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Queens of the court: In a battle for bragging rights, senior girls basketball teams hit the court at the Surrey Firefighters Goodwill Classic last week, with the Holy Cross Crusaders emerging victorious. i see page 15
Gasoline or diesel found after neighbours report seeing man with jerry can climb tree
‘City takes tree poisoning seriously’ Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Chemical analysis of a tree on private property in west White Rock has confirmed it was poisoned. City manager Dan Bottrill said Friday that legal steps are among options being considered after test results on the 50-foot conifer – located on under-development property in
the 1500-block of Bishop Road – indicated the presence of hydrocarbons. “We’re evaluating now that we know… that we do have an issue,” Bottrill said. Confirmation of hydrocarbons means there was gasoline or a diesel-type product found in the tree, he said, however, exactly what it means to the tree’s future is unclear. “We don’t have any information with
respect to the quantity, so at this point, the implications to the tree are unknown.” The tests were done after the city received a complaint on Nov. 26 from neighbours who said they had witnessed a deliberate effort to poison the tree. Area resident Geoff Parkin told Peace Arch News at the time that video captured a man climbing the tree, drilling holes into its
trunk and pouring liquid from a jerry can into the holes. The property has been the subject of controversy for some time, with some of the issues raised a result of city error. Mayor Wayne Baldwin had apologized in October for mistakes in how the project was handled, describing it as “not one of our finer moments.” i see page 2
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Sea fest tries to rekindle support
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ow stakeholders feel about a pilot project exploring alternatives to letter grades on report cards seems to depend on their comfort zone. If you’re a teacher who’s interested in different ways of assessing students’ learning – like Rosemary Heights Elementary’s Linda Chau – you might be happy with getting away from the As, Bs, and Cs of traditional reporting. “I was relieved when it started,” Chau, who teaches a Grade 5-6 combined class, told Peace Arch News last week. “I was already doing alternative reporting. Letter grades didn’t always fit in with what I was doing in class.” But if you’re a parent who grew up with letter grades, and find they’re a crucial yardstick of your child’s academic achievement – or if you’re an ‘A student’ like 10-year-old Paige Evans – you may not be so happy. “I actually don’t like not having a letter grade,” the Rosemary Heights Grade 5 student said, adding she feels it adds to the “half page of comments” that she and her classmates now receive. “You know that you need to work harder to get an A – it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have a goal to reach for.” i see page 4
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Organizers of the White Rock Sea Festival’s 65th birthday party are crossing their fingers city officials will see fit to invest in the 2014 summer celebration. Specifically, the volunteers are hoping to convince council to approve $50,000 for a city float and commit a further $15,000 to fund a torchlight parade. “That’s where it started and that’s what we wanted to bring back, so that’s where we’re headed,” said Brian Hagerman, head of the newly formed society leading the effort. Hagerman and fellow White Rock Events Society 2013 member Michelle Pedersen were to make the appeal to council during a delegation Monday evening, after Peace Arch News’ press deadline. Expecting to make a quick pitch – “to give city council an early look, so to speak” – Hagerman told PAN the effort to breathe new life into the waterfront festival has gained momentum since meetings to explore the options began last summer. It followed criticism of the scaled-down 2013 event, in which festivities including the parade were limited to East Beach. i see page 2
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Transit rider assaulted A White Rock man has been charged with sexual assault after a 21-year-old woman was confronted on a Coast Mountain bus. Sebastian Ramon Lopez, 37, was arrested and released after reports that a man was “rubbing up against a… passenger in a sexual manner” at the Surrey Central bus loop.
The bus was travelling from White Rock. In a news release Monday announcing the charges, Metro Vancouver Transit Police say they have made it a priority to target sexual offenders in 2014, and have launched a nonemergency texting service to message in reports. The number is 87-77-77.
‘Unclear who targeted tree’ i from page 2 Bottrill said Friday it remains unclear who is responsible for the chemical attack on the tree, which is in the city’s tree-protection area and was not the subject of any application to the city. He did not know if the tree would have to be cut down as a result of the damage, but
did say that step would not be taken lightly. “We would never cut down a tree unless we needed to cut down a tree,” he said. “One of the things that the city takes seriously is our trees.” Proponents of the Bishop Hill development could not be reached by PAN press deadline Monday afternoon.
‘Wonderful’ response for fest i from page 1 “From where we were four months ago, I think that we’re starting to really gel,” Hagerman said. “But we’ve got a lot of work to do in order to put it together.” The festival’s future has been in doubt in recent years due to declining sponsorship and volunteers. It’s been organized since the late ’90s by the Community of Lights Events Society, which formed in the wake of fraud charges against the previous society’s president. The new group has been meeting since mid-August. Hagerman said the reception so far has been “wonderful.” He described the parade as the premier event of the festival, and said a float is “something the city should own,” that could also be used to promote White Rock in other communities.
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“The people that come to the parade, they come in part because we get out there and we’re being ambassadors,” Hagerman said. While details have not been worked out, Hagerman said the festival will be a fullweekend event, Aug. 1-4, with fireworks and a Sunday parade. “We’re hoping that we will get some key sponsors,” Hagerman said. “Certainly, there’s some obvious groups that you would think might want to lend their name to the parade.” He believes the milestone year will entice residents, businesses and the city to get onboard. “The reason that everyone’s gotten themselves sort of geared up for this … is because it’s the 65th,” he said. The festival society meets on the first Wednesday of every month. To get involved, contact Hagerman at 604-536-5634.
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Department head leaves city hall
‘New direction’ for White Rock planning Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
An “administrative decision” has officials with the City of White Rock looking for a new director of planning and development services. While the mayor and city manager said budget did not play a role in the seemingly sudden dismissal of Paul Stanton last week, further specifics were not disclosed. City manager Dan Bottrill confirmed Friday that Stanton ceased working for the city last Wednesday. Bottrill said the move was his decision, explaining only that “the department is moving in a different direction.” “I’m looking for a department that can up its game,” Bottrill said. “At the end of the day, I think anytime you’re looking at a department that is looking at a different direction,
it’s a time for a change in leadership.” Stanton had been in the role for about five years, after taking over from Stephen Richardson, who left the city for a job in Coquitlam in September 2008. As head of planning and development services, Stanton’s responsibilities included overseeing development proposals and managing land use in the city. Business licences, bylaw amendments and bylaw enforcement were among other responsibilities. Mayor Wayne Baldwin said Friday Stanton’s dismissal wasn’t entirely unexpected. “Did it come as a surprise? No. Did it come as a surprise this week? Yes,” he said. Over the years, contentious issues Stanton dealt with included pursuing the destruction of a pit bull deemed a dangerous dog; illegal tree-cuttings; development of the former White Rock Muffler site; the forced cleanup
of a derelict property; and the con“He literally could not walk, and it struction of a monster home at Cliff would’ve been… a very good excuse Avenue and Kent Street for which not to come into work, but he perStanton said proponents “pushed the sisted and he came in. envelope as far as they could to build “He showed a great deal of dedicathe maximum that they could build.” tion to his job, the profession and According to the council agenda the public.” for Jan. 13, Stanton had been schedBaldwin and Bottrill would not uled to present proposed amenddiscuss if Stanton received a severments to Bylaw 2000 last night, ance package. Paul Stanton including some aimed at preparing They did say his position will be the city for the new federal medical- former director filled “as soon as possible.” Until marijuana regulations. then, the duties will be undertaken Baldwin described Stanton as a hard by senior building manager Richard Wilson. worker who “demonstrated a huge degree of Acknowledging the department has many commitment.” tasks underway, Bottrill said every effort will “He came into work for quite a period of be made “to make sure there’s not a servicetime when he was in considerable pain,” level impact” to Stanton’s departure. Baldwin said, referring to a back injury that Attempts to reach Stanton for comment temporarily put Stanton in a wheelchair. were unsuccessful.
Charged in death
Home invasion suspects in court Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
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About 40 residents attended a rally on King George Boulevard in Newton Saturday, calling for more safety measures after last month’s murder.
Resignation sought by fellow MLA, in wake of Newton homicide
Hunt’s silence comes under attack Kevin Diakiw Black Press
An NDP MLA is asking that Surrey councillor and MLA Marvin Hunt step down from civic politics, claiming the veteran councillor is failing to do his job. Surrey-Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston pointed to last month’s unsolved murder of Julie Paskall outside Newton Arena and said that despite the attack occurring within Hunt’s provincial riding and city, no leadership is being shown by the veteran councillor. “I haven’t seen a single comment by him – either as an MLA or as a city councillor – in any news outlet,” Ralston told Black Press Wednesday. “He’s not doing his job.” Hunt – elected last spring as a BC Liberal for Surrey-Panorama – responded that he’s been busy working with the mayor, council, city lawyers, parks representatives and police in making sure Newton is a safe place to live. “I don’t think the measure of my job is whether I’m talking in the media on horrible tragedies that happened in our city,” he said. Hunt – who said last summer he would do
both jobs to avoid a costly byelection and donate his councillor pay back to the city – said he’s looking into how to expedite moving the Newton bus loop from its current location to a green space on King George Boulevard. “Tragedies like this that happen on city property is Bruce Ralston something that we don’t go public on and speak about details,” Hunt said, adding that Ralston, as a former Surrey councillor and a lawyer, knows that full well. Ralston and Hunt – who served on council on opposing parties in the early ’90s – both agreed Hunt is in a unique position to affect change, serving two levels of government. “But the reality is, until we actually know what happened, who perpetrated it, why it was perpetrated, we’re just dealing in speculation,” Hunt said, noting that speculation will only promote fear – “which is not what we need in the community.”
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Hunt said he’s concerned about the politicizing of such events. “One of the worst things that happens in these tragedies is politicians make it a political issue instead of the community tragedy it is,” Hunt said. “I don’t think the tragic death of a citizen of Surrey is something that we should be making political
points on.” For her part, Mayor Dianne Watts is fully supportive of Hunt, saying she doesn’t measure his effectiveness in column inches of newspaper copy or minutes of airtime. “Some of us deal with these very serious issues outside of going to the media,” Watts said Thursday. “I know for a fact that Marvin has spoken to numerous people regarding that issue (and) has been very vocal in a variety of meetings.” Hunt has said he will do both jobs as long as possible, and will step aside for the general civic election in November.
One of two men facing charges in connection with the November home-invasion death of Corey Bennett in South Surrey is expected to learn later this month if he will be released from custody. Mathieu Rene Bernard, 27, made a brief video appearance in Surrey Provincial Court Wednesday, when a two-hour bail hearing was set for Jan. 27. The dark-haired man has been in custody since about two weeks after Bennett’s Nov. 9 death, which police at the time described as a targeted home invasion. He is charged with manslaughter and “where a firearm is used in the commission.” Donald James Chad Jr., 30, is also in custody. Charged with murder – along with the same firearms charge as Bernard – Chad has no opportunity for bail. Chad also appeared in court by video on Wednesday. He was fidgety and could be seen trying to tidy his hair. He is due back in court on Jan. 22. Police announced the pair’s arrest on Nov. 22, one day after identifying 44-year-old Bennett as the home-invasion victim. The incident occurred at a residence in the 2600-block of King George Boulevard. Bennett was pronounced dead in hospital. RCMP had been called to the same home a number of times in the months leading up to Bennett’s death, including for a September brawl that resulted in road closures and saw several people taken into custody.
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Schools need to change: principal i from page 1 Classmate Thor McKenzie, 10, agreed. “When they don’t give me a grade, I don’t feel I know where I am in my class,” Thor said. But fellow Grade 5 student Mattias Bellan, 11, said he believes the pilot project’s emphasis on each student’s learning process, rather than a letter grade, has been beneficial for him. “I like that they tell us how to improve,” he said. “They don’t just say there’s your letter grade; that’s what you get.” Principal Laura Grills said the pilot project – implemented this school year in select schools in Surrey and Maple Ridge – currently involves three Grade 4 and three Grade 5 classes at Rosemary Heights, but with Grade 6 and 7 teachers observing and participating in discussion. More than simply removing letter grades, she said, the project represents “a whole different approach to things,” in which students, teachers and parents have a three-way communication about the “assessment for learning” of each individual. While it’s no surprise to Grills that some parents and students focused on A grades are resistant to the no-letter-grade approach, she notes only “a handful” of Rosemary Heights parents have expressed any kind of pushback. “I’ve heard grumbling at dinner parties – not here – that teachers don’t want to give letter grades because they’re lazy,” she said. “But this is actually far more work for teachers.” The pilot project was in response to Ministry of Education encourage-
For the record In the Jan. 9 edition of the Peace Arch News, the results of the online question of the week – “Should drivers subsidize public transit through gas taxes?” – were inversed. The final answers were 21 per cent ‘yes’ and 79 per cent ‘no’.
ment to explore different in assessment for learneducational approaches. ing – I don’t think it will Grills noted her South ever go back.” Surrey school already has Chau said she believes a highly involved parteachers and parents ent community, and that become more open to the teachers welcomed the different approach with increased emphasis on increasing familiarity. communication. “Change is always “Schools need to scary,” she said. “Once we Laura Grills change because jobs have get past the terminology principal changed,” she said. “We – I think a lot of teachers need to build critical were already doing this; thinking and the ability to think they just didn’t know this was outside of the box.” what they were doing.” In that context, Grills said, Surrey Teachers Association teachers should be looking at president Jennifer Wadge noted whether students have a con- participation is voluntary and that ceptual knowledge of what they schools are not required to follow are learning, rather than simply a district template for the project. whether they’re getting right or “Lots of teachers have expressed wrong answers on tests. interest in new ways of reporting More than knowing multiplica- that don’t include letter grades, tion tables, for instance, students but, obviously, some are not going should also be developing a sense to participate, and some have conof what multiplication means and cerns about moving away from what numbers look like, she said. letter grades – it’s a big shift in It’s not likely that letter grades teaching,” she said. “As an associaand percentage marks will disap- tion, we’re always open to looking pear entirely, Grills added. at new ways of teaching, planning “We need to have letter grades, lessons, developing curricula – or some form of summative and new ways of reporting.” assessment, but that may be only In addition to Rosemary 10 per cent of the assessment. We Heights, participating Surshould focus 90 per cent on learn- rey elementaries include Green ing – what do I have to do to do Timbers, David Brankin, George better, and what do parents have Vanier and Sunrise Ridge. to do to help.” Surrey schools communications By the same token, Grills said services manager Doug Strachan the project is likely to change the said the district is allowing particway students are assessed in per- ipating schools leeway to implepetuity. ment the project differently, and “I don’t think my teachers will that experiences will be assessed want to assess students the old district-wide at the end of the ways once they are fully involved school year.
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Give yourself a break! Sab’s Dinner Special The mother of Karim Meskine talks to reporters Friday following a judge’s rule denying bail to the youth accused of killing her son Dec. 17 near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station. Grant Granger photo
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A 16-year-old charged with second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Karim Meskine of Surrey last month has been denied bail. A New Westminster provincial court judge cited several reasons for detaining the youth. During the hearing on Friday, the accused – who cannot be named because of his age – sat in the prisoner’s box with his head bowed much of the time. Meskine’s family was in atten-
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oliticians walk a fine line in the days following any high-profile tragedy. In a context of anguish-heightened sensitivities, virtually any action they take – or fail to take – lays them open to accusations of insensitivity. If they’re too front-and-centre at the scene – too eager to seize the photo opportunity or employ the ‘sound-bite’ – they run the risk of appearing opportunistic and self-serving, capitalizing on others’ grief for their own political gain. If they’re too much in the background, too reticent to voice the customary platitudes, they’re skewered for an apparent lack of concern or unwillingness to take leadership. Unfortunately, both extremes have been seen in the aftermath of the tragic death of a hockey mom brutally beaten while waiting to pick up her son in Newton Dec. 29. Last week, Surrey-Whalley NDP MLA Bruce Ralston took Surrey-Panorama’s Liberal MLA Marvin Hunt to task for his lack of pronouncements in the media on the tragedy. According to Ralston, not stepping up to the plate in this manner means Hunt – who has continued to serve as Surrey councillor since being elected to provincial office – is simply not doing his job. Hunt’s response is that he has been working hard behind the scenes – in collaboration with Surrey’s mayor, council, lawyers, parks representatives and police – to try to ensure that Newton, inheritor of the southward drift of many of Whalley’s social ills, becomes a safer place. It’s interesting that the NDP MP for NewtonNorth Delta, Jinny Sims – while relatively silent on the tragedy itself – made mention of it while lashing out at the federal Conservatives for a “broken campaign promise” from 2006 to put at least 2,500 more police on the beat in communities across Canada. Sims’ political foes may wish to chastise her for an exercise in blame-shifting – but at least she was a little more forthcoming than her provincial counterpart. While Hunt may have intended to avoid opportunistic comment, he must also recognize that such squeamishness has no place in the political arena. The public understands, even expects, that it’s the nature of the political beast to sound off on current issues. We’ll save the biggest criticism, however, for Ralston, who calls for Hunt to resign over his apparent silence. What purpose does this serve, other than a chance to score political points?
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rime Minister Stephen Harper’s justice,” in that both require confiscation latest visit to B.C. was portrayed as of earned wealth. these things are today: besieged by DePape is the former Senate page fired protesters, hiding from an ever-vigilant in 2011 for a similar sign stunt. She’s now media, cynically campaigning a professional Harper hater, with for the 2015 federal election. support from the U.S.-based Tom Fletcher TV couldn’t get enough of the Tides Foundation among others. two “environmental activists” One of the issues Harper who dressed as waiters to slip didn’t take questions on was onstage at a business breakfast in the consolidation of 11 federal Vancouver. fisheries libraries into two, one of They’re not environmentalists, them in Sidney, B.C. just all-purpose protesters using This is portrayed as part of the flavour of the month. They Harper’s so-called “war on are associated with a group science,” and has been compared calling itself “No One Is Illegal,” with the Romans burning the a collection of anarchist kooks library of Alexandria in ancient that wants to do away with Egypt. national borders and, of course, Fisheries Minister Gail Shea capitalism. defended the cost-cutting As their now-famous sign said, they measure by pointing out that almost all want “climate justice now.” Organizer access to these libraries is now digital, so Brigette DePape explained to a maintaining 11 duplicated sets of printed co-operative CBC TV host that the recent reports is a waste of taxpayer dollars. typhoon in the Philippines that killed An anonymous federal scientist fired thousands of people was caused by global back on his blog that the head of one of warming, which of course is caused these libraries retired before the contents mainly by the Alberta “tar sands.” could even be catalogued, much less I won’t dwell on this routine idiocy, completely digitized for online access. except to say the number of hurricanes So this material wasn’t even properly that struck North America in 2013 was organized? Users were supposed to zero, and that hasn’t happened since browse until they stumbled on something 1994. Also, “climate justice” is like “social pertinent?
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The ministry reported that the average number of people other than federal fisheries staff who used these libraries averaged between five and 12 per year. That’s for all 11 facilities combined. And if anyone has even one example of information that was available and isn’t now, they should identify it. Harper’s got plenty to answer for, no question. To take one of many examples, spending our borrowed money on TV ads for a “Canada Job Grant” program that hasn’t even been introduced in Parliament, much less set up, isn’t just wasteful. It’s dishonest and cruelly misleading to the unemployed people the ads pretend to offer help. Harper’s visit to B.C. added a couple of scripted events, starting with softball questions at the Vancouver business breakfast. Then he was off to a photo-op at the Kinsol trestle on Vancouver Island, where he announced three more years of funding for the Trans-Canada Trail. I’m as relieved as anyone that Harper is not killing this modest federal project that started in 1992, but this is not news. It was a fake public event to justify the cost of a trip so Harper could address a new Conservative riding association. And how is the federal deficit after eight years of tight-fisted Conservative rule? We’re only borrowing about $1 billion a month now, down from the Harper government all-time record deficit of $55 billion in 2009. Some cost cutting is in order alright. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca The Peace Arch News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Violence begets frustration Editor: Re: Increase city’s security, Jan. 8 column. After the unprovoked senseless slaying of 53-year-old Surrey mom Julie Paskall, Newton has finally had enough and is determined to take back its community from a longfestering history of crime. The usual responses to crime and crime prevention, as put forward by Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts – such as more police presence, intensified video surveillance, mental-health initiatives, drug enforcement, etc. – can be effective measures for the embattled community of Newton. However, no progress to combatting an escalating situation of street crime will be made unless we tackle the fundamental judicial problem of the courts routinely handing out soft or no sentences… sending convicted felons back on the street through the revolving door of a ‘catch-and-release’ justice system, only to re-offend. Instead of feebly portraying violent criminals as ‘victims of societal exclusion,’ measures to help put an end to street crime must entail, first and foremost, resolute legislation for tougher sentencing that would send a clear message to would-be felons that judicial tolerance for street crimes is over. What is needed now is political courage to act. Enough with ‘Crime and Punishment Canadian-Style,’ where the rights of convicted criminals trump the fate of their very real victims. Where lenient sentences have made drug trafficking and organized crime the ‘crime that pays.’ Where bail is granted, few questions asked and criminals are free again to roam the streets. E.W. Bopp, Tsawwassen Q Re: Police shift ‘backs separate detachment,’ Jan. 7. I feel that White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin sows the seeds of mistrust well for our South Surrey neighbours. Baldwin’s fear-mongering lacks any supporting statistical data. The RCMP is one of several large, responsive and adaptive policing agencies in our province. The citizens of South Surrey will be just as safe as before, facing no noticeable reduction in service from the RCMP that serve them. I am sure that Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and the Surrey RCMP will advance a strong police presence at the street level in the many weeks to come. The RCMP in Surrey has a complement of staff that has a traffic section that well exceeds that of the entire White Rock RCMP detachment. If members are seconded from various details of the Surrey RCMP, they will not miss a heartbeat of service to the citizens they serve. While the RCMP members of the White Rock detachment continue to serve their community in a stellar fashion, their cost should remain a major concern to ratepayers. Not unlike the White Rock Fire
Department, however, the RCMP detachment should be amalgamated with the City of Surrey for cost savings and efficiency. There is no room for taking an elitist point of view, given the terrible and tragic loss of a ‘hockey mom’ in recent weeks. This is not the time, as well, to grandstand as a politician, no matter what political stripe, when the only appropriate action is sending condolences to the family and our neighbouring community who are suffering a terrible loss. Ron Eves, White Rock
Q Re: Newton residents want a show of force, Jan. 9. Your front page gave insight into the narrow minds of many that show up to emotionally charged meetings. One lady, in an appeal to the killer, said: “I don’t care who you are, you need to stand up and be a man.” I would like to know why it had to be a man that did the crime? That is a very sexist and wrong thing to say. Why preclude 50 per cent of the population as a suspect? Marcus Konstantin, Surrey
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Wrong coal clouds issue Editor: Re: Coal exposure not a health issue, Jan. 7 letters. The letter from Mark Gordienko (president of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada) was cordial and well thought out and should advance dialogue on the coaldust issue in the news. It is only right that members of the unions handling coal should speak up about what health issues they’ve noticed, if any. However, Gordienko’s letter fails to make the necessary distinction between B.C. metallurgical coal and the American thermal coal that the expansion of the Fraser Surrey Docks facility will provide for. The latter coal is more fragile and inclined to break up and release dust. It is disingenuous to suggest American thermal coal has the same economic importance. The statistics needed to evaluate the coal-port expansion project are not the ones furnished by Gordienko, but the ones that indicate money and jobs to be generated by the increased transport of American thermal coal only. Finally, I don’t believe Gordienko’s letter is the final word on the potential health hazards of coal dust. The chief medical officers with Fraser Health and Vancouver
Health are not satisfied by the limited environmental assessment praised by Gordienko. Note the concern about children breathing fugitive thermal coal dust along the transportation corridor is not addressed by the experience of adult workers who predominantly handle a different type of coal. David Anson, White Rock Q In response to Mark Gordienko’s letter, it all sounds wonderful with the jobs and revenue produced by the coal industry in B.C., but this is entirely separate from the coal dock planned at Fraser Surrey Docks. Opponents of the dock have no problem with the B.C. metallurgical coal, mined, transported and exported for steel manufacturing. What we have a major problem with is the fact that the thermal coal planned for FSD will have been mined in Wyoming by U.S. miners, transported on U.S. trains manned by U.S. crews all the way to FSD. In any case, B.C. is being used as a soft touch due to the public outcry in Washington and Oregon where, of six docks planned, three have been cancelled due to their much more stringent environmental processes. David Gibbs, Surrey
Policing costs Editor: Re: Police costs need look, Dec. 5. I think Coun. Al Campbell is right to be very concerned about the cost of policing in White Rock. The White Rock policing budget is at least 30-40 per cent higher than what other communities are paying for the same level of service. As an example, look at the District of West Kelowna. Same number of positions – 23 – but a budget that is a full $1 million less than the bizarre $5 million we pay. The cost per officer in West Kelowna is $173,913, compared to White Rock’s $217,000. It is important to note that West Kelowna is similar to White Rock in that it is adjacent to a large body of water and experiences the same seasonal increase in activity. With the lowest caseload of any policing operation in Metro Vancouver, you have to wonder how White Rock is now adding yet another employee to the tax rolls as an RCMP support position – at an annual cost of $48,000. With a mayor and council of seven people charged with the governance of a community of less than two square miles – which equates to 4.8 square blocks each – you would think someone in ‘the bunker’ on Buena Vista would be looking across the parking lot and wonder what is happening on Pacific, wouldn’t you? I guess Campbell has, and good for him asking questions about how our money is being spent. Ross Buchanan, White Rock Q Re: IHIT costs add up for White Rock, Dec. 5. We’re over budget on legal and leisure services costs, yet Mayor Wayne Baldwin is pleased to announce we’re under budget on RCMP contract costs and solid-waste recycling and green-waste programs. Maybe our mayor and city council members – who just gave each other rather large incremental pay raises – could cut further costs by sidelining as garbage men/women and policing our streets. Jay Heakes, White Rock
We’ll pay, one way or another Editor: Re: PAN online question of the week, Jan. 2-8. I was shocked and disheartened by the mid-week results of your online poll: “Should drivers subsidize public transit through gas taxes?” It was running at 80 per cent ‘no’ and 20 per cent ‘yes.’ Every full bus takes 60-80 cars off the road, and every full SkyTrain reduces road traffic by about 200-350 vehicles, as vehicle capacities vary. If transit weren’t subsidized by gasoline taxes, transit fares would jump and at least half of all transit users would start driving to work. Do you really want your commute time to double or triple or worse? Jerry Steinberg, Surrey
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Lisa Xie to compete in Miss World Canada pageant
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A Semiahmoo Secondary student has her sights set on world domination this year. Lisa Xie will be taking on the Miss World Canada pageant along with 35 other finalists from all over the country. Xie, 17, will be one of the youngest women participating in the nationwide competition, which is the preliminary event to the international Miss World pageant, where more than 120 countries will be represented. The longstanding pageant focuses on humanitarianism and philanthropy, with contestants becoming world ambassadors who donate their time and energy to support community work. Xie and her fellow contestants will work alongside pageant partner Variety – The Children’s Charity to improve the lives of underprivileged children with special needs. “I’m really excited. I’ve done a lot of public speaking and community work. I’m more excited to meet the ❝I believe in delegates who are fighting causes that impact the the rights for for world than I am nervous,” every child to she said Tuesday. “It will receive free be a great chance for me.” and quality Xie, who immigrated education.❞ from China in 2005, said she will be using the Lisa Xie platform to advocate for contestant basic education rights around the world. “I believe in the rights for every child to receive free and quality education without gender inequality or society barriers,” she said. “I am working with a group of students to raise money to build schools around the world. Last year, we raised $60,000 and the money went towards building a brand-new school in China, and we supplied the students with the remaining money. “I had this great chance to come to Canada and receive a free and quality education. I’ve seen firsthand how that impacted me.” The busy teen noted she will also continue her anti-bullying work, which has included taking on the role of chair for the White Rock and Surrey Kids Help Phone Ambassadors and organizing the Lighthouse Talent Show last December, which benefitted anti-bullying campaigns. “I’ve dealt with bullying. I’ve been bullied. It’s something I hold close to my heart,” she said. “I’m definitely going to keep working on it.” Xie’s focus now is on finding sponsors. The pageant will culminate in May when the crowning ceremony will take place at the River Rock Casino. For more information on the pageant, visit www.missworldcanada.com
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More than 100 votes were cast for an art contest organized by two Semiahmoo Secondary students asking the community what water means to them. Jill Xu and Ginny Liu created Caring About Communities Together to Eliminate Struggles (CACTES) this past summer after a discussion on the struggles of those in developing countries spurred them into action. Through CACTES, the two are working to create awareness about issues, such as poverty, in developing countries and fundraise to bring relief. To kick off the new organization, the duo held an art contest for youth between the ages of 10-18, posing the question “what does water mean to you?” “We were both touched and impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm expressed by all our contestants,” she said. “More than 100 people voted, and the highest number of votes for an art piece was 76.” After votes were tallied, Kevin Feng and Georgi Sugimoto were named as first-place winners, each receiving $50. Feng’s painting, titled The Joy of Water, was done in mixed mediums, using acrylics and resin on a flat canvas. “I take the clean water that I can shower with for granted. After a long and stressful day, a shower means relief and relaxation to me,” he said, explaining that he tried to capture that moment in his piece. Second-place winners Jeremy Khoo and Alen Sugimoto Dimitrov each received $30 and third-place winners Cici Li and Monica Luo received a gift set. Xu and Li said they were both impressed with the work that was submitted. “It was great to see everyone’s imagination and opinions reflected on their artworks and we greatly appreciate the amount of effort and time everyone put in. I loved how a single theme was able to produce so many different interpretations,” Liu said. The two are now working on CACTES’ expansion, hiring new staff to aid in the planning of future events, including fundraisers and possibly a bigger event, such as a benefit concert or carnival. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/ cactesassociation
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South End Summit Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds – record label owner and proprietor of Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver – will be special guest at The South End Summit, presented by Semiahmoo Arts Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Wheelhouse Theatre at Earl Marriott Secondary, 15751 16 Ave. The event’s fourth edition will once again showcase awardwinning jazz bands from Marriott, Semiahmoo Secondary and Elgin Park Secondary. MC for the concert will be Peace Arch News arts reporter and bandleader Alex Browne. A member of the Night Crawlers and the B3 Kings, Weeds has also issued several solo albums including Everything’s Coming Up Weeds, Big Weeds, The Many Deeds of Cory Weeds and Just Like That, featuring the Tilden Webb Trio. Tickets ($20, $15 students and seniors) are available from Tapestry Music and Semiahmoo Arts, 604-536-8333.
Dueling Pianos Never mind dueling banjos – stand by for ‘Dueling Pianos,’ as the Semiahmoo Peninsula’s own Dominik Heins prepares to duke it out with Los Angeles’ Carl ‘Sonny’ Leyland in a battle for boogie-woogie supremacy live at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios, Thursday, Jan. 30, Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday Feb. 1. It shapes as a friendly match between two world-class masters of the idiom – a rousing, funny and virtuosic showcase on two grand pianos as Heins and Leyland play and sing everything from swinging Fats Waller tunes to Jerry Lee Lewis rockers in a teaming reminiscent of the great boogie-woogie duos of the 1930s. Presented in collaboration with the eighth annual Bite of White Rock restaurant festival, the show can be paired with a three-course dinner at one of 15 participating venues – offering participants the chance to enjoy either an early music show and later dinner, or an early dinner followed by the show afterwards. For more details of restaurant options, dinner specials and show bookings, visit www. bluefrogstudios.ca
will include Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors and the Robert Munsch spectacular The Three Munschketeers. Among performers volunteering their musical skills for the concert will be internationally renowned jazz guitarist Oliver Gannon (a former Crescent Beach resident) and Juno-nominated bassist Jody Proznick (with contributions from other members of the talented Proznick clan – including Kelly, Tim and former Semiahmoo Secondary music director Dave Proznick). Singers and songwriters Jordan Carrier (a former Marriott grad) and Heidi McCurdy will also be adding their well-regarded talents to the mix. Tickets ($25) are available by emailing tickets@ beachhousetheatre.org
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Dominik Heins (left) and Carl ‘Sonny’ Leyland will face off at a show entitled ‘Dueling Pianos,’ set for Jan. 31 at Blue Frog Studios. Below, tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds will perform at the upcoming South End Summit Jan. 18.
Classical series Encore Peninsula Concerts, a new series of classical concerts sponsored by the City of White Rock, runs from February through May at White Rock’s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Co-presented by Music Encore Society and Peninsula Productions, the four concerts take place on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. Co-organized by Music Encore’s founder, internationallyknown concert pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov, the series will feature musicians from Russia, Italy and Canada, highlighting some of the many different musical colours of the classical repertoire. On Feb. 2, Skovorodnikov will be joined by violinist Yuri Zaidenberg, while on March 9 he will share the stage with clarinetist Julian Milkis. The spotlight will be on Skovorodnikov as soloist on April 6, while the May 4 concert will be a solo performance by pianist Marco Tezza. Tickets are $25 ($15 seniors and students) for each concert, or all four for $80 ($50 for seniors and students), are available at Kent
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Coffee concerts Host and raconteur (and acclaimed pianist) Sarah Hagen will welcome violist Marcus Takizawa at the next Classical Coffee Concert at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 16 at the Surrey Arts Centre studio theatre. Audience members are invited to make themselves at home visiting and enjoying coffee and pastries in the lobby, starting at 9:30 a.m. The 75-minute concert begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Studio Theatre. In upcoming concerts Hagen will introduce soprano Robyn Driedger-Klassen (Feb. 13) and French horn player Oto Carrillo. Tickets are $25, including all fees, with a $5 per-ticket discount when purchasing three or more concerts. Student Rush tickets ($15), are subject to availability half hour before curtain. For more information, call Surrey Arts Centre Box Office at 604-501-5566.
Semiahmoo Strings Next concert by exceptional youth orchestra the Semiahmoo Strings – founded and directed by violinist and teacher Carla Birston, with the unstinting support of her husband, cellist, teacher and arranger Harold – will be the ensemble’s performance of Harold’s new string orchestration of Gustav Holst’s famous suite, The Planets. Also featured in the concert, Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:30 pm, at the Wheelhouse Theatre (Earl Marriott Secondary, 15751 16 Ave.) will be Grieg’s Holberg Suite, and some great movie music from the Demisemiahmoo Strings, will round out the program. Tickets ($16, $8 for students/ seniors) are available at Tapestry Music, or by calling the Birstons at 604-538-1460.
Theatre fundraiser Tickets are available now for a Feb. 13 musical fundraising performance at Earl Marriott Secondary’s Wheelhouse Theatre (15751 16 Ave.) to benefit the upcoming season of Beachhouse Theatre at Crescent Beach, which
“Something for everyone – a comedy tonight!” proclaims the title song of the beloved Stephen Sondheim-Burt Shevelove-Larry Gelbart musical, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, and White Rock Players Club artistic director Ryan Mooney and a hand-picked cast are ready to pull out all stops for the club’s ambitious production, coming to the stage of Coast Capital Playhouse Feb. 12-March 1 (8 p.m. evening performances, 2:30 p.m. matinees Feb. 16 and 23). Tickets ($18, $16 students, seniors and members) are available from 604-536-7535 or www.whiterockplayers.com
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heir plan was to slow down the Holy Cross Crusaders in the championship game of the Surrey Firefighters’s Goodwill Classic. And for the first 20 minutes, the Fleetwood Park Dragons were able to do that. But in the second half Saturday night at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, the tournament favourites wore down the Dragons for a 76-47 victory to win their second allSurrey senior girls high school basketball tournament in three years. “I think there were a few plays where we made some defensive errors,” said Fleetwood Park co-coach Pam Reynolds. “They almost always score when you make an error so you have to be on your A-game all the time. We did what we could, I’m proud of the girls.” The Crusaders, ranked third in the Senior AAA provincial poll, raced out to a 29-9 lead midway through the first half. Fleetwood Park, ranked just outside the top 10 in the provincial poll with an honorable mention, cut the difference to 38-25 by halftime and went on a seven-point run early in the second half to pull within nine at 45-36. But Holy Cross closed the door, outscoring the Dragons 21-3 over the next five minutes to put the game well out of reach and avoid a second consecutive loss to the Dragons in the Firefighters’ final. “We certainly mentioned it to the girls a few times, that things didn’t go the way we wanted last year,” said Crusaders head coach Steve Beauchamp, adding it wasn’t about beating Fleetwood Park. “Even if it had been Lord Tweedsmuir or Elgin Park in the final, it was about putting our best effort forward and showing what kind of team we are.” By winning their three games by an average of 40 points, the Crusaders showed plenty at the six-day Firefighters competition. In an 82-37 win over the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers in a semifinal game Friday night, Holy Cross was led by 15 points from Nicole Vander Helm, 14 from Rachel Beauchamp, 13 from Maria Palmegiani, and 10 from Amy Sprangers. Fleetwood Park won their semifinal game by a 61-31 margin over the Elgin Park Orcas. Simran Grewal tallied 22 points for the Dragons with Jordyn Doi and Sonia Sahota adding eight each. Devi Bauckmann, Claire Eccles and Annie Hall had seven points each for the Orcas.
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Holy Cross Crusader Michelle Bos struggles for control of the ball between Fleetwood Park Dragons Simran Grewal (left) and Caitlyn Mackenzie during the final of the Surrey Firefighters’ Goodwill Classic Saturday at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary. Michelle Bos paced the Crusaders in the championship game with 18 points. The two Beauchamp sisters each put up 13 points while Vander Helm added a dozen. Grewal was the lone Dragons player to score in double digits, netting 13 points. Vander Helm had her name called three times during the awards ceremony that followed the final game. She collected the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the Best Defensive Player awards, and also won the three-point contest. Rachel Beauchamp received the Most Inspirational Player award, named after her late sister Tessa Beauchamp. The Enver Creek Cougars won the Ladder Division (Tier 2) title, topping the Surrey Christian Falcons 47-36. Jennifer Russell with 15 points and Harleen Atwal with 14
were the leading scorers for Enver Creek, while Megan Leite netted 12 for the Falcons. Russell was the Ladder Division’s MVP. The Dream Team all-stars included Maggie Castillo of Princess Margaret, Grewal of Fleetwood Park, Grace Zacharuk of the Fraser Heights Firehawks, Samantha Beauchamp of Holy Cross, Keerti Jhutti of the Tamanawis Wildcats, Gurpreet Tung of the Panorama Ridge Thunder, Claire Niehbur of the Earl Marriott Mariners, Desirae Villanueva of the North Surrey Spartans, Cyrille Butac of Fleetwood Park and Katie Czenczek of the Guildford Park Sabres.
RCMP Classic The Surrey RCMP Basketball Classic – which pits the city’s boys hoops teams against
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also opened the scoring for the Spruce Kings in the first period The Surrey Eagles’ trip north – beat Eagles’ goalie Bo Didur wasn’t the most productive, as to complete the hat-trick and the BC Hockey League club give his team the win. managed to secure just one of The other two Eagles to score a possible four points in two in the game were 17-year-old games against the Prince George affiliate player Quinn Lenihan Spruce Kings. – a six-foot-three The team’s lone Surrey native – and point came in 4-3 defenceman Kale overtime loss Saturday Bennett, who scored at the Prince George his second goal of the Coliseum – a game season on a secondthat very nearly slipped period power play. away from the Eagles’ Anthony Conti – who grasp in regulation the Eagles acquired time. from the Penticton Vees Having led 2-1 after Danton Heinen last week in exchange 40 minutes of play, for Nic Pierog – also Surrey Eagles the Spruce Kings tied continued his strong the game at the eightrun with his new team. minute mark when Marco The six-foot-three forward, Ballarin scored, and with 1:31 who is committed to the left in the game, the home team University of Alaska-Anchorage took the lead when Justin Rai for 2015, had an assist and scored what appeared to be the a fight in the game. In three game-winning goal. But with games in Eagles’ colours, he has the clock ticking down, Surrey’s two goals and one assist while Danton Heinen – whom Eagles’ playing a physical game. head coach Peter Schaefer Didur also had a strong game had praised the week before between the pipes, stopping 31 as part of “the future of the Prince George shots, including a team” – scored with 33 seconds handful of point-blank chances remaining to tie the game and in the third period. send it to overtime. Friday night, the Eagles The extra session didn’t last dropped their first game of the long, however, as Rai – who trip, 6-3 to the Kings. Sports Reporter
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The Spruce Kings led 2-1 after the first period – Conti scored the Eagles’ lone goal – and the home team extended the lead to 4-1 by the end of the second period, on goals from Rai and Brent Lashuk. Lashuk scored again 1:17 into the third period to take a 5-1 lead, and though Chase McMurphy and Nathan Renouf scored for Surrey to close the gape, Lashuk got his third of the game in the final minute, scoring into the empty net. The Eagles, who’ve now lost three straight games, are still just four points back of the third-place Coquitlam Express in the BCHL’s Mainland Division. Surrey will have a chance to bridge that gap to just two points Wednesday, when they head to Coquitlam’s Poirier Sports Centre for a midweek tilt against the Express. This weekend, the Eagles return to South Surrey arena for a pair of games. Friday, they host the Trail Smoke Eaters and Saturday, the first-place Langley Rivermen are in town. The Rivermen are winners of five straight games, and on the weekend became the first team in the BCHL to clinch a playoff spot.
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ELLIOTT, Grace Vanda Elliott (née Hooper) Passed away in White Rock, British Columbia, on January 7, 2014, at age 98. Wife of the late William Keith Elliott and sister of the late Ronald Hooper. Mother of Anne (Keith) and John; grandmother of Tina (Danielle), Kimberly (Rob), and Larry; aunt of Marjorie and David (Mary), and of Nina (David), Rita, and Ron (Sue); great-aunt of Andrew (Katherine) and of Daniel, Michael, and Meaghan, and of Kris and Tom; and great-grandmother of Kealey and Harrison. Grace loved her family and friends, had many interests, and spent a lifetime helping others. Thank you to relatives and friends, including care-giver friends. No memorial service. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Public practice firm with three locations is seeking an intermediate/senior level accounting student for our office in White Rock. The position will require the preparation of working papers for Notice to Reader and Review files, as well as T1, T2 and T3 preparation.
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Candidates should have minimum of 2 years accounting experience, at least of which 1 year has been in a Canadian public practice environment. Strong written and oral English skills required. Preference will be given to local candidates with experience using Caseware, Caseview, Profile, Simply Accounting and QuickBooks. Strong bookkeeping, GST / PST skills a definite asset.
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GRITTEN, JOHN L. T. MAY 29, 1924 - JANUARY 4, 2014
John took his last breath on this Earth, on January 4, 2014. Survived by his loving wife, Gina, together for almost 29 years. Also survived by his daughter Diana(Barrie), son Robert (Lori), grandchildren Jennifer(Peter), Ian (Adrienne), Jeremy, Emma, Riley, & Alysha, & great-grandchildren Robin & Annamerlijn. His eyes would sparkle, & a smile would light up his face, right up to the last visit by a loved one. Predeceased by his parents Herbert & Mae Gritten, sister Patricia, brothers Walter, Peter, & Michael, & sons Peter, Ian, & Jonathan. John was born in Portugal, where his Father was stationed as a submarine cable operator, for Cable & Wireless Company. Two years later, the family moved back to England. When John was nine, his Father moved the family to the jungles of Argentina, where he was hoping to establish an English colony. This was the first great adventure of John’s life, but unfortunately the plan didn’t work out, & the family moved back to England after one year. John became an avid boy scout, & a member of the Home Guard, at the advent of the Second World War. He then went to work for Cable & Wireless Company, & was stationed in many exotic locales, such as Ascension Island, the Middle East, Gibraltar, & Jamaica, where he met & married his first wife, Marguerite. Their eldest child, Diana, was born there. The family then moved to BC, where John worked for BC Tel, & then became president of his own telecommunications company. Of the four sons who were born in BC, Peter died before his second birthday, & Ian & Jonathan were killed in a tragic car accident in 1980. John always said, “You don’t get over the death of a child, but you learn to live with it”. John changed careers to financial planning, & was the 23rd member in Canada to attain his CFP designation in 1983. In 1985, Gina began working with him, on a 90 day trial basis. After a couple of months, she began to fall in love with him, because he gave the same care & attention to clients who had very little money, as he did to the wealthier clients. She then gave him 90 days to decide if he wanted to be in a personal relationship with her, as well as a business relationship They were married in 1986. Gina was his third wife, & the one he said, “was the love of my life”. John was a great communicator, & when no human beings were present, he could be found doing bird calls & dog whistles, in order to converse with other creatures. He was fearless when it came to asking difficult questions, & frequently wrote letters to the editor & the Prime Minister. John was also a voracious reader, & enjoyed working in the used book sale division of the Rotary Club of White Rock, in his later years. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Weatherby One Pavilion, at Peace Arch Hospital, in White Rock, BC, for all their compassionate care & service. A private family celebration of John’s life will be held at a future date.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lola Mary Lange (nee Smith), on December 25, 2013 in Surrey, BC during her 92nd year. Lola will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Anola Laing, Claresholm, AB; Nadine (John) Miller, Surrey, BC; Debra Lange (Robert Drury), Sidney, BC; her grandchildren Carmen Laing (Rick Ewles), Sonya Laing (Ross Greer), Peter (Christine) Miller, Matthew (Stephanie) Miller, Anne Drury, and Julia Drury, as well as her great-grandchildren Brendan and Keiran Bodner, Alexa and J.J. Miller, Michael and Sophie Miller and step-great-grandchild Justin Ewles; nieces Lori Smith, Tricia Smith and Shannon Smith. She was pre-deceased by her parents Ralph and Stella Smith, ex-husband Ottomar Lange, brother Marshal Smith and son-in-law Gordon Laing. Lola was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 21, 1922 to Ralph and Stella Smith and while attending high school completed her Royal Conservatory Degree in Music. She married Ottomar Lange in 1943 and moved to Claresholm, Alberta where she actively participated in farm life east of town, while raising three daughters. She volunteered in 4H, the Farm Women’s Union of Alberta and the music program at the Lutheran church.
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Ann Christine Robertson (nee Wilson)
It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Ann Christine Robertson (nee Wilson). After a long battle with cancer, she passed away at Peace Arch Hospital on January 3, 2014. Ann was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 20, 1940 and was predeceased by her parents, John Wilson and Christabel Gunning (nee Ramsay), and by her brother-in-law, Ken Davidson, a Winnipeg firefighter. Ann was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and most of all a friend to all who knew her. She is survived by husband George A.R. Robertson; children Ken (Lisa) Hignell, Jim (Patty) Hignell and Cathy (Simon) Driver; sisters Judy (Keith) Standing and Lynn Davidson; Nana to grandchildren Kevin and David, Connor and Jason, Matthew, Hannah and Harrison; niece and nephews Jenni and Eric, Scott and Tom; and many cousins in B.C., Manitoba, Washington State, Albuquerque and Iceland. Ann enjoyed family, friends, music, theatre, travel, writing, reading, nature, cooking, dining and was a lifelong learner. She was proud to share all of the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. There will be a celebration of her life for family and friends at Cherry Brook Park Clubhouse, #68-1640-162nd Street, Surrey on Sunday, February 2nd at 11am. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations to the Peace Arch Hospital Hospice Palliative Care Society, Peace Arch Hospital (Outpatients Daycare) or any Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. The family would also like to thank the management and staff at Peace Arch News for their support and help.
PONTIFEX DR. ALEXANDER HUGH AUGUST 5 1927- DECEMBER 25 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Alexander Hugh Pontifex, known to family, friends and colleagues as “Hugh”, he lived his life with kindness, intelligence and integrity. He was the loving husband of 63 years to Margaret. Forever loved and missed by his children Greg, Brian (Sue), Alison (Jeff), and predeceased by his daughter Katherine (1978). Known and loved as Grand Dad by his nine grandchildren Carly, Erik, Dylan, Alex, Holly, Jack, Rachelle, Laurel and Nicholas.
In 1967 she was appointed by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson to the Royal Commission on the Status of Women (RCSW). The Commission was given the mandate to "inquire into and report upon the status of women in Canada, and to recommend what steps might be taken by the federal government to ensure for women equal opportunities with men in all aspects of Canadian society." The RCSW has been described as a catalyst for change of women’s rights in Canada. During the hearings, Lola travelled to all the provinces and territories, hearing from women about their dreams, aspirations and obstacles. Her experiences during this period forever defined her life as well as the lives of her three daughters.
He grew up in Burnaby B.C. and went to U.B.C. where he obtained his B.Sc. in 1951. From there he entered the first graduating class of the new U.B.C. Medical school (class of 1954). He did his Internship at Vancouver General Hospital. Hugh then moved to Merritt to work as a General Practitioner for three years. He left general practice to do post graduate work, first in England then in San Jose California and became a F.R.C.P. in pathology in 1964. He had a long and successful career as a Pathologist, sub-specializing in Hematopathology and was one of the original partners of B.C.Bio Medical Laboratories.
After the Commission was complete, Lola moved to Edmonton and worked for Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in Rural and Native Housing. Upon retirement she moved to White Rock to be near her family. Throughout her adult life, Lola shared her love of music in the Lutheran church accompanying regular services, weddings and funerals. She had been a church primary organist for 50 years at various Lutheran congregations before she retired while serving at Mount Olive Lutheran Church.
Hugh will be forever missed, but never forgotten. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Dr. and Mrs. A.H. Pontifex Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will be awarded to a high school student from the Burnaby area that excels in the sciences (cheques can be forwarded to 3215 31 Ave Vernon B.C. V1T 2H2).
We would like to thank all the caring staff at Rosemary Heights Seniors Village who looked after Lola so well during her final years. A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 – 148th Street, Surrey, B.C. on February 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Hugh retired at age 70 to spend the next 16 years as Grand Dad, hiking, skiing, golfing, traveling and spending time with his wife, extended family and best friend Dr. Bill Martin on Galiano island.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hart House, 6444 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby on January 18 2014, starting at 1 pm. Photos and memories may be shared at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca We would also like to say a special thanks to Dr. Prentice, Dr. Thornton, Dr. Lockhart and the nurses at Peace Arch Hospital who took such good care of him during the last month of his life.
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Sump and Catch Basin Cleaner/Operator HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.
To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev, 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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Homestay Families S. Surrey / W.Rock Japanese students Mar 21st -29th $40 per night - 1 per family Must be native English speaking.
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This is a full time, permanent position, and the salary will commensurate with experience. Jacob Bros offers full benefits including extended health, retirement and vacation. The office environment is professional and progressive. If you possess the skills and experience noted above, and wish to make a career move to a dynamic, challenging and rewarding work environment, please send your resume to info@jacobbros.ca.
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ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. # 104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com.
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MOA, FULL TIME Surrey Ophthalmologist requires experienced full-time MOA for Maternity leave position. Please forward resumes to admin@surreyeyecare.ca.
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Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
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Q-DECKERS WANTED Physically demanding, must be comfortable at heights. $15-20/hr depending on exp. Please call Roger, (604)830-1669 • Steel Fabricator (afternoon) • Saw Operator • Estimator • Drafter & more. Global ORIGINAL Waterpark & Attractions Company is HIRING! www.WhiteWaterWest.com/ careers.html
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We are seeking an intermediate to advanced candidate, whose primary duties will be as follows:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years general administrative experience or, 3 years of experience in a similar Administrative Assistant role within the construction, engineering or legal industry. A strong knowledge of various computer applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) applications is a requirement, and the following are qualities that the preferred candidate will possess:
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Jacob Bros. Construction is a privately owned construction company based in Surrey, BC. We are builders of Public Infrastructure as well as Commercial and Residential Building projects throughout Western Canada, (www.jacobbros.ca).  As an industry leader, we are continually growing, allowing us to provide our staff with challenging, rewarding, and lasting career opportunity. We are presently recruiting for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team in our South Surrey head office.
Daily administrative support to Executives and Project Management staff; Preparation of formal Tender Document submissions; Preparation of formal Proposals and Reports; General office duties including typing, filing, routine office functions; Daily backup to the reception desk; Backup to the Executive Assistant;
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SHOP WORKER required, good steady fulltime work year round. Must be in good shape. Well organized and reliable. Starting wage from $14 - $18 depending on exp. Email info@valmartdoors.com with resume.
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER LITERACY or MATH TUTOR and help a child who is struggling to learn! You must have excellent English and/or math skills, and enjoy working with children. Tutoring locations in both Surrey & Langley. Extensive training starts Jan 18th. For more information call: 604-591-5156 www.ldafs.org
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“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989�
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!
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AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
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MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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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
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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.
GERMAN Shepherd pups blk & tan, shots, defleaed & dewormed. Parents to view. $550 (604)625-0082 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
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Pitt Bull x American Bulldog pups. Beautiful markings, vet checked. 1st Shot. Call 778-982-4068.
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3 Bdrm, 2 bath, reno’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.
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ESTATE SALE 2 Bdrm Condo - Stratford Garden #117 - 15350 19A Ave. Lovely ground floor corner unit with walk out patio, 2 baths, large master bedroom, private setting with access to bakerview Park. Approx. 1330 s/f. Incl. 5 appliances.
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RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR 1 & 2 Bedrooms
Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
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TRANSPORTATION 747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING 810
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
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Call for appt to view 604.541.6276
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
2BR UPPER DUPLEX IN WHITE ROCK - completely remodeled 12 years ago with a modern urban look - new maple cabinets, wood floors, carpeting, gas fireplace, built-in vacuum, very large deck, all appliances including washer/dryer. Rent is $1325 incl. heat, hot water, use of yard. Avail Feb 1. Call 604-5387154
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HOMES FOR RENT
CRESCENT BEACH. 3 bdrm, 2- 1/2 bathroom family home with den, office, 2 FP’s, family room & ample storage. Two storey with large upper deck and fenced yard on quiet street in Crescent Beach. $2,200.00. Min. one year lease. 604-290-5673 CRESCENT BEACH lifestyle, cute & cozy 2 bdrm+sm den 2 lvl cottage 4appls, suits sngl/cple Incl gardener NS/NP $1375+util. 604-649-7115
WHITE ROCK Marine Dr. Ocean View Apts. - 2 suites Avail. - Open plan - self contained, fully furnished. 6 appli. insuite lndry. cbl. WIFI, utils. & prkg. $1250 & $1350 Avail. Now. n/p n/s. min. 6 mos. lease required. 604-536-3764
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 Oceanview lrg 2 bdrm recent reno, new paint $900. Deluxe 1 bdrm $725. N/S. Incl heat/hot water 604-589-7818
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SUITES, LOWER
OCEAN PARK 1 bdrm / office, quiet area. Suit single prof, N/S, N/P. W/D, utils incl. $850. (604)356-3418
OCEAN VIEW WHITE ROCK avail March 1. 2 bdrm sunny, lower suite w/own driveway, level entry & walkout patio area. Ocean view, only 2 min to White Rock pier & 5 min to uptown shops & restaurants. Quiet, no-through traffic street. 1 bath, in-suite lndry & gas f/p. All utils & heat incl. $1300/mo NP/NS. Refs req please. Anytime after 6pm 604-535-5899. S. SURREY 176/40 St 2 or 1 bdrm. G/L ste. Inc. heat, light, net, cable. N/S N/P. Avail. Now. 604-613-6045 S. SURREY; HUGE NEW, clean & bright 1 bdrm on bus route, insuite W/D, full kitchen & D/W, $1000 incl utils. Call 604-538-3781 to view. S.SURREY Ocean Park. Newly reno’d grnd flr 2 bdrm ste. Walk to all amens/shops. Shared lndry. Jan 15 $950/mo incl utils. 604-541-9082.
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SURREY: Panorama - 2 bdrm bsmt suite. avail. Feb. 1. Close to both levels of school, banking, shopping YMCA, easy access to Hwy 99 & 91. Inc. utils, cable, net & phone lines. $800/mo. (604)503-0532
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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.
S. SURREY 22/174 St. 1 Acre, gated, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, hrdwd flrs & new paint. Pets/smoking ok. Avail now. $2200 + utils. (604)782-5106 SUMMERFIELD, 2400sq.ft. 3 bdrm, unfinished basement for storage. Short term ok. $2300, available now. Call 604-536-1397
WHITE ROCK - 1164 Elm Street. 1 Bdrm lower ste - suit sgle person. $750/mo incl heat, h/w and lndry. N/S. N/P. Call 604-538-1630. WHITE ROCK. 1 Bdrm. Newly reno’d w/beautiful finishes. 1/2 blk to beach. 6 appls. Utils incl. N/S. Avail immed. $1000. (604)788-5593 WHITE ROCK. Loc’d near park & ocean. Bachelor suite on 2nd floor. Parking, near bus, New paint & carpets. No laundry. $550 +utils. Call Pierre after 1:30 pm 604-531-6261.
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W. R. 2 bdrm + den. Above shops Priv & gated entr. On bus line. w/d, f/s. $1250 inc. heat & h.water. Suit quiet tenants. 1 parking spot inc. Newly reno’d. N/S. (604)536-9886
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OCEAN PARK lrg bdrm, up, furn., sink, lndry. $485. Now. ns/np. Sml portion hydro/gas. 604-535-5953
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of BARRIE COHEN, deceased, formerly of 1444 King George Boulevard, in the City of Surrey, in the Province of British Columbia V4A 4Z4.
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TOWNHOUSES
WHITE Rock, walk to beach oceanview reno 3bdrm 2bath + loft 5 appl prkg $1700. Feb 1. 604-531-5784
3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. Surrey, one ground floor office/retail unit 526 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area.
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SUITES, UPPER
WHITE ROCK, Victoria Ave. Ocean view, upper duplex with own fenced yard, garden & large deck. Avail before Feb 1. $1050/mo. Refs req. 604-538-1576
WHITE ROCK: 4 Bdrm exec home (top 2 flrs), 2 sundecks with huge ocean view, 1/2 blk to beach. W/D, D/W, jacuzzi tub, 3 prkg & storage shed. Ref’s. $1850/mo. N/S, sm pet neg. Mar 1. Ph Debbie Dowden @ Hugh & McKinnon, 604-531-1909 or 604-771-4117 or 604-536-4117
Rosemary Centre
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WHITE ROCK / S.Surrey. Spacious newly reno’d grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den suite with priv ent & patio, in quiet c/d/s, walk to East Beach. Insuite laundry, gas f/p, 5 appls & 1 car prkg. NP/NS. $1050 incl utils. Ref’s req’d. Avail Feb 15th. 604-535-8499
White Rock 3 bdrm hse new kitchen paint & flrs, large yard, walk to Westbeach. $1200mo. Only serious inquiries please. 604-771-9084
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2008 TAURUS SEL 111,000 km Original owner, well maintained summer & winter tires. $7000 . 604597-2774 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 38,000 kms. One owner. V6. $15,000: Call (604)786-8750
SURREY127/61, clean 1 bdrm Jan 15. NS/NP. $600 incl cbl/hydro. Suit quiet person. Refs. 604-596-5591
604.488.9161
Clean, quiet bldg. Reno’d 1 bdrm 3rd floor. Avail now. Incl heat, hotwater & prkg. Hrdwd floors. Close to mall, grocery, library & all amens. Safe & secure. NonSmoking, No Pets. Crime free multi-housing awards.
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WHITE ROCK, furn/rm with TV/net, priv entr, elevator, oceanview, 2blks beach cooking/WD avail Communal sitting rm has f/p TV NP/NS util incl $660/mo Avail Feb 1. 604-531-1192
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FEMALE SENIOR wanting to rent studio or small furnished apt in White Rock. Feb & March. Must be in quiet area. Call 604-740-8039.
1 Bdrm. w/ D/W & Gas F/P Large balcony. Concrete building.
Call 604-536-0379
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WHITE ROCK
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. • Heat • Hot Water • WiFi • Parking • Adult Oriented • Quiet • Smoke Free • Sorry No Pets!
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White Rock
Quiet community oriented living.
WHITE ROCK, 1/bdrm top floor. I/S laundry. 1561 Vidal. N/S, N/P. Avail Feb 1. $950/mo. 604-207-9029
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RENTALS
SERENO 152nd/34th. Great location, near schools. 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 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 South Surrey: 152nd / 34th Ave. “Sereno” - Gated community, 3 bdrms + den. 2.5 bths, walk to bus clse to Hwy # 99 NS/NP. $1800/mo + utils. Avail now (778)858-2800 S SURREY. The Kaleden. 1300 sq ft 3/bdrm T/H. 2 bthrms. 2 car tandem garage. $1700/mo. Avail Jan 1. TJ @ Sutton Proact, (604)728-5460
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of BARRIE COHEN are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administratrix, RACHEL COHEN LUNNING, c/o Wilson Rasmussen LLP, at #300-15127 100th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, on or before February 23, 2014, after which date the Administratrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administratrix then has notice.
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