throughout the afternoon. See page 4 for more photographs from around the area.

Three suspects and victim all known to police

Man’s hand broken in ‘targeted’ attack A targeted assault at a South Surrey home last week ended with one man taken to hospital with a broken hand. Cpl. Bert Paquet said the baseball-bat attack was reported by the 27-year-old victim’s girlfriend Wednesday at 6:20 p.m. It occurred in the 16500-block of 24 Avenue.

Paquet said there were three alleged assailants, although the degree of each one’s involvement in the incident has not been clarified. The attackers are known to the victim, and all four men are known to police, he said. Paquet said police have spoken with one of the accused so far and charges are anticipated.

However, “it’s too early to say at this point who will be charged with what.” As of Peace Arch News’ deadline Friday, no arrests had been made. “We’re satisfied it was a targeted assault and that the general public is not at risk,” Paquet said. – Tracy Holmes

Officials in charge of the South Surrey Park & Ride are taking steps to make the lot’s new pay stations less palatable to robbers, following a rash of thefts. The machines were taken on three separate occasions in the first 2½ weeks of this month – Dec. 10, 12 and 15 – all around 3 a.m. TransLink media liaison Jiana Ling said Thursday that revenue loss due to the thefts “is not believed to be significant.” TransLink is working with Impark – which manages operations for the lot – to address the problem, she said. One step will be to relocate the pay stations – which were installed when pay parking went into effect early last month – to a more central location at the bus loop, where there are “more eyes.” RCMP have been advised, and transit security has bumped up its patrols, Ling said, noting, “We’re looking at various options to mitigate future occurrences of this.” Impark spokesman Julian Jones said additional measures are planned that “we’d rather not make public.” i see page 4

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‘Emma’ brings family memories of murdered son

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Today marks two years since their beloved son, brother, uncle and friend was taken from them, but this year Brad McPherson’s loved ones are celebrating having a little piece of him back. It was Christmas Eve 2011 when 28-year-old McPherson was shot to death at a house party near 131 Street and 67A Avenue. Police believe he intervened when he witnessed someone being mistreated, and had a gun turned on him. (Earlier this year, Russell Bidesi was charged with second-degree murder). Following McPherson’s death, the family learned the co-owner of Brad’s 1980 GMC short box truck – his pride and joy nicknamed “Emma” – had sold the vehicle just before the tragedy. They set about finding it, but few details were known. They had the vehicle-identification number, but privacy laws prohibited them from tracing its whereabouts. “We spent the years going to car shows and emailing car clubs and sending pictures out and Facebookmessaging it and trying to

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ing the truck. She bought it to be used only for special occasions and car shows. Though this will be the third Christmas without Brad, this holiday season will be a little brighter, Simning says. “It’s a piece of Brad that we now have back…. Every time we start it, we can hear his laugh and feel his joy.” The public will get to see Emma next summer at the second-annual Burnouts in the Sky event in honour of Brad. And Simning wants to express her gratitude to the man who took care of Emma until they could bring her home. “Thank you and God Bless you.”

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Decision on renting out City of White Rock property delayed for a month

Mayor surprised by divide over building Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A split vote on a zoning amendment for a building on White Rock’s civic block means a decision on whether to make it available to outside professionals won’t be made until the new year. “Oh, negative,” a surprised Mayor Wayne Baldwin said following the Dec. 16 vote regarding the 1174 Fir St. site. “That’s cute.” Couns. Al Campbell, Helen Fathers and Larry Robinson voted against giving third and final reading to the zoning amendment, which the city’s director of development services had said would apply to only that site. Without the change, the building’s use

is limited to civic, public-utility, child care, community service, parks, railway and parking uses, Paul Stanton explained prior to a public hearing earlier that night. Baldwin and Couns. Grant Meyer and Bill Lawrence voted in favour of the amendment, but with Coun. Louise Hutchinson absent, the issue ground to a halt. Campbell noted a vote on the matter – which council has been divided on since earlier this year – should be conducted when all seven politicians are present, leading Baldwin to suggest it be brought back in the new year. The city acquired the building in 2010, and council voted 4-3 last July to move council chambers into it. That decision was reversed

by a 4-3 vote in September, following a surprise motion by Coun. Bill Lawrence that prompted two councillors to call for a special meeting – a call that was later withdrawn. Lawrence said at the time that he changed his mind regarding moving council chambers after learning of a waterfront IT company that may be interested in leasing the space, which he reasoned would save the city significant funds. At the Dec. 16 public hearing, just two people – both of them former city councillors – spoke to the proposed zoning amendment. Margaret Woods told council she is “a little surprised” that using the building for anything other than city business is even being

considered. “I’m really disappointed that we would reduce the credibility of our whole civic centre,” she said. Ken Jones asked council to amend the wording to ensure the new zoning would apply only to the one site. Jones also asked for reassurance the city wouldn’t change its mind and sell the site, possibly clearing the way for a highrise development. When Baldwin suggested the best insurance against such a move would be to not elect people inclined to go that route, Jones responded: “Too late.” “I rest my case,” said Baldwin. Council next meets on Jan. 13.

Decision to come soon

Coal backers asked to take lumps Jeff Nagel Black Press

A contentious coal-export proposal in Surrey faced more opposition protests and a call for an interagency review as a new deadline for public comments on the project ended last Tuesday. Port Metro Vancouver could make a decision at any time on the application by Fraser Surrey Docks to export up to four million tonnes a year of coal, which would come by train through White Rock, Surrey and Delta, and go by barge down the Fraser River and north to a trans-shipment terminal at Texada Island. Critics staged a silent vigil at the port authority offices Tuesday afternoon as the deadline passed for comments on an environmental-impact assessment, which has been widely criticized as inadequate. That followed a scuffle with staff at the port offices the day before when masked protesters dressed as Santa attempted to deliver lumps of coal. Delta council voted last week to lead an independent inter-agency review of the coal-transfer facility, although it’s unclear if it will be approved before such a review gets off the ground. The municipality will seek participation by the health and environment ministries of both the provincial and federal governments, as well as Metro Vancouver and the cities of Surrey, White Rock and New Westminster. The environmental review commissioned by Fraser Surrey Docks found no adverse impacts to the environment or human health. Critics say it didn’t go far enough in considering potential risks from coal dust and other impacts along the BNSF railway line, or climatechange impacts when the U.S. thermal coal is burned in Asia.

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Henry Herbstreit – joined by Zelic Yee, Maya Pinkney and Bernadette Patterson-Ott – inspects a few of the students’ gingerbread houses.

Civic inspector invited to issue building permits for gingerbread houses

Sweet inspection for Surrey students Alex Browne Staff Reporter

Surrey planning field inspection manager Henry Herbstreit is used to issuing building permits for houses – just not that many for houses made of gingerbread. But Herbstreit had his hands full Dec. 18, inspecting a veritable subdivision of gingerbread houses made by teacher Monique van Tuenenbroek’s Grade 1 students at Semiahmoo Trail Elementary. His visit was in response to a letter from the students received by Surrey’s planning department the week before, asking for permission to build the gingerbread houses, and submitting blueprints.

In the letter, students gave staff details of “One little boy, who asks very good construction materials (crackers, icing and questions, said ‘what’s a permit?’ And we got candy) and noted “we will not be chopping into a big, big lesson about permission and down trees, or hurting nature.” permits and all the language. ❝We will not be “The best part of it for me as a It was the perfect teachable chopping down trees, moment.” teacher,” van Teunenbroek said, or hurting nature.❞ “was that the kids were giggling Van Teunenbroek said the (writing it) – they knew all the class was really appreciative of Students in search of time it was big joke, and that it the response from planning building permits would make the adults at city department staff and was at hall laugh, because you don’t really need a working on a Christmas card of thanks. building permit for a gingerbread house.” “They just took it and ran with it and sent But there was a lesson behind it all, she said, an inspector and a box of little gifts, and adding that the notion came up when the special permits – and because we said we class was reading a story about a squirrel who wouldn’t be hurting any trees, they sent us a needed a permit to build a storage shed. Douglas fir from the Nature Centre.”

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New psychological report ordered i from page 1 conditional sentence followed by 12 months probation, and his name was added to the national sex-offender registry – a move his lawyer at the time had argued was unfair, citing in part psychological testing that showed Kraus was a low risk to reoffend.

Kraus told PAN at that time that he didn’t believe he was doing wrong by possessing the pictures, because the depicted children were all from Russia and Ukraine. “It’s not hurting anyone… they’re all overseas,” Kraus had said. This week, Kraus declined to

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speak with PAN outside court. “I got in trouble for talking to you guys last time,” he said. Thursday, prosecutor Bev Lane asked Judge Ellen Gordon to order pre-sentence and psychological reports for Kraus. He is due back in court on Feb. 19, 2014.

Other parking lots not affected i from page 1 Jones described the meter thefts as “a very isolated incident,” and suspects the same person or people is responsible for all three of the thefts. One of the meters was later recovered, he added. “The sophistication of the meters and the way that we install them, and the way they’re built these days, that’s certainly a far less frequent occurrence than it would have been many

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measures to prevent that happening again.” Jones and Ling said similar issues have not been noted in other TransLink park-and-ride lots. Both said they were not aware of reports of vandalism or vehicle theft at the South Surrey lot, though at least one driver who had her car stolen from the lot Dec. 2 told Peace Arch News that she has heard of several such incidents.

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Change to come as part of amendments to omnibus bylaw

City plans to tighten retaining-wall rules Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Rules surrounding retaining walls in White Rock are proposed to tighten. Changes eyed for White Rock’s omnibus Bylaw 2000 include new and amended definitions that were suggested in the wake of controversy surrounding a strata development on the city’s west side. Paul Stanton, the city’s director of development services, said he has been dealing with issues arising from the

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White Rock’s Bishop Hill development. Bishop Hill project ever since a plan checker at city hall missed that an application did not conform to guidelines in the new bylaw, which

was adopted in April. The application was submitted three weeks after Bylaw 2000 was enacted, he said. “Mistake made – it’s

Condo residents hope to re-establish views

White Rock to mull parkland tree trim Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

If a tree in a City of White Rock park grows to obscure an established view, can anything be done about it? Residents of one condominium complex were given some hope that something could indeed be done, following an appeal to council last week. Wayne Ralph and Peter Montague – residents of The Contessa on Prospect Avenue – appeared as a delegation to plead their case for the trimming of two trees that are growing on parkland near Prospect Avenue and Blackwood Lane. “In 1993, those trees were not there at all,” Ralph told council, using photos from then and now to illustrate the impact the trees’ growth has had on residents’ views. Ralph said a “collegial” arrangement amongst neighbours used to keep the black locusts’ growth in check. In 2003, a request to the former parks manager for further assistance resulted in a city commitment to spiral prune the two trees. “However, the pruning does not guarantee that there will be an increase in your view, as we are not willing to remove any height from the two trees in question,” Dale Kitsul

writes in the Jan. 29, 2003 response. At the Dec. 16 meeting, Ralph and Montague noted the city’s treemanagement Policy 611 – adopted in January 2012 – prevents pruning of trees on designated parkland but allows for pruning on city property to re-establish a view. They asked for council to amend the legislation to harmonize the two points. “Mr. Ralph’s photos clearly demonstrate how our view has been diminished,” Montague said. Montague added that the delegation was requested at the suggestion of the city’s arbourist, who he said told residents that “without some amendment by council… she is basically prevented from assisting us with our request.” City manager Dan Bottrill said the policy is to be reviewed in the context of establishing a vegetation plan for the city. Mayor Wayne Baldwin, however, said the issue “may be a case of mistaken interpretation” of the policy. The parkland restrictions were intended “to ensure no one would take a bite out of ” the likes of George Bryant or Centennial parks, he said. Baldwin suggested the specific issue be referred to staff for clarification.

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egg on my face and I’ve been dealing with it ever since,” Stanton told attendees of a Dec. 10 public information meeting. The error led to the use of retaining walls to construct an elevated patio that is 10 feet from the fence of a neighbour to the south and six feet above grade – making it essentially level with the

top of the neighbour’s fence. A stop-work order remains in effect while the matter is being sorted out. To prevent similar issues in the future, Stanton is suggesting adding definitions for balconies, decks, elevated concrete patios and porches to the bylaw; as well, amending the definition

for ancilliary structure to exclude those attached to or abutting a principal building. It’s “just giving further clarity,” Stanton said. The rules would not apply to elements less than two feet (0.6 metres) in height. The bylaw also suggests zoning for medical-marijuana operations; a clause to

restrict when shipping containers may be used and how long they can remain on a property (excluding city-owned properties); coachhouse “fixes” to reduce heights and increase minimum separation between the structures and principal building; and site-specific amendments for four Marine Drive lots.

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Maybe we need a little Christmas

t’s undergone successive onslaughts of commercialism, and waves of political correctness. It’s been criticized and co-opted, dressed up and dressed down. It’s been seen as a symbol of everything good – and everything bad – about our society. To many, it’s still a Christian festival, celebrating the birth of Jesus as the longawaited Messiah – a symbol of hope, an article of faith, a promise of peace. Others see it as a firmly pagan rite – a festival of over-indulgence to offset the icy breath of winter. Yet still, each year, we return for another helping of Christmas. Are we deceived, or are the voices of cynical opposition not quite as loud this year as they have been in the past? Maybe the points about commercialization and the true meaning of Christmas have been made. Maybe we have learned to give by donating to our food banks and other worthy causes. Maybe the naysayers have recognized that there’s very little cheer, after all, in a chorus of “bah humbug!” Maybe we have realized there is nothing bad about a spirit of goodwill. Maybe even those to whom the thought of Christmas is anathema, have realized they are not immune to a general call to merriment. There’s an old song in the score of the Broadway musical Mame that seems to say it best: “We need a little Christmas…” In a year that has brought many challenges, as many still struggle toward economic stability, we need a pause – a time to reflect, a time to renew our faith or our commitment to family. To rediscover the joys of fellowship, whether we are surrounded by family or simply a small community of friends. To all our readers, whatever your faith – or lack thereof; whatever your advantages – or perceived disadvantages; we wish you the best and the merriest of the season, and enough warmth, love and joy to carry all of us into a better and happier new year.

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ne of Canada’s great guaranteed. Then, they were joined by entrepreneurial success stories negotiators for 51,000 health and social in recent years is WestJet, the services employees, represented by the Calgary-based airline that is expanding B.C. Government Employees’ Union and across the country and taking on other unions that have long been European routes. adversaries of the BC Liberals. Tom Fletcher Clive Beddoe, the founding John Fryer, negotiator for CEO of Westjet, was famous the BCGEU going back to for helping the cabin crew tidy the epic battles with Social up the plane before getting off Credit governments and now a flight. And the company is a professor at University of also known for its profit-sharing Victoria, wasn’t impressed when program, with all employees he heard the news. referred to as “owners” who “These deals reflect what happens when public sector have a stake in the success of the unions back the losing party in operation. a provincial election,” he said. I thought of this management “Union bargaining power takes a approach when news emerged trip down the pooper.” that the B.C. government was I think there’s more than offering public-service unions that going on. Perhaps today’s union a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements economic growth. look pretty good compared to the harsh The surprising thing is that unions reality of private businesses competing in are accepting the idea, even though a global economy. provincial growth must exceed the I asked Premier Christy Clark if this government’s independent economicnew approach is inspired by privateforecast council projections before it can sector profit sharing. She agreed that is take effect in a given year. the model. The generally non-militant Health “I think that’s a great principle for all of Sciences Association was the first to us to work from,” Clark said. “Until now, recommend acceptance of a five-year the growth of public-sector wages has agreement with only 5.5 per cent raises

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been completely insulated from changes in the private sector. And this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those two things. At this point it’s still a small-increment wage growth, but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to build on it.” From an employee perspective, it is indeed modest. If real gross domestic product increases one per cent beyond the independent forecast used in the provincial budget, employees get an additional half of one per cent raise for that year. Contrast this labour-relations development with what’s happening on the federal scene. A classic confrontation is brewing between the Harper government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada. A key dispute is over sick days, which the government estimates are averaging 18 a year. PSAC currently has 15 “bankable” sick days a year, which the union president refers to as a “negotiated right.” It takes me back to my first union job, where I was warned never to take just one sick day. We negotiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me. Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little and take as much as possible. Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from now. This partnership approach to building the B.C. economy is my pick for 2013. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. 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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Christmas wish to last all year Editor: Reviewing my years on this earth, a prominent and dear memory cut through my aging mind. When I was eight, my dad and I were driving home on a cold, crisp Christmas Eve just after the sun retired. My excitement rocketed as he said Santa had left the North Pole heading for our house. His promise and the sparkling stars lit my mind with the magic of flying reindeer pulling Santa in his red shiny sleigh. Although great, it isn’t my fondest memory. The absolute dearest is when my nomad son came to visit on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day after being absent for more than 15 years due to his lifestyle. It had been five years since we set eyes on each other, even though we spoke frequently. Although a tad nervous, I was overjoyed seeing, hugging him and telling him how much he was loved. Another miracle was holding onto his eyes candidly speaking for hours. Never will I forget his endorsement of my parenting, which is far more valuable and heartwarming than a wagon full of gifts. And the “I’m sorry, Mom. I love you” still melts my heart. Thank God, neither of us bought the lie there is always tomorrow to say the ‘I love yous,’ straighten out the past and be at peace with one another. He was brutally murdered several months later. No more memories can be made. His words of love and presence echo in my head. Simple pleasures and the personal touch can never be replaced with gobs of presents, big bank accounts or vacations. An email or text can’t convey passion and humility. Hot cars, glittery jewels and keeping up with society and the latest tech can’t be substituted for smiling eyes and laughter. Stuff, junk, can and will inflate egos, then smack your financial bottom line with repayment worries. When the chips are down, a cell will not hold your hand as you die, or laugh at the way your mind works. Nor will it hold you in the depth of despair or in the delights of love. You may under- or overwork at your loved or hated job, but it will never love or hate you back. This Christmas and every day for the rest of your lives, break through the silence to admit when, not if, you are wrong. When you are afraid to tell someone you love or think highly of them, shove fear aside, instead of anticipating a negative response. Touch the cheek of your dear children, aging parents and friends, reminding them of your love and caring. Take your girl flowers for no particular occasion, other than to show your appreciation. Thank your partner for who they are. When someone does well, acknowledge them. Put down your cell, remote, techie stuff and all that keeps you from the true spirit of life and Christmas. Nothing can replace the human heart, touch or spoken word as we

never know when the nature order of life short circuits and leaves us only memories. Practise loving and life, instead of sending a cheque, talking or texting about it. My 365-day Christmas wish for all is to make some forever memories every day of your life not just in the season. Remember… give more than you get, to receive more than you give. Laura MacDonald, Surrey

Grateful for health care Editor: It is so long since I have written a letter to the editor, I don’t know where to start. My topic is the medical system. Contrary to public opinion – often exaggerated by the press – I believe we have a system, with all its warts, that is very good. Yes, our emergency rooms are crowded and noisy, our waiting times are painfully long and, unfortunately, a few serious ill do fall through the cracks, and people do get angry. At times I have become annoyed, and my wife has to remind me that they are doing the very best that they can. Recently, I was taken to Peace Arch emergency with a serious heart attack. Yes, I had to wait two days for a bed, but the dedicated care that I received from doctors and nurses – both male and female – was exceptional. Space doesn’t permit details, but there never was any unkindness, always a smile and even the odd banter of humour. Eventually, I was transported

to Royal Columbian Hospital by ambulance at 7 a.m. for a 9 a.m. surgery. Unfortunately, one operating machine was down and several emergencies – seven or eight – took precedence. However, surgeon and staff worked overtime and got to my surgery at 10:10 p.m. that night. When I left Royal Columbian by ambulance, it was close to 1 a.m., and they still had another surgery to perform. I arrived at Peace Arch about 2 a.m. to find the nursing staff anxiously concerned. I think they missed my corny Saskatchewan jokes. My eldest spoiled the fun when he said, “Sorry, ladies, but this flirtatious old fart has been married to the same woman for over 50 years.” Upstaged! Thanks to the dedicated doctors and nurses, I am still here. They were marvelous. Really, I think we belong to a generation of whiners. Nothing is perfect; Hollywood only exists in our brainwashed imaginations. My wife wants to get buried in her wedding dress and wants me to sing at her funeral! Now, that’s Hollywood. Brendan Hopwood, Surrey Q A severe health crisis compelled me to seek restoration to normal aged health. The emergency at Peace Arch Hospital were detailed and professional in diagnosing my medical needs and admitted me. The doctor was clear and prudent in explaining what would alter my way of life to maintain complicated older health. The harsh reality was more than counterbalanced by the kind and compassionate services by the many nurses who tend my needs. Having become accustomed to the push and shove of modern life, this was a refreshing reminder that there

is nobility and concern for others in the young of the nursing profession. It has made me a better person. The cultural diversity of staff proved our government right in transforming Canada into a multicultural-society nation. O’ Canada, what a wonderful and universal health care we enjoy as your citizens. Wise were those who fought and passed it into law. Thank you. Yes, Virginia, there really is goodness in this world. Terry Miller, Surrey

Appreciation of others Editor: I wish to thank the two ladies, Amy and Lily, who came to help me when I fell and hurt myself. The dog they had with them led them to my rescue. I am very grateful for your kind effort. Thanks, too, for the lovely flowers and card. That was a most pleasant and unexpected surprise. Love Perchaluk, White Rock Q Just wanted to post a huge thank you to the gentleman that helped my elderly mother with a flat tire last month. She had turned onto Thrift Avenue and realized her tire was flat… very flat! The gentleman quickly came to her aid in changing the flat for herlying right down on the ground at one point, to get the job done. Mom tried to pay him, but he would not take a thing. Just wanted to say thanks. Restores your faith in humankind. Karen Kerr, Surrey

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Christmas found in a thrift store Editor: Last week, a gentleman came in our Surrey Hospice and Surrey Fire Fighters Community Thrift Store and asked to speak to a manager. The man said he would like to donate an hour’s worth of shopping, as his donation to the store. As customers went to the till to purchase their items, Helene – the cashier – would tell them that Santa was in the store and their purchase was free. Customers hugged her, they cried and were astonished at the kindness.

After an hour of shopping, the gentleman gave a donation of $273. All we know is his name is Peter. He did not want any recognition for the gift, just to know that it helped out some people. He stayed in the store and watched the reactions; it gave everyone who worked a sense of the meaning of the season – kindness and to help each other. We were all touched by this story and wish we could thank this man for his kindness and know that it made someone very happy. Donna Chubb, Surrey

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limit at $8 million, Monday (Dec. 16). The work got underway last April, following an agreement by the provincial government in early 2012 to partner on the $24-million project with the city. It includes a new overpass, highway on- and off-ramps to 16 Avenue, and widening of the busy thoroughfare to four lanes

between Highway 99 and King George Boulevard. The new interchange is expected to better accommodate crossborder traffic and also improve connectivity between South Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford, as well as divert trucks from 32 Avenue. It is expected to be complete by next October.

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A medical issue is being blamed for a four-vehicle collision that closed the westbound lanes of King George Boulevard at 152 Street to traffic for a number of hours on the morning of Dec. 17.

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Medical issue blamed for crash A medical issue is being blamed for a four-vehicle crash on King George Boulevard at 152 Street last Tuesday. Police say the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the South Surrey thoroughfare, when a 48-yearold White Rock man suffered a medical event, and hit the accel-

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ver and Surrey between August 2012 and November of this year. On Dec. 5, investigators executed a search warrant at a Surrey home and arrested 22-yearold Amritjot Singh Randhawa. Randhawa is charged with six counts of fraud under $5,000 and one count of using forged documents. Police say the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be recommended based on additional information received throughout the Lower Mainland. Randhawa’s next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 27. There are inherent risks for

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The B.C. government has uncorked another round of liquor-law reform, with children to be allowed in pubs and restaurants allowed to serve drinks without food. Premier Christy Clark announced the changes at a downtown Vancouver restaurant last Tuesday, as the provincial cabinet works its way through a list of 70 recommendations from a recent public consultation on updating B.C. liquor laws. As with earlier rounds of liquor reform, Tuesday’s event was short on details and long on populist appeal. Some time next year B.C. will see the changes, and will also join all other Canadian provinces in allowing pubs to offer discounted drinks for happy hour. Permitted times and a minimum drink price are still to be determined. Children are to be allowed to accompany their parents into pubs up until an evening curfew time, also yet to be determined, but Clark said it will allow families to have lunch or dinner together at a pub. Royal Canadian Legion branches will have the same freedom to admit under-age family members. Restaurants with “food primary” licences will still have to offer a full menu when liquor is available, Clark said, “but customers who don’t want to order

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Premier Christy Clark is unwrapping the more popular parts of her liquor reform in a series of pre-Christmas announcements. food shouldn’t be forced to do so, and food primary businesses that want to fully transition away from food service after a certain hour, and operate for example as a night club, will be able to apply for a special licence to do so.” NDP critic Shane Simpson said the changes effectively erase the distinction between a licensed restaurant and a pub, and are being announced for popular effect without any research to support them. The province also intends to make its Serving it Right liquor training mandatory for all serv-

ers in licensed restaurants, as well as staff at B.C. Liquor Stores and rural agency and wine stores. Licensees, managers, sales and serving staff “should also be required to recertify,” according to a government news release. Last week Clark and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, who led the public consultation on liquor law reform, announced that regulations would be eased for winery tasting rooms. Farm markets will also be allowed to offer samples and sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits.’

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defence bills if the trial had continued. Combined prosecution and defence costs were costing taxpayers $15,000 for each day of a trial expected to take six months. The audit noted that Basi and Virk’s combined assets were valued at $400,000. The B.C. government not only covers legal costs for its employees, but for defendants in large criminal trials who can’t afford their own defence. Fees were paid for convicted serial killer Robert William Pickton and for Jamie Bacon, one of the accused in the current Surrey Six murder case. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the government is acting on the auditor’s recommendations to make the process of covering employee legal fees more transparent.

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keep the status quo.â&#x20AC;? The NDP opposition Premier Christy jumped on apparent Clark stirred up debate contradictions between over her governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of the promised referendum referendum and those on Lower Mainland of Stone. Clark has transit financing last indicated the province week, suggesting voters will be neutral as will have the option of taxpayers vote, but saying no to more fees Stone has said he will and taxes. advocate for In a yearâ??This argument new financing end interview that if we make for roads and with Black transit. the mistake Press, Clark The of asking the cautioned that referendum public, they Transportation is contentious will inevitably with Metro Minister Todd Stone say no, is kind mayors, and Metro of insulting for who face an Vancouver election next people.â?&#x17E; mayors havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t November Christy Clark worked out the that may premier referendum include the question yet. referendum. But she has a Metro Vancouver specific description of residents already pay a the referendum that she transit levy on their BC promised repeatedly in Hydro bills, extra fuel the election last spring. taxes and tolls on newer â&#x20AC;&#x153;My expectation is bridges, and proposals generally that people for car and parking will be able to choose taxes have ended some amongst a number of municipal careers. options, one of which NDP TransLink critic will be status quo,â&#x20AC;? George Heyman said Clark said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that even going to be a yes or no though the Metro option. There will be Vancouver mayors a number of options, have not agreed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the so it will mean that premier has already people will need to do a decided what voters little bit of homework, will be choosing from, thinking about what when they will do it, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to pay for and how the results will and how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be interpreted.â&#x20AC;? pay for it, or whether Clark said predictions or not theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to just that any new revenueBlack Press

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A home for the holidays Sarah Massah Staff Reporter

A South Surrey woman is making spirits bright with her elaborate holiday decor. Award-winning garden designer, author and blogger Susan Wheeler has always been passionate about Christmas, whether it was listening to the music – her favourite being Handel’s Messiah – or enjoying the snow. But as years went by, Wheeler’s focus expanded to decor. Most notably, the green thumb’s extensive preparation of trees in her expansive home for the last ten years. Each room has a tree that is dressed to complement the colours of the space, including a red and gold-themed tree in her family room. Every year, she puts up at least five to six trees in her home, each featuring traditional holiday colours, with her favourite being her gold-themed tree located in the living room. Adding to the holiday spirit in her home is her Dickens houses, which she has been collecting since 1986. What started as five has turned into a healthy collection, she noted. “Every year, I would put one on my Christmas list and now I have quite the extensive bunch,” she said. After friends and family began commenting on the collection, she was encouraged to contact Peace Arch News to share her a glimpse into her home. “The colour and design, it really seems to be in my blood,” she noted. “Every year, I unwrap the parcels of ornaments, and I say that I don’t need anything for Christmas, because I have everything I need, right here.”

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Susan Wheeler and her husband, Ken, enjoy the festive ambience in their South Surrey home, where the design enthusiast takes full advantage of the holiday season to decorate up to six different trees – each with its own colour scheme – and display her collectable Dickens houses, as well as other decor items.

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South Surrey woman, inspired by her own struggles, strives to help others gain sobriety

Seizing today when tomorrow is too late Sarah Massah

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oments of clarity through the haze of addiction are few and far between. But when those moments occur, it’s imperative to take action, or the next moment may never come. Annette Falconer has seen the worst of what can happen when doors are closed on those ready to make a change in their lives – whether it’s a relapse, an injury or death. “There is window, in addiction and alcoholism, of opportunity. And so if a woman goes into a rehabilitation facility and says ‘I need help, I need a place to go’ they phone around, and unless you have $20,000-$40,0000 to pay right away, there is a waiting list,” Falconer explained. “The ❝Every day I dreamt about problem is there is that window. And the next how I was day is too late. Saying going to take come back tomorrow my life...❞ and we’ll try again Annette Falconer doesn’t work – 99 per cent of the time, they’re not going to come back tomorrow. They’re back on the street.” After speaking to a woman whose boyfriend was attending men’s rehabilitation support group in Surrey, Falconer – a former nurse and recovering addict – realized there was no such place available for women in the community who are ready to break the cycle of addiction and work on getting clean. “When that woman saw the meeting, she saw the camaraderie of the fellows and she really felt separate and alone and she said, ‘I want that, I need that, too,’” Falconer said. After mulling over the conversation, Falconer decided it was time for a change, and set out to create Nest, a women-only rehabilitation facility in South Surrey that would help ease the strain on other nonprofit facilities and provide more options for those who are ready to get sober. After three years of research and meetings, Falconer currently has her eyes on a substantial property in the community that she is hoping she can move into for the middle of 2014, but noted the deal is not 100 per cent. “We’re talking with financiers who are cautiously optimistic,” she said. The facility would be able to house 40 women on a long-term basis – between seven to 12 months – and would provide a variety of counselling services, including one-on-one support and therapeutic activities, such as yoga and music therapy. Since she began knocking on doors and making phone calls, Falconer has received an outpouring of support from provincial and city officials, including Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve, who is a member of the Surrey Homelessness and Housing society. Former MLA Bill Reid – who passed away in June – a strong supporter of the recovery house.

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Annette Falconer chats with one of the many friends in her support system who has helped her reach sobriety. Falconer is working towards opening the Nest, a women-only rehabilitation facility in South Surrey that will help other women who struggle with addiction. “He was a huge supporter of this. It triple because I woke up every morning really saved my life that day. I was in a wouldn’t have been possible without wanting to be dead. I woke up every pretty dark place where I was thinking of him,” Falconer said, noting many of the morning angry that I woke up. Every day I some pretty dark things to do.” connections she made was through Reid’s dreamt about how I was going to take my With the support of her mentor and the assistance. life without hurting people. That was my women at Alcoholics Anonymous, Falconer The decision to take on the extensive life. That was my whole life,” she recalled. stayed the path to sobriety and is hoping project also coincided with the start of “I woke up and it was ‘where is my drink, that her story will show others how there is Falconer’s journey to sobriety after years of when am I going to use and how am I going life after addiction. substance abuse. She was connected with a to die today?’ With a strong group of women who have counsellor through the BC Nurses Union. “And it was basically for 365 days, until I also lived through similar situations, it’s “I was in my 40s, and to be told that I woke up one morning and said I can’t live comforting to know someone is always would never be like this anymore. And for the first time in there, Falconer noted, adding that without able to have a that year, that didn’t mean I wanted to die, it the strong base of support, she would not drink or drug for meant that I wanted to live. I got to get busy be able to get through each day. the rest of my life, dying or get busy living, I’ve got two choices. With the women’s recovery house, she was pretty big on “So I found BCNU and said I need help. aims to tailor the counselling to women and my plate. I really There was no doing it on my own.” to help each one build their own support couldn’t think of And while one of the biggest steps was network. anything else,” making the decision to be sober, that “I lived through a lot of abusive she said, noting was not the end of her struggle. With relationships in my past. Abuse as a child, she later lost her the positive milestones – including her and on and on. So I know about it, because nursing position new marriage to husband Ken – there I’ve lived it. I didn’t live on the street, and as a result of her were many times when temptation was by the grace of God, never found myself alcoholism and overwhelming. needing, or feeling or in the situation that I addiction. “I knew Pointing to a corner in the kitchen of her had to prostitute myself for my drugs. I had I had to do this.” South Surrey townhouse, Falconer recalled enough money to buy them on my own,” Sarah Massah photo However, a lying in a heap of pain after deciding to get she said. “But it did bring about some really devastating loss sober. With Ken away for business, Falconer really horrible things that happened. It’s slammed Falconer, and any hope of began to waver. kind of brought me to here. crawling out of the hole of addiction “I was curled up in the corner, and I “So, now I’m clean and sober and slipped away. Two weeks after she went for had snot from stem to stern and I was in gone through counselling and I’m part counselling, her husband, Don, committed so much emotional pain, I didn’t think I of the program, and I have one-on-one suicide. could get through it. And I thought, if this relationships with women and I sponsor “I phoned up BCNU and said now was is sobriety, then I can’t do this. I cannot do them and I’m their mentor. I hear all those not a good time to quit drinking. And I this. And I was right, I couldn’t do alone,” horrible things. I want to help.” went really hard for a year. It was really bad. she said. “There was a little blue piece of For more information, visit www. I was bad enough before, but then I went paper, and there was a name – Eileen – she thenestforwomen.ca

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he sentiments were simple but sincere, hoped to brighten the season for Canadian soldiers – past and present. “Thank you for keeping Canada safe.” “I am thinking of you.” “We miss you.” Carefully scrawled onto postcards, more than 250 of the messages – some of them expressed with a hand-drawn picture – left the Semiahmoo Peninsula earlier this month for delivery to veterans across the country and Canadian armed forces members active around the world. Postcards for Peace is a program of Veterans Affairs Canada. Aimed at youth, it’s to help them recognize and remember the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian veterans, and thank them along with those who are still serving. Recently, members of the 3rd Peninsula Pathfinders volunteered to help a group of 1st Peninsula Sparks get involved. The process included learning why people join the armed forces and what services they provide, whether serving at home or overseas. The girls were told how soldiers are often away from their families for long periods at a time; that many are hurt or killed in the line of duty; and, that Canadians and others around the world have those same soldiers to thank for their freedom. The postcards were sent to veterans residing in care homes in every province, and to activeduty soldiers serving on Canadian operations in Afghanistan, Egypt, Kosovo, Philippines, Jerusalem, Sudan, Cyprus and Kuwait and other places throughout the Middle East.

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asketball bragging rights will stay at Semiahmoo Secondary for a second straight year. The Semiahmoo Totems – who won the inaugural Rivalry Week in 2012 – captured the aptly named Rivals Cup Wednesday afternoon, after an 88-52 win over the Elgin Park Orcas. Both senior boys teams were 1-0 heading into the contest, having defeated Earl Marriott in their respective first games. On Monday at EMS, Semiahmoo beat the Mariners 101-45, and Tuesday, the Orcas used their home court to their advantage to beat the Mariners, setting up Wednesday’s title game. The weeklong series saw the senior boys basketball teams of all three South Surrey public schools – Semiahmoo, Elgin Park and Earl Marriott secondaries – square off in three games, one at each school. Last year, Semiahmoo also won the series, going 2-0. In this year’s final game, the Totems were led by Skyler Sheehan, who had 21 points in the victory and punctuated the victory with a fast-break slam dunk that brought the crowd to its feet. “It’s nice to defend it, for sure,” said Semi coach Edward Lefurgy. “We jumped out to a lead early, forced some turnovers and then got running.” For the Orcas, head coach Bill Dosanjh described the scoring as “a real team effort” with a handful of players scoring between eight and 12 points, led by Shaydon Dosanjh and Colton Cook. And though they failed to steal the Rivals Cup from the Totems’ grasp, Dosanjh – who refers to this season as a “building year” for his club – was pleased with his team’s effort during the week. “Semi has a really good team over there this year. They have a lot of size, too, that we just don’t have,” he said. “But we played well. I was happy with how the guys played.” No matter the outcome, the coaches agreed that this year’s Rivalry Week was another success, as players got the opportunity to play in front of hundreds of their peers. “It was great. It was really loud at Semiahmoo today,” Dosanjh said after Wednesday’s game. Lefurgy had similar things to say about the experience. “It was a lot of fun for everybody. We had a i see page 30

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The Valley West Hawks won’t get much of a break from the BC Hockey Major Midget League schedule. After facing off against the South Island Royals last weekend in Langley, they will begin play Friday in Calgary at the 36th annual Mac’s Midget AAA tournament. The prestigious tournament annually features the top male and female Midget AAA teams from Western Canada, as well as the United States and Europe. Only the top 25 male teams and 15 female teams are selected to compete each year, chosen from a list of entries based on each team’s performance during the current season. Valley West, which includes 15-17 year-old players from the Semiahmoo, Langley, Surrey and Cloverdale minor hockey associations, was among six teams from B.C. invited to play in the Mac’s tournament. They are currently 15-8-1 in league play, and are third in the 13-team provincial league. Also invited to play at the Mac’s are the first-place Okanagan Rockets, Vancouver Giants, Vancouver Chiefs, Cariboo Cougars and South Island Royals. The Hawks have been placed in Pool 3, along with the Calgary Royals, the Alaska Junior Aces, the Prince Albert Mintos and the SSAC (Edmonton) Athletics. The first-place team from each of the five pools along with three wild-card teams qualify for the eight-team playoff round. In the Alberta Midget Hockey League, the Calgary Royals are second among nine teams in the Chrysler (South) Division with a 15-6-3 record, while the SSAC Athleticsd are tied for fifth in the Dodge (North) Division at 11-8-3. Scores and standings are available online at http:// macstournament.ab.ca

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be honest,â&#x20AC;? Dosanjh said, adding that he hopes the atmosphere and intensity of the rivalry games will help propel his team into a busy January, which is highlighted by the Surrey RCMP Classic in the middle of the month. All three teams will take part in the the RCMP tournament, as will Southridge, Lord Tweedsmuir and Tamanawis.

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Community Centre Gallery Jan. 29 and Feb. 27. Free. Contact White Rock Leisure Services to register, 604-541-2199. Q Memoir writing workshop starting Jan. 6. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. at the White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Info: mhahnredeemer@gmail.com or 604Wednesday Q Square Dance lessons Wednesdays, 7 996-2960. p.m. at Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899 Q White Rock Laughter Club. Free. Runs last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 36 Ave. Beginners welcome. Info: 604White Rock Library. Info: info@lafun219-9359 or www.surrey.squaredance. nygirl.com bc.ca Q Christmas Craft Fair at White Rock Thursday Museum and Archives, 14970 Marine Dr., Q Coffee & Connect Tour Jan. 16, 11 a.m. to Dec. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: www.whiterock.museum.bc.ca to 4 p.m. at various locations. Pick up at Q Bingo at Kent Street Seniors Centre Elegante Shoes at Semiahmoo Mall or at every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. Small cash Ocean Park Library. Register by Jan. 6, prizes and jackpot games. Membership 604-541-8653. required. Info: 604-541-2231. Q Life after Stroke workshop Thursdays Q White Rock Lawn Bowling Club is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Centre for looking for new members. Active Living, 5-1475 AnderLocated at 1079 Dolphin St. son St. Info: Judith, 604-671Call Joe Perrault, 604-5387761 or Gayl, 604-536-4673. 8660. Saturday Q Toastmasters by the Sea meets at White Rock Q End of 2013 Dance Party Dec. 28, 7-11 p.m. at the Elks datebook@peacearchnews.com Library every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Info: 604-536-2175. Club, 1469 George St. Cost: Q Evening Edition Toast$15. Info: www.dancetango. masters meet Wednesdays starting Jan. ca 8, 7:30-9 p.m. at Earl Marriott Secondary, Q Elgin Park Dry Grad tree chipping/ 15751 16 Ave., in room 205. Visit for free. bottle drive Jan. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Info: 604-541-2304 or www. eveningedithe school, 13484 24 Ave. By donation. tiontoastmasters.com Q Let there be light one-day writing workshop Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Email Q Overeaters Anonymous meets TuesMarilyn Kroeker-Hahn, metamorph. days in White Rock. No fees, no dues, no oh.sis@gmail.com or call 604-996-2960 diets. Info: 604-538-9466 or www.oa.org for details. Q Soul of the World Choir invites new Q Robbie Burns 20th Annual Dinner & members. All welcome. No auditions. Dance Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m. at Star of the Meets 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at First United Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. Hosted by Church. Contact: Heidi, 604-538-7154. Tom oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shanter Dancers. Info: 604-535Email: harmonyexpressivearts.com 8949 or 604-288-2458. Cost: $55. Q Mixed Singles over Sixty White Rock/ South Surrey. Social active group offerMonday ing companionship, golf, dining etc. ConQ Divorcecare non-profit recovery tact Colin at 604-538-7799. Info: www. group meets Monday evenings at Peace senioroversixtyclub.weebly.com Portal Alliance Church. Info and registraQ White Rock Community Orchestra tion: Donna, 604-538-6167. meets 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays Ongoing at 15302 Pacific Ave. Contact: Roger Wecher, 604-592-9180. Q Fraud Smart 2 community policing Q Karaoke every Friday. 7:30-11:30 p.m. workshop offered at the White Rock at White Rock Elks, 1469 George St. Info: Community Centre Gallery Jan. 16, Feb. 604-538-4016 or www.whiterockelks.ca 4 and March 13. Free. Contact White Q Small womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circle gathers on the Rock Leisure Services to register, 604third Friday of each month featuring a 541-2199. potluck and singing social. Info: Basia, Q Autism Support Meeting at various 604-531-1845. locations on various dates. Contact Q Senior lunches first three Fridays Dione at 604-535-1162 or dione@abasupof each month at Kent Street Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portnetwork.com Info: www.abasupportCentre, 1475 Kent St. To reserve free network.com transportation, call 604-531-9400, ask for Q Mature driving community policing Ervine. Cost: $7. workshop offered at the White Rock Q Newcomers Club of White Rock/ Community Centre Gallery Jan. 14, Feb. South Surrey for women new to the area 11 and March 20. Free. Contact White meets the first Tuesday of each month Rock Leisure Services to register, 604from 7-9 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran 541-2199. Church, 2350 148 St. Membership: $35. Q Personal safety community policing Info: www.wrssnewcomers.com workshop offered at the White Rock

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Allon Doyle Ward died peacefully in Bellingham, Washington on Tuesday, December 10. Born on July 19, 1926 on the family farm in Davidson, Oklahoma to Anna Mae (Gore) and I. E. Ward, Doyle grew up in Tillman County, Oklahoma. Doyle married his childhood sweetheart Haroldene Chastain in 1946 and they lived in Oklahoma City until 1982 when they relocated to Washington State to be closer to their son David and his family. Doyle was a proud member of the U.S. Merchant Marines, serving in the Northern Atlantic and Pacific during World War II and later sitting on the board of the San Juan Chapter of the AMMV. He enjoyed golf, barbecuing, Sooner football, and most of all family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Doyle is survived by his two sons Phillip Ray and David Allon (Susie); his grandchildren Andria and Allon; his great granddaughters Sophya and Lily; his sister Phyllis (Verlon) Douglas, and his brother Edwin Lee. He was preceded in death by his younger sisters Neta, Betty and Ina; by his loving wife of 64 years Haroldene and their daughter Cheryl Lynn. A celebration of his life will be held in White Rock, BC, at a later date.

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ROBERTS, Jean Scott Nov 20, 1922 - Dec 14, 2014 Jean’s passing occured peacefully, with her family by her side at Peace Arch Hospital. Beloved mother of Bill (Glenda) Roberts, Sandra Richer, Greg (Naomi) Roberts, grandmother of Jonathan (Jamie) Beech, Harrison Richer, Tristan Roberts and his step brothers Matthew, John, Robert, Zac and Sam. Great grandmother to Hunter Beech and his brothers Clayton and Colton. Born and raised in Senlac Saskatchewan, Jean attended Normal in Saskatoon and taught in Macklin until she married Bruce Roberts October 11 1947. In retirement Jean and Bruce danced, lawn bowled, played bridge and travelled until Bruce’s passing on October 16th, 1994. In the years since, Jean pursued her passion for bridge, acquired a love of hockey, and enjoyed many outings with her very good friends. Jean loved her family and was happiest when they were happy. Her grandson’s were her pride and joy. She was delighted by the arrival of wee Hunter and the instant addition of 5 grandsons and 2 great grandsons through two happy marriages. Jean requested that no services be held. Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at Peace Arch Hospital, to quote James Russell Lowell: All God’s angels come to us disguised.

H. George Richardson George passed away on Friday 13, 2013 in his 90th year. He is survived by his loving wife Donna, his brother Paul, his sons David (Rita) of Tsawwassen, Doug (Lisa) of North Vancouver and his grandchildren Lauren and Travis. George was a great athlete during his life and golf was a particular passion before and after retirement. He played golf, watched golf tournaments and had many golf friendships. George and Donna were also great international holiday travellers. They travelled to Europe, Asia, Australia, Hawaii and Mexico and enjoyed sharing their stories and pictures. George enjoyed meeting new friends through travel, in business forms sales, through golf and while growing up in Vancouver. George studied Chinese painting and was an avid and accomplished painter for over thirty years. George was a Veteran and served Canada overseas. George will be missed. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Arch Hospital or the BC Cancer Agency. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522

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.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House â&#x20AC;˘ Damaged House Moving â&#x20AC;˘ Estate Sale â&#x20AC;˘ Just Want Out â&#x20AC;˘ Behind on Payments Quick Cash! â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Boilers, Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

PETS â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Rock & South Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leading Renovator since 1989â&#x20AC;?

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

Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

LABRADINGER cross pups, ready to go born Oct 17, $500/each. Call (604)845-3972

Incl heat, h.water, sec u/g pkng & SWIMMING POOL

~ Fir Apartments ~

WHITE ROCK Newly renod 1 Bdrm, $865/mo, 2 Bdrm, $1025/mo. Avail Now. Quiet, well kept building. Hot water incl. Nr shops, bus, & hospital.

Call 604-538-4599 WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM, 1 bath. Near Mall. $1195 incl heat/hotwater w/d Senior oriented. N/S,N/P Phone 604-536-9565 or 604-765-9565.

WHITE ROCK

3 Bdrm, 2 bath, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, d/w, lrg closets, hrdwd flrs, Incl heat, hotwater & prkg. Quiet bldg close to mall, grocery, library & all amens. Safe & secure. Non- smoking, no pets. Crime free multi-housing awards. $1370/mo incl heat, h/wtr & prkg. Avail Dec 1st.

Call (604) 541-8857

WHITE ROCK Clean, quiet bldg. Fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 bdrm 3rd floor corner unit. Avail now. Incl heat, hotwater & prkg. Hrdwd floors. Close to mall, grocery, library & all amens. Safe & secure. Non-Smoking, No Pets. Crime free multi-housing awards.

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet â&#x153;&#x201C;. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

WHITE ROCK: 1 bdrm new paint & carpet incl heat, hot water & cable. $850/mo. Sorry n/p. (604)538-8408

TOY POODLE PUP 8 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

WHITE ROCK: Avail now. 1 Bdrm Heat, h/w, cble & prkg incl. NS/NP, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, adult oriented. (604)385-0275

Sunset & Partial Ocean Views! Close to all amenities & walking distance to beach. Spacious 2 Bdrm. on third floor of a well maintained 4 story walk up. $1050/mo. incls. â&#x20AC;˘ Heat â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Water â&#x20AC;˘ WiFi â&#x20AC;˘ Parking â&#x20AC;˘ Adult Oriented â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet â&#x20AC;˘ Smoke Free â&#x20AC;˘ Sorry No Pets!

Available January 1st. www.thelyons.ca 604-535-3585

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SOUTH SURREY

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Sold Your House? Downsizing? Renovating? Just bring Your Clothes.

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

Short Term or Long term

Fully Furnished & Equipped Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2350/month. Available March 1.

741

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL CASH FOR X-MAS

CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available

OFFICE/RETAIL

Rosemary Centre 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

778-865-5454

Surrey, one ground floor office/retail unit 526 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area.

Call 536-5639 to view & for rates 747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING S. SURREY 1 Bdrm. Resort retirement living at the Pacifica (walk to Peninsula Village) 1 prkg, lrg patio, grnd level, pet ok. $1800/mo. Call: Milan 604-505-1326

750

SUITES, LOWER

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S.SURREY Ocean Park. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d grnd flr 2 bdrm ste. Walk to all amens/shops. Shared lndry.Jan 1st, $950/mo incl utils. 604-541-9082. S. SURREY / W. Rock Brand new 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste, ns/np, avail now, $1000/mo. 604-723-2852 WHITE ROCK. 1 Bdrm. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d w/beautiful finishes. 1/2 blk to beach. 6 appls. Utils. incl. N/s. Avail immed. $1100. (604)788-5593

751

SUITES, UPPER

WHITE ROCK, Hospital area. Walk to mall/bus/schools. Large updated 2 level with yard. Parking, storage. 3 baths. 3+ bdrms or den or office with sep entrance. Refs req. $1950. Avail Jan. (604)315-0782.

They are looking here. Call 1-855-678-7833

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

604.488.9161

Looking for the perfect fit?

today for more details.

AUTO FINANCING

Great Location Amid Sea & Shops 1/2 Month FREE Rent 1 Bdrm Suites - Avail Now

Call 604-538-5085 RON Morin

810

www.cycloneholdings.ca

Lovely 1 bdrm apartment on bus route, near shops. N/S, N/P. $795/mo incl cable heat, hot water & pkng. On site manager.

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

TRANSPORTATION

Finley- walk to beach, 1 bedroom + den, rec. room, 2 storey older home, fireplace, large lot, sundeck, $1000/m + utilities. Procan Realty Cathy 604.813.0440

Call 604-536-8499

White Rock

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

HOMES FOR RENT

SERENO 152nd/34th Great location, near schools. 3 bdrm, 21/2 bath w/Den. Granite throughout. Hardwood floors, Stainless Steel appliances, 9 ft ceilings, Crown Mouldings, Gas Fireplace. Exercise Room. $1850/Mo. avail Feb 1. Call 604-868-0267

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

Call (604) 541-8857

PETS

736

3 BEDROOM House for rent Jan 15/14 in White Rock. Walk to mall/bus/school. Big fenced yard. Rent $1450. Call 604-944-0935

Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl

â&#x20AC;˘ DIFFICULTY SELLING? â&#x20AC;˘

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call for appt to view 604.541.6276

White Rock

SUNNY WHITE ROCK

FOR SALE BY OWNER

$900 incls. HEAT & H/W. 1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available Immediately!

Skyline Apts

Kitchen set glass top with 6 chairs $180; 1 white baby crib $175 goes to day bed (girls clothing included ) & white baby crib $125. 2 wicker chest of drawers. 3 drawers each $15each. Mattress, queen size as new $75. Baby rocker $20. Call for more info. 604-536-4266

625

TOWNHOUSES

1 Bdrm. w/ D/W & Gas F/P Large balcony. Concrete building.

Kiwanis Park Place

Quiet community oriented living.

Townhouse for Sale. Abbotsford. 2 floors, 1660 sq ft per floor. Walk out bsmt. Upper floor view of mtns, Matsqui flats & Mission. 3/bdrms, 2 car garage. Call to view. 1 (604)856-8177 or 604-308-5489

752

WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA

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.

LARGE, Bright, 1350sqft Suite 1 Bed + Den, Ground Floor, Private Entrance, 3 Blocks to the Beach. New Paint, Large Kitchen, Laundry/Mud Room, Gas Fireplace.Seeking Professional, Non Smoker, No Pets. Avail Jan 1st, 2014. $1150 Includes Utilities.

APARTMENT/CONDO

WHITE ROCK Oceanview lrg 2 bdrm recent reno, new paint $900. Deluxe 1 bdrm $725. N/S. Incl heat/hot water 604-589-7818

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

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REAL ESTATE

Member of Better Business Bureau

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

RENTALS

WHITE ROCK, Haighton Manor 1 Bdrm, balc, heat/h/w, quiet bldg, central loc. NS/NP. 604-531-6714 haightonmanor@terracrestpm.com

1 & 2 Bedrooms

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

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

706

BICYCLES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Homes & Condoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commercial Buildings Small Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drywall & Ceiling Repairs

www.affordablemoversbc.com

APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR

BMX BIKE

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

Repaint Specialist

AFFORDABLE MOVING

RENTALS

Beautiful & Affordable

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

www.BBmoving.ca

706

Peace Arch Appliance

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

TONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING

512

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.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

RENTALS

Call 604-538-5337

RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Furnace & duct cleaning

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

Peace Arch News Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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BETWEEN 11AM & 5PM IT'S WINTER! GET THE FREE HEATED SEATS LOWEST or HALF-PRICE SNOW TIRES PRICES OF with any 2000 to 2014 in stock ~ new or used! or SAVE $7,000 2013 Mazdaspeed3 Tech THE YEAR $ ON ALL MSRP $34,305 TODAY 27,305! OUR NEW $3,500 SAVINGS & USED CARS! with any 2013 Midway Mazda2 and Midway Mazda TRUCKS! PAYS $500 OF YOUR I.C.B.C. SUVS! & on any preowned VANS! TRUCK • VAN • SUV with any new or pre-owned 2013 Midway Mazda

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1994 Astro Van B2936C

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